YNE
BYTERIANCHURCH
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays | 9:30AM & 11:00AM
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH!
We are so glad you are here. We encourage all to sign the red fellowship pad at the end of your pew. If you would like, please take a "Hello! I'm visiting" sticker! After worship, we invite anyone new to us today to find our welcome station during Coffee Hour and pick up a gift bag to take home.
Where two or three are gathered in my name , I am there among them. -Matthew 18:20
November 10, 2024
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
FALL 2024 SUNDAY EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
Fireside Rm | 9:30AM | not meeting today
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Rm 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Confirmation Class
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Coffee Hour Fellowship
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 | Rms 208/209 High School | Rm 204
Knox Rm | 9:30AM Youth Group Rms 208/209 | 6:00PM Westminster Choir Music Rm | 5:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer: The family of Barbara Clisby, Bethany, Carl, Craig, Debby Jones, Dorothea Behr, the family of Florence Pratt, Forest Dobbs, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah Foster, & Sarah Stewart
*Following worship, please sign the Letters of Compassion located in the Connector.*
Do you have a prayer request? The WPC Prayer and Praise Team would like to pray for you Please call the church office at (610) 688-8700, go to our website at waynepresorg and click the Prayer Request link, submit a request via the WPC app, or share your request using a prayer card found on the back of the pews. All requests will be kept confidential If you or one of your family members is in the hospital, please call the church office so we can provide pastoral care
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS
Members are asked to bring treats for Coffee Hour Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname Nov 17 | S - Z, Nov 24 | A - F, Dec 1 | G - L, Dec 8 | M - R
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prelude | John Grecia, organ Arioso
Words of Welcome
Moment
for Stewardship | Jen Galasso
+ Call to Worship
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of theLord. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Let us worship God!
+ Hymn 756: LLANGLOFFAN O God of Every Nation
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession + Please stand as you are able.
You are righteous, O God, and your law is truth. Yet we struggle to be faithful and daily fail to live lives of justice and mercy. Forgive us, O God; keep covenant with us, as you have promised. Have mercy on us and forgive us, restoring us to right relationship with you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581 GLORIA PATRI
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The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Deuteronomy 4:6-8
Choral Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
O the Blessedness is Great
Johann Christian Bechler (1784-1857)
O the blessedness is great, and its beauty none can tell , on Christ’s bosom , safe from harm , in His love sure to dwell. Peace of mind there we find , and , forgetting sadness , follow Him with gladness. Blessed are the pure in heart who , in contemplation of His suffering and His death , know His full salvation; songs they sing, praises bring; from His love forever nothing can them sever. Naught is more lovely to behold than our Savior , to us given; O that we to Him might go, lift our hearts to Him in heaven , by His grace, see His face! So His children evermore shall praise Him and adore. - English translation by Helen A. Dickinson (1875-1957)
Scripture Reading | Matthew 22:34-40
Anthem
Edward C. Bairstow (1874-1946) Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee
Jesu, the very thought of Thee , with sweetness fills my breast; but sweeter far Thy face to see , and in Thy presence rest. - St. Bernard (1090–1153)- English translation by Helen A. Dickinson (1875-1957)
Sermon | The Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Tied Together”
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
+ Hymn 697: HENDON Take My Life
Invitation to Gratitude & Dedication of 2025 Pledges
Text the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to our church's Giving Number (610 819 4483), or scan the QR code on your smart phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Please come forward using the center aisle and return via the side aisles. Thank you to the many who have already submitted their 2025 pledge. Please feel free to bring forward a pledge card marked “already pledged” to place in the collection basket. Thank you!
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
George Whelpton (1847-1930)
+ Hymn 363: DARWALL’S 148TH Rejoice, the Lord is King
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Gary Matheny May the Peace of God Surround You
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
JOIN US FOR THE INSTALLATION SERVICE OF THE REV. RYAN BALSAN
We warmly invite you to join us in presence & prayer as we celebrate the Installation Service of Reverend Ryan Balsan as Senior Pastor of Wayne Presbyterian Church this afternoon at 2:00PM. The Pastoral Nominating Committee will be hosting a reception in the Chapel immediately following the service. We hope to see you there.
CHILDRENS’ THANKSGIVING MISSION PROJECT
Help us bless families in our neighborhood with Thanksgiving Dinner by donating non-perishable food items. Donations can be brought to Sunday School, or to the donation box in the Connector. Our collection will support the Great Valley Food Cupboard. Join the children of our Sunday School and Nursery School as they attempt to fill 50 bags of blessings.
