March 9, 2025

YNE W PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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 Knox Room | 9:30AM

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 Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM

Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM

Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM

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

First Sunday in Lent + Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | 9:30AM Selah Bell Choir | 11AM Te Deum Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director Take It to the Lord in Prayer Sandra Eithun + 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: Forty Days and Forty Nights

AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH

+ 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)

WONDROUS LOVE

+ 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 Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Arrangement: Arnold Sherman (b. 1948)

Scripture Reading | Matthew 4: 1-11 Anthem | Quartet My Spirit Longs for Thee

Simon Lole (b. 1957)

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: The Glory of These Forty Days

ERHALT UNS, HERR

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS LET’S PAUSE... FOR LENT | SUNDAYS, 6:00-8:00PM, FIRESIDE ROOM Join women from the congregation for a 7-week devotional series for Lent. This will be a time of fellowship, dinner, Lenten reflection and prayer. Contact Courtney Bodnar at courtneyabang@gmail.com with questions, and to sign-up for weekly communication.

WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH: SPRING CLASS OFFERING BEGINS MARCH 23 Grief is lonely and painful, but grieving can help you heal and move ahead. Walking the Mourner’s Path (WTMP) is a process-oriented eight-week series of classes intended to help one move through grief toward joyful acceptance and living. We invite you to join our dedicated leaders and other grieving community members who are committed to making space for you. We will meet on Sundays, March 23-May 18 at 11:00AM. To register, contact Regina Bolling, ExecutiveAssistant@waynepres.org. For more information, contact Rev. Tim Pretz, TPretz@waynepres.org.

WOMEN IN THE WORD: LETTERS OF JOHN | SPRING BIBLE STUDY Women in the Word, returns Wednesday, March 26 at 10:00AM in the Fireside Room, and you are invited! Join us to study and discuss the Letters of John with a particular focus on the themes presented in 1st John. Contact Dory Hoxie for more information at: deehoxie@gmail.com. Livestream option is available.

SENIORS’ PIPE ORGAN TOUR & LUNCHEON Calling all Seniors! The Deacons invite you to join us on Sunday, March 30 from 12:00-2:30PM for a special tour of WPC’s historic Austin Pipe Organ, given by our very own, John Grecia, and will be followed by lunch in the Chapel. Spots are limited to 30 attendees & registration will close on March 24. Visit waynepres.org to sign-up today, and contact Margie McPherson with questions at: MCPHEMARGIE@gmail.com. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE 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 on climate change, faith, and culture with us on Friday, April 4, at 7:30PM, and lead a more informal discussion on Saturday morning, April 5, at 10:00AM. Plan to join us to hear from a scientist of faith and vision who understands that climate change is a threat multiplier which worsens today’s most serious humanitarian issues – hunger, poverty, lack of access to clean water, injustice, refugee crises, and more.

PASTORAL & WORSHIP 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 Interim Pastoral Care Associate (Wednesdays and Fridays) 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