YNE BYTERIANCHURCH
June 1, 2025
10:00AM Worship
Seventh Sunday of Easter
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31, 2025
Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-School | Room 103
Elementary School | Fireside Room
Childcare | Infants & Toddlers
Rooms 101/102 | 10:00AM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE..
Coffee Hour
Connector | 11:00AM
Fireside Room | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Carl, Craig, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, Johnson, John Larkin, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Tim, and the Youth Director search
We extend Christian sympathy to: Jean Taylor, on the death of her brother, Al Taylor on May 6
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
June 8 | G - L, June 15 | M - R, June 22 | S - Z, July 6 | A - F
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com | (484) 557 - 5733
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Seventh Sunday of Easter
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Selah + Te Deum Bell Choirs | Ryan Fleming, Director Kevin McChesney (b. 1963) Proclamation
+ Call to Worship
All who thirst, come to the water. Come, all who are weary.
The Holy Spirit through Christ Jesus washes over us. Let us drink deeply of these living waters!
+ Hymn 611: HYMN TO JOY Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, our hearts are restless. We are distracted; we are impatient. Again and again, we lash out at others and fail to show grace to one another. Open our hearts to the fruit of the Spirit you cultivate within us. Forgive us, reconcile us with each other, and guide us back to you. Help us to embody patience with one another, and also with ourselves. For the sake of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Christ Jesus loves us so much that he laid down his life for us and calls us his friends. If we can forgive our friends, how much more does Christ forgive us.
Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
+ Response of Praise: Alleluia!
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
CELTIC ALLELUIA
Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Katy Shevel
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 27
+ Hymn 462: HANKEY I Love to Tell the Story
Scripture Reading | Galatians 5: 22-23 I Please read in unison. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Scripture Reading | James 5:7-11
Anthem | Michelle Finisdore, handbell soloist | Ryan Fleming, piano How Firm a Foundation from William Caldwell’s Union Harmony, 1837 Setting: Christine D. Anderson (b. 1949)
Sermon | “Trusting God’s Timing” | The Rev. Katy Shevel
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.
Ordination and Installation of Deacons & Elders
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 | Selah + Te Deum Bell Choirs | Ryan Fleming, Director
In the Shadow of Your Wings Karen L. Buckwalter (b. 1953)
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 298:
Benediction
ABBOT’S LEIGH Lord , You Give the Great Commission
Postlude | Selah + Te Deum Bell Choirs | Ryan Fleming, Director
Percussion: Samantha Armstrong, BettieAnn Brigham, Rev. Katy Shevel, John Grecia
The Lord Sends Us Forth Central American Folk Melody (ENVIADO)
Setting: Cathy Mocklebust (b. 1958)
Following the Postlude , we invite those who are interested to come up and try ringing a handbell.
THANK YOU TO THE SELAH & TE DEUM BELL CHOIRS! THE TE CHOIRS!
WE EXTEND GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR SHARING THEIR TIME AND WONDERFUL TALENTS WITH US TODAY IN WORSHIP
SELAH BELL CHOIR
Betsy Armstrong
Ruth Bailis
Belle Erickson
Michelle Finisdore
Melanie Sarakatsannis
Elisabeth Slate
Sherrie Schlecker
DIRECTOR
Ryan Fleming
TE DEUM BELL CHOIR
Susan Aggarwal
Susan DeJong
Michelle Finisdore
Nancy Galloway
Kim Gerard
Robin Herbert
Sally Kerns
Marty Laird
Sue Ellen Larkin
Eric Meneely
Lydia Soloman
Carol Zortman
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP LOOKING IN WORSHIP
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Pentecost & Orchestra Sunday
Rev. Timothy Pretz Preaching
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Baptism Sunday
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Baptism Sunday High School Seniors Recognition
Rev. Ryan Balan Preaching
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Baptism Sunday
Rev. Ryan Balan Preaching
JOIN SUMMER CHOIR JOIN CHOIR
SUNDAYS | JUNE 15 - AUGUST 31
9:00AM PRACTICE | 10:00AM SING IN WORSHIP
Love to sing? Join the Summer Choir at Wayne Presbyterian Church starting Sunday, June 15. We’ll meet in the Music Room at 9:00AM to learn three hymns and the morning’s choral anthem in advance of 10:00AM Worship. Adults and youth, high-school aged and up, are invited to sing. Invite friends, neighbors - anyone who would enjoy a fun and fulfilling morning of music making. Attend only once, or many times. All are welcome.
