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       University Heights Presbyterian Church

                                www.universityheightspresbyterianchurch.org 

  2167 University Ave.       Bronx, New York 10453       718-295-1220/1224                                                  email:     uhpchurch@gmail.com

                               

                          U.H.P.C. -- WE CARE !!


       TRABAJAMOS

     Community Head Start


     Monday - Friday...8am - 4 pm

     Directors:

                Mrs. Johnson 

             Mrs.  Brown

 www.trabajamoschs.org

                917- 962-9720

 Bronx Presbyterian Churches


~Monthly~

~Zoom Meeting~


November 12th, 2024

6:30 pm

HOST: 

                 Laconia Community

                 Pres. Church 

                   Bronx, NY

              

   

1st Tuesday of the month

(Sept-June)


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Meeting ID: 294 442 8643


Conf. Call- 929-205 6099

294 442 8643

6:30 pm

www.bxpreschurches.com


SUPPORT OUR SISTER CHURCHES

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      a. 1st Williamsbridge

           Pres. Church

            Oct. 12, 2024

                5 -8 pm

          Harvest Dinner

             $50/ person


       b.  Eastchester 

          Pres. Church

       Oct. 12, 2024 - 6pm

        Deacons Dinner

      $ 50.00/adults $25/kids





Notice:

1. The Congregational of

                 UHPC

     Voted to Re-Open for

      In-person Service.

     PLEASE Be Safe for 

     yourself & others.


2.  We NEED Your

     Tithes & Pledges to 

      HELP. U.H.P.C.


3. Sexton, Henry Johnson   


4.  Secretary, Denise Williams      (dwilliamsuhpc@gmail.com)   

 In church on

(Wednesdays and Thursdays) 1pm - 5pm





   Welcome.    

     Nicole Zambo

     Stephanie McKenzie

     Dannette Davis

     Nadine Lawrence       

     Kwame Asamoah 

     Leticia Ocansey


   

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Special Thanksgiving  for Hope Christian Center

Pastor Brenda's Book can be purchased on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles

          BIBLE STUDY

             Prayer with

        Rev. Lonnie Bryant 

  Wednesdays...11-12 pm

  Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331

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           UNIVERSITY

          HEIGHTS                                   PRESBYTERIAN

          CHURCH

       

  Youth Sunday Worship Service 

 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22)

            October 6, 2024 

                 11:00 a.m.


        


     ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~    


PRELUDE:  (Instrumental)

“Come! Come! Everybody Worship" #2271..

Klaus Mueller- Musical Director/Organist

Walter Williams - Drummer


Chorus: Come! Come! Everybody worship with a prayer or song of praise.

Come! Come! Everybody worship! Worship God always!


1. Worship and remember to keep the Sabbath day. Take a rest and think of

God; put your work away!


2. Worship and remember the Lord's unending care, Reaching out to love and

help people everywhere!


3. Worship and remember our blessings great and small. Give to God an

offering; show your thanks for all!


4. Worship and remember how Jesus long ago Taught us how to pray to God;

something we should know!


5. Worship and remember God's special Holy Days, Showing us the plan of

God, teaching us His way!


OPENING PRAYER:.....

      ..................Rev. Bernard Mayhew


CALL TO WORSHIP:

Leader: Come let us worship the LORD our God–the Giver of life!


People: We will worship sincerely with all our heart, mind, body, soul and strength; in spirit and in truth.


ALL: We here at UHPC have come to

worship God!


HYMN 1:."We are climbing Jacob’s ladder" (Insert)                                             


PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:(In Unison)

Ever-loving God of mercy and compassion, I come in child-like humility asking forgiveness for my sins and failures of thought, word, and deed. You know my human frailty and understand my weaknesses. I repent of all my
offenses against You and against my neighbor. Cleanse me of my selfish ways and deliver me from all evil I pray. Give me a clean heart and renew in me a right spirit, that I might serve you sincerely. Grant me grace to forgive others as You have forgiven me. By faith in the atoning Blood of Christ Jesus and His finished work on the Cross, I give thanks for
all God’s benefits towards me. Amen!


ASSURANCE OF PARDON:

Leader: Know that whoever is in Christ is a new creation. The old'' has passed away; see, everything has become new. All this is from God, who reconciled us…and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. “Friends, put on the new being and become ambassadors for
Christ, for we are forgiven. Amen


PASSING THE PEACE:

Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.

People: And peace be with you also.


