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Joshua 4:1-24

6/1/2025

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Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
ANNOUNCEMENTS; 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 16) 
 O God in You we take our refuge!  You are our safety, in Your loving embrace we find all our needs met and our hopes are born. 
   You are our Lord, apart from You we have no good things! 
Those who chase after other gods, who look to anything other than You have not known the peace that our God brings. 
We could have all the riches in the world and still it is You that is    our portion and our cup! 
You make known to us the path of life. You fill us with joy in Your presence.  Praise God today for His wonderful deeds! ​
*Hymn  “ O God Our Help in Ages Past” (verses 1 & 5) # insert 
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Merciful Father, You know all things about Your children. Even though we have dark notions inside us of greed, self-indulgence and other manners of evil, we do not desire to live in that way.  Therefore, we ask You to search our hearts and know our thoughts.  We confess all hidden sins to You now. Cleanse us thoroughly from all unrighteousness. Forgive our considerations of wickedness and free us to live each day in sincerity and truth.  We pray this in Jesus precious name, 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 22: 7-23  Debbie Mary 
 Sermon text: Joshua 4: 1-24 
 
*Hymn  “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”  verse 1 
# 475  
*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  “Jesus Loves Me: # 188 
 Benediction 
          Postlude Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays    Adam Gill  
                           
Anniversary     Dustin & Hailey Bedillion 
 
Sympathy         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 currently. 
 
We have hearing impaired devises in the hospitality 
room available to those who need help hearing.  
Please see Cheryl Bell or ask someone for assistance.
IPLF PROGRAM  

EDUCATION FOR ENRICHMENT AND SERVICE  
IN OUR PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH (USA)  
 

Wanting to learn, grow in faith, and serve the Lord in ministry?  Wondering whether God might be calling you to preach or to another way of serving the church?  
 
Inter-Presbytery Leadership Formation is a collaborative program among presbyteries to train, educate and prepare those called to serve as Ruling Elders in particular pastoral service. Led by experienced pastoral leaders, IPLF students engage in:  
  • Courses  in New Testament, Old Testament,  Reformed Theology, and Worship & Sacraments.  
  • Workshops on foundational pastoral concerns and practical ministry practices for the present ministry context.  
  • Practicums doing ‘hands-on’ pastoral ministry with supervision from experienced pastoral leaders.  
While students participate in the educational program they are discerning - in concert with their respective presbytery in anticipation for possible service based upon their gifts and the existing needs of the church in their region.  
Take the next step in faith.  Learn more at the IPLF Open  
House sponsored in Washington Presbytery on June 14, 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church or reach out to [email protected]; 724.833.0340.  You may just be surprised to find how the Lord wants you to serve.  
​
Sponsored by the Presbyteries of Redstone, Washington,  
UOV, Pittsburgh, Beaver-Butler and Shenango  ​
Continuing Prayer List 
 
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos,  
Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman,  
Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber,  
Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith,  
Fred Wilkinson, Donna West,  
Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano,  
Jim King , Cathy Moore,  
Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko,  
Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika,  
Karen Hunter, Doug Ward, 
 Butch & Cindy Ward, 
Betty Fisher, James O’Hara, 
Entire O’Hara family, Bryan Welling, 
Ron Westfall ​
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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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Luke 14:15-24

3/30/2025

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Luke 2: 41-52

12/29/2024

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Prelude: Carol Smith  
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: 
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! 
   Praise God in the heights! 
Praise God, all the angels! 
   Praise God, all the heavenly host! 
Praise God, sun and moon; 
   Praise God, all you shining stars! 
Praise God, you highest heavens, 
   And you waters above the heavens!  
Let them praise the name of the LORD! 
 
INVOCATION: ​
*Hymn  “The First Nowell” # 147  
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Gracious God, we confess that our fears and doubts can override 
our hope and faith.  When we lose sight of Your love, have mercy 
upon us, and grant us Your forgiveness through Christ our Lord,  
who intercedes for us even today.  Restore us and renew in us the  
joy of Your salvation, even as You establish our feet in the path of  
faith.  These things we pray in the name of Jesus, our Risen Savior,  
who promises fullness of life here and resurrection for the life to come. 
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 149  Lois Miller 
 Sermon text: Luke 2: 41-52 
  
*Hymn  “Come, Thou Almighty King” # 2 
*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  “We Gather Together” # 336 
 
*Benediction 
 Postlude: Carol Smith ​

Birthdays: Garnet Welling  
Anniversaries:   John & Donna West  
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. 
 
