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
October 13, 2024
Twenty First Sunday of Pentecost
FALL 2024 SUNDAY EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
Fireside Rm | 9:30AM
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Rm 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Confirmation Class
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Coffee Hour Fellowship
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:
Bethany, Carl, Chick Wenzel and family, Craig, Debby Jones, Florence Pratt, Forest Dobbs, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Marjorie Cresswell, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard Johnson, Sarah Foster, and Sarah Stewart
*Please also sign the Letters of Compassion that can be found in the Connector after the service*
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 waynepres.org 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 homemade or store-bought treats for Coffee Hour Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname
Oct 13 | M - R, Oct 20 | S - Z, Oct 27 | A - F, Nov 3 | G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Twenty First Sunday of
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, conductor
Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720 Martin Luther/Johann Sebastian Bach Arr. Edwin E. Heilakka, Leopold Stokowski
Words of Welcome
Moment for Stewardship | Whit Beverly
+ Call to Worship
God calls us to worship, some with songs of laughter and joy. And we come.
God calls us to worship, some with hearts heavy full of grief. And we come.
God calls us to worship, some with eagerness and hope. And we come.
God calls us to worship, some with distraction and exhaustion. And we come.
As God’s dearly beloved children, we are called to this place just as we are. Let us worship God.
+ Hymn 409:
ABBOT’S LEIGH God is Here
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, who sets the sun and stars above us, mountains and valleys around us, neighbors and friends in our midst, how often we try to hide from your presence and fall short of welcoming others in your name. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Like your servant Paul, we know the good you ask of us. Yet, also like Paul, we do not do the good we want to do. As the prophet Micah exhorts, we do not seek justice, mercy, nor do we walk humbly with you. We forget you and rely instead upon ourselves. We mistreat and ignore the needs of others. Christ, have mercy upon us.
Forgive us, oh Lord. Call us back to your will and purpose for your lives. Guide our path and may your Spirit be a loving light for our daily steps. Lord, have mercy upon us.
And hear our prayer, oh Lord, for we ask it in Christ’s name. 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.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Genesis 1:26-29
+ Hymn 722: CANONBURY Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak
Scripture Reading | Psalm 8
Anthem | Quartet
In Thee, O Lord, Have I Trusted
Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
In Thee, O Lord, in Thee have I trusted; let me not be put to shame. Thou art my trust from my youth; O my God, make haste for my help.
Sermon | Rev. Katy Shevel | “Some Weeding Required”
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 | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
John Rutter (b. 1945) For the Beauty of the Earth + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Dale Grotenhuis (1931-2012) Seek the Lord
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn 463: How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Dale Grotenhuis Peace To You All
Postlude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, conductor Symphony No. 31 “Paris” I. Allegro Assai Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
THANK YOU TO TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
The Worship and Music Committee is thankful for our Liturgists, Ushers, the Chancel Choir, Quartet + Scholars, and our A/V Team for sharing their many gifts with our congregation.
MISSION PARTNERS OF THE WEEK
WPC Partner | Veda Gill
Veda is the Executive Director of the Presbyterian Education Board (PEB) in Pakistan which includes Kinnard Academy, an English-speaking middle school that WPC helped construct. PEB educated both Christian and Muslim students and provides scholarships for students with financial need.
Email: vj442000@yahoo.com & info@peb.edu.pk
PCUSA Co-worker of the Week | Leslie Vogel
Leslie serves as the Regional Liaison for Mexico and Guatemala, and with the National Evangelical Church of Guatemala (IENPG) and the Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America (CEDEPCA), a Global Ministry partner of WPC.
Email: leslie.vogel@pcusa.org
SAVE THE DATE FOR REV. RYAN BALSAN’S INSTALLATION
Join us on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00PM for the Installation Service of Senior Pastor & Head of Staff, Rev. Ryan Balsan. A joyful celebration will follow in the Chapel, hosted by the Pastor Nominating Committee. We look forward to seeing you there!
HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF
The PCUSA is responding to the devastation left behind by Hurricane(s) Helene & Milton in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. If you feel called to support this cause, scan the QR code. When donating, please insert code: DR000169 in the “Disaster Supported” box. Thank you!
SUNDAY GREETERS NEEDED
Want to hang out with Pastors Ryan and Katy on Sunday mornings? Smiling faces are needed to greet worship attendees at the door with us. Scan the QR code to sign-up today. Questions? Email Rev. Katy at: katy@waynepres.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUPPORT WORLD FOOD DAY! The PCUSA is sponsoring Food Week of Action October 13-20. The goal is to highlight groups and initiatives that are building equitable and sustainable food systems, while tackling the economic and racial drivers of hunger and poverty. WPC invites you to make food a donation during October to the Great Valley Food Cupboard and Methodist Food Pantry which serve our local community.
CASSEROLE MINISTRY Join us to prepare food to support the Great Valley Food Cupboard, Friday, October 18 starting at 9AM in the kitchen. Come for part or all of the time! It is a fun communal time with a huge impact. We need your hands and heart. Sign up by contacting LynneSamson3@gmail.com or BethWood@comcast.net. Join this beautiful community. Thanks for considering.
DINNER AND A MOVIE: INSIDE OUT 2! Join Children’s Ministry for some Friday night fun on October 18 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Chapel! This event is for kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5. Bring a sleeping bag and a friend! Register now on waynepres.org and contact Kelli at: kelli@waynepres.org with any questions. Pizza and popcorn are on the menu!
SEASONS: A LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS Sunday, October 27 immediately following 11:00AM Worship, gather in the Chapel for food, fun, and fellowship to hear and share how God has worked during the times of transition in our lives. Hear “Seasons” stories from Members: Linda Teets, Rich McFarland, Jeanne Kauffman and Ted Behr. Lunch will be provided. A free-will offering will be requested to support the Casserole Ministry. Please register on waynepres.org by October 20.
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY Join us for worship on All Saints’ Sunday, November 3, as the sounds of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, and trap set color the morning's music and fill the Sanctuary. Centered around a vibrant choral setting of "When the Saints Go Marching In" by John Rutter, all of the morning's musical offerings will be performed a la Traditional New Orleans Jazz. This will be a wonderful service to share with family, friends, and children as we gather to honor all of God's saints in heaven and on earth.
WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERTS Don’t miss out on a beautiful weekend of music. These concerts feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony. Concerts will feature our 140-voice choir, four professional soloists, and a 40+ piece orchestra with organ. Invite your family, neighbors, and friends and join us for one (or two!) of these musically rich and awe-inspiring evenings of music! November 2 and 3 at 7:30PM in the Sanctuary.
WinGS : FALL BREAKFAST When God calls ... sometimes, all we hear is that still small voice tugging on our hearts. Come Saturday, November 9 at 8:30AM for our Fall Breakfast to hear the stories of four women in our congregation – Meg Born, Lani Fabere, Jacey Fancher, and Wendy Norman, who listened to that call and answered, “Here I am, Lord, send me.” Please bring an item to support the Casserole Ministry: broth, cake/brownie mix, spices, dry pasta, yeast, or jars of chopped garlic.
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