May 18, 2025

W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

May 18, 2025 9:30AM & 11:00AM Fifth Sunday of Easter

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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 Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM

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

Confirmation Class Brunch Chapel | 9:30AM

Sunday School: 9:30AM

Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Youth Group Room 208/209 | 6:00PM WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Join us again on June 1 at 6:00PM.

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

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Craig, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean, and Tim We extend Christian sympathy to the following: the family of Jill Leaman who died on May 6, Betty Surbeck and family for the death of her brother, Richard Cushing, who died on May 7, and to the family of David Prescott, who died on May 9.

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 25 | A - F, June 8 | G - L, June 15 | M - R, June 22 | S - Z Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 18, 2025

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

Prelude | John Grecia, organ Neno lake Mungu (Listen, God Is Calling)

Anne Krentz Organ (b. 1960)

+ Call to Worship Sing to our God a new song.

God has done marvelous things!

Make a joyful noise to the Lord!

Break forth into joyous song and sing praises.

Let the sea roar and all that fills it.

Let the world and it’s people sing together for joy! + Hymn 33: Praise the Lord! God's Glories Show

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+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we have not borne the fruit of the Spirit.

We have not loved others as you have loved us.

We have denied the promises of baptism and cut ourselves off from you.

Forgive us, restore us, that we may abide in your love and live out your mercy, for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Christ Jesus loves us so much that he laid down his life for us and calls us his friends.

If we can forgive our friends, how much more does Christ forgive us.

Believe the good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. + Response of Praise: Alleluia!

+ Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

CELTIC ALLELUIA

Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Ryan Balsan Musical Offering | Children’s Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director | 9:30AM Service A King’s Kid Chad Bosarge/Kevin Stokes A King's kid, a King's kid. Oh my, gee whiz. I'm absolutely, positively, wonderfully His, a bona fide, justified King's kid. He owns all the stars in the universe. Hard to imagine what He's really worth. There's no house as great as His, with room enough for all of His kids.

Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Nehemiah 8:8-12 + Hymn 735: I Need Thee Every Hour

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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 | John 15:1-11 Anthem | Quartet My God, Accept My Heart This Day Joseph Roff (1910-1993) My God, accept my heart this day, and make it always thine, that I from thee no more may stray, no more from thee decline. Anoint me with thy heavenly grace and seal me for thine own; that I may see thy glorious face, and worship at thy throne. Let every thought, and work, and word to thee be ever given. Then life shall be thy service, Lord, and death the gate of heaven. Amen. - Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) Sermon | “All We Need?” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan Time for Reflection The Sacrament of Baptism | 9:30AM Service Baptism of Philippa Rose Slowik, daughter of Amy & Peter Slowik 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.

Welcoming 2025 Confirmation Class | 11:00AM Service 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 9:30AM: Chancel + Westminster Choirs | Naomi Conard & Braedon O’Hara, Soloists 11:00AM: Quartet + Scholars | Rebecca Siler & Braedon O’Hara, Soloists More Love Mark Miller (b. 1958) Four simple words we sing today. With these four words we ought to pray and take to heart this sacred phrase: “More love, less hate.” It seems so easy on its face. Four words to heal the human race, and yet we struggle to create more love, less hate. For love we stand! More love in this land! Will you join? Come, take my hand. When fear and violence touch our lives, hate separates, seeks to divide. Our faith in love won’t be denied. More love, less hate. Just as the night gives way to dawn, justice shines forth before too long. Until that day we will sing on, “More love, less hate.” + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | 9:30 Chancel + Westminster Youth Choirs | 11:00 Quartet + Choral Scholars Hear My Prayer Moses Hogan (1957-2003) Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 317: In Christ There Is No East or West

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Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel + Westminster Youth Choirs | 11:00 Quartet + Scholars God Be with You Till We Meet Again Jeremiah Eames Rankin/William G. Tomer Postlude | John Grecia, organ Voluntary from “Te Deum”

