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Luke 19: 11-40

4/13/2025

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Palm Sunday 
 
Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
INVOCATION: 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:  
Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! 
  Hosanna to the Son of David! 
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! 
    Hosanna in the highest heaven! 
Come and worship the King who comes to save His people! 
 
*Hymn  “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” # 197 ​
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
O King of Glory, we confess that our praise of Your majesty has often been faint, our performance as citizens of Your kingdom, treasonous. 
For we have surrendered to the enemy by our secret and our known sins. 
For our treason You died, Lord Jesus.  For our restoration, You rose again.  Draw us closer to You in this Holy Week, that our eyes may catch the vision of Your tears, and our hearts, the wonder of Your grace.  By the Holy Spirit’s continuing discipline, let us be loyal and loving servants of the King.  Praise be to You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Amen 
 
Time of Silent Prayer: 
      
*Assurance of Pardon 
         *Response – Gloria Patri                            # 581 
  *Passing of the peace 
 
      Children’s Chat 
         Prayer for Illumination 
 
 Scripture reading:  Psalm 118  Mary Esselstyn 
 Sermon text: Luke 19: 11-40 
 INVOCATION: 
 
*Hymn  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”     # 804  
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles and offering 
            Offertory     
                  *Doxology                 # 606 
                   *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          Linda Hildebrand 
 
Anniversary      Bryan & Garnet Welling 

​Symp
athy    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 maybe in need at this time. 
 
The session meeting is Monday the 14th at 7pm. 
 
The Missionary meeting is Tuesday the 15th at 9:30 am in social hall. 
 
Please remember that your flower orders are to be handed in by Tuesday, April 15th to Diana. 
 
Maundy Thursday Service is at 7 pm at North Buffalo
Good Friday Service is at 7 pm at Taylorstown


Next Sunday is Easter!!!  There is a sunrise service at 7 am followed by biscuit and sausage breakfast.   
Regular service is at 11:15.  ​
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, Jim King, Cathy Moore, 
Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher,  
Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika,  
Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter,  
Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker,  
Jean Kuhn, Dakota Kondratowicz (14 yr old  
going thru chemo of brain), Ron Westfall,  
John Weinheimer (liver cancer), Doug Ward,  
Jimmy Davis ( Ava’s Uncle),  
Cindy and Butch Ward, Seth Cummings, 
Tom Miller, Charles Monticello,  
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John 12: 1-11

4/6/2025

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Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
INVOCATION: 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 80) 
Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, You who lead us like a flock 
  You are seated in the heavens, Your glory shines in all the world 
Awaken Your might, O LORD, come and save us                                                                                                                                                           
  Restore us, O God; make Your face shine upon us that we may be saved. 
Revive us, LORD and we will call on Your name 
  Restore us, LORD God Almighty; make Your face shine upon us that we may be saved. ​
*Hymn  “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! # 1 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
God of mercy, You sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from You and turned aside from Your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained and great when we are small. We have failed to love, neglected justice, and ignored Your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin.  Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen 
 
*Time of silent prayer  
 
*Assurance of Pardon 
         *Response – Gloria Patri                            # 581 
  *Passing of the peace 
 
      Children’s Chat 
         Prayer for Illumination 
 
 Scripture reading:  Psalm 22  Deb Rankin 
 Sermon text: John 12: 1- 11 
 INVOCATION: 
 
*Hymn  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’      # 804 
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles and offering 
            Offertory     
                  *Doxology                 # 606 
                   *Prayer of dedication 
 
  Concerns and celebrations 
  Prayers of the people 
  The Lord’s Prayer 
 
*Hymn  “Standing on the Promises”    # 838 
 
 Benediction 
          Postlude    Ron Dobscha ​

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, Jim King, Cathy Moore, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher,  Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker,  Jean Kuhn, Dakota Kondratowicz (14 yr old going thru chemo of brain), Ron Westfall,  John Weinheimer (liver cancer), Doug Ward,  Jimmy Davis ( Ava’s Uncle), Cindy and Butch Ward, Seth Cummings, Tom Miller, Charles Monticello
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Luke 14:15-24

3/30/2025

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Galatians 6: 11-18

3/23/2025

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Prelude:         Ron Dobscha 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 113) 
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, all of his servants! 
   Let the name of the LORD be praised now and forever more! 
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. 
Who is like the LORD our God?  He sits enthroned on high yet     looks upon the earth. 
He raises the poor and lowly and seats them with princes. 
Praise the LORD now and forever more! 
 
