Wayne United Methodist Church
Our Mission:
To know Christ, to build genuine Christian community, and
to be agents of God’s grace locally, regionally, and globally.
August 30th, 2015
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
* Worship 10:00 a.m. (blended traditional)
Greetings to all who worship with us today!
Children are welcome in all of our services.
Preschool – 3rd grade: dismissed at noted times to children's church.
Children ages 4 & under: may be dropped off for childcare or nursery
before the service.
THIS WEEK AT WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
TODAY (August 30)
WORSHIP Service
10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hour
11:15 a.m.
Praise band rehearsal!
11:45 a.m.
Christ Church Anglican service
4:00 p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY (September 6)
WORSHIP Service (*communion)
Fellowship Hour
Praise band rehearsal!
Christ Church Anglican service (Pastor Ebersole Preaching)
10:00 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
* Denotes a special event -OR- a change of date, time, location, or other alteration.
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Greg Anderson; Dave Boscher; Emily Brown; Chris Burgher; Ed Carney; Nita
Clark; Karine Creamer; Noni Cui; Norma DiVito; Janis Downs; Kristin
Dressel; Ann Emmons; Tori Eppright; Verling Etter; Dan Falconer; Jim
Funaro; Florence Grafton; Michael Green; Dave Hanley; Marie & Henry
Harbage; Nick Helfrich; Shirley Henry; Alan Hobbs; Sarah Howes; Jane
Hummer; Diane Hurst & Family; Cheryl Johnson; Ethel Johnson; Tash
Kassam; Megan Keller; Sarah Kirch; Eric Knight; Allen Lian; Marje Locke;
Luke; John Lynch; Cindy Mackey; Joey Maly; Jack Montgomery; Arlene
Morrison; Casey Passic; Wayne Paulsen; Charles Phipps; Osborn Roberts;
Jim Sands; Judy Sands; Louis Sciotto; Debbie Scott; Barry Shetter; Tonya
Simmons; Mary & Stan Smith; Sally Smith; Kaitlyn Taylor; Judimarie
Thomas; Col. Thomas J. Tickner & Family; Jean Tischler; Gary J. Walter; Mel
Williams; Talon Wolstenholme; and Brenda & Larry Ziglar.
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
10:00 A.M.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Welcome & Announcements
Covenant of Friendship
Call to Worship
* Hymn # 368
* Scripture Reading
My Hope is Built
JOHN 5:19-24
(Pew Bible, p. 1655)
Congregational Prayer: (unison) O God, in mystery and silence you are
present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of
despair, growth out of difficulty. We thank you that you do not leave us
alone but labor to make us whole. Help us to perceive your unseen hand
in the unfolding of our lives, and to attend to the gentle guidance of your
Spirit, that we may know the joy you give your people. Amen.
Worship through Music
“Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace”
Women’s Trio
Children’s Message
Ms. Janet French
**(Children should return to their seats until dismissal.)
Giving Our Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
* Offertory Response
John Sedunov
Glorify Thy Name
Father, we love you, we worship and adore you; glorify thy name in all the earth.
(Refrain) Glorify thy name, glorify thy Name; glorify thy name in all the earth.
Jesus, we love you, we worship and adore you; glorify thy name in all the earth.
(Refrain.)
Spirit, we love you, we worship and adore you; glorify thy name in all the earth.
(Refrain.)
* Offertory Prayer
* Hymn # 454
Open My Eyes, That I May See
**(Children ages 2 through 3rd grade are dismissed to Worship Childcare.
Janet French will escort them out of the sanctuary.)
JAMES 1:2-4
Scripture Reading
(Pew Bible, p. 1879)
“FACING TRIALS”
Message
Pastor Ebersole
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
* Hymn # 525
We’ll Understand It Better By and By
* Benediction
* Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
All are invited to stay after worship for refreshments & conversation!
Altar flowers are given in memory of Wiley B. Ford, on his birthday.
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Head Host
Dan Cushing
Hospitality Team Mike Sticklin
Women’s Trio
Piano
Linda Jeffers, Laura Nice, Debbie Carboni
Becky Douglas
SERMON NOTES:
1) Who is this James? To whom is he writing?
