YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
February 23, 2025 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Room | 9:30AM
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM
Fellowship Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM
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 | Rm 204 High School | Rm 208/209
Confirmation Class Knox Room | 9:30AM Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE Fireside Room | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Ted Behr and family, Bethany, Bob, Carl, Carolyn, Craig, Peter Forrest, Janice Hill, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Debby Jones, Lauren, Mason, Sean McLoughlin, Nancy, Joann Palmer, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Tyler and family, and Diana Whaley.
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
March 9 | G - L, March 16 | M - R, March 23 | S - Z, March 30 | A - F
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Chorale Prelude on "Beach Spring"
+ Call to Worship
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Aaron David Miller (b. 1974) + Please stand as you are able.
Praise the Lord, all you nations!
Extol him all you people!
For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!
+ Hymn 610: AZMON O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Do not cast us away from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us by your bountiful Spirit. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Christ is the World’s True Light
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Moment for Mission | Doug McBrearty & Vijay Aggarwal | The Common Place EITC
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 119:1-8
I Long for Your Commandments
+ Hymn 64: WOHL DENEN, DIE DA
WANDELN
Scripture Reading | Acts 15:22-35
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
Christopher Tye (c.1505-1573) Sing unto the Lord
Sing unto the Lord , ye that are his saints: and give thanks with a remembrance of his holiness. The Lord hath heard me , and hath taken mercy upon me. The Lord is made my helper. Thou hast turned my sorrow into joy. Thou hath put off my sackcloth and hast compassed me with gladness, that my glory may sing to thee without grief. O Lord my God , I shall evermore give thanks to thee.
Sermon | The Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Direct Action”
Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith | A selection from, ‘A Brief Statement of Faith’
We trust in God,whom Jesus called Abba, Father.In sovereign love God created the world goodand makes everyone equally in God's imagemale and female, of every race and people, to live as one community.But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator.Ignoring God's commandments,we violate the image of God in others and ourselves,accept lies as truth,exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care.We deserve God's condemnation.Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation.In everlasting love,the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant peopleto bless all families of the earth.Hearing their cry,God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage.Loving us still,God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant.Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child,like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home,God is faithful still.
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.
Salvation is created in midst of the earth , O God. O our God. Alleluia. Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Salvation is Created Pavel Tschesnokoff (1877-1944)
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Holy Spirit, Fall on Me Mary Kay Beall (b. 1943)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn: BEACH SPRING Lord , Whose Love Through Humble Service
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) Go in Peace
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
O Lord , We Praise You Setting: Benjamin Culli (b. 1975)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 9:30 & 11:00AM
Sunday, March 2
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in people’s lives? Wayne Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer looking to hire a Full-Time Church Sexton. To be considered, send a cover letter, resume and three references to John Pitocchelli at: operations@waynepres.org.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WAYNEPRES.ORG TO LEARN MORE AND VIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
JILL WHITCOMB & VICKY PARENTE SURREY SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Jill is President and CEO of Surrey Services for Seniors and Vicky is our WPC liaison. Surrey’s mission is to help older adults live at home with independence and dignity and to continue as active members of the community. Services include transportation, in-home meals and personal assistance and center-based activities. Lunch is offered at most of the locations.
ADDRESS | 60 Surrey Way, Devon, PA 19333
WEBSITE | www.surreyservice.org