CONTACT JOHN GRECIA FOR MORE INFORMATION
JGrecia@waynepres.org
WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK WPC MISSION OF THE WEEK
NORTH AFRICA MISSIONARY FAMILY
Our Missionary Family serves in North Africa where they are part of a team working and living in the capital city, which is predominantly Muslim, in order to be a witness for Jesus Christ. The parents teach in an English-speaking school and the family shares the good news of Christ through relationship evangelism. Pray for their language learning, the new young church in their country and for local people to have an interest in studying God's word.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUNCH & LEARN WITH JOHN GRECIA You’re invited to join us in the Chapel on Sunday, June 8, following 10:00AM Worship to Lunch & Learn with our Director of Music Ministries, John Grecia. Get to know John and his many musical worlds, discuss hymns, community building through musical ensembles, the regional impact of the Wayne Oratorio Society, and the profound place that music holds within the worship experience. Event concludes with a Q&A.
ADVENTURE INTO THE WILD OF VBS 2025 | REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We’re finding our way in a world gone wild this summer! Join us June 23-27 from 9:00AM-12:00PM. For children aged 4 years as of June 1, 2025, through 4th grade. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Sign-up now at waynepres.org. With questions or interest in volunteering, please contact Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org.
WPC SUMMER TAILGATE Save the date and join us Sunday, June 29 from 11:00AM-1:00PM for an afternoon of summertime fun and fellowship for the whole family. After Worship, enjoy food, including an Esposito’s pig roast, music, and good company amongst our shared church community. For food donations and volunteer sign-ups, visit waynepres.org/summer-tailgate/.
POETRY AND THE BIBLE WITH REVS. RYAN & KATY
Sundays after church Poetry with your pastors At the Gryphon. Come!
Join your pastors Ryan and Katy after church on Sundays, July 6, 13, August 10, 17 and 24 offsite at the cozy Gryphon Cafe to chat poetry and the Bible! We’ll come together in the upstairs meeting room from 11:30AM-1:30PM. Outside food and drinks will not be permitted, though attendees are encouraged to support our friendly neighborhood hosts by indulging in a coffee, tea and/or sweet treat.
Ordination & Installation of Officers
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
ELDERS
CLASS OF 2028
Pam Clark
Children’s Ministry
Rick Davis
Adult Education
Bebe Forster
Nominating
Jean Kozicki
Faith in Action
Craig Stock
Communications & Technology
Liz Walton
Membership
Tim Zaro
Administration
YOUTH DEACONS
Ella Deitz
Mason Deitz
Faith Thuku
Ordination & Installation of Officers
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
DEACONS
CLASS OF 2026
Ian Roberson*
CLASS OF 2027
Debbie Gillespie**
CLASS OF 2028
Hans Coetzee
Nancy Esser
Tom Esser
Lani Fabere
Jacey Fancher
Jennie Hagin
Janine Leeper
Frank McPherson
Margie McPherson
Jenna O’Nell
Suzanne Segermark
Doug Smith
ELDERS
CLASS OF 2028
Pam Clark
Children’s Ministry
Rick Davis
Adult Education
Bebe Forster
Nominating
Jean Kozicki
Faith in Action
Craig Stock
Communications & Technology
Liz Walton
Membership
Tim Zaro
Administration
YOUTH DEACONS
Ella Deitz
Mason Deitz
Faith Thuku
*Filling one-year unexpired term
** Filling two-year expired term
DEACONS
CLASS OF 2026
Ian Roberson*
CLASS OF 2027
Debbie Gillespie**
CLASS OF 2028
Hans Coetzee
Nancy Esser
Tom Esser
Lani Fabere
Jacey Fancher
Jennie Hagin
Janine Leeper
Frank McPherson
Margie McPherson
Jenna O’Nell
Suzanne Segermark
Doug Smith
*Filling one-year unexpired term
** Filling two-year expired term