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Wilderness Survival

2/26/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Sarah Angelo. 
                           Gathering Around the Word                                        
 
Prelude                                                           Bob Senay
 
Introit  Choir     Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet    # 458    
      
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP     (Psalm 32)
L.:  Let all God’s people come.
P:  We will lift our voices to the Lord.
L:  God says, “I will teach you the way you should go.”
ALL:  So, we will listen and follow God’s way.
 
INVOCATION                                                   Sarah Angelo
​* HYMN   O Worship the King, All Glorious Above        # 41
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION               (UNISON)
Most merciful God, whose Son Jesus Christ was tempted in every way, yet without sin, we confess before You that we have sinned; we have hungered after that which does not satisfy; we have compromised with evil; we have doubted Your power to protect us.  Forgive our lack of faith; have mercy on our weakness. Restore in us such love and trust that we may walk in your ways and delight in doing Your will.
 
* Time of silent prayer
*Assurance of Pardon
Friends, by the grace of God, you and I have been forgiven of our sins and invited to a renewed life with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ! Amen!
 
*Response – Gloria Patri  (Hymnal page 581)
*Passing the Peace
 
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you.
 
CHILDREN’S CHAT
 
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture reading            Don Herschell 
         Old Testament;  Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7 
         New Testament;  Matthew 4: 1-11
 
                L: The Word of the Lord
               P: Thanks be to God!
 
Sermon      “ WILDERNESS SURVIVAL “
 
*HYMN   O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go         # 833 
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                            Bob Senay
*Doxology (Hymnal page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations                                                
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*HYMN     In the Cross of Christ I Glory             # 213     
*Choir             Give Thanks                       # 647
*Benediction 
 Postlude                                                           Bob Senay

BIRTHDAYS: David Gill, Bryan Welling, Marlene McFeely

ANNIVERSARYS: John & Rosemary Cole

SYMPATHYS:  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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.

Anyone wanting to join our new choir can do so by coming to the church during Sunday School hour. The choir rehearsal starts at 10:45 downstairs.  All those interested are greatly appreciated.

Starting March 5, 2023, we will be starting cover dish dinners after church.  They will continue thru May 7th.  Make your favorite dish to bring!!

If you have any joys and concerns you want in the bulletin, please call, text, or email me.  My email is [email protected]
Please let me know by Wednesday night so I can get them in Sunday’s bulletin.  Thanks, Diana
LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES                                
EACH SUNDAY AT 4 PM
Again this Lenten season you are invited to worship and fellowship with neighbors in a series of Sunday Afternoon Services for Lent.  The 2023 Theme is Turning Points.  
Guest preachers will draw upon the accounts of persons in the Gospel of John – people who experienced significant life-change because of Christ Jesus and the impact that He had upon them.  Come for the worship and fellowship!

Feb 26   Taylorstown Presbyterian Church    4:00 PM
Rev. Dr. Jerome Creach, preaching
Rev. Craig Kephart, liturgist
Those in the Temple marketplace, John 2:2-25

Mar 5       West Alexander Presbyterian Church    4:00 PM
Student Clayton LaPosta, preaching
Ruling Elder Don Herschell, liturgist
Nicodemus, John 3:1-13

Mar 12  North Buffalo U.P. Church        4:00 PM
Ruling Elder Cody Rogers preaching
______________________, liturgist
The Woman at the Well, John 4:5ff

Mar 19   Grove U.P. Church, West Middletown    4:00 PM
Rev. Renny Domske, preaching
Ruling Elder Diana Smith, liturgist
Judas Iscariot, John 13:21-30

Mar 26   U.P. Church of Claysville – 
Worship and Music by ONE VOICE ministry

Apr  2        Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church    4:00 PM
Rev. Terry Lucarelli, preaching. 
Ruling Elder Dale Rush, liturgist
The Disciple Simon Peter, John 21:4-19

All services are at 4 p.m. The offering will be given to the McGuffey Food Pantry.  As the host congregation for March 12, North Buffalo has been asked to provide greeters, an accompanist, ushers to collect the offering and at least two volunteers to count and record the offering in cash and checks, to record the total and to turn over the offering to a designated presbytery volunteer.  At Easter, all of the offerings will be given to the food pantry.

