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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We praise you LORD with all of our hearts. We bow down before You, and praise Your name When we call, You answer us May we sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the Lord is great Though the LORD is exalted, He looks kindly on the lowly Even when we walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve our lives With Your hand, You have saved us. Come now to worship Him! INVOCATION:
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*Hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” # 2 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: LORD, in our pride we have valued pleasing others and ourselves more than pleasing You. We have sought the approval of the things You have created and ignored the approval of their creator. We have conformed to the image of this world and resisted the ways You have been making us like Your Son. Have mercy on us for thinking more of this world and less of Your kingdom. Have mercy on us for wanting to be guided by our sinfulness and not Your Spirit. Forgive us and remember our sin no more. AMEN *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Isaiah 43: 1- 7 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Galatians 1: 10 - 24 *Hymn “How Great Thou Art” # 625 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” # 418 Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Christine Welling, Barb O’Hara
Anniversaries: Clayton & Leslie LaPosta Sympathy: To the Hawfield family from Waynesburg. Former Chief of Police there Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Dartball; Tuesday Jan, 14 at Holy Trinity, 605 N. Hewett Ave, Washington. Practice is at 7 pm. Game starts 7:30. Missionary meeting at 9:30 Tuesday the 14th weather permitting. WOW meetings will start again February 12th at 9:30 am In the Social Hall of Church. Please come if interested in joining us this new year. 250th blanket drive is still going on till end of month. Debbie Durila is having eye surgery on the 15th and 21st of January. Prayers are needed and welcomed. I would like to have unspoken prayers for anyone in need of them. Let's pray for the families in California that are battling the wild fires.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Jean Kuhn, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn Seth Cummings, Dave Cummings, Debbie Durila
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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise. Like your name, O God, Your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. This is our God forever and ever. He will be our guide even to the end. Worthy is the LORD! Come now and give him praise! INVOCATION
*Hymn “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” # 729
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, we confess today that our hearts have not been given fully to You. There have been times when the Gospel has thrilled us, when Jesus seemed so precious to us and other times when everything else seemed more important than the Savior. Forgive us for giving our attention to anything above Your Son. Forgive us for treasuring any worldly message above the message of the Gospel. See us not as we are but as Your Son is and give us hearts that treasure what You have done through Your Son above anything else in this world. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Jeremiah 31: 7-14 Chris Cipoletti Sermon text: Galatians 1: 1-9 *Hymn “Take My Life” # 697 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “Let us Break Bread Together” #525 Communion “Alleluia” (1 verse/ see insert) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy we Sing” (See Insert) Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha ** Please Stand if Possible
Birthdays: No Birthdays this week
Anniversaries: None this week Sympathies: None Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Dartball is Tuesday at St. James Church,119 W. Chestnut St., Washington, Pa. Practice starts at 7pm and game starts at 7:30. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. I believe we start our WOW meetings again Wednesday the 8th at 9:30 am in the social hall. Hope everyone had a happy and safe new year! Let's pray for the families of the New Orleans tragedy.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Jean Kuhn, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Seth Cummings
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise God in the heights! Praise God, all the angels! Praise God, all the heavenly host! Praise God, sun and moon; Praise God, all you shining stars! Praise God, you highest heavens, And you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD! INVOCATION:
*Hymn “The First Nowell” # 147
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious God, we confess that our fears and doubts can override our hope and faith. When we lose sight of Your love, have mercy upon us, and grant us Your forgiveness through Christ our Lord, who intercedes for us even today. Restore us and renew in us the joy of Your salvation, even as You establish our feet in the path of faith. These things we pray in the name of Jesus, our Risen Savior, who promises fullness of life here and resurrection for the life to come. Amen. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 149 Lois Miller Sermon text: Luke 2: 41-52 *Hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King” # 2 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “We Gather Together” # 336 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Garnet Welling
Anniversaries: John & Donna West Sympathies: None Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. January 5th is Communion. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. We will be taking down the Christmas greens Saturday the 4th of January at 9 am. All are welcome to come and help put them away.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Raylin, and Madax, Cathy Moore, Seth Cummings,
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Cipoletti Family CALL TO WORSHIP: We come to prepare the way; The way for Christ The hope of Christ, the peace of Christ To enter our world, to enter our hearts. We cry out together in the wilderness. The kingdom of heaven has come near: We come to be part of the light The light that shines in the darkness. INVOCATION
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (all verses) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, we praise You for sending light into the world. We confess that we live as though the light never defeated darkness. We confess that we ignore the Savior You sent to be among us and to live in us. We’ve kept the birth of Your Son confined to the Christmas season and do not yearn for His coming each moment in our waiting hearts. Forgive us for not opening our eyes to Jesus. Prepare us for His return. Help us rejoice in the light so that Your grace can illuminate the darkened places of our hearts. Amen Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 1: 39-55 Don Herschell Sermon text: 1 Kings 22: 1-28 *Hymn “Joy To the World” # 134 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Go Tell it on the Mountain” # 136 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: December 25 Cris Miller
