YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
December 22, 2024 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
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TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
Not meeting today.
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Rm 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Confirmation Class
Knox Rm | 9:30AM
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Coffee Hour Fellowship
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
Westminster Youth Choir Music Rm | 5:00PM
Youth Group Rms 208/209 | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Craig, Carolyn, Debby Jones, Diana Whaley, Dorothea Behr, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, and the family of Til Albrecht.
*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 29 | G - L, Jan 5 | M - R, Jan 12 | S - Z, Jan 19 | A - F
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Advent Aria (after Christian Balle)
+ Call to Worship
Christ, Light of the world, meet us in our place of darkness.
Christ, Light of the world, meet us in our place of longing.
Christ, Light of the world, meet us in our place of working.
Christ, light of the world. meet us here.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
+ Hymn 93: TRURO Lift Up Your Heads , Ye Mighty Gates
Advent Candle Lighting | 9:30AM: The Bodnar Family & 11:00AM: The Sullivan Family
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
God our Savior, we ask for your mercy. Though we have heard Mary’s song, we still seek security in pride and power and possessions. Though we know your story, we resist the costs of following you. We pass by those considered lowly in this world. We turn away from hungry people who still wait to be filled. Forgive us, we pray. Help us to work for the justice you intend. Make us messengers of the peace you bring. As we wait for you, turn our apathy into acts of love and service. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel. 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. 4) STUTTGART
Adrian Vernon Fish (b. 1956)
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Malachi 5:2-5a
+ Hymn: GABRIEL’S MESSAGE The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
Scripture Reading | Luke 1:26-45
Anthem | Melanie Sarakatsannis, soprano | Ruth Bailis, alto Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Ave Maria
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women , and blessed is the fruit of thy womb , Jesus Christ. Holy Mary, Mother of God , pray for us sinners , now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Sermon | The Rev. Katy Shevel | “Why don’t we talk about Mary?”
Time for Reflection
Litany of Advent | O Antiphons
The O Antiphons are 8th Century prayers that are often used in daily prayer for the seven days before Christmas Eve. Historically, the O Antiphons were sung. In Latin , the seven short reflections are seven images of Christ in scripture. The seven first letters – Sapientia (wisdom), Adoni (Lord), Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse), Clavis David
(Key of David), Oriens (Radiant Dawn), Rex Gentium (Ruler of the nations), and Emmanuel (God with us) - make up a backward acrostic ero cras: “tomorrow I will come , ” which reminds us of the hope we have in Christ’s promised second coming.
O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High, pervading and permeating all creation, you order all things with strength and gentleness: Come now and teach us the way to salvation. Come, Lord Jesus.
O Adonai, ruler of the House of Israel, you appeared in the burning bush to Moses and gave him the law on Sinai: come with outstretched arm to save us. Come, Lord Jesus.
O Root of Jesse, rising as a sign for all the peoples, before you earthly rulers will keep silent, and nations give you honor: Come quickly to deliver us. Come, Lord Jesus.
O Key of David, scepter over the house of Israel, you open and no one can close, you close and no one can open: come to set the prisoners free. Come, Lord Jesus.
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death. Come, Lord Jesus.
O Ruler of the nations, monarch for whom the people long, you are the cornerstone uniting all humanity: come, save us all, whom you formed out of clay. Come, Lord Jesus.
O Emmanuel, our Sovereign and lawgiver, desire of the nations and Savior of all: come and save us, O Lord our God. Come, Lord Jesus.
Silence
God of Grace, ever faithful to your promises, the earth rejoices in hope of our Savior’s coming and looks forward with longing to his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts to receive him when he comes, for he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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 | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Magnificat in C Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold , from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers , Abraham and his seed , forever. Glory be to the Father , and to the Son , and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now , and ever shall be , world without end. Amen.
+ 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 88: VENI EMMANUEL O Come , O Come , Emmanuel
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Andrae Crouch (b. 1942) Soon and Very Soon
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Fantasia on "Veni , Emmanuel"
Alec Rowley (1892-1958)
MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
PC(USA) MISSION PARTNER | Rev. Mienda Uriarte, mienda.uriarte@pcusa.org
Maienda serves as the PC(USA) World Mission Director. Mienda has served with the Presbyterian Mission Agency since 2001, where she coordinated Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and joined World Mission in 2011 as Coordinator for the Office of Asia and the Pacific. Currently Mienda oversees over 70 mission coworkers spread throughout the world, working in over 80 countries. She also oversees the global partnerships that are guided by the Matthew 25 vision, which focuses on nurturing faith-filled relationships “based in equity, mutuality and justice rooted in God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH
OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS | Please be advised that from December 22 - January 1, 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!
MUSIC
TRANSFORMS | 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!
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!
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
JOINS US ON SUNDAYS AT 9:30 & 11:00AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Worship Services
Children’s Pageant & Family Service
4:00PM | Led by Kelli Masters
Worship w/ Brass , Westminster & Chancel Choirs
7:00PM | Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Worship w/ Brass & Octet
10:00PM | Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, December 29
10:00AM Service Only First Sunday of Christmas Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching No Sunday School
Sunday, January 5
Epiphany & Communion Sunday ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective Churches’ Sermon Series Begins Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
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
A FULL STAFF DIRECTORY CAN BE FOUND AT WAYNEPRES.ORG. WITH QUESTIONS, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT (610) 688-8700.
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
