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Prelude: Rob Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Our Lord Jesus is a light that shines so brightly that no darkness can enter in. Jesus calls us, his people, ”the light of the world!” So even in the darkest of days, the perfect light of Jesus shines forth, through us, for the world to see. Our lives are to reflect our Savior Jesus. When we live like Jesus, others will glorify our Father in Heaven. And so shall we as we come to worship. Come now to worship and glorify our God. INVOCATION
* Hymn “This is my Father’s World” # 370
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, You created us to be Your image bearers on earth. That when the world sees the Children of God, they would know the Father. And yet, we often take this calling too lightly. We aren’t mindful of our speech and actions. We speak things we shouldn’t and do things we shouldn’t all while ignoring the things we should say and should do. Lord, forgive us for wanting to hide the light of Jesus in bowls so that no-one can see Him. Forgive us for our role in limiting the glory that should be given to our Father. Make us mindful of Your calling on our lives and create in us hearts that desire to fully submit to You. AMEN. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Matthew 5: 13-16 Sermon Text: Proverbs 12: 18, 16:24, 18:6-7 *Hymn “We Gather Together” # 336 *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 “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” #338 *Benediction Postlude: Rob Dobscha
Birthdays: Rosemary Cole
Anniversaries: Mike & Linda Hilderbrand Sympathies: To Family of Marjorie Beaumariage 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 STARTS TOMORROW!!!! 6 to 8 pm See Lois Miller or Mary Hathaway for details. VBS will be part of the regular church service next Sunday at 11:15 am. Our 250th Anniversary plans are coming together. If interested in any of our committees or if you have photos or anything that pertains to the anniversary, please bring it to church so we can document. Once again, if you have anything you would like posted in our joys and concerns, please let Diana Donaldson know.
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: What a friend we have in Jesus! ”A friend loves at all times” the Proverb teaches us. How wonderful it is to consider that our truest friend, Jesus loves us at all times. The Lord loves us and has made us to be true friends for one another. So we should love one another at all times. Let us worship today our greatest friend. The Lord Jesus who, out of this great love, laid down His life for ours. He alone is worthy to be worshiped, and we, His people will give Him the praise and worship due Him. INVOCATION:
* Hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” # 465
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, You have shown such great love to us. You sympathize with us in our weakness, You bear our burdens with us, and You laid down Your life when we were perishing and didn’t love You in return. You’ve been a greater friend to us than we could ever deserve. And yet, we have not been loving friends to our neighbors. We withdraw from others, choose not to care, and ignore those neighbors even in some of their greatest moments of need. Forgive us for not responding to Your love for us and for not extending that love to others. Have mercy on us for these sins and the many that we haven’t mentioned. For we trust in our loving friend Jesus as the only means of our forgiveness. Amen .*Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: John 15: 9-17 Ruby Hathaway Sermon Text: Proverbs 13: 20, 17: 17, 29:5 *Hymn “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” # 291 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Abide With Me” # 836 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Lois Miller, Michael Neal, Bob Moore
Anniversaries: Dave & Ina Henderson Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Cruizin’ T – Town happening today, 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Location is Blaine Twp. Pavilion, Buffalo Creek Road. Across from Taylorstown Ball field. VBS is coming up in a couple weeks. See Lois Miller or Mary Hathaway for details. The date is July 8th thru 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm. VBS program will be part of regular service at 11:15 am. Our 250th Anniversary plans are coming together. If interested in any of our committees or if you have photos or anything that pertains to the anniversary, Please bring it to church so we can document. Please everyone be careful, but enjoy the long holiday celebrating the 4th of July. It is observed on Thursday this year but also you get Friday off.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Norma Jean Kelso, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Nellie Baker, Kayla Horner, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old) Ed Stavovy (hip replacement)
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: God makes plans for us; He wills for us. In a world of confusion and endless roads available to us, He makes the path straight. The way of the Lord is good. He makes us prosper, leads us to life, refreshes our weary souls and bodies. God’s ways are higher than ours. We reject self-sufficiency, we refuse to do things our own way, instead God’s faithfulness and steadfast love are written on our hearts. We trust in the Lord with all of our heart. Come now to worship Him, the giver and sustainer of our lives. INVOCATION:
* HYMN “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” # 839
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, You call us to turn from our own ideas of living and the paths the world deems common and right to follow You instead. You are the guide that makes straight a path through the troubles of life and yet in our stubbornness we think we ought to be in control. We trust in ourselves instead of trusting in You. Instead of binding Your commands to us, we tie them loosely. Forgive us for seeking to serve ourselves instead of serving You and our neighbors. Restore us to straight paths that lead to life and give us new hearts that never want to stray from them. 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 20 Diana Donaldson Sermon Text: Proverbs 3: 1-8 *HYMN “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” # 291 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer INVOCATION: *Hymn “When Peace Like A River” # 840 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Karen Hunter, Amy Molinaro
Anniversaries: No anniversaries in June Sympathies: 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. Women On Wednesday (WOW) aretaking time off for the summer. They are planning a luncheon at Eat-N-Park anda trip to Hobby Lobby June 26th. Lunch is at 11 a.m. Remember the Luke walk at the Wild Things on Monday night at 6 pm through the month of June. Don’t forget about the joint picnic at Taylorstown Park on June 23rd. Worship service at 11:15 followed by food and fun. Bring your favorite covered dish!! HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL YOU GENTLEMEN Make sure you take note of all inserts in todays bulletin. Cruizin’ T – Town happening Sunday June 30th, 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Location is Blaine Twp. Pavilion, Buffalo Creek Road. Across from Taylorstown Ball field VBS is coming up in a couple weeks. See Lois Miller or Mary Hathaway for details. The date is July 8th thru 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm. VBS program will be part of regular service at 11:15 am. A family needs help after their home was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. Lois Miller asks to have this in the bulletin.
