January 12, 2025

YNE W PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring.

January 12, 2025 | 9:30 & 11:00AM Baptism of the Lord

TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Not meeting today.

Childcare for Infants and Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM Confirmation Class Knox Room | 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.

Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM

Coffee Hour Fellowship Connector | 10:30AM

Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM

Fellowship of the Bean w/ Dr. Manfred Brauch Chapel | 9:30AM

WinGS: Let’s PAUSE Fireside Room | 6:00PM

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: The family of Til Albrecht, Bethany, Bob, Craig, Carolyn, Debby Jones, Diana Whaley, Dorothea Behr, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, the family of Julia Kincade, Lauren, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, and the family of Anita Weeks.

If you’d like to submit a prayer request, please call the church office at (610) 688-8700, visit waynepres.org, submit via the WPC app, or share your request using a prayer card found in the back of the pews. If you or one of your family members is in the hospital, please call the church office to receive 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 Jan 19 | A - F, Jan 26 | G - L, Feb 9 | M - R, Feb 16 | S - Z Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, January 12, 2025

The Baptism of the Lord

+ Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | John Grecia, organ Baptism of the Lord

Malcolm McKelvey (1927-2006)

+ Call to Worship Do not fear, for the Lord has spoken: I have called you by name; you are mine.

Let us worship the Lord together. + Hymn 375: Shall We Gather at the River

HANSON PLACE

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession In baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from one another. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another. We allow the past to hold us captive.

In your loving kindness, have mercy on us and free us from sin. Fulfill the promises of our baptism so that we may rise to new life and live together in grace. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Know that in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. 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.

ST. JOAN

Words of Welcome & Announcements Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | I Peter 3:15b-16 + Hymn: Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized

CAITHNESS

Scripture Reading | II Corinthians 5:16-21 Anthem | Quartet O Come, Everyone That Thirsteth (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) O come everyone that thirsteth, O come to the waters: O come unto Him. O hear, and your souls shall live for ever.

Sermon | The Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Words and Deeds” Time for Reflection Affirmation of Faith | The Confession of 1967 | continued on next page Wherever the church exists, its members are both gathered in corporate life and dispersed in society for the sake of mission in the world.

The church gathers to praise God, to hear God’s word for humankind, to baptize and to join in the Lord’s Supper, to pray for and present the world to God in worship, to enjoy fellowship, to receive instruction, strength, and comfort, to order and organize its own corporate life, to be tested, renewed and reformed, and to speak and act in the world’s affairs as may be appropriate to the needs of the time. The church disperses to serve God wherever its members are, at work or

play, in private or in the life of society. Their prayer and Bible study are part of the church’s worship and theological reflection. Their witness is the church’s evangelism. Their daily action in the world is the church in mission to the world.

The quality of their relation with other persons is the measure of the church’s fidelity.

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 Lord of the Dance 19th Century Shaker Tune Adapted by Sydney Carter/Arr. by Don Hart (b. 1951) I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth. At Bethlehem I had my birth. I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, but they would not dance and they wouldn’t follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came to me and the dance went on. Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. I danced on the Sabbath when I cured the lame, the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high; and they left me there on a cross to die. I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that’ll never, never die; I’ll live in you if you live in me; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Dale Grotenhuis (1931-2012) Seek the Lord Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 297: In Christ Called to Baptize

ST. DENIO

Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Dale Grotenhuis Go in Peace and Serve the Lord Postlude | John Grecia, organ St. Denio

J. Bert Carlson

ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR NEEDED for FAMILY PRPOMISE | A few times a year WPC hosts families in partnership with Family Promise of the Main Line. We are seeking a new coordinator(s) to lead this important mission work. If interested in learning more about what this position entails, please reach out to Nancy Monahan at: nkmonahan@gmail.com. Thank you!

