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 17, 2024
Thirty Third 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
Coffee Hour Fellowship
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
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, & Scott Born
*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 24 | A - F, Dec 1 | G - L, Dec 8 | M - R, Dec 15 | S - Z
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Andante Con Moto Christopher Tambling (b. 1964)
+ Call to Worship
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness and joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
We are God’s people, the sheep of the Lord’s pasture.
Enter the Lord’s gates with thanksgiving and praise.
Give thanks to the Lord, all the earth. God’s steadfast love endures forever
+ Hymn 663: MORNING HYMN Awake , My Soul , and with the Sun
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession + Please stand as you are able.
Gracious God, we confess that often we have failed to respond thankfully and obediently to your Word. Open our eyes, that we may see you in the ones we say we love. Open our ears, that we may be quicker to listen than to speak. Open our mouths to speak words of kindness and gentleness rather than words of anger and hate. Open our hands to generosity and service of others. Forgive us and free us, merciful Lord, to live lives of thanksgiving and joyful obedience. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Friends, hear the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581
GLORIA PATRI
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome
Moment for Mission | Alan Lee & Karen Hojda, GROW ESL
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 103:1-12
+ Hymn 439: STUTTGART O My Soul , Bless Your Redeemer
Scripture Reading | 1 Kings 17:8-16
Quartet Anthem
Light Everlasting
Olaf C. Christiansen (1901-1984)
O Light everlasting, O Love never failing, illuminate our darkness and draw us to Thee. May we from Thy spirit receive inspiration that brethren together Thy wisdom may see. Make known to all nations , Thy peace and salvation , and help us , O Father , Thy temple to be. O Light everlasting, O Love never failing, illuminate our darkness and draw us to Thee.
Sermon | The Rev. Katy Shevel | “Facing Your ‘Not Enough’ “
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
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.
Offertory Anthem | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Choral Scholars
Mumford & Sons (2009)/Arr. John Grecia Awake My Soul
How fickle my heart and how woozy my eyes. I struggle to find any truth in your lies. And now my heart stumbles on things I don't know. My weakness I feel I must finally show. Lend me your hand and we'll conquer them all. But lend me your heart and I'll just let you fall. Lend me your eyes I can change what you see. But your soul you must keep, totally free. Awake my soul , awake my soul. In these bodies we will live , in these bodies we will die. Where you invest your love , you invest your life. Awake my soul , awake my soul. For you were made to meet your maker.
+ 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 733: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN We All Are One in Mission
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Gary Matheny May the Peace of God Surround You
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Toccata Sesta
Alessandro Scarlatti (1659-1725)
CHANCEL POINSETTIA DEDICATIONS
Memorialize, honor, or celebrate a special person in your life by purchasing a poinsettia through our dedication program. Your donation helps to build the Christmas Eve poinsettia tree display in the Sanctuary. Dedications will be published and distributed by December 24. All poinsettias will be available to take home with you following the 10:00PM Worship Service on Christmas Eve. Suggested donation is $12, though any amount is accepted. Please order online by scanning the QR code. All orders must be submit by midnight on December 11. Please contact Lani Fabere for assistance at: lanifabere@gmail.com or (610) 368 - 4300. Thank you for keeping this tradition alive!
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE | CHANCEL DECORATING COMMITTEE
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 10:00AM - 2:00PM. They say many hands make light work, so ALL are invited. Planning to attend? Contact Lani Fabere to let her know at: lanifabere@gmail.com or (610) 368-4300.
MUSIC TRANSFORMS: CHORAL/SONG
Join us this evening in the Sanctuary from 4:00 - 6:00PM, 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. Come and enjoy this concert of secular songs brought into the sacred space for a not-to-be-missed evening of music!
MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK
PC(USA) MISSION PARTNER | The Rev. Paula Cooper
As regional liaison for East Central Africa, Paula facilitates PC(USA) relationships withpartner churches and institutions in Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia, where the church is growing rapidly and pastoral training and leadership development are of major concern. Paula also provides support for PC(USA) mission personnel in the region.
EMAIL | paula.cooper@pcusa.org
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
JOINS US ON SUNDAYS IN THE SANCTUARY AT 9:30 & 11:00AM
November 24
Christ the King
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
December 8
Advent 2
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
December 1
Advent 1 & Communion Sunday
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
December 15
Advent 3 & Baptism Sunday
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.Baskets will be distributed bySouthwest CDC and Salt and Light Church. Thank you!
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, take a pause as we consider how to slow down and enjoy our time with loved ones. Please register online by 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.
SANTA IN THE COURTYARD | Hosted by the Wayne Business Association in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Courtyard. Come meet and take pictures with Santa from 10:00AM - 12:00PM on Saturday, December 7. Santa’s helpers are needed for this event! If interested, please contact Marian Hollingsworth at mhholling@gmail.com or (484) 557 - 5733.
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.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Our “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” needs ALL of the children! It’s time to let Mrs. M know if your kids will be part of this wonderful tradition. The pageant will be at 4PM on Christmas Eve. Most rehearsals will be held after Sunday School beginning December 1. Children’s Choir kids may participate in both pageant and choir. Email kelli@waynepres.org to get your names on the list!
TOYS FOR GEMMA SERVICES
All are invited to join the children and youth as they collect new, unwrapped toys for the children in the Gemma Services program. This holiday tradition is a centerpiece of the Christmas outreach for our young ones. Toys can be left in Kelli Master’s office. Collection ends December 8.
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