Father George Last Supper, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN https://digliblibraryvanderbiltedu/act-imagelinkpl?RC=58346 [retrieved October 2, 2025]
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
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 | Rms 208/209
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
Date of Donation by Surname: Oct 5: S - Z | 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 05, 2025 Sunday, October 2025 17 Sunday after Pentecost th
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Spanish Melody/Setting:Emma Lou Diemer Somos del Senor (When We Are Living)
+ Call to Worship
Upon this gathering of your people, pour out your Spirit, O Lord. Be near to us and speak to us, and we will proclaim your glory.
+ Hymn 317:
In Christ There Is No East or West + Please stand as you are able.
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
God, our strength and savior, you know our great transgressions, our hidden faults, our secret sins. With our open hands we grasp at power; with our feet we stumble into evil; with our eyes we look out for ourselves. Forgive us, gracious God, and lead us in your holy way of life and love and peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Though we wander from the truth, God brings us back and saves us from death. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
MC KEE
GLORIA PATRI
Musical
Offering | Children’s Choir | Ryan Fleming, conductor
Father , I Adore You Matthew Brouwer (b. 1976)
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Romans 8:12-17
Hymn 292: As the Wind Song
Katy Shevel, flute
Scripture Reading | Ephesians 2:1-10
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
El Cielo Canta Alegría (Sung in Spanish) Pablo Sosa (1933-2020) Heaven is singing for joy, Alleluia! Because in your life and mine shines the glory of God. Alleluia! Heaven is singing for joy. Alleluia! Because your life and mine are one in the love of God. Alleluia! Heaven is singing for joy, Alleluia! For your life and mine will always proclaim the Lord. Alleluia!
Sermon | “The Old Way, the New Way, and Jesus’ Way” | 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, died and was buried; he descended into 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 resurrectionof 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.
The Deacons’ Compassion Fund assists persons in financial need, funded by the generous donations of members and friends of our church. An additional and optional offering will be taken today to provide funds for this purpose. Designate ‘Deacon Compassion Fund’ on the offering envelope in the pew, when giving online, or on your check memo line, if you wish to allocate today’s gift to this effort.
Mark A. Miller (b. 1967) I believe in the sun even when it's not shining. I believe in love even when not feeling it. I believe in God even when he is silent. - Anonymous poem; discovered shortly after World War II, inscribed on a wall in a cellar in Cologne, Germany - where Jewish refugees hid from the Nazis during World War II.
The Chancel flowers are dedicated today to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Eric Greenhow by Rebecca Craven Greenhow.
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ITEMS COLLECTED YARDS RUSHED
OUR GOAL | To donate more food items than the Eagles rush for yards this season.
WHY? | With recent reductions of food assistance, food scarcity and the need for support is bigger than ever right now.
HOW DO I HELP? | Starting now, and for the entirety of football season, bring non-perishable, non-expired goods to WPC and drop them in our containers at the front and back of the Sanctuary, or in the Connector.
WHAT TO DONATE | Some of the most requested items by our local food cupboards are: cereal, canned tuna, pasta, pasta sauce, and granola bars, though all non-perishable goods are welcome. Please be mindful not to donate expired items, or items that will expire within 30 days of donating. If you donate a bag of items, please write the number of goods included on the outside of the bag to help out our volunteers. Interested in volunteering to count and/or deliver our weekly collection? Please contact Jean Kozicki at: jeankozicki@gmail.com.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Orchestra Sunday
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER
Please hold the following in prayer: Buzz Mossholder, Carl, Greg Hagin, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DINNER & A MOVIE | PADDINGTON IN PERU
Children in grades KindergartenGrade 5 are invited to join Children’s Ministry for a Friday night of fun on October 10th from 6:00PM-8:00PM, for a special screening of Paddington in Peru in the Chapel. Pizza and popcorn are on the menu, and children are invited to bring their sleeping bags. Please register now at waynepres.org/dm_paddington. Contact Kelli Masters with any questions at: kelli@waynepres.org.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN | GUEST LEADER
Join us for Fellowship of the Bean on Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 in the Library. We will have a guest leader, the Rev. Dr. Kimlyn J. Bender, the Foy Valentine Chair in Christian Theology and Ethics. Dr. Bender is a professor, Baptist pastor, Adult Sunday School Teacher, and has written or edited seven books and multiple articles ranging from a commentary on I Corinthians, to a guide for how to reach Karl Barth for the church. He has also lectured on science and theology, and lead a science and theology study group at Baylor.
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, October 12-19. Inspired by our mission to provide compassionate support and resources, your involvement can make a lasting difference. You can help by bringing a meal, coming to eat or play with the children, assisting with set-up, laundering linens, or staying overnight with another volunteer. Scan the QR code to sign-up today. Have questions? Text Leslie Dudt at (610) 256-2301, or email Stefanie Bischoff at sabischoff12@gmail.com.
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.
FALL 2025 HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT
High school students are invited to attend the Keep Awake! 2025 retreat being held at the Massanetta Retreat Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The retreat takes place November 21-23, 2025 and emphasizes leadership development while focusing on the tenets of PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 initiative: dismantling structural racism, eradicating systemic poverty, and building congregational vitality. Cost is $150.00 and is due at the time of registration. Please scan the QR code for more information and to register now! Contact Kelli Masters with questions at: kelli@waynepres.org.
2025-2026 NOMINATING COMMITTEE at Wayne Presbyterian Church
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP
The Nominating Committee encourages members and friends of Wayne Presbyterian Church to assist in nominating our officers each year by submitting names for consideration to the committee.
