August 3, 2025

W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

August 3, 2025 10:00AM Worship 8th Sunday after Pentecost

Herrel, Edie Mae. Angel of Peace, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=59804 [retrieved July 29, 2025].

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

SUMMER SUNDAYS: EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31, 2025 Sunday School: 10:00AM Infants & Toddlers | Rooms 101/102 Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Room 103 Elementary School | Fireside Room

Summer Chancel Choir 9:00AM | Practice | Music Room 10:00AM | Sing at Worship All are welcome!

Coffee Hour 11:00AM | Connector

Poetry & The Bible with Rev. Ryan & Rev. Katy Join us next on August 10 at 11:30AM.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Greg Hagin, Jane, Jeanette Hershey, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, Johnson, Kiki Ross, Nancy, Richard, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Susan, & the Youth Director search

We extend Christian sympathy to Laurie and Dusty Brown-Cross and their family on the sudden passing of their daughter, Tyler, on July 16.

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 August 10: A - F | August 17: G - L | August 24: M - R | August 31: S - Z Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com | (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, August 3, 2025

8th Sunday after Pentecost + Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | John Grecia, organ Meditation on "My Lord What a Morning"

Dennis Janzer (b. 1954)

+ Call to Worship Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

The Lord will speak peace to the faithful, to those who turn to God in their hearts.

Surely salvation is at hand for those who fear the Lord, and God’s glory will dwell in our land. + Hymn: We Praise Thee, O God

REVIVE US AGAIN

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Holy One, although we come to church on Sundays, we too often live the rest of the week as though you don’t exist. We act as if we created ourselves, with no connection to you, with no hope of transcendence.

Open us to your constant presence, O God. Teach us to pray, and restore us, so that we might walk with you, following your way and living by your promises.

Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

+ Declaration of Forgiveness Hear this from God’s Word: Neither death nor life, powers nor rulers, things present nor things to come, nor anything else in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Know that in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

Thanks be to God! + Response of Praise: Hymn 581

GLORIA PATRI

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

Words of Welcome & Announcements Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Matthew 6:25-34 + Hymn 683: Lord of All Hopefulness

COURTNEY

Scripture Reading | Philippians 4:6-7 Anthem | Quartet Steal Away

Wallis Willis (1820-1880) | Setting: S. W. Branton & G. Lukin

Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus. Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here. My lord calls me, he calls me by the thunder, the trumpet sounds within my soul, I ain’t got long to stay here. Green trees are bending, poor sinner stands a-trembling; the trumpet sounds within my soul, I ain’t got long to stay here.

Sermon | “What? Me, Worry?” | 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.

The Deacons’ Compassion Fund assists persons in financial need, funded by the generous donations of members and friends of our church. An additional and optional offering will be taken today to provide funds for this purpose. Designate ‘Deacon Compassion Fund’ on the offering envelope in the pew, when giving online, or on your check memo line, if you wish to allocate today’s gift to this effort.

Offertory Anthem | Summer Chancel Choir | David Price, tenor He Never Failed Me Yet Robert Ray (1946-2022) I will sing of God’s mercy, every day, every hour, he gives me power. I will sing and give thanks to thee for all the dangers, toils and snares that he has brought me out. He is my God and I’ll serve him, no matter what the test. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, he never failed me yet. I know God is able to deliver in time of storm. And I know that he’ll keep you safe from all earthly harm. One day when my weary soul is at rest, I’m going home to be forever blessed. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet. Didn’t my God deliver Moses from King Pharaoh? And didn’t he cool the fiery furnace For Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? When I think of what my God can do, he delivered Daniel, I know he will deliver you. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, he never failed me yet.

+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

Orison | Summer Chancel Choir Come and Fill Our Hearts

Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper and the Prayers of the People Invitation The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Communion of the People Prayer of Thanksgiving + Hymn 687: O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir Sevenfold Amen

ST. ANNE

Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)

Postlude | John Grecia, piano Celebratio

Karl Jenkins (b. 1944)

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, August 10, 2025 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Baptism Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

Sunday, August 17, 2025 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

SUPPORT YOUTH MINISTRY: ONE PUZZLE PIECE AT A TIME! Help our Youth flourish in faith, friendship & service.

Find us in the Connector to purchase puzzle pieces for $20 each. Each piece purchased brings us closer to revealing a beautiful image from last year’s Montreat experience, and offsets the cost of the 2025 Montreat Youth Trip. Let’s complete the puzzle together to empower our youth on their journeys to discipleship.

255 PIECES SOLD $5,100.00

45 PIECES LEFT $900.00

Thank you for helping us to reach 85% of our goal!

ANNOUNCEMENTS WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY - SUMMER SING II On Tuesday, August 5, from 7:00-9:00PM in the Chapel, you are invited to attend Summer Sing II with The Wayne Oratorio Society. This is the final of two wonderful opportunities to try out the choir and preview selections from our upcoming 2025-2026 season. For more information, please contact John Grecia at: wos@waynepres.org.

“MUSIC FROM OUR GARDEN” FEATURING JOHN GRECIA & FRIENDS! Make musical memories this summer & attend this outdoor benefit concert series supporting The Wayne Oratorio Society. Join us in a beautiful outdoor concert space in Berwyn for two unforgettable evenings of music featuring our very own, John Grecia, alongside his 3-piece band. Enjoy “Songs of Conscience” on Saturday, August 16 at 7:00PM and “Songs of Summertime“ on Sunday, August 17 at 7:00PM. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and a picnic. Space is limited; please reserve your spot on eventbrite.com. Come for one night or both--each show is a one-of-akind experience!

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WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK EMMANUEL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) is the largest private healthcare network in India serving mainly the poor of northern India in the name of Jesus Christ. EHA runs 19 hospitals as well as community outreach clinics to rural areas.

ADDRESS | Robb Hansen, Emmanuel Hospital Association, USA, 215 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 102, Arlington Heights, IL 600004

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

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

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DONATE A BACKPACK, BIBLE & SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

DONATE A BACKPACK, BIBLE & SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

As the 2025-2026 school year quickly approaches, our commitment to meeting the needs of Cornerstone Christian Academy students grows ever stronger. The WPC Deacons invite you to provide a Bible and a bookbag filled with essential school supplies to each of the 190+ K-8th students at CCA.

As the 2025-2026 school year quickly approaches, our commitment to meeting the needs of Cornerstone Christian Academy students grows ever stronger. The WPC Deacons invite you to provide a Bible and a bookbag filled with essential school supplies to each of the 190+ K-8th students at CCA.

Donations in any amount are appreciated.

Donations in any amount are appreciated.

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