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W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

December 21, 2025 9:30 & 11:00AM Worship Fourth Sunday of Advent

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP 9:30AM* & 11:00AM | Sanctuary *Livestream available on waynepres.org CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rms 101/102 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Dr. Joe Modica Join us again on after the holidays! COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP 10:30AM | Connector Join us in-between worship services, or afterwards on days with one service only. CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL For children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 10:30AM - 11:00AM | Rm 303

Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Rm 103 Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304 2nd & 3rd Grade | Rm 301 BLUE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE 4th & 5th Grade | Rm 306 4:30PM - 5:30PM | Chapel Middle School (6th & 7th) | Rm 204 YOUTH GROUP Confirmation Class (8th Grade) | Knox Rm For children in Grades 6-12 High School | Rms 208/209 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Chapel Grades K-5 start in Rm 303 for Joyful Noise and move to their classrooms afterwards. FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN Adult Discussion Group 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Library

FOR A FULL VIEW OF PROGRAMMING & EVENTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve Services 4:00PM | Family Service + Pageant 7:00PM | Choirs + Brass 10:00PM | Choral Octet + Brass Sunday, December 28, 2025 First Sunday of Christmas Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching 10:00AM Service Only No Sunday School

Sunday, January 4, 2026 9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Communion Sunday Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching Epiphany Sunday + Baptism Sunday

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, December 21, 2025 Sunday,

Fourth Sunday of Advent

+ Please stand as you are able. Prelude | 9:30 Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00 Selah Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director Carol of the Bells

UKRANIAN CAROL, Mykola Leontovich, 1916 Arranged by Jason W. Krug (b. 1978)

+ Call to Worship The Lord will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child. She shall bear a son, and name him Emmanuel: “God is with us.” Let us worship God together. + Hymn 93: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

TRURO

Advent Candle Lighting | 9:30AM, Walton Family | 11:00AM, Cameron-Levitch Family + Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Merciful God, in your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste to the land and pollute the seas. The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor against neighbor and nation against nation. We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and have turned them into bonds of oppression. Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive us. Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. Therefore, consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

+ Response of Praise: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (Verse 4)

STUTTGART

+ 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 | Isaiah 7:10-16 Musical Offering | 9:30 Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00 Selah Bell Choir A Winter’s Night, So Deep Arranged by Brenda K. Austin (b. 1972) Scripture Reading | Matthew 1:18-25 + Hymn: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

GABRIEL’S MESSAGE

Sermon | “Moving In” | 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. Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) Franz Biebl (1906-2001) The angel of the Lord made his annunciation to Mary and she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Mary said: Behold the handmaiden of the Lord. Let it be unto me according to Thy word. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners. Holy Mary, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death, Amen. + Doxology and Prayer of Dedication: Hymn 606 Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Hal H. Hopson (1933-2025) Give Ear unto Our Prayer, O God Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 88: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

VENI EMMANUEL

+ Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Andrae Crouch (b. 1942) Soon and Very Soon Postlude | John Grecia, organ Postlude on “Vom Himmel Hoch”

Hymn Tune: Martin Luther (1483-1546) Setting: Aaron David Miller (b. 1972)

CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS The Chancel flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Alice R. Quay, Beth S. Quay, and Cora Quay, dear mother and sisters of Martha Quay Laird.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Brian Dudt, Buzz Mossholder, Carl, Derek Pimlett, Jackson, Jane, Jess, Kiki Ross, Linda Whitehead, Nancy, Richard, Scott Born, Sean, Susan, Ted Behr, Tom and family, & the Youth Director search

To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CALLING ALL WESTMINSTER YOUTH CHOIR ALUMNI! We invite all current and former Westminster Youth Choir members to join the Chancel Choir on Wednesday, December 24 for the Christmas Eve 7:00PM worship service. There will be a special rehearsal on Monday, December 22, from 7:00-8:00PM in the Music Room. If you’re interested or need more details, please contact Ryan Fleming, Associate Director of Music Ministries at: ADMusic@waynepres.org. Come and use our voice to help us make this Christmas Eve extra special! ONE BOOK ONE CHURCH 2026 | BOOK SALE Join us as we consider truth, science, faith and trust: four foundations of our 2026 OBOC book, The Road to Wisdom, written by Francis Collins, scientist and committed Christian. Join us in the Connector on Sundays during Coffee Hour to purchase your copy for $20. Book club discussions begin February 25, and will continue through the end of March, including special programming featuring guest speaker, Francis Collins, himself on March 14 and 15. Save the dates and stay tuned for more information to follow! Please contact Janice Mack with questions at: gardengirl65@gmail.com. Happy reading! CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS Please be advised that from December 22 January 5, we will be operating with minimal office hours. With respect to holidays, staff is reachable by email. All pastoral emergencies should be forwarded to Rev. Ryan at ryan@waynepres.org. Thank you! POINSETTIA DEDICATION PROGRAM | POINSETTIA PICK-UP If you ordered poinsettias through our dedication program this year, you are welcomed to pick-up your plants from the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve night following our final service of the evening. FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for families experiencing homelessness by volunteering during our next host week, January 11-18. Inspired by our mission to provide compassionate support and resources, your involvement can make a lasting difference. Sign-up online today. Have questions? Text Leslie Dudt at (610) 256-2301, or email Stefanie Bischoff at sabischoff12@gmail.com. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Make a difference by donating blood at WPC on Wednesday, January 7, anytime from 1:30PM - 6:30PM. Your donation could save a life! Reserve a time slot online at redcrossblood.org using Sponsor Code: WAYNEPRES. Reach out to Deacon, Mike Sieger with any questions at michael.sieger@verizon.net. Thank you!

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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025 4:00PM | Family Worship Service + Children’s Pageant Led by Kelli Masters, Director of Children & Youth Ministries Featuring Children's Choir 7:00PM | Candlelit Worship Service Led by Pastors Ryan Balsan & Katy Shevel Featuring Westminster Youth & Chancel Choirs with Brass Child Care Available | Join us on Livestream! 10:00PM | Candlelit Worship Service Led by Pastors Ryan Balsan & Katy Shevel Featuring Choral Octet with Brass Join us on Livestream!

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