“ I’VE GOT PEACE LIKE RIVER”.. #368

I've got PEACE like a river (3Xs) in my soul - repeat

I've got JOY like a fountain(3Xs) in my soul - repeat
I've got LOVE like an ocean(3Xs) in my soul- repeat


LIFE OF THE CHURCH:  Elder Renea Bush 

QUOTE:...........................Walter Williams


SONG FOR ILLUMINATION:
           ……….…Open Our Eyes Lord # 2086
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus,
to reach out and touch him,
and say that we love him.


Open our ears, Lord,
and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord,
We want to see Jesus

     

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:(In Unison)

Bread of Heaven—feed us ‘til we want no
more. With open hearts and minds we come with the expectation to hear the life-giving Word from above. Let the Holy Spirit anoint the Word and apply it to our minds that we be fed and strengthened to do the will of God for our lives in the earth and unto eternity. In the name of Christ Jesus we pray in faith and with
thanksgiving. Amen


SCRIPTURE READING:

Job 1:1, 2:1-10................ Stella Odame

Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-9.....Sandra Boapeah  

                               

HYMN 2:......"Amazing Grace" (Insert)          

                                   

GOSPEL READING:.."Mark 10:13-16"   
SERMON TITLE.."Preparation For                                     High Altitude Living   

   .............Rev. Bernard Mayhew


PROFESSION OF FAITH /APOSTLES CREED: 

.......I believe in God, the Father Almighty;
Maker of Heaven and Earth and in Jesus
Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day, He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father, Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the  communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body; and life everlasting.    Amen.


TITHES & OFFERINGS:.

Please bring your tithes and offerings to the front. (Walk down the center aisle and return on the side aisles)

      Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! ” #2026

   

OFFERTORY INVITATION:

Give an offering to the Lord from a generous heart.

OFFERTORY PRAYER:
God of grace and mercy, we sing you our praises, we recite our confessions, and we
offer our commitment in response to your love. You did not spare your only Son but
gave him up so that we may be saved. We pledge our trust in Christ to deliver us worthy of your call to discipleship. Accept what we give you as signs of obedience and bless our efforts as we seek to be faithful. Bless those who gave today and bless those who will another time. Amen.


DOXOLOGY - “Praise God From Whom

                         All Blessings Flow"

......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.


Invitation & Welcome to the Lord’s Table:
Communion Hymn:... “Let Us Break
                                              Bread” #513

1. Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)


2. Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)


3. Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.


COMMUNION PRAYER:
Friends: This is the joyful feast of the people of God! People will come from east and, west and from north and south and sit at table in the kingdom of God. This is the Lord's Table. Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared. According to Luke, when our Risen Lord was at table with his disciples, he took the bread and blessed and broke it, and gave it to them, and their eyes were opened and they recognized him.


P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts!
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: For it is holy and right to do so.


P: Holy and right it is, and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God! You created Heaven with all its hosts and the earth with all its plenty. You have given us Life and being and preserved us by your providence. But you have shown us the fullness of your love in sending into the world your Son, Jesus Christ, the eternal Word made flesh for us and for our salvation. For the precious gift of this mighty Savior who has reconciled us to you, we praise and bless you, O God. With your whole Church on earth and with all the company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name. Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty. Your ways are just and true. With people of faith, from all times and places, we lift our hearts in joyful praise, for you alone are holy.


All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts!
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!


P: Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. In the joy of his resurrection and in expectation of his coming again, we offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices. Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith:


All: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again.


P: Holy Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus, who lived with us sharing joy and sorrow. He told your story, healed the sick, and was a friend of sinners. Obeying you, he took up his cross and was murdered by men and women he loved. We praise you that he is not dead but is risen to rule the' world; and that he is still the friend of sinners. We trust him to overcome every power to hurt or divide us, so that, when you bring in your promised Kingdom, we will celebrate victory with him.


Remembering the Lord Jesus, we break bread and share one cup, announcing his death for the sins of the world, and telling of his resurrection to all people and nations.


Great God: give your Holy Spirit in the breaking of bread, so that we may be drawn together, and, joined to Christ the Lord, receive new life, and remain his glad and faithful people until we feast with him in glory.


O God, who called us from death to life: we give ourselves to you; and with the church through all ages, we thank you for your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


P: At this time brothers and sisters, please lift your bread or crackers as I continue: The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread and after giving thanks to God, broke it and said; "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." Ministering in his name, I offer this bread to you.


In the same way, he took the cup after supper, and said: "This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, whenever you drink it, do this, remembering me." Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. Ministering in his name, I offer this cup to you.


P: Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me shall never thirst." Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Cut off from me you can do nothing." The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Let the Church say, Amen.


