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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 !!
TRABAJAMOS
Community Head Start
Monday - Friday...8am - 4 pm
Directors:
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Brown
www.trabajamoschs.org
917- 962-9720
Bronx Presbyterian Churches
~Monthly~
~ Zoom ~
May 6th, 2025
6:30 pm
HOST:
Beck Memorial
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
Featherbed Lane:
Mothers' Day Brunch
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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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 27, 2025
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller- Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
..“They Know We Are Christians by our Love" #485
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord;
We are one int he Spirit, we are one in the Lord;
And we pray that all unity will one day be restored.
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand;
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand;
And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land.
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
We Will work with each other, we will work side by side;
We will work with each other, we will work side by side;
And we'll guard each man's dignity and save each man's pride.
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
All praise to the Father, from whom all things come;
And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son.
And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one.
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
OPENING PRAYER:.....
........Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
CALL TO WORSHIP:..........
Leader: Praise the Lord! Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
People: We will praise you for your mighty deeds, O God, according to your surpassing
greatness!
Leader: Praise the Lord with the sounds of the trumpet, with tambourine and the dance!
People: We will praise you with strings and pipe and loud clashing cymbals.
Leader: Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:."Rejoice, the Lord is King" (Insert)
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Gracious God, we confess that we, like the disciples, are often filled with fear and doubt. Just as they were locked away, afraid and uncertain, we too find ourselves hiding from the challenges and callings you place before us.
Lord, forgive us for our lack of faith and our reluctance to trust in your promises. We
have heard the Good News of Christ’s resurrection, and yet we struggle to live as
people of the resurrection. We are often more focused on our insecurities and failures than on your power and glory.
Help us, O Lord, to embrace the peace that Jesus offers us. Breathe the Holy Spirit into
our lives, that we might be empowered to go out and share your love with the world.
Open our hearts to believe without seeing, to trust without doubting, and to proclaim
your name with courage.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who was, and is, our risen Lord. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:..
Hear the gracious words of our Lord Jesus Christ unto all that truly repent and turn to
Him: come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Whoever comes to me I will never cast out. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI: .........(Unison)
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:.........Renea Bush
QUOTE:.................................Walter Williams
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:(In Unison)
God, source of all light, by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out upon us the
spirit of wisdom and understanding that, being taught by you in Holy Scripture, our
hearts and minds may be opened to know the things that pertain to life and holiness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Psalm 150........................
Acts 5: 27-32....................
HYMN 2: "Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord! (Insert)
GOSPEL READING:....... "John 20: 19-31"
SERMON TITLE:.“The Holy Spirit
is in us"
.............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 - PLEASE....Place Pledge Card in plate.
“ Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! ” #2026
OFFERTORY INVITATION:
As we have received the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us respond with gratitude and joy. We now have the opportunity to offer our gifts to
God, acknowledging the countless blessings we have received. Let us give generously, not out of obligation, but as a joyful response to God's abundant love and mercy. May our offerings be a reflection of our trust in God's provision and our commitment to furthering God's kingdom on earth.
OFFERTORY PRAYERS:
O Lord our God, send down upon, send down upon us Thy Holy Spirit, we plead with you God, cleanse our hearts, hallow our gifts, and make perfect the offering of
ourselves to You; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Ghost. 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.
Amen.
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, Bernice Dornick, Patience Owuo, Etta Graham-Mitchell & Family, Avril Beazer & Family, Norma McKayle & Family, Ivorine Grant, Kwame Asamoah, Henry Johnson & Family, Jonette Bush, Denise Williams, Damon Brown, The Thomas Family, Comfort Addo & Family, Rev. George Abosi, Rev. Lonnie Bryant, Our World, Our Nation, Our Government, Our City & Our Church.
CLOSING HYMN:."I Surrender All" (Insert)
1 All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
3 All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
........Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
June 1st, 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 Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell for giving us an
inspiring Sunday Worship Service.
2. Next weeks Worship Service on 5/4/25 will be conducted
by....REV. GEORGE ABOSI
3. SPECIAL THANK YOU !!!!!
To the Odame Family for our
beautiful flowers on the pulpit !
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 readings 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. MAY Preaching Schedule
4th........Rev. George Abosi
11th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
18th......Rev. George Abosi
25th......Rev. Lonnie Bryant
9. Monthly 1st Sunday Coffee Hour
3/2....Deacons
4/6....Elders
5/4....Men's Ministry (for Mother's Day)
6/1....Women's Ministry (for Fathers' Day)
10.MAY is: MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH
11. IN LOVING MEMORY:........
We announce with deep sorrow the passing away of Madam Selina Amoama (4/1/2025), mother of Deacon Kwabena Odame, She was 91 years old. Deacon Odame can be reached at: 917-517-4079
Home address: 1730 Harrison Avenue #3i
12. The Women's Ministry will meet after
service today.
13. The Men's Ministry will meet after
service to assign task for 5/4 Coffee
Hour.
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~
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~ CHURCH
CALENDAR ~
ELDERS - 1st Sunday/BI-month
June 1st, 2025...12:30
DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month
April. 20, 2025
MEN'S MINISTRY -
WOMEN'S MINISTRY -
4th Sunday.....12:30
TRABAJAMOS DAYCARE -
Mon. - Fri......8 - 4 pm
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.
3/29, 5/31, 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
HYMN 1:."A Rejoice, the Lord is King" (Insert)
1. Rejoice, the Lord is King:
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
2. Jesus, the Savior, reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When He has purged our stains,
He took his seat above;
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
3. His kingdom cannot fail,
He rules o'er earth and heav'n;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus giv'n:
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
4. Rejoice in glorious hope!
Our Lord and judge shall come
And take His servants up
To their eternal home:
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
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HYMN 2:."Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!"
1. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!
Let all your graces be outpoured
On each believer's mind and heart;
Your fervent love to us impart.
2. Lord, by the brightness of your light,
You in the faith do men unite
Of every land and every tongue;
This to your praise, O Lord, be sung.
3. From every error keep us free;
Let none but Christ our Master be,
That we in living faith abide,
In him with all our might confide.
4. Lord, by your power prepare each heart
And to our weakness strength impart,
That bravely here we may contend,
Through life and death to you ascend. Amen.
A Special Holiday
Thank You !!!
MAY is
MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH
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 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
Jonette Bush
Damon Brown
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