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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
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May 7th, 2024
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Beck Memorial
Pres. Church
Bronx, NY
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(Sept-June)
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BIBLE STUDY
Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Church Service
HOLY COMMUNION
6th Sunday of Easter
May 5th, 2024
11:00 A.M.
.~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
..“We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise" #2031
.....Klaus Mueller-Musical Director/Keyboard
.....Walter Williams - Drummer
We bring the sacrifice of praise Into the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Into the house of the Lord.
And we offer up to You The sacrifices of thanksgiving; And we offer up to You The sacrifices of joy.
PASTORAL PRAYER:.....
.....................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
People: You spread a table before me in the presence of be in want.
Leader: You anoint my head with oil, my cup is running over.
People: Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to worship God!
HYMN 1:.. "Ancient Words" (Insert)
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:....…..(In Unison)
We rejoice on the wonder of your resurrection; O Christ, but then tend to sink back into our ways of thinking, behaving, responding to people's needs; We can dance with the angels and humankind on Easter Sunday but the days following the day of Resurrection cause us to slip back into apathy of despair. Forgive us when we so easily become distracted by our own cares and worries that we ignore the needs of others around us; Change us up O Lord! Set our hearts to dancing! Give us a spirit for rejoicing with willing hearts and hands for helping voices for praising you forever! Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
God is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness'; Our God is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for us; Hear the good news of the Gospel. Jesus' grace is sufficient for us all! In Christ we are forgiven; 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 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
LIFE OF THE CHURCH:...Elder Renea Bush
QUOTE:...............................Walter Williams
SONG OF ILLUMINATION: #2086 Open Our Eyes
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)
God is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness'; Our God is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for us; Hear the good news of the Gospel. Jesus' grace is sufficient for us all! In Christ we are forgiven; Amen
SCRIPTURE READING:
Acts 10: 44-48 ............Rosamond Tingle
Psalm 98: 1-9..............Latrina Keith
HYMN 2: #258 "There Is Power in the Blood" (Insert)
GOSPEL READING:.1st John 5: 1-6
........Gospel of John 15: 9-17
SERMON TITLE:....“Circumcision of the Heart”
.....................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
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)
.................... “ 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
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.
COMMUNION PRAYER:
Friends: This is the joyful feast of the people of God! People will come from east and, west and from north and south and sit at table in the kingdom of God. This is the Lord's Table. Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared. According to Luke, when our Risen Lord was at table with his disciples, he took the bread and blessed and broke it, and gave it to them, and their eyes were opened and they recognized him.
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. Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty. Your ways are just and true. With people of faith, from all times and places, we lift our hearts in joyful praise, for you alone are holy.
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: Holy Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus, who lived with us sharing joy and sorrow. He told your story, healed the sick, and was a friend of sinners. Obeying you, he took up his cross and was murdered by men and women he loved. We praise you that he is not dead but is risen to rule the' world; and that he is still the friend of sinners. We trust him to overcome every power to hurt or divide us, so that, when you bring in your promised Kingdom, we will celebrate victory with him.
Remembering the Lord Jesus, we break bread and share one cup, announcing his death for the sins of the world, and telling of his resurrection to all people and nations.
Great God: give your Holy Spirit in the breaking of bread, so that we may be drawn together, and, joined to Christ the Lord, receive new life, and remain his glad and faithful people until we feast with him in glory.
O God, who called us from death to life: we give ourselves to you; and with the church through all ages, we thank you for your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
P: At this time brothers and sisters, please lift your bread or crackers as I continue: The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread and after giving thanks to God, broke it and said; "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." Ministering in his name, I offer this bread to you.
In the same way, he took the cup after supper, and said: "This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, whenever you drink it, do this, remembering me." Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. Ministering in his name, I offer this cup to you.
P: Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me shall never thirst." Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Cut off from me you can do nothing." The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Let the Church say, Amen.
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 forever and ever. Amen.
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!
SPECIAL PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER:...
