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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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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
Call to Worship: Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make His deeds known to all the people! For He is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! Sing His praises; tell of His wonderful works, and glory in His holy name! Let those who seek the Lord rejoice! For He is the Lord; our God, faithful to a thousand generations! Search for God, and for His strength. Never stop looking for Him. For He is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! INVOCATION: *Hymn: “ We Gather Together” # 336 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION: O God, so often we take You for granted. We take for granted that You will answer our prayers, that You will heal us and make us whole. We take for granted that You love us. Forgive us for not appreciating your grace and presence in our lives. Help us to be more thankful. Give us faith to see You in everything and everyone around us, so that we may be truly grateful. In Christ’s name we pray. AMEN *Time of Silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Scripture reading: Psalm: 107 1-9 Sermon reading: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 Apostles Creed Special offering for Toys for Tots Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication *Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth” # 14 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Come now, today and worship the LORD. Worship Him with all of your Heart, all of your might, with all of your soul, worship Him. For His name alone is exalted. His splendor, His beauty is above the earth and the heavens. The LORD has raised up for His people, a mighty and victorious horn, Jesus the Savior. The people of God are close to His heart, He has kept His promises to us in Jesus. So once more and forever more, praise Him. INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Lord, I want to Be a Christian” #729
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, like the people of Judah who read and reread Your law yet continuously turned away from it, so we have been. You have written Your laws upon our hearts and yet we harden our hearts to those things and suppress them for the ways of sin. We have been rebels and disobedient children. We commit ourselves to following You and are quick to turn from that commitment. But even today, as we come before You covered in sin, help us to see the One who never sins. Turn our sin weary hearts back to Jesus today and in His love for us, wash us clean. 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 10: 11- 18 Sermon text: Nehemiah 13 *Hymn “Take My Life” # 697 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” # 69 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Chris Cipoletti
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: Family of June Harris McGill 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 November 26th, at Bethlehem Lutheran located at 21 Church Rd. Scenery Hill, PA. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. “Hanging of the Greens” is scheduled for Friday Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. Everyone can come out and help set up displays and trim the tree for the Christmas season. There is a lot to help with!!! WELCOME Mary Esselstyn to the family of North Buffalo Church. Glad to have your enthusiasm!!! Jean Kuhn is back in Hospital with double pneumonia. Prayers needed for her. Barb O’Hara is doing much better from pneumonia, keep up the prayers. Ina Henderson came home on Friday November 15, 2024, And doing well. Janet Brach is in Donnell House. Prayers are greatly needed.
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, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Norma & Henry W.(cousin’s of Debbie D.) Debbie Durila
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the LORD! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise Him! The LORD heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name. Sing to the Lord with grateful praise. The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. Come now, let us worship the LORD! INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” # 630
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty God, You have raised Your Son Jesus from death to life, and crowned Him Lord of all. We confess that we have failed to bow before Him or acknowledge His rule in our lives. Instead, we have followed the ways of the world and failed to give Him the glory He deserves. Hear our confession, forgive us, and cleanse our hearts to worship You. Establish us as Your faithful people, who move and act in obedience and love, and in imitation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 Sermon text: Nehemiah 6 Receiving new member Mary Esselstyn *Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” # 834 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” # 839 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Ruby Hathaway, Bill Reese Jr., Merranda Miller Young, Kaitlin Reese, Debbie Durila
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. Congregational meeting is being held December 8th after the service. Brochure will be handed out before the service. Our next Dart ball game is home on Tuesday November 19. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. “Operation Christmas Child” There are empty shoeboxes and brochures with labels in the back of the church. Please fill a shoebox (or two) and return it to the church by Sunday, November 24th. If you have questions, you can speak to Christine Welling. “Hanging of the Greens” is scheduled for Friday Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. Everyone can come out and help set up displays and trim the tree for the Christmas season. There is a lot to help with!!! Barb O’Hara is recuperating from pneumonia, needs prayers. Jean Kuhn is doing very well at home. Keep up the prayers. Ina Henderson came home on Friday November 15, 2024, and doing well. Janet Brach is in Donnell House. Prayers are greatly needed.
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, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Norma & Henry W.(cousin’s of Debbie D.)
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Ruby Hathaway O give thanks to the Lord. Our God is good. The steadfast love of the Lord endures forever! The Holy One is my strength and my might; and has become my salvation. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD! INVOCATION
*Hymn “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” # 408
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Debbie Durila (Unison) O God, You have been faithful, yet we have not loved You with our whole hearts. Remove the scales from our eyes, for we overlook neighbors in need. Cleanse us of selfishness, which keeps us from serving them. Restore us by Christ’s redeeming sacrifice and purify our intentions. Make us fit for Your service 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: 2 Corinthians 9: 6 – 12 Lois Miller Old Testament Psalm 100 Diana Donaldson City Mission Speaker: Shelley Kubincanek Baptism of Haven Kaye Bedillion *Hymn “Child of Blessings, Child of Promise” #486 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” #630 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Dorothy Caffrey, Shayla Miller, Don Herschell
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: To the Family of Ron Poznick Mary Ann Durila’s Dad . 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 November 12 at 4th Presbyterian Church. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. “Operation Christmas Child” The Samaritan’s Purse project collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items – and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the gift filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. There are empty shoeboxes and brochures with labels in the back of the church. Please fill a shoebox (or two) and return it to the church by Sunday, November 17. If you have questions, you can speak with Christine Welling. Janet Brach has now been moved to the Donnell House after being diagnosed with cancer and needs prayers. Ina Hendersson fell a couple weeks ago and she went to her chiropractor, he sent her to Canonsburg Hospital where they found she had a stroke and is in the Canonsburg Hospital. Jean Kuhn is doing better and hopefully will be home soon. Thanks to all who helped with the 5 gallon bucket project. Your help was greatly appreciated.