INVOCATION
*Hymn  “To God be the Glory” # 634 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
O merciful Father, do not consider what we have done against you; but what our blessed Savior has done for us.  Don’t consider what we have made of ourselves, but what He is making of us for You our God.  O that Christ may be “wisdom and righteousness, sanctification and redemption” to every one of our souls.  May His precious blood cleanse us from all our sins, and Your Holy Spirit renew and sanctify our souls.  May He crucify our flesh with its passion and lusts and cleanse all our brother and sisters in Christ across the earth. 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 7: 2b-17  Debbie Mary 
 Sermon text: Galatians 6: 11-18 
 
*Hymn  “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” # 216 
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles 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:    Ed Caffrey, John Cole, Mike Durila Sr. 
  
Anniversaries:   Bryan & Cheryl Bell 
 
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. 
 
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 by the first of April. 
 
There will be a special collection for the Memorial Flower Fund next Sunday March 30th. 
 
Make sure you check out the Sunday School Room. Our gang of volunteers did a fantastic job making it bright and cheerful.   Thank You crew!! ​
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, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher,  Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn, Dakota Kondratowicz (14 yr old going thru chemo of brain), Ron Westfall, John Weinheimer (liver cancer), Doug Ward, Jimmy Davis (Ava’s Uncle), Dennis Smiddle, Jeremy Fisher’s girlfriend's Father, Cindy and Butch Ward ​
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Galatians 6: 1-10

3/16/2025

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Prelude:         Ron Dobscha 
 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 134) 
Praise the LORD! All you servants of the LORD, praise Him! 
   We will lift up our hands in this sanctuary and praise the LORD! 
May the LORD bless us through His Word and this gathering. 
   Maker of heaven and earth, meet us now as we gather to worship You 
It is right, and we are made to give God worship and praise, let us do 
That now, joining our voices with the church of every time and to worship our God. 

​INVOCATION
*Hymn  “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service # 761 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and  
too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of 
judgement.  Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in Your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen 
 
*Time of silent prayer  
 
*Assurance of Pardon 
         *Response – Gloria Patri                # 581 
  *Passing of the peace 
 
      Children’s Chat 
         Prayer for Illumination 
 
 Scripture reading: Deuteronomy 15: 7-11  Mary Esselstyn 
 Sermon text: Galatians 6: 1-10 
 
Garnet Welling, ordained into session 
 
*Hymn  “Forty Days and Forty Nights”   # 167 
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles and offering 
            Offertory     
                  *Doxology      # 606 
                   *Prayer of dedication 
 
  Concerns and celebrations 
  Prayers of the people 
  The Lord’s Prayer 
 
*Hymn  “What a “Friend We Have in Jesus”       # 465 
 
 Benediction 
          Postlude    Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays:    Bob Fisher  
                               
Anniversaries:  Bill & Ida Reese 
            Butch & Cindy Ward 
    Bryan & Cheryl Bell 
         Doug & Marilyn Ward 
 
Sympathy: To the Family of James Durila   
 
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;  Playoffs  March 18th  
North Buffalo plays 4th Presb Church at 4th Presbyterian. 
Practice starts at 7 and game starts at 7:30. 
 
 
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 by the first of April. 
 
We are sorry to hear of Mike Durila’s brother, Jim passing.  Our prayers go out to the family. 
 
Congratulations Garnet,  welcome to the session. 
 
The Card Committee will no longer be sending out cards. ​
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,  
Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker,  
Jean Kuhn, Dakota Kondratowicz (14 yr old  
going thru chemo of brain), Ron Westfall,  
John Weinheimer (liver cancer), Doug Ward,  
Jimmy Davis ( Ava’s Uncle),  
Dennis Smiddle, Jeremy Fisher’s girlfriend's Father,  
Clayton LaPosta Sr., Clayton LaPosta,  
Durila family 
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Galatians 5: 13-26