2) How does James introduce himself? What does this say about
him?
3) ‘Perasmos’, what are the different meanings of this Greek word?
4) How have you been tested in life? Have those tests helped or
strengthened you? How?
5) Have there been trials in your life that you are thankful for as you
look back?
6) Recall a time in your life when someone hurt or mistreated you,
how did you respond? Was there a better way to respond?
7) Have you experienced trials as a result of your own actions? How
did the consequences affect you?
8) What does the trying of your faith produce?
KEEP OUR CHURCH FAMILY CONNECTED!
Please show your love and support with a card or letter to those who are not
able to attend services or be an active part of our church family.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hutton
Mrs. Florence Grafton
849 Glenbrook Ave
510 Brookwood Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Wayne, PA 19087
Date
8/30
9/6
9/13
Worship Childcare Schedule Adult Volunteers
Nursery
Preschool
K-3rd
S. Williams
K. Buckley
H. Cohen
C. King-Layden
S. Mills
K. Buckley
E. Cushing
K. Buckley
M. Leonard
Date
8/30
9/6
9/13
Worship Childcare Schedule Youth Volunteers
Nursery
Preschool
C. Williams
D. Sloan
G. King
Mills brothers
M. Seeley
E. Brown
Fall Kick Off Breakfast
September 13th at 9:15 am
In Fellowship Hall
Kids meeting teachers and
visiting their classrooms.
Adults learning about their own classes.
EVERYONE CATCHING UP AFTER THE SUMMER!
If you can, please bring some breakfast food to share.
(bagels, cheese, fruit, coffeecake, etc.)
Women's Pocono Mountain Retreat
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10-11 | Cost: $90/person
(*Please note change of date from previous announcement)
Like a Tree Planted: God Lessons from Nature
All women are welcome to attend our annual women's retreat!
Contact Janet French (JNFteach@aol.com) with any questions!
***CRITICAL STATE***
HELP US FILL OUR SHELVES!
Our food pantry serves 20+ families on a weekly basis! This is
a wonderful opportunity to help our neighbors in need!
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canned tuna/chicken/meat
canned beans
canned vegetables
canned fruit
soup
jams/jellies/peanut butter
spaghetti sauce
pasta
mac & cheese
boxed rice & potatoes
cereal
applesauce
meal kits (i.e. Hamburger Helper)
Our Pantry Shelves
We have members who are willing to do the shopping, so if you would
like to participate in this ministry but are unable to pick up food
items, please consider a donation! (Simply send a payment to the
church office, use our online donation form, OR drop in the offering
plate - with a note that your donation is for the Food Pantry!)
Wayne United Methodist Church
SEPTEMBER 20 | GUEST PREACHER, Rev. Ed Green
We welcome back our former pastor, Rev. Ed Green as our guest
speaker during morning worship!
SEPTEMBER 27 | FALL FUN-FEST POTLUCK
Save the date for our outdoor dress-down Sunday service followed by
lunch and games on the lawn! More information to come!
OCTOBER 3 | BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
OCTOBER 18 | GUEST PREACHER, Bishop Peter Weaver
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Tom Ebersole Senior Pastor
John A. Shannon Assistant to the Pastor
Eric Cui Director of Music
Janet N. French Director of Christian Education
Matthew Schweitzer Director of Youth Ministry
Linda Sands Office Administrator
Laura SantaMaria Administrative Assistant
Frank D. Lynch Building Maintenance and Repair
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VOLUNTEER STAFF
Rev. Ben Caldwell Deacon
Becky Douglas Children’s Wesley Choir Director
Simone Howard Children’s Cherub Choir Director
UPCOMING EVENTS AT WAYNE UMC
Kick-Off Sunday
September 13
Senior Luncheon
September 17
Rummage Sale
September 18 & 19
SHYG Pocono Plateau Retreat
September 18-20
Guest Preacher, Rev. Ed Green
September 20
Fall Fun-Fest Potluck
September 27