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December 15, 2024 Third Sunday
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 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
PRAYER REQUESTS
Westminster Youth Choir Music Rm | 5:00PM
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Craig, Debby Jones, Diana Whaley, Dorothea Behr, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, and Sarah Stewart.
*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 22 | A - F, Dec 29 | G - L, Jan 5 | M - R, Jan 12 | S - Z
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Third Sunday of Advent
Prelude | Ruth Bailis, alto | John Grecia, piano | Alfred James Goodrich, cello Geistliches Wiegenlied (Sacred Lullaby) Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
+ Call to Worship
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; God sends good news to the oppressed.
Let us hear and believe this good news as we worship God today.
+ Hymn 96:
NEW On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
Advent Candle Lighting
9:30AM The Zaro Family | 11:00AM Evelyn Widham & John Lindsay
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
God of the future, you are coming in power to bring all nations under your rule. We confess that we have not expected your kingdom, for we live casual lives, ignoring your promised judgment. We accept lies as truth, exploit neighbors, abuse the earth, and refuse your justice and peace. In your mercy, forgive us. Grant us wisdom to welcome your way, and to seek things that will endure when Christ comes to judge the world. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Come , Thou Long Expected Jesus (V. 3) STUTTGART
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Scripture Reading | Zephaniah 3:14-20
+ Hymn 97: ABERYSTWYTH Watchman , Tell Us of the Night
Scripture Reading | Luke 3:7-20
Anthem | Octet
Comfort Ye , Comfort Ye , My People
Samuel Babcock (1760-1813)
From The Middlesex Harmony, 1795
Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people, saith your God. Speak comfortably unto Jerusalem, and cry unto her , that her warfare is accomplished, her sins are pardoned. For he hath received of the Lord's hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness , prepare ye the way of the Lord , Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted , and every mountain and hill made low , And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed , and all flesh shall see it together. Hallelujah, Amen.
Sermon | The Rev. Ryan Balsan | “What to Do While You Wait”
Time for Reflection
The Sacrament of Baptism | 11:00AM Service
Landon Carl Weisbecker, son of Carl Shannon Weisbecker
+ 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 and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to 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 the life everlasting. Amen.
+ Baptismal Hymn 188 (v. 1): Jesus Loves Me! JESUS LOVES ME
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 phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Offertory Anthem
9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11AM Quartet + Choral Scholars | Alfred James Goodrich, cello
O Come , Emmanuel Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979)
O Come , O Come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel , that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. O come thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by thine Advent here , and drive away the shades of night, and pierce the clouds and bring us light!
+ 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
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 102: NUN KOMM, DER HEILAND Savior of the Nations , Come
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Andrae Crouch (b. 1942) Soon and Very Soon
Postlude | John Grecia, piano | Alfred James Goodrich, cello Winter Wind Jon Schmidt (b. 1966)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
JOINS US ON SUNDAYS IN THE SANCTUARY AT 9:30 & 11:00AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Sunday, December 22
Advent 4
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
Tuesday, December 24
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
Sunday, December 29 10:00AM Service Only Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, January 5
Epiphany & Communion Sunday ‘7 Habits’ Sermon Series Begins Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, January 12
Baptism of Christ
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
PC(USA) MISSION PARTNER | Rev. Tomas Harvey, Ph.D.
Tom serves as the academic dean of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) in England, a critical center for global Christianity and mission research. OCMSwas founded by church leaders from Asia, Africa, and Latin America who saw the need for informed engagement to better understand and facilitate the growth ofthe church worldwide and to address the manifold issues facing Christians globally, including hunger, famine, disease, development, justice, war and reconciliation.
EMAIL | tom.harvey@pcusa.org
ADULT EDUCATION: SPRING 2025
Fellowship of the Bean | Led by Rick Davis & Janice Mack
Sundays | 9:30AM | Library | Jan 5 - May 25
Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Joe Modica
Sundays | 9:30AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 26 - April 13
WinGS: Let’s Pause | Led by Courtney Bodnar Sundays | 6:00PM | Fireside Rm | Jan 5 - May 25
Monday Morning Bible Study | Led by Scott Laird
Mondays | 9:30AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 13 - March 3
Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays | 7:00AM | Nudy’s Café - Berwyn | Year Round
WinGS: Word Before Work | Led by Rev. Katy Shevel Wednesdays | 6:45AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 8 - May 21
WinGS: Women in the Word | Led by Dory Hoxie Wednesdays | 10:00AM | Fireside Rm | Mar 26 - May 14
WinGS: Lunch with the Lord | Led by Lee Pretz Wednesdays | 12:00PM | Fireside Rm | Jan 8 - May 21
MOMs Discussion Group | Led by Pam Clark Thursdays | 9:30AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 9 - May 29 Childcare available in Rooms 101/102
Thursday Morning Men's Ministry (TM3) | Led by Rev. Tim Pretz Thursdays | 7:00AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 9 - June 19
ALTERNATIVE GIFTS
| An alternative to giving a material gift! Give a donation to a mission partner of your choice in the name of someone you love or appreciate! By midnight tonight, you can make your donations online, and in return, receive specially-designed cards to gift, explaining your donation and the mission you chose. Learn more & sign-up at waynepres.org. Contact lanifabere@gmail.com for assistance.
MUSIC TRANSFORMS
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CHRISTMAS IN THE COLONIES
| Please join us on Sunday, January 5 at 4:00PM for a concert featuring American Christmas music of the 18th and 19th centuries, performed by an octet including our Director of Music Ministries, John Grecia. This is a free benefit concert supporting the Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra in Southwest Philadelphia. We hope to see you there!
LENTEN DEVOTIONALS
| Calling all writers! We’re creating our very own Wayne Presbyterian Church devotionals, which will be written by members and staff, and then shared with our church family during the 2025 Lenten season. Writers will have access to writing workshops in January and plenty of help from your pastors along the way. Reach out to Pastor Katy at katy@waynepres.org by December 22 if you are interested in writing with us!
NEW MEMBER CLASS | SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 12PM, FIRESIDE RM
| We're so happy you ' re here! Whether you are new to us or have been worshipping with us for a little while, you are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and discussion about taking this next step in your faith journey. Pastor Ryan will be leading our time together, and a light lunch will be provided by our Andrew Ministry team. Please RSVP to Rev. Katy Shevel at katy@waynepres.org. *This class is open to all who are currently discerning joining our church family and anyone who has already joined but has yet to take a new member class.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: UPCOMING FAMILY PROMISE
HOST
WEEK
| WPC will host families in partnership with Family Promise of the Main Line from January 12 - 19. Please scan the QR code to learn of the different ways you can volunteer to support this important mission work, and sign-up. Additionally, new coordinators are needed to lead our 2025 host weeks. If interested in this position, please reach out to Nancy Monahan at: nkmonahan@gmail.com. Thank you!
PASTORAL
&
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