W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
August 23, 2026 13 th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00AM Worship
Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR 11:00AM | Connector
CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:45AM - 11:15PM | Rooms 101/102 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00AM-11:00AM Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Room 103 Elementary School | Fireside Room
CONFIRMATION CLASS INFORMATION MEETING 11:00AM | Knox Room POETRY & THE BIBLE 11:30AM | Fireside Room Final class today!
WORSHIP 10:00AM | Sanctuary
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LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 10:00AM Worship Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham Preaching
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 10:00AM Worship Communion Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick Parker, Ellen Aman, Jane, Lorraine, Lynda, Mary Hodge, Nancy Dever, Richard, Scott Laird, Tom & family To submit a prayer request to the Prayer & Praise Team, visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
ORDER OF WORSHIP + Please stand as you are able.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 13 Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude | John Grecia, organ Prelude
Renaud de Vilback (1829-1884)
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+ Call to Worship People of God bless the Lord! Bless his holy name. Lean into the refreshing stillness of God’s presence. Within and around us, and through whom we come together. Let us worship God together.
BUNESSAN
+ Hymn 664: Morning Has Broken
+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Gracious and loving God, you lived for us—we have not lived for you. You have forgiven us—we have not forgiven others. You have loved us—we have not loved ourselves, nor have we loved one another. Take pity on us and forgive us, God. Help us to forgive one another as you show mercy upon each of us. Help us to live now and forevermore for you. Help us to love always and to show God’s love in the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness No matter what we have done or left undone, our God is gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Believe the Good News of the Gospel! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
+ Response of Praise
GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)
+ Passing of the Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Psalm 103 + Hymn: O Bless the Lord, My Soul
ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
Scripture Reading | II Samuel 22:1-7, 17-28 Anthem | Quartet Lord, I Trust Thee George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Lord, I trust thee, I adore thee. Ah! Thou friend of man, restore me. On thy loving grace relying, for the bread of life I’m sighing. Quench my thirst and let my hunger cease, fill my heart with joy and endless peace. When the breath of life has left me, may my soul be blended with thee. - Barthold Brockes (1680-1747), tr. Denys Darlow (1921-2015) Sermon | “One Wild, Precious Life” | The Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham Time for Reflection + Affirmation of Faith | The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Continued from previous page born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again 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 the life everlasting. Amen. Invitation to Gratitude To donate online now, text the word GIVE to our church's Giving Number: (610) 819 - 4483, or scan the QR code on your smart phone. Please also feel free to give in-person in the baskets at the front of the Sanctuary. Offertory Anthem | Summer Chancel Choir | Melanie Sarakatsannis, soprano Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Alleluia (from Exsultate, Jubilate) Arr. by Earl Rosenberg (1939) + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Summer Chancel Choir Come and Fill Our Hearts
Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 804: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!
MARION
+ Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir Sevenfold Amen
Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Toccata Sesta
Alessandro Scarlatti (1659-1725)
WORSHIP AT WPC THIS FALL! STARTING SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 Join us on Sunday, September 13, as we kick off a new ministry year and return to our two-service worship schedule. We’ll be in the Sanctuary at 9:30AM and the Chapel at 11:00AM. Worship with us online at 9:30AM. Reconnect after the summer and discover opportunities for worship, fellowship, learning, and service in the season ahead. More details coming soon!
REGISTER FOR 2026-2027 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SUNDAY SCHOOL AT WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sundays at 9:30AM starting September 13! Welcoming all children Age 2-Grade 5.
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Child care available for infants & toddlers. Contact Kelli Masters with questions at: kelli@waynepres.org.
God made me on purpose, for a purpose, and I am loved by Him.
ANNOUNCEMENTS CASSEROLE MINISTRY Help prepare food for the Great Valley Food Cupboard!. Join us tomorrow, Monday, August 24 from 5:30PM-8:00PM. Contact Beth Greenwood at: bethwood@comcast.net. YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP Join us Sunday, August 30 at 11AM in the Calvin Room. Open to young adult couples looking to grow in community, connection, and faith! Email Bethany Bray at Bethany@waynepres.org. 5th SUNDAYS GROWTH GROUP Some months bring a bonus Sunday! Join Pastor Katy at 11:00AM in the Library on Sunday, August 30 to make new friends, break bread, and deepen our faith understanding & practice. RSVP by Monday, August 23rd to katy@waynepres.org. ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC Join us on Sunday, September 6, immediately following worship for our annual end-of-summer All-Church Picnic, hosted by the Community Fellowship Committee! Come enjoy a wonderful afternoon of good food, great fellowship, music, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the close of summer together. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends, meet new faces, and enjoy time as a church family. All are welcome. RING, SING, PLAY WITH MUSIC MINISTRIES AT WPC! Our 2026-2027 season is approaching with opportunities to get involved for all ages! If you want to join an ensemble and/or are interested in learning more, please reach out to our staff! Contact John Grecia, Director of Music Ministries at JGrecia@waynepres.org or Ryan Fleming, Associate Director of Music Ministries at RFleming@waynepres.org. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Give the gift of life! Please consider joining us on Wednesday, September 9 from 1:00PM-6:00PM to support our community by donating blood. A single donation can help save multiple lives and make a real difference for patients in need. Register now at redcrossblood.org using code WAYNEPRES. Questions? Contact Wendy Norman at wnormanpa@yahoo.com. RADNOR FALL FESTIVAL Join the Wayne community on Sunday, September 20, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. for the Radnor Fall Festival, featuring family-friendly fun, live entertainment, local vendors and community organizations. Rain or Shine. GRATITUDE GALA Mark your calendars for our first ever Gratitude Gala, sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. October 3, 5:00-7:00PM
WPC WEEKLY AGENDA SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 10:00 AM-11:00 AM - 10:00AM Worship (One Service Only) 10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Summer Sunday School 11:00 AM-11:30 AM - Coffee Hour 11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Confirmation Class Informational Meeting 11:30 AM-1:00 PM - Poetry and the Bible with Pastors Ryan & Katy MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 5:30 PM-8:00 PM- Casserole Ministry Sunday, June 28, 2026
10:00AM-11:00AM - 10:00AM Worship (One Service Only)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Summer Sunday School 10:30 AM-12:00 PM - Weekly Staff Meeting 11:00AM-11:30AM - Coffee Hour
11:00AM-2:00PM - Faith in Action Committee Planning Meeting
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 11:15AM-12:30PM - Children's Summer Book Club 10:00 AM-11:00 AM - 10:00AM Worship (OneJuly Service Wednesday, 01,Only) 2026 10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Summer Sunday School 1:30PM-2:30PM - Worship at Shannondell 11:00 AM-11:30 AM - Coffee Hour 7:00PM-8:00PM - Community Fellowship Committee Meeting 11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Sunday School Teacher's Meeting Thursday, July 02, 2026 11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Young Adult Small Group - Property Committee Meeting 12:00 PM-2:00 1:00PM-3:00PM PM - 5th Sundays Growth Group
Friday, July 03, 2026 all day - Independence Day observed 12:30PM-2:00PM - First Friday Senior Lunch Saturday, July 04, 2026 all day - Independence Day Sunday, July 05, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - 10:00AM Worship (One Service Only) 10:00AM-11:00AM - Summer Sunday School 11:00AM-11:30AM - Coffee Hour 11:15AM-12:30PM - Children'sPASTORAL Summer BookLEADERSHIP Club WPC WEEKLY AGENDA SENIOR PASTOR & HEAD OF STAFF Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham | 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