JOIN US AFTER WORSHIP AT THE END-OF-SUMMER PICNIC
Join your WPC community & celebrate the end-of-summer! All are invited for this loved event, graciously coordinated by the Community Fellowship Committee. Fun for the whole family includes moon bounces, face painting, food, music, ice cream, and more!
TODAY | Immediately following 10AM Worship
FALL 2024 SUNDAY EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Starting next Sunday, September 15.
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica
Fireside Rm | 9:30AM | Starts 10/6
Childcare for Infants and Toddlers
Rm 101/102 | 9:30 & 11:00AM
Confirmation Class Knox Rm | 9:30AM
Connector | 10:30AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | 9:30AM Coffee Hour Fellowship
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following people in prayer: Bethany, Carl, Craig, Curtis, Debbie, Debby, Florence, Forest, Jess and family, Jane, Jill, Johnson, Lauren, Marjorie, Mason, Miranda, Nancy, Richard, Sarah, Bill Vollmer and family.
*Please remember to sign the Letters of Compassion that can be found in the Connector after todays service.*
If you have a prayer concern you would like to share with The Prayer & Praise Team, please call the church office at: (610) 688-8700 to leave a confidential voicemail, go to the homepage of the WPC website and click on the prayer request link, or use the WPC app on your phone.
Sunday School: 9:30AM | Starts 9/22
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
Youth Group Rms 208/209 | 6:00PM Westminster Choir Music Rm | 5:00PM
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
Sept 15 | M - R
Sept 22 | S - Z
Sept 29 | A - F
Oct 6 | G - L
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions mhholling@gmail.com (484) 557 - 5733
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Sixteenth Sunday of
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Meditation Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
Words of Welcome
+ Call to Worship
Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burdened.”
Jesus says, “I will give you rest.”
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me.”
“For I am gentle and humble in heart.”
Our Lord promises, “You will find rest for your souls.”
Let us worship Jesus Christ, the risen one who lives among us!
+ Hymn 41: LYONS O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession + Please stand as you are able.
Jesus, friend of sinners, your words to your disciples were plain: whatever we do for the least of these, we do for you. But have we fed hungry, welcomed the stranger, and shown love and care to those in our midst who need it most? Help us, oh God. For we have become confused and misguided. Forgive us and guide us toward your path of justice and peace. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
+ Response of Praise: Hymn 581 GLORIA PATRI
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Presentation of the Susan Hall Galloway Scholars | Please see insert.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | John 13: 1-11
+ Hymn 203: CHEREPONI Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
Scripture Reading | John 13:31-38
Quartet Anthem | Howard Helvey (b. 1968) Lead, Kindly Light
Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, pride ruled my will. Remember not past years! Meantime, along the narrow rugged path, Thyself hast trod, Lead, Savior, lead me home in childlike faith, home to my God. To rest forever after earthly strife, in the calm light of everlasting life. Amen. – John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Sermon | Rev. Katy Shevel | Jesus & Friends Mini-Series: “Jesus and Peter”
Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith | The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
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.
Offertory Anthem | Summer Chancel Choir
How Firm a Foundation
Text can be found in Hymn 463.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Summer Chancel Choir
Come and Fill Our Hearts
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
American Folk Melody
Arr. Alice Parker (1925-1923)
Jacques Berthier (1923-1994)
+ Hymn 610: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON
Benediction | Summer Chancel Choir
Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931) Sevenfold Amen
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Sketch in C Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
THANK YOU TO TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS
The Worship and Music Committee is thankful for our Liturgist, Ushers, and the Quartet. A special thank you to the Summer Chancel Choir for a wonderful and joyful season of praise through music. See you next summer!
MISSION PARTNERS OF THE WEEK
WPC Partner | Katie Mahon
Katie Mahon is Executive Director of Wayne Senior Center which provides services and activities to area senior citizens providing programs in health information and screening, fitness classes, cultural experiences at the center and excursions, computer education, and a hot luncheon weekdays.
Address: 108 Station Road, Wayne, PA 19087
PCUSA Co-worker of the Week | Larry and Inge Sthreshley
Larry and Inge are Serving at the invitation of Presbyterian Community of Congo (CPC) and the Presbyterian Community of Kinshasa (CPK); seconded to IMA World Health (Larry); and with the Methodist Presbyterian Hostel (Inge).
Emails: larry.sthreshley@pcusa.org; inge.sthreshley@pcusa.org
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 | FlemingR@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 Asst. | Youth Ministry Asst.
Julia Thompson | Evelyn Widham | ext. 237
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