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704)

CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for young Philippa Rose Slowik whose baptism we celebrate today.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, May 25 Worship in-person at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship online at 9:30AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

Sunday, June 1 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Ordination, Installation & Bell Sunday Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching

Sunday, June 8 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Pentecost & New Member Reception Rev. Timothy Pretz Preaching

Sunday, June 15 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Baptism Sunday High School Seniors Recognition Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK REV. RUTH FAITH SANTANA-GRACE AND REV. KEVIN PORTER Rev. Santana-Grace has been our Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Philadelphia for 10 years, and has been the current co-moderator of General Assembly. Rev. Porter is the long-time Stated Clerk of our Presbytery. They serve more than 100 Presbyterian Churches and faith communities in the greater Philadelphia region.

ADDRESS | 915 East Gowen Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150

ANNOUNCEMENTS ELECTION DAY AT WPC This coming Tuesday, May 20, WPC will be serving as a polling place. The Main Entrance, Chapel and Connector will be fully utilized from 6AM-8PM. Please be conscious of heavy traffic in and around the building on this day.

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. 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 tonight!

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, family-friendly, hands-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.

LET’S PAUSE... AS WE HEAD INTO SUMMER Join the women of the church for fellowship, dinner, reflection and prayer on Sunday, June 1 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Fireside Room. Contact WinGS Elder, Courtney Bodnar for more information and to RSVP at: (484) 343-7000 or courtneyabang@gmail.com.

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.

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

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 11:00AM

Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 11:00AM

Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2025

Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2025

Heidi Bernholdt Abram Bodnar Anna Coetzee Andrew Dziedziak Matthew Fairfield Noah Herbert

Joy Hessels Violet Koster Ryan Mull Michael Walton Jack Warmkessel Julia Woytowich

Heidi Bernholdt Abram Bodnar Anna Coetzee Andrew Dziedziak Matthew Fairfield Noah Herbert

Joy Hessels Violet Koster Ryan Mull Michael Walton Jack Warmkessel Julia Woytowich

Sammie Yocum

Sammie Yocum

A very special thank you to this year’s Confirmation Mentors

A very special thank you to this year’s Confirmation Mentors

Martin Akram Cam Billmyer Elder, Lee Billmyer Elder, Courtney Bodnar Rick Davis Jacey Fancher Elder, Jen Galasso

Elder, Sharon Levitch John Lindsay Frank McPherson Margie McPherson Elder, Debbie Rothkopf Rev. Katy Shevel Elder, Linda Teets

Martin Akram Cam Billmyer Elder, Lee Billmyer Elder, Courtney Bodnar Rick Davis Jacey Fancher Elder, Jen Galasso

Elder, Sharon Levitch John Lindsay Frank McPherson Margie McPherson Elder, Debbie Rothkopf Rev. Katy Shevel Elder, Linda Teets

To our Confirmation Leaders & Volunteers: Thank you!

To our Confirmation Leaders & Volunteers: Thank you!

The Youth Committee Elder, Debbie Rothkopf Elder, Angela Tait

The Youth Committee Elder, Debbie Rothkopf Elder, Angela Tait

SUMMERTIME AT WAYNE PRES

SUMMERTIME AT WAYNE PRES

Starting Sunday, June 1, 2025

Starting Sunday, June 1, 2025

WORSHIP WITH US

WORSHIP WITH US

Sunday Worship | 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 Worship | 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

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays | June 1 - August 31 | 10:00AM Preschool Sunday School | Room 103 Elementary Sunday School | Fireside Room

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

CONTACT KELLI MASTERS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS FOR YOUTH! Kelli@waynepres.org

SUMMER CHOIR

SUMMER CHOIR

Sundays | June 15 - August 31 9:00AM Practice | 10:00AM Sing in Worship High School Youth & Adults Welcome!

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

CONTACT JOHN GRECIA FOR MORE INFORMATION JGrecia@waynepres.org

W YNE

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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