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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
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This morning's service was a shared one at the Washington County Fair. We also took some time at the beginning of the service to remember Dana Wilson.
Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 21:4-9
New Testament Lesson: John 3:14-21
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: What a friend we have in Jesus! ”A friend loves at all times” the Proverb teaches us. How wonderful it is to consider that our truest friend, Jesus loves us at all times. The Lord loves us and has made us to be true friends for one another. So we should love one another at all times. Let us worship today our greatest friend. The Lord Jesus who, out of this great love, laid down His life for ours. He alone is worthy to be worshiped, and we, His people will give Him the praise and worship due Him. INVOCATION:
* Hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” # 465
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, You have shown such great love to us. You sympathize with us in our weakness, You bear our burdens with us, and You laid down Your life when we were perishing and didn’t love You in return. You’ve been a greater friend to us than we could ever deserve. And yet, we have not been loving friends to our neighbors. We withdraw from others, choose not to care, and ignore those neighbors even in some of their greatest moments of need. Forgive us for not responding to Your love for us and for not extending that love to others. Have mercy on us for these sins and the many that we haven’t mentioned. For we trust in our loving friend Jesus as the only means of our forgiveness. 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 15: 9-17 Ruby Hathaway Sermon Text: Proverbs 13: 20, 17: 17, 29:5 *Hymn “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” # 291 *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 “Abide With Me” # 836 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Lois Miller, Michael Neal, Bob Moore
Anniversaries: Dave & Ina Henderson 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. Cruizin’ T – Town happening today, 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Location is Blaine Twp. Pavilion, Buffalo Creek Road. Across from Taylorstown Ball field. VBS is coming up in a couple weeks. See Lois Miller or Mary Hathaway for details. The date is July 8th thru 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm. VBS program will be part of regular service at 11:15 am. 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. Please everyone be careful, but enjoy the long holiday celebrating the 4th of July. It is observed on Thursday this year but also you get Friday off.
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, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Norma Jean Kelso, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Nellie Baker, Kayla Horner, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old) Ed Stavovy (hip replacement)
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Pam Stewart Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: Our God has lavished on us such great love. When we were content with being children of the world, our God adopted us and made us His own. We do not know the fullness of the glory that awaits those in Christ. But we are satisfied and anticipating that when we see our Savior’s face, we will be like Him! God finds us in our lowly state but does not leave us there. He purifies us, changes us, and redirects our lives to Him. Praise God for His saving work and sanctifying work in us. Let us gather today and worship Him. INVOCATION
*Hymn: “O Christ, The Great Foundation” # 361
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, even though we are people of the world, You call us to live in the reality of a new kingdom ushered in by Your Son. We are born, prone to the influence of the world around us but You tell us that we must be born again by Your Spirit. Every day we see and hear the Spirit leading us and transforming us and yet, we are still often resistant. Like a rebellious child, we resist the work of our Father. Forgive us Lord, for the ways we hold onto our old lives before Christ. Forgive us for ignoring and complaining about the methods you use to make us holy. From the mercy we receive, create in us a deeper sense of obedience and set our eyes on the promise of being made fully anew in the presence of Your Son. Amen. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 Passing of the peace The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Children’s Chat Prayer of Illumination Scripture: John 8: 39-47 Don Herschell SERMON TEXT: 1 John 3: 1-3 The word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *Hymn: “Take My Life” #697 *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: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #366 * Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
Ava Clifford ANNIVERSARIES: None SYMPATHIES: To 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. Today is our covered dish dinner after the service in the social hall. Please come join for good food and fellowship. Session will meet Monday, April 8th at 7 p.m. Missionary meeting is Tuesday the 9th of April at 9:30 a.m. Please join us for fellowship. Women on Wednesday (WOW) will be meeting on April 10 at 9:30 a.m. There will be an outdoor workday on Saturday, April 13 at 8:30 am, weather permitting. As a reminder, any joys or concerns, please let Diana Donaldson know.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Marlene McFeely, Carol Pierce, Johnny Yurko, Jim King, Betty Fisher, Mary Stoey, Ron Westfall, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Ron Poznick, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Norma Jean Kelso, Ron Dobscha
Happy Easter!
He is Risen!
Our guest speaker today is Rev. Renny Domske.
Easter---What a joy to celebrate!!
Prelude Announcements: Choir Call to Worship: He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! This call has rung out for 2000 years. Yet it is still as true as that first day! Christ has risen from the dead! Hallelujah! Christ is no longer in the grave! Hallelujah! The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him. And by His wounds--by His stripes-we are healed! I serve a Risen Savior, He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, whatever men may say. Christ the Lord is Risen today! Up from the grave He arose! Hallelujah! Christ Arose. He is Risen indeed!
