Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: L. We were all at once without Christ. P. We were without hope, without God in the world. L. But by the blood of Christ, we have been brought near. P. We are citizens of heaven with all the saints, having access to the Father through the Spirit. L. Worship today the one who restores our hope, our, the Lord Jesus. INVOCATION:
* Hymn “Take My Life” # 697
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that Your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward Your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of Your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what You love, and do what You command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 89: 20-37 Sermon Text: Ephesians 2: 11-22 *Hymn “I Love You, Lord” # 627 *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 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” # 306 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays:
Evelyn Herschell, Hope Diedier & Holly Harr, Ben Hathaway, Betty Fisher, Bill Stough Anniversaries: July none this week 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 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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Good morning!
We're so glad you decided to join us today!
When we meet in person, we take some time to share our weeks, and any prayer requests we have. If you have a prayer request, please add it to this post as a comment. When you are ready, use the prayer below (source) to get started.
Dear Lord,
We come here together to walk in harmony with your presence, Lord God. May we also walk in harmony with each other in our words and thoughts. Bind us together with your love and peace, Father, so that together we may learn, grow, and give glory to your name. Open your word and guide us towards a church, a family that longs for your presence and one another. Thank you for the gift of fellowship that you invite and encourage us to partake in. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the Bible. A major theme is the persecution and affliction of God’s people is a major theme. Another prominent theme is the profound truth that the Word of God is all-sufficient. There are eight different terms referring to the Word of God throughout the psalm: law, testimonies, precepts, statutes, commandments, judgments, word, and ordinances. In almost every verse, the Word of God is mentioned. Psalm 119 affirms not only the character of the Scriptures, but it affirms that God’s Word reflects the very character of God Himself: Righteousness, Trustworthiness, Truthfulness, Faithfulness, Unchangeableness, Eternality, Light. Another message of this psalm is that we are to live a lifestyle that demonstrates obedience to the Lord. Our God is a god of order.
The psalm opens with two beatitudes. “Blessed” are those whose ways are blameless, who live according to God’s law, who keep His statutes and seek Him with all their heart. Lessons we learn from this psalm are: The Word of God is sufficient to make us wise, train us in righteousness, and equip us for every good work. Scriptures are a reflection of God’s nature, from them we learn that we can trust His character, His plan and purposes for mankind. Blessed indeed are we if our delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law we meditate day and night.
Conclusion
The psalmist did not simply obey the rules. He enjoyed a relationship with God. The Law was not just a set of rules but a guide to a meaningful life. God's Law contains the secrets of spiritual growth for the people of Israel and, to a certain extent, for Christians as well. A life of obedience should not be burdensome but joyful. Faithful persons are required to free themselves from fear, prejudice, anger, greed, lust, and other vices. One of the principal causes of social discord in modern societies is the loss of trust in others and their honorable intentions. Psalm 119 and others like it open the door to the possibility of mutual trust. This stance of informed, reasonable trust begins with trust in God as the creator and educator, who draws anyone willing into a meaningful life.
Prayer
Father God, our Creator, you have fashioned us and continue to shape us into the image of Christ. Help us to understand to whatever degree we can your gracious movements in your creation, your care for all things, your love for us, and your desire that we grow in wisdom. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Questions for Discussion
Benediction
Next week's lesson will be on Psalm 130.
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.
Good morning!
We're so glad you chose to join us today!
When we meet together, we take time to share any joys or concerns we may have. If you have any prayer requests, you can add them as a comment to this post. When you are ready, use the prayer below to get started.
Loving Lord and Father, help me to feel Your closeness each day, especially in any times of troubles. Amen
This week's lesson is on Psalm 71:12-21.
Psalm 71 is part of a long string of prayers that express the hope that God will help those who trust in him. This section of Psalms addresses the suffering of either individual or Israel as a people in lament after lament. These psalms call God's attention to the humans' need for a continuing relationship or rescue. And the psalms remind the people of Israel of their constant need for self-examination, repentance and hopeful action. While this poem is a lament, we can also speak of it as a prayer. Psalm 71 interweaves requests and expressions of trust in God's righteousness and reliability throughout life. Verses 10-11: For my enemies have spoken against me; And those who watch for my life have consulted together, Saying, “God has forsaken him: Pursue and seize him, for there is no one to deliver.” These describe the insults of the psalmist's critics and enemies. They slandered not only the psalmist but also God, whom they accused of abandoning the faithful. The psalmist's real experiences are revealed in general terms, without naming names, so we are invited to consider our own experience as we consider the psalmist's troubles and he responded in faith.
