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SUNDAY WORSHIP
EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP,
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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 - 10:30AM | 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
LET’S PAUSE A Fellowship & Spiritual Formation Small Group for Women 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Fireside Rm
FOR A FULL VIEW OF PROGRAMMING & EVENTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG. EVENTS, WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG. Bring treats for Coffee Hour held in the Connector on Sundays
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS
Date of Donation by Surname: Oct 12: A - F
UPCOMING CHANGE | Starting October 19, we will be moving away from the current surname-based rotation, and shifting to an open sign-up model, allowing volunteers to choose the Sunday they'd like to bring in treats for Coffee Hour. An online sign-up sheet will be made available, and will be regularly synced with a physical sign-up list posted in the kitchen. If you have questions or want to sign-up for a future date, please contact Cherese Akers at: Cherese@waynepres.org.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Director Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Orchestral Suite # 4 , “Mozartiana”
Mvt. 3 , Preghiera
+ Call to Worship
Trust in theLordwith all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths straight. Let us worship God together.
+ Hymn 667: LAUDES DOMINI When Morning Gilds the Skies
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Almighty and merciful God, the fountain of all goodness, who knows the thoughts of our hearts, we confess that we have sinned against you, and done what you see as evil. Wash us, we implore you, from the stains of our past sins, and give us grace and power to put away all hurtful things so that, being delivered from the bondage of sin, we may produce the good fruits of repentance. Through Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Who is in a position to condemn? Only Jesus Christ. And Jesus died for us, Jesus rose for us, Jesus reigns in power for us, and Jesus prays for us.
Friends, know that in Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ 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 & Announcements
Moment for Stewardship | Elder Laurie Gerner
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Jeremiah 4:1-4
Hymn 802: The King of Love My Shepherd Is ST.
Scripture Reading | 2 Peter 3:8-10
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
I Will Not Leave You Comfortless Everett Titcomb (1884-1968) I will not leave you comfortless , I will come to you yet again: Alleluia. And your heart shall be joyful.
Sermon | “The Turn Around” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | A selection from “The Confession of 1967”
The reconciling act of God in Jesus Christ exposes the evil in people as sin in the sight of God. In sin, people claim mastery of their own lives, turn against God and each other, and become exploiters and despoilers of the world. They lose their humanity in futile striving and are left in rebellion, despair, and isolation.
Wise and virtuous men and women through the ages have sought the highest good in devotion to freedom, justice, peace, truth, and beauty. Yet all human virtue, when seen in the light of God’s love in Jesus Christ, is found to be infected by self-interest and hostility. All people, good and bad alike, are in the wrong before God and helpless without God’s forgiveness. Thus everyone falls under God’s judgment. No one is more subject to that judgment than those who assume that they are guiltless before God or morally superior to others.
God’s love never changes. Against all who oppose the divine will, God expresses love in wrath. In the same love, God bore judgment and shameful death in Jesus Christ, to bring all people to repentance and new life.
COLUMBA
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
Song of Praise (from “Songs of Celebration”)
Richard Nance (b. 1955) Alleluia! Alleluia , praise ye the Lord. Alleluia , praise his name! Praise ye the Lord in his holy temple: he is the King over all the earth. Praise him for his power, his surpassing greatness. For the Lord is good, and full of compassion, his mercy endureth forever. And his love for us is true throughout all generations.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM, Chancel Choir | 11:00AM, Quartet + Choral Scholars
Seek the Lord
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Dale Grotenhuis (1931-2012)
+ Hymn 366: HYFRYDOL Love Divine , All Loves Excelling
+ Benediction | 9:30AM, Chancel Choir | 11:00AM, Quartet + Choral Scholars
Peace to You All
Postlude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra
Capriol Suite
Mvts. 6 (“Mattachins”) & 4 (“Bransles”)
Dale Grotenhuis
Peter Warlock (1894-1930)
CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS
CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATIONS
The Chancel flowers are dedicated today to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charlotte Lunden by her beloved family.
WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK THE
CAROL CLAYPOOLE, DIRECTOR
GREAT VALLEY FOOD CUPBOARD
The Great Valley Food Cupboard (GVFC) is located at the Baptist Church in the Great Valley in Devon. GVFC is a food bank that provides food and other necessary items through private donations and the Chester County Food Bank to Wayne and Great Valley families and individuals in need.
ADDRESS | 945 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Baptism Sunday
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer: Buzz Mossholder, Carl, Jane, Jess and family, 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.
Our congregation is called on to annually elect members who are compassionate in spirit and demonstrate leadership as Elders, Deacons, Stewards, and members of next year ’ s Nominating Committee. Members are invited to assist in nominating our officers by submitting names for consideration. Scan the QR code for more information, and to make your recommendations online. Nominations are due by October 19. Please reach out to Elder Scott Born with questions at: sborn47@gmail.com. Thank you!
ANNUAL FALL BREAKFAST FOR WOMEN
Join us for the annual Fall Breakfast, and you are invited! Come to the Chapel on Saturday, October 18 from 9:0010:30AM for breakfast as we connect and learn more about each other’s journey with the Lord. Our theme this year is Walk in Love, based on 2 John 1:6, and we will get an opportunity to hear from Jen Balsan, our Keynote Speaker. Register online at waynepres.org by October 13. Email Courtney Bodnar at: WinGS@waynepres.org.
COMMUNION EDUCATION EVENT We warmly invite parents and children to a special program led by Kelli Masters, Director of Children’s Ministries and Rev. Ryan Balsan, Senior Pastor, designed to prepare individuals for meaningful participation in Communion with our church family. Join us in the Sanctuary on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-4:00PM for an engaging session which will explore the significance of the Lord’s Supper in a way that’s accessible, thoughtful, and ageappropriate. Email kelli@waynepres.org to let us know you’ll be there.
UPCOMING WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERT
The Wayne Oratorio Society's 2025–26 Season opens November 8 & 9 at 7:30 PM with a stirring pairing: Mozart’s timeless Requiem and Elaine Hagenberg’s luminous Illuminare. Though composed centuries apart, both works share a deep spiritual resonance moving from darkness to light, shadow to illumination, tradition to transcendence. All are welcome. A free-will offering will be taken during intermission to support the Society.
MOMS NIGHT OUT
Moms are invited to a time of fellowship off campus October 15 at 7:00PM. Email Debbie Rothkopf at debbierothkopf@aol.com to RSVP and for more details.
WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH: FALL CLASS BEGINS
NOVEMEBR 9 Grief is lonely and painful, but grieving can help you heal and move ahead. Walking the Mourner’s Path (WTMP) is a process-oriented eight-week series of classes intended to help one move through grief toward joyful acceptance and living. We invite you to join our dedicated leaders and other grieving community members who are committed to making space for you.We will meet on Sundays, November 9 - January 11 at 11:00AM. Register on our website by scanning the QR code. For more information, contact Rev. Tim Pretz, TPretz@waynepres.org.