250th Anniversary North Buffalo Church
We have set up various committees – historical, hospitality, banquet, bulletins, invitations, publicity, etc. – to work on different parts of the anniversary celebrations. We plan to have a weeklong series of events in May 2025 to celebrate. We also plan to have a yearlong service campaign. If you are interested in planning details, decorating, gathering church history, fundraising, or anything else, we would love to have you join us. Meeting dates will be announced on Sundays – please attend – your input will be greatly appreciated. It would be great if the Women’s Missionary, WOW, VBS, etc. participate by creating displays showing all of their contributions to making NBC the church that it is. We are also planning to gather memories and pictures of the church. Start thinking about anything you would like to share! Proposed Weeklong Celebration Sunday May 11, 2025 ------- Traditional service at 11:15 am and a special modified Evening Service at 6:30 pm Tuesday May 13, 2025 --- Host the Washington Presbytery Meeting - 7:00 pm Everyone is invited – contact Don Hanes a couple weeks before and he will get you registered. Wednesday May 14, 2025 --- Formal banquet at the Elks – doors open 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm – many details to be established Friday May 16, 2025 – Ron Retzer Trio are scheduled to perform at North Buffalo Church - opened to the entire community Sunday May 18, 2025 -- Traditional service – invite Taylorstown to join – Communion
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Norma Jean Kelso, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Nellie Baker,Kayla Horner, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old)
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Let the wise listen. Come, draw near to the Lord and add to your learning. We come to the Lord to obtain guidance. The fear of the Lord is the foundation of knowledge. We will listen to the Lord and our dwelling will be secure. We will be at ease and will not dread disaster. Come and worship the Lord. He is the source of all wisdom and guides us on the path to life. INVOCATION:
* HYMN “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us # 187
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty God, You are faithful, true, and unchanging, but we do not always trust and obey You as we should. In our pride we challenge Your rule over us. In our shortsightedness we are slow to obey, or we ignore Your commands altogether. In our rush to claim what is ours, we forget that everything belongs to You. In thought and deed, we have sinned against You. Open our eyes, God, to see You as You are. Forgive us for these and other sins and have mercy on us in Jesus’ 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: 2 Corinthians 4: 13 - 5: 1 Christine Welling Sermon Text: Proverbs 1: 1-7, 20-33 *HYMN “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” # 291 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “I, The Lord of Sea and Sky” # 69 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays John O'Hara
Sympathies Family of Wiley Myers, Mary Jane Patterson's brother 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 meeting Monday, June 10th at 7 pm Women's Missionary Meeting is June 11 at 9:30 am in the social hall. All are welcome to join us in fellowship. Women on Wednesday are taking time off this summer. They are planning a couple of events during the next couple of months. Start up will be in September on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Remember the Luke walk at the Wild Things on Monday night at 6 pm. Don't forget about the joint picnic at Taylorstown Park on June 23rd. Worship service at 11:15 followed by food and fun. Update on Doug Ward. He is doing better. Moving out of ICU and into a regular room. He has a knee brace for support.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Marilyn Ward, Nellie Baker, Kayla Horner, Ron Dobscha, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old)
Today was our picnic with Upper Buffalo. Due to the rain, we were unable to meet at the park, and instead had worship and lunch at Upper Buffalo.
Our guest speaker was RE Sarah Angelo.
Announcements
We are blessed to have RE Sarah Angelo lead us in worship and Angelina Scott provide our music. Upper Buffalo's mission partner for the month of July is the Presbyterian Senior Care. Our loose offering today will be designated for the care of seniors at the Washington campus. You are invited to the Annual Presbytery Picnic this Tuesday evening July 11th from 4-8 pm at Shelter #4 Cross Creek Park (West Middletown side) Please call the Presbytery office to RSVP 724-222-1500 Please keep in prayer the evangelists from Southwest Bethel Synod in Ethiopia who have launched a five-week evangelism campaign in Ethiopia and the US. The head of the Southwest Bethel Synod, Rev. Lukas Cham, is currently visiting the Washington Presbytery. You are invited to join your friends and neighbors for the July Community Luncheon at Upper Buffalo on Wednesday, July 12th at noon. August Community Luncheon will be held on August 9th. Please plan on attending a Strawberry Social hosted by North Buffalo on Friday, July 21st from 5-8 pm. Enjoy dessert and good music! North Buffalo is holding VBS the week of July 31 from 6-8 pm. Church at the Fair will take place on Sunday, August 13th at 10 am. The Annual Faith & Family Night at the Wild Things is scheduled for Saturday evening, September 2nd. Tickets are free to churches but must be requested in advance.
