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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,
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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 |
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