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 06, 2024
Twentieth Sunday of Pentecost
FALL 2024 SUNDAY EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
Fireside Rm | 9:30AM | Starts today!
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Rm 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Confirmation Class
Knox Rm | 9:30AM
Coffee Hour Fellowship
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM
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
Westminster Choir Music Rm | 5:00PM
Youth Group
Rms 208/209 | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Carl, Chick Wenzel and family, Craig, Debby Jones, Florence Pratt, Forest Dobbs, Gisela Lamley’s family, Harry Garber & family, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Marjorie Cresswell, Mason, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Sarah and Sarah
*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 6 | G - L, Oct 13 | M - R, Oct 20 | S - Z, Oct 27 | A - F
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, October 06, 2024
Twentieth Sunday of
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ Te Ofrecemos Jeffrey Honoré (b. 1956)
Words of Welcome
Moment for Stewardship | Buff Barnes, Faith in Action
+ Call to Worship
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; God’s mercies are everlasting. They are new every morning. Great is God’s faithfulness.
+ Hymn 317: MC KEE In Christ There Is No East or West
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Holy God, you call us to be your beloved children and to care for one another, yet we fail to love others and ourselves. Helpless and ashamed, we turn our hearts to you. Forgive us, and teach us to live faithfully, guided by your love and strengthened by your forgiveness and grace. Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | John 3:16-17
+ Hymn 292: WAIRUA TAPU As the Wind Song
Scripture Reading | Psalm 24:1-10
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
We Thank You, God
We thank you, God, and declare your praise for our lives are in your hand, for our souls are in your keeping, for your miracles we experience daily. For your wonders always surround us, morning, noon, and night. We praise you, God: You deserve our thanks. Now thank we all our God with hearts, and hands, and voices. Who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices. The one eternal God whom earth and heaven adore; for thus it was is now and shall be evermore. - Text from the Jewish prayer “Modim Anachnu Lach” and “Now Thank We All Our God” Ryan Nowlin (b. 1978)
Sermon | Rev. Ryan Balsan | “Everything, All the Time”
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 86
Q. Since we have been delivered from our misery by grace through Christ without any merit of our own, why then should we do good works?
A. Because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, is also restoring us by his Spirit into his image, so that with our whole lives we may show that we are thankful to God for his benefits, so that he may be praised through us, so that we may be assured of our faith by its fruits, and so that by our godly living our neighbors may be won over to Christ.
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Dale Grotenhuis (1931-2012) Seek the Lord
The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
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. Invitation to Gratitude
The WPC Deacons, in the exercise of their caring and charitable purpose, have established a Deacon Compassion Fund to assist persons in financial need. Today’s offering will be taken to provide funds for this purpose. Please designate ‘Deacon Compassion Fund’ on the offering envelope in the pew, when giving online, or on your check memo line. Thank you.
Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Zion’s Walls
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Come fathers and mothers, come sisters and brothers, come join us in singing the praises of Zion. O fathers, don’t you feel determined to meet within the walls of Zion? We’ll shout and go round the walls of Zion.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
+ Hymn 340: This is My Song FINLANDIA
Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Scholars
Dale Grotenhuis Peace To You All
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
When I Lay My Burden Down Trad. Spiritual/Setting: Iain Farrington (b. 1977)
MISSION PARTNERS OF THE WEEK
WPC Partner | Nickayla Ottley
Nickayla Ottley serves as the Group Supervisor for the Common Place Scholars AfterSchool enrichment program. In the summer, she is the Program Coordinator for the Hammers with Heart Trades Camp which provides an opportunity for SW Philadelphia youth to learn about the construction trades as a career opportunity.
Email: nickaylao@gmail.com
PCUSA Co-worker of the Week | Gary and Marlene Van Brocklin
The Van Brocklins serve as regional liaisons for Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) support of partner programs, relationships and activities and as implementers of the Presbyterian World Mission strategy. They also guide and support PC(USA) mission personnel in the region in communications, information sharing, mentoring, encouraging, and missiological reflection.
Address: c/o PCUSA, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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.
HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the PCUSA emergency and refugee program, is responding to the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene 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, and at the visitor desk. Scan the QR code to signup today. Questions? Email Rev. Katy at: katy@waynepres.org.
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS
AT 9:30AM & 11:00AM!
October 13
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
October 27
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
November 10
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
October 20
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
November 3
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
November 17
Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY A new school year is starting at our long time Southwest Philadelphia school partner (K-8). Encourage young readers as a "personal librarian” twice a month during library class visits or tutor eager learners once a week. Please ask us about these enlightening and enriching opportunities – Jane Beatty: jnbeatty@verizon.net, Rita Fisk: Ritahfisk@gmail.com, Wendy Norman wnormanpa@yahoo.com.
CASSEROLE MINISTRY Kindly consider joining us for our monthly cooking 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. Doing something good always makes us feel better! 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 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven...” - Ecclesiastes 3:1 | On 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 by the Deacons and 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.
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