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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 4) When we call out, it is You, righteous God, who hears us. When we are in distress it is You who gives us relief, it is You who has mercy on us. Trust in the LORD! You give us peace so that we can find rest. You alone LORD make us dwell in safety. Only the LORD, who watches over us, who cares for us and saves us is worthy of our praise. So today we will gather as one to worship the only one who is worthy! INVOCATION:
*Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” # 307
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, You have said where our trust should be placed. You have declared that is only in You where our hope and help is found. And yet, we allow our walk through life to throw us into confusion. We abandon the one who we are meant to follow. We start the race but look for every short cut along the way. We place our hope and give our devotion to temporal things that do not satisfy. Forgive us for the many ways we turn to other things and not to You. Have mercy on us and enable us to run the race well. Cast aside our sin and carry us to the finish line so that we may see Your face in this life and in glory. Amen. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Isaiah 61: 1-7 Lois Miller Sermon text: Galatians 5: 1-12 *Hymn “Love Divine, All Love Excelling” # 366 *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 “Bless Be the Tie That Binds” # 306 Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Marlene McFeely, Jim Westfall
Anniversaries: John & Rosemary Cole Sympathy: 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. Dartball: March 4th at Chartiers Cross Roads Church. Practice at 7 and game starts at 7:30 Ash Wednesday service is at 7 pm March 5th here at North Buffalo Church. Remember to pick up an order form for the 250th Anniversary. They are on the table by the sign in sheet. Return the order form and money to Don Hanes.
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 140) We praise You, sovereign LORD! You shield us in times of trouble. The LORD secures justice for the poor The LORD upholds the cause of the needy The righteous will praise Your name Surely they will live in Your presence We come now to worship You, O LORD. You have rescued and upheld Your people! INVOCATION: *Hymn “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood” (See Insert) * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, when our lives are filled with trouble and the circumstances of this life, we often forget all that You have done for us and in us. Instead of turning to You in thankfulness and for help, we often hide ourselves from You. We doubt Your power and control over creation and we try to go at this life on our own. We don’t love You or love our neighbors as we should. We reject Your commands as the rule of our lives. Forgive us for the many ways we have sinned and bring those sins to light so that we may turn to You again. Have mercy on us and remember our sins no more. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5 Mary Esselstyn Sermon text: Galatians 2: 15-21 *Hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” # 263 *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 “Just a Closer Walk with Thee # 835 Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
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. Session meeting Monday Jan 29th at 7 pm Dartball; Tuesday Jan, 21 at home against West Washington. Practice starts at 7 and game starts 7:30. Next Sunday, January 26th is our Congregation Meeting after Taylorstown church service is over. Please stay for snacks at hospitality table and friendship till 12:30 when the meeting will start. January 26th is the last day for our giveback blanket project. Thank you everyone for your contribution. It is appreciated. The missionary meeting and WOW meetings will start up again in February weather permitting, Jean Kuhn is coming along slowly but progress is going great. She misses being here with church family.
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We praise you LORD with all of our hearts. We bow down before You, and praise Your name When we call, You answer us May we sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the Lord is great Though the LORD is exalted, He looks kindly on the lowly Even when we walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve our lives With Your hand, You have saved us. Come now to worship Him! INVOCATION:
INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” # 2 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: LORD, in our pride we have valued pleasing others and ourselves more than pleasing You. We have sought the approval of the things You have created and ignored the approval of their creator. We have conformed to the image of this world and resisted the ways You have been making us like Your Son. Have mercy on us for thinking more of this world and less of Your kingdom. Have mercy on us for wanting to be guided by our sinfulness and not Your Spirit. Forgive us and remember our sin no more. AMEN *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Isaiah 43: 1- 7 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Galatians 1: 10 - 24 *Hymn “How Great Thou Art” # 625 *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 “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” # 418 Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Christine Welling, Barb O’Hara
Anniversaries: Clayton & Leslie LaPosta Sympathy: To the Hawfield family from Waynesburg. Former Chief of Police there 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. Dartball; Tuesday Jan, 14 at Holy Trinity, 605 N. Hewett Ave, Washington. Practice is at 7 pm. Game starts 7:30. Missionary meeting at 9:30 Tuesday the 14th weather permitting. WOW meetings will start again February 12th at 9:30 am In the Social Hall of Church. Please come if interested in joining us this new year. 250th blanket drive is still going on till end of month. Debbie Durila is having eye surgery on the 15th and 21st of January. Prayers are needed and welcomed. I would like to have unspoken prayers for anyone in need of them. Let's pray for the families in California that are battling the wild fires.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, 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), Jean Kuhn, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn Seth Cummings, Dave Cummings, Debbie Durila He is Risen!
