June 22, 2025 10:00AM Worship
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERMON SERIES
: 34
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
Sunday, June 22, 2025
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901) Cantilena
+ 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: LOBE DEN HERREN Praise Ye the Lord , the Almighty
+ 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
+ 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: BRIDEGROOM Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
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.
+ Hymn 377 ( v. 1): HOUSTON 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 George Whelpton (1847-1930)
Samuel S. Wesley (1861-1935)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 550:
Give Praise to the Lord
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! FAMILY: 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 AHEAD
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! 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!