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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 !!
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Monday - Friday...8am - 4 pm
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Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Brown
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917- 962-9720
Bronx Presbyterian Churches
~Monthly~
~In-Person Meeting~
&
Zoom....
December 3rd, 2024
6:30 pm
HOST:
Riverdale
Pres. Church
Bronx, NY
1st Tuesday of the month
(Sept-June)
PLEASE...Bring a Dish !
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Meeting ID: 294 442 8643
Conf. Call- 929-205 6099
294 442 8643
6:30 pm
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Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
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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
Constitution & By-Laws
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
~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
It's Never to Late
to GIVE !!!
Are You Looking for
DAYCARE Services
or
Employment ........????
Praise Dancer
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
Our Prayers are with
The Vasquez Family
Celebrating
Easter / Youth Sundays
Congratulations UHPC
124th Anniversary
Award to UHPC
from Historical Site - " Aqueduct Walk. "
also for :
Renea Bush
and
Henry Johnson
HYMN 1:..."Joy To TheWorld" #040
1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come:
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
2. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns:
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
3. No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
4. He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love
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HYMN 2:."Sweet Hour of Prayer" (Insert)
1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
2. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
3. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!