January 5th is Communion. 
 
Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary!   
As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it.  
For January we will hold a blanket drive.  Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there.  This should be about 100 blankets.  Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. 
 
We will be taking down the Christmas greens Saturday the 4th of January at 9 am.  All are welcome to come and help put them away. ​
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, David Smith,  
Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old),  
Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, 
Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner,  
Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, 
Raylin, and Madax, Cathy Moore, 
Seth Cummings, ​
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1 Kings 22: 1-28

12/22/2024

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Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
Advent candle lighting:   Cipoletti Family 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: 
We come to prepare the way; 
   The way for Christ 
The hope of Christ, the peace of Christ 
   To enter our world, to enter our hearts. 
We cry out together in the wilderness. 
   The kingdom of heaven has come near: 
We come to be part of the light 
   The light that shines in the darkness. 
INVOCATION
*Hymn  “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”  (all verses)      #88    
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Lord, we praise You for sending light into the world.  We confess 
 that we live as though the light never defeated darkness.  We confess  
that we ignore the Savior You sent to be among us and to live in us. 
We’ve kept the birth of Your Son confined to the Christmas season  
and do not yearn for His coming each moment in our waiting hearts. 
Forgive us for not opening our eyes to Jesus.  Prepare us for His  
return.  Help us rejoice in the light so that Your grace can illuminate 
the darkened places of our hearts.  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 1: 39-55  Don Herschell 
 Sermon text: 1 Kings 22: 1-28 
  
*Hymn  “Joy To the World”            # 134 
*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  “Go Tell it on the Mountain” # 136 
*Benediction 
Postlude: Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays:  December 25  Cris Miller 
 
Anniversaries:  Blake & Georgia Neil  
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. 
 
 
Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary!   
As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it.  
For January we will hold a blanket drive.  Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there.  This should be about 100 blankets.  Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. 
 
 
We are having a choir Christmas Eve.  Still time to join in!! 
The songs are very familiar and are Christmas songs. ​
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, David Smith,  
Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old),  
Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, 
Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner,  
Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila, 
Raylin, and Madax, Cathy Moore ​
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Joshua 5

12/15/2024

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Third Sunday of Advent 
                            
Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
 
Advent candle lighting:   Garnet & Christine Welling 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: 
Arise, shine, for your light has come! 
   The glory of the Lord rises upon you. 
Our hearts swell with joy! 
   We come to Worship Christ, our King! 
 
INVOCATION
*Hymn  “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”    (1st, 2, and 3rd verses)          #88    
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Precious Lord, We frequently live our lives with such mindsets.  We  
confess that we walk in dark places, trapped deep in our interior  
worlds of fear and failings. Meanwhile, we miss the coming King,  
poised to bring hope to the earth. Forgive us for being stuck in  
our comfortable and dormant routines.  Bring us into a life full of 
Your presence.  Illuminate our vision, so that we can once again  
behold our greatest love.  We wait in eager anticipation for Jesus, 
the assurance of our salvation.  Glory to God in the highest! 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 3:7-18 
 Sermon text: Joshua 5 
 Receiving new member    Debbie Rankin 
 
*Hymn  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” #804 
*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  “Joy to the World” # 134 
*Benediction 
Postlude: Ron Dobscha

Birthdays:  Susie Durila Cummings, Cyril Walther, Bryan Bell, John O’Hara 
 
Anniversaries:    Mike & Debbie Durila 
         
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. 
 
Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 17th.  
 Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. 
Game is at home with Avery  Methodist. 
 
Don’t forget today is last day to order your Christmas Poinsettias.  Any questions, see Cheryl Bell.  
 
Join us Saturday 21st at noon for a Christmas party to celebrate Jesus’ birth.  We will have lunch, a craft, children’s games, the Christmas story, and birthday cake!  Children are welcome to bring a $5.00 grab bag gift that any child would like. 
 
