W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
August 09, 2026 11 th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00AM Worship
Palma, il Giovane, 1544-1628. Prophet Nathan Admonishes King David, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt University Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://act.library.vanderbilt.edu/artworks/58677 [retrieved August 3, 2026].
Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:45AM - 11:15PM | Rooms 101/102 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00AM-11:00AM
COFFEE HOUR 11:00AM | Connector CHILDREN’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB 11:15AM | Connector POETRY & THE BIBLE 11:30AM | Fireside Room
Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Room 103 Elementary School | Fireside Room
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WORSHIP 10:00AM | Sanctuary
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LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026 10:00AM Worship Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 10:00AM Worship Rev. Katy Shevel 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 09, 2026 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude | Michelle Finisdore, handbells | Ryan Fleming, piano Arranged by Linda R. Lamb Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing + Call to Worship Come, sing and dance before the Lord. Praise God with the sound of music and dancing! Let every soul sing God’s praises! Let the mountains tremble and the seas roar! Praise the King of glory who guides our lives. Praise the Lord of hosts who watches over us. + Hymn 641: When in Our Music God is Glorified
ENGELBERG
+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Holy God, Lord of life, hear our prayer: Forgive us when we follow those paths that do not lead to life, but instead lead to violence, hate, or fear; paths that lead to dread and death. Forgive us when we forget that you offer us life: Life that is abundant and eternal, life that began at the creation of all things. Forgive us, turn us to the right path, and let your love and grace flow over us and the world. We pray in Jesus’ name and for his sake. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Happy are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, Thanks be to God!
+ 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 | Galatians 6:1-5 + Hymn 306: Blest Be the Tie That Binds
DENNIS
Scripture Reading | II Samuel 11:27b-12:1-15 Anthem | Michelle Finisdore, handbells | Ryan Fleming, piano Englebert Humperdinck (1854-1921) Evening Prayer, from Hansel and Gretel Arranged by Victor L. Gumma Sermon | “When You Look in the Mirror” | 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. I believe 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 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.
Continued from previous page. 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 Take My Life
Craig Courtney, composer (b. 1954)
Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold; Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my will and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine: Take my heart it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal throne. -Frances R. Havergal, 1874 + 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 Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever.
+ Hymn 299: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
+ Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir Sevenfold Amen
HANOVER
Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)
Postlude | Linda Lorgus, organ Postlude in Classic Style
Gordon Young (1919-1998)
We extend heartfelt thanks to our guest organist, Linda Lorgus, for stepping in and sharing her musical talents with us this morning.
ANNOUNCEMENTS POETRY AND THE BIBLE Join Pastor Ryan after church today, and on Sundays, August 16, and 23, for a conversation about poetry and the Bible. We'll meet in the Fireside Room from 11:30AM to 1:00PM. 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. WORSHIP AT WPC THIS FALL 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. Reconnect after the summer and discover opportunities for worship, fellowship, learning, and service in the season ahead. More details coming soon! 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
2026-2027
MUSIC MINISTRIES at Wayne Presbyterian Church
Ring-Sing-Play ADULTS | College-Aged and Up
CHILDREN | Kinder to Grade 5
Te Deum Bell Choir Mondays | 7:30-8:45PM Led by Ryan Fleming Starting September 14
Children’s Choir Sundays | 10:30-11:00AM | Room 303 Led by Ryan Fleming Starting September 13
Selah Bell Choir Tuesdays | 9:30-10:30AM Led by Ryan Fleming Starting September 15
LET’S CONNECT
Wayne Oratorio Society Tuesdays | 7:30-9:30PM | Chapel Led by John Grecia Starting September 8 WPC Orchestra Wednesdays | 7:30-8:45PM Led by Joseph Kauffman Open to high school youth with director consent. Starting September 16 Chancel Choir Thursdays | 7:30-9:00PM Led by John Grecia Starting September 10
The schedules for all ensembles listed run from September 2026May 2027.
Interested in learning more? Want to join an ensemble? Reach out to our staff. John Grecia Director of Music Ministries JGrecia@waynepres.org (610) 688-8700 ex: 224 Ryan Fleming Associate Director of Music Ministries RFleming@waynepres.org (610) 688-8700 ex: 227
WPC WEEKLY AGENDA SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 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's Summer Book Club 11:30AM-1:00PM - Poetry and the Bible with Pastors Ryan & Katy MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 7:00PM-8:30PM - Adult Education Committee Sunday, JuneMeeting 28, 2026
10:00AM-11:00AM - 10:00AM Worship (One Service Only)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Summer Sunday School 10:30AM-12:00PM - Weekly Staff Meeting 11:00AM-11:30AM - Coffee Hour 12:00PM-12:30PM - Staff Appreciation 11:00AM-2:00PM - Faith inLunch Action Committee Planning Meeting 6:30PM-8:30PM - WPC Administration- Committee 11:15AM-12:30PM Children's Summer Book Club 7:00PM-9:00PM - By-Laws Task Force Meeting Wednesday, July 01, 2026
1:30PM-2:30PM - Worship at Shannondell
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 7:00PM-8:00PM - Community Fellowship Committee Meeting 1:15PM-2:30PM - Worship & Music Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00PM-3:00PM - Property Committee Meeting SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026 Friday, July 03, Only) 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - 10:00AM Worship (One Service all day Independence Day observed 10:00AM-11:00AM - Summer Sunday School - First Friday Senior Lunch 11:00AM-11:30AM12:30PM-2:00PM - Coffee Hour Saturday, 04,Ryan 2026 11:30AM-1:00PM - Poetry and the Bible withJuly Pastors & Katy 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 | 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