May 25, 2025

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May 25, 2025 9:30AM & 11:00AM Sixth 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 Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM

Sunday School: 9:30AM Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103

Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM

Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304

Youth Group Room 208/209 | 6:00PM

4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306

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

2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301 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 June 8 | G - L, June 15 | M - R, June 22 | S - Z, June 29 | A - F Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 25, 2025

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

Prelude | John Grecia, organ Nimrod (from Enigma Variations)

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

+ Call to Worship Alleluia, Christ is risen.

The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia.

Let the peoples praise you, O God. Let all the peoples praise you. + Hymn 340: This Is My Song

FINLANDIA

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Loving God, we confess that we are an anxious people who deny your blessing and fail to keep your word.

Forgive us, we pray, for these and all our sins, that we might live in peace and reflect your love in the world; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Who is in a position to condemn?

Only Jesus Christ. And he lived for us, died for us, rose for us, and prays for us.

Know that in Jesus Christ you are forgiven and be at peace. Thanks be to God. + Response of Praise: Alleluia!

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

Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Ryan Balsan

CELTIC ALLELUIA

Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Jeremiah 6: 13-16 + Hymn 282: Come Down, O Love Divine

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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 14:25-31 Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars Praise the Lord, Ye Servants John Blow (1649-1708) Praise the Lord, ye servants, O praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord: from this time forth evermore.

Sermon | “Peace in the Midst” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan Time for Reflection Affirmation of Faith | 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.

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 No Time Trad. Camp Meeting Hymn/Setting: Susan Brumfield Rise, oh, fathers/mothers rise; let’s go meet ‘em in the skies. We will hear the angels singing in that morning. Oh, I really do believe that, just before the end of time, we will

hear the angels singing in that morning. No time to tarry here, no time to wait for you.

No time to tarry here, for I’m on my journey home. Brothers/Sisters, oh, fare ye well, for I’m on my journey home. Oh, I really do believe that, just before the end of time, we will hear the angels singing in that morning. + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars Hear My Prayer

Moses Hogan (1957-2003)

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 8: Eternal Father, Strong to Save

MELITA

Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars God Be with You Till We Meet Again Jeremiah Eames Rankin/William G. Tomer Postlude | John Grecia, organ Grand Fantasia on “Melita”

Setting: John Riley (b. 1958)

SUMMERTIME AT WAYNE PRES STARTING NEXT SUNDAY | 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: Room 103 | Elementary School: Fireside Room CONTACT KELLI MASTERS ABOUT 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

CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Brett Gutsche, by Marcia Rutledge, Stuart Gutsche & Stephen Gutsche.

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, familyfriendly, 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.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, June 1, 2025 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Ordination, Installation & Bell Sunday Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching

Sunday, June 8, 2025 Worship in-person & online at 10:00AM Pentecost & New Member Reception Rev. Timothy Pretz Preaching

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK CORRINE O’CONNELL Corrine O’Connell is the Chief Executive Director of Habitat for HumanityPhiladelphia, which is a partner of WPC’s Construction Ministry.

EMAIL | corinneo@habitatphiladelphia.org ADDRESS | 60 Surrey Way, Devon, PA 19333

ANNOUNCEMENTS CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW Tomorrow, Monday, May 26, 2025 our Church Office will be closed and all staff will be off in observance of Memorial Day. Office hours will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, May 27.

LET’S PAUSE... AS WE HEAD INTO SUMMER Join the women of the church for fellowship, dinner, reflection and prayer next Sunday, June 1 from 6:008:00PM in the Fireside Room. Contact WinGS Elder, Courtney Bodnar for more information and to RSVP at: (484) 343-7000 or courtneyabang@gmail.com.

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. 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.

WPC SUMMER TAILGATE Save the date and join us Sunday, June 29 from 11:00AM-1:00PM for an afternoon of summertime fun and fellowship for the whole family. Enjoy food, including an Esposito’s pig roast, music and good company amongst our shared church community. For food donations and volunteer sign-ups, visit 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