DEADLINE TO DONATE IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
PC(USA) MISSION PARTNER | The Rev. Dori Hjalmarson
Dori accompanies, coordinates and coaches lay and pastoral leaders of the Presbyterian Church of Honduras as they broaden theological education and strengthen the church’s leadership capacity. One component of this is a dynamic program in collaboration with the Latin American Biblical University (UBL) of Costa Rica offering an intensive two-year theological education program for pastoral and lay leadership.
EMAIL | dori.hjalmarson@pcusa.org
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
JOINS US ON SUNDAYS IN THE SANCTUARY AT 9:30 & 11:00AM
November 17
Thankfulness Sermon Series Begins
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
December 1
Advent 1 & Communion Sunday
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
November 24 Christ the King
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
December 8
Advent 2
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS For $40, you can support a family in SW Philadelphia with a turkey and all the extras. Please send a check made out to Wayne Presbyterian Church, with ‘Thanksgiving’ in the memo line, or give online at waynepres.organd select ‘Thanksgiving Baskets’ in Fund drop-down.As has been our tradition for at least the last 10 years, please help to support vulnerable citizens with Thanksgiving meals. Baskets will be distributed bySouthwest CDC and Salt and Light Church. Thank you!
MUSIC TRANSFORMS: Choral/Song On Sunday, November 17 from 4-6PM, John Grecia performs piano + voice, accompanied by guitar, bass, and drums in a concert of songs arranged for soloist, instruments, and CHOIR. This is a free benefit event supporting the Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra in Southwest Philadelphia. Join us for this concert of secular songs brought into the sacred space for a not-to-bemissed evening of music!
DINNER AND A MOVIE: IF! Join us for some Friday night fun on November 22 from 6-8PM in the Chapel! This event is for kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5. Bring a sleeping bag and your imaginary friend! Register now on waynepres.org and contact Kelli at: kelli@waynepres.org with any questions. Pizza and popcorn are on the menu!
FAMILY ADVENT CELEBRATION | SUNDAY, DEC 1 | 4-6PM All are welcome to join Children’s Ministry in the Chapel for crafts, carols, heartwarming fellowship, and dinner. A wonderful tradition to mark the start of Advent that is pure joy. Register online by November 24. Email kelli@waynepres.org with questions.
WPC BOOK CLUB | SUNDAY, DEC 15 at 10:45AM | FIRESIDE RM Get in the Advent spirit with Rev. Katy for a discussion of Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality by Kara Eidson. As the world around us rushes busily through the holidays, pause to reflect upon themes of invitation, gathering, and welcome, as we consider how to slow down and enjoy our time with loved ones this season. Please register online by Sunday, December 8. Visit us in the Connector during Coffee Hour today and next Sunday, November 17 to purchase a copy of the book for $14.
WAYNE ORATORIO CONCERT: Messiah Get your Advent Season off to a great start by attending the Wayne Oratorio Society’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah on December 7 and 8 from 7:30PM-9:30PM with 150-voice choir, professional orchestra and soloists. Come early for best seating and parking. A free will offering will support the Society.
CHANCEL DECORATING COMMITTEE | OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE Join the Chancel Decorating Committee (the folks who decorate the church) for Christmas ! We heard you - this year we ’ re decorating on a Saturday so those only available on weekends can join the fun! Join us Saturday, November 23 from 10AM-2PM. They say many hands make light work, so ALL are invited. Please let Lani Fabere know if you are planning to attend. lanifabere@gmail.com or (610) 368-4300.
PASTORAL & WORSHIP 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
Interim Pastoral Care Associate (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228
Director of Music Ministries
John Grecia | JGrecia@waynepres.org | ext. 224
Associate Director of Music Ministries
Ryan Fleming | RFleming@waynepres.org | ext. 227
CHURCH STAFF & OPERATIONS
Director of Finance and Operations
John Pitocchelli | John@waynepres.org | ext. 216
Church Accountant
Joy Collas | Joy@waynepres.org | ext. 210
Children’s & Youth Ministry Director
Kelli Masters | Kelli@waynepres.org | ext. 222
Digital Marketing & Technology Coordinator
Nicole Veith | Nicole@waynepres.org | ext. 220
Events and Publications Coordinator
Christina Sacco | Christina@waynepres.org | ext. 225
Executive Assistant to the Pastors
Kate Ligouri | Kate@waynepres.org | ext. 212
Facilities Manager
Alberto Urbina | Alberto@waynepres.org | ext. 236
Housekeeping
Cathy Chandler | Cathy@waynepres.org | ext. 245
Nursery School Director
Dana Arranz | DArranz@waynepres.org | 610-688-9696 | www.waynepreskids.org
Children’s Ministry Assistant | Youth Ministry Assistants
Julia Thompson | John Lindsay & Evelyn Widham | ext. 237
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087