YNE BYTERIANCHURCH
April 20, 2025 9:30 & 11:00AM
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20, 2025
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Te Deum & Selah Bell Choirs | John Grecia, piano | New City Brass
Resurrection Dance
+ Call to Worship
Sondra K. Tucker (b. 1957)
Early on the first day of the week the disciples of Jesus went to the tomb where he had been buried only to find that the stone had been rolled away and the tomb was empty. Friends, we gather here as Christ’s disciples on the first day of the week, to celebrate the good news of the gospel: Jesus Christ has risen from the dead.
Rejoice and be glad:
This is the day that the Lord has made!
Rejoice and be glad: Heaven and earth will never be the same!
Rejoice and be glad: Christ is risen! Alleluia!
+ Hymn 232: EASTER HYMN Jesus Christ is Risen Today
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, we have heard the good news: how on the third day, Christ rose again. Still we look for the living among the dead. You rolled away the stone from the tomb. Still we look for the living among the dead. You sent messengers to proclaim the gospel. Still we look for the living among the dead.
You were faithful to your promise; you have done wonderful things! Still we look for the living among the dead.
SILENT CONFESSION
Forgive us, Lord, we pray. Teach us to trust your promise and to believe the good news of salvation: Christ is alive; Jesus is risen from the dead.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
When Christ comes to reign, he will put an end to every ruler, every power, every authority. He will put every enemy under his feet and the last enemy to be destroyed is death.
As we await that great and glorious day, we rejoice in the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
+ Response of Praise - Hymn 236 (v. 1): The Strife is O’er
VICTORY
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | I Corinthians 15:19-26
+ Hymn 240: ALLELUIA NO. 1 Alleluia , Alleluia! Give Thanks
Scripture Reading | Matthew 28:1-10
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
Alleluia , Christus Surrexit Felice Anerio (1560-1614)
Alleluia! Christ has risen from the dead , an offering for those who sleep. Alleluia! As with mankind death , so with mankind the resurrection of the dead. Alleluia! For as in Adam all die , in Christ shall all be made alive. He died for the sake of our sins , and he arose again for the sake of our redemption: therefore , let us eat the unleavened bread of purity and of truth. Alleluia!
Time for Reflection
Litany for Easter
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
This is the good news we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
That Christ died for our sins, and was buried, and rose again on the third day. Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
He appeared to Peter, and to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses. Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
At last he came to us, that we might come to believe and proclaim this good news to the world. Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
SILENCE
O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on a cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may live with him in the joy of his resurrection’ through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives an reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
Your gifts allow God’s work to be done in our congregation, in our community and in our world. Donate now by texting the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone to give online. You may make a one-time donation, or set up a recurring donation. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Offertory Anthem | Chancel Choir
Et Resurrexit (from Mass in D)
John Knowles Paine (1839-1906)
And he rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And he ascended into heaven; he sits at the right hand of God the Father. And he shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; his kingdom shall have no end.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Chancel Choir
Hear My Prayer
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
+ Hymn 246: TRURO Christ is Alive!
+ Benediction | Chancel Choir + Congregation
Hallelujah (from Messiah)
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
*We invite the congregation to stand and sing with the choir. Music can be found in the pew racks. Please return music to the pew racks after singing.
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Toccata (from Symphony for Organ No. 5)
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
JOIN US IN WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Worship at 10:00AM | One Service Only
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Cornerstone Orchestra Sunday
Livestream Available on waynepres.org.
On April 27, we will be holding a brief Congregational Meeting during Worship to elect two new Deacons. We hope to see you there!
