YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
March 9, 2025 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
First 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
Confirmation Class
Coffee Hour
Connector | 10:30AM
Sunday School: 9:30AM
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
Knox Room | 9:30AM Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE Fireside Room | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Bob, Carl, Joann Palmer, Craig, Carolyn, Debby Jones, Diana Whaley, Jacklyn, Jane, family of Janice Hill, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Melissa, Sean MacLaughlin, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Tim, Tyler and family, and Vijay.
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
March 16 | M - R, March 23 | S - Z, March 30 | A - F, April 6 | G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 9, 2025
+ Please stand as you are able.
First Sunday in Lent
Prelude | 9:30AM Selah Bell Choir | 11AM Te Deum Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director
Sandra Eithun Take It to the Lord in Prayer
+ Call to Worship
Oh Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet. And a light unto my path. Your Word is my heritage forever; And the joy of my heart.
+ Hymn 167: AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH Forty Days and Forty Nights
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Holy God, you call for us to bring our burdens to you, to lay bare the confessions of our hearts. We confess that we are distracted and weary; angry and resentful; jealous and bitter. We are drawn into arguments with our friends and neighbors. We are tempted by greed and promises of power. We ignore those who cry out in pain and call for justice; our hearts are calloused by indifference. We have been hurt in the past when we have tried to help others. We are afraid to extend our hands outward for fear of getting hurt again. Forgive us for what we have done and left undone, Lord. Heal our broken hearts. Give us the courage to instruments of your peace once more. Help us never to forget your love for us and for all your children in our midst. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 1)
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 91
Anthem |
9:30AM Selah Bell Choir | 11AM Te Deum Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director
O Sacred Head , Now Wounded
Scripture Reading | Matthew 4: 1-11
Anthem | Quartet
My Spirit Longs for Thee
Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) Arrangement: Arnold Sherman (b. 1948)
My Spirit longs for thee within my troubled breast , though I unworthy be of so divine a guest. Of so divine a guest, unworthy though I be , yet has my heart no rest unless it come from thee. Unless it come from thee , in vain , I look around , in all that I can see , no rest is to be found. No rest is to be found but in thy blessed love. O let my wish be crowned and send it from above.
Sermon | The Rev. Katy Shevel | “Shield the Joyous”
Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith | The Confession of 1967 (Part 9.08)
In Jesus of Nazareth, true humanity was realized once for all. Jesus, a Palestinian Jew, lived among his own people and s hared their needs, temptations, joys, and sorrows. He expressed the love of God in word and deed and became a brother to all kinds of sinful men and women.5 But his complete obedience led him into conflict with his people. His life and teaching judged their goodness, religious aspirations, and national hopes. Many rejected him and demanded his death. In giving himself freely for them, he took upon himself the judgment under which everyone stands6 convicted. God raised him from the dead, vindicating him as Messiah and Lord. The victim of sin became victor, and won the victory over sin and death for all.
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
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place (from A German Requiem)
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts. For my soul , it longeth, yea, fainteth , for the courts of the Lord. My soul and body crieth out , yea, for the living God. Blest are they that dwell within Thy house; they praise Thy name evermore.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
O Lord , Hear Our Prayer Eric Thiman (1900-1975)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 165: ERHALT UNS, HERR The Glory of These Forty Days
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Robert Wetzler (b. 1932) God Be Merciful to Us
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Grand Chorus (in Gregorian Tonality)
Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
PHISHING SCAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be aware of recent phishing scam attempts targeting members of our congregation. Scammers may pose as church staff or leaders, requesting money, gift cards, or personal information via email, text, or phone calls. For more information and helpful tips on how to avoid these scams, visit our website at waynepres.org/phishing.
PICK UP YOUR LENTEN DEVOTIONAL TODAY
Our Lenten Devotional is very special this year—because it was created by us! Be guided through Lent with beautiful original artwork and daily reflections from the thoughtful perspective of your friends at Wayne Presbyterian Church. "Encounters with Jesus in Matthew's Gospel: Lenten Devotional 2025" are free for pickup outside the Sanctuary, and on our website.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 9:30 & 11:00AM
Sunday, March 16 10:00AM Service Only Youth Sunday Second Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 23
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Third Sunday of Lent
WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
DR. SAMUEL ROZFY
Dr. Samuel Rozfy, President of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo founded to train pastors and other leaders for service in the Evangelical (Presbyterian) Synod of the Nile and throughout the Middle East. 2024 will be Dr. Rozfy's first academic year as president of ETSC. EMAIL | srozfy@etsc.org