Prayer Request
Washington Presbytery and the Southwest Bethel Synod in Ethiopia have been partners for over 30 years. The Presbyterian mission there was started in 1947 by Rev. Charles Haspels whose first church was Emanuel Presbyterian in 84 PA. The church in Ethiopia is growing by leaps and bounds and Southwest Bethel Synod now has over 500,000 members! Washington Presbytery has supported this vital mission over the years through the Pumpkins for Ethiopia Literacy Centers projects, establishing an endowed chair in Rev. Haspels' honor at the Seminary, and visits back and forth. To recognize our partnership Rev. Lukas Cham, head of the Synod, has arrived in the United States and will spend the next 6 weeks visiting churches in the Washington Presbytery. Our Ethiopian Partners have begun a 6 week evangelism and prayer campaign. Thirty young evangelists will be traveling throughout the Southwest Bethel Synod area to share the good news of Jesus Christ. We are asked to uphold these evangelists in prayer. They will first go out to the towns where they live. This is inspired by the directive from Jesus to go to Jerusalem, Samaria, and the ends of the earth; they decided to start near home and move each week into harder and stranger places. After we pray, we are encouraged to send an email message to [email protected] letting them know we prayed for their work in Biftu. We can raise their spirits with a hundred messages, possibly one thousand. Please remember to pray not only for the work in Ethiopia, but also for renewal, revival, discipleship, witness and growth in our American church. There is great power in prayer together. Knowing that you don't pray alone, and thousands in Ethiopia are also praying for us at this time.
This week's guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
Announcements
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 11 - 15 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. Don't forget to mark your calendars for our second annual church picnic August 28th, located at the Cross Creek 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 pm at Thomson Hill Park. Guests and children are welcome and there will be fun for all ages. Please RSVP by July 5th.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers for all our soldiers and those that have been deployed to help overseas. Prays for the Pulpit Nominating Committee (PNC) as they search for the appropriate person to serve our church. Please pray for Betty Anderson, Mary Hathaway's mother who is scheduled for surgery. Prayers for Wendy Liggett having surgery. Added to the prayer list is Marilyn Ward who has been experiencing sciatic nerve pain. Prayer request for Nelson Huffman. Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason. Our joys and concerns and announcements are shown beneath the video. BIRTHDAYS Lois Miller ANNIVERSARIES Carolyn and Dave Lozano JOYS AND CONCERNS: Jim Kuhn has been transferred to South Hills Rehabilitation Center, 201 Village Drive, Room 114, Canonsburg PA 15317. I am sure Jim would appreciate a card. Please keep Jim and Jean in your prayers. Added to our Prayer Chain this past week was Helen Wagner who had emergency surgery for a perforated intestine. Helen is Debbie Mary’s mother. The operation was successful and Debbie thanks everyone for their prayers. Also Hope Diedier, Betty Fisher’s daughter was in Magee Hospital overnight, starting her on an IV of strong antibiotics for infection. They released her to go home the next day and to see her doctor. SYMPATHY To The Family of John Obenour To The Family of Barbara Hatfield Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Dixie Avoila, Chuck Dicks, Randy Moore, Karen Eisiminger, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill, Glenn Miles, Roger Riggs, Doug Ward, Deron Wood, Marge McWreath, Tim Knabenshue, Bill Stewart, Adam Moore, Frank Huffman, Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Marlene Huffman, Betty Matthews, Cory Patrick, Tom Westfall, Mary Ann Durila and Donald Potts. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
REMEMBER OUR FOOD COLLECTION: And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Mark 6:37. June’s collection is cereal bars and pop tarts, snack crackers, microwave mac and cheese and juice boxes. Please remember our food pantry is available to anyone in need. Replenish with your hands and listen for the need with your ears. Contact Becky Phillips with any need in the community or to donate.
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: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Call to Worship This morning we are on a path to our God. Winding through the ordinary, weaving through the busyness, overcoming roadblocks and detours. A way to go home, leaving the past in the past and moving from darkness to light. Advent is a path to our God that provides an opportunity to hear God's voice.
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: O Day of Rest and Gladness
Call to Worship Lord we come this morning with open hearts and open minds. We come looking for guidance as we make tough decisions that affect our lives in ways that we cannot imagine. And in the process of making those decisions we recall how important our relationship with You can be. As life's problems continue to confront us, help us to be prepared for what is ahead. Please Lord, give us a great sense of comfort and contentedness in each new day that we are blessed with. |
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