P: Bless the Lord O my soul;
C: And all that is within me, bless His Holy name!


UNISON: Alleluia! For the Lord our God - The Almighty has come into His Kingdom! Let us rejoice, let us be glad with all our hearts. Let us give Him the glory for ever and ever. Amen!


SPECIAL PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER:...

Ena Harrysingh & Family, Emmanuel Annoh & Family,  Rev. Charles Mayhew & Family, Walter Williams,  The Featherbed Lane P.C. Family,  The Laryea Family, The Tingle Family, Henry Siame, The Vasquez Family, James Campbell, The Peart Family, Hyacinth Blake, Gwendolyn Sanders, Roberto Rivera, Patience Owuo,  Etta Graham-Mitchell  &  Family, Norma McKayle & Family, Kwabena Danso, Kwame Asamoah, Henry Johnson & Family,  Jonette Bush, Denise Williams,  Vicki Boyd, Damon Brown, The Thomas Family,  Comfort Addo & Family,  Rev. Lonnie Bryant, Rev. George Abosi, President Biden, Vice-Pres. Harris, Our Government, Our World, Our Nation,  Our City & Our Church.


CLOSING HYMN:."Go Ye, Go Ye into the                                               world" #2239 

1. Go ye, go ye into the world, and make disciples of all the nations.

Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!


2. Go ye, go ye into the world, and take the gospel to all the people.

Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!


3. Go ye, go ye into the world, and tell the story to all believers.

Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!


CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:

      ..................Rev. Bernard Mayhew


POSTLUDE (Instrumental) 




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            Next SESSION MEETING

                Oct._6,  2024............12:30 pm

          Alt. Moderator: Rev. Bernard Mayhew

                (Moderator: Rev. Lonnie Bryant)

             Liaison: Rev. Dr. Glenn Misick

                   ELDERS. and  DEACONS

         

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                 ANNOUNCEMENTS

                 LIFE OF THE CHURCH


 1.   Special Appreciations to Rev.                  Bernard Mayhew for conducting

       an inspiring Communion Sunday 

       Worship Service. 

      

2.    Next week's  Sunday  Worship  .               Service..10/13 /24                                       will be conducted by

       Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

       

3.    October is..............NATIONAL

        Breast Cancer  & Domestic                      Violence Awareness  Month


4.   SPECIAL THANKS!!

      To the Odames for  the Pulpit                    Flowers. 

5. UHPC CARE LIST: Elders & Deacons

    Please, follow up with your Care List

    and. invitations. Let the session              know if  anyone needs Pastoral                Care.  Session Meeting is

    Today !!!


6. Please sign up to read  The                      SCRIPTURES  on the rear table.


7. STEWARDSHIP:  

   Your TITHES and OFFERINGS are

   important for the life of our Church.         ...Remember... You can Mail,  Place         in the mail slot or ZELLE to                       University  Heights Presbyterian             Church - use phone #: 917-364-2833. 

   Our  124th - $1/day  Anniversary              donation envelopes can be turned in       NOW !!! Extra envelopes are on the

   back table.


8.   PARKING is available on Bronx                Community College Campus on     

      Sunday Mornings. Please give Elder        Linda Simms-Chin your name.

         

9.  Our 124th  Anniversary 

     Luncheon  and Musical Concert:

     October 27, 2024 -  ALL are invited.

      Food Sign-up sheets  on rear table.

      Theme: "Discipleship"  Cost $50/pp

      We need everyone's support to make

      this successful. Tickets can be 

      purchased from any Elder or Deacon.


10.    OCTOBER  Preaching  Schedule  

      . 6th..Rev. Bernard Mayhew 

                             (Communion) 

      . 13th...Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell 

      . 20th...Rev. George Abosi

      . 27th...Rev. Lonnie Bryant 

       

11.   You must be REGISTERED to VOTE....

        Applications on Back Table...

        Call...518-474-6220. or

        INFO@ elections.ny.gov

        or  Iamavoter.com

       Last day to register is Oct 26 !!!

       Early Voting is: Oct 26 - Nov 3

       Election Day is :  Nov. 5th




 
 
 




     





















    U.H.P.C.'s VISION &             MISSION STATEMENT.......


~To be a faithful people thankful to God for our Salvation through Christ Jesus, centered in worship, proclaiming the Living Word as we demonstrate God’s love in us through our service to each other, our church, our community, our city, and our world.


~To be a beacon of light on the hill, growing in grace and in faith, extending healing and helping hands through a variety of spiritual enrichment opportunities, as we edify and build up the Body of Christ, equipping the saints to do the work of God, internally and externally, spiritually and in the practice.


