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Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP 9:30AM | Sanctuary 11:00 | Chapel

CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rooms 101/102

BIBLE STUDY with DR. JOE MODICA 9:30AM | Fireside Room

COFFEE HOUR 10:30AM | Connector CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL 10:30AM | Room 303 CONFIRMATION CLASS 5:00PM | Knox Room

FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN 9:30AM | Library

YOUTH GROUP 6:00PM | Rooms 208/209

FOR A FULL VIEW OF EVENTS & PROGRAMMING, VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching World Communion Sunday

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Tim Pretz Preaching Bell Sunday

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham Preaching Orchestra Sunday

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick Parker, Ellen Aman, Jane, Lorraine, Lynda, Nancy Dever and family, Richard, Tom & family To submit a prayer request to the Prayer & Praise Team, visit waynepres.org or call the church office.

ORDER OF WORSHIP + Please stand as you are able.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture readings can be found on the page numbers listed below in the pew Bibles. Prelude | John Grecia, organ Meditation on “It is Well with My Soul”

Philip Bliss (1838-1876) Setting: Eleanor Whitsett (1931-2026)

+ Call to Worship Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations. Praise the Lord! + Hymn 35: Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

LOBE DEN HERREN

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession | Responsive Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of our youth or our transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember us, for your goodness’ sake, O LORD! Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. For your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon our guilt, for it is great. Turn to us and be gracious to us, for we are lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of our hearts, and bring us out of our distress. Consider our affliction and our trouble, and forgive all our sins. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness May almighty God, who sent his Son into the world to save sinners, bring you his pardon and peace, now and forever. Amen.

+ Response of Praise

GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)

+ Passing of the Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Words of Welcome & Announcements Moment for Mission | Jeanne Kauffman & Nancy Devos, Walking the Mourner’s Path Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Job 11:7-12 | OT, p. 359 + Hymn: Can We by Searching Find Our God

EPWORTH

Scripture Reading | Ephesians 3:1-21 | NT, p. 149 Anthem | Quartet Charles Beaudrot (b. 1951) Come Down, O Love Divine Come down, O love divine, seek Thou this soul of mine, O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, Oh, kindle it, Thy holy flame within. O let it freely burn, til earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its flame; and let Thy glorious light shine on me and light my path and guide me through life's night. - Bianco Da Siena (c. 1350-c. 1434), tr. Richard F. Littledale (1833-1890) Sermon | “When the Plan Comes Together” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan

Time for Reflection + Affirmation of Faith | A selection from A Brief Statement of Faith 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 To donate online now, text the word GIVE to our church's Giving Number: (610) 819 - 4483, or scan the QR code on your smart phone. Please also feel free to give in-person in the baskets at the front of the Sanctuary. Offertory Anthem | 9:30AM: Chancel Choir | 11:00AM: Octet Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether Harold Friedell (1905-1958) Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now thy garment’s hem. As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make as sacraments of thee, That by caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve thee faithfully - Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

Orison | 9:30AM Service Only I Love the Lord

Charles Wood (1866-1926)

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Celebration of the Lord’s Supper | 11:00AM Service Only + Hymn 435: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

+ Benediction | 9:30AM: Chancel Choir | 11:00AM: Octet Send Me Postlude | John Grecia, organ March (from Symphony No. 3)

IN BABILONE Rachel Aarons (b. 1945) Charles-Marie Widoe (1844-1937)

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Our second annual Beat the Birds to Tackle Hunger food drive is officially underway! Help us stock local food pantries by bringing nonperishable food items and placing them in the collection bins in the Connector. Our goal? To collect more food items than the total number of rushing yards gained by the Eagles in the previous week's game. Whether you bring one item or a whole bag, every donation makes a difference for neighbors facing food insecurity. Let's come together as a church family and see if we can beat the Birds while helping tackle hunger in our community! TO TO Drop off non-perishable donations in the Connector. Together, we can make a winning impact. TACKLE HUNGER Questions? Contact Scott Laird at: hslaird@aol.com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS WinGS FALL BREAKFAST Women in the congregation are invited to join us in the Chapel on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00AM-10:30AM, for our annual Fall Breakfast featuring our speaker, Karen Smith. Please register online by Sunday, October 11. We hope to see you there! MUSIC TRANSFORMS: POETRY IN MUSIC On Sunday, October 4th at 4:00PM, join us in the Sanctuary for a free concert. Come and discover how great poetry finds new life through music in this engaging program of vocal and chamber works. The concert features pieces by Edmund Rubbra, Samuel Barber, and Dmitri Shostakovich, performed by the Main Line Vocal Quartet and friends. Your free will offering directly supports the Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra. DINNER AND A MOVIE: HOPPERS Children in grades Kindergarten-Grade 5 are invited to join Children’s Ministry for a Friday night of fun on October 9th from 6:00-8:00PM, for a special screening of Hoppers (Disney Pixar) in the Chapel. Pizza and popcorn are on the menu, and children are invited to bring their sleeping bags. Register online & contact Kelli Masters with questions at: kelli@waynepres.org. CASSEROLE MINISTRY Help prepare food for the Great Valley Food Cupboard! Come for some of all of the time allotted. Join us on Friday, October 16 from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Sign-up online & contact Beth Greenwood with questions at: bethwood@comcast.net. Not available weekday mornings? Young adult couples are invited to join a Casserole Ministry Date Night on Saturday, October 17 at 5:00PM. Enjoy an evening of service, fellowship, and fun as we prepare casseroles and share dinner afterward. Childcare will be provided, making it easy for families to participate. RSVP directly to Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham at katy@waynepres.org. WPC BOOK CLUB: THEO OF GOLDEN Join the WPC Book Club, Sunday, October 18 at 11:00AM in the Knox Room. Our selection is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, a thought-provoking story that promises meaningful discussion and reflection. Gather with fellow readers for engaging conversations & breakout sessions. Books are available for purchase starting today in the Connector for $10. Questions & RSVP’s can be sent to Janice Mack at: gardengirl65@gmail.com. Thank you!

