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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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Bronx Presbyterian Churches
~Monthly Meeting~
December 13th, 2022
Guest Speaker:
1st Tuesday of the month
(Sept-June)
Zoom-452 328 6540
Conf. Call- 646-876-9923
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6:30 pm
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121st.
Anniversary
Prayer Vigil
APRIL
15,
2021
~ BIBLE STUDY ~
~U.H.P.C. WE CARE~
.. ~~ Order of Service ~~
Prelude: “He Has Made Me Glad #2270” ....Klaus Mueller, Music Director
.....Oriente Lopez. Organist
.....Walter Williams, Drummer
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter His courts with praise
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice for He has made me glad
He has made me glad, He has made me glad
I will rejoice for he has made me glad
He has made me glad, He has made me glad
I will rejoice for he has made me glad
Pastoral Prayer:..........Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Call to Worship:......................Praise the Lord!
Leader: Do you hear the voice of one crying out in the wilderness? Will you heed the prophet's call.?
People: We will prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
All Let us worship God!
Hymn 1: "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates"
#008
Prayer of Confession:................................(In Unison)
God of all creation, your vision of peace is beyond our knowing. We have been hurt and we have seen destruction, so we turn around and hurt others, destroying what you have called good. Forgive us, and fill us with your knowledge, so we may help bring forth your peaceful kingdom. Amen
Assurance of Pardon:
Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone, a new life has begun. . Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen
Passing of the Peace:
Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And peace be with you also.
" I've Got Peace Like A 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
Light the 3rd Advent Candle: Candle of Joy
" Matthew 2: 1-12 "
Announcements:…........….Elder Renea Bush
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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 of Illumination: ..................(In Unison)
Eternal God of all wisdom and power, may You cause Your Light to shine upon our hearts and minds so that we will listen, understand, and apply Your Word to our lives. Help us to bear witness of Your Resurrection to others who are lost. In the name of Christ Jesus our Redeemer we pray, Amen!
Scripture Reading:
Isaiah 11:1-10.............................Sandra Boapeah
Psalm 72:1-7. 18-19…………...Ena Harrysingh
Hymn 2: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” #009
Gospel Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Sermon Title: "Remembering your Baptism"
……….Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Apostles’ Creed ..................................(In Unison)
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 & Offering:....Please bring your Tithes &
Offerings to the front of the church.
( Play Music)
Offertory Prayer:
Holy God, these offerings are only a portion of all that you have given us. We gratefully present these gifts and entrust them to your work in this world. May our gifts share the good news of the gospel to those who are in need. May these gifts help unburden those with the heaviest of loads. God’s blessings to those who gave and those who will give another day. 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, Alaima Gonzalez, Emiliana Lee, Etta Graham & her Sister Charlotte, Norma McKayle & her Grandson, Christian, Kwabena Danso, Sebastian Lopez, Comfort Addo & Family, Renea Bush, Linda Simms-Chin, Rev. Robert Foltz-Morrison, President Biden, Vice-Pres. Harris, Our Government, Our Nation & Our World..
Invitation & Welcome to the Lord’s Table:
Communion Hymn: …….Let Us Break Bread #513
1. Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees;)
Let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees.)
When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)
2. Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees;)
Let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees.)
When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)
3. Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees;)
Let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees.)
When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)
COMMUNION PRAYER:
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts!
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: For it is holy and right to do so.
P: Holy and right it is, and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God! You created Heaven with all its hosts and the earth with all its plenty. You have given us Life and being and preserved us by your providence. But you have shown us the fullness of your love in sending into the world your Son, Jesus Christ, the eternal Word made flesh for us and for our salvation. For the precious gift of this mighty Savior who has reconciled us to you, we praise and bless you, O God. With your whole Church on earth and with all the company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name.
All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
P: Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. In the joy of his resurrection and in expectation of his coming again, we offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices. Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith:
All: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again.
P: Send your Holy Spirit upon us, we pray, that the bread which we break and the cup which we bless may be to us the communion of the body and blood of Christ. Grant that, being joined together in him, we may attain to the unity of the faith and grow up in all things into Christ our Lord. And as this grain has been gathered from many fields into one loaf, and these grapes from many fields into one cup, grant, O Lord, that your whole Church may soon be gathered from the ends of the earth into your kingdom. Even so come Lord Jesus. The Lord Jesus, the same night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying: "Take, eat; this is my body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of me." After the same manner also, he took the cup when they had supper, saying: "This cup is the new testament of my blood; as often as you drink, in remembrance of me."
