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March 15, 2026
Fourth Sunday of Lent
10:00AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Valckenborch, Marten van, 1534-1612 Feeding the Five Thousand, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN https://digliblibraryvanderbiltedu/act-imagelinkpl?RC=58165 [retrieved March 10, 2026] Original source: https://commonswikimediaorg/wiki/File:Marten van ValckenborchFeeding the Five Thousand (July)jpg
Phone: 6106888700 | Website: waynepresorg | Address: 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP
SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP
WORSHIP
10:00AM* | Sanctuary
*Livestream available on waynepres.org.
CHILD CARE
For infants & toddlers
9:45AM - 12:15PM | Rooms 101/102
SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:00AM-11:00AM
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
Join us again next Sunday at 9:30AM!
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Dr. Joe Modica 9:30AM | Fireside Room
COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP
Join us again next Sunday at 10:30AM!
CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSAL
For children in Kindergarten - Grade 5 11:00AM | 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
FOR A FULL VIEW OF EVENTS & PROGRAMMING, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG. FOR A OF PROGRAMMING, OUR WEBSITE: WAYNEPRES.ORG.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:30AM Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship in the Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 29, 2026
*9:30AM Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship in the Chapel Rev. Katy Shevel Preaching Palm Sunday & *Children’s Procession
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick & Sue Parker, Forest “Jerry” Yocum, Jane, Jess, Kiki Ross, Lorraine, Lynda, Nancy, Richard, Tom & family, Wendy Mercaldo
We express Christian sympathies to Ryan Fleming, his sister Lisa, and their family for the loss of their mother, Linda Fleming, who sadly passed away on March 5 . th
To submit a prayer request, please visit waynepres.org or call the church office.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 15, 2026 Sunday, March 2026
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ Arioso
+ Call to Worship
O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker. The hour is coming and is now here. In spirit and truth, let us worship God.
Earth and All Stars + Hymn:
Fourth Sunday of Lent
George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759)
EARTH AND ALL STARS
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession
Lord, you know who we are. You know everything we have done. We thirst for things that will never satisfy us. We commit ourselves to things that will never last. We worship things that will never bring salvation. Still, you offer us the gift of living water. Still, you offer us the gift of eternal life. Forgive us, O Lord, and give us this living water, so that we may never thirst again. Amen.
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise | What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 4) WONDROUS LOVE
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome
Moment for Mission | Kristine Torjesen, BioLogos
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Psalm 75:1-10
Scripture Reading | Mark 8:1-21
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars Robert Lowry (1826-1899)
How Can I Keep from Singing?
Setting: Mark Schweizer (1956-2019) My life flows on in endless song above earth's lamentation. I hear the real , though far off hymn that hails a new creation. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I'm clinging. It sounds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? When tyrants tremble , sick with fear and hear their death knells ringing; When friends rejoice both far and near , how can I keep from singing? In prison cell and dungeon vile our thoughts to them are winging. When friends by shame are undefiled , How can I keep from singing? What though the tempest 'round me roars , I know the truth , it liveth. What though the darkness 'round me close , Songs in the night it giveth. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I'm clinging. Since love is lord of heav'n and earth , how can I keep from singing?
Sermon | “Forgetfulness” | The Rev. Ryan Balsan
Time for Reflection
+ Affirmation of Faith | The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth. I believe 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, 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
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.
Offertory Anthem | Chancel Choir
We Are
Ysaÿe M. Barnwell (b. 1946)
For each child that’s born , a morning star rises and sings to the universe who we are. We are our grandmothers' prayers, and we are our grandfathers’ dreamings, we are the breath of our ancestors , we are the spirit of God. We are mothers of courage and fathers of time , we are daughters of dust and the sons of great visions , we ’ re sisters of mercy and brothers of love , we are lovers of life and the builders of nations , we ’ re seekers of truth and keepers of faith , we are makers of peace and the wisdom of ages.
SPECIAL NOTE | This anthem was kindly gifted to the Chancel Choir by the extended family of Claire Richardson in honor of her 50th year of singing at Wayne Presbyterian Church.
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn: HOLY MANNA Praise the Source of Faith and Learning
+ Benediction
God Be Merciful to Us Robert Wetzler (b. 1932)
Postlude | John Grecia, organ
Fugue in C Major Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES . . . CONVERSATION CONTINUES...
WITH DR. FRANCIS S. COLLINS, DR. KRISTINE TORJESEN & DR. JIM STUMP
Following today’s worship service, we’ll be taking a brief pause before our featured program starts. Please feel free to use this time to visit the restrooms, stretch, chat with a neighbor, or settle into your seat. When you hear the gathering music, please return to your seat so we can begin. Everyone is invited to stay — and we hope you will — and join us for lunch in the Chapel immediately afterward. Thank you & enjoy!
ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
FIFTH SUNDAY GROWTH GROUP: MARCH 29 | 12:00PM | LIBRARY
Some months bring a bonus Sunday. Let’s use it to gather for food, fellowship, and one little thing that helps us grow! Join Pastor Katy every fifth Sunday of the month to make new friends, share lunch, and deepen our faith understanding and practice. RSVP by Monday, March 23rd to katy@waynepres.org.
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!
EASTER LILY DEDICATION PROGRAM
This program 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
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 8:00-9:30AM. Contact Debbie Gillespie with questions at: ddgillespie@verizon.net.
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE
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HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY | MARCH 29th
9:30AM* Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship in the Chapel Childcare available for both services in Rooms 101/102.
MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 2nd
7:00PM* Worship in the Sanctuary Communion Celebrated
GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 3rd
11:45AM Procession begins at Wayne Presbyterian Church Courtyard. 12:00PM Worship 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 AVAILABLE
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Rev. Katy Shevel | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219
THE ROAD TO WISDOM
The ConversationContinues:A Fireside Chat
SUNDAY,
MARCH 15, 2026
| WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OURSPEAKERS
DR. JIM STUMP is the Vice President of BioLogos and host of the podcast, “Language of God.” Before BioLogos, he was a philosophy professor, and has written several books about science and faith, most recently, The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith (HarperOne, 2024).
DR. KRISTINE TORJESEN is the President and CEO of BioLogos and a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to BioLogos, she worked in global public health on HIV prevention programs. Throughout her career, Kristine has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing scientific research combined with a deep commitment to her Christian faith.
FRANCIS S. COLLINS, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and one of the best-known scientists of the current era. Dr. Collins served as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under three presidents, where he guided the nation’s biomedical research efforts. Prior to that, he served as Director of the Human Genome Project, an international collaboration that first mapped the entire human genome. His research also led to the discovery of the gene for cystic fibrosis. Collins became a Christian at age 27. In 2006, he wrote the best-selling book The Language of God, which makes the case that science actually enhances faith. The tremendous response to the book prompted Collins to found BioLogos, an organization that explores and delights in the harmony between faith and science. Collins’ most recent book is The Road to Wisdom: On Truth , Science , Faith , and Trust. Today, Collins lives with his wife, Diane Baker, in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
WHAT IS BIOLOGOS?
Founded by Dr. Collins, BioLogos is a non-profit Christian organization that empowers people to explore, embody, and delight in the harmony of faith & science. Visit the BioLogos website by scanning the QR code below to learn their history, explore quick and approachable resources, and to hear stories of faith and science with other leading scientists and theologians. Podcasts, articles, videos and more to help you approach contemporary topics with confidence and nuance.
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THE ROAD TO WISDOM
The ConversationContinues:A Fireside Chat
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 | WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE ROAD TO WISDOM
The ConversationContinues:A Fireside Chat
SUNDAY, MARCH
15, 2026 | WAYNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OURSPEAKERS
DR. JIM STUMP is the Vice President of BioLogos and host of the podcast, “Language of God.” Before BioLogos, he was a philosophy professor, and has written several books about science and faith, most recently, The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith (HarperOne, 2024).
DR. KRISTINE TORJESEN is the President and CEO of BioLogos and a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to BioLogos, she worked in global public health on HIV prevention programs. Throughout her career, Kristine has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing scientific research combined with a deep commitment to her Christian faith.
FRANCIS S. COLLINS, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and one of the best-known scientists of the current era. Dr. Collins served as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under three presidents, where he guided the nation’s biomedical research efforts. Prior to that, he served as Director of the Human Genome Project, an international collaboration that first mapped the entire human genome. His research also led to the discovery of the gene for cystic fibrosis. Collins became a Christian at age 27. In 2006, he wrote the best-selling book The Language of God, which makes the case that science actually enhances faith. The tremendous response to the book prompted Collins to found BioLogos, an organization that explores and delights in the harmony between faith and science. Collins’ most recent book is The Road to Wisdom: On Truth , Science , Faith , and Trust. Today, Collins lives with his wife, Diane Baker, in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
OURSPEAKERS
DR. JIM STUMP is the Vice President of BioLogos and host of the podcast, “Language of God.” Before BioLogos, he was a philosophy professor, and has written several books about science and faith, most recently, The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith (HarperOne, 2024).
DR. KRISTINE TORJESEN is the President and CEO of BioLogos and a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to BioLogos, she worked in global public health on HIV prevention programs. Throughout her career, Kristine has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing scientific research combined with a deep commitment to her Christian faith.
FRANCIS S. COLLINS, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and one of the best-known scientists of the current era. Dr. Collins served as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under three presidents, where he guided the nation’s biomedical research efforts. Prior to that, he served as Director of the Human Genome Project, an international collaboration that first mapped the entire human genome. His research also led to the discovery of the gene for cystic fibrosis. Collins became a Christian at age 27. In 2006, he wrote the best-selling book The Language of God, which makes the case that science actually enhances faith. The tremendous response to the book prompted Collins to found BioLogos, an organization that explores and delights in the harmony between faith and science. Collins’ most recent book is The Road to Wisdom: On Truth , Science , Faith , and Trust. Today, Collins lives with his wife, Diane Baker, in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
WHAT IS BIOLOGOS?
Founded by Dr. Collins, BioLogos is a non-profit Christian organization that empowers people to explore, embody, and delight in the harmony of faith & science. Visit the BioLogos website by scanning the QR code below to learn their history, explore quick and approachable resources, and to hear stories of faith and science with other leading scientists and theologians. Discover podcasts, articles, blog posts, videos and more to help you approach contemporary topics with confidence and nuance.
WHAT IS BIOLOGOS?
Founded by Dr. Collins, BioLogos is a non-profit Christian organization that empowers people to explore, embody, and delight in the harmony of faith & science. Visit the BioLogos website by scanning the QR code below to learn their history, explore quick and approachable resources, and to hear stories of faith and science with other leading scientists and theologians. Discover podcasts, articles, blog posts, videos and more to help you approach contemporary topics with confidence and nuance.
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