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Friday 9.7.2018
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
@ 9:15 AM (contemporary praise, SANCTUARY)
@ 10:30 AM (blended traditional, sanctuary)
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TOM...

Dear Wayne Family,
This weekend we begin a new sermon series looking at Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Paul arrived at Corinth in A.D. 50 and stayed eighteen months planting a new church before leaving for Ephesus. After his departure, elders from the church visited Paul and wrote letters seeking guidance on a variety of issues. The church had become mired in controversy and dysfunction—not so different from many of our churches today. Through Sunday, October 7 th, we will look at this ancient thriving port city, the people who lived there and the issues they encountered in their growing church. We will also examine Paul’s advice given to the Corinthians and discern the meaning of his words for us today. I believe 1 Corinthians, Paul’s second longest letter, will inspire us all. Join me this weekend in worship!

The Well and Our New Nursery
This Sunday we dedicate our new welcoming space, ‘The Well;’ and our new nursery located in the building that connects our sanctuary and educational wing. Both improvements to our facility exhibit the kind of hospitality we long to offer everyone who visits our church. The Well is a bright informal place for groups to gather for conversation and a cup of coffee, for Sunday morning fellowship hour, or to just relax and read. Our nursery has been relocated to the space previously used as the pastor's office. This prime location keeps our most precious family members close to the sanctuary and our other meeting rooms. I hope you can be there for the unveiling. 

Special Events in September
Labor Day marks the beginning of a very special time of year for the church. 
Summer vacations end, kids go back to school and the church resumes schedules that were abandoned back on Memorial Day. That said, there are a few events you may want to highlight on your calendar. The first rummage sale of the season takes over our hall on Friday the 14 th . Then, Sunday, September 16 th , along with Baptisms and Teacher dedications, make plans to step outside after worship and enjoy the day with your church family and neighbors. Wayne Fall Fest will close North Wayne Avenue from 1pm-5pm as restaurants and other organizations come outdoors for this annual festival. Look for your church’s display encouraging people in the community to support our food pantry. Then at 3pm everyone is invited to Radnor High School’s Loop Field to watch and cheer for the men of the church play a friendly softball game. The following Sunday, September 23 rd , we invite the founder of Chosen 300, Brian Jenkins to join us in worship and preach. Those of you who have met Brian know well the blessings he brings.

United Methodism in the 21 st Century
I am looking forward to our discussion of the future of Methodism on Thursday, September 20 th . Lunch & Learn will meet at noon downstairs in the hall to examine the findings of our denominations Commission On A Way Forward.  This special group of individuals has met over the past two years seeking divine counsel and common understanding as they prepare plans for our Special 2019 General Conference in St. Louis, MO, in February. During our time together, we will discern the impact on the local church resulting from decisions made next year in this Special Conference.
 
That’s all for now. I look forward to seeing you in worship!
 
Pastor Tom
W O R S H I P
SEPTEMBER SERMON SERIES
The Greatest of These is Love
“… faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” These beautiful words of 1 Corinthians have long been recited at weddings as wide-eyed couples prepare for storybook lives in holy matrimony. However, Paul’s letter was written to a people who were fighting to keep their community from falling apart. The believers in Corinth held grievances against one another; struggled with sin in a culture fueled by sex; marriages were tested, and idol worship was the religion of choice. Join us as we engage Paul’s 1 st letter to the Corinthians and discover how these ancient words instruct us today.
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Called to be Holy
Sex: God’s Gift – Broken World
Husbands & Wives
The Object of Love
Participating in Worship this Sunday!
Head Host : Lowell Gustafson
Hospitality Team : Michele Leonard, Art & Marge Miller

Hospitality Greeters & Refreshments :
Ley: Schafer; Shillingford (Rob)

Worship Childcare Volunteers :
Ellen Cushing, Emily Quinones, Hallie Ambler, Kaelyn Schrader & Kylie Metzger

September Counters:
Stan Lindgren (Captain), Doris Petty, Jim & Pat Siegel
Music this Sunday
Minister of Music: Eric Cui
9:15am Gathering Place:
"Overwhelmed"
"At the Cross (Love Ran Red)"
"Good Good Father"


