Today's guest speaker is TJ Spruill.
Gathering Around the Word
Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: Loving God, we come to You in worship and thanksgiving. You are greater than we can understand. Open our eyes that we may see the wonderful truths You have shown to us in Jesus. You are more loving than our hearts can respond to; help us to give ourselves to You in worship so that we learn what You want us to be. You are wiser than we can know; still our minds as we worship You so that we can understand the things You are saying to us. Loving God, in Jesus You chose to come to the world in humility. You chose the path the world saw as foolish. You used what the world considered weak. We worship and adore You. Amen. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” # 475
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, we have sinned, without considering how much You love us. You see our sins more clearly than we can ourselves. Lord, You know when we are indifferent to Your word, the Bible; how often we forget to pray; the times we come unwillingly to worship; and yet we turn to You when we are in trouble., Lord, You know when we are untruthful and when we think evil of others., You see our anger and unfairness to our friends. You know how hard it is for us to forgive. Forgive us and make us clean, so that we can obey Your call to take up Your cross and follow You. 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 Reading Genesis 9: 8-17 Mary Esselstyn Sermon *HYMN “Fairest Lord Jesus” # 630 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayer of the people The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN: “To God Be the Glory” # 634 Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS: Gary Donaldson
ANNIVERSARIES: Ed & Dorothy Caffrey SYMPATHIES: none this time. Remember our food collection. AndJesus 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. Women’s Missionary Group will meet this Tuesday, March 12th at 9:30 in the social hall. Please come join us as we fellowship together. Women on Wednesday (WOW) will meet on the 13th of March at 9:30 am. Session will meet on Monday the 18th at 7 pm. Men’s Bible Study starting March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home. Today’s Lenten Service is at Grove Presbyterian church. The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Cynthia Smith. This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken concerns and prayer on Sundays. You will not be forgotten to be prayed for by our pastor.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Judy Donaldson, Donna West, Helen Provenzano, Doug Ward, Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Frank Baker, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Ron Poznick, Jim King, Ron Westfall, Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: Create in us a clean heart, O God; Put a new and right spirit within us. Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love; According to Your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Create in us a clean heart, O God; put a new and right spirit6 within us. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God; Put a new and right spirit within us. Come, worship today the God and King that alone is able to pardon our sin and give us new life. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” # 39
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Against You, You alone, have we sinned, and done what is evil in Your sight. Create in us a clean heart, O God; put a new and right spirit within us. Turn our hearts from loving the things of the world and a love of running from You and call us back, in repentance to love You with all of our heart, soul, and mind. Amen *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture Reading: Genesis 9: 8–17 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Philippians 3: 1-14 : *HYMN “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” # 275 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayer 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
BIRTHDAYS: Butch Ward, James O’Hara, Gavin Hathaway
ANNIVERSARIES: None this week SYMPATHIES: To Family of Chase Johnson Co-worker of Susie Cummings Today will be the first Lenten service at Upper Buffalo at 4 pm. 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. Missionary meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th at 9:30 a.m. We are hosting the Lenten service on February 25th at 4p.m. There will be refreshments in the social hall after the service. Just a reminder that church services will be back to 11:15 starting March 3rd. This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken prayers on Sundays. You will not be forgotten to be prayed for!!
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
Today's guest speaker is Don Herschell.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Choir Introit ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 121 L: I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? P: My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. L: God will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. P: He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. L: The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. P: The sun shall not strike us by day, nor the moon by night. L: The Lord will keep you from all evil; God will keep your life. P: The Lord will keep our going out and our coming in from this time on and forevermore. All: Let us worship God. INVOCATION Don Herschell
HYMN “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” #645
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) You call us to become pilgrims, to follow you in a journey of faith. We would find it easier to follow when not so much is at stake. But you promise that you will be with us and that our needs will be met. You lead us into unfamiliar places, asking that we trust in your will. Yet we cling to our possessions, trusting in them for security instead. O God, your way is challenging when we choose to be complacent. You make great demands; we are anxious and uncertain. Have mercy upon us and forgive our hesitant steps toward the promise. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Savior. * Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri (Hymnal page 581) *Passing the Peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. CHILDREN’S CHAT The Word of God Prayer for illumination Scripture readings: Genesis 12:1-4a John 3:1-17 Debbie Mary L: The Word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God! Sermon: “A MATTER OF TRUST” Responding to the Word HYMN “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” #829 * Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology (Hymnal page 606) *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer HYMN “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” #761 *Choir *Benediction Postlude Bob Senay *Please stand if able
Today's guest speaker is Sarah Angelo.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Bob Senay Introit Choir Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet # 458 ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 32) L.: Let all God’s people come. P: We will lift our voices to the Lord. L: God says, “I will teach you the way you should go.” ALL: So, we will listen and follow God’s way. INVOCATION Sarah Angelo
* HYMN O Worship the King, All Glorious Above # 41