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION Join us next Sunday, January 19 as we receive and introduce the newest members of our congregation during 9:30AM Worship. Reception to follow in the Connector during Coffee Hour to welcome our brothers & sisters, and celebrate our church community.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Make a difference by donating blood at WPC on Wednesday, January 22, anytime from 12:30PM - 6:30PM. Your donation could save a life! Reserve a time slot on redcrossblood.org using Sponsor Code: WAYNEPRES. Reach out to Deacon, Mike Sieger with any questions at michael.sieger@verizon.net. Thank you for your participation!

DINNER & A MOVIE: WILD ROBOT Children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 are invited to join Children’s Ministry on Friday, January 31 in the Chapel from 6:00 - 8:00PM for a special screening of DreamWorks’ Wild Robot (2024).

Pizza and popcorn are on the menu. Sign-up today at waynepres.org and email Kelli Masters with any questions at: kelli@waynepres.org.

ANNUAL MEETING & ALL-CHURCH BRUNCH You are invited to attend our 2025 Annual Meeting followed by an all-church brunch in the Chapel on Sunday, February 2. One worship service will be held at 10:00AM, with meeting to immediately follow at 11:00AM. At the commencement of the meeting, all will join for fellowship in the Chapel for brunch.

JOIN THE CASSEROLE MINISTRY ON JANUARY 17 We need your help!

Spare a few hours to make a significant impact for those battling food insecurity in our community. Meet us in the WPC Kitchen at 9AM. Contact Lynne Samson to sign-up at: Lynnesamson3@gmail.com.

ADULT EDUCATION: SPRING 2025 Fellowship of the Bean | Led by Rick Davis & Janice Mack Sundays | 9:30AM | Library | Jan 5 - May 25 | In-person only.

With questions, contact Janice Mack at gardengirl65@gmail.com.

Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Joe Modica Sundays | 9:30AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 26 - April 13 | In-person & Zoom option.

Contact Sal Ambrosio for Zoom link at sambrosio55@gmail.com.

WinGS: Let’s Pause | Led by Courtney Bodnar Sundays | 6:00PM | Fireside Rm | Jan 5 - May 25 | In-person only.

Contact Courtney Bodnar with questions at courtneyabang@gmail.com.

Monday Morning Bible Study | Led by Scott Laird Mondays | 9:30AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 13 - March 3 | In-person & Zoom option.

Contact Scott Laird for Zoom link at hslaird@aol.com.

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays | 7:00AM | Nudy’s Café - Berwyn | Year Round | In-person only.

Contact Whit Beverly with questions at whitbev@aztecproducts.com.

WinGS: Word Before Work | Led by Rev. Katy Shevel Wednesdays | 6:45AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 8 - May 21 | In-person & Zoom option.

Contact Rev. Katy Shevel for Zoom link at katy@waynepres.org.

WinGS: Women in the Word | Led by Dory Hoxie Wednesdays | 10:00AM | Fireside Rm | Mar 26 - May 14 | In-person & Zoom option.

Contact Dory Hoxie with questions at deehoxie@gmail.com & Lee Pretz for the Zoom link at LPretz@verizon.net.

WinGS: Lunch with the Lord | Led by Lee Pretz Wednesdays | 12:00PM | Fireside Rm | Jan 8 - May 21 | In-person & Zoom option.

Contact Lee Pretz for Zoom link at LPretz@verizon.net.

MOMs Discussion Group | Led by Pam Clark Thursdays | 9:30AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 9 - May 29 | In-person & Zoom option.

Childcare available in Rooms 101/102 Contact Pam Clark for Zoom link at pammyclark@gmail.com.

Thursday Morning Men's Ministry (TM3) | Led by Rev. Tim Pretz Thursdays | 7:00AM | Fireside Rm | Jan 9 - June 19 | In-person & Zoom option Contact Tim Pretz at TPretz@waynepres.org with questions & Frank Tait at franktait@me.com for a Zoom link.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP JOINS US ON SUNDAYS AT 9:30 & 11:00AM

Sunday, January 19 Orchestra Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Sunday, January 26 Bell Sunday Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching Sunday, February 2 *10:00AM Service Only Communion Sunday Annual Meeting + All-Church Brunch Rev. Ryan Balsan 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: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087