May 4, 2025

W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

May 4, 2025 9:30AM & 11:00AM Third Sunday of Easter

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!

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

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

Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304

Coffee Hour Connector | 10:30AM

4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306

Confirmation Class Knox Room | 9:30AM

High School | Rm 208/209

Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM

2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301 6th & 7th Grades | Rm 204

Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM WinGS: Let’s PAUSE.. for Lent Join us again on June 1 at 6:00PM.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, the family of Carl Teets, Jr., Craig, Diana Whaley, the family of Jacklyn Brunt, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, the family of Joan Buchanan, Joann Palmer, Johnson, Lauren, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, 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 11 | M - R, May 18 | S - Z, May 25 | A - F Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 04, 2025

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

Prelude | John Grecia, organ Arioso

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

+ Call to Worship Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. + Hymn 667: When Morning Gilds the Skies

LAUDES DOMINI

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Merciful God, in your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste the land and pollute the seas. The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor against neighbor and nation against nation. We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and have turned them into bonds of oppression.

Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive us. Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Do not fear, says the Lord, for I have redeemed you.

I have called you by name; you are mine.

God is doing a new thing; now it springs forth!

By 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 | Rise Against Hunger, Susan Aggarwal Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Joel 2:25-29 + Hymn 688: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

MORECAMBE

Scripture Reading | Galatians 5:16-25 Anthem | Quartet He is King of Kings African-American Spiritual/Setting: David Julian Michaels (b. 1964) He is King of Kings, He is Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ, the first and last, No one works like him. He built his throne up in the air and called his saints from everywhere. I know that my Redeemer lives and by his love sweet blessing gives. No one works like my Lord does.

Sermon | “Growing in Grace” | 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.

The Deacons’ Compassion Fund assists persons in financial need, funded by the generous donations of members and friends of our church. An additional and optional offering will be taken today to provide funds for this purpose. Designate ‘Deacon Compassion Fund’ on the offering envelope in the pew, when giving online, or on your check memo line, if you wish to allocate today’s gift to this effort.

Offertory Anthem | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Scholars | David Price, tenor Ain’t Got Time to Die

Hall Johnson (1888-1970)

Lord, I keep so busy praisin' my Jesus, Ain't got time to die. 'Cause when I'm healin' de sick, I'm praisin' my Jesus, Ain't got time to die. 'Cause it takes all o' my time to praise my Jesus, All o' my time to praise my Lord. If I don't praise Him, the rocks gonna cry out, "Glory and honor, Ain't got time to die. Lord, I keep so busy workin' for the Kingdom, Ain't got time to die. 'Cause when I'm feedin' the poor, I'm workin' for the Kingdom, Ain't got time to die. Lord, I keep so busy servin' my Master, Ain't got time to die. 'Cause when I'm givin' my all, I'm servin' my Master, Ain't got time to die. Now, won't you get outta my way, let me praise my Jesus? Get outta' my way, Let praise my Lord. If I don't praise Him, the rocks gonna cry out "Glory and honor, Glory and honor!"

Ain't got time to die. + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Orison | Chancel Choir Hear My Prayer

Moses Hogan (1957-2003)

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper and the Prayers of the People Invitation The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Communion of the People Prayer of Thanksgiving

+ Hymn 4: Holy God, We Praise Your Name

GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH

Benediction | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Scholars Michael Praetorious (1571-1621) Alleluia Postlude | John Grecia, organ Resurrection Dance

Adrian Vernon Fish (b. 1956)

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, May 11 Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Orchestra Sunday & First Grade Bibles

Worship online at 9:30AM

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK REV. HAITHAM JAZRAWI & REV. POLIS EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF KIRKUK, IRAQ Despite continued political and economic instability in Iraq, the Presbyterian Church in Kirkuk maintains robust ministries that seek to evangelize the city's residents directly and indirectly. The church has a nationally recognized day care and kindergarten, through which the teachers and staff aim to spread the love of God to the kindergarten's 95% Muslim student body. Additionally, the Church has radio FM ministries with Christian programming in different languages and dialects reach groups who've never heard the Good News.

EMAIL | martin.akram@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAY FOR OUR CONFIRMANDS! Today, at 9:30AM, our Confirmation Class is being examined on their Faith Statements before being received as Members. Please offer prayers to all 13 of these faithful youth, that they may feel a sense of calm clarity while test taking, wrapped in the support of our congregation, as we ready ourselves to welcome them in worship on Sunday, May 18.

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 Monday, May 19.

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.

FOOD DONATION REMINDER The Local Mission Committee is thankful for the generous donations of non-perishable items for the food pantries we support. Please remember to check the "best by" date of your donations as we do not want to give expired food to the food pantries. Thank you.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Starting Sunday, June 1 through August 31, we will follow our Summer Worship Schedule, consisting of one worship service at 10:00AM. Fall launch will be celebrated Sept 7.

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

EXPERIENCE Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity.

Join the movement!

Join us in support of Rise Against Hunger for this exciting, hands-on volunteer opportunity, and a wonderful way for us to put our faith-in-action as a church community. We hope to see you there!

Join us June 1, 2025 Wayne Presbyterian Church | Chapel 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

FOLLOWING 10:00AM* WORSHIP *June 1 kicks off our Summer Worship Schedule of one Worship Service at 10AM on Sundays.

Help us pack R H S E V R P E 20,000 meals!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2025 JUNE 23 - 27 | 9AM-12PM FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 YEARS* - 4th GRADE MUST BE 4 YEARS OLD BY JUNE 1, 2025 SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY. CONTACT KELLI MASTERS AT: kelli@waynepres.org

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