3/9/2025

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Prelude:         Ron Dobscha 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 8) 
How majestic is our LORD? In all the earth, His majesty is declared. 
   In the heavens or on earth, His glory is seen.  From all His  
   creation He receives praise. 
When we think of all Your wonders, how You hang the stars and  
moon, how You set everything in place, who are we that You should 
care for us? 
   Out of Your great love and care for us, You have crowned us 
   with glory and honor.  
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! Come  
now and give Him the worship worthy of His name! 
INVOCATION
*Hymn  “We Are One in the Spirit” # 300 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Search us, O God, and know our heart; try us and know our thoughts.  
See where there is darkness and sin and lead us in the way that leads to real abundant life. Holy and Merciful God, we confess to You and to one 
another that we have sinned against You. We have sinned in thought, 
word, and deed by what we have done and by what we have left undone. 
We have not loved You with our whole heart, mind, body and soul.  We 
Have not loved our neighbors as ourself. Accept our prayers of repentance oh God. Know that we are sorry for choosing a path that ultimately hurts Your heart and kills ours.  Amen 
*Time of silent prayer  
 
                  *Assurance of Pardon 
         *Response – Gloria Patri                # 581 
  *Passing of the peace 
 
      Children’s Chat 
         Prayer for Illumination 
 
 Scripture reading: Joshua 1: 7-8   Christine Welling 
 Sermon text: Galatians 5: 13-26 
 
*Hymn  “Forty Days and Forty Nights”   # 167 
*Apostles Creed   (on back of Joys & Concerns) 
 
 Presentation of our titles and offering 
            Offertory     
                  *Doxology      # 606 
                   *Prayer of dedication 
  Concerns and celebrations 
  Prayers of the people 
  The Lord’s Prayer 
  INVITATION TEO THE LORD’S TABLE 
  “Let us Break Bread Together” 
  Communion 
  “Alleluia”                                       (1 verse/ see insert) 
   
  * INVOCATION 
  “A Hymn of Joy we Sing”            (see insert) 
 
 Benediction 
          Postlude    Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays:    Gary Donaldson, Blake Neil 
 
Anniversaries:       Ed & Dorothy Caffrey 
 
Sympathy:  To the Family of Wayne LaPosta 
                           Uncle of Clayton LaPosta 
 
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 11th at home. 
Practice starts at 7 and game starts at 7:30. 
 
Session meets Monday March 10th at 7 pm. 
 
Missionary meeting on Tuesday the 12th ate 9:30 in  
Social hall.  Please come join us as we fellowship 
together. 
 
Women on Wednesday meets on Wednesday the 13th 
At 9:30 in the social hall. 
 
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 by the first of April. 
 
Thanks to everyone who came out these past 2 Saturdays to help with the restoration of our social hall. It is greatly appreciated. ​
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, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn, Dakota Kondratowicz (14 yr old going thru chemo of brain), Ron Westfall, John Weinheimer (liver cancer), Doug Ward, Jimmy Davis ( Ava’s Uncle), Dennis Smiddle, Jeremy Fisher’s girlfriends’ Father, Clayton LaPosta Sr., Clayton LaPosta,  ​
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Luke 19: 28-44

3/24/2024

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​Gathering Around the Word
                            PALM SUNDAY  
 
Prelude:          Carol Smith
Announcements:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Look! Our mighty King comes on the back of a donkey!
    The fullness of God, has come to us with a sword in hand,
     ready to defeat the power of sin and death!
His ways are righteous, His judgements are just.
    Let us not turn our hearts away from Him this day, but
    forever lay palms and our crowns at His feet!
Shout Hosanna! Shout save us! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!  Come and worship Him!
 
INVOCATION
*HYMN: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna                                               # 197
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, on this Palm Sunday we read of Your willing, unwavering entry into the great city that for generations has beheld Your power and kindness.  And yet, as the Son enters in, we know that sinful hearts will quickly turn from praise to demand of crucifixion.
Today, we also too often reject the King who rides on a donkey.  We want Him to destroy our enemies instead of extending mercy, we want to be exalted instead of being humbled, we want fighting instead of peace.  Have mercy on us for the countless ways we harden our hearts and resist submission for Our King.  Save us, O 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: Psalm 118: 11-2, 19-29
                                                        Diana Donaldson
 SERMON TEXT:  Luke 19: 28-44
  
*HYMN: “All Hail the Power of Jesus” Name  # 263     *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:  “All Glory, Laud, and Honor         #196
 
                         Benediction
 Postlude 

BIRTHDAYS:
Ed Caffrey, John Cole, Mike Durila Sr.
 
ANNIVERSARIES:
             None this week.
 
 SYMPATHIES:
          To the. Family of Frank Zrimm
​          To the Family of Judy Clutter Donaldson
 
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.
 
Maundy/Thursday is March 28th at 6 p.m. in the social hall with a light meal.
 
Good Friday Service, March 29th will be at Taylorstown Church at 7 p.m.
 
Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow.
Traditional service is at 11:15.
 
Men’s Bible Study started March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home. Not
to late to join in the group.
 
Today’s Lenten Service is Fourth Presbyterian church.  The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev.
Dave Mason.
 
This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken concerns and prayer on Sundays.
​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,
Ron Poznick, Ron Westfall,
Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso
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Matthew 16: 21-28

3/17/2024

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​Gathering Around the Word
 
Announcements:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
The Lord calls His people to lay down their way of life for His.
    To take up our cross, and to devote our lives to following
    Jesus.
What can we expect in our service to the Lord?
Things will not always be smooth and easy, our old ways of life will fade away, we will be like sheep sent out among wolves.
What will we gain in our service to the Lord?
    Just as the Lord has joined the Father’s glory, so shall we.
To know God is our great reward both in life and death.  We pick up our cross and will be raised in His glory.  Come and worship our great Lord, King, and Savior!  
INVOCATION
*HYMN:   “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”                     # 12
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, You have created and blessed us with so many beautiful and wonderful things in this life.  Yet in our sin, we have made the focus of our life on these things that bring us pleasure.  We are drawn to the beauty of the world and forget how much more wonderful You, the maker of everything are.  We become so obsessed with our momentary happiness that we resist Your call to deny ourselves and follow You. Forgive us, God for putting what we want before what You command.  For ignoring the needs of our neighbors.  For withholding the forgiveness, You so freely extend to us.  As we confess these sins and the sinfulness that we don’t even see, we trust in Your loving kindness to justify and restore us.   Amen
*Time of Silent Prayer:
 
            *Assurance of Pardon
        *Response – Gloria Patri     # 581
             Passing of the peace
 
 Children’s Chat
                         Prayer of illumination
 
                        Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Lois Miller 
 
SERMON TEXT:  Matthew 16: 21-28
  
*HYMN       “Jesus Call Us”                        # 720 
*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:  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”       # 804
 
                         Benediction
 Postlude

BIRTHDAYS:  Bob Fisher
 
ANNIVERSARIES:
          Butch & Cindy Ward
          Bryan & Cheryl Bell
          Doug & Marilyn Ward
 
 SYMPATHIES: none this time.
 
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 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 W. Alexander Presbyterian church.  The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Clayton LaPosta
 
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, 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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Look Up!

3/10/2024

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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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Matthew 6:19-34

3/3/2024

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​Gathering Around the Word

 
     Prelude          
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
We come before the Lord to worship our greatest treasure. 
   We have known great blessings in our lives, but none
   compare to knowing You.
Out of God’s providence, all our needs are met.
    We need not worry about tomorrow, our God goes
    before us.
 Even in the toughest moments of our lives, we will not fear.
   .We trust in God.
Let us worship today our greatest treasure and portion in
This life, the Lord our God.
 
INVOCATION
*HYMN   “God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”        # 331                       
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide,
and too deep to undo.  Forgive what our lips tremble to name,
what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgement. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in Your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the light of the world, we pray. Amen 
 
*Time of silent prayer: 
       
*Assurance of Pardon
             *Response – Gloria Patri                             page 581
 *Passing of the peace
 
              Children’s Chat
              Prayer of illumination
 
             Scripture   Psalm 10     Christine Welling
             Sermon text:  Matthew 6: 19-34
                      
             *HYMN   “Seek Ye First”                                        # 175
             *Apostles Creed    
 
  Presentation of tithes and offering
              Offertory
             *Doxology
 *Prayer of dedication
           
             Concerns and Celebrations
 Prayers of the people
`           The Lord’s Prayer
 
*HYMN   “The Church’s One Foundation”          # 321
                       
 *Benediction
             * Postlude 

BIRTHDAYS:
Marlene McFeely, Norma Kelso, Jim Westfall
          
ANNIVERSARIES:
John & Rosemary Cole
 
 SYMPATHIES:
     To the Family of Anthony Georgetti
      To the Family of Elmo George
  
 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.
 
Covered Dish today in the Social Hall,
please stay and enjoy a meal and
 fellowship. We are having meatloaf as
 our main dish.
 
This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken prayers on Sundays.  You will not
be forgotten to be prayed for!!
 
Please note the insert today.  It is for Men’s Bible Study starting March 21 at 6p.m.
 till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home.  Address is on insert.
 
Today’s Lenten Service is at Claysville Presbyterian church.  The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Lucarelli.
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,
Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso
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