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: This is the day that the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it! The Lord is our strength and our song: He has become our victory! You are our God, and we will praise You; You are our God, and we will exalt You. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful loves endures forever! INVOCATION:
*Hymn: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” #232
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, though You should guide us, we inform ourselves; though You should rule us, we control ourselves; though You should fulfill us, we console ourselves. We think Your truth too high, Your will too hard, Your power too remote, Your love too free. But they are not! And without them, we are of all people most miserable. Now heal our confused minds with Your word, heal our divided wills with Your law, heal our troubled consciences with Your love, heal our anxious hearts with Your presence, all for the sake of Your Son, who loved us and gave Himself for us. Amen. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9 Kirkland Cipoletti SERMON TEXT: Romans 5: 12-21 *Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” # 268 *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: “He Lives” Insert * Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
April 5 Bobbie Clifford ANNIVERSARIES: None SYMPATHIES: The family of Dana Wilson 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. April 7th is our next covered dish dinner. Bring your favorite covered dish or dessert. All are welcome.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Helen Provenzano, Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue, Jim King, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznick, Ron Westfall, Norma Jean Kelso 
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: What confidence do we have on our own? None. All our works, all our deeds, as good as they may seem to us are as dirty rags before a perfect God. If the record of our deeds leaves us nothing but ashamed, what hope is there? Our hope is in Jesus. Our confidence is in Jesus. When He returns we will not be ashamed but will stand upon what He has accomplished. Come and worship our God today! Remember what He has done and remember all that is ours because of Him. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” # 363
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, You call us to obedience and to turn from sin. We know that when we are born again we are meant to have reborn desires and actions. We know that to love You ought to mean that we love Your ways and Your commands. To love the people made in Your image. However, we fall short of this every day. Your Spirit works to change our hearts, but we try so hard to harden them again. Have mercy on us and forgive us. We know that we have sinned, and we know that we will again. Yet we trust that You are still working in us, sanctifying us, and making us holy like You are holy. Help us to not hold onto the guilt that sin produces but to cling to the grace we find in Jesus. AMEN *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64: 4-12 Debbie Mary Sermon text: 1 John 2: 28-29 : *HYMN “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” # 65 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Shall We Gather at the River” # 375 Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
February None this week ANNIVERSARIES: February 12 John & Lois Miller 13 Frank & Nellie Baker 14 Dana & Billie Wilson SYMPATHIES: For the Family of Vince Knotts, Neighbor of Janet Rhodes. For the Family of Dennis Guthrie Friend of Barb O’Hara 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. Session meeting this Monday night at 7p.m. Missionary meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th at 9:30 a.m. Women on Wednesday will be meeting on February 14th at 9:30 a.m. Sunday the 18th will be Communion Sunday. 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.
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, Holly Liggitt (6 yrs. old), granddaughter of Debbie Durila, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Seth Cummings, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Kayla Horner, Step Granddaughter of Cheryl Bell
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Carol Smith at piano Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: God is before all things and above all things. Even before all that we see around us was created, our God reigneth then. Our God has no beginning, no equal, no rival. The love and mercy of God endures forever. Everything around us, everything in this world will one day fade away. But the things concerning our God will last forever. Even though our bodies may fade, in Christ we will live forever. Worship God today. Give all of your heart to Him. Praise Him for what He has done. God has drawn near to man so that man may draw near to God. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” # 610
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, there is nothing in this world greater, more wonderful, or more lovely than You. Knowing You satisfies the need of every longing heart. In You we find the perfect father, friend, and advocate. And yet, the affections of our heart are drawn to the things of this world that are temporary. We spend our time and resources chasing after and preserving things that are here today and gone tomorrow. You call us to love You with all that we have and we are content with giving You what is left over of our time and love. Have mercy on us, O God for living lives of misaligned priorities. Where we have built idols, tear them down. Transform our hearts in a way that makes our highest goal and joy in this life to know and follow you more. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40: 6-11 Lois Miller Sermon text: 1 John 2:12-17 : *HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” # 321 *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 “To God be the Glory” # 634 Benediction *Postlude
BIRTHDAYS: Ida Reese, Debbie Rugg, Helen Provenzano
ANNIVERSARIES: None this week 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. We are looking for interested individuals who would like to join the choir. If you are interested, please let Don Herschell, Debbie Durila or Diana Donaldson know.
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, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Doug Ward, Cheryl Hardway, Frank Baker, Holly Liggitt (6 yrs. old) granddaughter of Debbie Durila, Tom Miller 
Gathering Around the Word
Choir Pianist: Carol Smith Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: The word of life has come to us. He who was with the Father before all time has come to us. Praise God for the fellowship we have as His church. Praise God for the fellowship we now can have with Him. Let us testify to the truth that we have seen and know. Draw your highest sense of joy from knowing the Lord. For what God has done, for what He is doing in us and in our world, let us worship God together. INVOCATION
*HYMN: “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” # 123
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, the world’s priorities are all out of whack. It elevates that which is temporary, promotes division, and values those with the most strength. At times we too have bought into that way of thinking. We have allowed insignificant differences to create significant divides, we have spent much of our time trying to obtain more and more of the things that do not last, and we have looked to a false sense of strength when You teach us that true strength comes from humility. Forgive us for the many times when we have forfeited the truth that we know, revealed to us by Your word, for the alternative offered to us by the world. We are sinful but trust that You are merciful. Transform us to be able to find all of our joy in knowing You. Amen Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture: Isaiah 2: 1-5 Lois Miller Sermon text: 1 John 1: 1-4 *HYMN “The First Nowell” # 147 *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 ”Go Tell it on the Mountain” # 136 *Benediction *Postlude Safe and Happy New Year!! Merry Christmas!
Our guest speaker today was Rev. Renny Domske.
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