October 11, 2026

W YNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

SUNDAY WORSHIP, EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP CHILD CARE For infants & toddlers 9:15AM - 12:15PM | Rooms 101/102 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM

WORSHIP 9:30AM | Sanctuary 11:00 | Chapel BIBLE STUDY with DR. JOE MODICA 9:30AM | Fireside Room

COFFEE HOUR 10:30AM | Connector CLASSIC GAMES & MAHJONG: AN INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT 2:00PM | Chapel

FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN 9:30AM | Library

YOUTH GROUP 6:00PM | Rooms 208/209

FOR A FULL VIEW OF EVENTS & PROGRAMMING, VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham Preaching Orchestra Sunday | Congregational Meeting

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching All Saint’s Sunday | Communion Sunday

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026 9:30AM Worship | Sanctuary 11:00AM Worship | Chapel Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching New Member Reception

PRAYER REQUESTS Please hold the following in prayer: Carl, Dick Parker, Jane, Lorraine, Lynda, Nancy Dever and family, Richard, Tom & family To submit a prayer request to the Prayer & Praise Team, visit waynepres.org or call the church office.

ORDER OF WORSHIP + Please stand as you are able.

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Scripture readings can be found on the page numbers listed below in the pew Bibles. Prelude | 9:30AM: Selah Bell Choir | 11AM: Te Deum Bell Choir | Ryan Fleming, Director Clarion Call Michael Joy + Call to Worship Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; Proclaim the salvation of the Lord with sounds of joy! + Hymn 299: You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

HANOVER

+ Call to Confession + Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. + Declaration of Forgiveness The Lord says to us, "I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you." Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

+ Response of Praise

GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)

+ 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 | Isaiah 63:7-14 | OT, p. 528 Bell Anthem | | 9:30AM: Selah Bell Choir | 11:00AM: Te Deum Bell Choir For the Beauty of the Earth Arranged by Jason W. Krug

Scripture Reading | Ephesians 4:20-5:15 | NT, p. 150 + Hymn 462: I Love to Tell the Story

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Sermon | “What Do You Look Like?” | The Rev. Timothy Pretz Time for Reflection + Affirmation of Faith | A Brief Statement of Faith We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community. But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation. In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still. 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 | 9:30AM: Chancel Choir | 11:00AM: Octet | Melanie Eberhard, piano My Song in the Night Traditional American Folk Hymn | Arr. Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979) O Jesus my Savior, my song in the night, come to us with Thy tender love, my soul's delight. Unto Thee, O Lord, in affliction I call, my comfort by day, and my song in the night. O why should I wander, a stranger from Thee, or cry in the desert, Thy face to see? My comfort and joy, my soul's delight, O Jesus my Savior, my song in the night. + Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

+ Orison | 9:30AM Service Only | Chancel Choir I Love the Lord

Charles Wood (1866-1926)

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Celebration of the Lord’s Supper | 11:00AM Service Only + Hymn 546: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

SICILIAN MARINERS

+ Benediction | 9:30AM: Chancel Choir | 11:00AM: Octet Send Me

Rachel Aarons (b. 1984)

Postlude | 9:30AM Melanie Eberhard, organ | 11:00AM Melanie Eberhard, piano 9:30AM | Final Variation on “Veni Creator Spiritus” Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986 11:00AM | Variations on "Foundation" Traditional American Hymn Setting: Joseph Martin (b. 1959)

FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! OCTOBER 18 - 25 If you’re looking for a meaningful way to help others in our community, please consider volunteering with Family Promise of the Main Line during our upcoming host week. We will welcome families experiencing temporary homelessness to WPC for the week. Volunteers can help by bringing a meal, spending time with our guest families and children, helping to set-up, do laundry, or serving as an overnight host. Scan the QR code for more information, contact information, or to sign-up today.

UPCOMING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING On Sunday, October 18, we will be holding a brief congregational meeting at the end of the 9:30AM Worship Service for the purpose of electing one elder. We hope to see you there.

Help us stock local food pantries by bringing nonperishable food items and placing them in the collection bins in the Connector. Our goal? To collect more food items than the number of total yards gained by the Eagles in the previous week's game. Together, we can make a winning impact. Questions? Contact Scott Laird at: hslaird@aol.com.

