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March 08, 2026
Third Sunday of Lent 9:30AM Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship in the Chapel
Wesley, Frank, 1923-2002 Healing of the Possessed at Gadarene, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN https://digliblibraryvanderbiltedu/act-imagelinkpl?RC=59202 [retrieved March 5, 2026]
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP,
EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP,
WORSHIP
9:30AM* | Sanctuary
11:00AM | Chapel
*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.
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FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN
Adult Discussion Group
9:30AM | Library
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Dr. Joe Modica 9:30AM | 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 | Room 303
YOUTH
GROUP
For children in Grades 6-12 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Rooms 208/209
LET’S PAUSE.. GIVE IT UP FOR LENT
Small group for women
6:00PM - 8:00PM | Fireside Room
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00AM Worship Only
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Fourth Sunday of Lent
PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYER
Sunday, March 15, 2026
9:30AM & 11:00AM Worship
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Fifth Sunday of Lent
Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick & Sue Parker, Jane, Jess, Kiki Ross, Lorraine, Lynda, Nancy, Richard, Tom & family, Wendy Mercaldo
We express Christian sympathies to Sarah Chen and family for the loss of her husband, Johnson Chen, who passed away on March 2 . nd
To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 08, 2026
Sunday, March 2026 Third Sunday of Lent
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | 9:30AM Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00 Selah Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director
Solemn Prayer Jason Krug (b. 1978)
+ Call to Worship People of God, bless the Lord! Bless his holy name. There is a balm in Gilead. To heal the sin-sick soul. Within and around us, and through whom we come together, Let us worship in the name of the Lord.
In the Cross of Christ I Glory + Hymn 213: RATHBUN
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Gracious and loving God, you lived for us—we have not lived for you. You have forgiven us—we have not forgiven others. You have loved us—we have not loved ourselves, nor have we loved one another. Take pity on us and forgive us, God. Help us to forgive. Help us to live for you. Help us to love through Christ our Lord. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise | What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 3) WONDROUS LOVE
+ 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 | Jeremiah 17:14-18
Musical Offering | 9:30 Te Deum Bell Choir | 11:00 Selah Bell Choir
Pie Jesu, from the “Requiem” Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948)
Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952)
Scripture Reading | Mark 5:1-20
+ Hymn 494: QUEBEC Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
Sermon | “At the Edge” | The Rev. Katy Shevel
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | A selection from A Brief Statement of Faith | 9:30AM Service
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.
The Sacrament of Baptism | 11:00AM Service
Grace Ryan Beirnes, daughter of Kelly & William Beirnes
Hymn 377: HOUSTON I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Verse 1)
Invitation to Gratitude
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Offertory Anthem | 9:30 Chancel Choir | 11:00 Quartet + Choral Scholars
Ruth Bailis, Soloist
City Called Heaven
Trad. African-American Spiritual
Setting: Josephine Poelinitz (b. 1942)
I am a poor pilgrim of sorrow , I’m left in this old wide world alone! Oh , I ain't got no hope for tomorrow , I’m trying to make it , make heaven my home. Sometimes I’m tossed and I’m driven , sometimes I just don't know which way to turn. Oh , I heard of a city called heaven , I’m trying to make it , make heaven my home.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
O Lord , Hear Our Prayer Eric Thiman (1900-1975)
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper | 11:00AM Service
The Prayers of the People
+ Hymn 65: CWM RHONDDA Guide Me , O Thou Great Jehovah
+ Benediction | 9:30AM Chancel Choir | 11:00AM Quartet + Choral Scholars
God Be Merciful to Us Robert Wetzler (b. 1932)
Postlude | John Grecia, piano
Impromtu in Eb , Op. 90 No. 2 Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION WITH
DR. FRANCIS COLLINS
Saturday, March 14 at 7:30PM
The Road to Wisdom: Gracious Conversations in a Contentious Age at Wayne Presbyterian Church Free to the public. Doors open at 7:00PM Registration requested, not required.
Sunday, March 15 at 11:00AM
The Conversation Continues: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Collins & Kristine Torjesen of BioLogos at Wayne Presbyterian Church Following 10:00AM Worship* Brief Q&A and Brunch
For registration and more information, visit our website!
