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Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rooms 101/102
BIBLE STUDY with DR. JOE MODICA Join us again next week!
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM
COFFEE HOUR 10:30AM | Connector
Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Room 103 Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Room 304 2nd & 3rd Grade | Room 301 4th & 5th Grade | Room 306 6, 7, & 8th Grades | Calvin Room High School | Rooms 208/209
CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL 10:30AM | Room 303 WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH 11:00AM | Library YOUTH GROUP 6:00PM | Rooms 208/209
WORSHIP 9:30AM | Sanctuary 11:00 | Chapel FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN 9:30AM | Library
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LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Commitment Sunday & Bell Sunday Baptism Sunday
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Christ the King Orchestra Sunday
PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick Parker, Jane, Lorraine, Lynda, Nancy Dever & family, Richard To submit a prayer request to the Prayer & Praise Team, visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
ORDER OF WORSHIP + Please stand as you are able.
Sunday, November 08, 2026 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture readings can be found on the page numbers listed below in the pew Bibles. Prelude | John Grecia, organ Theme
Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
+ Call to Worship The Lord is our God the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God, and your neighbor as yourself. Praise the Lord. The Lord’s name be praised.
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+ Hymn 366: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you, You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our redeemer. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness If we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. Therefore, consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise
GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)
+ Passing of the Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Words of Welcome & Announcements Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | John 4:5-30 | NT, p. 72-73 Liturgists: 9:30AM - Bob Arndt, 11:00AM - Lisa Packer + Hymn 475: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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Scripture Reading | Romans 5:6-11 | NT, p. 118-119 Sermon | “Generosity Goes Wide” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan Time for Reflection + Affirmation of Faith | Colossians 1:15-20 Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible. All things have ben created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn of the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile all things, whether on earth or in heaven. by making peace through the blood of his cross. Amen. Invitation to Gratitude To donate online now, text the word GIVE to our church's Giving Number: (610) 819 - 4483, or scan the QR code on your smart phone. You may give in-person in the baskets at the front of the Sanctuary. Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM: Chancel Choir | 11:00AM: Quartet + Choral Scholars Revelation 19 Jeffrey LaValley (b. 1953) | Arr. by Jack Schrader (b. 1942) Hallelujah! Salvation and glory, honor and power unto the Lord our God. For the Lord our God is mighty, and the Lord our God is omnipotent; the Lord, our God, He is wonderful. All praises to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, He is wonderful.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper | 11:00AM Service Only Orison | 9:30AM - Chancel Choir Draw Near unto God
Larry Visser (b. 1962)
Prayer of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
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+ Hymn 12: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
+ Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Benediction Postlude | John Grecia, organ Postlude and Fugue
Adolf Hesse (1809-1863)
WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERT NIGHT II | THIS EVENING | 7:00PM The 2026-2027 concert season has begun! Join us in the Sanctuary this evening, November 8 at 7:00PM for a powerful program featuring Franz von Suppé’s rarely performed Requiem, a dramatic and deeply moving masterpiece. Complementing this work is Brahms’s Nänie, a luminous and consoling meditation on grief, remembrance, and the enduring beauty of a life cherished by others. This is not a ticketed event. Please arrive early for seating & parking. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Society.
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH COLLECTION As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the many blessings we share. For nearly 15 years, our congregation has partnered with local organizations to help provide Thanksgiving meals for neighbors in need. This year, baskets and gift cards will be distributed through Southwest CDC and Salt & Light Church. A gift of $40 provides a family in Southwest Philadelphia with a turkey and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal. To contribute, please mail a check to the church with "Thanksgiving" in the memo line, or make an online gift on our website. Choose "Thanksgiving Baskets" from the drop down. Thank you!
DECEMBER COFFEE HOUR HOST SIGN-UPS The Advent and Christmas season is filled with traditions, hospitality, and the joy of gathering together. Throughout December, we invite members and friends to share a favorite holiday treat during Coffee Hour after worship. Whether homemade or store-bought, all contributions are welcome. Your treat helps create a warm and welcoming time of fellowship for our church family. Stop by the Connector to sign up for a Sunday and help us celebrate the season together! Contact Marion Hollingsworth for more information mhholling@gmail.com.
