YNE BYTERIANCHURCH
April 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday 9:30 & 11:00 Worship | Sanctuary
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP,
WORSHIP
9:30AM* & 11:00AM | Sanctuary
*Livestream available on waynepres.org.
CHILD CARE
For infants & toddlers
9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rooms 101/102
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30AM-10:30AM
Preschool (Age 2 - Pre-K) | Rm 103
Kindergarten & 1 Grade | Rm 304 st
2 & 3 Grade | Rm 301 nd rd
4 & 5 Grade | Rm 306 th th
Middle School (6 & 7 ) | Rm 204 th th
Confirmation Class (8 Grade) | Knox Rm th
High School | Rms 208/209
Grades K-5 start in Rm 303 for Joyful Noise and move to their classrooms afterwards.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Dr. Joe Modica
Join us next week at 9:30AM.
COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP
Join us in-between worship services , or afterwards on days with one service only.
Join us next week at 10:30AM.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL
For children in Kindergarten - Grade 5
Join us next week at 10:30AM.
YOUTH GROUP
For children in Grades 6-12
FELLOWSHIP
OF THE BEAN
Adult Discussion Group
Join us next week at 9:30AM.
Join us next week at 6:00PM. FOR A FULL VIEW OF EVENTS & PROGRAMMING, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. FOR A FULL VIEW OF EVENTS & PROGRAMMING, VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Baptism Sunday
Sunday, April 19, 2026
9:30 & 11:00AM Worship
Rev. Timothy Pretz Preaching
Rev. Ryan & Rev. Katy Away
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick & Sue Parker, Hannah Herbert, Jane, Jess, Kiki Ross, Lorraine, Lynda, Nancy, Richard, Tom & family
We extend Christian sympathy to the family of Daniel Krombolz, who passed away on March 20th
To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, April 05, 2026
Sunday, April 2026
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Selah & Te Deum Bell Choirs | Ryan Fleming, Director
John Grecia, organ | New City Brass
Lift High the Cross
+ Call to Worship
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947)
Setting: Sondra K. Tucker (b. 1957)
+ Hymn 232: EASTER HYMN Jesus Christ is Risen Today
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
All-knowing, all-powerful God, we confess that, even on this most holy day, we are unable to believe in the victory over death shown to us in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We confess our utter dependence on you not only for life but also for faith, hope, and love. Without your astonishing appearance to our ancestors and your stunning presence throughout the ages, we would be lost. Forgive us and transform us, that in every way our work and prayer will make whole what is broken and give peace on earth. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
By the grace of God and the witness of our ancestors, the good news of Jesus’ resurrection is our rock and our salvation. You shall not die but live. The rejected cornerstone has become your strength and your song. Believe the good news, In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise | Hymn 236 (v. 1): The Strife is O’er VICTORY
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 111:1-10
+ Hymn 234:
KEVIN Come , You Faithful , Raise the Strain
Scripture Reading | Mark 16:1-8
Anthem | Chancel Choir
Christ Has Arisen , Alleluia
MFURAHINI, HALELUYA: Tanzanian traditional Arr. Nathan Zullinger Christ has arisen , alleluia. Rejoice and praise him , alleluia. For our redeemer burst from the tomb , even from death , dispelling its gloom. Let us sing praise to him with endless joy. Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! For three long days the grave did its worst until its strength by God was dispersed. He who gives life did death undergo, and in its conquest his might did show. The angel said to them , “Do not fear. You look for Jesus who is not here. See for yourselves the tomb is all bare. Only the graveclothes are lying there.” “Go spread the news: he’s not in the grave. He has arisen this world to save. Jesus’ redeeming labors are done. Even the battle with sin is won. ” Risen to set us free. Alleluia , to him praises be. Jesus is living! Let us all sing; he reigns triumphant, heavenly king.
- Bernard Kyamanywa (1938-2021), tr. Howard S. Olson (1922-2010)
Sermon | “Somewhere Out There” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan
Time for Reflection
ST.
+ Affirmation of Faith | The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
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Offertory Anthem | Chancel Choir | New City Brass | Josef Samargia, baritone
Light’s Glittering Morn Bedecks the Sky
Horatio W. Parker (1863-1919)
Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky; heav'n thunders forth its victor cry; The glad earth shouts her triumph high, and groaning hell makes wild reply, while he the King, the mighty King, despoiling death of all its sting, and trampling down the powers of might, brings forth his ransomed saints to light. Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky; heav'n thunders forth its victor cry. That Eastertide with joy was bright, The sun shone out with fairer light, When to their longing eyes restored , the Apostles saw their risen Lord: he bade them see his hands , his side , where yet the glorious wounds abide; these tokens true which made it plain their Lord indeed was risen again. O Jesu, King of gentleness do thou thyself our hearts possess; that we may give thee all our days, the tribute of our grateful praise. The strife is o ' er , the battle done , the victory of life is won , the song of triumph has begun. O Lord of all with us abide , in this our joyful Eastertide; from every weapon death can wield , thine own redeemed for ever shield. Alleluia. Amen. All praise be thine , O risen Lord , from death to endless life restored , all praise to God , the Father be , And Holy Ghost eternally. Alleluia. Amen. - "Aurora lucis rutilat," anonymous 5th Century Latin hymn, translated by John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Orison | Chancel Choir
Hear My Prayer Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer + Benediction | Chancel Choir + Congregation
Hallelujah (from Messiah)
+ Hymn 246: TRURO Christ is Alive!
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
The congregation stands and sings with the choir. Music is in the pew racks. Please return it to pew racks after singing.
Postlude | John Grecia, organ | New City Brass
Toccata (from Symphony for Organ No. 5)
Setting: Christina Harmon & Matthew Mondragon + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR MUSIC MAKERS THANK MUSIC
THE MUSIC MINISTRIES OF
WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TeDeum Bell Choir
Selah Bell Choir Quartet
Choral Scholars
Chancel Choir
RYAN FLEMING
Associate Director of Music Ministries & Director of Te Deum and Selah Bell Choirs
SPECIAL GUESTS: NEW CITY BRASS
Nozomi Imamura, trumpet
Emily Waltz, trumpet
Martina Adams, French horn
Hayden Adams, trombone
Chris Mele, trombone
JOHN GRECIA Director of Music Ministries
LEADERSHIP & STAFF LEADERSHIP STAFF
REV. RYAN BALSAN
Senior Pastor & Head of Staff
Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214
REV. KATY SHEVEL
Associate Pastor of Congregational Life
Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219
REV. TIMOTHY PRETZ
Pastoral Care Associate
TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228
MARK FABERE
Chief Operating Officer
MFabere@waynepres.org | ext. 217
ALBERTO URBINA
Facilities Manager
Alberto@waynepres.org | ext. 236
CATHY CHANDLER
Head Housekeeper
Cathy@waynepres.org | ext. 245
CHERESE AKERS
Congregational Life Manager
Cherese@waynepres.org | ext. 212
CHRISTINA SACCO
Events & Publications Coordinator
Christina@waynepres.org | ext. 225
DANA ARRANZ
Nursery School Director DArranz@waynepres.org
JOHN GRECIA Director of Music Ministries JGrecia@waynepres.org | ext. 224
JOY COLLAS Church Controller Accountant@waynepres.org | ext. 210
KELLI MASTERS
Children’s Ministry Director Kelli@waynepres.org | ext. 222
KYLE PUTNAM Youth Ministry Director Youthdirector@waynepres.org | ext. 237
NICOLE VEITH
Communications Manager
Nicole@waynepres.org | ext. 220
RYAN FLEMING
Associate Director of Music Ministries ADMusic@waynepres.org | ext. 227
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