YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
March 30, 2025 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Fourth Sunday in Lent
TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Room | 9:30AM
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM
Coffee Hour
Connector | 10:30AM
Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103
Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304
2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301
4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306
6th & 7th Grades | Rm 204
High School | Rm 208/209
Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM
Confirmation Class Knox Room | 9:30AM Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Fireside Room | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Carl, Craig, Carolyn, Diana Whaley, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann Palmer, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Richard Cushing, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, Tim, and the family of Wendy Finisdore.
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 Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname April 6 | G - L, April 13 | M - R, April 20 | S - Z, April 27 | A - F
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, March 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday in Lent
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Sinfonia to Cantata BWV 106
+ Call to Worship
O come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving, singing joyful songs of praise.
+ Hymn: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING My Life Flows On
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you, We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. Therefore, consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 3)
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Ryan Balsan
Moment for Mission | One Great Hour of Sharing
Scripture Reading | I Samuel 3:1-10 Prayer for Illumination
+ Hymn 722: CANONBURY Lord , Speak to Me , That I May Speak
Scripture Reading | Matthew 9:9-13
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
Almighty and Everlasting God Orlando Gibbons (1582-1625)
Almighty and everlasting God , mercifully look upon our infirmities , and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us , through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sermon | “Jesus Calling” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan
Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith | The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
Text the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to our church's Giving Number: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
O Love Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979)
O Love , that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give thee back the life I owe , that in thy ocean depths its flow may richer , fuller be. O Joy, that seeks me through the pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain , and feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be. – George Matheson (18421906)
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Hear Us as We Pray, O Lord Boyd Bacon (b. 1948)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 299: HANOVER You Servants of God , Your Master Proclaim
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Lead Us , O Lord Boyd Bacon
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Sortie Leon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
*Livestream available
Sunday, April 6
Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Orchestra Sunday
Palm Sunday | April 13
Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
9:30AM Children’s Procession
Maundy Thursday | April 17
Worship at 7:00PM*
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
Good Friday at WPC | April 18
Worship at 12:00PM*
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Procession to WPC starts at 11:45AM at Wayne United Methodist Church.
Easter Sunday | April 20
Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Overflow seating available. Bells, Brass & Choir
Sunday, April 27 | One Service Only! Worship at 10:00AM*
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Cornerstone Orchestra Sunday
2025 WOMEN’S RETREAT: EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS APRIL 1!
Experience God’s presence in transition, and join the women of WPC on May 2-4, 2025 at the St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA for a weekend of refreshment, creativity & reflection. Meet new friends, enjoy good food and rest in God’s presence. Hosted by WinGS & facilitated by The Rev. Jane Filkin. For sign-up and more information, visit waynepres.org. Registration deadline is April 18.
PLAN TO JOIN US FOR KATHARINE HAYHOE AT WPC
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, is a climate scientist, professor, author of “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, ” and evangelical Christian. She will speak at WPC on Friday, April 4, at 7:30PM, and lead a more informal discussion, with limited spaces available, on Saturday morning, April 5, at 10:00AM. Learn more and sign-up at waynepres.org.
SUMMER 2025 HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT AT MONTREAT
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Montreat is a private, non-profit conference center with roots n the PC(USA), gathering youth to experience God’s transforming power, and inspire love for the world. Join us July 27 - August 2, 2025. Learn more and register now at waynepres.org. Contact Kelli Masters at kelli@waynepres.org.
DINNER
& A
MOVIE:
MOANA 2 Children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 are invited to join Children’s Ministry on Friday, April 11 in the Chapel from 6:00 - 8:00PM for a special screening of Disney’s Moana 2 (2024). Pizza and popcorn are on the menu. Sign-up today at waynepres.org and email Kelli Masters with any questions at: kelli@waynepres.org.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! ADVENTURE INTO THE WILD OF VBS 2025
Many volunteers make Vacation Bible School the most exciting week of the summer. Adults and teens are needed to complete our team! Help out for a day or all week. There is something for everyone to do! June 23-27 from 9AM-12PM. Contact Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org.
UPCOMING WAYNE ORATORIO CONCERT
Come, experience the Wayne Oratorio Society's premiere of John Knowles Paine's majestic Mass in D on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at 7:30PM. This work, published in 1866, was the first significant large-scale choral work, written by an American composer, to gain recognition in both the United States and Europe. All are welcome to attend. A freewill offering will be taken during intermission to support the Society.
RICHELL MANIGAULT
PRINCIPAL OF CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Richell Manigault is the Principal of Cornerstone Christian Academy. She has visited WPC on many occasions especially with the students receiving the Susan Galloway scholarships.
ADDRESS | 1939 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143-5513
PCUSA MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
CINDY CORRELL COMPANIONSHIP FACILITATOR
Cindy serves as the Presbyterian Hunger Program/Joining Hands Companionship Facilitator in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with a focus on Haiti. Joining Hands networks strive to alleviate poverty and suffering through community education, advocacy, alternative economic activities, lifestyle changes, and spiritual grounding.
EMAIL | cindy.corell@pcusa.org