September 28, 2025

W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

September 28, 2025 9:30 & 11:00AM Worship 16 th Sunday after Pentecost

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP FALL 2025 WORSHIP 9:30AM* & 11:00AM | Sanctuary *Livestream available on waynepres.org CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rms 101/102

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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Rm 103 Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304 2nd & 3rd Grade | Rm 301 4th & 5th Grade | Rm 306 Middle School (6th & 7th) | Rm 204 Confirmation Class (8th Grade) | Knox Rm 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

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 COMPLETE VIEW OF WEEKLY PROGRAMMING & EVENTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WAYNEPRES.ORG.

COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS Bring treats for Coffee Hour held in the Connector on Sundays.

Date of Donation by Surname Oct 5: S - Z | Oct 12: A - F Please contact Marian Hollingsworth at: mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, September 28, 2025 Sunday,

16th Sunday after Pentecost

+ Please stand as you are able.

Prelude | 9:30, Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00, Selah Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director Proclamation Kevin McChesney (b. 1963) + Call to Worship The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it!

Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Praise the Lord’s holy name.

Come, let us worship our Lord; let us kneel before our Creator.

For the Lord is our God! We are the people of his pasture, His beloved flock in his care. + Hymn 299: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

HANOVER

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Merciful God, for the things we have done that we regret, forgive us; for the things we have failed to do that we regret, forgive us; for all the times we acted without love, forgive us; for all the times we reacted without thought, forgive us; for all the times we have withdrawn care, forgive us; for all the times we failed to show mercy, forgive us; Help us to lay down our burden of regret and turn back to you.

Through Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness Our God sees us, hears us, loves us, and wipes away our sin.

Hear the Good News: 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.

Words of Welcome & Announcements Moment for Mission | GROW ESL Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading | Job 38:4-8 Bell Anthem | 9:30, Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00, Selah Bell Choir The King of Love My Shepherd Is Trad. Irish Melody/Setting: Jantz A. Black (b. 1980) Scripture Reading | Psalm 139:13-16 Musical Offering | Ruth Bailis, alto Psalm 148 Ned Rorem (1923-2002) Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Praise ye him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created. He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. Praise ye the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord Sermon | “Fearfully & Wonderfully Made” | The Rev. Katy Shevel 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 Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Officer Installation | 11:00AM Service 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.

Offertory Anthem | 9:30, Chancel Choir | 11:00, Quartet + Choral Scholars Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite (from “Samson”) George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Let their celestial concerts all unite, ever to sound his praise in endless blaze of light. + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

Orison | 9:30AM, Chancel Choir | 11:00AM, Octet + Choral Scholars Amy Beach (1867-1944) With Prayer and Supplication Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Hymn 804: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

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+ Benediction | 9:30AM, Chancel Choir | 11:00AM, Octet + Choral Scholars Amy Beach (1867-1944) Peace I Leave with You Postlude | John Grecia, organ Allegro (from Organ Concerto No. 13)

George Frideric Handel

OUR GOAL | To donate more food items than the Eagles rush for yards this season.

BEAT THE BEAT THE

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.

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ITEMS COLLECTED

WEEK 3

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.

86 YARDS RUSHED

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP Sunday, October 5, 2025 Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching World Communion Sunday

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Worship at 9:30AM & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Orchestra Sunday

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Greg Hagin, Jane, Jeanette Hershey, Jess and family, Joann, Kiki Ross, Nancy, Richard, Sean, Susan, Tom, & the Youth Director search We extend Christian sympathies to the families of Janet E. Balson, who passed away on September 5, and Donna Thompson, who passed away on September 10.

To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS MUSIC TRANSFORMS: DAVID KIM IN CONCERT AT WPC! On Friday, October 3rd at 7:00PM, join us in the Sanctuary for a free opportunity to hear violinist David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Presented by Music Transforms, this concert will benefit the Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra Program, and a free-will offering will be taken. This event is open to the public, so early arrival is encouraged for parking and seating. We hope to see you there!

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.

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 Women in God’s Service (WinGS) Ministry is gearing up for the annual Fall Breakfast, and you are invited! Come to the Chapel on Saturday, October 18 from 9:00-10:30AM 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. Please register online at waynepres.org by October 13.

Questions can be sent to 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.

WPC MISSION PARTNER OF THE WEEK RACHEL CONLEY | GROW ESL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROW ESL is a ministry that serves the immigrant and refugee communities in Philadelphia. Once a month, GROW holds ‘conversation cafes,’ opportunities for ESL (English as a second language) students to talk with a native Englishspeaker in casual conversation. The next Conversation Cafe volunteer opportunities are October 22, 11:00AM-12:00PM and October 23, 7:30PM-8:30PM. EMAIL | executivedirector@growesl.org

PASTORAL 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 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