Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays | 10:00AM
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM
July 14, 2024
Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
SUNDAY EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Room 103 | 10:00AM
Summer Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-K - 5th Grade | Fireside Room
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember the following people in prayer:
Austin, Carl, Craig, Curtis, Debby, the Eckman family, Florence, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Ken, Lauren, Lori, Mayada, Miranda, Nancy, the Niesley and DiAnnibella families, the Pastoral Nominating Committee, Paula and Richard.
If you have a prayer concern and would like to share with The Prayer and Praise Team, please call the church office at: (610) 688-8700 to leave a confidential voicemail, go to the homepage of the WPC website and click on the prayer request link, or use the WPC app on your phone.
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS
Help us keep Coffee Hour going this all summer long!
We have heard your plea to continue Coffee Hour this summer. But we need your help! We want to give our dedicated program year hosts a well-deserved summer break, which means we need more volunteers! Sign up to host Coffee Hour, so we can enjoy fellowship after worship together all summer long! Pick a date to host at our Coffee Hour Table in the Connector on Sunday or reach out to Marian Hollingsworth at mhholling@gmail.com.
Date of Donation by Surname
July 21 | M - R July 28 | S - Z
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Eighth Sunday of
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, piano
New Day Philip Wesley (b. 1971)
Words of Welcome
+ Call to Worship
God of the past, who has created and nurtured us, We are here to thank you.
God of the future, who is always ahead of us, We are here to thank you.
God of the present, who is here in the midst of us, We are here to thank you.
God of life, who is beyond us and within us, We are here to thank you.
+ Hymn 667: LAUDES DOMINI When Morning Gilds the Skies
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Friends, believe the Good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
The Sacrament of Baptism | Rev. Katy Shevel
+ The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Brooks Kyle Reap | Child of Libby & Kyle Reap
The Baptism + Baptismal Hymn 188 (v. 1): Jesus Loves Me! JESUS LOVES ME
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Genesis 12:1-4
+ Hymn 169: REST Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Scripture Reading | Matthew 4:18-22
Sermon | Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Where Are We Going?”
+ Sermon Hymn 726: KELVINGROVE Will You Come and Follow 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 smart phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Offertory Anthem | Summer Chancel Choir
The Storm is Passing Over
Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933)
Arr. Barbara W. Baker (b. 1948)
Have courage, my soul, and let us journey on, though the night is dark and I am far from home. Thanks be to God, the morning light appears. The storm is passing over, Hallelujah!
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Summer Chancel Choir
Draw Near Unto God
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Larry Visser (b. 1962)
+ Hymn 450: SLANE Be Thou My Vision
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
Dale Wood (1934-2003) God Be with You
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Toccata in D
Nicolas Jacques Lemmens (1823-1821)
Congregational Meeting | The meeting will begin shortly. Please remain seated.
Coffee Hour Meet & Greet in the Chapel
Please join us in the Chapel immediately following the Congregational Meeting for food, refreshments, and fellowship, as we welcome Pastor Ryan into our community. All are welcome.
FLOWER DEDICATIONS
The Chancel flowers are dedicated today to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for young Brooks Kyle Reap whose baptism we celebrate today.
A red rose is dedicated to Theadora (Thea) Lynn Lista born June 24, 2024. Parents are Matt & Rachel Lista.
INTRODUCING REVEREND RYAN
BALSAN
The best way to introduce Ryan may be to let him introduce himself through his own words from his pastoral profile:“God is calling me to a congregation that seeks innovative, creative, and daring ways to serve one another and the community in Jesus’ name. One of the best ways to build this kind of community is through engaging, faithful, biblical preaching. Thoughtful preaching starts conversations, guided by scripture, that lead to congregational transformation. I have learned to ask, ‘What hve we learned?’ rather than, ‘Did that work?’This shift generates creative, experimental, and more collaborative ministry.”
Along with his teaching, preaching and pastoral gifts, Rev. Ryan Balsan has a unique focus on spiritual and organizational leadership that is critical for leading today’s church. We were particularly impressed by his combination of spiritual gifts, leadership skills, and relational approach to ministry, which distinguished him as the top candidate to lead WPC into the future.
Ryan comes to Wayne from First Presbyterian Church of Ambler in Ambler, PA, where he has served as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff for over 13 years. Wayne will be his fourth call in his 25 years of pastoral ministry. He has been a member of a Covenant Group of Pastors for 24 years, demonstrating his deep commitment to clergy support and development.
He was born and raised in the Midwest and has lived in Philadelphia and New Jersey for most of his adult life. After graduating from Penn State, he served as a youth director at the Great Valley Presbyterian Church in Malvern. He then earned his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.
