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VBS Program & John 10:1-21

6/29/2025

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Continuing Prayer List 
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jim King, Cathy Moore, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Karen Hunter, Doug Ward, Butch & Cindy Ward, Betty Fisher, James O’Hara, Bryan Welling, Mary Ann Durila, Terry Taggart, Dave Cowden, Ron Westfall, Leslie LaPosta
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Joshua 7

6/22/2025

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​Prelude: Ron Dobscha

ANNOUNCEMENTS;
​
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm (108)
Today we gather to exalt the name of God. Who is above the heavens,
His glory is over all the earth.
Vain is the salvation that comes from human things. Our help is
in God alone.
We will sing with all our being and praise our God.
His steadfast love is great above the heavens; His faithfulness
reaches to the clouds.
O come, let us adore Him. The one who delivers and gives salvation to
His people.
​*Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (verse 1) # 475
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: ( A prayer of John Calvin)
Almighty God, since You delay with so much patience the punishments
which we have deserved and daily draw on ourselves, grant that we may
not indulge ourselves but carefully consider how often and in how many
different ways we have provoked Your wrath against us. May we learn
humbly to present ourselves to You for pardon, and with true repentance
come to You for mercy. With all our heart we desire to submit ourselves
to You, whether You allow for our suffering, or according to Your infinite
goodness, forgive us. Let our condition be ever blessed, not by
flattering ourselves in our apathy, but by finding You to be our kind and
bountiful Father, reconciled us in Your only begotten Son. Amen
*Time of silent prayer

*Assurance of Pardon
*Response – Gloria Patri # 581
*Passing of the peace
Children’s Chat
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture reading: Ephesians 1: 3-10 Suzie McCoy
Sermon text: Joshua 7
*Hymn “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” ( verses 1 & 4) # 829
*Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns)
Presentation of our titles and offering
Offertory
Doxology
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and celebrations
Prayers of the people
The Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn: “Guide Me, O “Thou Great Jehovah” (verses 1&2) # 65
BENEDICTION
Postlude : Ron Dobscha

​Birthdays Ronnie Frogner, Lois Miller
Anniversary June none
Sympathy 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 maybe in need currently.

​We have hearing impaired devises in the hospitality
room available to those who need help hearing.
Please see Cheryl Bell or ask someone for assistance.

VBS starts tomorrow June 23 rd . Hopefully, you have
picked up the reservation form. They are still next to the
sign up table. It should be a very enjoyable time this
week.

Don Herschell, Diana Donaldson, and Rev. Clayton
LaPosta visited Jean Kuhn, and Donna & John
West this past week for communion. Everyone is in
good health and enjoyed the visit. We visited Ina
Henderson also.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos,
Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman,
Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber,
Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith,
Fred Wilkinson, Donna West,
Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano,
Jim King, Cathy Moore,
Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko,
Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika,
Karen Hunter, Doug Ward,
Butch & Cindy Ward, Ron Westfall
Betty Fisher, James O’Hara,
Bryan Welling, Mary Ann Durila,
Terry Taggart, Dave Cowden
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Joshua 5

6/15/2025

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Prelude:    Ron Dobscha 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS; 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:  Psalm (116) 
 
All:  We love You LORD, You heard our voices. You heard our cries for mercy. We love You LORD. 
The LORD is gracious and righteous; He is full of compassion. 
        Our souls may rest, the LORD has been good to us. 
The LORD has delivered us from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from stumbling. 
   We call on the name of the LORD, Praise the LORD. 
 
