Bouts, Dieric, 1415-1475. Food and Water are provided by God to the Israelites during the Exodus, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN [retrieved January 13, 2026] Original source: https://commonswikimediaorg/wiki/File:Dieric Bouts 008jpg
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP
WORSHIP
9:30AM* & 11:00AM | Sanctuary
*Livestream available on waynepres.org
CHILD CARE
For infants & toddlers
9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rms 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.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN
Adult Discussion Group
9:30AM - 10:30AM | Library
Rev. Katy Shevel Guest Leading
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Dr. Joe Modica
Join us again starting January 25 at 9:30AM in the Fireside Room.
COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP
10:30AM | Connector
Join us in-between worship services , or afterwards on days with one service only.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL
For children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 10:30AM in Room 303. YOUTH GROUP
For children in Grades 6-12 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Chapel
FOR A FULL VIEW OF PROGRAMMING & EVENTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG. A EVENTS, WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, January 25, 2026
9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Bell Sunday
Sunday, February 08, 2026
10:00AM Worship Only
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Annual Meeting & Brunch
Sunday, February 01, 2026
9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Sunday, February 15, 2026 9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Pancake Breakfast
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sunday, January 2026
Second Sunday of Epiphany
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Director Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Polonaise , Op. 40 , No. 1
+ Call to Worship
Setting: Alexander Glasunov (1865-1936)
O give thanks to theLord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek theLordrejoice. Seek theLordand his strength; seek his presence continually. Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgements he has uttered.
+ Hymn 39: FAITHFULNESS Great Is Thy Faithfulness
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Holy God, you see into each of us our lives and know us fully. We confess that we often do not hear your word or follow your will. We have turn from you when we fail our neighbors, families, friends, and even ourselves.
Give us ears to hear your wisdom, so that we might follow your will and way for our lives. Lead us to honesty and faith so that we may begin again with renewed strength; in Jesus’ name. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
God knows the hearts of those who seek forgiveness, and by grace you have been saved. In Jesus’ name you are forgiven. Your sins are no more. You have been made clean. God strengthens you with freedom through the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace.
+ Response of Praise
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Numbers 11:4-9
+ Hymn 775: WALK WITH ME I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
Scripture Reading | Revelation 2:12-17
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars | Josef Samargia, bass
I Want to Be Ready
Trad. African American Spiritual Setting: Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John. O John, O John, what do you say? That I’ll be there at the coming day. John said the city was just foursquare. And he declared he’d meet me there. When Peter was preaching at Pentecost , He was endowed with the Holy Ghost.
Sermon | “Name Calling” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | A selection from A Brief Statement of Faith
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. 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.
Precious Lord , Take My Hand Tune: George Nelson Allen (1812-1877)
Setting: Roy Ringwald (1910-1995)
Precious Lord , take my hand , Bring me home through the night. Through the dark , through the storm , to thy light. I have been to the mount , I have seen the Promised Land: Precious Lord , take my hand. Precious , Lord , take my hand , bring thy child home at last , where the strife and the pain all are past: I have dreamed a great dream that thy love shall rule our land: Precious Lord , take my hand. Precious Lord , take my hand , take thy child unto thee , with my dream of a world that is free. For that day when all flesh joins the glory thou hast planned, Precious Lord , take my hand. - Text adapted from Thomas A. Dorsey’s original by Joyce Mermon (1921-1996) - following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1968).
Postlude | Wayne Presbyterian Chamber Orchestra | Joseph Kauffman, Director
March (from English Folk Songs Suite) Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
REQUESTS
To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office. Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Hellen Kieti, Jackson, Jess, Kiki Ross, Mayada, Nancy, Pamela, Richard, Sean, Sue Ellen, Susan, Ted Behr, Tom and family
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 19
Please be advised WPC Staff will be off and the church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The building will be open for scheduled programming. The office will reopen at 8:30AM on Tuesday, January 20. Thank you!
MLK DAY OF SERVICE
Monday, January 19 | 9:00AM | Wayne Presbyterian Church, Connector
Start your morning with us at 9:00AM with a short devotional, coffee, and donuts, then take part in meaningful service projects for all ages. Pack hygiene kits for Outley House in Southwest Philadelphia, assemble Emergency Clean-Up Buckets for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), and/or join Children’s Ministry for a kidfriendly project.
CAN’T MAKE THE MORNING SESSION?
Come later in the day and help Casserole Ministry in the kitchen from 4:00–7:00 PM, preparing casseroles for our food pantry partners. Space is limited. Please sign-up using the QR code.
Our efforts will support people impacted by natural disasters, homelessness, and food insecurity. Together, we can make a lasting difference and bring hope to those who need it most.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON HELP?
If you can’t join us in person, you can still make a difference by donating online:
$75 provides an Emergency Clean-up Bucket
$15 provides a hygiene kit
Any amount helps!
To donate, scan the QR code, and choose ‘Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’ from the ‘Fund’ drop-down.
Our efforts will support people impacted by natural disasters, homelessness, and food insecurity. Together, we can make a lasting difference and bring hope to those who need it most.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
COME LEARN ABOUT THE MINISTRY OF THE PA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Join us on Sunday, January 25 in the Fireside Room to hear from Rev. Dr. Larry Pickens, Executive Director of the PA Council of Churches, about the Council’s vital advocacy work at 11:15AM. All are invited to attend this informative presentation, followed by a light lunch. Please RSVP directly to Scott Laird at hslaird@aol.com.
NEW MEMBER CLASS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY
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We’re so happy you ’ re here!
Whether you are new to us or have been worshipping with us for a little while, you are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and discussion about taking this next step in your faith journey. Pastors Ryan and Katy will be leading our time together, and a light lunch will be provided by our Andrew Ministry team. Meet us in the Fireside Room immediately following 11:00AM Worship. Please RSVP by Sunday, January 25 to Cherese Akers at: cherese@waynepres.org.
FIRST FRIDAYS | FEBRUARY 6 at 12:30PM All seniors are invited to join us for lunch at the church—a welcoming time to connect, laugh, and share a meal. To RSVP, contact Becky Greenhow at rebeccagreenhow@gmail.com.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION & ALL CHURCH BRUNCH
Join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 8 for 10:00AM Worship, immediately followed by a brief Annual Meeting of the Congregation. Afterwards, we will go to the Chapel for brunch and fellowship. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meeting agenda details are forthcoming.
MUSIC TRANSFORMS: TRISTEN KRUEGER QUARTET
You are invited to our next installment of Music Transforms on Sunday, February 15 at 4:00PM. Enjoy the sounds of jazz performed by The Tristen Krueger Quartet. Attendance is free, with a free-will offering taken to support The Cornerstone Christian Academy Orchestra in Southwest Philadelphia.
GUEST SPEAKER:
FRANCIS
COLLINS
| COMING MARCH 2026 Renowned scientist, best-selling author, and committed Christian, Francis Collins will be our guest speaker Saturday, March 14 from 7:00-9:00PM and Sunday, March 15 from 11:00AM-1:30PM. Join us in worship and for book club discussions throughout February and March based on his book, The Road to Wisdom, in preparation for his visit. Save the dates and stay tuned for more information to follow on our website at waynepres.org!
