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PLEASE:

      1. Do not announce yourself after

          11 am.

      2. Mute your phone *6 during

          Sermon.

SPECIAL PRAYERS for...

The Laryea Family

The Misodi Family

The Laryea-Walker Family

The Atakora Family

The McKayle Family

The Cockcroft Family

The Tingle Family

The Ford Family

The Ashiagbor Family

The Graham-Mitchell Family

The Nyamah Family

The Boapeah Family

Continued Prayers for...

     Henry in Siam

     Robert Rivera

     James Campbell

     Freeda Peart

     Gwendolyn Sanders

     Henry Vasquez

     Patience Owuo

     Cecilia Annoch

     Etta Graham &

     her Sisters-Charlotte &

     Sadie, Norma     

     McKayle & her

     Grandson; Christian,

     Kwabena Danso

     Comfort Addo & Family

     Daniela Forrest

     Renea Bush

     Linda Simms-Chin

     Sandra Boapeah

     The Tingle Family                   Especially Maurice

     Rev. Robert Foltz- 

     Morrison

     President Biden

     Vice-Pres. Harris

     Our Nation & Our World

Blessings for...

Dorothy Edwards' 

                   granddaughters

     Addie Asante's

                    grandchildren

 CONGRATULATIONS !!

                       Kayla Asante

                           winner 

                          of B.P.C.'s 

                        Scholarship

Congratulations to Kellen

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Hymn 1: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore                        Thee"  #464                              

1 Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
    God of glory, Lord of love;
    Hearts unfold like flow'rs                    before You, Op'ning to the sun          above. Melt the clouds of sin              and sadness; Drive the dark of          doubt away; Giver of immortal          gladness Fill us with the light of      day!

2 All Your works with joy                        surround You Earth and heav'n        reflect Your rays, Stars and                angels sing around You, Center        of unbroken praise; Field and f        forest, vale and  mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain Praising You eternally!

3 Always giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Loving Father, Christ our Brother,
Let Your light upon us shine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.

4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
God's own love is reigning o’er us,
Joining people hand in hand.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life.

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Hymn 2: "Dear Lord and Father of                       Mankind" #345 

 1 Dear Lord and Father of                      mankind, Forgive our foolish            ways; Re-clothe us in our                    rightful mind, In purer lives Thy      service find, In deeper                          reverence, praise.

2 In simple trust like theirs who          heard, Beside the Syrian sea,
    The gracious calling of the Lord,
    Let us, like them, without a                word, Rise up and follow Thee.

3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee,
    O calm of hills above, Where              Jesus knelt to share with                      Thee The silence of                                eternity, Interpreted by love!

4 Drop Thy still dews of quietness,
    Till all our strivings cease; Take      from our souls the strain and            stress, And let our ordered lives      confess The beauty of Thy peace.

5 Breathe through the heats of            our desire Thy coolness and Thy      balm; Let sense be dumb, let              flesh retire; Speak through the        earthquake, wind, and fire, O            still, small voice of calm!

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              ~~ Order of Service ~~ 

Prelude: “#2023 How Majestic Is Your Name
                                                                                   ...Klaus Mueller - Music Director 

                           ....Walter Williams - Drummer

O Lord, our Lord

How majestic is Your name in all the earth
O Lord, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earth

O Lord, we praise Your name
O Lord, we magnify Your name
Prince of peace, mighty God
O Lord, God Almighty

O, Lord, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earth
O, Lord, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earth

O Lord, we praise Your name
O Lord, we magnify Your name
Prince of peace, mighty God
O Lord, God Almighty, Almighty

Pastoral  Prayer:...Elder Etta Graham Mitchell

Call to Worship:   (Psalm 95)

Leader: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!

People: If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.

Leader: Hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and great power to redeem.

People: I wait for the Lord, my soul waits: and in the word of the Lord I hope.

All: Let us worship the Lord!

Hymn # 1:  “All Hail the Power of Jesus ’Name!" #143

Prayer of Confession:..................(In Unison)

You called us to life in the Spirit, yet we seek to satisfy the flesh. We call you gracious, yet we practice greed. We praise you with our lips, O God, yet we do not honor you in our lives. Discontent consumes us as we yearn for still more things. We know that to live by your grace promises inheritance of new life. Redeem our enslavement to corruptible desires, that we may be worthy to be called righteous in Christ. We come into your presence aware that we put our in own abilities. Forgive us, O God. Infuse us with your life-giving spirit. Breathe into us and make us come alive.
(Time for silent confession)

Assurance of Pardon:

Leader: Paul declares that if the Spirit of God dwells in us, the one who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to our mortal bodies through god’s Spirit which dwells in us. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Believe this word of promise and walk in the newness of life.

Passing The Peace:

Leader: "Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand...But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation." Brothers and sisters, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Amen.