Christmas caroling after the party. 
Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church so we know how many people to plan for lunch. 
 
Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary!  As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it.  
For January we will hold a blanket drive.  Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there.  This should be about 100 blankets.  Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. 
 
We have 2 very important prayers for children today.  Prayers for a 9-year-old girl named Raylin who has cervical cancer. 
Also, prayers for Jeremy’s son, a 1-year-old named Madax. He had tubes put in his ears Thursday.  Betty Fisher is requesting prayers for these youngsters.
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, David Smith,  
Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old),  
Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, 
Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner,  
Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila, 
Raylin, and Madax
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Exodus 19: 3-25

12/8/2024

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​Second  Sunday of Advent 
                            
Prelude: Ron Dobscha 
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
Advent candle lighting:   Mary E. & Debbie R. 
 
CALL TO WORSHIP: 
The Lord’s might shakes the earth. 
   All of creation trembles at the power of our God. 
Great and awesome is the Lord in all the earth! 
   We prostrate ourselves before the Lord, bow down in  
humbleness before Him,  and come to worship Him. 
Worthy is the Lord to be praised.  Praise Him for his might in all 
 the earth and praise Him for His great love for us. 
 
INVOCATION
*Hymn  “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”    (1st & 2nd verse)          #88    
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 
Heavenly Father, we are guilty of thinking too lowly of You. We do not take Your commands seriously, we do not place You as the head of our lives, we do not give You the love or honor Your name deserves.  Forgive us for not taking Your Kingship more seriously.  Forgive us for trying to be the masters of our own universe when there is only one.  Have mercy on us, Almighty God.  Keep us as Your own and in Your mercy, cleanse us of our sin.  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 3: 1-6 
 Sermon text: Exodus 19: 3-25 
 
*Hymn  “Come, Thou Almighty King ” # 2 
*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  “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! # 839 
 
*Benediction 
Postlude: Ron Dobscha ​

Birthdays:  Marti Leppert, Janet Schively, Bonnie Reese, Dan Hathaway 
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. 
 
Don’t forget the Congregational meeting is being held  
after the service. Brochure will be handed out before 
the service.   
 
Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 10.  
Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. 
Game is at our sister church in Taylorstown. 
 
Session meets Monday the 9th at 7p.m. 
 
Missionary Christmas party Tuesday the 10th at eat-n-park at 11:30. 
 
Join us Saturday 21st at noon for a Christmas party to 
Celebrate Jesus’ birth.  We will have lunch, a craft, children’s games, the Christmas story, and birthday cake!  Children are welcome to bring a $5.00 grab bag gift that any child would like. 
 
Christmas caroling after the party. 
Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church so we know how many people to plan for lunch. 
 
Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary!  As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community. Each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it.  
​

For January we will hold a blanket drive.  Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there.  This should be about 100 blankets.  Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. 
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, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila
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Judges 13: 1-7, 15-18, 21-23

12/1/2024

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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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Luke 15: 11-32

7/14/2024

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Prelude:            Rob Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VBS CELEBRATION
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose
sin is covered.
   Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity,
   and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayers to You, O God.
   You are a hiding place for me; You preserve me from trouble;
   You surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice; shout for joy!
   Let us worship the LORD our God!      
INVOCATION
* Hymn   “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit                             # 408
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION:   (Unison)
 O Lord, we have sinned, and we need Your forgiveness.  Our desires
 and our affections are bent and broken. We hunger for that which
 will never satisfy, and we love that which leads us away from You.
Forgive us, Lord, for we come to You with broken and contrite
hearts. Form us according to Your nature and make us more like
You, that we may glorify You and enjoy You forever. In Jesus’ 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: Psalm 24     Kirkland Cipoletti
         Sermon Text:  Luke 15: 11-32
            
         *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   “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”                # 835
        *Benediction
                  Postlude:                    Rob Dobscha

Birthdays:  Marlene Huffman
 

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.
 
VBS will be part of the regular church service today.
 
Session will meet Monday night at 7 pm.
 
Missionary meeting Tuesday at 9:30 am.
 
Women on Wednesday (WOW) will meet on  Wednesday at 9:30 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.
 
Once again--- If you have anything you would like posted in our joys and concerns, please let Diana know.
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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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