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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.
February 15th 2015
Transfiguration Sunday
Praise Music 10:15 a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m.
Praise Service 11:45 a.m.
THIS WEEK AT WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
**Please check your e-mail and our website homepage regularly for
updates on event/class cancellations due to inclement weather!**
TODAY (Feb. 15th)
Chancel Chorale rehearsal (Sanctuary)
9:35 a.m.
Praise Music Prelude
10:15 a.m.
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Praise Service
11:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hour
11:45 a.m.
Christ Church Anglican service
4:00 p.m.
Senior High Youth Group
7:00 p.m.
MONDAY*CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED! (Presidents’ Day, Feb. 16th)*
Missions Committee Meeting (Conference Room)
7:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY (Feb. 17 )
Men’s Morning Gathering (at Wayne Starbucks)
6:30 a.m.
Women’s Bible Study (Conference Room)
10:15 a.m.
Disciple II (Art Room)
7:00 p.m.
*ASH WEDNESDAY (Feb. 18th)*
Disciple I (Parlor) & Disciple II (Art Room)
9:15 a.m.
Moms’ Play Group
9:30 a.m.
*Personal Prayer & Communion service
12:00 p.m.*
*Joint service with Christ Church Anglican
7:00 p.m.*
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THURSDAY (Feb. 19 )
*Senior Luncheon (Art Room)
12:00 p.m.
Wesley Choir rehearsal
5:00 p.m.
Cherub Choir rehearsal
5:15 p.m.
Praise Bells rehearsal
7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir rehearsal
8:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY (Feb. 20 )
Middle School Youth Group (*Youth Room)
7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY (Feb. 21st)
*Ladies’ Saturday Meditation & Breakfast! (Prayer Room) 8:00 a.m.
SUNDAY (Feb. 22nd)
Sunday School classes
9:15 a.m.
Chancel Chorale rehearsal (Sanctuary)
9:35 a.m.
Praise Music Prelude
10:15 a.m.
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Praise Service
11:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hour
11:45 a.m.
Christ Church Anglican service
4:00 p.m.
*Youth Family Dinner! (Fellowship Hall)
5:30 p.m.
* Denotes a special event -OR- a change of date, time, location, or other alteration.
During the time of singing, as we prepare for worship, we ask
that you refrain from conversation within the sanctuary.
Preparing for the Celebration of Worship:
Praise Singers
“Hosanna (Hillsong),” 10,000 Reasons,” & “Shout to the Lord”
(Everyone is invited to sing along. Lyrics are printed in the bulletin.)
Announcements
Call to Worship
* Hymn # 126
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Congregational Prayer (unison): God of life and glory, your Son was
revealed in splendor on the mountaintop before he suffered death upon
the cross; grant that we, beholding his majesty, may be strengthened to
follow him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; for he
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.
Amen.
Scripture
Jules Williams
2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6
(Pew Bible, p. 1795)
Worship through Music
So Great Salvation
Chancel Chorale
Children’s Message
Janet French
**(Children should return to their seats until dismissal.)
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
(Hymnal, no. 895)
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 # 258
O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair
**(During the 2nd verse, children 3rd grade & under are dismissed to
Worship Childcare. Ms. French will escort them out of the sanctuary.)
Scripture Reading
MARK 9:2-9
(Pew Bible, p. 1571)
Message
“THE MEANING OF THE MOUNTAIN” Pastor Joe DiPaolo
* The Affirmation of Faith
(from 1 Cor. 15:1-6 & Col. 1:15-20; Hymnal no. 888)
Leader: This is the good news which we have received,
in which we stand, and by which we are saved:
People: Christ died for our sins, was buried,
was raised on the third day,
and appeared first to the women,
then to Peter and the Twelve,
and then to many faithful witnesses.
We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God,
the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead,
in whom all things hold together,
in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell
by the power of the Spirit.
Christ is the head of the body, the church,
and by the blood of the cross
reconciles all things to God. Amen.