"I’ve Got Peace Like a River”……. #3681. I've got PEACE like a river(3Xs) in my soul - repeat-
2. I've got JOY like a fountain(3Xs) in my soul - repeat
3. I've got LOVE like an ocean(3Xs) in my soul - repeat

Life of the Church:……….…Elder Renea Bush

Quote:....................................Walter Williams

Prayer of Illumination:……………(In Unison)

Our souls wait for the Lord and in God’s Word we hope. We wait for the Divine Word to envelop and guide us. We wait for the creating word to give us life and bring nourishment to our parched souls. Our souls wait for the Lord and in God’s Word we hope. Amen.

Scripture Reading:

Psalm 130…………….…Elder Rosamond Tingle
Ezekiel 37: 1-14………...Adizatu Asante

Hymn #2: “Breathe on me, Breath of God"

Gospel Reading: ...John 11: 1-45

                           ....“From Bone To Life”

                   .......Elder Etta Graham Mitchell

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 (Universal) 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 Prayer:
O God, as Jesus released Lazarus from the hands of death, may our ministry give to others the promise of new life. Accept the gifts that we offer to proclaim your love. Use our talents in ways that will set others free. Use this money that you give us to give hope to the hopeless, wholeness to the broken and fullness to the hungry. We ask for blessings for all who gave and for those who will give another day. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Special Prayers for & The Lord's Prayer:

The Tingle Family, Henry Siame, Henry Vasquez, James Campbell, Freeda Peart, Gwendolyn Sanders, Roberto Rivera, Patience Owuo, Cecilia Annoch, Oriente Lopez, Etta Graham & her Sister Charlotte, Norma McKayle & her Grandson, Christian, Kwabena Danso, Kwame Asamoah, Denise Williams, Comfort Addo & Family, Renea Bush, President Biden, Vice-Pres. Harris, Our Government, Our Nation & Our World..

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!

     Light

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:...

                            ......Elder Etta Graham Mitchell

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       STAY SAFE & HAVE A          BLESSED WEEK

Thank You for the Word

This Communion Sunday !!

Installation of Officers

Rev. Lonnie Bryant

Next  Week's  3/12/2023

Rev. Charles Mayhew

 Session Meeting

Deacons & Elders

 with Moderator,

Rev. L. West

Sat. April 15, 2023

2:00 pm

(Via Conference Call)

Agenda

1. Receive the new Deacon

and Elders ( Installation 3/5/23)

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                ANNOUNCEMENTS                       

            LIFE OF THE CHURCH                     

1. CHURCH CLEAN UP DAY: Church clean-up will be                             on Saturday April 1, 2023 10AM - 3PM

2. UHPC CARE LIST: Elders & Deacons please follow

    up with your Care List and let the session know if

    anyone needs Pastoral Care.

3.GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - April 7, 2023---12PM-3PM                                             Sponsored by Rev. Mayhew

 4..CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: 

     Please review UHPC BY-LAWS / POLICIES

     on table in back of sanctuary,  the UHPC website -
     www.universityheightspresbyterianchurch.org

      or request a copy from the Secretary, Denise

      Williams….(at Church on Wednesdays and

      Thursday..10am - 4pm)

    Please complete the Directory Update & sign that

    you've read the policies (Youth/Child Protection,

    Conflict of Interest, and Sexual Harassment) 

5.  Please sign up to read The SCRIPTURES for the

   Worship Service.  (Sheets on the back table or notify

   the Secretary, Denise Williams)

6.. STEWARDSHIP: Your TITHES and OFFERINGS are

    important for the life of our Church.                   

    PLEASE…..Think about increasing your Pledge at

                        our Congregational Meeting.
   Remember...You can Mail , Place in the mail slot or

                         ZELLE to
                         University Heights Presbyterian Church -                             use 917-364-2833

7. BIBLE STUDY: Prayer with Rev. Lonnie Bryant 

   Wednesdays...11-12 pm..Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331

8. SPECIAL THANKS!!  To Stella and  Kwabena   

                             Odame for the Pulpit flowers !!!!

9  FLOWERS:  The Congregation may have the                                              Poinsettias.

10. Sexual Harassment Webinars dates & times  :

      April 15 - 7pm, May 23 - 3 pm  and June 14 - 10 am

      Call 631-486-4350 or Email charlaine@prcli.org

     (Reference - Bronx Presbyterian Churches

                       & University Height Pres. Church )

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            UNIVERSITY

           HEIGHTS                                 PRESBYTERIAN

           CHURCH

         3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Lighting of the Advent Candle of  Joy/THE ELDERS

          December 15, 2024 

                 11:00 a.m.

     ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~    

PRELUDE:  (Instrumental)

...“Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow!" #2096

Klaus Mueller- Musical Director/Organist

Walter Williams - Drummer

1. There’s a star in the East on Christmas morn; Rise up, shepherd, and follow;

It will lead to the place where the Christ was born; Rise up, shepherd and follow.

