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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


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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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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 Books 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

U.H.P.C. ~ We Care

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         By-Laws

         & Policies



   

Child / Youth Protection Policy :

     Conflict of Interest Policy :


      Sexual Harassment Policy:

UHPC is Honored by the Parks Dept.

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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

          

          



          



      

     " 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

       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

     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





     Our Prayers are with 

     The Vasquez Family

         Celebrating

 Easter / Youth Sundays

         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:..."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!