Sharing hrough worship, growing, serving and caring
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays | 10:00AM
Monday - Thursday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM
August 25, 2024
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
SUNDAY EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Room 103 | 10:00AM
Summer Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-K - 5th Grade | Fireside Room
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in prayer:
Carl, Craig, Curtis, Debbie, Debby, Florence, Jess and family, Jane, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Miranda, Nancy, Paula, Richard, the family of Austin Ricketts, Sarah, Bill Vollmer and family.
*Please remember to sign the Letters of Compassion that can be found in the Connector after todays service.*
If you have a prayer concern and would like to share with The Prayer and Praise Team, please call the church office at: (610) 688-8700 to leave a confidential voicemail, go to the homepage of the WPC website and click on the prayer request link, or use the WPC app on your phone.
COFFEE HOUR
FOOD DONATIONS
Members are asked to bring homemade goodies or storebought packaged treats for Coffee Hour Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname
Sept 1 | A - F
Sept 8 | G - L
Sept 15 | M - R
Sept 22 | S - Z
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Prelude | John Grecia, organ Hymn
Words of Welcome
+ Call to Worship
Come, O children, to listen. We will be taught the fear of the Lord. Depart from evil and do good. We will seek peace and pursue it.
Fourteenth Sunday of
Karl Jenkins (b. 1944)
+ Hymn 846: DUKE STREET Fight the Good Fight
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have not been faithful children. We have not lived by your law; we have remained silent in the face of evil; we have not refrained from deceit. We have not followed the way of peace; and we have not honored all that is true and good. We have been foolish and immature people who resist the holy wisdom you graciously offer. Forgive us our sin, O God, and lead us to sincere repentance through Jesus Christ. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
+ Please stand as you are able. Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581 GLORIA PATRI
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | John 6:56-59
+ Hymn 839: ASSURANCE Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!
Scripture Reading | Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Quartet Anthem Robert Jackson (1842-1914)
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Arr. Kenneth Wilson (1924-2012)
Sermon | Rev. Andy Greenhow | “Who You Gonna Believe?”
Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith | 1 Cor. 15:1–6; Mark 16:1–9; Matt. 16:16; Rev. 22:13; John 20:28
This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. 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 smart phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Offertory Anthem | Summer Chancel Choir Jeffrey LaValley (b. 1953)
Revelation 19
Arr. by Jack Schrader (b. 1942)
Hallelujah! Salvation and glory, honor and power unto the Lord our God. For the Lord our God is mighty, and the Lord our God is omnipotent; the Lord, our God, He is wonderful. All praises to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, He is wonderful.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Summer Chancel Choir
Come and Fill Our Hearts
Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 838:Standing On the Promises PROMISES
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931) Sevenfold Amen
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Celebratio
Karl Jenkins (b. 1944)
Liturgy from Feasting on the Word, Liturgies for Year B, Vol. 2. Westminster John Knox Press, 2014
THANK YOU TO TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
The Worship and Music Committee is thankful for our Liturgists, Ushers, Quartet, and Summer Chancel Choir for sharing their many gifts with our congregation.
MEET GUEST PREACHER REV. ANDY GREENHOW
The Rev. Andy Greenhow is the Interim Associate Pastor for Youth & Their Families at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. He recently returned to the area after a sojourn in Pittsburgh, PA where he served in various administrative capacities at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He previously served as Pastor and Director of Faith & Worship at Broad Street Ministry and Director of Young Adult Ministries at WPC. He is the proud spouse of the Rev. Karen Rohrer, associate academic dean at Princeton Theological Seminary, and "father" of Melody, an elderly and demented three-legged pitbull.
JOIN US IN WORSHIP THIS SUMMER
September 1 at 10:00AM
Rev. Timothy Pretz Preaching
September 15 at 9:30 & 11:00AM
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
September 8 at 10:00AM
Rev. Katy Shevel
September 22 at 9:30 & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
MISSION PARTNERS OF THE WEEK
WPC Partner | Isabelle Concepcion Reczek
Isabelle Concepcion Reczek, GROW Program Director - GROW is a "Word and Deed" ministry that seeks to teach English as a second language to immigrants and refugees in NE Philadelphia. In addition to ESL classes, GROW ministers through life skills training, relationship and the hope of the Gospel. During a portion of each class, Scripture verses are shared to tell the GROW students about God and the good news of Jesus. In each class, students share their prayer requests and pray for each other. WPC volunteers attend monthly Conversation Cafes, which are informal discussions with the ESL students to help them in their English conversational skills.
Address: GROW ESL, PO Box 45800, Philadelphia, PA 19149
PCUSA Co-worker of the Week | Jonathan and Emily Seitz
Rev. Dr. Seitz teaches at Taiwan Theological Seminary in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Emily serves in children’s ministry in local churches and volunteers in the Seitz children’s schools.