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1 SUNDAY OF ADVENT | NOVEMBER 29, 2026 | 4:00PM The Children’s Ministry invites you and your family to join us in the Chapel on Sunday, November 29 at 4:00PM for a takehome nativity craft, carol-singing, dinner and fellowship. Mark the start of Advent and get into the spirit of Christmas by attending this heartwarming tradition alongside fellow church families. All ages are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please register your party online using the QR code. Questions? Please email Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP: THE TABLE Come to The Table! Join us Sunday, November 15th in the Fireside Room at 12 pm. We are a small group open to young adult couples looking to grow in community, connection, and faith! Lunch will be served. RSVP to Rev. Katy at katy@waynpres.org. CASSEROLE MINISTRY Help prepare food for the Great Valley Food Cupboard! Come for some of all of the time allotted. Join us on Friday, November 20 from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Sign-up online & contact Beth Greenwood with questions at: bethwood@comcast.net. Not available weekday mornings? Young adult couples are invited to join a Casserole Ministry Date Night on Saturday, November 21 at 5:00PM. Enjoy an evening of service, fellowship, and fun as we prepare casseroles and share dinner afterward. Childcare will be provided, making it easy for families to participate. RSVP to Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham at katy@waynepres.org. MUSIC TRANSFORMS CONCERT: THE ARCADIAN QUARTET On Sunday, November 15th at 4:00PM, join us in the Sanctuary for a free concert. Come and discover The Arcadian Quartet, and enjoy a program ranging from a masterpiece of the chamber music repertoire by Brahms, to a passionate melancholy dance by Argentine tango composer, Astor Piazzola, to a joyous work by Nocella, hailing the Italian Market as he recalls it growing up in Philadelphia. An evening of music notto-be-missed! Your free will offering directly supports the Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra. DINNER AND A MOVIE: TOY STORY Children in grades Kindergarten-Grade 5 are invited to join Children’s Ministry for a Friday night of fun on November 20th from 6:00-8:00PM, for a special screening of Toy Story(Disney Pixar) in the Chapel. Pizza and popcorn are on the menu, and children are invited to bring their sleeping bags. Register online & email Kelli Masters with questions at: kelli@waynepres.org. CHILDREN’S & YOUTH MINISTRIES GIFT DRIVE Spread the love, share the JOY! Extend a hand of blessing to the children of Gemma Services. Help your child pick out a new gift for a Gemma child, and bring your unwrapped gift to Sunday School by December 6. If you have questions or would like a list of suggestions, please contact Kelli Masters at: kelli@waynepres.org. SANTA IN THE COURTYARD Following the annual Wayne Santa Parade on Saturday, December 5, families are invited to the Wayne Presbyterian Church Courtyard to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, music, and a chance to capture a festive holiday photo while celebrating the season with friends and neighbors. Hosted by the Wayne Business Association, Santa will be available until 11:45AM for visits and photos.
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Help us stock local food pantries! Bring non-perishable food items to the collection bins in the Connector. Our goal? To collect more food items than the number of total yards gained by the Eagles in the previous week's game. Together, we can make a winning impact. Questions? Email Scott Laird: Laird: hslaird@aol.com.
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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR & HEAD OF STAFF Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214 ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219 PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATE Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228 Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2027 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN Stewardship begins with gratitude. As we reflect on God's faithfulness and the many ways God is at work through the ministries, mission, and outreach of Wayne Presbyterian Church, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you are called to participate in that work through your prayers, service, and generosity. On Dedication Sunday, we will celebrate our shared ministry and offer our commitments for the year ahead. Whether through volunteering, deeper engagement in congregational life, or financial support, every gift helps strengthen the mission and ministry of our church. We hope you will join us as we give thanks for God's abundance and dedicate our pledges together in worship on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
SCAN THE QR CODE to learn more about the 2027 Wayne Presbyterian Church Stewardship Campaign and submit your pledge online today.
O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all. Psalm 104:24
WPC WEEKLY AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Monday Morning Bible Fellowship 4:00PM-5:00PM - 'The Next Big Thing' Prayer Group 7:00PM-8:30PM - Adult Education Committee Meeting 7:30PM-8:45PM - Te Deum Bell Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 9:30AM-10:30AM - Selah Bell Choir Rehearsal 10:30AM-12:00PM - Weekly Staff Meeting 6:00PM-7:00PM - WPC Administration Committee 7:00PM-9:00PM - Faith in Action Committee Meeting 7:30PM-9:30PM - Wayne Oratorio Society Weekly Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026 6:45AM-8:00AM - Word Before Work: Women's Bible Study 10:00AM-11:00AM - Wednesday Creative Coworking: In-Person 11:30AM-1:00PM - Lunch with the Lord: Women's Bible Study 1:00PM-2:30PM - Worship & Music Committee Meeting 7:00PM-8:00PM - Creative Coworking: Virtual 7:30PM-8:45PM - WPC Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 7:00AM-8:15AM - Thursday Morning Men's Ministry (TM3) 8:30AM-9:30AM - Contemplative Prayer Group 11:30AM-1:00PM - MOMs: Ministry of Motherhood 12:15PM-1:30PM - Women's Retreat Planning Committee Meeting 7:30PM-9:00PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 | DEDICATION SUNDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM - Nominating Committee Meeting 9:30AM-10:30AM - 9:30AM Worship Service | Sanctuary 9:30AM-10:30AM - Sunday Morning Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica 9:30AM-10:30AM - Youth Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Children's Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Fellowship of the Bean 10:30AM-11:00AM - Coffee Hour: Volunteer Celebration Reception 11:00AM-12:00PM - 11:00AM Worship Service | Chapel 11:00AM-12:30PM - Walking the Mourner's Path 12:00PM-1:00PM - The Table: Small Group 4:00PM-6:00PM - Music Transforms Concert: The Arcadian Quartet 6:00PM-8:00PM - Youth Group