YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring December
TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
Fireside Rm | 9:30AM
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Rm 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Confirmation Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean | Not meeting today.
Library | 9:30AM
Sunday School: 9:30AM
Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103
Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304
2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301
4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306
6th & 7th Grades | Rms 208/209 High School | Rm 204
Knox Rm | 9:30AM Youth Group Rms 208/209 | 6:00PM Westminster Choir Music Rm | 5:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Carl, Craig, Debby Jones, Diana Whaley, Dorothea Behr, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, and Yvonne Gabel.
*Following worship, please sign the Letters of Compassion located in the Connector.*
Do you have a prayer request? The WPC Prayer and Praise Team would like to pray for you Please call the church office at (610) 688-8700, go to our website at waynepresorg and click the Prayer Request link, submit a request via the WPC app, or share your request using a prayer card found on the back of the pews. All requests will be kept confidential If you or one of your family members is in the hospital, please call the church office so we can provide pastoral care
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS
Members are asked to bring treats for Coffee Hour Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname
Dec 8 | M - R, Dec 15 | S - Z, Dec 22 | A - F, Dec 29 | G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions.
mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, December 01, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
Prelude | 9:30AM Selah Bell Choir | 11AM Te Deum Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, director
Emmanuel , El Shaddai
Change Ring Prelude on "Divinium Mysterium"
+ Call to Worship
God of our salvation, for you we wait.
Night and day we pray for your return. Come and fulfill your promise to us. Come and deliver your people!
Arranged by Sondra Tucker Arranged by Fred Gramann
+ Hymn 349: WACHET AUF “Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds Us
Advent Candle Lighting | 9:00AM The Thompson Family | 11:00AM The Koster Family
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession + Please stand as you are able.
Lord, have mercy on us. We are not ready for your coming. We live in sin, as though there is no justice. We live in fear, as though there is no grace. Forgive us, Lord. Show us your mercy and steadfast love. Lead us in your truth, and teach us your paths, for you are the God of our salvation. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Come , Thou Long Expected Jesus (V. 1)
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Jeremiah 33:14-16
+ Hymn 357: LLANGLOFFAN The Days are Surely Coming
Scripture Reading | Luke 21: 25-36
Anthem | Quartet
Prepare a Place for Love to Dwell
John Gilbert (1979)
Prepare a place for love to dwell; no need for lavish inn or hall; the rudest space, the smallest cell can cradle love so very well. Prepare a way for peace to grow beyond the limits of our fear; define a path for all to know that peace was promised long ago. Prepare a time for all to see the timeless wonder born as Truth; a time to risk , a time to be; to ponder God’s humanity.
Sermon | The Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Stay Awake! Hope is on the Way!”
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | Psalm 25: 1-10
To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust: do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me. For you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
Invitation to Gratitude | continued on next page
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O LORD! Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right; and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and decrees. Text the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to our church's Giving Number: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone.
Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Invitation to Gratitude | continued from previous page
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 | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Never Weather-Beaten Sail
Charles Wood (1866-1926)
Never weather-beaten sail more willing bent to shore , never tired pilgrim’s limbs affected slumber more; than my weary sprite now longs to fly out of my troubled breast. O come quickly, come quickly, sweetest Lord , and take my soul to rest! Ever blooming are the joys of Heaven’s high Paradise , cold age deafs not there our ears , nor vapour dims our eyes; Glory there the sun outshines; whose beams the blessed only see. O come quickly, come quickly, glorious Lord , and raise my sprite to thee! - Thomas Campion (1567-1620)
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) Give Ear Unto Our Prayer, O God
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper & the Prayers of the People
+ Hymn 348: HELMSLEY Lo , He Comes with Clouds Descending
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Anna Laura Page (b. 1943) Come , Lord Jesus
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Wachet auf
Emma Lou Diemer (1927-2024)
CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATION
Today, the chancel flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving remembrance of Beth S. Quay & Cora Quay, sisters of Martha Quay Laird.
MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
PC(USA) MISSION PARTNER | Jose LaMont Jones
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country in which the PC(USA) church partners have a long-standing commitment to transforming lives through education, José assists the Presbyterian Community of Kinshasa (CPK)’s education department in the development, support and implementation of strategic plans to expand and strengthen the churches’ primary and secondary education programs that involve over 350 schools.
EMAIL | jose.jones@pcusa.org
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, December 8
JOINS US ON SUNDAYS IN THE SANCTUARY AT 9:30 & 11:00AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Tuesday, December 24
Advent 2
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, December 15
Advent 3 & Baptism Sunday
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, December 22
Advent 4
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
Christmas Eve Worship Services
Children’s Pageant & Family Service
4:00PM | Led by Kelli Masters
Worship ft. Brass , Westminster & Chancel Choirs
7:00PM | Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Worship ft. Brass & Octet
10:00PM | Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
WPC BOOK CLUB | SUNDAY, DEC 15 at 10:45AM | FIRESIDE RM Get in the Advent spirit with Rev. Katy for a discussion of Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality by Kara Eidson. As the world around us rushes busily through the holidays, take a pause as we consider how to slow down and enjoy our time with loved ones. Please register online by December 8.
SANTA IN THE COURTYARD | Hosted by the Wayne Business Association in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Courtyard. Come meet and take pictures with Santa from 10:00-11:45AM on Saturday, December 7. Santa’s helpers are needed for this event! If interested, please contact Marian Hollingsworth at mhholling@gmail.com.
WAYNE ORATORIO CONCERT: Messiah Get your Advent Season off to a great start by attending the Wayne Oratorio Society’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah on December 7 and 8 from 7:30-9:30PM with 150-voice choir, professional orchestra and soloists. Come early for best seating and parking. A free will offering will support the Society.
TOYS FOR GEMMA SERVICES All are invited to join the children and youth as they collect new, unwrapped toys for the children in the Gemma Services program. This holiday tradition is a centerpiece of the Christmas outreach for our young ones. Toys can be left in Kelli Master’s office. Collection ends December 8.
DINNER & A MOVIE: POLAR EXPRESS Join Children’s Ministry in the Chapel on December 13 from 6:00-8:00PM, to climb aboard the Polar Express! Children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 will enjoy a special screening of this magical adventure, pizza and snacks with friends, all while learning about friendship, bravery & the spirit of Christmas. Sign-up at waynepres.org & contact kelli@waynepres.org with questions.
DEACONS’ ANGEL TREE CAMPAIGN You are invited to provide a meal & seasonal items to a family in need for the holidays. This is a compassionate way to give directly. Select a family to support, peruse shopping suggestions, and learn how to pack your items for drop-off, all on our website. Your purchased blessings can be brought to the WPC parking lot in a sturdy bin marked with a provided 'angel number,' on Saturday, December 14 from 8:00AM - 9:30AM. Visit our volunteers in the Connector on Sundays for assistance or reach out to Bill Pentz at: willpentz@gmail.com. Thank you for being an angel!
PASTORAL
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WORSHIP 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
Interim Pastoral Care Associate (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