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WPC WEEKLY AGENDA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Monday Morning Bible Fellowship 4:00PM-5:00PM - 'The Next Big Thing' Prayer Group 7:30PM-8:45PM - Te Deum Bell Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 9:30AM-10:30AM, Selah Bell Choir Rehearsal 10:30AM-12:00PM, Weekly Staff Meeting 1:00PM-3:00PM, Library Working Group 7:30PM-9:30PM, Wayne Oratorio Society Weekly Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 6:45AM-8:00AM - Word Before Work: Women's Bible Study 10:00AM-11:00AM - Wednesday Creative Coworking: In-Person 11:30AM-1:00PM - Lunch with the Lord: Women's Bible Study 7:00PM-8:00PM - Creative Coworking: Virtual 7:30PM-8:45PM - WPC Orchestra Rehearsal THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2026 7:00AM-8:15AM - Thursday Morning Men's Ministry (TM3) 8:30AM-9:30AM - Contemplative Prayer Group 1:00PM-3:00PM - Property Committee Meeting 7:30PM-9:00PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal SATURDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2026 Only) 5:00PM-7:00PM- Gratitude Gala SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026 | COMMUNION SUNDAY Sunday School 10:00AM-11:00AM - Summer 8:15AM-9:15AM - Nominating Committee Meeting 11:00AM-11:30AM - Coffee Hour 9:30AM-10:30AM - 9:30AM Worship Service | Sanctuary 11:15AM-12:30PM Children's Book Club 9:30AM-10:30AM - Sunday Morning Bible-Study with Dr. JoeSummer Modica WPC WEEKLY AGENDA 9:30AM-10:30AM - Youth Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Children's Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Fellowship of the Bean 10:30AM-11:00AM - Coffee Hour 10:30AM-11:00AM - Children's Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM-12:00PM - 11:00AM Worship Service | Chapel 12:00PM-1:30PM - Community Fellowship Committee Meeting + Lunch 4:00PM-6:00PM - Music Transforms Concert: Main Line Vocal Quartet 5:00PM-6:00PM - Youth Council 6:00PM-8:00PM - Youth Group

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

SENIOR PASTOR & HEAD OF STAFF Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214 ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219 PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATE Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228 A FULL STAFF DIRECTORY CAN BE FOUND AT WAYNEPRES.ORG. WITH QUESTIONS, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT (610) 688-8700.

Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Cordially Invites You to the WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Gratitude Gala SATURDAY

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Opening remarks begin promptly at 5:00 PM Doors open at 4:45 PM

125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 Join us for passed hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and guided tours while learning more as we celebrate how God is at work through Wayne Presbyterian Church.

FRIENDS WELCOME

To RSVP, scan the QR code. For questions, contact:

NANCY GALLOWAY MALONEY.GALLOWAY@GMAIL.COM THE REV. RYAN BALSAN RYAN@WAYNEPRES.ORG CHILDCARE & TRANSPORTATION ARE AVAILABLE

Walking

THE MOURNER’S PATH

WHAT IS WTMP

An 8 week workshop designed to guide participants toward a safe and spirit-filledplace to journey in their grief.

TRANSFORMING

GRIEF INTO JOYFUL LIVING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 WALKING THROUGH GRIEF Many times when a loved one has died, it seems as if the world and everyone in it has gone back to normal within a few weeks, except for you. Walking the Mourner’s Path helps you through the journey of grief, bringing hope along the way.

SUPPORT THROUGH FAITH The Mourner's Path program is a ministry distinct from other bereavement programs in that it is Christcentered, scripturally sound and church based. Walking the Mourner's Path is not group therapy. The format is small group workshop.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE Participants of the program will learn that while their situation and pain is unique, they are not alone on the healing journey. Members of the group learn tools for healing and moving forward with their lives.

Research has shown that participants in groups with a specific beginning and end that provide tools for learning heal from their grief more quickly than open ended groups without an established course.

BLESSED ARE THOSE who mourn, for they will be

comforted

Matthew 5:4

SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS

HONORING LOVED ONES

NEXT SESSION BEGINS ON:

TO HEAL THE PAIN OF GRIEF

OCTOBER 25, 2026

SHARING EXPERIENCES

ALLOWING GOD IN

WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 125 E. LANCASTER AVENUE, WAYNE PA 19087 WWW.WAYNEPRES.ORG | 610-688-8700