10:30am Blended Traditional Service:
Music through Worship
Chancel Singers - "Ancient Words" arranged by Mark Hayes
WAYNE CHURCH CHOIRS
Chancel Singers meet on Thursday evenings in the Choir room located on the 2nd floor of the Admin building. They rehearse from 8-9 p.m.
Praise Bells meet on Thursday evenings in the Church sanctuary from 7-8 p.m. We invite you to join either (or both!) choirs if music is your passion and you wish to be part of the Music program. Childcare will be provided for both choirs. Childcare is in the preschool room (E202) located on the 2nd floor of the Education building. 
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The Wesley Choir (grades 1-5) rehearses in the choir room on Thursdays 4:45 – 5:30pm. Contact Becky Douglas, if you’re interested in joining us for all or part of the year.
WORSHIP CHILDCARE SCHEDULE
  • 9/16 - Carolyn King-Layden, Jenny Wannenburg
  • 9/23 - Agnes Fischer, Christy Whitman
  • 9/30 - Marie Taylor, Deborah Brown, Tacy Phillips
HOSPITALITY GREETERS & REFRESHMENTS
  • 9/16 - Stewart, Slawter, de Leon
  • 9/23 - Lindgren, Leonard, Callos
  • 9/30 - Sperling, Taylor (Jeff), Sticklin
WORSHIP HOSTS
  • 9/16 - John Wannenburg (head host), Ellen Green, Jarrod Quigley, Paul Taylor
  • 9/23 - Mike Sticklin (head host), Beth & Stan Lindgren, Elissa Schoenlank
  • 9/30 - Tom Ford (head host), Bob & Sue Kirkpatrick, Juan deLeon
COUNTING TEAM FOR SEPTEMBER
  • Stan Lindgren (Captain), Doris Petty, Jim & Pat Siegel
N U R T U R E
BLESSINGS OF THE BACKPACKS
THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9!
All children and students are invited to bring their backpacks to worship for a blessing to start off the school year!
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP KICK OFF THIS SUNDAY!
We will be kicking off Youth Group this Sunday at 7 p.m. Our Fall Retreat to Pocono Plateau will be September 29-30th. It is always a great start, setting the tone, bringing the group together, and integrating the 9th graders.   We'll be doing the high ropes, zip line, canoeing, hiking, a Bible study and lots of other stuff. If you would like to be involved or have any questions, please email Matt.
THE 10 SECOND RULE BOOK STUDY STARTS SEPTEMBER 16!
All are welcome to this study of The 10 Second Rule by Clare De Graaf. Each week a different chapter will be presented and discussed. Books are available in the Narthex and in class. 
Pre-reading of chapters is encouraged but not required as each week the leader will review the main points before discussion. We will be in the Upper Room starting at 9:15am. The Upper Room is located on the 2nd floor of the Admin building (directly above the main office)
UNDERSTANDING BIBLE TIMES CLASS STARTS SEPTEMBER 16!
A fun and interactive look at four of the common life activities during the time of Jesus as well as the Bible passages that pertain to these customs.  Some classes will involve a bit of crafting, some a bit of walking - all will be enlightening and fun.  Class dates: Sept 16, 23 and 30 and Oct 14 at 9:15am . We will meet in the Conference room. All are welcome! Class Leaders: Sue Scott, Nancy Brown, Denise Slawter and Virginia Gardiner.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY STARTS SEPTEMBER 19!
"Ferreting Hope From Failure"... This year we will look at Israel's prophetic legacy by studying the "Former" and "Latter" prophets, starting with Joshua and working through Malachi. As a text we'll be using Katie McNabb's book, Does It Really Say That in the Bible? Come explore with us the history of Israel's monarchy that began in glory with the hey day of King David but ended in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Exile of the Jews. Listen to the warnings and criticism of the latter prophets who lambasted Israel for her failings but nonetheless proclaimed hope in the promise of the Messiah. Class meets from 9:15am-11:15am in the Art Room, located on the top floor of the Education building.
LUNCH & LEARN 2018-2019 STARTS SEPTEMBER 20!
Join Pastor Tom as he discusses United Methodism in the 21st Century on Thursday, September 20 at 12 noon in Fellowship Hall for the first Lunch & Learn of the season! Suggested donation of $10. You must RSVP to the church office by the Tuesday before the luncheon! 
GENTLE YOGA VIN-YIN STYLE STARTS SEPTEMBER 20!
Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Be guided through 60 minutes of all levels gentle yoga starting with a breathing meditation followed by a short vinyasa flow and ending with relaxation in yin poses. This is a great class for folks looking for a more gentle experience, new to yoga, or people with injuries or limitations. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Open to the community, bring your friends!
Donation $5 per class, plus food item for the food pantry. All proceeds go to the food pantry at Wayne Church. Last session we donated $250 to our food pantry, join in serving our community. Classes start on Thursday, September 20 and run through November 15.
WOMEN OF WAYNE TRIP TO CHANTICLEER SEPTEMBER 22!
Psalm 23:2 proclaims “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul”. On Saturday, September 22nd we will arrive at Chanticleer when it opens at 10am. (Carpooling from Church at 9:50 will also be provided). Come and be restored within this beautiful garden. We will begin by gathering for a light breakfast and a time of fellowship at a lovely picnic area. Strolling afterwards is at your own pace. Possible mansion tour. Fee alert! - there is an entry fee: Free if hold pass (if you have a pass for multiple people let us know), $5 Radnor resident or Radnor library card holder, $10 if non resident) and an optional $5 add on cost if you want to tour the house. Please email Nancy Brown and Denise Slawter with questions or to RSVP.
LADIES' EVENING BIBLE STUDY
STARTS OCTOBER 2!
Inviting all women of the church to join us for our kickoff Bible Study event, to be held on Tuesday October 2 nd , 7pm at Elissa Schoenlank’s home (see Church Directory). 
 