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Blessed be the LORD! He is our goodness, our fortress, our high tower, our deliverer, our shield. In Him we trust. We are but humans, our days on the earth are like a shadow. Who are we that the LORD regards us? That the LORD would think of us? Blessed are we to whom such wonderful blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! Come now and Worship our great God. INVOCATION:
*Hymn “We Gather Together” #336
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, You have called us to a great hope and purpose. You have invited us to cling to You in every season. However, we allow distractions to drag us away from Your presence. Instead of turning to You, we indulge our worries, frustrations, and disappointments. Forgive us when we seek shelter in our own comfort and control. Teach us again to trust You, O God, our protector. Bring us out of our distress, O God, our deliverer. Grant us the ability to build our lives on the firm foundation of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Mark 10: 35-45 Sermon Text: Ezra 6 *Hymn “To God Be the Glory” # 634 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” # 306 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Wilder Neil
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 October 22 at 1st Lutheran Church. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. West Middletown Christian Church has invited our church and Taylorstown Church to an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Sunday October 27th at 7 pm. This is a good time had by all who attended before. You choose your favorite hymns and we all sing. Jean is now at Canonsburg Hospital inpatient rehab. Cards can be sent to her home address. Family will take them to her. Debbie Durila's grandson, Seth Cummins has an upper respiratory congestion and both ears are infected. He just can’t seem to get a break. Prayers
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, Ron Poznic, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Tom Miller, Lucinda Crain, Jim Nelan, Ben Abalos, Seth Cummins
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We will exalt You, our God and our King. We will praise Your name for ever and ever. Every day we will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of our praise; His greatness no one can fathom. Our mouths will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise His holy name for ever and ever. INVOCATION
*Hymn “ What a Friend We Have in Jesus” # 465
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, we know that Your plans and your will are often contrary to the things we want. We are a people who want things to happen now, we enjoy immediate satisfaction but as we study Your word we see that Your will unfolds in many ways. Sometimes Your will is accomplished through blessings and results in our happiness, sometimes Your will is accomplished through trails and long suffering. In those moments, we are quick to turn from You and forsake You. We are quick to forget that our God is good and His ways are higher than ours. Forgive us for being people quick to turn from You when times are hard. Forgive us for not trusting in You and all Your ways. Give us renewed hearts given fully to You. Amen Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Mark 10: 17-31 Sermon Text: Ezra 3: 8 4- 24 *Hymn “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian # 729 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand # 834 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Felix Yerace, Dan Ward, Rick McFeely, Shirley Hildebrand
Anniversaries: Grant & Amy Molinaro Sympathies: To the Family of Julieta Cutaran. Lynn Herschell’s sister passed away. Her brother also suffered a stroke. 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 October 15th at home with Laboratory Presbyterian Church. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Session will meet on Monday the 14th at 7 pm. Jean Kuhn is supposed to leave Pittsburgh Hospital and come to Canonsburg Hospital inpatient Rehab sometime today or tomorrow per conversation with her son Don. Jim Nelan has been away from church due to health reasons. Per my conversation with him, saying that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He is very weak and not able to walk or ride very far. Let’s keep them in our prayers. Hope to see both of them back to church soon.
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, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Ron Poznic, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Tom Miller, Lucinda Crain, Jim Nelan, Ben Abalos
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We come to worship the LORD, the God of heaven. All kingdoms of the earth belong to Him. All nations, all things, all of is belong to Him. Our sovereign God is able to use all things to accomplish His will. Nothing can stop the plans that our God has decreed. Who is like the Lord our God? He makes great powers lowly and uses Lowly things for His glory. So may the church arise today and worship Our God who is above all things. INVOCATION
*Hymn “Revive Us Again” See insert
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Lord, we confess today that our thankfulness and obedience often extend only as far as things are easy and comfortable for us. When we are happy and things are good, we are quick to follow You. When things get hard though and we get comfortable, we return to the same sins that we regularly confess. Our willingness to love others and to love You is too often dependent on our circumstances. Forgive us for having a devotion to You that changes throughout the seasons of our lives. Forgive us for not seeing that in all things Your will is being accomplished. Restore us this day by Your steadfast love. Amen *Time of silent prayer. *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Matthew 18: 21-35 Sermon Text: Ezra 1-2: 1 *Hymn “Standing on the Promises” # 838 *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” see insert *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Jacob Cummings
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 October 8. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. The game is at Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church. Our 250th Anniversary plans are coming together. If interested in any of our committees or if you have photos or anything that pertains to the anniversary, please bring it to church so we can document them, then return them to You. 
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, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Ron Poznic, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Carolyn Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, David Smith, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Bob & Honey Moore, Seth Cummins, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Tom Miller |
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