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Indiana Jones is Wrong!

7/30/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      from Psalm 36
There is no fear or respect of God before the eyes of the  wicked.
In his or her own eyes he flatters himself too much.
    The wicked person commits himself to a sinful course.
    He or she has ceased to be wise and to do good.
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens;
Your faithfulness is like the mighty mountains.
    O Lord, You preserve both humans and beasts.
    How priceless is Your unfailing love!
Continue Your love to those who know You,
Your righteousness to the upright in heart.
    For with You is the fountains of life;
    in Your light we see the light of life coming in You.
 
INVOCATION
 *HYMN   “Great is Thy Faithfulness”                    #39
                    (intro then 2 verses.  Bells between verses)
 
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
O Lord, our Lord, You are amazing to love us.  We, your creations, think we are the center of life.  We do what is beneficial to us always, not considering what is best for our families, our neighbors, our church, our God.  We are selfish.  We sin.
  Forgive us, Father. May we see life and this world through Your Eyes. May we learn to love others as we love ourselves.  May we honor You by our words.  May we honor You by our actions.
May we live as sons and daughters of God. Thank You for always loving us.
 
*Time of silent prayer:  
       
          *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
 
            *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                        And also, with you.
 
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                        I John 2: 20 – 25  Debbie Mary
                      Hebrews 10: 19 - 25
 
            SERMON:    “Indiana Jones Is Wrong!”
 
            *HYMN     “Standing on the Promises”              #838
                                      ( a capella)
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”    #465
                                 ( intro and 3 verses)
            *Benediction
             Postlude
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​SYMPATHIES
            To the Family of Margaret Knabenshue
                    Aunt of Debbie Durila
 
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.
 
VBS is coming up on July 31 to August 4,  6 to 8 pm.  There will be sign-up sheets and registration forms available. Help and refreshments appreciated.
 
There will be a service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 9:30 am on Saturday, August 5. It will be at the same time as services at the South West Bethel Synod in Ethiopia.

Women On Wednesday will meet August 9 at the Church at 9:30. All are welcome to have fun and fellowship.
 
Remember Fair is next month on  August 13.  Church is at the fair that Sunday at 10 am.
 
Any news for the Bulletin, Please notify Diana at
Phone # is 724-255-6481 or email her at [email protected].
Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Evelyn Wood, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith
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A Cup of Cold Water

7/23/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. CJ Haury.
                    Gathering Around the Word
Prelude                            Carol Smith, Pianist
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      1 Peter 2:9  (Unison)
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of the One who called you out of darkness into God’s marvelous light.
 
Prayer for the Day:   (Unison)
Eternal God, open our eyes to see Your hand at work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life.  Touched by your hand our world is holy.  Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share our blessings with our sisters and brothers, and to experience the joy of life in Your presence; through Jesus Christ of Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. AMEN
 
 *HYMN   “For the Beauty of the Earth”              # 14
                     ( Intro then  5 verses)
Call to Confession    Psalm 14
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:  ( Woodrow Wilson)
Almighty God, ruler of all the peoples of the earth, forgive, we pray, our shortcomings as a nation; purify our hearts to se and love truth; give wisdom t6o our counselors and steadfastness to our people; and bring us at6 last to the fair city of peace, whose foundations are mercy, justice, and goodwill, and whose builder and maker You are;  through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
*Time of silent prayer:  
    
           *Assurance of Pardon   Romans 6: 12-14
            *Response – Gloria Patri
                
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                         Matthew 10: 40-42
                       
            SERMON:    “A Cup of Cold Water”
 
            *HYMN     “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”         # 738    
                         (Intro then 4 verses)
 
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “Tell Me the Old, Old Story”
                  ( see insert on back of prayer list)
 
            *Benediction
             Postlude

​BIRTHDAYS
Ben Hathaway, Betty Fisher
                   
SYMPATHIES
            To the Family of Robert Paxton
 
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.
 
    VBS is coming up on July 29 to  August 4th from 6 to 8 pm.  There will be sign-up sheets and registration forms available.
 
Any news for the Bulletin, Please notify Diana at
Phone # is 724-255-6481 or email her at [email protected].
Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Evelyn Wood, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Richard Ward, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill,Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith
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Shouting AT God or FOR God

7/16/2023

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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
                    Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      from Psalm 35
My soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in His salvation.
My whole being will exclaim,” Who is like You, O Lord?”
     You rescue the poor from those too strong for them,
     You rescue the poor and needy from those who rob them.
Contend for me, my God and Lord.
Vindicate me in Your righteousness, O Lord my God.
     May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame;
     May all who exalt themselves over me to disgraced.
May those who delight in You shout for joy and gladness.
“The Lord delights in the well-being of His servant.”
     My tongue will speak of Your righteousness:
     My tongue will lift Your praise all day long.
 
INVOCATION
​*HYMN   “God of Grace and God of Glory”                   # 307
                    ( Intro verse and then 4 verses)
 
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Lord, we need You every hour, every moment, every second.
Our biggest sin is not acknowledging Your Presence knowing
You are with us every step of our lives.  We are sorry that too
often we only think of You when we are in need, when we are
hurting, when we are in trouble.  We think too often of ourselves
and too little about the One who Created us.
Forgive us. Lead us on the crooked pathway through this life.
Help us to turn our eyes to You, not ourselves.  You are our
Lord and Savior.  Thank you for never deserting us.
 
*Time of silent prayer:  
   
           *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
                 *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                        And also, with you.
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                        Joshua 6: 1-11   Diana Donaldson
                      Joshua 6: 12-20
 
            SERMON:    “Shouting AT God or FOR God”
 
            *HYMN     “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”              #216 
                                     (Intro verse then 3 verses)
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “This is the Day”
                                 (a cappella)
            *Benediction
             Postlude

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Trust Fall

7/9/2023

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Today was our picnic with Upper Buffalo. Due to the rain, we were unable to meet at the park, and instead had worship and lunch at Upper Buffalo.