During his pastorate at Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church in Ringoes, NJ Ryan served as chair of the Committee on Ministry in New Brunswick Presbytery for four years. Since he arrived at First Ambler, Ryan has been active in the Philadelphia Presbytery, serving on the Committee on Nominations as well as the Personnel Committee, including four years as chair.
When he’s not at church, Ryan follows Philadelphia Sports teams, reads, aspires to be a regular at the gym, collects vinyl records, watches Netflix, cooks, and spends time with his family.
He has been married to Jennifer (Jen) for 30 years. Jen is a Behavioral Health Consultant and the Director of Behavioral Health at Esperanza in North Philadelphia. They have four grown children: Caleb, Clare, Isaac, and Marc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CASSEROLE MINISTRY Please join us to make casseroles for Great Valley Food Cupboard on Friday, July 19 in the WPC Kitchen from 9AM-1PM. Come for some, or all of the time! Sign up by contacting LynneSamson3@gmail.com or BethWood@comcast.net. Doing something good always makes us feel better! Join this beautiful community. Thanks for considering.
SUMMER SOCIAL FOR SENIORS
Our own Judie Elliott, an accomplished master gardener, has graciously opened her garden for a tour and talk on Wednesday, July 24th. We'll meet at her house at 10:30AM with a light lunch around the pool to follow. Deacons will provide lunch, drinks and a summer dessert. Please RSVP to Margie McPherson by July 20th at: (267) 680-4245 or mcphemargie@gmail.com. This will be a more intimate event with limited space, so respond promptly if you're interested!
NEW FIA MINISTRY! ONGOING CLOTHING COLLECTION
We will begin collecting seasonal clothing, clean and in good condition, through the year, beginning July 28. Donations will be distributed through the Salt & Light Church's weekly clothing distribution ministry. Seasonal clothing only. For now, we will be collecting summer clothing. In mid-October we will shift to fall and winter clothing. Please put clothing in clear plastic bags and label with gender, contents and sizes. Please contact Jacey Fancher, jaceysf@gmail.com or Susan Hirshman, sbhirsh@htomail.com, with questions or concerns.
WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY - SUMMER SING
II On Tuesday, August 6, from 79PM, you are invited to attend the Wayne Oratorio Society Summer Sing. This the final of two wonderful opportunities to try out the choir and preview selections from our upcoming 2024-25 season: featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams' epic "A Sea Symphony" and John Knowles Paine's "Mass in D." For more info, contact John Grecia at: wos@waynepres.org.
WPC BOOK CLUB
| Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery
Join us on Sunday, August 18th from 11AM - 12:30PM, where Kelli Masters, WPC Children's & Youth Ministry Director, will be facilitating our next WPC Book Club selection! Why walk....alone....mile after mile....day after day? Grandma Gatewood set her mind to it and was determined to strive toward an incredible goal. May her story inspire, challenge, and encourage us to aim high and step over obstacles. Lunch will be served! Registration forthcoming.
BIBLE IN A BOOKBAG
Another year, another opportunity to provide for our youth in Philadelphia! Planning and fundraising for the 2024-2025 school year are already underway, and so is our mission to meet the needs of these students. Help WPC Deacons provide a Bible and a bookbag, filled with essential school supplies, for each of the 190+ K-8th grade students at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Donations in any amount are appreciated. Visit bit.ly/BibleBookbag2024 to give online!
PASTORAL & WORSHIP LEADERSHIP
Bridge Pastor
Rev. Liz Wagner | Lwagner@waynepres.org | ext. 226
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
Director of Music Ministries
John Grecia | JGrecia@waynepres.org | ext. 224
CHURCH STAFF & OPERATIONS
Director of Finance and Operations
John Pitocchelli | john@waynepres.org | ext. 216
Church Accountant
Joy Collas | joy@waynepres.org | ext. 210
Children’s & Youth Ministry Director
Kelli Masters | kelli@waynepres.org | ext. 222
Digital Marketing & Technology Coordinator
Nicole Veith | nicole@waynepres.org | ext. 220
Events and Publications Coordinator
Christina Sacco | christina@waynepres.org | ext. 225
Executive Assistant to the Pastors
Kate Ligouri | kate@waynepres.org | ext. 212
Facilities Manager
Alberto Urbina | alberto@waynepres.org | ext. 236
Housekeeping
Cathy Chandler | cathy@waynepres.org | ext. 245
Nursery School Director
Dana Arranz | DArranz@waynepres.org | 610-688-9696 | www.waynepreskids.org
Children’s Ministry Asst. | Youth Ministry Asst.
Julia Thompson | Evelyn Widham | ext. 237