Ena Harrysingh & Family, Emmanuel Annoh & Family, Rev. Charles Mayhew, The Laconia P.C. Family, Walter Williams, Rev. Lonnie Bryant & Family, 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, Patience Owuo, Etta Graham-Mitchell & Family, Norma McKayle & Family, Kwabena Danso, Kwame Asamoah, Henry Johnson & Family, Denise Williams, Comfort Addo & Family, President Biden, Vice-Pres. Harris, Our Government, Our World, Our Nation, Our City & Our Church.
CLOSING HYMN:..."Go Ye, Go Ye into the world " #2239
1. Go ye, go ye into the world, and make disciples of all the nations.
Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!
2. Go ye, go ye into the world, and take the gospel to all the people.
Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!
3. Go ye, go ye into the world, and tell the story to all believers.
Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:.
.....................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
POSTLUDE:(Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
May 5th, 2024............12:30 pm
Moderator: Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Liaison: Rev. Dr. Glenn Misick
ELDERS. and DEACONS
NOTE: PLEASE have your reports
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIFE OF THE CHURCH
1.Special Appreciations to Rev. Lonnie Bryant
for conducting a beautiful
Sunday Worship - Communion Service.
2. Next week's Worship Service - 5/12/24 will beconducted by The UHPC Women
3. SPECIAL THANKS!!
To the Odames for the Pulpit Flowers.
4. UHPC CARE LIST: Elders & Deacons
Please, follow up with your Care List and
invitations. Let the session know if anyone
needs Pastoral Care. Also remember we
have Session Meeting Today !!!
5. Please sign up to read The SCRIPTURES
on the rear table.
6. STEWARDSHIP: Your TITHES and
OFFERINGS are important for the life of our
Church. PLEASE.....Think about increasing
your Pledge. We have a major repair - Our
Roof - that MUST be repaired !!
Remember...You can Mail , Place in the
mail slot or. ZELLE to University Heights
Presbyterian Church - use phone # :
917-364-2833
If you didn't get your 124th $1/day Anniversary donation envelopes, they're
on the back table.
7. BIBLE STUDY:
Prayer with Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays..11-12 pm..
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
8. PARKING is available on Bronx Community
College Campus on Sunday Mornings. Please
give Elder Linda your name.
9. B.P.C's Scholarship Luncheon
Sat. May 25th, 2024....12:00 - 3:00 pm at Ft. Schuyler P.C...2950 Dewey Ave. Bronx.
Tickets are $ 75.00 ... You can get
tickets from Elder Renea Bush. Please support our Graduating Seniors. UHPC has had several winners in the past.
10. UHPC LADIES.....Mother's Day Service
Please..sign up to participate !!! Sheet is on the back table.
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:
IN- NITED
. H - ELPFUL
P - RODUCTIVE
C - ARING
For we are U. H. P. C.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Constitution & By-Laws
SPECIAL PRAYERS ~
The Laryea Family
The Misodi Family
The Laryea-Walker Family
The Tingle Family
The Williams Family
The Ocansey Family
The Peart Family
The Vasquez Family
The Annoh Family
The Harrysingh Family
~ CONTINUED PRAYERS ~
Henry in Siam
James Campbell
Gwendolyn Sanders
Patience Death
Roberto Rivera
Comfort Addo & Family
Norma McKayle &
Family
Kwabena Dance
Etta Graham & Family
Robert Foltz-Morrison
&. Wife, Leslie
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Rev. Charles Mayhew
President Biden
Vice Pres. Harris
Our Government
Our Nation
Our Community
Our Church
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Congratulations to ........
Kayla Asante
on her B.P.C.'s
Scholarship.
Kellen Craffey
on his Graduation. He's
headed to Spellman HS
~TITHES & OFFERINGS~
Mail to Church......
Drop in Slot...........
Cell..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..
124th Anniversary
$1-A-Day Gift
for our ROOF !!!
If we start on our Ann.
April 15th - and put a $1
away every day for 124
days...it will be Aug.16.
Then, we'll celebrate
and stay dry !!!
Are You Looking for
DAYCARE Services
or
Employment ........????
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U.H.P.C.
Services.
~ CALENDAR ~
ELDERS - 1st Sunday/month
DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month
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 2-5 pm.
3/16, 5/25, 8/24, 12/14
Our Prayers are with
The Vasquez Family
Celebrating
Easter / Youth Sunday
Congratulations UHPC
124th Anniversary