​Our guest speaker was RE Sarah Angelo. 
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Announcements

We are blessed to have RE Sarah Angelo lead us in worship and Angelina Scott provide our music.

Upper Buffalo's mission partner for the month of July is the Presbyterian Senior Care. Our loose offering today will be designated for the care of seniors at the Washington campus.

You are invited to the Annual Presbytery Picnic this Tuesday evening July 11th from 4-8 pm at Shelter #4 Cross Creek Park (West Middletown side)
Please call the Presbytery office to RSVP 724-222-1500

Please keep in prayer the evangelists from Southwest Bethel Synod in Ethiopia who have launched a five-week evangelism campaign in Ethiopia and the US. The head of the Southwest Bethel Synod, Rev. Lukas Cham, is currently visiting the Washington Presbytery.

You are invited to join your friends and neighbors for the July Community Luncheon at Upper Buffalo on Wednesday, July 12th at noon. August Community Luncheon will be held on August 9th.

Please plan on attending a Strawberry Social hosted by North Buffalo on Friday, July 21st from 5-8 pm. Enjoy dessert and good music!

North Buffalo is holding VBS the week of July 31 from 6-8 pm.

Church at the Fair will take place on Sunday, August 13th at 10 am.

The Annual Faith & Family Night at the Wild Things is scheduled for Saturday evening, September 2nd. Tickets are free to churches but must be requested in advance.
Prayer Request

Washington Presbytery and the Southwest Bethel Synod in Ethiopia have been partners for over 30 years. The Presbyterian mission there was started in 1947 by Rev. Charles Haspels whose first church was Emanuel Presbyterian in 84 PA. The church in Ethiopia is growing by leaps and bounds and Southwest Bethel Synod now has over 500,000 members! Washington Presbytery has supported this vital mission over the years through the Pumpkins for Ethiopia Literacy Centers projects, establishing an endowed chair in Rev. Haspels' honor at the Seminary, and visits back and forth. 

To recognize our partnership Rev. Lukas Cham, head of the Synod, has arrived in the United States and will spend the next 6 weeks visiting churches in the Washington Presbytery.

Our Ethiopian Partners have begun a 6 week evangelism and prayer campaign. Thirty young evangelists will be traveling throughout the Southwest Bethel Synod area to share the good news of Jesus Christ. We are asked to uphold these evangelists in prayer. They will first go out to the towns where they live. This is inspired by the directive from Jesus to go to Jerusalem, Samaria, and the ends of the earth; they decided to start near home and move each week into harder and stranger places.

After we pray, we are encouraged to send an email message to [email protected] letting them know we prayed for their work in Biftu. We can raise their spirits with a hundred messages, possibly one thousand. 

Please remember to pray not only for the work in Ethiopia, but also for renewal, revival, discipleship, witness and growth in our American church. There is great power in prayer together. Knowing that you don't pray alone, and thousands in Ethiopia are also praying for us at this time.
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I'll Bet I Know Your Name

7/2/2023

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Today's guest speaker was Rev. Renny Domske.
                    Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      from Psalm 34
I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.
    I sought the Lord and He answered me;
    the Lord has delivered me from all my fears.
Those believers that look to the Lord are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
    Taste and see that the Lord is good!
    Blessed is the man or woman who takes refuge in Him.
Come, my children and listen to me;
I will teach you the fear and respect of the Lord.
    The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
    He delivers them from all their troubles.
 
INVOCATION
*HYMN   “How Great Thou Art”                                 # 625
                      Intro verse 1 – bar- 2nd verse
 
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Most precious Jesus Christ, thank You for taking away our sins.
Thank You for suffering so that we do not have to. Thank You for
loving us enough to die for us.
We do not deserve You and Your sacrifice. We approach almost
every day in a selfish manner. We too often think of You only when we are in need. In this “Land of the Free” we have made ourselves kings and queens of our lives –not You.
 Forgive us. Help us. Remind us of our need of You every day and every moment.
*Time of silent prayer:  
     
        *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
                 *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                        And also, with you.
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                        Acts 11: 19 – 26     Lisa Hamilton
                        Philippians 2: 1 – 11
 
            SERMON:    “I’ll Bet I Know Your Name”
 
            *HYMN     “Come Christians, Join to Sing”              # 267    
                         (Intro then 3 verses)
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”         # 354
                                   (a cappella)
            *Benediction
             Postlude

​BIRTHDAYS 
Michael Neal, Bob Moore, Rosemary Cole
ANNIVERSARIES
            None this week
 
SYMPATHIES
       To the Family of Alma Snyder
            Sister of Ruby Hathaway
    
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.
 
Lets keep Debbie Durila’s Granddaughter, Daysy in our prayers.  She fell off swing and broke her clavicle bone.  
 
Just a reminder for the Strawberry Festival on July 21, 2023.  That is on a Friday.  The time is 5 pm to 8 pm. Come enjoy the berries, music and the fun.
 
VBS is coming up on July 29 to August 4th from 6 to 8 pm.  There will be sign up sheets and registration form.
 
Don’t forget the picnic is next Sunday July 9th at 11 am at Cross Creek Park off  Route 50 in Rea.
p.s.  Renny is requesting deviled eggs!!
 
Session will be meeting July 10th at 7pm.
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Women on Wednesday will be meeting July 12th at 11am.  Going to lunch at Eat N Park.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Evelyn Wood, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Richard Ward, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Robert Paxton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Nelson Huffman, Diane(Sarah Clifford’s Mother’s friends daughter-in-law), Wendy Willard, Ruby Hathaway, Debbie Durila’s Granddaughter Daysy
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