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UPCOMING LUNCH & LEARN HOSTED BY THE GLOBAL MISSIONS COMMITTEE Sunday, October 25 On Sunday, October 25, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Rozfy, President of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo (ETSC), will offer a Minute for Mission at both the 9:30 and 11:00AM services, followed by a Global Missions Committee Lunch and Learn at 11:15AM in the Knox Room. Founded by American Presbyterian missionaries in 1863, today, ETSC is one of the most influential Protestant seminaries in the Middle East, preparing pastors and church leaders for Egypt, the Arab world, and beyond. Wayne Presbyterian has sponsored ETSC pastoral students for the past 21 years, and several of our church members have visited the seminary since then. Come hear firsthand how that support strengthens the Church in the region where our faith was born! RSVP for the Lunch and Learn to Martin Akram at: martin.akram@gmail.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS WinGS FALL BREAKFAST Women in the congregation are invited to join us in the Chapel on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00AM-10:30AM, for our annual Fall Breakfast featuring our speaker, Karen Smith. Please register online by Sunday, October 11. We hope to see you there! CASSEROLE MINISTRY Help prepare food for the Great Valley Food Cupboard! Join us on Friday, October 16 from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Sign-up online & contact Beth Greenwood with questions at: bethwood@comcast.net. Not available weekday mornings? Young adult couples are invited to join a Casserole Ministry Date Night on Saturday, October 17 at 5:00PM. Enjoy an evening of service, fellowship, and fun as we prepare casseroles and share dinner afterward. Childcare will be provided, making it easy for families to participate. RSVP directly to Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham at katy@waynepres.org. GEMMA SERVICES YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT Middle & High School Youth are invited to support local mission partner, Gemma Services in Plymouth Meeting on Sunday, October 18. Gemma advocates for children and youth with residential, foster, educational, mental health and prevention care needs. We’ll depart from WPC at 12:45PM to hang out and play games with Gemma Youth alongside the Youth Group from St. Luke’s, and return by 3:30PM. Volunteer space is limited. Please register online by October 14. NEW MEMBER CLASS Whether you’re brand new to WPC, have been worshipping with us for a while, or have already joined our church family, we’d love to spend some time getting to know you! Join us Sunday, October 25 at 12:00PM in the Fireside Room. Pastor Ryan will lead our time together, sharing more about who we are, what we believe, and the many ways you can grow, connect, and get involved. A light lunch will be provided. This gathering is open to anyone who is considering making Wayne Pres their church home, as well as those who have already joined but haven’t yet attended a new member class. We’d love to have you join us as you take your next step in your faith journey! Please RSVP to Emma Collas at Emma@waynepres.org. HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT High school students are invited to join our fall retreat November 6-8th at the scenic Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center. We will be staying in cabins, enjoying ropes courses, a zipline, an escape room, and more! Enjoy time away from the busyness of school, and grow in faith and friendship together. The cost per student is $175. Please register online by Sunday, October 25. WAYNE ORATORIO SOCIETY CONCERT The Wayne Oratorio Society’s 20262027 concert season begins in the Sanctuary on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7 at 7:30PM with a powerful program featuring Franz von Suppé’s rarely performed Requiem, a dramatic and deeply moving masterpiece that uniquely bridges the musical traditions of Mozart and the romantic grandeur of Verdi. Complementing this work is Brahms’s Nänie, a luminous and consoling meditation on grief, remembrance, and the enduring beauty of a life cherished by others. This is not a ticketed event, so please arrive early for seating and parking. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Society.

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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR & HEAD OF STAFF Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214 ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Rev. Katy Shevel Cunningham | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219 PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATE Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228 A FULL STAFF DIRECTORY CAN BE FOUND AT WAYNEPRES.ORG. WITH QUESTIONS, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT (610) 688-8700.

Phone: 610.688.8700 | Website: waynepres.org | Address: 125 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

WPC WEEKLY AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Monday Morning Bible Fellowship 4:00PM-5:00PM - 'The Next Big Thing' Prayer Group 7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Adult Education Committee Meeting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 10:30AM-12:00PM- Weekly Staff Meeting 1:00PM-3:00PM- Library Working Group 6:00PM-7:00PM - WPC Administration Committee 7:30PM-9:30PM - Wayne Oratorio Society Weekly Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Wednesday Creative Coworking: In-Person 11:30AM-1:00PM - Lunch with the Lord: Women's Bible Study 7:00PM-8:00PM - Creative Coworking: Virtual 7:30PM-8:45PM - WPC Orchestra Rehearsal THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 7:00AM-8:15AM - Thursday Morning Men's Ministry (TM3) 8:30AM-9:30AM - Contemplative Prayer Group Only) 9:30AM-11:30AM 10:00AM-11:00AM - WinGS: Board Meeting - Summer Sunday School 7:30PM-9:00PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM-11:30AM - Coffee Hour

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 11:15AM-12:30PM - Children's Summer Book Club 9:30AM-12:30PM - CasseroleWPC Ministry WEEKLY AGENDA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:00AM-10:30AM - WinGS: Fall Breakfast 10:00AM-11:00AM - Visitation for Charles Baker III 11:00AM-12:00PM - Memorial Service for Charles Baker III 5:00PM-8:00PM - Casserole Ministry Date Nights SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 8:15AM-9:15AM - Nominating Committee Meeting 9:30AM-10:30AM - 9:30AM Worship Service | Sanctuary 9:30AM-10:30AM - Sunday Morning Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica 9:30AM-10:30AM - Youth Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Children's Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Fellowship of the Bean 10:30AM-11:00AM - Coffee Hour 10:30AM-11:00AM - Children's Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM-12:00PM - 11:00AM Worship Service | Chapel 11:00AM-12:00PM - The Table: Small Group 11:00AM-12:30PM - WPC Book Club: Theo of Golden 12:45PM-3:30PM - Youth Service Project 5:00PM-6:00PM - Confirmation Class 6:00PM-8:00PM - Youth Group