Radnor Township will be hosting the Wheels of Wayne Car Show on April 27 from 12:30PM-3:00PM on North Wayne Ave & West Ave, with road closures beginning at 7:00AM. Please plan for heavy traffic in and around the area before and after Worship, and enter the parking lot from the Waynewood Road side of the lot.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR MUSIC MINISTRIES &
CHANCEL CHOIR
John Grecia, Director
Robert Arndt
Ruth Bailis*
Donald Born
BettieAnn Brigham
Barbara Cresswell
Margot Emlen
Melissa Fender
Michelle Finisdore
Ryan Fleming
Nancy Galloway
Beth Greenwood
Frank Herbert
John Kauffman
Jeanne Kauffman
Sally Kerns
Linda Kurtz
Susan Lomax
Kayla MacKinnon**
Madelyne Mathe**
Patrick McGranahan
Eric Merten
TODAY’S SPECIAL GUESTS
Scott Naiva
Ellen Oetinger
Braedon O’Hara**
Rosalie Phipps
Lee Pretz
Tim Pretz
David Price*
Claire Richardson
Josef Samargia*
Melanie Sarakatsannis*
Johanna Schweitzer**
Richard Scott
Lauren Sharp
Ann Sieger
Sharon Thompson
*QUARTET
**SCHOLARS
NEW CITY BRASS
Nozomi Imamura, trumpet
Emily Waltz, trumpet
Martina Adams, French horn
Hayden Adams, trombone
Chris Mele, trombone
PRAYER REQUESTS
TE DEUM & SELAH
BELL CHOIRS
Ryan Fleming, Director
Susan Aggarwal
Betsy Armstrong
Ruth Bailis
Susan Dejong
Belle Erickson
Michelle Finisdore
Nancy Galloway
Kim Girard
Robin Herbert
Sally Kerns
Marty Laird
Sue Ellen Larkin
Eric Meneely
Melanie Sarakatsannis
Sherrie Schlecker
Elisabeth Slate
Lydia Soloman
Carol Zortman
PLEASE HOLD THE FOLLOWING IN PRAYER:
Carl, the family of Carl Teets, Jr., Craig, Diana Whaley, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann Palmer, the family of Joe Laird, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Richard Cushing, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, and Tim.
To submit a prayer request, please visit our website or call the church office.
www.waynepres.org | (610) 688 - 8700
of Wayne Presbyterian Church
CHILD CARE
Available on Sundays during worship for infants and toddlers in Rooms 101/102.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM
FAITH IN ACTION
The mission committee at WPC provides service & advocacy opportunities alongside our many mission partners. These partners are local, urban, national & global Rev. Ryan Balsan, Senior Pastor Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214
FAITH FORMATION FOR ALL AGES
Children & Youth Sunday School | 9:30AM
Confirmation Class | Sunday | 9:30AM
Youth Group | Sunday | 6:00PM
Kelli Masters, Director of Children & Youth Kelli@waynepres.org | ext. 222
Weekly Adult Bible Studies & Classes
Community Fellowship Opportunities
Individual & Group Spiritual Direction
Women & Men’s Ministries
Rev. Katy Shevel, Associate Pastor Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219
Individual & Group Spiritual Direction
Buff Barnes, Director of Spiritual Direction buffbarnes@gmail.com
PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER
Our pastoral team is available for in-person or remote conversations to provide prayer & care for spiritual encouragement, grief, illness, or other life care matters
Rev. Timothy Pretz
TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228
MUSIC MINISTRY
Ring, sing or play we have a place for you! Children’s Choir | Sunday | 10:30AM
Westminster Youth Choir | Sunday | 5:00PM Te Deum Handbell Choir | Monday | 7:30PM Selah Handbell Choir | Tuesday | 9:00AM
Wayne Oratorio Society | Tuesday | 7:30PM Chamber Orchestra | Wednesday | 7:30PM
Chancel Choir | Thursday | 7:30PM John Grecia, Director of Music Ministries
JGrecia@waynepres.org | ext. 227
WAYNE PRES NURSERY SCHOOL
Play-based early education for Twos, Threes, Fours & Jr Kindergarten WPNS provides a loving atmosphere for kids to learn & grow.
Dana Arranz, Director DArranz@waynepres.org | (610) 688-9696
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Join us in-person on Sundays at 9:30AM & 11:00AM & on livestream at 9:30AM.
CHURCH OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Church Office will be closed and all staff will be off tomorrow, April 21, 2025, in observance of Easter Monday. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
JOIN TEAM WPC TO PACK 20,000 MEALS!
JUNE 1, 2025 | FOLLOWING 10:00AM* WORSHIP
Come together in support of Rise Against Hunger on June 1 to achieve our goal of packaging 20,000 meals! This is an exciting, hands-on volunteer opportunity, and a wonderful way for us to put our faith-in-action as a congregation. We hope to see you there!
*June 1 kicks off our Summer Worship Schedule of one Worship Service at 10:00AM on Sundays.