​Gathering Around the Word
 
Prelude:       
Announcements:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Create in us a clean heart, O God;
    Put a new and right spirit within us.
Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love;
According to Your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions.
    Create in us a clean heart, O God;
    put a new and right spirit6 within us.
Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from
our sin.
    Create in us a clean heart, O God;
    Put a new and right spirit within us.
Come, worship today the God and King that alone is able to pardon our sin and give us new life.
 
INVOCATION

*HYMN:   “Great is Thy Faithfulness”                               # 39  
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us.  Against You, You alone, have we sinned, and done what is evil in Your sight.  Create in us a clean heart, O God; put a new and right spirit within us.  Turn our hearts from loving the things of the world and a love of running from You and call us back, in repentance to love You with all of our heart, soul, and mind.  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   Debbie Mary
  Sermon text:  Philippians 3: 1-14
:  
*HYMN  “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”              # 275             
​*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
 
            INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
            “Let Us “Break Bread Together                            # 525
Communion
 “Alleluia”  (1 verse)
 INVOCATION
 “A Hymn of Joy we ‘Sing”                           (see insert)
 
             Benediction
 Postlude

BIRTHDAYS:  Butch Ward, James O’Hara, Gavin Hathaway
 
ANNIVERSARIES:
                           None this week
 
 SYMPATHIES:
         To Family of Chase Johnson
           Co-worker of Susie Cummings
                       
Today will be the first Lenten service at Upper Buffalo at 4 pm.

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.
 
 Missionary meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th at 9:30 a.m.
 
We are hosting the Lenten service on February 25th at 4p.m. There will be refreshments in the social hall after the service.
 
Just a reminder that church services will be back to 11:15 starting March 3rd.
 
This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken prayers on Sundays. You will not be forgotten to be prayed for!!

Today's guest speaker was Rev. Renny Domske.

                    Gathering Around the Word
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      from Psalm 34
I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.
    I sought the Lord and He answered me;
    the Lord has delivered me from all my fears.
Those believers that look to the Lord are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
    Taste and see that the Lord is good!
    Blessed is the man or woman who takes refuge in Him.
Come, my children and listen to me;
I will teach you the fear and respect of the Lord.
    The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
    He delivers them from all their troubles.
 
INVOCATION

*HYMN   “How Great Thou Art”                                 # 625
                      Intro verse 1 – bar- 2nd verse
 
 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Most precious Jesus Christ, thank You for taking away our sins.
Thank You for suffering so that we do not have to. Thank You for
loving us enough to die for us.
We do not deserve You and Your sacrifice. We approach almost
every day in a selfish manner. We too often think of You only when we are in need. In this “Land of the Free” we have made ourselves kings and queens of our lives –not You.
 Forgive us. Help us. Remind us of our need of You every day and every moment.
*Time of silent prayer:  
     
        *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
                 *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                        And also, with you.
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                        Acts 11: 19 – 26     Lisa Hamilton
                        Philippians 2: 1 – 11
 
            SERMON:    “I’ll Bet I Know Your Name”
 
            *HYMN     “Come Christians, Join to Sing”              # 267    
                         (Intro then 3 verses)
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers of the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”         # 354
                                   (a cappella)
            *Benediction
             Postlude

​BIRTHDAYS 
Michael Neal, Bob Moore, Rosemary Cole
ANNIVERSARIES
            None this week
 
SYMPATHIES
       To the Family of Alma Snyder
            Sister of Ruby Hathaway
    
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.
 
Lets keep Debbie Durila’s Granddaughter, Daysy in our prayers.  She fell off swing and broke her clavicle bone.  
 
Just a reminder for the Strawberry Festival on July 21, 2023.  That is on a Friday.  The time is 5 pm to 8 pm. Come enjoy the berries, music and the fun.
 
VBS is coming up on July 29 to August 4th from 6 to 8 pm.  There will be sign up sheets and registration form.
 
Don’t forget the picnic is next Sunday July 9th at 11 am at Cross Creek Park off  Route 50 in Rea.
p.s.  Renny is requesting deviled eggs!!
 
Session will be meeting July 10th at 7pm.
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Women on Wednesday will be meeting July 12th at 11am.  Going to lunch at Eat N Park.

Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Evelyn Wood, Fred Wilkinson, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Richard Ward, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Robert Paxton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Nelson Huffman, Diane(Sarah Clifford’s Mother’s friends daughter-in-law), Wendy Willard, Ruby Hathaway, Debbie Durila’s Granddaughter Daysy

This week's guest speaker is Dr. Renny Domske.

​                    Gathering Around the Word
 
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:      from Psalm 33
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.
    Sing to the Lord a new song;
    play skillfully, and shout for joy.
For the word of the Lord is right and true;
the Lord is faithful in all He does.
   The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
    the earth is full of His unfailing love.
The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him,
on those whose hope is in His unfailing love.
    Our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy Name.
    May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord,
    even as we put our hope in You.