Our congregation is called on to annually elect members who are compassionate in spirit and demonstrate leadership to three-year terms as Elders (7), Deacons (14 adult + 2 youth), and Stewards (responsible for the counting of our weekly offering). We will also elect six members for the 2025-26 Nominating Committee who will serve a one-year term.
More details about the roles of the Elders and Deacons are available on the WPC website. Please scan the QR code to access this page.
If you have any questions about these roles, or are interested in getting involved but are uncertain about how you might contribute your talent, please reach out to any 2025-2026 Committee Member:
Scott Born – Co-Chair
Bebe Forster – Co-Chair
O M I NATING COMMITT E E
Hilary Bajus
Brian Dudt
Lori Dziedziak
Chuck Rueger
Steve Smith
Katie Sullivan
Jesus taught his disciples that true leadership comes through serving others, teaching that to be a leader,
one must first become a servant.
CANDIDATE REFERRAL FORM
In order to submit a filled-out Candidate Referral Form today, please place it in the offering basket during the collection, or place it in the box at the Usher’s Table at the back of the Sanctuary. If more time is needed, please drop off to the Nominating Committee’s mailbox in the Church Office by Sunday, October 19, 2025, or fill out the form online. Thank you!
I suggest the following person for nomination:
To the office of:
ELDER
CLASS OF 2029
DEACON CLASS OF 2029
STEWARD CLASS OF 2029 (Counting Team)
2026-2027 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee appreciates additional information to help us consider this person ’ s qualifications. Below, please include relevant comments regarding the candidate and their:
Christian Living in Daily Life: within the family & in the community
Church Involvement: participation in church activities & committees
Personal Characteristics, Skills & Interests
Professional Experiences
2025-2026 NOMINATING COMMITTEE at Wayne Presbyterian Church
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP
The Nominating Committee encourages members and friends of Wayne Presbyterian Church to assist in nominating our officers each year by submitting names for consideration to the committee.
Our congregation is called on to annually elect members who are compassionate in spirit and demonstrate leadership to three-year terms as Elders (7), Deacons (14 adult + 2 youth), and Stewards (responsible for the counting of our weekly offering). We will also elect six members for the 2025-26 Nominating Committee who will serve a one-year term.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE at Wayne Presbyterian Church
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP
The Nominating Committee encourages members and friends of Wayne Presbyterian Church to assist in nominating our officers each year by submitting names for consideration to the committee.
Our congregation is called on to annually elect members who are compassionate in spirit and demonstrate leadership to three-year terms as Elders (7), Deacons (14 adult + 2 youth), and Stewards (responsible for the counting of our weekly offering). We will also elect six members for the 2025-26 Nominating Committee who will serve a one-year term.
More details about the roles of the Elders and Deacons are available on the WPC website.
Please scan the QR code to access this page.
If you have any questions about these roles, or are interested in getting involved but are uncertain about how you might contribute your talent, please reach out to any 2025-2026 Committee Member:
Scott Born – Co-Chair
Bebe Forster – Co-Chair
Hilary Bajus
Brian Dudt
Lori Dziedziak
Chuck Rueger
Steve Smith
Katie Sullivan
Jesus taught his disciples that true leadership comes through serving others, teaching that to be a leader, one must first become a servant.
More details about the roles of the Elders and Deacons are available on the WPC website.
Please scan the QR code to access this page.
If you have any questions about these roles, or are interested in getting involved but are uncertain about how you might contribute your talent, please reach out to any 2025-2026 Committee Member:
Scott Born – Co-Chair
Bebe Forster – Co-Chair
Hilary Bajus
Brian Dudt
Lori Dziedziak
Chuck Rueger
Steve Smith
Katie Sullivan
Jesus taught his disciples that true leadership comes through serving others, teaching that to be a leader,
one must first become a servant.
CANDIDATE REFERRAL FORM
In order to submit a filled-out Candidate Referral Form today, please place it in the offering basket during the collection, or place it in the box at the Usher’s Table at the back of the Sanctuary. If more time is needed, please drop off to the Nominating Committee’s mailbox in the Church Office by Sunday, October 19, 2025, or fill out the form online. Thank you!
I suggest the following person for nomination:
To the office of: ELDER CLASS OF 2029
DEACON CLASS OF 2029
STEWARD CLASS OF 2029 (Counting Team)
2026-2027 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee appreciates additional information to help us consider this person ’ s qualifications. Below, please include relevant comments regarding the candidate and their:
Christian Living in Daily Life: within the family & in the community
Church Involvement: participation in church activities & committees
Personal Characteristics, Skills & Interests
Professional Experiences
CANDIDATE REFERRAL FORM
In order to submit a filled-out Candidate Referral Form today, please place it in the offering basket during the collection, or place it in the box at the Usher’s Table at the back of the Sanctuary. If more time is needed, please drop off to the Nominating Committee’s mailbox in the Church Office by Sunday, October 19, 2025, or fill out the form online. Thank you!
I suggest the following person for nomination:
To the office of: ELDER CLASS OF 2029
DEACON CLASS OF 2029
STEWARD CLASS OF 2029 (Counting Team)
2026-2027 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee appreciates additional information to help us consider this person ’ s qualifications. Below, please include relevant comments regarding the candidate and their:
Christian Living in Daily Life: within the family & in the community
Church Involvement: participation in church activities & committees
