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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
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
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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Conflict of Interest Policy :
Sexual Harassment Policy:
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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)
9. Monthly 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
Constitution & By-Laws
~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
Award to UHPC
from Historical Site - " Aqueduct Walk. "
also for :
Renea Bush
and
Henry Johnson
A Special Holiday
Thank You !!!
BAPTISM:
Aaron Tsibu
Ayden Kofi Tsibu
Ariel. Kofi Tsibu
NEW. MEMBERS:
Kwame Asamoath
Helen Ocansey
Rebecca Ocansey
"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
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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
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!