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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

            Donations......ZELLE..to UHPC at  917-364-2833.        

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


 Bronx Presbyterian Churches


~Monthly~

~  Meeting ~

Sept.7th, 2025

6:30 pm

HOST: 

             1st Williamsbridge

               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


Women Supporting Other Women

Sept 6th, 2025.    3 - 6 pm. $30

First P.C. of  Willaimsbridge 

730 E. 225th St.    Bx, NY 10466




Notice:

1. The Congregational of

                 UHPC

     Voted to Re-Open for

      In-person Service & 

          On Conf. Call

     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       

     Leticia Ocansey

     Robert Camilo

     Rontgen Camilo


   

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Special Thanksgiving  for Hope Christian Center

 Books can be purchased on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles.........or at

Our Book Signings

          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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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

              

         Sunday Worship Service

         6th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)

                   July 20, 2025

               11:00 a.m.


               


        

     ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~    


PRELUDE:  (Instrumental)

Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist

Walter Williams - Drummer


.."What a friend we have in Jesus" #409     

1. What a friend we have in Jesus,

all our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit,

O what needless pain we bear,

all because we do not carry

everything to God in prayer!


2. Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged;

take it to the Lord in prayer!

Can we find a friend so faithful

who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness;

take it to the Lord in prayer!


3. Are we weak and heavy laden,

cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge--

take it to the Lord in prayer!

Do your friends despise, forsake you?

Take it to the Lord in prayer!

In his arms he'll take and shield you;

you will find a solace there.


OPENING PRAYER:.....

.......................Rev. George Abosi 


CALL TO WORSHIP:..........

Leader: I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I
have no good apart from you.”


People: The Lord is my chosen portion and
my cup; you hold my lot.


Leader: I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.


People: I keep the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be
moved.


ALL: We here at UHPC have come to

worship God!


HYMN 1:..."Praise, my soul, the King of                                    heaven." (Insert)


PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)

Dear God of freedom, set at liberty we who
are captive, and grant us absolution as we
confess our sin. Prisoners of self-interest, we disregard neighbors. We bolster our own egos at others’ expense. When slander is rampant, we seldom stop it. When rumors are rife, we seek not the source. Help us to check our destructive ways, lest we consume one another, and cause us to use our freedom in more loving ways. Forgive us when we just want to withdraw, but not deposit. O God in your mercy please accept this prayer of confession in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.


ASSURANCE OF PARDON:..

Leader: The words of Scripture remind us that “baptism now saves you, not as a
removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” Being baptized into Christ, we may approach God with assurance that Christ intercedes on our behalf, and we may hear once again that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven!


GLORIA PATRI: ..........................(Unison)

Glory be to 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. 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”   

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:.........Renea Bush

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


SONG OF ILLUMINATION:.. 

        "Open Our  Eyes "  # 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)

Let Your Gospel. O Lord, come unto us not in
word only but in power, and in much
assurance, and in the Holy Spirit, that we may be guided into all truth, and strengthened unto all obedience and enduring Your will with joyfulness; that, abounding in the work of the faith, and the labor of love, and the patience of hope, we may finally be made partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; through Jesus the Christ our Lord. Amen.


SCRIPTURE READING:..

Genesis 18: 1-10a ............Kwaku Boateng
Luke 10: 38-42..................Kwame Asamoath 

                             

HYMN 2: .... "How sweet the name of Jesus                                  sounds"   (Insert)

                                                      

GOSPEL READING:“John 8: 1-11 & 31-36”

SERMON TITLE:..“If The Son Shall                                       Set You Free"     

.........................Rev. George Abosi


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: / WORD OF STEWARDSHIP: 

Please bring your tithes and offerings to the front. (Walk down the center aisle and return on the side aisles - PLEASE....Place Pledge Card in plate. 

...........“Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! ” #2026

   

OFFERTORY INVITATION:

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

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. Amen.


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

Esther McKay, Etta Graham Mitchell & Family, 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, Bernice Dornick, Patience Owuo,  Avril Beazer & Family,  Norma McKayle & Family, Ivorine Grant,  Kwame Asamoah,  Henry Johnson & Family,  Jonette Bush, Denise Williams, Stephen Williams II and III, Damon Brown, Lois Howlett and Family, The Thomas Family,  The Todd Family, The Sorrell Family,  Scholastica N. Ndah, Comfort Addo & Family,  Rev. George Abosi,  Rev. Lonnie Bryant, Our World, Our Nation, Our Government,  Our City & Our Church.