INVOCATION;
 
 *HYMN   “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”             # 610
                            (Intro then 5 verses)                                             
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Lord God, in the light of Your glory we see the evil we have
done, the suffering we have caused, the good we have
refused, and the truth we have denied.
We have sinned. We are sorry. Heal us of our foolish sins,
wash us in Your mercy and feed us with Your grace.
Assist us to follow Your way and to freely tell others the
Good News of the Gospel---that Jesus died for you and me.
 
*Time of silent prayer:  
      
          *Assurance of Pardon
            *Response – Gloria Patri
                 *The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
                        And also, with you.
            *Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
           
            Scripture reading
                        Matthew 6: 25 – 34   Ruby Hathaway
                        Philippians 4: 4 – 9
 
            SERMON:    “Paying Attention To The Little Things”
 
            *HYMN   “It is Well With My Soul”                  # 840
                         (Intro then 4 verses)
            *Apostles Creed
 
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
            Concerns and Celebrations
            Prayers for the people
            The Lord’s Prayer
 
            * HYMN    “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”     # 837
                                   (intro then 3 verses)
            *Benediction
             Postlude

​BIRTHDAYS Lois Miller, Ed Horne, Michael Neal

ANNIVERSARIES Dave & Ina Henderson

SYMPATHIES
To the Family of Linda Hatfield, Wendy Liggett's mother
To the Family of Laverne Dinch
To the Family of Jean Danna, Walt Danna’s mother and friend of Diana Donaldson
To the Family of Don Oatman
To the Family of Alma Snyder, Ruby Hathaway's sister

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.

Just a reminder for the Strawberry Festival on July 21, 2023 from 5 - 8 pm.

VBS is coming up on July 29 to August 4th from 6 to 8 pm. There will be sign up sheets and registration forms next week.

The WOW meeting is this Wednesday, June 28th at 9:30 am. Come and join the conversation and fellowship.

​Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Richard Ward, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Robert Paxton, Wiley Myers, Keith McGill, Ron and Jean Westfall, Billie Wilson, Ed Horne, Sue Gregg, Nelson Huffman, Diane (Sarah Clifford’s Mother's friend's daughter-in-law), Wendy Willard

Our guest speaker today is Rev. Renny Domske.

Choir         # 300                    
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Call to Worship:      “ from Psalms 26”
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have led a blameless life.
I have trusted on the Lord without wavering.
     Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart;
     for Your love is ever before my eyes and my mind.
I walk continually in Your truth.
I do not sit with deceitful men or consort with hypocrites.
      I love the house where You live, O Lord.
      I love the place where Your glory dwells.
I proclaim aloud Your praise and go to Your altar.
I do not hesitate in telling of all Your wonderful deeds.
     My feet stand on level ground;
     in the great assembly I will praise the Lord.

* Hymn    “Standing on the Promises”                # 838
 
Prayer of Confession    (unison)
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, it is Your will that we should love You with heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbor
as ourselves. We continually fail. We confess that our affections continually turn away from You; from purity to lust, from freedom
to slavery, from compassion to indifference, from fullness to
emptiness. Have mercy on us. Order our lives by Your holy word, and make Your commandments the joy of our hearts.  Forgive our selfish ways and turn our hearts toward You.
 
* Time of silent prayer
*Assurance Of Pardon
Response – Gloria Patri  (page 581)
Passing the Peace
 
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
        And also with you!
 
Children’s Chat
Prayer for illumination
 
Scripture reading:
                   Philippians 4: 10-13, 19-20 Diana Donaldson
                   Matthew  16: 21 - 28            
 
 Sermon:   “ It’s Easier to Tell God What To Do”
 
*Hymn           “Jesus Call Us”                                        # 720
*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   “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”                     # 216
*Benediction
Choir        # 450
* Postlude

​BIRTHDAYS : Bob Fisher, Ed Caffrey
ANNIVERSARYS: Butch & Cindy Ward
Bryan & Cheryl Bell
Doug & Marilyn Ward
SYMPATHYS: To the Family of Linda Stough
To the Family of Donald Casto (Uncle of Don Herschell)
To the Families of Justin Crawford and Nevaeh Sheets
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.

Anyone who wants to join our church choir may do so by coming to church during Sunday School hours. Rehearsal starts at 10:45 downstairs. All are welcome to join the choir.

This Saturday, March 25, is our second clean up day. We will meet here at the church at
9:30.

