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
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+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | 9:30, Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00, Selah Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director Kevin McChesney (b. 1963) Proclamation
+ 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: HANOVER Ye Servants of God , Your Master Proclaim
+ 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we acted without love, forgive us; for all the times we reacted without thought, forgive us; for all the times we have withdrawn care, forgive us; for all the times we failed to show mercy, forgive us; Help us to lay down our burden of regret and turn back to you.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
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.
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.
Allegro (from Organ Concerto No. 13) George Frideric Handel
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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 AHEAD
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 WEEK 3
PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER
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.
MUSIC
TRANSFORMS: DAVID KIM IN CONCERT AT WPC! On Friday, October 3 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.
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.