CLOSING HYMN:.."Trust and Obey" 


1. When we walk with the Lord

in the light of his word,

what a glory he sheds on our way!

While we do his good will,

he abides with us still,

and with all who will trust and obey.


Trust and obey, for there's no other way

to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.


2. Not a burden we bear,

not a sorrow we share,

but our toil he doth richly repay;

not a grief or a loss,

not a frown or a cross,

but is blest if we trust and obey.


Trust and obey, for there's no other way

to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.


3. But we never can prove

the delights of his love

until all on the altar we lay;

for the favor he shows,

for the joy he bestows,

are for them who will trust and obey


Trust and obey, for there's no other way

to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.


4. Then in fellowship sweet

we will sit at his feet,

or we'll walk by his side in the way;

what he says we will do,

where he sends we will go;

never fear, only trust and obey.


Trust and obey, for there's no other way

to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.


CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:

.........................Rev. George Abosi


POSTLUDE (Instrumental) 


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            Next SESSION MEETING

               Sept. 7th,  2025............12:30 pm

               Moderator: Rev. Lonnie Bryant

             Liaison: Rev. Dr. Glenn Misick

                   ELDERS. and  DEACONS

             PLEASE report on your Care List.

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                 ANNOUNCEMENTS

                 LIFE OF THE CHURCH

     

1.   Special Appreciations to  Rev.                     George Abosi for giving us 

     us an inspiring Sunday                                 Worship Service.    

      

2. Next week's  Worship  Service

    on 7 / 27 /25 will be conducted

    by....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell


3.  THANKS to The Odames for the

      Church Flowers.

      

4. UHPC CARE LIST: Elders & Deacons

    Please, follow up with your Care List.        Let the session know if anyone is in            needs of Pastoral  Care. 


5.  PLEASE  sign up to read  The                     SCRIPTURES !  The Sheet is on 

      the rear table.


6. STEWARDSHIP:  Help Your Church !!

   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.

   New PLEDGE CARDS  and $1 / Day 

   "125th Anniversary " envelopes

    are on the rear table.    

   

7.  PARKING is available on Bronx                   Community College Campus on     

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


8.     AUGUST Preaching  Schedule  

        3rd.....Rev. Charles Mayhew (Communion)

        10th...Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

        17th...Rev. George Abosi 

        24th....Elder Kenneth Godfrey  

        31st...Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell   (Youth)                               

9Monthly 1st Sunday  Coffee  Hour

             8/3......9/7......10/5.....


10.  JULY is: JUVENILE ARTHRITIS

                                       &

                         MINORITY HEALTH

                       AWARENESS MONTH



  






 

          2 Types of JA = pJIA & JPsA+

  1- Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

  2- Juvenile psoriatic arthritis



     





     



 

                    

   












          

 











    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

~TITHES & OFFERINGS~

Mail to Church......

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

Zelle to..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..





        

        It's Never to Early or               or Late to GIVE !!!


    



DAYCARE is 

CLOSED

Praise Dancer

         U.H.P.C.

      Services.

            ~ CHURCH
           CALENDAR ~



ELDERS - 1st Sunday/BI-month

     Sept 7th, 2025...12:30


  DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month

       


  MEN'S MINISTRY



  WOMEN'S MINISTRY -  

       4th Sunday.....12:30


 TRABAJAMOS DAYCARE

     


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 2-6 pm. 

               8/30, 12/13



Mandatory New York State

Sexual Harassment

Prevention Training

Webinars.....
          (charlaine@prcli.org)



     Our Prayers are with 

     The Vasquez Family

         Celebrating

      Youth Sundays

          " MOTHER's  DAY. " 

                  Featuring....

              Brenda Ashiagbor

            & the UHPC Women

Award to UHPC

from  Historical Site - "  Aqueduct Walk. " 

also for :

Renea Bush

       and

Henry Johnson


A  Special Holiday

   Thank You !!!

                    JULY  is 

           JUVENILE  ARTHRITIS

                          &

           MINORITY  HEALTH                          AWARENESS MONTH

             


BAPTISM: 

       Aaron Tsibu

       Ayden Kofi Tsibu

       Ariel. Kofi Tsibu

NEW. MEMBERS: 

        Kwame Asamoath

        Helen Ocansey

        Rebecca Ocansey

   U. H. P. C.


We CARE !!!!