P: The bread which we break is the communion of the body of Christ. The cup of blessing which we bless is the communion of the blood of Christ, Brothers and Sisters, since the Lord has fed us at his Table, let us praise God's holy name with heartfelt thanksgiving!
P: Bless the Lord O my soul;
C: And all that is within me, bless His Holy name!
UNISON: Alleluia! For the Lord our God - The Almighty has come into His Kingdom! Let us rejoice, let us be glad with all our hearts. Let us give Him the glory for ever and ever. Amen!
Closing Hymn:......Lord, Make Us More Holy #536
1. Lord, make us more holy;
Lord, make us more holy;
Lord, make us more holy,
until we meet again:
holy, holy, holy,
until we meet again.
2. Lord, make us more loving;
Lord, make us more loving;
Lord, make us more loving,
until we meet again:
loving, loving, loving,
until we meet again.
3. Lord, make us more patient;
Lord, make us more patient;
Lord, make us more patient,
until we meet again:
patient, patient, patient,
until we meet again.
4. Lord, make us more faithful;
Lord, make us more faithful;
Lord, make us more faithful,
until we meet again:
faithful, faithful, faithful,
until we meet again.
Closing Prayer & Benediction:
…….Rev. Lonnie Bryant
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STAY SAFE & HAVE A BLESSED WEEK
Thank You for the Word
This Sunday !!
Rev. Charles Mayhew
Next Week's 12/18
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Session Meeting
Deacons & Elders
with Moderator,
Rev. L. West
Sat. Jan. 21, 2023
2:00 pm
(Via Conference Call)
Agenda
1. Congregational Meeting
Sun. Feb. 5th, 2023
Agenda
2.Nominating Report.
New Elder & Deacons
Notice:
1. The Congregational of UHPC
Voted to Re-Open for In-
person Service.
PLEASE....Wear Mask
& Social Distance
2. We NEED Your
Tithes & Pledges to
HELP. U.H.P.C.
3. Welcome our Sexton,
Henry Johnson
4. Welcome our Secretary
Denise Williams. She's at the church on Wednesdays
from 10 am - 4 pm. (dwilliamsuhpc@gmail.com)
Welcome
Nicole Zambo
Stephanie McKenzie
Dannette Davis
Nadine Lawrence
Special Thanksgiving for Hope Christian Center
Pastor Brenda's Book can be purchased on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles
Prayer with Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
University Heights
Presbyterian Church
2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday,December 11, 2022
We are open for in-person
Service and Conference Call.
PLEASE.....Wear your MASK and. Social Distance
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Blessings for the........
Laryea Family
Misodi Family
Laryea-Walker Family
Tingle Family
Special Prayers to......
Henry Siame
Henry Vasquez
James Campbell
Freeda Peart
Gwendolyn Sanders
Patience Owuo
Cecilia Annoch
Comfort Addo & Family
Roberto Rivera
Norma McKayle &
Grandson,Christian
Kwabena Danso
Renea Bush
Sebastian Lopez
The Tingle Family
Daniela Forrest
Etta Graham-Mitchell & her Sister, Charlotte
Linda Simms-Chin
Rev. Robert Foltz-
Morrison
President Biden
Vice. Pres. Harris
Our Government
Our Nation
Our World
Congratulations to...
Dorothy Edwards on her
Grand-daughter
Addie Asante on her
Grand-children
Kayla Asante
on her B.P.C.'s
Scholarship
Winner
Kellen Craffey
on his Gradua-
tion. Headed
for Spellman
High School.
Tithes & Offerings.......
Mail to Church.....
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Zelle........917-405-0797
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U.H.P.C. ~ We Care
Hymn 1: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates....... #008
1. Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates,
Behold, the King of glory waits;
The King of kings is drawing near;
The Savior of the world is here!
2. Fling wide the portals of your heart;
Make it a temple, set apart
From earthly use for heaven's employ,
Adorned with prayer and love
and joy.
3. Redeemer, come! I open wide
My heart to Thee: here, Lord, abide.
Let me Thy inner presence
feel;
Thy grace and love in me reveal.
-----------------------------------------------Hymn 2: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”...... #009
1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears.
[Refrain:]
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
2. O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of
night,
And death's dark shadows put to
flight.
[Refrain]
3. O come, Desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid envy, strife, and discord cease;
Fill the whole world with
heaven's peace.
[Refrain]