Those interested in serving in one of these roles should contact a member of our worship and music committee.

Each church has also been asked to ensure that the speaker system is in good working order and to provide a fellowship space and light refreshments after the service.  The presbytery will provide bulletins for each afternoon’s service.
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Ed Horne, Helen Provenzano, Jean Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway, Nellie Baker, Janet Rhoades, Ed Caffrey, Billie Wilson, Jeff Durila, Ron Westfall, Taylor Shrontz Kopacko, Heather Waltz Simpson, Betty Fisher, Jean Kuhn
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Ascending the Mountain

2/19/2023

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Our guest speaker today is Rev. Dave Mason. 
Gathering  Around  the  Word
Prelude                                                   Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS                                   
CALL TO WORSHIP   
Leader: God said, “This is my Son, the Beloved.”
People: Let us worship you, O beloved God.
Leader: God said, “Listen!”
People: We want to hear your word anew this day.
Leader: God said, “Do not be afraid.”
People: We lay our worries at your feet.
Leader: And after all this was spoken, God was quiet.
People: Still our souls, quiet our minds, and
              prepare us to be transformed, holy God.
INVOCATION                                           Rev. Mason
HYMN  192 Lord, The Light of Your Love is Shining
CALL TO CONFESSION
Let us bow before our holy and loving God, confessing our sins with honesty and faith.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION               (UNISON)
Holy God, you see into our hearts. You see the true selves we try to hide from others, the sins we fear would destroy our images, the unholy habits that have been with us so long that they no longer prick our consciences. Yet you also see in us Jesus Christ, the Holy One who took on our sin and covers us in his righteousness. Forgive us for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. AMEN
*Time of silent prayer.
Assurance of Pardon
By God’s mercy, we are forgiven; by God's mercy, we are made whole; by God's mercy, we are equipped to serve others. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you.  
*Response – Gloria Patri  (Hymnal 581)
 
CHILDREN’S CHAT
         The Word of God
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture reading          Matthew 17: 1-9
                     L: The Word of the Lord
                     P: Thanks be to God !
Sermon          “ASCENDING THE MOUNTAIN”   
 
                  Responding to the Word
HYMN   193  Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain
*Apostles Creed (look at your insert)
ORDINATION, INSTALLATION SERVICE (insert)
69 Here I Am, Lord
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                               Bob Senay                   
Doxology (Hymnal page  606)
Prayer of dedication                                  
Prayers of the People                       Rev. Mason
The Lord’s Prayer
 
HYMN   724  O Jesus, I Have Promised
Benediction
Postlude                                              Bob Senay

​NOTES ABOUT THE SERVICE
ORDINATION is the act of setting aside a person to do God’s work through the Church. The Presbyterian Church (USA) ordains people to three offices: Deacon, Elder, and the Minister of the Word and Sacrament.

Ordination is the act of the whole Church. The tradition of LAYING ON OF HANDS was practiced in the early church and reference to it may be found in the New Testament (I Tim 4:14). The act of laying on of hands sets the person aside for a special use and evokes God to grant God’s grace and blessing upon the individual’s ministry. Ordination is, therefore, not understood in terms of power from one generation to the next, but rather in terms of service, after the manner of the servant ministry of Jesus Christ.

INSTALLATION is an act whereby an Elder or Trustee is commissioned by the Church for a particular service at a particular time. The term of service is blessed by God and acknowledged by the congregation. This blessing is placed upon those who have responded to the call to service and their ongoing commitment.
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Reconciliation

2/12/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
                           Gathering Around the Word                                         

Prelude                                           Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
                               
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Whoever is in Christ is a new creation. 
P: The old has gone; the new has come!
L:  All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself
     through Christ. 
P: We receive God’s ministry of reconciliation and
     commit to spreading the message.
L:  As God counts not our sins against us, neither do 
     we count others’ sins against them.
All: We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors as God
      Makes his appeal through us.
      
