YNE BYTERIANCHURCH
May 25, 2025
9:30AM & 11:00AM
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers
Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM
Coffee Hour
Connector | 10:30AM
Youth Group
Room 208/209 | 6:00PM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent
Join us again on June 1 at 6:00PM.
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
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
Sunday, May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday of Easter
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Nimrod (from Enigma Variations)
+ 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
+ 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
Scripture Reading | Jeremiah 6: 13-16
Prayer for Illumination + Hymn 282: DOWN AMPNEY Come Down , O Love Divine
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
Moses Hogan (1957-2003) Hear My Prayer
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 8: MELITA Eternal Father , Strong to Save
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Jeremiah Eames Rankin/William G. Tomer God Be with You Till We Meet Again
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Grand Fantasia on “Melita”
Setting: John Riley (b. 1958)
S U M M E R T I M E A T W A Y N E P R E S
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