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1 Kings 22: 1-28

12/22/2024

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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 ​
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Joshua 5

12/15/2024

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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
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Exodus 19: 3-25

12/8/2024

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​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
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Judges 13: 1-7, 15-18, 21-23

12/1/2024

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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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Malachi 4

12/24/2023

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                      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
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Lamentations 3:1-33

12/17/2023

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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

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Psalm 89

12/10/2023

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                      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
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Genesis 3

12/3/2023

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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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You Wouldn’t Believe What Happened At Work

12/18/2022

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This week's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
                             Fourth  Sunday of Advent
Prelude                     Music Director                      Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Advent candle lighters; Debbie Durila and Grandsons
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
While shepherds kept watching O’er silent flocks by night.
Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.
    Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere.
    Go, tell on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
The Shepherds feared and trembled When lo! Above the earth,
    Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior’s birth.
Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
    Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born,
    And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn.
Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere.
    Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
INVOCATION;                                                      Dr. Domske
* Hymn      While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks          #118
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:       (unison)
Our Father in Heaven, as we draw closer to the holy night of
Christmas, we are afraid to compare ourselves to Mary, Joseph,
And the Christ Child.  They are so pure, but we are so selfish.
They appear to us sinless, while we are full of sin.  Take our sins away, Lord.  Wash us clean and pure.  We are sorry we have approached life selfishly. We are sorry we have sinned.
We want to be Your sons and daughters as You made us to be.
Wash our sins away in the Christ Child’s Name.
 
* 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:  Isaiah 25: 1 – 8
                                 Luke 2:   8 – 14
 
 Sermon:   “You Wouldn’t Believe What Happened At Work”
 
*Hymn   “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”          #123
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                         Bob Senay  
*Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*Hymn   “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”                #119
*Benediction
* Postlude         ​

BIRTHDAYS:  Jean Westfall, Bryan Bell, Buc Walther, John O’Hara, Cris Miller, Lyndon Herschell, Tom Miller, Jr.

ANNIVERSARIES:  Mike & Debbie Durila

SYMPATHY:
To the Family of Larry Fox
(Christine Welling’s Uncle)

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.

Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church on Meyers Road near Washington will hold its traditional hymn sing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 21st . There will be scripture readings and stories as well as a time of fellowship and refreshments following the hymn singing.

Don’t forget the mitten tree this year. You can also put socks, gloves, hats, or anything for the little ones to help keep them warm.

Also don’t forget our Christmas Eve program is Saturday 24th at 7 p.m.
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Frank Baker, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, James O’Hara, Barb and John O’Hara, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Helen Provenzano, Suzy Smith, Lori Doxtator Walker, Jean and Ron Westfall
We had lots of fun at yesterday's Christmas party!
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Just an Ordinary Joe

12/11/2022

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This week's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
                             Third Sunday of Advent
 
Prelude                     Music Director               Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Advent candle lighters: Diana Donaldson and Jean Kuhn
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:               from Psalm 20
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the Name of the God of Jacob protect you.
      May God send you help from His sanctuary
      and grant you support from Zion.
May the Lord give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
     Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; 
     He answers from His holy heaven with saving power.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God.
     We will shout for joy when You are victorious.
     We will lift up our banners in the Name of our God.
INVOCATION;                                          Dr. Domske
* Hymn      O Little Town of Bethlehem          # 121
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:       (unison)
Heavenly Father, You have taught us that there is nothing we
cannot withstand if we place our faith and trust in Your Son
Jesus.  Through His example and His strength, we know that
the evil one has no power over us except that which we allow.
Forgive us for misplacing our faith, forgive us if we have
sought answers elsewhere.  Reconcile us to Yourself through
Jesus our Christ.
 
 
 
* 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:  Isaiah 9: 1 – 7
                                 Matthew 1: 15 – 16, 18 - 25
 
 Sermon:   “Just An Ordinary Joe”
 
*Hymn   “Once in Royal David’s City ”           #140                   
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                         Bob Senay  
*Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*Hymn   “Good Christian Friends Rejoice”         #132
*Benediction
* Postlude        

BIRTHDAYS:  Dan Hathaway, Nicole King, Sam Jackson, Sue Gregg, Addison Miklic, Susie Durila Cummings, Lynn Kalich, Buc Walther, Brian Bell, Jean Westfall
               
ANNIVERSARIES:   Bill & Carol Stough; Mike & Debbie Durila
  
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.
 
The congregation will be doing its annual Shopping for Shut-ins soon. If you would like to donate to the ministry, please contact Garnet Welling or any session member.
 
The new offering envelopes for 2023 are now available.
 
Grove UP Church’s Christmas Program is this evening at 6 p.m.  Ringing of the bells is part of the program.
 
Our Sunday School family Christmas party is Saturday 17th at noon here at the church.
 
Don’t forget the mitten tree this year.  You can also put socks gloves, hats or anything for the little ones to help keep them warm.
 
Remember to pick up your poinsettia order sheets.  They are located on the back table.
 
Also don’t forget our Christmas Eve program is Saturday 24th at 7 p.m.
 
Please take a moment to look on the back of the monthly budget sheet for the “Legend of the Candy Cane”.
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Cris Miller, Diane Bednarski, Robert Paxton, Jim McCoy, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Frank Baker, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, James O’Hara, Barb and John O’Hara, Debbie Durila, Larry Litman, Joyce Nichols, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Richard Wagner, Helen Provenzano, Suzy Smith, Lori Doxtator Walker
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