April 27, 2025

W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

April 27, 2025 10:00AM Second Sunday of Easter

Duccio, di Buoninsegna, -1319?. Christ Appears to the Disciples on the Mountain in Galilee

Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Room | 9:00AM

Sunday School: 10:00AM Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103

Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:45AM

Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304

Coffee Hour Connector | 11:00AM

4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306

Confirmation Class Knox Room | 10:00AM

High School | Rm 208/209

Fellowship of the Bean Not meeting today. Join us May 4.

Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM

2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301 6th & 7th Grades | Rm 204

Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Not meeting today. Join us on June 1.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, the family of Carl Teets, Jr., Craig, Diana Whaley, the family of Jacklyn Brunt, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann Palmer, the family of Joe Laird, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, 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

COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS Members are asked to bring treats for Coffee Hour held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.

Date of Donation by Surname May 4 | G - L, May 11 | M - R, May 18 | S - Z, May 25 | A - F Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, April 27, 2025

Second Sunday of Easter + Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra Lift Every Voice and Sing James Johnson/Arr. Joseph Kauffman Chime Call to Worship + Call to Worship Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the Lord who was and is and is to come.

Let us worship the Lord together. + Hymn 234: Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain

ST. KEVIN

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries for the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made.

Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. + Declaration of Forgiveness Hear the good news of God’s promise: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh.

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. + Response of Praise: Alleluia!

CELTIC ALLELUIA

+ Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Ryan Balsan Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Genesis 1:26-31

TENDERNESS

+ Hymn 713: Touch the Earth Lightly

Scripture Reading | Matthew 28:16-20 Anthem | Cornerstone Christian Academy Choir Better is One Day in Your Courts

Matt Redman

Sermon | “Go!” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan Time for Reflection Affirmation of Faith | The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. 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 | Cornerstone Christian Academy Choir God Is

James Cleveland/Arr. Melvin Crispell III

+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | Chancel Choir Hear My Prayer

Moses Hogan (1957-2003)

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer Congregational Meeting Call to Order Presentation of Deacons’ Slate Nominations from the Floor Vote Motion to Close Congregational Meeting + Hymn 254: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

* Please be seated for the Benediction and remain seated for the Postlude Benediction | Cornerstone Christian Academy Choir Revelation 19:1

Jeffrey LaValley

Postlude | Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra Trad. Spiritual (arr. J. Kauffman) Every Time I Feel The Spirit

THANK YOU TO TODAY’S MUSICAL GUESTS FROM CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY RICHELL MANIGAULT Principal & Director of Cornerstone Christian Academy Choir DR. JOSEPH KAUFFMAN Artistic Director of Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra ELENA “NELLIE” KAUFFMAN Operations Director of Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, May 4 Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Communion Sunday

Sunday, May 11 Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Orchestra Sunday & First Grade Bibles

Worship online at 9:30AM

JOIN TEAM WPC TO PACK 20,000 MEALS! JUNE 1, 2025 | FOLLOWING 10:00AM* WORSHIP Join us in support of Rise Against Hunger on June 1, following 10:00AM Worship, 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 by coming together as a church community to do good. We hope to see you there! *June 1 kicks off our Summer Worship Schedule of one Worship Service at 10:00AM on Sundays.

ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERT Come, experience the Wayne Oratorio Society's premiere of John Knowles Paine's majestic Mass in D this evening at 7:30PM. This work, published in 1866, was the first significant large-scale choral work, written by an American composer, to gain recognition in both the United States and Europe. All are welcome to attend. A free-will offering will be taken during intermission to support the Society.

WPC BOOK CLUB: “SAVING US” BY DR. KATHARINE HAYHOE Join us on Sunday, May 4 at 11:00AM in the Fireside Room for a book club discussion as a follow-up to Dr. Katharine Hayhoe’s WPC visit, based on her book, “Saving Us.” This is a great opportunity for a deeper dive into the works of climate scientist, Dr. Hayhoe. Please RSVP at waynepres.org. Brunch will be provided.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Make a difference by donating blood at WPC on Wednesday, May 14, anytime from 1:30PM - 6:30PM. Your donation could save a life! Reserve a time slot on redcrossblood.org using Sponsor Code: WAYNEPRES. Reach out to Deacon, Mike Sieger with any questions at michael.sieger@verizon.net. Thank you for your participation!

2025 5th ANNUAL SUNSET SOCIAL | HOSTED BY WinGS “Together, we CAN do anything!” Relax & reconnect with the women of the congregation at Hilltop House in Devon on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30PM. Come and unwind with a light supper and good conversation overlooking beautiful scenery.

RSVP on waynepres.org by Monday, May 18.

ADVENTURE INTO THE WILD OF VBS 2025 | REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We’re finding our way in a world gone wild this summer! Join us June 23-27 from 9AM-12PM. For children aged 4 years as of June 1, 2025, through 4th grade.

Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Sign-up now at waynepres.org. With questions or interest in volunteering, please contact Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org.

FOOD DONATION REMINDER The Local Mission Committee is very thankful for the generous donations of non-perishable food for the food pantries we support. Please remember to check the "best by" date of your donations as we do not want to give expired food to the food pantries. Thank you.

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK GWEN NOLAN FOUNDER & CEO OF MOTHER COMPOST Gwen Nolan is the founder and CEO of Mother Compost, a local company that collects organic waste, commercially composts it, and provides the composted product to Linvilla Orchards in Media. Added to the farm fields and orchards, this soil supplement promotes the growth of fruits and vegetables that many of us have enjoyed. Some of the compost is also available for sale to the public.

EMAIL | info@mothercompost.com

PCUSA MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK THE REV. JOSHUA HEIKKILA REGIONAL LISAISON FOR WORLD MISSION WEST AFRICA Rev. Josh serves as World Mission's Regional Liaison for West Africa facilitating support for the programs, relationships and activities of PC(USA) partners.

Christian churches of West Africa are some of the most dynamic on the continent, and they are committed to addressing the many problems that people of faith confront. The PC(USA) has partnerships with churches in three countries in West Africa, Nigeria, Niger and Ghana.

EMAIL | josh.heikkila@pcusa.org

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR & HEAD OF STAFF Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214 ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Rev. Katy Shevel | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219 PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATE Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228 A FULL STAFF DIRECTORY CAN BE FOUND AT WAYNEPRES.ORG. WITH QUESTIONS, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT (610) 688-8700.

Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087