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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERMON SERIES Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

SUMMER SUNDAYS: EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP 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 We invite you to the Connector at 11:00AM to celebrate staff member Buff Barnes, and her husband James Barnes, as they prepare to depart for a new season of life in Maine. Join us to honor their 32 years as WPC Members!

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Craig, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, 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 July 6: S - Z | July 13: A - F | July 20: G - L | July 27: M - R Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com | (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, June 22, 2025

2nd Sunday after Pentecost + Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | John Grecia, organ Cantilena

Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)

+ 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 35: Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

LOBE DEN HERREN

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Holy God, you show us your justice. You call for us to be emissaries of your peace and righteousness in our world. But time and time again, we seek our own good above the needs and the good of others. We walk in the ways of power, pride, and greed, rather than walking in loving communion with you and with one another. We are lost, Lord. Yet again and again you lead us mercifully back to you. You ask to have faith that you love and accept us despite our missteps and broken vision of justice. Set us free from conflict with others and free from the conflict within ourselves. May your Spirit renew us in your vision of justice.

Compel us by your grace and love to work for every form of human flourishing in your name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. + Declaration of Forgiveness No matter what we have done or left undone, our God is full of grace, love, and mercy.

Believe the Good News of the Gospel.

In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

+ Response of Praise: Glory Be to the Father

GLORIA PATRI

+ Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Katy Shevel Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 + Hymn 285: Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song

BRIDEGROOM

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 | Hebrews 11:1-3 Anthem | Quartet From the Rising of the Sun Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley (1825-1889) From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same my Name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered up unto my Name: for my Name shall be great among the heathen, thus saith the Lord!

Sermon | “What’s in a word?” | The Rev. Katy Shevel Time for Reflection Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism Michael Ellis

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.

HOUSTON

+ Hymn 377 ( v. 1): I Want to Walk as a Child of Light

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 O Love! O Life!

Stephan Casurella (b. 1973) O Love! O Life! Our faith and sight thy presence maketh one, as through transfigured clouds of white we trace the noonday sun. So, to our mortal eyes subdued, flesh-veiled, but not concealed, we know in thee the fatherhood and heart of God revealed. We faintly hear, we dimly see, in differing phrase we pray; but, dim or clear, we own in thee. The Light, the Truth, the Way! Our friend, our brother, and our Lord, what may thy service be? Nor name, nor form, nor ritual word, but simply following thee. Thy litanies, sweet offices of love and gratitude; Thy sacramental liturgies, the joy of doing good. - John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | Summer Chancel Choir Hear Our Prayer, O Lord Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

George Whelpton (1847-1930) Samuel S. Wesley (1861-1935)

+ Hymn 550: Give Praise to the Lord

LAUDATE DOMINUM

Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir May the Peace of God Surround You

Gary Metheny

Postlude | John Grecia, organ Toccata in Seven

John Rutter (b. 1945)

DEAR CHURCH FAMILY: VISIT OUR LOST & FOUND! Have you misplaced a Bible, water bottle, jacket, or other personal item? Items from our Lost & Found are currently set up on a table in the Connector. Please stop by after Worship today to check for anything you might have left behind.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, June 29, 2025 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Baptism Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

Sunday, July 06, 2025 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Communion Sunday Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Michael Ellis whose baptism we celebrate today.

SUPPORT YOUTH MINISTRY: ONE PUZZLE PIECE AT A 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!

ANNOUNCEMENTS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2025 VBS kicks off tomorrow, June 23 until Friday, June 27 from 9:00AM-12:00PM. As we prepare to welcome our 90+ children for a week of learning, laughter, and growing in faith, please take a moment to lift them up in prayer, that they may encounter God’s love in a powerful way. Let’s also remember our incredible, asking for strength, joy, and wisdom as they serve. We can’t wait to see what God will do!

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.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE | JULY 9 Make a difference by donating blood at WPC on Wednesday, July 9, anytime from 1:30PM - 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!

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.

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK TROY MOUZONT DIRECTOR OF OUTLEY HOUSE Troy guides the activities at Outley House, a Self Inc. men's shelter and City Lights Partner in Philadelphia. Besides long-term housing, Outley House offers case management, counseling and job training for hundreds of formerly homeless men. They regularly provide invaluable volunteer "man power" for CityLights projects.

ADDRESS | 6901 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 EMAIL | Mouzont@selfincorp.org.

PASTORAL 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 PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATE 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