*Hymn  “Faith of Our Fathers”   (see insert)  ( verse 1) ​
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: ( A prayer by Clement of Rome) 
You who are faithful throughout all generations, righteous in Your judgements, marvelous in strength and excellence, You who are good, and faithful toward those who trust in You.  You who show pity and compassion.  Forgive us our sins, our unrighteousness, our transgressions, and our shortcomings.  Do not hold us to account for every sin but cleanse us with the cleansing of Your truth.  Guide our steps to walk in holiness, righteousness, and singleness of heart.  Help us to do those things that are good and pleasing in Your sight.  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 16: 12-15    Mary Esselstyn 
 Sermon text: Joshua 5 
 
*Hymn  “Great is Thy Faithfulness”       # 39   (verses 1 & 3)  
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles and offering 
          Offertory  
          Doxology    
        *Prayer of dedication 
 
         Concerns and celebrations 
         Prayers of the people  
The Lord’s Prayer 
 
  *Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”      # 835  (verses 1 & 2) 
 
BENEDICTION 
 Postlude :   Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays      Karen Hunter , Amy Molinaro 
 
Remember our food collection and Jesus said,  
“You give them something to eat” 
Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within  
the community that maybe in need currently. 
 
We have hearing impaired devises in the hospitality 
room available to those who need help hearing.  
Please see Cheryl Bell or ask someone for assistance. 
 
Please if you haven’t picked up information on VBS, you can find it on the table next to the sign in list. There is a list of possible food needed and reservation form to fill out.  Also, a newsletter about VBS. 
 
Please let Diana know if you have any joys or concerns you want in the bulletin. ​
Continuing Prayer List 
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jim King , Cathy Moore, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Karen Hunter, Doug Ward, Butch & Cindy Ward, Ron Westfall, Betty Fisher, James O’Hara, Bryan Welling, Mary Ann Durila, Terry Taggart ​
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Genesis 11: 1-9

6/8/2025

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ANNOUNCEMENTS; 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm143) 
 LORD, in Your faithfulness and righteousness come to our relief. 
   Do not bring us into judgement. Remember Your righteousness 
   and not our unrighteousness. 
When our spirit grows faint and our hearts are dismayed 
Help us to meditate on Your works and consider what Your hands     have done. 
Show us the way we should go. 
   We trust our lives to You. 
Teach us to do Your will. 
All: May Your good Spirit lead us on level ground. ​
*Hymn  “”Love Divine, All Love Excelling (verses 1&2) # 366 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Loving God, we confess that we have stifled Your Spirit within us. You have sent us the Spirit of love, but we have preferred to hate those who oppose us. You have sent us the Spirit of joy, but we have taken Your gifts for granted and been ungrateful. You have sent us the Spirit of peace, but we have allowed our selfishness to cause division and disharmony. You have sent us the Spirit of patience, but we have been worried and anxious when we have not seen immediate results from our efforts, or evidence of Your love. You have sent us the Spirit of kindness, but we have been indifferent to other people’s needs. You have sent us the Spirit of goodness, but through thoughtlessness, as well as our deliberate wrongdoing, we have sinned. You have sent us the Spirit of faithfulness, but we have been fickle in our resolve, unreliable disciples of Jesus. You have sent us the Spirit of gentleness, but we have been insensitive to the feelings of others. You have sent us the Spirit of self-control, but we have lived recklessly, without disciplining ourselves.  Forgive us, merciful God. Teach us how much we need the power of Your Spirit in our lives; and breathe new life into us; for Your glory and the sake of the Gospel’s proclamation. 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 14: 8-17, 25-27 
 Sermon text: Genesis 11: 1-9 
 
*Hymn  “Spirit of The Living God”7  # 288 
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 Presentation of our titles 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” Communion   
“Alleluia” 
* INVOCATION 
“A Hymn of Joy We Sing”  (insert) 
BENEDICTION

Birthdays    John O’Hara  
                           
Anniversary     June  none 
 
Sympathy         To the Family of Andy Scott 
 
Remember our food collection and Jesus said,  
“You give them something to eat” 
Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within  
the community that maybe in need currently. 
 
We have hearing impaired devises in the hospitality 
room available to those who need help hearing.  
Please see Cheryl Bell or ask someone for assistance. 
 
 There is a session meeting on Monday June 9th at 7 pm 
 
The Women’s Missionary Group will meet at 9:30 am in the social hall on Tuesday, June 10th. Please join us as we gather in fellowship. 
 