Anniversaries: Blake & Georgia Neil Sympathies: None Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. We are having a choir Christmas Eve. Still time to join in!! The songs are very familiar and are Christmas songs.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila, Raylin, and Madax, Cathy Moore
Third Sunday of Advent
Prelude: Ron Dobscha ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Garnet & Christine Welling CALL TO WORSHIP: Arise, shine, for your light has come! The glory of the Lord rises upon you. Our hearts swell with joy! We come to Worship Christ, our King! INVOCATION
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (1st, 2, and 3rd verses) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Precious Lord, We frequently live our lives with such mindsets. We confess that we walk in dark places, trapped deep in our interior worlds of fear and failings. Meanwhile, we miss the coming King, poised to bring hope to the earth. Forgive us for being stuck in our comfortable and dormant routines. Bring us into a life full of Your presence. Illuminate our vision, so that we can once again behold our greatest love. We wait in eager anticipation for Jesus, the assurance of our salvation. Glory to God in the highest! Amen Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 3:7-18 Sermon text: Joshua 5 Receiving new member Debbie Rankin *Hymn “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” #804 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Joy to the World” # 134 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Susie Durila Cummings, Cyril Walther, Bryan Bell, John O’Hara
Anniversaries: Mike & Debbie Durila Sympathies: None Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 17th. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Game is at home with Avery Methodist. Don’t forget today is last day to order your Christmas Poinsettias. Any questions, see Cheryl Bell. Join us Saturday 21st at noon for a Christmas party to celebrate Jesus’ birth. We will have lunch, a craft, children’s games, the Christmas story, and birthday cake! Children are welcome to bring a $5.00 grab bag gift that any child would like. Christmas caroling after the party. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church so we know how many people to plan for lunch. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. We have 2 very important prayers for children today. Prayers for a 9-year-old girl named Raylin who has cervical cancer. Also, prayers for Jeremy’s son, a 1-year-old named Madax. He had tubes put in his ears Thursday. Betty Fisher is requesting prayers for these youngsters.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila, Raylin, and Madax
Second Sunday of Advent
Prelude: Ron Dobscha ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Mary E. & Debbie R. CALL TO WORSHIP: The Lord’s might shakes the earth. All of creation trembles at the power of our God. Great and awesome is the Lord in all the earth! We prostrate ourselves before the Lord, bow down in humbleness before Him, and come to worship Him. Worthy is the Lord to be praised. Praise Him for his might in all the earth and praise Him for His great love for us. INVOCATION
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (1st & 2nd verse) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, we are guilty of thinking too lowly of You. We do not take Your commands seriously, we do not place You as the head of our lives, we do not give You the love or honor Your name deserves. Forgive us for not taking Your Kingship more seriously. Forgive us for trying to be the masters of our own universe when there is only one. Have mercy on us, Almighty God. Keep us as Your own and in Your mercy, cleanse us of our sin. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 3: 1-6 Sermon text: Exodus 19: 3-25 *Hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King ” # 2 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! # 839 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Marti Leppert, Janet Schively, Bonnie Reese, Dan Hathaway
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: None Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Don’t forget the Congregational meeting is being held after the service. Brochure will be handed out before the service. Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 10. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Game is at our sister church in Taylorstown. Session meets Monday the 9th at 7p.m. Missionary Christmas party Tuesday the 10th at eat-n-park at 11:30. Join us Saturday 21st at noon for a Christmas party to Celebrate Jesus’ birth. We will have lunch, a craft, children’s games, the Christmas story, and birthday cake! Children are welcome to bring a $5.00 grab bag gift that any child would like. Christmas caroling after the party. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church so we know how many people to plan for lunch. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community. Each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila
First Sunday of Advent
Prelude: Ron Dobscha ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Linda Miller Family CALL TO WORSHIP: The days are coming; the days of salvation is nearing. Teach us Your paths as we wait on Your coming promise. The heavens are speaking. Your kingdom is arriving. Strengthen our hearts as we wait on Your coming promise. The world is turning; new life is appearing. Keep us alert as we wait on Your coming promise. We worship You with waiting hearts this day. Fill us with hope in this season. AMEN INVOCATION:
*Hymn “o Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (1st verse) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty God, in Jesus Christ You came among us as light shining in the darkness. We confess we have not welcomed Your light or trusted Your good news to be good. We have closed our eyes to Your presence. We expected little and hoped for even less. Forgive our doubt and renew our faith, so we may receive the fullness of Your grace, live in the truth of Jesus Christ our Lord and experience the power of the Holy Spirit. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon text: Judges 13: 1-7, 15-18, 21-23 *Hymn “”Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” # 82 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “Let us Break Bread Together” #525 Communion “Alleluia” (1 verse) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy We Sing” *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Marilyn Hickman, Clayton LaPosta