​The Lenten service is at Grove UP Church today.
The service is at 4 pm with Dr. Renny Domske preaching.
Ruling Elder Diana Smith, liturgist
Judas Iscariot, John 13: 21 - 30

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, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Ed Horne, Helen Provenzano, Jean Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Carol Knabenshue Richard Wagner, Ed Caffrey, Jeff Durila, Ron Westfall, Taylor Shrontz Kopacko, Heather Waltz Simpson, Joyce Nichols, Richard Ward, Donna West, John O’Hara, Judy Clutter Donaldson, Bob Fisher’s co-worker Vincent, Susan Paul, Kathy Durila

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.
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Hymn: Away in a Manger
 
Call to Worship
​Come, and open your hearts to this season of Advent. Light the candles and hear the carols. Rest in the joy that comes with this time of year. Come and open your lives to the light of the world. We are walking toward Bethlehem and listening every step of the way for the announcement that we have found favor with God.

Call to Confession
It is in our confession that we realize our desires for God and our hope for God’s mercy. It is in admitting the truth of our lives that we take the first step toward wholeness and healing. So let us make our confession this day.
 
Prayer of Confession
Loving God it is true that we do not see Your vision for life. We get stuck in the old patterns of life and can't see beyond our bad habits and limited hope. We do not look deep enough to see You in the midst of difficulty. We do not recognize You in our longing for someone or something to take away the emptiness. Help each of us to find that deep love that is offered to us by the child in the manger. 

Time of Personal Reflection
 
Assurance of Pardon
In Christ there is no east or west,
In him no south or north,
But one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.
In Jesus Christ, there is new life.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
 
Hymn: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
 
Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
      maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
      who was conceived by the Holy Ghost
      and born of the virgin Mary.
      Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      was crucified, dead and buried.
      On the third day he arose from the dead.
      He ascended into heaven
      and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty.
      From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
      the holy catholic church,
      the communion of saints,
      the forgiveness of sins,
      the resurrection of the body,
      and the life everlasting. Amen.
 
Children's Sermon
 
Prayer of Illumination
 
Scripture Lesson
​Philippians 4:4-9

Sermon: We Are All Made for Joy
 
Hymn: What Child is This Who Laid to Rest
 
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lift up your hearts
We lift them up to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give God thanks and praise
 
Church Joys and Concerns
If you have a joy or concern to share that is not listed below, and you feel comfortable doing so, you may share it in the comments.
 
Birthdays
Dec.   13 Nicole King, Sam Jackson
14 Sue Gregg, Addison Miklic
15 Susie Cummings
16 Lynn Kalich, Dan Kalich
18  Buc Walther, Brian Bell, Jean Westfall

Anniversaries
​Dec 15 Bill and Carol Stough
18 Mike and Debbie Durila. (50 yrs.)
          
Announcements:  This year we will not be able to have our traditional Sunday School Christmas program. Instead, we will be having a virtual program on Sunday, December 20. Since we have been apart for almost nine months, we would like to share Christmas greetings and memories. 

You could take a family picture in front of your tree or in the snow, or anywhere else that seems good to you, and include a short Christmas greeting. If you have pictures or videos from past Christmases at North Buffalo that you would like to share, please send those as well.

All pictures and messages should be sent to the church email:  [email protected]  Please send these in by December 16.

SYMPATHY: The Family of Carolyn Grimes

 We added Debbie Kelley to our prayer list this week and Rick McFeeley will be going to Allegheny General for another operation on his knee to clean out the infection.  His father, Dick McFeeley fell and is in Senior Care.  Daron Wood is back in the hospital.  Seth Cummings (3 yrs. old) will be having dental surgery at Children’s Hospital on 12/31, his father Dave has had multiple surgeries on his arm and will be off work 6 months.     

Continued prayers for Roma Grose, Ruth Hampe, Susan Schively, Jimmy Davis, Judy Donaldson, Margo Johnson, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Mickey Gubitti, Chip Rogers, Dixie Avoila, Virginia Coffield,  Dennis McWreath, Chuck Warlow, Chuck Dicks, Randy Moore, Margaret Knabenshue, Janet Schively, Mary Ann Durila, Patty Nagey, Dr. Craig Fox, Karen Eisiminger, Kelley Gump, Mary Ann McFeeley, Ed Horne, DonnaWest, June and Keith McGill, Dianna Donaldson, Chuck Montecello, April Hincy, 3 yr. old Hayden Dijean, Glenn Miles, Dave Cummings, Ken Jackson, Doug Ward,  Mark Knabenshue, Rick McFeeley, Dick McFeeley, Ricky Amos, Deron Wood, Susan Alberti, Bryan Dunn, Dana Wilson, Marge McWreath and Marlene Huffman.   


Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
 
Hymn: The First Noel
 
Charge and Benediction
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We're so glad you joined us today! If you need anything during this time, please contact Pastor Gary or a session member. If you have any requests for our prayer chain, please contact Linda Miller. If you need food from our food pantry or have questions about the Mitten Tree, please contact Becky Phillips.

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.

Hymn: Just a Closer Walk with Thee
 
Call to Worship
​The God of creations calls us together. We come into the presence of the one who created us. God is not finished with us. There is more than we can be. We offer ourselves to the one who takes us from glory into glory. We give up our old ways to walk in the new path of God.

Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
​1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3     he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.