Elissa has been involved in art her entire life and claims she lives in an art gallery which she is prepared to share with us. We plan to gather at her house at 7pm, have a Mexican style buffet dinner, look at art and hear about her ongoing work, now that she is devoting her time to painting. Following this, we will focus on our journey forward in our Bible Study together.
 
 This evening will also include beginning our bible study on “Experiencing God’s Presence”. In this first study in the  Jesus Calling Bible Study Series,  you will be encouraged to lay down your cares and just spend time each day with your heavenly Father. As you follow the Lord’s instruction to “be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10), you will encounter His peace, be filled with His strength, gain a new perspective on your situation, and experience the full life that only He can provide .
 
Study Books are $9 each and copies will be available for sale at church on upcoming Sundays (or in the church office during the week). Again, very casual, come as you can, arrive late, leave early. Wear sweatpants or pajamas. Even if you cannot attend all weeks, we encourage you to join us at Elissa’s house for the opportunity to view her beautiful artwork.   

Dates: Every other Tuesday evening at 7pm
Tuesday, 10/2 (Elissa Schoenlank’s home)
Tuesdays, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11   (Kimm Ebersole’s home)
LADIES' FALL RETREAT OCTOBER 20-21! SIGN UP NOW!
 All ladies are invited to this year’s fall retreat at the Mariawald Retreat Center. We will be leaving Saturday, October 20 at 7:30am and returning Sunday, October 21 around 4pm. We will be reading and studying the classic, The Will of God by Leslie Weatherhead. Sign up sheet and books are in Narthex. Cost is $100 or $120 for a single room.
O U T R E A C H
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS!
Many spots are open in the upcoming months. We are always looking for volunteers willing to help Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9am – to 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!) 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! 
W I T N E S S
AUGUST LEADERSHIP MOMENT!
We have all heard the statistic that 9 out of 10 churches are either declining, or growing so slowly, that they are not keeping up with the growth nor the changing demographic dynamics, of their communities. To address this, the Leadership team has been using a tool to measure their effectiveness titled “Eight Common Characteristics of Successful Church Revitalizations”.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE SEPTEMBER 14 & 15!
SALE HOURS: Friday, 8:30am – 1 pm, Saturday, 9am – 12 noon
We begin accepting donations this Sunday, September 9 after 11:30am
Our September sales are highly anticipated and heavily attended, so please look around your attic and closets and find those items that you no longer use, but others will. This is the best sale of the year to donate your HALLOWEEN and other fall decoratives and clothing, so please don’t hold these until after autumn.   We always appreciate better-quality name brand and ‘vintage’ items, and all nice decoratives, smaller occasional furniture, rugs, baby/child/adult seasonal clothing, DVD’s and CD’s - things you’d like to buy or be given yourself!   We cannot accept TV/computer monitors, text books, encyclopedias or anything stained or broken.    We can only sell newer and nice books, especially best sellers or good-condition children’s books, so please send us only your best books.   AND THEN COME SHOP!! Volunteers for set-up, sales and pack-up are also always needed. To volunteer or get more information, please contact Virginia Gardiner ( gardiner.family@outlook.com ).   THANK YOU!!
R E S O U R C E S
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