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We hope that the information on this site will encourage you to join us on Sunday Morning In Person  or  Virtual Worship Service on Conference Call. We start at 10:50 am and the number is :

         Conf. Call #: 425-436-6305

                    P.W.:  3564843 #


               All are WELCOME !!

PLEASE:

      1. Do not announce yourself after

          11 am.

      2. Mute your phone *6 during

          Sermon.

    

          

         

        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


www.bxpreschurches.com


SUPPORT OUR SISTER CHURCHES



   Featherbed Lane: 

    Mothers' Day Brunch

     





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

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 !

       Church

 

     By-Laws

          &                 Policies



   

Child / Youth Protection Policy :

     Conflict of Interest Policy :


      Sexual Harassment Policy:

UHPC is Honored by the Parks Dept.

PLEASE complete UPDATE !!

           

          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

          

          



          



      

     " 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 !!!


    


Are You Looking for 

DAYCARE Services

   or

Employment ........????

Praise Dancer

         U.H.P.C.

      Services.

            ~ 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

          " 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:."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

   U. H. P. C.


We CARE !!!!

"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