YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
April 6, 2025 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Fifth Sunday in Lent
TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Room | 9:30AM
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM
Coffee Hour
Connector | 10:30AM
Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103
Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304
2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301
4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306
6th & 7th Grades | Rm 204
High School | Rm 208/209
Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM
Confirmation Class Knox Room | 9:30AM Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Fireside Room | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Carl, Craig, Carolyn, Diana Whaley, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann Palmer, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Richard Cushing, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Tim, and the family of Wendy Finisdore.
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 Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname April 13 | M - R, April 20 | S - Z, April 27 | A - F, May 4 | G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, April 6, 2025
+ Please stand as you are able.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Prelude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Conductor
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
+ Call to Worship
Hymn Tune: Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
Setting: Dan Goeller (2009)
Rejoice in theLord, Oyou righteous. Praise befits the upright. Praise theLordwith the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. For the word of theLordis upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of theLord.
+ Hymn 662: RATISBON Christ , Whose Glory Fills the Skies
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Almighty and merciful God, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Forgive those who confess their faults.
Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to the world in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O Merciful Father, for his sake, that we may live a holy, just, and humble life to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Do not fear, says the Lord, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. God is doing a new thing; now it springs forth! By the grace of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 4)
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Ryan Balsan
Moment for Mission | Veda Gill, PEB
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 146
+ Hymn 829: OLIVET My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Scripture Reading | Matthew 15:21-31
Anthem | Quartet
Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
Allen Orton Gibbs (1910-1996)
O Jesus, joy of loving hearts , the fount of life and our true light, we seek the peace your love imparts, and stand rejoicing in your sight. Adoramus te , Domine. For you our restless spirits yearn where e ' er our changing lot is cast; glad when your presence we discern , blest , when our faith can hold you fast. Adoramus te , Domine. O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright; oh , turn the dark of night away, shed o ' er the world your holy light. Adoramus te , Domine. - attr. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
Sermon | “To the Dogs” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan
Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith | The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
Text the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to our church's Giving Number: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Dona Nobis Pacem (from Mass in D)
Grant us peace.
John Knowles Paine (1839-1906) + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Hear Us as We Pray, O Lord Boyd Bacon (b. 1948)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 826: CRUCIFER Lift High the Cross
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Lead Us , O Lord Boyd Bacon
Postlude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Conductor Hornpipe (from Water Music) George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
WELCOME OUR GUESTS
Today, we are hosting our friends from Eastern University and Temple Beth Shalom (Needham, MA) for their annual interfaith student exchange. Students and faculty will be joining Dr. Joe Modica's Bible Study at 9:30AM and then worshipping with us at 11:00AM. Please warmly welcome them!
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
*Livestream available
Palm Sunday | April 13
Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching 9:30AM Children’s Procession
Good Friday at WPC | April 18
Worship at 12:00PM*
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Procession to WPC starts at 11:45AM at Wayne United Methodist Church.
Maundy Thursday | April 17
Worship at 7:00PM*
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
Easter Sunday | April 20
Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Overflow seating available. Bells, Brass & Choir
Sunday, April 27 | One Service Only
Worship at 10:00AM*
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Cornerstone Orchestra Sunday