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) Most merciful God, whose Son Jesus Christ was tempted in every way, yet without sin, we confess before You that we have sinned; we have hungered after that which does not satisfy; we have compromised with evil; we have doubted Your power to protect us. Forgive our lack of faith; have mercy on our weakness. Restore in us such love and trust that we may walk in your ways and delight in doing Your will. * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon Friends, by the grace of God, you and I have been forgiven of our sins and invited to a renewed life with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ! Amen! *Response – Gloria Patri (Hymnal page 581) *Passing the Peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. CHILDREN’S CHAT Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading Don Herschell Old Testament; Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7 New Testament; Matthew 4: 1-11 L: The Word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God! Sermon “ WILDERNESS SURVIVAL “ *HYMN O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go # 833 *Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Bob Senay *Doxology (Hymnal page 606) *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN In the Cross of Christ I Glory # 213 *Choir Give Thanks # 647 *Benediction Postlude Bob Senay
BIRTHDAYS: David Gill, Bryan Welling, Marlene McFeely
ANNIVERSARYS: John & Rosemary Cole SYMPATHYS: 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. Anyone wanting to join our new choir can do so by coming to the church during Sunday School hour. The choir rehearsal starts at 10:45 downstairs. All those interested are greatly appreciated. Starting March 5, 2023, we will be starting cover dish dinners after church. They will continue thru May 7th. Make your favorite dish to bring!! If you have any joys and concerns you want in the bulletin, please call, text, or email me. My email is [email protected] Please let me know by Wednesday night so I can get them in Sunday’s bulletin. Thanks, Diana
LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES
EACH SUNDAY AT 4 PM Again this Lenten season you are invited to worship and fellowship with neighbors in a series of Sunday Afternoon Services for Lent. The 2023 Theme is Turning Points. Guest preachers will draw upon the accounts of persons in the Gospel of John – people who experienced significant life-change because of Christ Jesus and the impact that He had upon them. Come for the worship and fellowship! Feb 26 Taylorstown Presbyterian Church 4:00 PM Rev. Dr. Jerome Creach, preaching Rev. Craig Kephart, liturgist Those in the Temple marketplace, John 2:2-25 Mar 5 West Alexander Presbyterian Church 4:00 PM Student Clayton LaPosta, preaching Ruling Elder Don Herschell, liturgist Nicodemus, John 3:1-13 Mar 12 North Buffalo U.P. Church 4:00 PM Ruling Elder Cody Rogers preaching ______________________, liturgist The Woman at the Well, John 4:5ff Mar 19 Grove U.P. Church, West Middletown 4:00 PM Rev. Renny Domske, preaching Ruling Elder Diana Smith, liturgist Judas Iscariot, John 13:21-30 Mar 26 U.P. Church of Claysville – Worship and Music by ONE VOICE ministry Apr 2 Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church 4:00 PM Rev. Terry Lucarelli, preaching. Ruling Elder Dale Rush, liturgist The Disciple Simon Peter, John 21:4-19 All services are at 4 p.m. The offering will be given to the McGuffey Food Pantry. As the host congregation for March 12, North Buffalo has been asked to provide greeters, an accompanist, ushers to collect the offering and at least two volunteers to count and record the offering in cash and checks, to record the total and to turn over the offering to a designated presbytery volunteer. At Easter, all of the offerings will be given to the food pantry. Those interested in serving in one of these roles should contact a member of our worship and music committee. Each church has also been asked to ensure that the speaker system is in good working order and to provide a fellowship space and light refreshments after the service. The presbytery will provide bulletins for each afternoon’s service.
CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Ed Horne, Helen Provenzano, Jean Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway, Nellie Baker, Janet Rhoades, Ed Caffrey, Billie Wilson, Jeff Durila, Ron Westfall, Taylor Shrontz Kopacko, Heather Waltz Simpson, Betty Fisher, Jean Kuhn
Today's guest speaker was Dr. Renny Domske.
PRELUDE Carol Smith
INTROIT ”Go and Tell Others” CHOIR ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP LEADER: Who do men say that I am? PEOPLE: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. LEADER: The Virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son. PEOPLE: And they will call Him Emmanuel - which means, “God with us.” LEADER: For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ALL: Which You have prepared in the sight of all people. INVOCATION DR. Domske Today’s guest speaker is Jack Snodgrass. All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service. INTROIT:
CALL TO WORSHIP: Responsive Reading Psalm 104 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, 10 He sends the springs into the valleys; They flow among the hills. 11 They give drink to every beast of the field; The wild donkeys quench their thirst.12 By them the birds of the heavens have their home; They sing among the branches.13 He waters the hills from His upper chambers; The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.14 He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, And vegetation for the service of man, That he may bring forth food from the earth, 15 And wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face shine, and bread which strengthens man’s heart. 16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap, The cedars of Lebanon which He planted, 17 Where the birds make their nests; The stork has her home in the fir trees. 18 The high hills are for the wild goats; The cliffs are a refuge for the rock[d] badgers. INVOCATION
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Don Herschell.
All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.
Hymn: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Call to Worship On that first day, when time began You gave birth to creation; light danced through the darkness; the waters of hope flowed free and clear. On that first day at the Jordan, when redemption began You spoke of life for all your children, as Your Child stepped into the waters of forgiveness, dancing in hope with his cousin, John. On this first day of the week, when we begin anew You call us to faithfulness, as we open our hearts to You, Your voice claiming us as Your own.
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Thank you for joining with us today!
I came upon today's hymn while looking for a different one that was suggested. I was so taken with this one, that I decided to save the suggestion for next week!
Thanks to Lisa for suggesting today's prayer.
When we meet in person, we share our joys and concerns together. Take a few minutes to consider the last week. What personal joys and concerns do you have? Who do you believe needs prayer? You may also want to look at our continuing prayer list from last week's worship service. Once you have taken some time to reflect, use the following prayer (from Reinhold Niebuhr, 1892 - 1971, in The Oxford Book of Prayer) to begin.
O God, who hast bound us together in this bundle of life, give us grace to understand how our lives depend upon the courage, the industry, the honesty, and the integrity of our fellow-men; that we may be mindful of their needs, grateful for their faithfulness, and faithful in our responsibilities to them; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service. Hymn: Where He Leads Me
Call to Worship We hear a divine melody and feel an inner pull that draws us closer to you, Oh God. We come this morning looking for the companionship that comes with being a Christian. We ask for the guidance of your Holy Spirit to lead us each new day that we are given. We come this day sharing the love and joy of life and all that it gives us each amazing day. |
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