Offertory
Special Music
* Offertory Response
Doxology
(Hymnal, no. 95)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise him all creatures here below.
Praise him above ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Blessing
Mission Minute
* Hymn # 77
Scott McElwee
How Great Thou Art
* Benediction
* Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
THE COVENANT OF FRIENDSHIP: Please fill out the Covenant of
Friendship pad as it is passed to you during the service. When complete,
please tear off and place in offering plate. May the Lord make his presence
known to you through our time together.
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God.
PRAISE MUSIC LYRICS
Hosanna
I see the King of glory
I see a near revival
Coming on the clouds with fire
Stirring as we pray and seek
The whole earth shakes
We're on our knees, we're on our knees
The whole earth shakes
Chorus
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing
Chorus
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest (x 2)
I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have
loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom's
cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
Chorus
10,000 Reasons
The sun comes up it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before
me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Ending
Worship Your holy name
Lord I'll worship Your holy name
Chorus
Bless the Lord O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Shout To The Lord
My Jesus my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love
My comfort my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath all that I am
Never cease to worship You
Chorus
Shout to the Lord
All the earth let us sing
Power and majesty
Praise to the King
Mountains bow down
And the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name
I sing for joy
At the work of Your hands
Forever I'll love You
Forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise
I have in You
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Greg Anderson; Annie & Dave Beattie; Emily Brown; Chris Burgher; June
Butler; Ed Carney; Ally Carey; Anne Cronin & Family; Noni Cui; Norma
DiVito; Maurice & Janis Downs; Kristin Dressel; Carolyn Dreibelbis; Ann
Emmons; Dan Falconer; Jamie Ferarri; Adele Gaillard; Florence Grafton;
Jack Grant; Jeanette Hall & family; Dave Hanley; Marie & Henry Harbage;
Nick Helfrich; Shirley Henry; Jane Hummer; Diane Hurst & Family;
Andrew Jarzyk; Cheryl Johnson; Ethel Johnson; Tash Kassam; Pam King;
Sarah Kirch; Eric Knight; Marje Locke; Paul Ludwig; Mackenzie; Joey
Maly; Art Miller; Casey Passic; Fr. Adam Rick; Andy Ryder; Deborah
Ryder; Jim Sands; Louis Sciotto; Kay Shaw; Mary & Stan Smith; Sally
Smith; Barbara Stahlman; Grant Starrett; Ginny Sykes; Kaitlyn Taylor; Jean
Tischler; and Brenda & Larry Ziglar.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENIOR LUNCHEON!
*this Thursday, February 19th; 12:00 p.m.
This month’s senior luncheon features our very own Linda Jeffers as
speaker—educating us on “The History of the Violin.” Join us in the Art
Room on Thursday at noon for luncheon, fellowship, and a fascinating intro
to this beautiful instrument and its history.
Please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend
([email protected]).
Ladies’ Meditation *this Saturday, February 21st; 8:00 a.m.
& Breakfast
Join us in the Prayer Room (top floor) on
Saturday morning, February 21st at 8:00 a.m. for a
time of guided meditation and prayer and
fellowship over breakfast! If convenient, please
bring something to share for our breakfast. We
will start with a brief guided explanation of our
prayer/meditation process before enjoying a 20minute session together. Prayer will be followed
by a time of fellowship over breakfast as we take
the opportunity to share our reflections, insights,
and encouragements with one another.
RSVPs are helpful (but not required) and may be directed to Janet
French ([email protected]).
ANNOUNCEMENTS (cont’d)
* LADIES’ BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, February 25th; 6:45 p.m.
DISCUSSION *
Books are available at the church for $10!
Ordinary Grace
by William Kent Krueger
Our next discussion will be hosted by Gail DeSanto
on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:45 p.m. (961
Wootton Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010).
RSVP Janet French ([email protected]).
Please bring a snack to share if you are able!
Saturday, February 28th; 7:30 a.m.
The Nuclear World Outside the Reactor
(led by Shawn Seeley)
When we hear the word “radiation,” many of us automatically picture
disaster—whether it be a nuclear bomb or a reactor that could wreak havoc
if it malfunctions. But there are many alternative uses of radioactive
materials that improve our lives daily. These uses include medical scans,
cancer therapy, determining paper thickness, product sterilization, and other
research purposes. Join us in the church parlor on Saturday, February 28th
at 7:30 a.m. for our Men’s Breakfast and discussion, led by Shawn Seeley
on this fascinating subject.
Men’s Breakfast
NEW DISCIPLE II STUDY! starts Wednesday, March 4th; 9:15 a.m.
Our Disciple II class is beginning a new study! A 10-week study entitled,
“Invitation to Genesis,” will begin on Wednesday, March 4th in the Art
Room, led by Katie McNabb. This study takes groups into the rich tapestry
of Genesis, exploring the interaction between God and very human people.
Themes of pride, family, relationships, conflict, and journey are all
showcased in the best known stories of creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob & Rebekah, and Joseph. Email Katie McNabb ([email protected])
for further details and our class schedule!
ALTAR FLOWER SIGN-UPS!
Each Sunday morning we have beautiful flowers
adorning our altar for the glory of God. Please consider
signing up to donate the flowers on a particular
Sunday—in honor or memory of a special someone or
event. The cost of our weekly arrangement is $22.50 and you are welcome
to take them home following the service. The sign-up board is located in the
Narthex by the Parlor door.
Lent at Wayne UMC
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES: Wednesday, February 18th
12:00 p.m.
Prayer & Communion service (WUMC)
7:00 p.m.
Service of Communion & Imposition of Ashes
(WUMC & Christ Church Anglican)
LENTEN DINNER & STUDY (5 WEEKS) at St. Matthew’s UMC:
Wednesday evenings; Feb. 25-March 25
*dinner 6:00 p.m.; study at 6:40 p.m.
(A community study with Berwyn, St. Matthew's, and Wayne UMCs;
Christ Church Anglican; & First Baptist Church.)
TOPIC: Spiritual Disciplines
Feb. 25:
Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)
Rev. Lillian Smith
March 4:
Study (Rom. 12:1-2)
Rev. Joe DiPaolo
March 11:
Fasting (Matt. 6:16-21) Rev. Gary Jacabella
March 18:
Service (Matt. 20:20-28) Rev. Rashad Grove
March 25:
Worship (John 4:19-26) Rev. Adam Rick
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE: Thursday, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.
Communion Service, Wayne UMC
GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE: Friday, April 3rd
[Wayne Presbyterian  St. Katherine’s]
11:45 a.m.
Convene at Wayne Presbyterian Church
(to gather for procession)
12:00 p.m.
Procession to St. Katherine’s commences
UPCOMING EVENTS AT WAYNE UMC
Senior Luncheon
*this Thursday, February 19
Ladies’ Meditation & Breakfast *this Saturday, February 21
Youth Family Dinner
Sunday, February 22
Ladies’ Book Club Discussion
Wednesday, February 25
Lenten Dinner & Study (St. Matthew’s)
Feb. 25-March 25
Maundy Thursday service
Thursday, April 2
Good Friday community service (Wayne Pres.) Friday, April 3
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (9:15 A.M.)
* ALL - NEW *
[COUNTING ROOM]
[1st room on the right as you exit the elevator on 1R]
We are delighted to announce the launch of our NEW “young adult” Sunday
school class, and we are eager for new folks to join us! We are starting out
by studying individuals in the Bible—making connections between their
lives and ours. (By the way, we have a broad definition of the term “Young
Adult,” so please let Pastor Joe ([email protected]), John Sedunov
([email protected]), or Elizabeth Sedunov ([email protected])
know if you are interested or have questions!)
“HOLY COW!”
[TOP FLOOR; LIBRARY]
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Our mission on Sunday mornings is to learn about the
Bible as we enjoy each other's fellowship. We are
fortunate to have some Bible Scholars in our midst who
have volunteered to share their wisdom. We enjoy a
section each week called, "who knew" where we do on
the spot searches (via Google, etc.) of any questions we
have. We love finding out new Bible facts and insights!
We are currently studying the Psalms under the
leadership of Anne Childs. Next month, our leaders will
be the DiPaolo sisters, Christy and Laura. Please join us
in the top floor library during Sunday school hour for our classes!
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
[PARLOR]
Does It Really Say that in the Bible?
Our newest study series, starting next Sunday, February 22nd, will be led
by our very own Katie McNabb, discussing some of the issues covered in
her recently-published work—Does It Really Say that in the Bible? Join us
for this enlightening look into many common assumptions about the Bible
and how we can approach confusing passages in such a way that pleases our
heavenly father.
SERMON NOTES:
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.
Adele Gaillard
June Butler
412 N. Wayne Ave. #206
(daughter of June Becker)
PO Box 46
5706 Windsong Court
Wayne, PA 19087
Rocklin, CA 95765
Worship Childcare Schedule Adult Volunteers
Date
Nursery
Preschool
K-3rd
2/15
S. DiPaolo
P. LeGrand
L. Tatman
2/22
A. Childs
G. Krejcik
K. Schrader
3/1
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Worship Childcare Schedule Youth Volunteers
Date
Nursery
Preschool
2/15
B. Twombly
K. Schrader
2/22
M. Tickner
S. Lian
3/1
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K-3rd
Our stewardship, our giving, is a reflective response to God’s grace in our
lives. Giving is a response of the heart which allows us to do God’s work
here on earth, in gratitude for all He has done for us. Giving also allows
WUMC to sustain our beautiful worship surroundings and the plethora of
Christ-centered activities which take place here. As members of WUMC, we
promise to support God’s work in Wayne through our attendance, our time
and our offerings. Following is a snapshot of our weekly numbers toward
that end:
Last Week's Attendance (Adults/Kids/Total) -Feb 8
Attendance Past 4 Weeks Average
Income Year to Date: 6th Sunday:
Expenditures Year to Date: 6th Sunday:
Expense Budget Year to Date: 6th Sunday:
204/35/239
176
$112,093
$79,415
$96,048
Greetings to all who worship with us today! Please remain after our
service for refreshments and conversation.
Children are welcome in worship at Wayne UMC. Preschool and young
elementary may be dismissed at noted times to children's church.
Childcare and nursery is provided for ages 4 and under at the beginning
of the service for those who would like to worship child free.
THOSE ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Head Host
Lowell Gustafson
Hospitality Team
Rich Switzer David Videon
Kris Wempa
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH STAFF
Joseph DiPaolo
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 Lynch
Office Administrator
Laura SantaMaria
Administrative Assistant
Frank D. Lynch
Building Maintenance/Repair
WAYNE UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEER STAFF
Ben Caldwell
Deacon
Becky Douglas
Children’s Wesley Choir Director
Simone Howard
Children’s Cherub Choir Director
SUPPORTED MISSION & OUTREACH AGENCIES
Mid-Town Parish – Partnering prayerfully, hands-on and financially with our
UMC brothers and sisters to support the rebuilding of their house of worship in
North Philadelphia.
United Methodist Neighborhood Services – Serving the people of North
Philadelphia through after school programs, clothing referrals, and food
cupboard.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) – Serving the homeless in our area.
Good Works – Brings hope to families in Chester County by making their
homes “warmer, safer and drier.”
Fellowship House: A Christian ministry based in Camden, NJ, helping to bring
adults and children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Inca Link – Reaching 300 million youth in Latin America
SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES
Peter & Wendi Thomson: Sharing the Gospel in Japan through Sunrise
International Ministries.
Kevin King: NYC International Projects with international students, diplomats,
and their families through the United Nations.
Wil & Yolanda Bailey: Costa Rica Mission Projects
Wayne United Methodist Church
210 South Wayne Ave. Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
(610)688-5650
www.wayneumc.org