Savage, Augusta, 1892-1962 Lift Every Voice and Sing, or, The Harp, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN https://digliblibraryvanderbiltedu/act-imagelinkpl?RC=56240 [retrieved November 3, 2025]
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP,
WORSHIP
9:30AM* & 11:00AM | Sanctuary
*Livestream available on waynepres.org
CHILD CARE
For infants & toddlers
9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rms 101/102
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30AM-10:30AM
Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Rm 103
Kindergarten & 1 Grade | Rm 304 st
2 & 3 Grade | Rm 301 nd rd
4 & 5 Grade | Rm 306 th th
Middle School (6 & 7 ) | Rm 204 th th
Confirmation Class (8 Grade) | Knox Rm th
High School | Rms 208/209
Grades K-5 start in Rm 303 for Joyful Noise and move to their classrooms afterwards.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN
Adult Discussion Group
9:30AM - 10:30AM | Library
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Rm
No class today. See you next week!
COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP
10:30AM | Connector
Join us in-between worship services , or afterwards on days with one service only.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL
For children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 10:30AM - 11:00AM | Rm 303
YOUTH GROUP
For children in Grades 6-12 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Chapel
FOR A FULL VIEW OF PROGRAMMING & EVENTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG. A EVENTS, WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG.
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS & HOST VOLUNTEERS
We’re trying something new! We’ve moved away from the old surname rotation and opened things up so that anyone can sign-up to bring treats on whichever Sunday works best for them. Whether it’s homemade muffins, store-bought cookies, or a box of granola bars, every contribution adds a little something sweet to our fellowship time.
Sign up online using the QR code, or on the sheet posted in the kitchen. Questions? Email Cherese Akers at Cherese@waynepres.org.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, November 9, 2025 Sunday, November 2025 22 Sunday after
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Aaron David Miller (b. 1974) Chorale Prelude on "Beach Spring"
+ Call to Worship
Come and hear the call to worship. Come and be renewed. We are called into fellowship, worship, and service, called to celebrate and share the good news of God’s love. Let our compassion and love increase among us and overflow into our community. Let our hearts and minds be open to hearing the call of discipleship, the call to serve God in heart, body, and mind. Let us worship today in heart, body, and mind. Let us be transformed by the good news of God’s love! Amen.
+ Hymn 409:
LEIGH God is Here!
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Loving God, you call us to a life of service and generosity in all that we do. You call us to feed and clothe those in need, and to reach out our hands to those who need it most in our society. But too often, we stray from our calling. When we face tough obstacles, we cast blame upon one another. We turn inward and think we can handle everything on our own and ignore your guidance. Forgive us of the ways we have strayed away from your calling upon our lives. When our independence turns into loneliness, you remind us we need each other. You remind us we were made to be Christ to each other. Lord, inspire us to reach out to each other and press further into service. Call us into generosity of spirit, so that we might see what happens when, with your help, we work for your love and justice in the world. In your name, we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
We are loved, claimed, and called as Christ’s beloved. Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581
ABBOT’S
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Musical Offering | Children’s Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director
All God’s Children Give Thanks Jean Anne Shafferman (b. 1953)
Moment for Stewardship | Liz Walton
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 40:1-10
+ Hymn 651: I Waited Patiently for God LEWIS-TOWN
Scripture Reading | 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
More Love Traditional Shaker Hymn | Setting: Sid Davis
More love , more love; the heavens are blessing, the angels are calling, O Zion , more love. If ye love not each other in daily communion , how can ye love God , whom ye have not seen?
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 descendedinto 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 Fatheralmighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holycatholic 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.
This stewardship season, we invite you to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to Wayne Presbyterian Church for 2026. By giving to WPC, you are part of our life-changing ministry here. Pledges in one of the following ways:
Use the pledge card received in the mail
Pick up a pledge card in person at church Pledge online by scanning the QR code here Visit our website at waynepres.org.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL GENEROSITY ! GENEROSITY!
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Bell Sunday
Celebrating New Members: 9:30AM Service + Coffee Hour Reception.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Christ the King Orchestra & Dedication Sunday
PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER REQUESTS
Today, we give thanks for all who have joined the church triumphant.
Please also hold the following in prayer: Buzz Mossholder, Carl, Jane, Jess, Joann, Kiki Ross, Linda Whitehead, Nancy, Richard, Sean, Susan, Ted Behr, Tom, & the Youth Director search
To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS
SUPPORT A FAMILY IN SOUTHWEST PHILADELPIHA THIS SEASON
Right now, you can donate $40 to provide one Thanksgiving basket, which will provide a family in need with a turkey and all the fixings for a joyful holiday meal. Meals are distributed by our partners, Southwest Community Development Corporation and Salt & Light Church. Give a check made out to WPC with “Thanksgiving Baskets” in the memo line, or give online by scanning the QR code. Thank you for your impact!
ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Make a difference by donating blood at WPC on Wednesday, November 12, anytime from 1:30PM6:30PM. Your donation could save a life! Reserve a time slot online at redcrossblood.org using Sponsor Code: WAYNEPRES. Reach out to Deacon, Mike Sieger with any questions at michael.sieger@verizon.net. Thank you!