[Refrain]

Follow, follow;

Rise up, shepherd, and follow.

Follow the Star of Bethlehem;

Rise up, shepherd, and follow.

2. Leave your sheep, leave your sheep, and leave your lambs;

Rise up, shepherd, and follow;

Leave your ewes and your rams, leave your ewes and rams;

Rise up, shepherd and follow. [Refrain]

3. If you take good heed to the angel’s words;

Rise up, shepherd, and follow;

You’ll forget your flocks, you’ll forget your herds;

Rise up, shepherd and follow.

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING BY THE ELDERS...
Theme: Waiting with expectation:
He who loves us and freed us from our sins is coming back again in glory, with dominion and with power forever... Every eye shall see Him and we shall behold Him face to face in all His glory. He is the Alpha and the Omega... who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen!"

OPENING PRAYER:.....

............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

CALL TO WORSHIP:...Isaiah 12

Leader: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid.

People: For the Lord God is my strength and my might, and my might, and has become my salvation.

Leader: With joy you will give thanks to the Lord and call on God’s name.

People: We will sing you our praises, O God, for you have done glorious things.

ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!

HYMN 1:."Joy To The World"  #040

PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:.(In Unison)

Source of salvation, what shall we do? Our lives are unworthy of the goodness you
offer. We complain of our condition when our wants go unnoticed. Contentment eludes us, since when we have plenty, we still yearn for more. Millions face hunger, while we fret over abundance. Through Christ forgive us yet grant us no peace until we share our bread with the hungry and our homes with those who lack shelter.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON:

Leader: Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin and be alive to all that is good. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Glory to God. Amen.

GLORIA PATRI: 
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 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

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:(In Unison)

God our helper, show us your ways and teach us your paths. By your Holy Spirit, open our minds that we may be led in your truth and taught your will. Then may we praise you by listening to your Word and by obeying it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING:

Isaiah 12: 2-6..................Christiana Dartey

Zephaniah 3: 14-20.......Sandra Boapeah

HYMN 2:.."Sweet Hour of Prayer" (Insert)                                                                              

GOSPEL READING:

...................................."Philippians 4: 4-7"  

SERMON TITLE..“Joy, Our Language of                                                  Praise"

 ............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

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:

With gladness, let us present the offerings of our life and labor to the Lord.

OFFERTORY PRAYER:

Gracious God, whatever is true we owe to your mercy. The honorable and just reflect your goodness. When we are pure, it is because you forgive us. Whatever is lovely is a gift of your grace. All of our excellence is due to your kindness. Receive now what we offer as signs of thanksgiving. We pray for those who gave, and we ask God to bless those who will the next 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.

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

Ena Harrysingh & Family, The 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, 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:."O Come, Let Us Adore                                            Him" (Insert)

1. O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

2. We'll praise His name forever,
We'll praise His name forever,
We'll praise His name forever, Christ the Lord.

3. We'll give Him all the glory,

We'll give Him all the glory,
We'll give Him all the glory, Christ the Lord.

4. For He alone is worthy,
For He alone is worthy,
For He alone is worthy, Christ the Lord.

5. O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:

............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

POSTLUDE:  (Instrumental) 

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            Next SESSION MEETING

                Jan. 26,  2025............12:30 pm

               Moderator: Rev. Lonnie Bryant

             Liaison: Rev. Dr. Glenn Misick

                   ELDERS. and  DEACONS

             PLEASE have your yearly reports.

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                 ANNOUNCEMENTS

                 LIFE OF THE CHURCH

 1.  Special Appreciations to ELDER               Etta Graham-Mitchell  for giving               Us an inspiring Sunday  Worship

       Service. 

2.   Next week's Worship Service on

      12/ 22 /24 will be conducted by......

      Rev. George Abosi.

3.    SPECIAL THANKS !!

       To Odame Family for the beautiful

       pulpit flowers.

4. UHPC CARE LIST: Elders & Deacons

    Please, follow up with your Care List      Give them Holiday Greetings. Let the      session know if anyone  needs                Pastoral  Care.  

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

6. 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. 

7.  PARKING is available on Bronx               Community College Campus on     

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

8.   DECEMBER  Preaching  Schedule  

      . 1st.....Rev. Lonnie Bryant ~ Hope

                             (Communion) 

        8th.....Rev. George Abosi ~ Peace

      . 15th...Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell~Joy 

      . 22nd...Rev. George Abosi~ Love

      . 29th...Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell (Youth)

9. DECEMBER  is Disability                             Employment  Awareness Month

    " Everyone should be able to

       get a job. "

10.  CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ~ Feb.2..

      Please plan to attend. Bring a sandwich

      for yourself and one to share.

      All report MUST be turned in by Sun.,Jan        26 for approval by Session. The

      secretary can type for you if it's to her by        December 17th.    

      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

    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

       The McKayle 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