November 30, 2025 9:30 & 11:00AM Worship
First Sunday of Advent
Plummer, Lauren Advent Candle, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN https://digliblibraryvanderbiltedu/act-imagelinkpl?RC=57132 [retrieved November 25, 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 9:30AM Fireside Rm
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’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
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Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Adrian Vernon Fish (b. 1956) Advent Aria
+ Call to Worship
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, that we may learn God’s ways and walk in God’s paths. Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!
+ Hymn 349: WACHET AUF “Sleepers, Wake!” A Voice Astounds Us + Please stand as you are able.
Advent Candle Lighting | 9:30AM, Coetzee Family | 11:00AM, Dziedziak Family
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Forgive us our sins, O Lord: the sins of our present and the sins of our past; the sins which we have done to please ourselves and those done to please others; sins we have committed casually, and the ones we have committed on purpose. And forgive the sins which we have so labored to hide that we have hidden them even from ourselves. Forgive them all, most gracious Lord, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Christ our Savior gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from our sin and claim us as his own people. Hear and believe the Good News: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
+ Response of Praise: Come , Thou Long Expected Jesus (Verse 1)
+ 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 | Isaiah 2:1-5
+ Hymn 362: LLANGLOFFAN Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers
Scripture Reading | Matthew 24:36-44
Anthem | Quartet & Choral Scholars
Matin Responsory Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)
I look from afar: and lo , I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us , art thou he that should come to rein over thy people Israel? High and low , rich and poor, one with another , Go ye out to meet him and say: Hear , O thou Shepherd of Israel , thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, Tell us art thou he that should come? Stir up thy strength, O Lord , and come to reign over thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father , and to the Son , and to the Holy Ghost. – Words translated from the First Responsory of Advent Sunday in the Office of Matins (early medieval Roman rite).
Sermon | “Nobody Knows” | 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,diedand was buried; he descended intohell;on the third day he rose again from thedead;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.
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.
Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
O Thou , the Central Orb Charles Wood (1866-1926)
O thou the central orb of righteous love , Pure beam of the most High, eternal light of this our wintry world , thy radiance bright awakes new joy in faith. Hope soars above. Come , quickly come , and let Thy glory shine , gilding our darksome heaven with rays divine. Thy saints with holy lustre round thee move , as stars about thy throne set in the height of God's ordaining counsel , as thy sight gives measured grace to each , thy power to prove. Let thy bright beams disperse the gloom of sin , our nature all shall feel eternal day in fellowship with thee , transforming day to souls erewhile unclean , now pure within. Amen
+ Doxology and Prayer of Dedication: Hymn 606
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Give Ear unto Our Prayer, O God Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 348: HELMSLEY Lo , He Comes with Clouds Descending
+ Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
Come , Lord Jesus Anna Laura Page (b. 1943)
Postlude | John Grecia, organ Wachet auf Emma Lou Diemer (1927-2024)
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, December 07, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching The Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching The Third Sunday of Advent
PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER
Please hold the following in prayer: Buzz Mossholder, Carl, Derek Pimlett, Jane, Jess, Kiki Ross, Linda Whitehead, Nancy, Richard, Scott Born, Sean, Susan, Ted Behr, Tom and family, & the Youth Director search
To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
2025 ALTERNATIVE GIFTS ALTERNATIVE GIFTS
GIVE A GIFT THAT GIVES TWICE!
Honor someone special in your life while supporting a meaningful cause. Instead of a traditional material gift during the Christmas season, make a donation to Wayne Presbyterian Church to support a mission partner of your choice. In return, you receive a card to give a loved one, describing the donation made in their name. For more
information, contact Sally Hudson: sally.g.hudson@gmail.com. Scan the QR code to access the gift guide and online order form.
ORDERS DUE BY DECEMBER 12th
2025 DEACONS’ CHRISTMAS ANGELS DEACONS’
BE AN ANGEL TO A FAMILY IN NEED
You are invited to provide a meal & seasonal items to a family in need for the holidays. This is a compassionate way to give directly. Select a family to support, peruse shopping suggestions, and learn how to pack your items for drop-off, all on our website, which can be accessed by scanning the QR code. Your purchased blessings can be brought to the
WPC parking lot in a sturdy bin marked with a provided 'angel number,' on Saturday, December 13 from 8:00AM - 9:30AM. With questions, contact Debbie Gillespie at: ddgillespie@verizon.net. Thank you!
2025 POINSETTIA DEDICATION PROGRAM 2025 POINSETTIA DEDICATION PROGRAM TO DONATE AND DEDICATE
This tradition offers a meaningful way to honor, celebrate or remember a loved one while contributing to the Poinsettia trees in our Sanctuary. The complete list of dedications will be published on our website and in the Connector. All donations support the Chancel Decorating Fund. Poinsettias may be taken home after the final Christmas Eve service.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE | DECEMBER 14 AT MIDNIGHT
For assistance placing your order, please contact Lani Fabere. lanifabere@gmail.com | (610) 368 - 4300
SANTA IN THE COURTYARD Hosted by the Wayne Business Association in the Wayne Presbyterian Church Courtyard. Come meet and take pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 6, following the Santa Parade, from 10:00AM-11:30AM.
UPCOMING WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERT The Wayne Oratorio Society's 2025–26 Season continues December 6 & 7 at 7:30 PM with a presentation of Handel's Messiah. All are welcome. Arrive early for preferred seating and parking. A free-will offering will be taken during intermission to support the Society.
DINNER AND A MOVIE: ELF Join Children’s Ministry in the Chapel on December 12 from 6:00-8:00PM, for lots of laughs with Buddy the elf! Children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 will enjoy a special screening of this magical adventure, pizza and snacks with friends, all while learning about friendship, bravery & the spirit of Christmas. Sign-up online and contact Kelli Masters with questions at kelli@waynepres.org.
. ADVENT LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS | HOSTED BY THE DEACONS Be our guest on Sunday, December 14! Seniors are invited to come enjoy a delicious meal and celebrate God’s goodness with fellowship! Hear shared stories of Christmas memories from Senior Members: Sal Ambrosio, Gary Jones and Mary Angela Tait. Join us in the Chapel immediately following 11:00AM Worship. Please register online by December 9. Contact Margie McPherson at mcphemargie@gmail.com.
FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for families experiencing homelessness by volunteering during our next host week, December 7-14. Inspired by our mission to provide compassionate support and resources, your involvement can make a lasting difference. Sign-up online today. Have questions? Text Leslie Dudt at (610) 256-2301, or email Stefanie Bischoff at sabischoff12@gmail.com.
