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Today’s guest speaker is CRE Jack Snodgrass.
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Music today by Aleta Starkey Music Director Bob Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Responsive Reading Isaiah 66: 1-2 1: Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is My throne. and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? 2: For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,” Says the Lord. “But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word.”
INVOCATION
HYMN: “ My Country,Tis of Thee” 337 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (in unison) Gracious God, since You are light, never but in unapproachable light, my darkened heart and sinful nature are revealed to you in stark detail. Your anger pierces the armor of unfaithfulness and hubris as my shame precedes me. Your son, Jesus Christ, essence of Your light but approachable light shines in the darkness of my soul, ridding me of dark thoughts, doubts, and rancorous rebellion. By His faithful guidance and the Holy Spirit’s encouragement I might yet attain Thy Grace and become pleasing in your eye. Amen. In our moments of honest reflection, we realize how often we fall short of our goals to follow you. In that knowledge, let us confess our shortcomings to God. Time of Silent Prayer ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Inasmuch as the sacrifice of Jesus Christ ushered in a covenant so our hearts are sealed with pardon and salvation. People: In Christ Jesus we are forgiven! Rejoice! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Passing of the peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be w you. P: And also, with you. Response – Gloria Patri PRAYER OF ILLUMINATIOIN Children’s Chat Scripture reading Luke 9: 51-62 Samaritan Opposition
Sermon “Keep your hands on that plow, hold on”
HYMN: “Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory” 354 *Apostles Creed (page 35 in front of hymnal) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory Aleta Starkey Doxology (Hymnal page (606) Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer HYMN: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” 834 BENEDICTION
JOYS ANDCONCERNS
BIRTHDAYS Kathy Gibson, Bob Moore, Donna West, Rosemarie Cole ANNIVERSARIES Tom & April Waltz JOYS AND CONCERNS Prayers for all our soldiers and those that have been deployed to help overseas. Prayers for the Pulpit Nominating Committee (PNC) as they search for the appropriate person to serve our church. Sympathy to the Mable Hull Family. Added to the prayer list is Tyler Bedillion and Mary Tonic. ANNOUNCMENTS: The Church would like to thank Aleta Starkey for being our guest musician today. We sure do appreciate her being here today. Remember our Food Collection. And Jesus said, “you give them something to eat.” Mark 6: 37. Please let Betty Fisher know if you are aware of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Vacation Bible School – “ Rocky Railway” July 11th – 15th. VBS will be held in the evening 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There is a sign-up sheet on the back table for helpers and anyone willing to bring snacks – fruit, cheese, chips, cookies, etc. Please see Mary Hathaway or Lois Miller if you have any questions. Heads up!!! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our second annual church picnic August 28th, located at the Thomson Hill Park, West Middletown. Church service will be held there at 11:00 AM. Come for the service and stay for the food, games and fellowship. Time for another picnic!! Join your Washington Presbytery community for a time of fellowship, worship, and a great meal on July 12th starting at 4:30 p.m. at Thomson Hill Park. Guests and children are welcome and there will be fun for all ages. Please RSVP by July 5th. Just to let you know!! There will be a trial emergency evacuation on Sunday, July 24th after church services. Bob Fisher will do the instructions with the help of Dr. Renny Domske. There are instructions on the table as you come in the side door.
Continuing Prayer List
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, June & Keith McGill, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Laura Davis, Nancy Hepinger, Betsy Martin, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Amy Ward, The Warlow Family, Pat Haggerty, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Wendy Liggett, Betty Fisher, Ina and Dave Henderson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Frank Riggle, Sarah Racco, Betty Anderson, Marilyn Ward, Nelson Huffman, Doug Ward, Ed Caffrey, Tyler Bedillion and Mary Tonic.