Please if you haven’t picked up information on VBS, you can find it on the table next to the sign in list. There is a list of possible food needed and reservation form to fill out.  Also, a newsletter about VBS. ​
Continuing Prayer List 
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos,  
Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman,  
Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber,  
Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith,  
Fred Wilkinson, Donna West,  
Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano,  
Jim King , Cathy Moore,  
Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko,  
Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika,  
Karen Hunter, Doug Ward, 
Butch & Cindy Ward, Ron Westfall 
Betty Fisher, James O’Hara, 
Bryan Welling, Mary Ann Durila
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Joshua 4:1-24

6/1/2025

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Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
ANNOUNCEMENTS; 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 16) 
 O God in You we take our refuge!  You are our safety, in Your loving embrace we find all our needs met and our hopes are born. 
   You are our Lord, apart from You we have no good things! 
Those who chase after other gods, who look to anything other than You have not known the peace that our God brings. 
We could have all the riches in the world and still it is You that is    our portion and our cup! 
You make known to us the path of life. You fill us with joy in Your presence.  Praise God today for His wonderful deeds! ​
*Hymn  “ O God Our Help in Ages Past” (verses 1 & 5) # insert 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Merciful Father, You know all things about Your children. Even though we have dark notions inside us of greed, self-indulgence and other manners of evil, we do not desire to live in that way.  Therefore, we ask You to search our hearts and know our thoughts.  We confess all hidden sins to You now. Cleanse us thoroughly from all unrighteousness. Forgive our considerations of wickedness and free us to live each day in sincerity and truth.  We pray this in Jesus precious name, 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 22: 7-23  Debbie Mary 
 Sermon text: Joshua 4: 1-24 
 
*Hymn  “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”  verse 1 
# 475  
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles and offering 
            Offertory     
                  *Doxology      # 606 
                   *Prayer of dedication 
 
  Concerns and celebrations 
  Prayers of the people 
  The Lord’s Prayer 
 
*Hymn  “Jesus Loves Me: # 188 
 Benediction 
          Postlude Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays    Adam Gill  
                           
Anniversary     Dustin & Hailey Bedillion 
 
Sympathy         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 maybe in need currently. 
 
We have hearing impaired devises in the hospitality 
room available to those who need help hearing.  
Please see Cheryl Bell or ask someone for assistance.
IPLF PROGRAM  

EDUCATION FOR ENRICHMENT AND SERVICE  
IN OUR PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH (USA)  
 

Wanting to learn, grow in faith, and serve the Lord in ministry?  Wondering whether God might be calling you to preach or to another way of serving the church?  
 
Inter-Presbytery Leadership Formation is a collaborative program among presbyteries to train, educate and prepare those called to serve as Ruling Elders in particular pastoral service. Led by experienced pastoral leaders, IPLF students engage in:  
  • Courses  in New Testament, Old Testament,  Reformed Theology, and Worship & Sacraments.  
  • Workshops on foundational pastoral concerns and practical ministry practices for the present ministry context.  
  • Practicums doing ‘hands-on’ pastoral ministry with supervision from experienced pastoral leaders.  
While students participate in the educational program they are discerning - in concert with their respective presbytery in anticipation for possible service based upon their gifts and the existing needs of the church in their region.  
Take the next step in faith.  Learn more at the IPLF Open  
House sponsored in Washington Presbytery on June 14, 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church or reach out to [email protected]; 724.833.0340.  You may just be surprised to find how the Lord wants you to serve.  
​
Sponsored by the Presbyteries of Redstone, Washington,  
UOV, Pittsburgh, Beaver-Butler and Shenango  ​
Continuing Prayer List 
 
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos,  
Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman,  
Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber,  
Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith,  
Fred Wilkinson, Donna West,  
Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano,  
Jim King , Cathy Moore,  
Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko,  
Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika,  
Karen Hunter, Doug Ward, 
 Butch & Cindy Ward, 
Betty Fisher, James O’Hara, 
Entire O’Hara family, Bryan Welling, 
Ron Westfall ​
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