~To be a diverse people, empowered and unified by the Holy Spirit, as one Body in Christ Jesus, seeking to uphold justice, and peace, that others may know that we are Christians as we work, worship and fellowship together inviting and drawing others to Christ.


OUR GOAL IS TO BE:

                                      U- NITED


                   .                  H - ELPFUL 


                                      P - RODUCTIVE


                                      C - ARING


               For  we  are   U. H. P. C.


       UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS     

     PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

          

          



          



      

     " Being an Elder "

   " Being a Deacon "

            Constitution & By-Laws

Good 

Friday

Service

 Fathers' Day

     Service

    SPECIAL PRAYERS ~

      The Laryea Family

       The Misodi Family

       The Laryea-Walker Family

       The Tingle Family

       The Williams Family

       The Ocansey Family

       The Peart Family

       The Vasquez Family

       The Annoh Family

       The Harrysingh Family

       The Addo Family

 ~ CONTINUED PRAYERS ~

        Henry  Siame

        James Campbell

        Gwendolyn Sanders

        Patience Owuo

        Roberto Rivera

        Comfort Addo & Family

        Norma McKayle & 

        Family

        

        Etta Graham & Family

        Robert Foltz-Morrison

        &. Wife, Leslie

        Rev. Lonnie Bryant

        Rev. Charles Mayhew

        President Biden

        Vice Pres. Harris

        Our Government

        Our Nation

        Our  Community

        Our Church

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   Congratulations to ........

     Brenda Ashiagbor, & 

      Kayla  & Chelsea Asante

       on their B.P.C.'s

       Scholarship.






 
 
 

         

         Kellen Craffey

          on his Graduation. He's

          headed to Spellman HS

       


         


         




      

~TITHES & OFFERINGS~

Mail to Church......

Drop in Slot...........

Cell..917-405-0797


It is so important to provide support for your church... it's the only way we will survive !!!! We MUST pay our bills..






     124th Anniversary

       $1-A-Day  Gift 

         for our ROOF !!!


   April 15th -  Aug.16th


    Then, we'll celebrate on

    Oct. 27 and stay dry !!!


Are You Looking for 

DAYCARE Services

   or

Employment ........????

Praise Dancer

     123rd Anniversary

         U.H.P.C.

      Services.

        ~ CHURCH
         CALENDAR ~



ELDERS - 1st Sunday/BI-month

    October  6th, 2024


DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month

            Oct. 2024


 Christian Worshippers....

        Sunday 11am-1pm

    


 Friends of Aqueduct Walk

        1st Thursday..6-8pm



  Aqueduct Homeowners - 

         3rd Sat./tri-monthly

                           10-12 pm



  Hearts of Fire for Jesus

  Ministry.......Sat 2-5 pm. 

   3/16,  5/25, 8/24, 12/14



124th Ann. Celebration

   Concert & Lunch

   Oct 27, 2024...2:00 pm


     Our Prayers are with 

     The Vasquez Family

         Celebrating

 Easter / Youth Sunday

         Congratulations UHPC

            124th Anniversary

          " MOTHER's  DAY. " 

                  Featuring....

              Brenda Ashiagbor

            & the UHPC Women

Award to UHPC

from  Historical Site - "  Aqueduct Walk. " 

also for :

Renea Bush

       and

Henry Johnson


HYMN 1: .."We are climbing Jacob’s ladder" (Insert) 


1. We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,

We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,

We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,

Soldiers of the cross.


2. Ev'ry round goes higher, higher,

Ev'ry round goes higher, higher,

Ev'ry round goes higher, higher,

Soldiers of the cross.


3. Children, do you love my Jesus?

Children, do you love my Jesus?

Children, do you love my Jesus?

Soldiers of the cross.


4. If you love Him, why not serve Him? 

If you love Him, why not serve Him?

If you love Him, why not serve Him?

Soldiers of the cross.


5. Rise, shine, give God glory,

Rise, shine, give God glory,

Rise, shine, give God glory,

Soldiers of the cross.






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HYMN 2:.. "Amazing Grace" (Insert)


Amazing grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost

But now I'm found

Was blind, but now I see


'Twas grace that taught

My heart to fear

And grace my Fears relieved

How precious did

That grace appear

The hour I first believed


Through many dangers

Toils and snares

We have already come

'Twas grace hath brought

Us safe thus far

And grace will lead us home


When we've been there

Ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun

We'll have no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we first begun


Amazing grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost

But now I'm found

Was blind, but now I see