Emails: jonathan.seitz@pcusa.org emily.seitz@pcusa.org
END-OF-SUMMER PICNIC: SEPTEMBER 8
Join your Wayne Presbyterian Church community & celebrate the end-of-summer!
All are invited for this loved event, graciously coordinated by the Community Fellowship Committee. Fun for the whole family will include moon bounces, face painting, food, music, an ice cream truck, and more!
Sunday, September 8 | Immediately following 10AM Worship
FALL LAUNCH & WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGE: SEPT 15
Our Children’s, Youth and Adult Education Ministry leaders are working hard to prepare in anticipation of the 2024-2025 program year launch. Worship will return to a 9:30AM & 11AM schedule. Stay tuned for more information regarding class offerings. More fun, fellowship & learning is just around the corner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REGISTER NOW FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL WITH CHILDREN’S MINISTRY This program year, Children’s Ministry will be Growing in Grace & Gratitude on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM. This Sunday School program is for children 2 years - Grade 5. For more information, please contact Kelli Masters at kelli@waynepres.org. Scan the QR code to register now.
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUTH MINISTRY FALL 2024-2025 For kids in grades 6-12. Register now to join us in Sunday School on Sundays at 9:30AM and /or Youth Group on Sundays at 6:00PM. For more information, please contact Kelli Masters at kelli@waynepres.org. Scan the QR code to register.
ANDREW
MINISTER POTLUCK! AUG 27 | 6:00PM | FIRESIDE ROOM
Calling all Andrew Ministers and friends! Come to our welcome back potluck with food and fellowship to kick off the start of the fall! With Pastor Ryan starting soon, this is an exciting time to join our team! Are you feeling the call to help us be a welcoming Wayne community? Come as you are to our potluck, or reach out to Pastor Katy at katy@waynepres.org if you plan to bring a dish to share.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Session has recently chartered a Membership Committee, the purpose of which is to welcome visitors to WPC, seek new members, and encourage current members to fully engage in the life of the church of Jesus Christ. If you are seeking greater involvement in your church and would enjoy getting to know more members of your church family, please prayerfully consider joining our efforts. For more information, contact Rev. Katy Shevel at (610) 688-8700 ext. 219 and katy@waynepres.org OR Pamela Jensen (610) 688-6717 and jens0581@alumni.umn.edu.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Please consider signing up to donate blood with us on Wednesday, September 11 from 1:30PM - 6:30PM. Sign-up at redcrossblood.org using Sponsor Code: waynepres, or email your preferred time to Mike Sieger at michael.sieger@verizon.net, or Wendy Norman at wnormanpa@yahoo.com.
LUNCH & LEARN WITH REV. RYAN BALSAN
We are excited to invite you to a series of Lunch & Learn events led by our new Head Pastor and Head of Staff, Rev. Ryan Balsan. Join us in the Chapel on September 22 and 29 at 12PM for these engaging and inspiring gatherings. Come prepared to be lead in meaningful discussions and to share insights that will enrich your faith journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WPC will be hosting families in partnership with Family Promise of the Main Line (fpmainline.org), formerly known as Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN). This ongoing mission work is vital to the life of our church. If you feel called to contribute, volunteers are needed during our upcoming host week, September 15 - September 22. Please reach out to Nancy Monahan at: nkmonahan@gmail.com. Thank you!
PASTORAL & WORSHIP LEADERSHIP
Associate Pastor of Congregational Life
Rev. Katy Shevel | katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219
Interim Pastoral Care Associate (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228
Director of Music Ministries
John Grecia | JGrecia@waynepres.org | ext. 224
CHURCH STAFF & OPERATIONS
Director of Finance and Operations
John Pitocchelli | john@waynepres.org | ext. 216
Church Accountant
Joy Collas | joy@waynepres.org | ext. 210
Children’s & Youth Ministry Director
Kelli Masters | kelli@waynepres.org | ext. 222
Digital Marketing & Technology Coordinator
Nicole Veith | nicole@waynepres.org | ext. 220
Events and Publications Coordinator
Christina Sacco | christina@waynepres.org | ext. 225
Executive Assistant to the Pastors
Kate Ligouri | kate@waynepres.org | ext. 212
Facilities Manager
Alberto Urbina | alberto@waynepres.org | ext. 236
Housekeeping
Cathy Chandler | cathy@waynepres.org | ext. 245
Nursery School Director
Dana Arranz | DArranz@waynepres.org | 610-688-9696 | www.waynepreskids.org
Children’s Ministry Asst. | Youth Ministry Asst.
Julia Thompson | Evelyn Widham | ext. 237
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
