YNE
BYTERIANCHURCH
May 4, 2025
9:30AM & 11:00AM
Third Sunday of Easter
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
See you in September!
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers
Rooms 101/102 | 9:30AM
Coffee Hour
Connector | 10:30AM
Confirmation Class
Knox Room | 9:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
Westminster Youth Choir
Music Room | 5:00PM
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
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
Sunday, May 04, 2025 Third Sunday of Easter
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Arioso
+ 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: LAUDES DOMINI When Morning Gilds the Skies
+ 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
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.
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
Moses Hogan (1957-2003) Hear My Prayer
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
Benediction | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Scholars
Alleluia
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Resurrection Dance
Michael Praetorious (1571-1621)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Orchestra Sunday & First Grade Bibles
Worship online at 9:30AM Sunday, May 11
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
Adrian Vernon Fish (b. 1956)
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
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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.
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
EXPERI
Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hun targeting communities facing h rates of food insecurity.
Join the moveme
Join us in support of Rise Against Hun exciting, hands-on volunteer opportu wonderful way for us to put our fait as a church community. We hope t there!
Join us June 1, 2025
FOLLOWING 10:00AM* WORSHIP
*June 1 kicks off our Summer Worship Schedule of one Worship Service at 10AM on Sundays. Help us pack 20,000 meals! R S V P H E R E Wayne Presbyterian Church | Chapel 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