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: Family of Janet Brach Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Congregational meeting is being held December 8th after the service. Brochure will be handed out before the service. Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 3rd. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Game is at home. There is an 250th anniversary meeting on Wednesday the 4th at 7 p.m. There is no updates on anyone this week. Everyone is home and doing well.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila Prelude: Ron Dobscha
Call to Worship: Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make His deeds known to all the people! For He is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! Sing His praises; tell of His wonderful works, and glory in His holy name! Let those who seek the Lord rejoice! For He is the Lord; our God, faithful to a thousand generations! Search for God, and for His strength. Never stop looking for Him. For He is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! INVOCATION: *Hymn: “ We Gather Together” # 336 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION: O God, so often we take You for granted. We take for granted that You will answer our prayers, that You will heal us and make us whole. We take for granted that You love us. Forgive us for not appreciating your grace and presence in our lives. Help us to be more thankful. Give us faith to see You in everything and everyone around us, so that we may be truly grateful. In Christ’s name we pray. AMEN *Time of Silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Scripture reading: Psalm: 107 1-9 Sermon reading: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 Apostles Creed Special offering for Toys for Tots Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication *Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth” # 14 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Come now, today and worship the LORD. Worship Him with all of your Heart, all of your might, with all of your soul, worship Him. For His name alone is exalted. His splendor, His beauty is above the earth and the heavens. The LORD has raised up for His people, a mighty and victorious horn, Jesus the Savior. The people of God are close to His heart, He has kept His promises to us in Jesus. So once more and forever more, praise Him. INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Lord, I want to Be a Christian” #729
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, like the people of Judah who read and reread Your law yet continuously turned away from it, so we have been. You have written Your laws upon our hearts and yet we harden our hearts to those things and suppress them for the ways of sin. We have been rebels and disobedient children. We commit ourselves to following You and are quick to turn from that commitment. But even today, as we come before You covered in sin, help us to see the One who never sins. Turn our sin weary hearts back to Jesus today and in His love for us, wash us clean. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: John 10: 11- 18 Sermon text: Nehemiah 13 *Hymn “Take My Life” # 697 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” # 69 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Chris Cipoletti
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: Family of June Harris McGill Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Congregational meeting is being held December 8th after the service. Brochure will be handed out before the service. Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday November 26th, at Bethlehem Lutheran located at 21 Church Rd. Scenery Hill, PA. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. “Hanging of the Greens” is scheduled for Friday Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. Everyone can come out and help set up displays and trim the tree for the Christmas season. There is a lot to help with!!! WELCOME Mary Esselstyn to the family of North Buffalo Church. Glad to have your enthusiasm!!! Jean Kuhn is back in Hospital with double pneumonia. Prayers needed for her. Barb O’Hara is doing much better from pneumonia, keep up the prayers. Ina Henderson came home on Friday November 15, 2024, And doing well. Janet Brach is in Donnell House. Prayers are greatly needed.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Norma & Henry W.(cousin’s of Debbie D.) Debbie Durila
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the LORD! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise Him! The LORD heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name. Sing to the Lord with grateful praise. The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Come now, let us worship the LORD! INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” # 630
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty God, You have raised Your Son Jesus from death to life, and crowned Him Lord of all. We confess that we have failed to bow before Him or acknowledge His rule in our lives. Instead, we have followed the ways of the world and failed to give Him the glory He deserves. Hear our confession, forgive us, and cleanse our hearts to worship You. Establish us as Your faithful people, who move and act in obedience and love, and in imitation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 Sermon text: Nehemiah 6 Receiving new member Mary Esselstyn *Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” # 834 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” # 839 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Ruby Hathaway, Bill Reese Jr., Merranda Miller Young, Kaitlin Reese, Debbie Durila
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: None Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Congregational meeting is being held December 8th after the service. Brochure will be handed out before the service. Our next Dart ball game is home on Tuesday November 19. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. “Operation Christmas Child” There are empty shoeboxes and brochures with labels in the back of the church. Please fill a shoebox (or two) and return it to the church by Sunday, November 24th. If you have questions, you can speak to Christine Welling. “Hanging of the Greens” is scheduled for Friday Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. Everyone can come out and help set up displays and trim the tree for the Christmas season. There is a lot to help with!!! Barb O’Hara is recuperating from pneumonia, needs prayers. Jean Kuhn is doing very well at home. Keep up the prayers. Ina Henderson came home on Friday November 15, 2024, and doing well. Janet Brach is in Donnell House. Prayers are greatly needed.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Norma & Henry W.(cousin’s of Debbie D.) |
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