"125th ANNIVERSARY"

 Dollar -A- Day 

Building Fund DONATION

Starts  April 1st - Aug 5

Special Prayers for :

      The McKay Family

       The Odame Family

       The Vasquez Family

       The Annoh Family

       The Peart Family

       The Harrysingh Family

       The Tingle Family

       The McKayle Family

       The Beazer Family

       The Laryea Family

       The Simms Family


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          Henry Siame

          Bernice Dornick

          Robert Rivera

          Ivorine Grant

          James Campbell

          Gwendolyn Sanders

           Hyacinth Blake

           Comfort Addo & Family

           Rev. C. Mayhew

           Rev. L. Bryant

           Rev. G. Abosi

           Elder Etta Graham-

           Mitchell  & Family

           Elder K. Godfrey

           The Featherbed Lane

            Pres. Church Family

            Kwame Asamoath

            Henry Johnson & Family

            Denise Williams

            Stephen G. Williams II

            Stephen G.Williams III

            Jonette Bush

            Damon Brown

            The Dunston Family

            The Todd Family   

            The World

            The U.S.A. Government

             New York City

             U.H.P.C.



  ~ CONGRATULATION  ~

 to Our B.P.C. Scholarship

Winners - Kayla, Brenda, 

        & Chelsea

 ~ CONGRATULATIONS ~           to Kellen Craffety

      on his HS Graduation !!!

CONGRATULATIONS & Welcome Back             to  Susana. Montas 

   " GREAT JOB "

              to

Rebecca & Kellen

The Tingles are PROUD

of their Daughter,Shanice's

New Book

Palm Sunday ~ 2025

UHPC's. Library

      By UHPC


By:

Shanice  Watson     "Glow of Blueprints "

By:

Pastor. Brenda         Berry.......

"Wisdom 1 & 2"

By:

Susana  Montas     "Between Science and Faith"

CONGRATULATIONS

to KAYLA on her 

College Graduation

MEMBERSHIP

BAPTISM

        2 Types of JA = pJIA & JPsA+

1- Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

2- Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

The Diseases are :  

       1- Type 2 Diabetes

       2- Cardiovascular Disease

       3- Lung & Liver Cancer

       4- HIV/AIDS

   The Diseases are :

1- Type 2 Diabetes

2- Cardiovascular Disease

3- Lung and Liver Cancer

4- HIV/AIDS



    HYMN 1:... "Praise, my soul, the                                    King of heaven."


1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;

     to his feet your tribute bring.

    Ransomed, healed, restored,                      forgiven,  evermore his praises                  sing. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the            verlasting King!


2. Praise him for his grace and favor

     to his people in distress.

    Praise him, still the same as ever,

    slow to chide, and swift to bless.

    Alleluia, alleluia!

    Glorious in his faithfulness!


 3. Fatherlike he tends and spares us;

      well our feeble frame he knows.

      In his hand he gently bears us,

      rescues us from all our foes.

      Alleluia, alleluia!

      Widely yet his mercy flows!


4. Angels, help us to adore him;

     you behold him face to face.

     Sun and moon, bow down before             him, dwellers all in time and spa

     Alleluia, alleluia!

     Praise with us the God of grace!


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   HYMN 2:.."How sweet the name of                                 Jesus sounds" 


   1. How sweet the name of Jesus                   sounds

       in a believer's ear!
       It soothes our sorrows,

       heals our wounds,
       and drives away all fear.


   2. It makes the wounded spirit whole
       and calms the heart's unrest;
       'tis manna to the hungry soul
       and to the weary, rest


  3. Dear name! The rock on which I               build,
      my shield and hiding place;
      my never-failing treasury,
      filled with boundless stores of                    grace.


 4. By thee my prayers acceptance                gain
     although with sin defiled.
     The devil charges me in vain,
     and I am owned a child.


5. O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
    my prophet, priest, and king,
    my Lord, my life, my way, my end,
    accept the praise I bring.


6. How weak the effort of my heart,
    how cold my warmest thought;
    but when I see thee as thou art,
    I'll praise thee as I ought.


7. Till then I would your love proclaim
     with every fleeting breath;
     and may the music of your name
     refresh my soul in death!