INVOCATION                                            Rev. Mason
* HYMN      “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah     # 65


* PRAYER OF CONFESSION               (UNISON)
 Holy and loving God, anger is often our weak spot. It
 fuels our resentments.  It prevents us from letting go.
 It feeds our self-righteousness.  We cling to anger as
 if it could save us, hoping it will protect us from pain
and loss.  But, it is all folly.  Salvation is in trusting
You to make all things right.  Hope is found in keeping
our eyes on You and on what You have done for us,
rather than on others and how they have let us down.
Forgive our short-sighted and self-inflicted foolishness,
Lord, Restore us in love and grace to trust you in all things.

* Time of silent prayer

*Assurance of Pardon
*Response – Gloria Patri  (Hymnal page 581)
*Passing the Peace

L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 
P: And also, with you. 

CHILDREN’S CHAT
     The Word of God
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture reading          Matthew 5: 21 - 37

          L: The Word of the Lord
               P: Thanks be to God! 

Sermon      “    RECONCILIATION”

             Responding to the Word

*HYMN     “Come With Joy”                                # 515 
*Apostles Creed  (copy next to prayer list)

Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                 Bob Senay
*Doxology (Hymnal page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations                                            
Prayers of the People                     Rev. Mason
The Lord’s Prayer

*HYMN     “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”     # 169
*Benediction
Postlude                                                           Bob Senay

BIRTHDAYS:
February 18 Butch Ward

ANNIVERSARYS
February 13 Frank & Nellie Baker
14 Dana & Billie Wilson

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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. Betty would also like to request any gently used toddler clothes and baby clothes for the needy and homeless. Diapers would also be appreciated.
Thank You in advance for any help.

Please remember, if there is anything you want on the Joys and Concerns page let me know by Wednesday night. You can email me at [email protected].

Monday February 13 is Session Meeting at 7 PM

Today is Souper Bowl Sunday. Any donations may be given as you leave the church by the front doors.

The Young people’s class to join church will begin February 26th during Sunday School. Please feel free to come if you are interested in joining the church as a member.

Anyone wanting to join our new choir can do so by coming to the church during Sunday School hour, which is at 10 o’clock. All interested are greatly appreciated.
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Cheryl Bell, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Jeff Durila, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jean & Ron Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Frank Baker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Ed Horne, Donna West,Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway, Linda Miller, Nellie Baker
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Do You Know the Way to San Jose?

2/5/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Prelude                     Music Director                   Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Call to Worship:                  Psalm 24
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it.
    For God has founded it upon the seas
    and established it upon the waters.
Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?
Who may stand in His holy place?
     The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
     Who dies not worship idols or swear by what is false.
Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient
doors, that the King of glory may come in.
     Who is He, this King of glory?
     The Lord Almighty - -He is the King of glory.
* Hymn    “Shall We Gather At the River”                      #375
 
Prayer of Confession  (unison)
We come to You again, O God, wanting to be near You
but realizing that our sin separates us.  O Great God,
Your word is perfect and You guard those who keep it.
We confess that we have been inattentive to Your word.
We have disregarded it, and failed to partake of the life,
the wisdom, and the joy of its enduring light.
Forgive us, O God, and clear us from every hidden fault.
May we feel blameless and forgiven by You.
 
* Time of silent prayer
 
*Assurance Of Pardon:
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you!
Response – Gloria Patri  (page 581)
Passing the Peace
 
Children’s Chat
Prayer for illumination
Scripture reading:  Romans 8: 28 – 39
                                 John 14: 1 - 6
 
 Sermon:   “Do You Know The Way to San Jose?”
 
*Hymn     “Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me”         # 703                     
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                        
*Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of Dedication
 
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*Hymn   “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”       #353
*Benediction
* Postlude         * Please Stand if Able*

​BIRTHDAYS:  Cheryl Bell, Allana McCoy, Debbie Mary, Karen Hanes

ANNIVERSARIES:  John & Lois Miller; Frank & Nellie Baker

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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.
Betty would also like to request any gently used toddler clothes and baby clothes for the needy and homeless. Diapers would also be appreciated. Thank You in advance for any help.

Please remember, if there is anything you want on the Joys and Concerns page let me know by Wednesday night. You can email me at [email protected].
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Jeff Durila, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jean & Ron Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Frank Baker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Ed Horne, Donna West, Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway, Linda Miller, Nellie Baker
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