JUNE 13 SESSION MEETING
At the June 13th session meeting, clerk of session, Don Hanes reported that we had received documentation from the state verifying our corporate status is intact and up to date. The congregation also held a special meeting June 19th to approve our church’s new bylaws retroactively. Don explained at that meeting that state approval of our corporation is important for maintaining our name and our tax-exempt status. The church has already received the final signed contract for rehabilitation of the stained-glass windows. Session also voted to institute a policy that donors will be recognized at the time of gifts but plaques will only be used to remember a member’s service to the church at the time of their passing. North Buffalo Church, in coordination with Upper Buffalo Church, will host the July 12th presbytery picnic at Thompson Hill, Cross Creek Park. The picnic will run from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. A devotional, music, games and a report of happenings at the General Assembly. Deadline for reservations is July 5th and the churches will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, drinks, plates and napkins. The presbytery will reimburse the churches for most of the expenses. Nellie Baker will represent North Buffalo at the picnic. This also will be a fun way to fulfill our responsibility to host a presbytery meeting. Vacation Bible School will resume this summer with a program from 6 to 8 p.m., July 11th to the 15th. The theme will be “Rocky Railroad.” Organizers are looking for leaders and people to contribute snacks Because it would have conflicted with the VBS, the next session meeting will be held after church on Sunday, July 10. The session also voted to have the choir take the summer off and resume in September.
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Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
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Easter Worship
Prelude Music Director Robert Senay Announcements Choral Introit “Come Christians Join to Sing” CALL TO WORSHIP He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! He was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him. And by His wounds---by His stripes---we are healed. He died for the sins of each one of us here. But He no longer is in the grave; He has risen from the dead! Christ the Lord is Risen today! Up from the grave He Arose! He Is Risen! Christ Arose! Hallelujah! He is Risen indeed!
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROlT CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord. People: This church opens wide its doors and welcomes you in the name of the Lord. Leader: I thank you that you have answered me; your loving acceptance will be my salvation. People: This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Leader: Blessed is the one who comes. People: We bless you from the house Of the Lord. Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! All: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Robert Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Let your lives witness to Christ’s love. People: And may our words bring reconciliation. Leader: Let your thoughts be of peace. People: And our touch bring healing. Leader: Let your actions count for justice, People: And may our faith be a sign of hope. Leader: Let our time of worship here and now be a true blessing for us all and restore joy and praise to our lives. INVOCATION Rev. Mason
Today’s guest speaker is Nellie Baker CRE.
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Gathering Around the World
Prelude Music Director Robert Senay ANOUNCEMENTS: CHORAL INTROIT: “Come All Christians, Be Committed” CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Oh God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirst for you. People: So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Leader: Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. People: So, I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. People: Let us worship God!
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
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Gathering Around the Word
Music Director Robert Senay Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Blessed is the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. People: But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on the Lord’s law she meditates day and night. Leader: He or she is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he or she does prosper. People: Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Leader: Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgement, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. People: For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. INVOCATION Dr. Domske
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT For Those Tears I Died CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come into this sacred space to worship God. People: God of mystery, in you I trust; never let me be ashamed. Leader: Come into this sacred space to worship God. People: Be to me a rock for dwelling in, a secure place for retreating to, time and time again; a rock for my restoration. Leader: Come into this sacred space to worship God. People: Sustain me against the hand of the unjust and the ruthless. Leader: Come into this sacred space to worship God. People: For you are my hope, my trust since my early years. I have relied on you from the womb; from my birth you have sustained me. In you is my wonder again and again and again. –from Psalm 71
Today's guest speaker was Dr. Renny Domske.