Invocation
Hymn of Praise “He Lives” see insert Unison Prayer of Joy Lord, help us to live right. Before you act, LISTEN. Before you react, THINK. Before you spend, EARN. Before you criticize, WAIT. Before you pray, FORGIVE. Before you quit, TRY. Before you fail, GIVE YOUR LIFE TO GOD. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri Passing the peace The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you And also with you. Children Chat Gospel Joy John 20:1-9 Choir Anthem Gospel Joy John 20: 10-18 Prayer for Illumination Exploring God’s Word Dr. Renny Domske “My Mamma Martha Now Playing Mary” Hymn of Dedication “Christ Arose see insert Apostles Creed Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory—Doxology Prayer of dedication Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Communion Hymn of Celebration - Every morning is Easter Morning See insert. Choir Benediction
Our guest speaker this week is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Bob Senay Introit Choir ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP ( Psalm 25 ) L: To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul, In You I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame. P: No one whose hope is in You will ever be put to shame. Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths. L: Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You. P: Remember, O Lord, Your great mercy and love. Remember me, for You are good, O Lord. L: All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of His covenant. P: My eyes are ever on the Lord, For only He will release my feet from the snare. INVOCATION Renny Domske
* HYMN “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” # 475
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) Loving Lord Jesus, who came to seek and to save the lost, we Confess that we have lost our way. Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience. Lead us back to you. ‘Forgive us for every thought, word, or deed that has brought hurt to others. Heal the pain we have caused. We have dishonored Your Name. Grace us with Your Holy Spirit and lead us once again in the way that leads to life. * Time of silent prayer *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 reading: John 1: 6 - 14 Lois Miller Mark 1: 1 - 14 L: The Word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God! Sermon “Saturday Night Bath Night “ Responding to the Word *HYMN “There’s a Sweet Spirit in This Place” #408 *Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory - Doxology ( Page 606) *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE: Communion *HYMN “ Come Christians, Join to Sing” #267 *Choir *Benediction Postlude Bob Senay *Please stand if able
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 Rev. Renny Domske.
Prelude Music Director Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Call to Worship: Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. For God has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who dies not worship idols or swear by what is false. Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is He, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty - -He is the King of glory.
* Hymn “Shall We Gather At the River” #375
Prayer of Confession (unison) We come to You again, O God, wanting to be near You but realizing that our sin separates us. O Great God, Your word is perfect and You guard those who keep it. We confess that we have been inattentive to Your word. We have disregarded it, and failed to partake of the life, the wisdom, and the joy of its enduring light. Forgive us, O God, and clear us from every hidden fault. May we feel blameless and forgiven by You. * 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: Romans 8: 28 – 39 John 14: 1 - 6 Sermon: “Do You Know The Way to San Jose?” *Hymn “Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me” # 703 *Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology (page 606) *Prayer of Dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” #353 *Benediction * Postlude * Please Stand if Able*
BIRTHDAYS: Cheryl Bell, Allana McCoy, Debbie Mary, Karen Hanes
ANNIVERSARIES: John & Lois Miller; Frank & Nellie Baker 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. Betty would also like to request any gently used toddler clothes and baby clothes for the needy and homeless. Diapers would also be appreciated. Thank You in advance for any help. Please remember, if there is anything you want on the Joys and Concerns page let me know by Wednesday night. You can email me at [email protected].
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, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Jeff Durila, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jean & Ron Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Frank Baker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Ed Horne, Donna West, Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway, Linda Miller, Nellie Baker
Our guest speaker today is Rev. Dave Mason.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Bob Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP L: We Have come here to testify to Your love; P: Come to us, living God, and shine Your light. L: We have seen Your glory, full of grace and truth; P: Come to us, living God, and shine Your light. L: From Your fullness we have received every grace; P: Come to us; living God, and shine Your light in our darkness. INVOCATION Rev. Mason
* HYMN “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” # 35
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) Gracious God, the disciples left all they had to follow the long-awaited Messiah. You promised them hardship, rejection, a loss of comfort, hostility, suffering and finally, a cross to carry. We worry when we cannot see where You are leading; we question “why” when suffering comes; and ignore the parts of the gospel that disrupt our sense of security. Forgive us, Lord. Forgive our selfish desire to have it both ways - to follow but at no cost; to claim You but not risk anything on Your behalf; to embrace new life without experiencing the garden of Gethsemane. Remind us that we live not for ourselves but for the world, in Your stead. By the power of Your Spirit, help us be Your disciples in the word and deed. Amen * Time of silent prayer *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 reading John 1: 29 - 42
L: The Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God! Sermon “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?” *HYMN “God of Grace and God of Glory” # 307 *Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list) Minute for Mission Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Bob Senay *Doxology (Hymnal page 606) *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People Rev. Mason The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Softly and Tenderly #418 *Benediction Postlude Bob Senay
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 session will meet on the 23 of January at 7 P.M. There will be a congregation meeting on January 29 after church service. Covered dish dinner to follow church service, then back upstairs for the meeting. The congregation is asked to bring their favorite covered dish. Chicken will be provided.
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 Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Jeff Durila, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Helen Provenzano, Suzy Smith, Jean and Ron Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Frank Baker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Chuck Horton |
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