BYTERIANCHURCH
July 27, 2025 10:00AM Worship
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Tissot, James, 1836-1902 Lord's Prayer, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. Christ on the Road to Emmaus, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN [retrieved July 16, 2025]. [retrieved July 23, 2025].
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
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 on August 10 at 11:30AM.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Carl, Craig, Greg Hagin, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, Johnson, Kiki Ross, Nancy, Richard, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Susan, and the Youth Director search
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
August 3: S - Z | August 10: A - F | August 17: G - L | August 24: M - R
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com | (484) 557 - 5733
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, July 27, 2025 7th Sunday after Pentecost
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Michelle Finisdore, handbells
American Folk Tune (19th Century) Amazing Grace
+ Call to Worship
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord!
Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before our God with thanksgiving. Come, let us extol our Lord with music and praises.
+ Hymn 24:
MANNA God , Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
+ 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, 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, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways. Through the name of Christ Jesus, we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Friends, 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.
Moment for Faith-in-Action
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 103: 1-14, 17
+ Hymn 36: AR HYD Y NOS For the Fruit of All Creation
Scripture Reading | Matthew 6:9-15 Words
Musical Offering
Michelle Finisdore, handbells | Kathryn Mull, flute | Ryan Fleming, piano
The Gift of Love Trad. English Melody|Adapted by Hal H. Hopson
Setting: Brenda E. Austin
Sermon | “Forgiveness (Handle with Care)” | The Rev. Dr. Sally A. Brown
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
Summer Chancel Choir | Ruth Bailis, alto | David Price, tenor | Josef Samargia, bass
Rejoice in the Lord Away Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Rejoice in the Lord away, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God , which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord.
+ 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 645: MIT FREUDEN ZART Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
Sevenfold Amen Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)
Please remain seated until the conclusion of the Postlude. Thank you.
Postlude | Michelle Finisdore, handbells | John Grecia, piano Hallelujah Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) | Arr. Mareike Davis
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Communion Sunday
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Baptism Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching