Within prayer there is an intimate relationship with God waiting to be discovered. Some have said that prayer is to the soul what breath is to the body—life! How is your prayer life? Is there a “right” way to pray? Is God listening? Have your prayers become routine and empty? The Bible answers these questions and has much more to say about prayer. Over the next four weeks we will attempt to learn from the characters of the Bible new ways to explore and deepen our own prayer lives.
July 9 | Moses: 4 Lessons
THIS SUNDAY | David: The Lord is My Shepherd
July 23 | Jesus: Teach Us How to Pray
July 30 | Paul: Giving Thanks
Message: "David: The Lord is My Shepherd"
Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-3
Preaching: Pastor Tom Ebersole
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Participating this Sunday
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Head Host: Lowell Gustafson
Hospitality Team: Claudine Estrade, Liz Howley, & Jamie Layden
Hospitality Greeters & Fellowship Hour: Taylor/Sloan; Nelson
Minister of Music: Eric Cui
Special Musicians:
Worship through Music - Natalia Schafer (solo), "How Great Thou Art"
Offertory - Leah Coppage-Gross (piano) & Tom Gross (cello), "Near to the Heart of God/Children of the Heavenly Father"
Children's Message: Pastor John Shannon
Worship Childcare Volunteers: Jacy Rider, Jeanne Zelli, Maddy Tickner, & Emily Brown
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10:30AM WORSHIP @ RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SUNDAYS, AUGUST 6 - SEPTEMBER 10!
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The sanctuary will be closed for renovations associated with the Sanctuary Refresh Project July 31 through September 16. During that time, our 10:30AM worship service will be hosted by the Radnor Middle School in their auditorium (across the street)! Our 9:15AM service will continue to meet in the Gathering Place (on the lower level of our building).
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Women's Summer Bible Study! Next study date is 7/25!
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We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves.
In this 6-session Bible study of 2 Timothy, Beth Moore will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live a life of faithfulness.
WHEN: Tuesdays @ 7PM, July 25, and August 8 & 22
WHERE: Kimm Ebersole’s house
COST: $10 for the study guide
Please join us for this outdoor, casual Bible study for our first study with Beth Moore. Come late or leave early as your schedule allows. RSVPs are required due to ordering the study books. Looking forward to studying with you!
Please RSVP to Kimm - ebersolekimm@gmail.com
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WORSHIP CHILDCARE SCHEDULE ADULT & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
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- 7/16 - Jacy Rider, Jeanne Zelli, Maddy Tickner, & Emily Brown
- 7/23 - Ellen Cushing, Carolyn King-Layden, Lara Tatman, Madison Seeley, & Grayce King
- 7/30 - Paige LeGrand, Kristen Schrader, Kaelyn Schrader, Maly Lindgren
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HOSPITALITY GREETERS & FELLOWSHIP HOUR
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- 7/16 - Taylor/Sloan; Nelson
- 7/23 - Lewis; Sedunov
- 7/30 - Vloedman; Mills
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HOSPITALITY HOSTS UPCOMING
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- 7/16 - Lowell Gustafson (head host), Claudine Estrade, Liz Howley, & Jamie Layden
- 7/23 - Tom Ford (head host), Art & Marge Miller, & Rich Switzer
- 7/30 - Ron Kirch (head host), Juan de Leon, Danny Scott, & Paul Taylor
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NEXT WOMEN'S BOOK CHOICE!
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Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff
Used books are available for purchase ($5)! Our discussion will be in late August. If you are interested in hosting our discussion (or have questions), please contact Janet French –
JNFteach@aol.com
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HEALTH KITS FOR THE HOMELESS! WORSHIP THROUGH SERVICE!
*Sunday, July 30 @ 9:15AM
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5th Sunday Community Service Worship
We will be making health kits for the homeless.
(in The Gathering Place, lower level)
Homeless people often go without the basic necessities most of us take for granted. In the struggle to find food and a safe place to sleep, they find it difficult to acquire basic items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, and toothbrushes. Rarely do they receive the hygiene supplies necessary to maintain their health and confidence. Access to these basic personal supplies can give them a greater sense of self and a brighter outlook on life.
Every month that has a 5th Sunday, The Gathering Place offers the opportunity to worship through service in place of the regular 9:15AM Gathering. Everyone in our church and our community is invited to participate in these 5th Sunday worship experiences. (Our regular 10:30AM worship service will always take place as usual on these 5th Sundays.)
On Sunday, July 30, during our 9:15am Worship through Service in The Gathering Place we will construct personalized health kits for distribution to the homeless in our region through our Chosen 300 Team. Everyone is welcome to join in this effort. There will be tasks suitable for all ages. Please consider joining us in worshiping our God through service!
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."
-Matthew 5:16
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VBS SUPPLIES NEEDED BY JULY 25!
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A number of items are needed for our Vacation Bible School week! We have an online sign-up available so that we may divide and conquer! You can sign up using the link below!
***Please sign-up to donate an item or two for this vital ministry and drop them off in the designated cart in the church’s copier room by July 25!***
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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August slots are open! We know school’s out and the pool is calling your name, but we need YOUR HELP to maintain our food pantry services throughout the summer months! We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help during Food Pantry Distribution Hours in August (Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am – 1pm). You can even sign-up for a half-shift (9-11am or 11am-1pm)! Duties entail handing out Food Pantry bags and greeting visitors. (You can bring a book, tablet, or laptop to pass the time!) Bear in mind that this is a vital ministry! Our volunteers are the face of our church to those who are in need, and your friendly face can go a long way toward making our recipients feel comfortable and welcome! INTERESTED? Please contact Laura SantaMaria in the church office – 610.688.5650, ext. 1005 or email L.santamaria@wayneumc.org
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
July 31 – August 4, 2017 | *9:00AM – 12:00PM
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For ages 5 years – those entering 5th grade in Fall 2017.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! (More shepherds means a bigger VBS!) Can’t make all 5 days? Want to help with preparation in the weeks ahead? No problem! We have jobs for you! Volunteers (youth and adult) are vital to making this great program even better! Junior and Senior Highs welcomed as assistants! (No fee!) Please email Kate Buckley if you are interested in helping - kabuckley80@gmail.com
- FEES: $40 per child
$20 per child for parents who volunteer for the whole week,
Large Family discount: $30 for 3rd or 4th child.
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HOUSING NEEDED FOR COUPLE IN NEED!
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From the Bishop’s Office came a request for temporary housing for a couple who needs to bring their infant to Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, possibly until the end of October. The parents’ names are Tim & Ashley Thompson. If you are interested in helping please contact Lin George in our District Office, lgeorge@epaumc.org
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Amici Strings Concert! Friday, July 28 @ 7:30PM
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Wayne Church | 210 S. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
ADMISSION IS FREE. Donations appreciated.
Reception to follow the performance.
Our church will be hosting a free musical concert on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 7:30pm by AMICI STRINGS-a small string orchestra made up of local musicians, including our own church members, Tom Gross and Linda Jeffers! Please come, bring friends, and enjoy an evening of beautiful string music!
For more info about what pieces will be performed, visit their website below!
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SANCTUARY REFRESH PROJECT!
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For more than 125 years, Wayne Church has been blessed with a beautiful, regular meeting place where we can gather, worship, learn, serve, and love. It is easy to take this blessing for granted, forgetting that it is a reflection not only of our members but a representation of the presence of God. Our current church building was constructed in 1966. Since that time we have added air-conditioning & ADA renovations (ramps, elevator), installed glass front doors and glass partition parlor doors. However, in the past 50+ years, there has been no true “upkeep” to our sanctuary, the worship center to our Wayne Church Family. Can you imagine living in your own family home for 50 years and never painting it, never repairing leaks and cracks, never replacing broken lights? Would your home feel loving and welcoming to your family or your guests? It is time for our Wayne Church family to turn our attention and our resources to being proper stewards of the physical blessings we all enjoy in our sanctuary.
To find out how you can play a part in accomplishing this project, pick up a pamphlet in the Narthex, talk to someone on the Sanctuary Refresh team, -OR- read more via the links below!
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WAYNECHURCH | A United Methodist Community
610.688.5650
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