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 20, 2024
Twenty Second 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, Sarah Foster, and Sarah Stewart
*Following Worship, please also sign the Letters of Compassion that can be found in the Connector.*
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 treats for Coffee Hour Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname
Oct 27 | A - F, Nov 3 | G - L, Nov 10 | M - R, Nov 17 | S - Z
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Twenty Second Sunday of
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | 9:30AM: Te Deum Bell Choir | 11AM: Selah Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director
Reverie
Joyful, Joyful H. Dean Wagner (b. 1961) L. v. Beethoven/Arr. Cynthia Dobrinski (1950-2021)
Words of Welcome
Moment for Stewardship | Rick Davis
+ Call to Worship
O God, I will tell your glory; O lord our God, how majestic is your name! In the great congregation I will sing your praise: O Lord our God, how majestic is your name!
+ Hymn 81:
HYMN Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Loving God, you created us to live in relationship with you, to love and serve one another, and to care for all your creatures. Yet, in the hardness of our hearts, we dismiss your commandments and seek to go our separate ways. Lord, have mercy on us. Redeem restore, and re-create us, for the sake of Christ our Savior. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
In Jesus Christ we 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.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Genesis 2:15-17
+ Hymn 757: KINGSFOLD Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Scripture Reading | Genesis 3: 1-7
Anthem | Quartet Be Thou My Vision For text , please see Hymn 450.
Sermon | Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Focus”
Time for Reflection
Daniel Nelson
+ Affirmation of Faith | From A Brief Statement of Faith In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.
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
Fairest Lord Jesus
From Münster Gesangbuch, 1677/arr. Charles Forsberg (b. 1942)
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature , O thou of God and man the Son , Thee will I cherish , Thee will I honor , thou , my soul's glory, joy, and crown. Fair are the meadows , fairer still the woodlands , robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer , Jesus is purer who makes the woeful heart to sing. Fair is the sunshine , fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Seek the Lord
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Dale Grotenhuis (1931-2012)
+ Hymn 679: Let the Whole Creation Cry SALZBURG
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Dale Grotenhuis Peace To You All
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Flute Piece
William Hine (1687-1730)
CHANCEL FLOWER DEDICATION
This week’s chancel flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving remembrance of Gray Lauchle.
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 | Police Officer, Greg Benjamin Greg leads a group of block captains and committed neighbors in the easternmost section of Kingsessing who have joined together to address common concerns and to provide relevant events for the community.
Address: 5th Division, Greg Benjamin, 530 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
PCUSA Co-worker of the Week | Ryan and Alethia White Ryan and Alethia are Serving with the Iranian Presbyterian Church in Berlin, and also as Co-regional liaisons for Central and Northern Europe.
Email: ryan.white@pcusa.org & alethia.white@pcusa.org
47TH ANNUAL RADNOR RUN: OCTOBER 27
Next Sunday, October 27 , Radnor Township will hold the annual Radnor Run starting at 8:00AM , with all activities to wrap up by 12:00PM. Please anticipate and plan for heavy traffic during this event. Scan the QR code to read the letter from the Township, and see the map of road closures.
JOIN US FOR ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY ON NOVEMBER 3
Join us for worship on November 3, as the sounds of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, and trap kit 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.
2024-2025 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN: DEDICATION SUNDAY
On Sunday, November 10th we will bring our stewardship commitments forward in worship as an offering. If you would like to make your pledge before November 10 , or will not be here that day, you can make your pledge online by visiting our website , or by scanning the QR code.
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!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
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 9:00AM 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.
FAMILY
PROMISE HOST WEEK: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WPC will be hosting families in partnership with Family Promise of the Main Line from November 10November 17. This ongoing mission work is vital to the life of our church. If you feel called to contribute, volunteers are needed during our upcoming host week. Please reach out to Nancy Monahan at: nkmonahan@gmail.com. Thank you!
MUSIC
TRANSFORMS: Choral/Song On Sunday, November 17 from 4:00-6:00PM, 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 by John over the past 15+ years, and spanning artists such as Sting, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, U2, Elton John, and Mumford & Sons. This is a free benefit event 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 evening of music!
JOIN A CONVERSATION CAFE WITH GROW!
GROW is an ESL ministry that serves the immigrant and refugee communities in Philadelphia. Conversation Cafes are for 1-2 ESL students to talk with a native English-speaker (you!) in a casual setting. Upcoming opportunities include: Monday, 10/21 and Wednesday, 11/20 from 11AM-12PM & Tuesday, 10/22 and Wednesday, 11/21 from 7:30PM-8:30PM. Cafes are held at Seven Mile Road Church at 525 Welsh Road in Philadelphia. WPC members usually carpool together. Contact Carol Diehl at ccdiehl8@verizon.net, to volunteer or for more information.
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