WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

@ 9:15 AM (contemporary praise, lower level)

@ 10:30 AM (blended traditional, sanctuary)

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

  Monday, December 24, 2018

Family Service

Christmas Music Prelude

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

5:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

WAYNE CHURCH IN THE NEWS!

The angels announced ‘Good news of great Joy’ on that first Christmas so long ago. It seems good news is hard to come by today. But when we find it, like the angels we cannot keep it to ourselves. That was the case last Sunday when Channel 6ABC News showed up at church and asked for an interview before worship. They wanted to know what your Christmas Challenge was up to and how it would affect Chosen300 and other charitable organizations. 

ADVENT SERMON SERIES CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY!

CHRISTMAS LIGHT

One of the first signs of the Christmas season is the appearance of lights on trees, houses, and lit candles in windows.   Christmas lights are one of the best parts of the holiday season. These lights bring so much hope and excitement because they remind us that Jesus is the light of the world!    Join us as we rediscover what Christmas is all about – Jesus, God’s antidote for darkness in a fallen world -- Christmas Light!

December 2 

December 9

        December 16

          THIS SUNDAY 

December 24

Last Things First

The Kingdom Comes Near

Rejoice Always!        

What Kind of King?

The Story Remains the Same

W O R S H I P

Music this Sunday

Minister of Music: Eric Cui

9:15am Gathering Place

"Joy to the World"

"Do you hear what I hear"

"O Come All Ye Faithful"

"Silent Night"

"Oh Holy Night"

10:30am Blended Traditional Service:

Worship through Music:

Chancel Singers - "All is Well" by Michael W. Smith

Offertory:

Linda Jeffers, violin

NEW SERMON SERIES COMING IN THE NEW YEAR!

Questions Thinking People Ask

We all have questions… But what about those difficult questions which challenge our faith and leave us searching? Is the earth really over a billion years old? How can God allow good people to suffer? What about religious wars, does God approve? And the Bible, did God command violence and genocide?   We all wrestle with these questions. Both non-believers and people who are deeply committed to their faith struggle to answer and re-answer these perplexing questions. Join us for this series of messages as we will look for answers to the tough questions thinking people ask.

January 6

                           January 13

                          January 20

                          January 27

                          February 3 

                         February 10

Science vs. God

Hypocrisy in Religion

Religious War

Troubling Scriptures

Suffering

Reasons for Believing

N U R T U R E

DECEMBER'S LEADERSHIP MOMENT

This month, Juan de Leon from our Leadership Council, spoke about team ministry. The church is currently preparing the 2019 Ministry Team Directory. As of this week, we have received 148 commitment cards containing 611 commitments to the various teams. Thank you for your commitment to support Wayne Church’s mission to Love and Serve through Christ! At the last Council meeting we discussed the need for more volunteers for Children’s Ministry. The Safe Sanctuary compliance requires that two adults be present for any children activity or event. Childcare is provided for all church activities. There are four Ministry Teams that provide an opportunity to serve in this capacity. We only have 4 commitments for Team #5. Children’s Sunday School Shepherds, Grades K-5th -   For Team #6. Children’s Sunday School Preschool, Age 2.75 to PreK – we have 1. For Team #7 Children’s Sunday School Workshop Leader, Grades K-5th   – we have 7. For Team #27 Worship Childcare Team – we have 9. We are undersubscribed to Love and Serve our children through Christ. If you would like to serve on one or more of these teams, you can use one of the commitment cards in the pews or just place a piece of paper in the offering plate or call into the office. Remember the teams needing support are 5, 6, 7 and 27.

PIZZA AND UN-DECORATING OF THE SANCTUARY

Friday, January 4 @ 5:30-7:30pm | Come for pizza, fellowship, and the breakdown of our Christmas decor in the sanctuary! Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30pm!

SURREY SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

When: Thursday, January 17 at 12 pm

Where: Fellowship Hall

January’s Lunch & Learn speaker, Robert Madonna, will be speaking to us about Surrey Services for Senior Citizens . Donation of $10 to cover lunch. You must RSVP to the church office by the Tuesday before the luncheon!

CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR ONGOING STUDIES OR CLASSES!