2026-2027

NOMINATING COMMITTEE at Wayne Presbyterian Church

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP The Nominating Committee encourages members and friends of Wayne Presbyterian Church to assist in nominating our officers each year by submitting names for consideration to the committee. Our congregation is called on to annually elect members who are compassionate in spirit and demonstrate leadership to three-year terms as Elders (7), Deacons (14 adult + 2 youth), and Stewards (responsible for the counting of our weekly offering). We will also elect six members for the 2026-27 Nominating Committee who will serve a one-year term. If you have any questions about these roles, or are interested in getting involved but are uncertain about how you might contribute your talent, please reach out to any current Committee Member: Bebe Forster – Chair Larry Berglund Liz Coetzee Frone Crawford Briant Dudt Laura Evans Wendy Norman Meg Rosecky Mike Sieger

To submit your nomination, use the QR code or the card in the bulletin. Jesus taught his disciples that true leadership comes through serving others, teaching that to be a leader,

one must first become a servant.

WPC WEEKLY AGENDA

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Monday Morning Bible Fellowship 4:00PM-5:00PM - 'The Next Big Thing' Prayer Group 7:00 PM-8:30 PM - Adult Education Committee Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 10:30AM-12:00PM- Weekly Staff Meeting 1:00PM-3:00PM- Library Working Group 6:00PM-7:00PM - WPC Administration Committee 7:30PM-9:30PM - Wayne Oratorio Society Weekly Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM - Wednesday Creative Coworking: In-Person 11:30AM-1:00PM - Lunch with the Lord: Women's Bible Study 7:00PM-8:00PM - Creative Coworking: Virtual 7:30PM-8:45PM - WPC Orchestra Rehearsal

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 7:00AM-8:15AM - Thursday Morning Men's Ministry (TM3) 8:30AM-9:30AM - Contemplative Prayer Group Only) 9:30AM-11:30AM 10:00AM-11:00AM - WinGS: Board Meeting - Summer Sunday School 7:30PM-9:00PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM-11:30AM - Coffee Hour

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:00AM-10:30AM - WinGS: Fall Breakfast 10:00AM-11:00AM - Visitation for Charles Baker III 11:00AM-12:00PM - Memorial Service for Charles Baker III 5:00PM-8:00PM - Casserole Ministry Date Nights

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 8:15AM-9:15AM - Nominating Committee Meeting 9:30AM-10:30AM - 9:30AM Worship Service | Sanctuary 9:30AM-10:30AM - Sunday Morning Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica 9:30AM-10:30AM - Youth Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Children's Ministry Sunday School 9:30AM-10:30AM - Fellowship of the Bean 10:30AM-11:00AM - Coffee Hour 10:30AM-11:00AM - Children's Choir Rehearsal 11:00AM-12:00PM - 11:00AM Worship Service | Chapel 11:00AM-12:00PM - The Table: Small Group 11:00AM-12:30PM - WPC Book Club: Theo of Golden 12:45PM-3:30PM - Youth Service Project 5:00PM-6:00PM - Confirmation Class 6:00PM-8:00PM - Youth Group

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 11:15AM-12:30PM - Children's Summer Book Club 9:30AM-12:30PM - CasseroleWPC Ministry WEEKLY AGENDA

2026-2027

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP

The Nominating Committee encourages members and friends of Wayne Presbyterian Church to assist in nominating our officers each year by submitting names for consideration to the committee.

Our congregation is called on to annually elect members who are compassionate in spirit and demonstrate leadership to three-year terms as Elders (7), Deacons (14 adult + 2 youth), and Stewards (responsible for the counting of our weekly offering). We will also elect six members for the 2026-27 Nominating Committee who will serve a one-year term.

If you have any questions about these roles, or are interested in getting involved but are uncertain about how you might contribute your talent, please reach out to any current Committee Member:

at Wayne Presbyterian Church

Bebe Forster – Chair Larry Berglund Liz Coetzee Frone Crawford Briant Dudt Laura Evans Wendy Norman Meg Rosecky Mike Sieger

To submit your nomination, use the QR code or the card in the bulletin. Jesus taught his disciples that true leadership comes through serving others, teaching that to be a leader,

one must first become a servant.

at Wayne Presbyterian Church

Bebe Forster – Chair Larry Berglund Liz Coetzee Frone Crawford Briant Dudt Laura Evans Wendy Norman Meg Rosecky Mike Sieger

To submit your nomination, use the QR code or the card in the bulletin. Jesus taught his disciples that true leadership comes through serving others, teaching that to be a leader,

one must first become a servant.

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