BYTERIANCHURCH
June 15, 2025 10:00AM Worship
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31, 2025
Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Room 103
Elementary School | Fireside Room
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers
Rooms 101/102 | 10:00AM
Coffee Hour
Connector | 11:00AM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Craig, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, John Larkin, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Susan, Tim, 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
June 22 | M - R, July 6 | S - Z, July 13 | A - F, July 20 | G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com | (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, June 15, 2025
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Melanie Eberhard, organ
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Un poco Allegro (from Sonata No. 4 , BWV 528)
+ Call to Worship
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with thanksgiving. Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. For the LORD is good, his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
+ Hymn 1: NICAEA Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Almighty and merciful God, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.
O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Forgive those who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to the world in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O Merciful God, for his sake, that we may live a holy, just, and humble life to the glory of your holy name.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Hear the good news!
As people born of water and the Spirit we have died to the old life, and a new life has begun. God’s grace is poured out upon us day by day. Come to the water and remember your baptism. Be thankful, and live as one who has been raised to new life! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Glory Be to the Father
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Ryan Balsan
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Genesis 1:1-5; 20-23; 26-31
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 | Romans 12:9-21
Anthem | Quartet
Holy, Blessed Trinity Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Holy, blessed Trinity, We adore Thee blessed Union of the Trinity. Magnify and praise we Father , Son and Holy Spirit. Holy, blessed Trinity, Perfect in power, in love , and purity. One in Three , Three in One , merciful and mighty, Holy. Holy, blessed Trinity. Holy, blessed Trinity, All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea. Lord God we praise Thee , Father , Son , and Holy Spirit. Holy, blessed Trinity, Amen. Glory be to Thee O God on high and on earth below be praise, Glory to Thee O God on high. Alleluia.
Time for Reflection
+ Hymn 488: WATERLIFE I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism
Alexander Charles van Ostenbridge, son of Lindsay and Charles van Ostenbridge
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. Sermon | “The
Celebration of WPC High School Seniors
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 | Ryan Fleming, Director Ubi Caritas Audrey Snyder (b. 1953) Where charity and love are , God is there. Christ's love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear , and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. - Anonymous, 10th century
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Summer Chancel Choir
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord George Whelpton (1847-1930) | Samuel S. Wesley (1861-1935)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 12: ST. DENIO Immortal , Invisible , God Only Wise
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
May the Peace of God Surround You Gary Metheny
Postlude | Melanie Eberhard, organ Alleluyas
Simon Preston (1938-2022)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP AHEAD
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM
Baptism Sunday
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Baptism Sunday
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS
The flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for young Alexander van Ostenbridge whose baptism we celebrate today.
SUPPORT YOUTH MINISTRY
: ONE PUZZLE PIECE AT A TIME ! MINISTRY: ONE PUZZLE PIECE TIME!
Your contribution helps to offset the cost of the 2025 Montreat Youth Trip. Find us in the Connector after Worship today 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 helps our youth flourish in faith, friendship, and service. Let’s complete the puzzle together to empower our youth on their journeys to discipleship!
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.
CASSEROLE MINISTRY
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Summer is here, and so is the need for helping hands! We’re looking for volunteers to join us in the kitchen on Friday, June 20 from 9:00AM-12:00PM. We’d love for you to lend a hand in preparing meals for those in need. Interested? Email Beth Greenwood at: bethwood@comcast.net. Come together to make a difference... one casserole at a time!
WAYNE
ORATORIO SOCIETY - SUMMER
SING I
& II On Tuesdays, July 15 and August 5, from 7:00-9:00PM in the Chapel, you are invited to attend Summer Sing with The Wayne Oratorio Society. These are 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.
CAROL CLAYPOOLE
DIRECTOR OF THE GREAT VALLEY GOOD CUPBOARD (GVFC)
Through private donations and the Chester County Food Bank, GVFC provides food and other necessary items to needy individuals and families living in the Wayne and Great Valley areas. GVFC is located at the Baptist Church in the Great Valley in Devon, PA.
ADDRESS | 945 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
CHARLOTTE BAJUS
Radnor High School
Fairfield University
Nursing
CHLOE CAMERON
Conestoga High School
West Chester University
Psychology & Marketing
Piedmont University
Exercise & Sports Sciences
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University
Economics
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University
Actuarial Sciences & Risk Management
Radnor High School
University of Rochester
Radnor High School
Villanova University
Conestoga High School
UMass Amherst
Commonwealth Honors College
Linguistics
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University
Psychology & Marketing
Upper Dublin High School
University of Delaware
Computer Science
Conestoga High School
West Chester University
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
CHARLOTTE BAJUS
Radnor High School
Fairfield University
Nursing
CHLOE CAMERON
Conestoga High School
West Chester University
Psychology & Marketing
Exercise & Sp
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
Radnor High School
Fairfield University
Nursing
BILLY CO
Spring-Ford
Penn Sta
CHRIS CO
Spring-Ford
Penn Sta
Actuarial Sciences & Risk M
CHLOE CAMERON
Conestoga High School
West Chester University
Psychology & Marketing
University
Exercise & Sports Sciences
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University Economics
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University
Actuarial Sciences & Risk Management
TEDDY MONAHAN
Radnor High School
University of Rochester
MARK PASLES
Radnor High School
Villanova University
ALLIE NAIVA
Conestoga High School
UMass Amherst
Commonwealth Honors College
Linguistics
KATHRYN MULL
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University
Psychology & Marketing
MICHAEL ROTHKOPF
Upper Dublin High School
University of Delaware
Computer Science
NICHOLAS SHIN
Conestoga High School
West Chester University
TEDDY MONAHAN
Radnor High School
University of Rochester
MARK PASLES
Radnor High School
Villanova University
Spring-Ford High School
Penn State University
Psychology & Marketing
Upper Dublin High School
University of Delaware
Computer Science
Conestoga High School
UMass Amherst
Commonwealth Honors College Linguistics
Conestoga High School
West Chester University