ADVENT STUDY: THE JOURNEY BY ADAM HAMILTON

When: Sunday, December 23 at 9:15am

Where: The Theater, located on the top floor of Education wing

LADIES' MORNING BIBLE STUDY

When: Tuesdays at 10:15 am

Where: The Conference Room

LADIES' EVENING BIBLE STUDY

When: Alternating Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Where: Kimm Ebersole's home

YOUNG ADULT CONNECTIONS

When: Sundays at 9:15 am

Where: The Upper Room

"FERRETING HOPE FROM FAILURE" BIBLE STUDY

When: Wednesday mornings from 9:15am-11:15am (starts back up January 16)

Where: Art Room, located on the top floor of the Education building.

MEN'S BREAKFAST

When: 1st & 3rd Thursday mornings at 6:15am

Where: The Well

How to be God’s Man… This world esteems men of power, wealth, and success. Masculinity is defined by the strength of a man's body, mind, and investment portfolio. But what is God’s concept of masculinity? What portrait does the Bible paint of manhood? In this 5-part course, Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, walks through five facets of biblical manhood, giving powerful imperatives on how to be God’s man. Please join us!

O U T R E A C H

CRADLES TO CRAYONS NIGHT OF SERVICE

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 @ 6:00 – 8:00PM Ladies, please consider joining us at Cradles to Crayons as we help provide children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive. All volunteers are encouraged to bring along donations of children’s everyday essential items. To RSVP or if you’re interested in carpooling or have any questions, please contact Michele Leonard. Please RSVP by Sunday, January 6. Thank you for supporting this important ministry!

CHRISTMAS CHOSEN 300 THIS SATURDAY!

We will be serving dinner and distributing toys from the toy train this Saturday at Chosen 300 in Pottstown. Thank you for your support of this vital ministry!

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL RUMMAGE SALE!

The Rummage Elves report that the Christmas Rummage Sale went swimmingly, with lots of generously donated items becoming holiday gifts for many in the community! Net proceeds are projected to total $1600, and the elves were also able to collect several bags of nice books for Cradles to Crayons and warm clothing to distribute at our next Chosen 300 Dinner.   All leftovers went on to GreenDrop to find new homes and make more money for other charities.   Many thanks   to all who donated, set up, staffed the sale, packed up, and shopped at this Rummage Sale!!   

5 ^th SUNDAY WORSHIP THROUGH SERVICE IS DECEMBER 30!

COMMUNITY SERVICE FOOD SORTING DAY!

Sunday, December 30, 2018 @ 9:15AM! We will come together on the lower level of our building on this day for a short time of worship and prayer before taking the time to sort through donations to our Food Pantry and prepare grocery bags for distribution to the needy. If you are unable to join us, you can still help! You can drop off non-perishable goods at the church, spread the word on social media, or make a monetary donation online below! Help us to bless and serve the needy through this vital ministry!

EMPTY BOWLS! HELP END HUNGER!

Friday, February 1, 2019 @ 5:00-7:00PM | Radnor High School is thrilled to announce their fourth annual Empty Bowl fundraising event to help end hunger! The Radnor High School Art Club is once again coming to Wayne Church.  "Empty Bowls" is Amy Wildey’s Mission Movement at Radnor High School. RHS Art Club is again sponsoring “Empty Bowls”, a unique ministry to fight hunger. The bowls will be made by RHS students and available at the event. Participants from RHS and volunteers from Wayne Church and from the community will provide the soup. Partners like Panera & Spring Mill Bread Company will provide bread. All proceeds will benefit the Wayne Church Food Pantry. This event will be held in the Fellowship Hall (lower level). $10 will buy you a handmade bowl, dinner, and will help to fill another’s empty stomach! All proceeds will benefit our church’s food pantry.

R E S O U R C E S

2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES HAVE ARRIVED!

Please find your box of offering envelopes for 2019 and take them home with you! They are on a table in the narthex in alphabetical order. If you are unable to find your name and you would like to request envelopes for the year, contact Linda Sands or call (610)688-5650 ext. 1006.

ADD YOUR PHOTO TO THE CHURCH DIRECTORY!

As we enter into the season of family focused holidays, now is the perfect time to send us a current picture of you and your family for the church directory!   We want to see your candid shots! Simply follow this link to easily upload your own photo.