PRELUDE Carol Smith
INTROIT ”Go and Tell Others” CHOIR ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP LEADER: Who do men say that I am? PEOPLE: Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. LEADER: The Virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son. PEOPLE: And they will call Him Emmanuel - which means, “God with us.” LEADER: For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ALL: Which You have prepared in the sight of all people. INVOCATION DR. Domske Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason. All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service. Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Carol Smith ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Presents unwrapped, People: Batteries are all run-down. Leader: Christmas trees are turning brown. People: Still, one present glows so bright -- Leader: The Child in a manger with heavenly light. People: Christmas continues the whole year round Leader: Whenever love and kindness abound. People: So gather your wits and sing loud and strong. Leader: Christmas continues, so raise up your song! JOINT WORSHIP SERVICE NORTH BUFFALO UPPER BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES WELCOME YOU December 24, 2021 7:00 P.M. Enter in silence Wait in Prayer Worship in Reverence Go in Peace Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome and Merry Christmas! We extend our greeting for a very blessed Christmas and happy holiday season. May each of you experience the true meaning of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! PRELUDE A Medley of Carols 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Matthias Hirst, musician Rev. Mason, recorder THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES 7:00 PM PLEASE STAND THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE The Herschell Family Leader: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Jesus Christ, the son of Mary, the son of God is born this night. People: God's word has been made flesh among us. Leader: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. People: Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness - on them a light has shined. Leader: You, O Lord, have multiplied the nation. You have increased its joy. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder. People: His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Leader: He is also called Emmanuel, for in him God is with us. UNISON: We honor Messiah with Christ candle's flame Our Christmas Eve candles glad tidings proclaim. O Come all you faithful, rejoice in this night, As God comes among us, the Christian's true light. Lessons and Carols *CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful all verses 193 Leader: Let us Pray. People: Eternal God, this holy night is radiant with the brilliance of your one true light. May the hope, the peace, the joy, and the love represented by the birth in Bethlehem this night fill our lives and become part of all that we say and do. PLEASE BE SEATED FIRST LESSON LUKE 1:26-38: The Angel Visits Mary Cheryl Bell 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”[a] 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 And Mary said to the angel, “How shall this be, since I have no husband?”35 And the angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born[b] will be called holy, the Son of God. 36 And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. CAROL What Child is This? All verses 180 SECOND LESSON LUKE 1:39-45 Mary and Elizabeth Don Herschell 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechari′ah and greeted Elizabeth.41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” CAROL Away In A Manger All verses 185 THIRD LESSON LUKE 2:1-7: The Birth in Bethlehem Bob Fisher In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment, when Quirin′i-us was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.6 And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. 7 And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. CAROL O Little Town of Bethlehem v. 1, 2 178 FOURTH LESSON Luke2: 8-14 The Angels & The Shepherds Dana Wilson 8 And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; 11 for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!” PLEASE STAND CAROL Angels We Have Heard On High All verses 192 PLEASE BE SEATED FIFTH LESSON LUKE 2:15-20 The Shepherds Worship Don Hanes 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child; 18 and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. CAROL: Go, Tell It On the Mountain v. 1, 2 205 SIXTH LESSON John 1: 1-5, 10-12, 14 St. John unfolds the mystery of Christ’s birth Rev. Mason In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not. 11 He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. PLEASE STAND CAROL: Hark the Herald Angels Sing v. 1,2 184 PLEASE BE SEATED THE OFFERTORY PRAYER THE OFFERTORY “The Birthday of a King” by W.H. Neidlinger Rev. Mason, tenor THE DOXOLOGY 809 PLEASE STAND THE DEDICATORY PRAYER Thank you, Lord, for the gifts of giving and service in your name. AMEN THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES On that cold night 200 years ago, Franz Gruber had to play his guitar because the church organ was not functioning. Tonight, in respect for tradition, I will sing a verse of “Stille Nacht” in German. During this, the Pastor will light his candle from the Christ candle, the ushers will light their candles from the Pastor’s candle, then the ushers will light the candle of the worshiper in each pew nearest to the aisle. Please hold all lighted candles upright (dripping?) Our singing of “Silent Night” will commence once all the candles have been lit. Bless you! THE HYMN “Silent Night, Holy Night “ Franz Gruber “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” Rev. Mason INTRODUCTION Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, ‘round you virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake, at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born. Silent Night! Holy Night! Son of God, love’s pure light, Radiant beams from thy holy face,With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus Lord at thy birth. Silent Night! Holy Night! Wondrous Star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Al-le-lu-ia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born. (Please extinguish all candles and deposit them in the vestibule as you leave the service.) THE BLESSING Leader: May He who by His incarnation gathered into one thing all earthly and heavenly, grant you the fullness of inward peace and goodwill, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. PEOPLE: AMEN! PASSING OF THE PEACE THE POSTLUDE Joy to the World 171 Watts/Handel THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES * Late Arrivals may be seated by the ushers.  |
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