*Please note , next Sunday, March 15 , we will hold one worship service , at 10:00AM.
MAKE THE MOST OF FRANCIS COLLINS’ WEEKEND!
ONE BOOK ONE CHURCH 2026
ONE BOOK ONE CHURCH 2026
Programming has begun! Visit our website for more information about all of our scheduled meetings in preparation for Dr. Francis Collins’ visit to Wayne Presbyterian Church.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY | MARCH 29th
9:30AM Worship in the Sanctuary: Livestream option available. 11:00AM Worship in the Chapel
Childcare available for both services in Rooms 101/102
MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 2nd
Worship at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary: Livestream option available.
GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 3rd
Procession begins at Wayne Presbyterian Church at 11:45AM. Worship begins at 12:00PM at St, Katharine of Siena in Wayne.
EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 5th
9:30AM* & 11:00AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Childcare available for both services in Rooms 101/102
*Livestream option available.
EASTER LILY DEDICATION PROGRAM EASTER LILY DEDICATION PROGRAM
This tradition offers a meaningful way to honor, celebrate or remember a loved one while contributing to the lily trees in our Sanctuary during Holy Week. Submit your dedication and reserve your lily plant to take home, today! Dedications will be published on our website and in the Connector. All donations support the Chancel Decorating Fund. Lilies may be taken home after the final service on Easter Sunday. Contact Lani Fabere with questions at: lanifabere@gmail.com. Thank you for your continued enthusiasm!
2026 DEACONS’ EASTER EGG TREE 2026 DEACONS’
BE A BLESSING TO A LOCAL FAMILY IN NEED! Select a family in need online, shop to provide them with a holiday meal & other seasonal items, and pack & deliver your box of Easter blessings to Wayne Presbyterian Church! Visit our website for more information, shopping list suggestions, and to secure your family, today! Drop off items to the WPC parking lot on Saturday, March 28 between 8:009:30AM. Contact Debbie Gillespie with questions at: ddgillespie@verizon.net. th
ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
LET’S PAUSE.. GIVE IT UP FOR LENT! Starting this evening through March 29, gather with Women’s Ministry on Sundays at 6:00PM in the Fireside Room for camaraderie, dinner, reflection and prayer, all focused on Lenten themes. This fellowship & spiritual formation small group is for women seeking community. Questions? Contact Elder, Courtney Bodnar at wings@waynepres.org.
WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH: SPRING SESSION BEGINS MARCH 22
Walking the Mourner’s Path (WTMP) is a process-oriented eight-week series of classes intended to help one move through grief toward joyful acceptance and living. We invite you to join our dedicated leaders and other grieving community members who are committed to making space for you.We will meet on Sundays, March 22- May 17 at 11:00AM in the Fireside Room. Register now online. For more information, contact Rev. Tim Pretz at: TPretz@waynepres.org.
BIBLE IN A BOOKBAG
Planning and fundraising for the 2026-2027 school year are officially underway, and so is our mission to meet the needs of Cornerstone Christian Academy students. The WPC Deacons invite you to provide a Bible and a bookbag filled with essential school supplies to each of the 190+ K-8th students at CCA.
2026 ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT | Wholehearted: Becoming Who God Calls
You to Be Join the Women’s Ministry April 24-25 at St. Raphaela Retreat Center in Haverford, PA! Enjoy a time away from the busyness of life to nurture your heart, refresh your spirit, and deepen your relationship with God. There will be plenty of fun, fellowship, food & opportunities to find community with other women from the church. Register by March 23 to receive a 10% discount. Registration closes April 13. Visit our website for more information and to reserve your spot today!
CASSEROLE MINISTRY
We’ve doubled our impact! Casserole Ministry is now meeting twice a month to prepare meals for our local food banks. Join us the third Friday of every month from 9:30AM-12:30PM and the fourth Monday of each month from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Sign-up online for our next gatherings on March 20 and 23 with the QR code below, and email Lynne Samson with questions or assistance signing up at: lynnesamson3@gmail.com. Thank you! th rd
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