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Today's guest speaker is Rev. Richard Noftzger Jr.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prelude: Midi Advent candle lighting: Mary Esselstyn & Diana Donaldson CALL TO WORSHIP: Isaiah the prophet offer the invitation to his listeners and it is extended to us today who gather. Come, let us go up to the mount of the Lord. Let us go to the house of the God of Jacob and Rachel. May God teach us to walk in God’s paths. May God meet us here as we offer God glory and honor. Let us worship our God. INVOCATION:
*Hymn: “ O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” # 88
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of Yesterday, today and tomorrow, God of the beginning and the end of times; You have called us to lay aside all that binds us from our love and service to You and Your kingdom. Though we know the power of Your grace and the new life You have begun, yet we confess that we continue to cling to our old ways. We have lived and acted time and again not as the new creation You have begun, but as the old person serving our sinful inclinations. Forgive us, Gracious God. By Your Spirit, lead us in a way that honors You, the Christ who is coming in glory to reign. Amen. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Prayer for Illumination Scripture: Isaiah 2: 1-5 Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44 Sermon ”EVER WATCHFUL” (one verse intro) all 4 verses *Hymn : When Morning Gilds the Skies” # 667 Presentation of 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” Communion “Alleluia” (insert) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy We Sing” (insert) *Benediction Postlude: Midi 
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
Gathering Around the Word
Choir Announcements: ADVENT: The Fisher Family CALL TO WORSHIP: Praise be to the one who has built us up in the good news, Praise be to God for the message of Jesus the Christ The mystery of salvation is found in Him Thanks be to God for what is ours through faith Let us worship the only wise God who is glorified forever through Jesus Christ INVOCATION
*HYMN: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” # 121
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: O eternal and gracious God, all year long we pursue power, money, and influence. Yet You come to us in the weakness of the manger. All season long we covet material gifts. Yet You alone offer us the only everlasting Son, Jesus Christ, God with us. We confess to You our pride, our faithlessness, and our reluctance to accept Your grace. Through the work of the Lord Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, forgive us, heal us, correct us, and transform us. Then enable us to be still, to know Your presence, and to praise You. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture: Luke 1: 67-79 Diana Donaldson Sermon text: Malachi 4 *HYMN “While We are Waiting, Come” # 92 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN ”Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” # 119 *Benediction *Postlude Blessed Christmas Eve Morning
Christmas Eve Services
5 pm at Taylorstown 7 pm at North Buffalo
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Choir “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Announcements: ADVENT: The Huffman Family CALL TO WORSHIP: Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed. His compassion never fails. They are new every morning! Great is His faithfulness! The Lord is my portion. The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him. Let us worship our good, faithful, and compassionate God. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” # 88
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, we never truly understand the depth of our sin. We think our mistakes are momentary slip ups and forget that sin is at the center of who we are. We turn against You all throughout our lives. And yet when things fall apart or we go through the results of Your judgment we often question Your character instead of ours. Forgive us for thinking too lightly of our sin. Forgive us for the ways we turn against You in thought, word, and deed. And teach us to rely on Your love and mercy as the source of our forgiveness. Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture: Luke 1: 46-55 Mary Esselstyn Sermon text: Lamentations 3: 1-33 *HYMN “Away in the Manger” # 114 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN ”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” # 611 *Benediction *Postlude Go! Have a wonderful Sunday
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Choir Standing on the Promises Announcements: ADVENT: The Cipoletti Family CALL TO WORSHIP: The voice of the Lord declares, “Comfort, O comfort my people.” A voice cries out, “Prepare the way of the Lord!” The earth will be transformed, God’s glory will be revealed. We expect your arrival in fire and flame. Instead, we follow a star on a cold night. You meet us in this place, as we remember your way. As we wait, cleanse us. As we wait, mold us. Our ears and eyes perceive no other god besides You, and so we worship this day. We are Your people, and we will wait for You. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” # 82
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God our Maker, we confess that we are not ready to meet You. We study and are so preoccupied with the trends of our times and ignore the signs of Your reign. We trust in things that pass away and forget Your eternal promise. We allow temporary things to sway our trust in what is eternal. Forgive us, God of grace. Strengthen us, by Your hand, so that we may be ready for that day when You come again to reign in glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture: Mark 1: 1-8 Kirkland Cipoletti Sermon text: Psalm 89 *HYMN “What Child Is This” # 145 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN ”Angels From the Realms of Glory” # 143 *Benediction *Postlude Go! Have a wonderful Sunday.
BIRTHDAYS: Bonnie Reese, Dan Hathaway, Susie Durila Cummings
SYMPATHIES: For the family of Wilma "Jean" Westfall For the family of Doris Ann Rowe 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. The Children's Christmas Party will be Saturday, December 16 at noon. Cheryl Bell has order forms for Christmas Poinsettias. Order forms must reach Cheryl by Sunday, December 17. Missionary meeting this week is at Eat-n-Park at 11 am on Tuesday. It is our Christmas get together. Also this week is WOW Christmas get together at Cracker Barrel. It is at 11 am on Wednesday. Session meeting is moved to next Monday evening, December 18 at 7 pm. We have a joy to celebrate this week. Jacob Cummings made the High Honor Rollat McGuffey. He is in the 9th grade.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Ricci Amos, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Diane Anderson, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Ellen Morris, Ed Horne, Suzy Smith, Richard Wagner, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Doug Ward, Cheryl Hardway, Ron Westfall, Frank Baker, Holly Liggitt
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Announcements: ADVENT: The Durila Family CALL TO WORSHIP: This is the season of holy waiting. We wait for the One who will tear open the heavens and Come down to save us. We watch for the day when God’s name will be made known Among the nations. We wait in the shadows for the Light of the World to Appear. Come let us walk in the light of God!. INVOCATION
*HYMN “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” # 93
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, in this season of waiting remind us of our need for the one we wait for. Just like our ancestors Adam and Eve, we have disobeyed you every day of our lives. We have thought that we have a better understanding of what is right and wrong and have tried to elevate ourselves to a position that belongs to You alone. Forgive us for the pride that convinces us that our ways are better than Yours. Forgive us for the many ways that we have ignored Your holy commands and chosen to do things our way. We rely completely on the hope of the coming Messiah. Amen Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture: Mark 13: 24-37 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Genesis 3 *HYMN “This Is My Father’s World” # 370 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of 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) see insert INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy We Sing” see insert *HYMN ”Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” # 363 *Benediction *Postlude
BIRTHDAYS: Marti Leppart, Janet Schively, Bonnie Reese
ANNIVERSARIES: None this week SYMPATHIES: For the Family of Wilma “Jean” Westfall For the Family of Doris Ann Rowe 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. Rev. Kephart said that $419.00 was collected during the Installation and Ordination Service for Pastor Clayton LaPosta last Sunday. Christine Welling reported that this year there were 40 shoeboxes collected to support Operation Christmas Child. Thank you so much for your time and donations. Children’s Christmas Party will be Saturday Dec. 16. Cheryl Bell has order forms for Christmas Poinsettia’s. Order forms must reach Cheryl by Sunday, December 17.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Ricci Amos, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Diane Anderson, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Kirkland Cipoletti, Ellen Morris, Ed Horne, Hunter Beck, Karen Eisiminger, Tim Knabensue, Helen Bury, Suzy Smith, Frank Baker, Glenn “Mikey” Hardin, Richard Wagner, Steven Shuba, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Doug Ward, Cheryl Hardway, Ron Westfall |
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