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W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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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

TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica See you in September!

Children’s Choir Room 303 | 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

Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM

Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM

Confirmation Class See you next week!

WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Join us again on June 1 at 6:00PM.

Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM

Youth Group See you next week!

Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Craig, Diana Whaley, Jane, Jess and family, the family of Jill Leaman, Joann, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, the family of Richard Cushing, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, and Tim 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 May 18 | S - Z, May 25 | A - F, June 8 | G - L, June 15 | M - R Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 11, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Easter + Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Director Romanze in F, Op. 118, No. 5 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) | Arr. Joseph Kauffman + Call to Worship Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!

Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. + Hymn 265: Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

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+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you, We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy.

We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness.

In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin.

Do not cast us away from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us.

Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. + Declaration of Forgiveness Our righteousness is found in Christ alone, a gift of God by faith.

Beloved people of God, believe the good news: through the grace of Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Thanks be to God. + Response of Praise: Alleluia!

CELTIC ALLELUIA

+ 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 | Bible in a Bookbag, Hans Coetzee Presentation of the First Grade Bibles Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Luke 6:27-36 + Hymn 440: Jesus, Lover of My Soul

ABERYSTWYTH

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 | I John 4:7-21 Anthem | Melanie Sarakatsannis, soprano | Kayla MacKinnon, soprano De Torrente in Via (from Dixit Dominus) George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore, shall he lift up his head.

Sermon | “Love that Grows” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan Time for Reflection Affirmation of Faith | A selection from A Brief Statement of Faith We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation. In

everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still.

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 | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Scholars O Thou Sweetest Source Charles Wood (1866-1927) O, Thou sweetest Source of gladness, light's all lovely fountain head, Who, alike in joy and sadness, Leavest none unvisited; Breath of Godhead, highest King, Who upholding everything, Wilt uphold, with love undying, Hear, o hear me humbly crying. From thy throne, as April shower, Thou descendest, heavenly One, Freighted with thy sevenfold dower, From the Father, and the Son; Bring me, noble Guest divine, God's own blessings they are thine, Freely dealt at thy good pleasure, Fill me with abundant measure. Save, uphold and go before me, Fainting, be my staff and rod: Dying, to new life restore me, Buried, be my grave, O God: From the dust when I arise, Come, exalt me to the skies, Where thou within realms supernal, Feed thy saints with joys eternal.

Amen. + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | Beth Greenwood, soprano | Kayla MacKinnon, soprano | Madelyne Mathe, alto Lift Thine Eyes (from Elijah)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1887)

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 39: Great is Thy Faithfulness

FAITHFULNESS

Benediction | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Scholars Alleluia Michael Praetorius (1571-1621 Postlude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Director Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Karelia-Overture, Op. 10

CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and in celebration of Linda & Carl Teets for their 50th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2025.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, May 18 Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Baptism & Confirmation Sunday

Worship online at 9:30AM

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK REV. HOWARD CHILDS AND CHUCK MARSHALL RADNOR TOWNSHIP CIVIC ASSOCIATION (RTCA) Rev. Childs serves as President and Chuck as Treasurer. RTCA is a nonprofit organization providing the community with educational, cultural and social programs. It is the only remaining African-American owned community center on the Main Line. Center's use is open and available to anyone in the community.

ADDRESS | P.O. Box 8141, Wayne, PA 19087

PCUSA MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK DORI HJALMARSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HONDURAS Dori is serving in Honduras with the Presbyterian Church of Honduras.She accompanies, coordinates and coaches lay and pastoral leaders of the Presbyterian Church of Honduras as they broaden theological education and strengthen the church’s leadership capacity.

EMAIL | dori.hjalmarson@pcusa.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS LUNCH & LEARN WITH JOHN GRECIA You’re invited to join us in the Chapel on Sunday, June 8, following 10:00AM Worship to Lunch & Learn with our Director of Music Ministries, John Grecia. Get to know John and his many musical worlds, discuss hymns, community building through musical ensembles, the regional impact of the Wayne Oratorio Society, and the profound place that music holds within the worship experience. Event concludes with a Q&A. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Make a difference by donating blood at WPC on Wednesday, May 14, 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!

2025 5th ANNUAL SUNSET SOCIAL | HOSTED BY WinGS “Together, we CAN do anything!” Relax & reconnect with the women of the congregation at Hilltop House in Devon on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30PM. Come and unwind with a light supper and good conversation overlooking beautiful scenery. RSVP on waynepres.org by Sunday, May 18.

CASSEROLE MINISTRY | HELP IS NEEDED FRIDAY, MAY 16 Please join The Casserole Ministry in the WPC Kitchen on Friday, May 16 from 9:00AM - 11:30AM to cook for those less fortunate. Food insecurity is on the rise; come be a part of the solution! To sign-up, contact Lynne Samson at LynneSamson3@gmail.com.

RISE AGAINST HUNGER: LET’S PACK 20,000 MEALS TOGETHER! We invite you to join us in the Chapel on Sunday, June 1 following 10:00AM Summer Worship to pack 20,000 meals in support of Rise Against Hunger. This is an exciting, hand-on volunteer opportunity, and a wonderful way for us to put our faith-in-action by coming together as a church community to do good. Sign-up today using the QR code.

ADVENTURE INTO THE WILD OF VBS 2025 | REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We’re finding our way in a world gone wild this summer! Join us June 23-27 from 9AM-12PM. For children aged 4 years as of June 1, 2025, through 4th grade. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Sign-up now at waynepres.org. With questions or interest in volunteering, please contact Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org.

SUMMERTIME AT WAYNE PRES STARTING JUNE 1, 2025 WORSHIP WITH US Sundays | June 1 - August 31 | 10:00AM Coffee Hour Fellowship | 11:00AM | Connector Can’t be here in person? Join us on Livestream! www.waynepres.org SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays | June 1 - August 31 | 10:00AM Preschool Sunday School | Room 103 Elementary Sunday School | Fireside Room CONTACT KELLI MASTERS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS FOR YOUTH! Kelli@waynepres.org SUMMER CHOIR Sundays | June 15 - August 31 9:00AM Practice | 10:00AM Sing in Worship High School Youth & Adults Welcome!

CONTACT JOHN GRECIA FOR MORE INFORMATION JGrecia@waynepres.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