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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://digliblibraryvanderbiltedu/act-imagelinkpl?RC=59804 [retrieved July 29, 2025]
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
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
Coffee Hour
11:00AM | Connector
Summer Chancel Choir 9:00AM | Practice | Music Room 10:00AM | Sing at Worship
All are welcome!
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
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Dennis Janzer (b. 1954) Meditation on "My Lord What a Morning"
+ 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: REVIVE US AGAIN We Praise Thee , O God + Please stand as you are able.
+ 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:
COURTNEY Lord of All Hopefulness
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.
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: ST. ANNE O God , Our Help in Ages Past
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
Sevenfold Amen
Postlude | John Grecia, piano
Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)
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
Help our Youth flourish in faith, friendship & service. Help Youth 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
Thank you for helping us to reach 85% of our goal! Thank helping reach 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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EMMANUEL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) is the
ADDRESS | Robb Hansen, Emmanuel Hospital Association, USA, 215 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 102, Arlington Heights, IL 600004
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