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July 20, 2025
10:00AM Worship
6th Sunday after Pentecost
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Christ on the Road to Emmaus, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville,
SUMMER SUNDAYS: EDUCATION &
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31, 2025
Sunday School: 10:00AM
Infants & Toddlers | Rooms 101/102
Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Room 103
Elementary School | Fireside Room
Coffee Hour
11:00AM | Connector
Summer Chancel Choir 9:00AM | Practice | Music Room 10:00AM | Sing at Worship
All are welcome!
Poetry & The Bible with Rev. Ryan & Rev. Katy
Join us next time on August 10 at 11:30AM!
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Carl, Craig, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, Johnson, Kiki Ross, Nancy, Richard, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Susan, and the Youth Director search
We extend Christian sympathy to the family of Adrianne Hiser who passed away on July 7 , 2025.
To submit a prayer request, please visit our website or call the church office. www.waynepres.org | (610) 688 - 8700
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS
Members are asked to bring treats for Coffee Hour held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname
July 27: M - R | August 3: S - Z | August 10: A - F | August 17: G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com | (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, July 20, 2025
6th Sunday after Pentecost
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ Marco Enrico Bossi (1861-1925) Devozione
+ Call to Worship
O give thanks to the lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered, O offspring of his servant Abraham, children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
+ Hymn 17: WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN Sing Praise to God , You Heavens!
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Gracious and Holy God, where we are in bondage to sin, set us free; restore us as your children and joint heirs with Christ. You are our hope. Lead us in the way everlasting. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
People of God, do not fear, for our God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
GLORIA PATRI
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Luke 24:13-21, 25-27
+ Hymn 459: MUNICH O Word of God Incarnate
Scripture Reading | Luke 24:28-35
Anthem | Summer Chancel Choir
Stay with Us Egil Hovland (1924-2013)
Stay with us , Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us , it soon is evening, and night is falling. Jesus Christ , the world’s true light! Shine so the darkness cannot overcome it! Stay with us , Lord Jesus, it soon is evening. Stay with us , Lord Jesus, for night is falling. Let your light pierce the darkness and fill your church with its glory. - Luke 24:29 , Phos hilaron , tr. Gracia Grindal (b. 1943)
Sermon | “A Dinner Guest, a Golf Ball, and a Bagel.” | The Rev. John Willingham
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 | Quintet
Cantate Domino Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)
Sing unto the Lord , all the whole earth. Bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the heathen , his wonders among all people.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Summer Chancel Choir
Come and Fill Our Hearts Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 451: OPEN MY EYES Open My Eyes, That I May See
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
Sevenfold Amen Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Toccata in D Nicolas Jacques Lemmens (1823-1821)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Rev. Sally Brown Guest Preaching
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Communion Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
MEET GUEST PREACHER : REV .
John Willingham retired in 2023 after a 36-year career as a Presbyterian Minister of Word and Sacrament. A graduate of Davidson College, Princeton Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary, he served pastorates in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. He and Lori, a retired RN, enjoy traveling together and spoiling their four grandchildren. He posts each week to a devotional blog and podcast called Ordinary Grace: Seeing God in the Everyday, and has just launched a new career as a voice actor.
PASTORAL SUMMER VACATIONS
Our pastors will be away for part of the summer for rest & relaxation. Rev. Ryan will be away July 10-27, Rev. Katy will be away July 16-24, and Rev. Tim will be away July 18-28. From July 21-24, all three of our pastors will be out of town. If you have a pastoral emergency and need to speak to a pastor during this time, please call the church at (610) 688-8700, and dial Rev. Ryan’s extension 214. He will receive your voice message as an email, and will call you back as soon as possible. Thank you.
Help our Youth flourish in faith, friendship & service. Help Youth faith, friendship service.
Find us in the Connector to purchase puzzle pieces for $20 each. Each piece purchased brings us closer to revealing a beautiful image from last year ’ s Montreat experience, and offsets the cost of the 2025 Montreat Youth Trip. Let’s complete the puzzle together to empower our youth on their journeys to discipleship.
We are grateful for the opportunity to hear the word of God through Rev. John’s ministry, and are honored to welcome him to our pulpit this morning. Thank you for helping us to
CHURCH OFFICE STAFF UPDATE | WELCOME, CHERESE AKERS!
We are delighted to announce that Cherese Akers has joined our church staff as the new Congregational Life Coordinator & Office Manager, a full-time role that replaces the former Executive Assistant position. Cherese comes to us from First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, though she has also worked in academia, is a published author, and co-owns a cafe in Horsham with her sister. She is also the founder of “We Heard You,” a youth mentoring non-profit, and “Still I Birthed,” a foundation that amplifies & advocates for pregnancy and infant loss. Please join us in giving Cherese a warm WPC welcome as she begins this new chapter on our team!
DIVING DEEPER WITH FAITH-IN-ACTION
Next Sunday, July 27, come learn more about our mission partner while enjoying lunch and discussion after worship. Meet us in the Fireside Room at 11:15AM to learn first-hand about life in North Africa. All ages are welcome. Kindly let us know you ’ re coming by emailing Carol Diehl at ccdiehl8@verizon.net, so that our food order is accurate.
BE A FAN OF CITYLIGHTS
Keep a family cool this summer by donating a fan or air conditioner, and share the gift of comfort! CityLights, a faithbased nonprofit and long-time mission partner of our church will distribute to inner-city families in need. To donate, drop off to the reception desk, contribute to the Fan Fund by check made payable to WPC, or give online by visiting waynepres.org/giving and select “CityLights Fans” from the dropdown. Donation deadline is August 1.
WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY - SUMMER SING II
On Tuesday, August 5, from 7:00-9:00PM in the Chapel, you are invited to attend Summer Sing II with The Wayne Oratorio Society. This is the final of two wonderful opportunities to try out the choir and preview selections from our upcoming 2025-2026 season. For more information, please contact John Grecia at: wos@waynepres.org.
REV. DR. JANEL DIXON & ELDER ELAINE MCCRAY OF THE NATIONAL BLACK PRESBYTERIAN CAUCUS, PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
Rev. Dixon and Elder McCray respectively serve as the president and treasurer of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC), which is committed to Jesus Christ. The NBPC works to “Enable-Equip-and Empower” people of the African Diaspora, in dealing with current issues that adversely affect, or that can enhance their lives, in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and society.
ADDRESS | P.O. Box 1003, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
WEBSITE | www.nationalnbpc.org