DINNER AND A MOVIE: SING 2
Children in Kindergarten-5 Grade are invited to a special showing of Sing 2 in the Chapel on Friday, November 14 from 6:00-8:00PM. We’ll have pizza & popcorn, so just bring a sleeping bag, and don’t forget to invite a friend for this cozy movie night! Register now at waynepres.org/dm11 14. th
MUSIC TRANSFORMS: CHORAL/SONG 2
You are invited to our next installment of Music Transforms on Sunday, November 16 at 4:00PM. John Grecia performs piano + voice, accompanied by guitar, bass, and drums in a concert of songs arranged for soloist, instruments, and CHOIR. Singers from across the region will be gathering to sing choral arrangements written and/or curated by John, spanning artists such as Sting, David Bowie, The National, Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, and Coldplay. This is a free benefit event with a free-will donation 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-be-missed, larger-than-life evening of music!
DECK THE HALLS WITH THE CHANCEL COMMITTEE!
The Chancel Committee invites you to join us as we decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. We’ll be gathering in the Connector on Saturday, November 22 at 10:00AM, and we’d love your help. They say many hands make light work– and it’s true! Whether you ’ re a seasoned decorator, or just want to lend a hand, this is a great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, meet new friends, and help make our church beautiful this season. If you have questions, or would like to let us know you ’ re coming, please contact Lani Fabere at: lanifabere@gmail.com or (610)368-4300.
FAMILY ADVENT CELEBRATION The Children’s Ministry invites you and your family to join us in the Chapel on Sunday, November 23 at 4:00PM for crafts, carols, fellowship and dinner. Mark the start of Advent by attending this heartwarming tradition alongside fellow church families. Scan the QR for more information, and to register you and your party by Sunday, November 16.
WPC BOOK CLUB Find more peace and joy this season! Join Pastor Katy on Sunday, November 30 at 12:00PM in the Fireside Room. We’ll be reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, a guide for how to slow down, reconnect with God & discover a more purposeful, unhurried life. Light lunch will be served. RSVP to Janice Mack at gardengirl65@gmail.com by Sunday, November 23.
Thanksgiving
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Let us pray. Almighty God, you have called us into fellowship as the Church of Jesus Christ in this place, and you have blessed us and enriched our lives through your Holy Word and Sacraments. You strengthen us and inspire us with your Holy Spirit to live lives of mutual love and service in the world. For all this, and, above all, for the gift of your Son and our salvation, we give our heartfelt thanks and praise:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For those who lead and those who follow; for our ordained officers: Elders, Deacons, Stewards; for all those who devote their time to service on committees:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For ushers and for lay readers; for musicians, including our adult, youth, and children’s choirs, handbell choirs, and orchestra; for Audio/Visual volunteers; for all those who assist in worship and lead us in word and song:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For those who help make our church a welcoming place; for those who greet at the door and welcome visitors in Christ’s name; for those who serve coffee and all those who bring treats for fellowship on a Sunday morning; for those who beautifully decorate our Sanctuary each season:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For the singers, musicians, administrators, and leaders of the Wayne Oratorio Society:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For cleaners and dusters; for maintainers and fixers of our facility and property; for gardeners, planters and sowers; for those who prepare and organize materials in our sanctuary, our classrooms, and all our spaces throughout the building:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For teachers and assistants in Sunday School, Adult Education classes and Bible studies, Confirmation, and Youth Group. For those who volunteer in the Nursery. For all those who volunteer with children and young people. For our church librarians:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
For administrators and helpers, for counters and record keepers, for bulletin folders and envelope stuffers, for those who answer our phone and assist persons who enter our building, for our IT and communications team
We give you thanks, O Lord.
We give you thanks, O Lord. For those who give and those who pray; for those who plan and those who guide; for those with wisdom and those with inspiration:
For those who are the hands and feet of God’s mission beyond our doors. For those who strive to ensure that none of our neighbors are hungry. For those who donate their time and resources to children in SW Philadelphia by tutoring, teaching music, or otherwise engaging with them. For all those who work for justice, donating their time, gifts, and material goods to help those who need it most in our neighborhood and in our world:
We give you thanks, O Lord.
We give you thanks, O Lord. For our past and for our future, for the many ways that we embody Christ for the needy in the world, for mission and ministry, and for a purpose for being the Church:
Bind us to your love, and through that love, to one another, for the sake of the gospel. Make us cheerful givers and faithful workers for the kingdom of your Son. Make us one in the body of Christ that we may acknowledge with gratefulness the importance of all our members and all our gifts for the mission that you give us
We give you thanks, O Lord.
Lift up the weak among us. Heal the sick. Relieve the distressed. Comfort the mourning. Especially we pray for [Moment of silence], and for all those we name in our hearts before you. Be our strong rock and a refuge to keep us safe. Hear our prayer, O Lord.
We thank you for all the good people of faith that you have raised up among us for the work of the gospel. Multiply our gifts by your Holy Spirit. Be in our hands and our minds and our words that we might bring your love to the world. And prosper our work to the glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray, saying… [Lord’s Prayer] Amen.