On the heels of these insults, verse 12 responds to the enemies not by returning their insults but by asking for God's presence. The psalmist asserted the enemies' accusations were baseless and false and that God would prove their error and vindicate their victim. The verse's two requests are closely related. First, God's nearness allows him to save the psalmist. Coming quickly emphasizes God's nearness and his desires to respond to the prayerful request for help. This standard appeal for God's merciful presence depends on two prior ideas. First, God has shown himself to be a helper as defined by his being the one who provides needed aid unobtainable from anyone else. Second, humans often experience the need for God's aid as urgent , not as a pleasant future desire but as a present need. God's relative speed in responding to such pleas is less about a timeline than about attentiveness and care. The psalmist assumed that God wants to help in ways that bring hope-not from afar and not with needless delay. God is the one who shifts the power from the evildoers to the psalmist who has been mistreated. This change of fortune is entirely in God's hands. This verse turns back to those people (or the attitudes they represent) and asks God to change those who want to harm me by exposing their sins to public scrutiny. This would lead to everyone else recognizing the injustice and cruelty of the enemies' words and deeds. The language of shame does not refer only to individuals' internal feelings but to their status in society. Part of the pursuit of justice in the Old Testament involved ensuring that society does not reward evil behavior. The prayers of the faithful do not personalize attacks on evil people, but they do ask for God's help in real life interpersonal struggles. This verse asks God to somehow turn the enemies' wishes for the psalmist back on them. It does not ask for their physical harm but seeks their exposure as evildoers. Verses 14-16 work together as a vow of praise in direct contrast to the enemies' insults. The faithful person commits to a life of celebration of God's gracious deeds. That commitment implies a willingness to look for evidence of grace and reasons for hope in all aspects of life. This expresses the poet's desire for steady confidence in God's promises. The statement is also commitment to God and a bid for favor. The faithful person's desire is always to live in hopefulness, even when events and feelings challenge that attitude. Humans do not praise God for his sake, since God neither requires flattery nor needs to be informed about our lives. We praise God as an act of truth telling and orientation to reality. This praise happens primarily in a community of like minded people who encourage each other to see the joyful world God seeks to create for humanity. The commitment is to a lifetime of praise, whether in the midst of trouble or peace. God's deeds are so numerous that humans should spend time enumerating them while also realizing our inability to finish the list. The psalmist joins the community of the faithful at prayer in the place where Israel could gather for prayer. The one praying does not enter timidly, fearful of God's rejection or indifference, but confidently drawing on God's strength. While in the presence of God in the worshiping community, the psalmist will carry out the commitment to fair and loyal treatment for all. Since God's righteousness will be the subject of each individual's prayer, the whole community of faith will praise God's pursuit of justice and join in it themselves. The psalms shift its imagery from prayer to learning. It turns to God as a teacher. The learning process begins early and operates through the many dimensions of life. Some learning may occur in school, but that environment is only part of the whole. Learning occurs everywhere, just as long as the person pays attention to life's experiences and receives proper guidance from wise teachers. The elderly psalmist reflects on a life of learning from the days of his youth. When we declare God's marvelous deeds we are talking about creation and salvation. It can refer to the liberating plagues in Egypt, relief in an invasion or repeated acts of deliverance. The marvels also include the sustenance of the creation itself. The psalmist did not advocate mouthing empty phrases but instead expressed a deep respect for the many ways in which God works in the world. The wonders in question are diverse and deep, and we must think carefully about what each of them implies about humanity's place in God's creation. That process of thinking is precisely what the psalmist celebrates. God has gradually taught the lessons of life to an attentive pupil, but those lessons never end. The psalmist's education began in youth and continues in old age. He seeks wisdom and ask God never to forsake the role of teacher, not because the writer believes God might do so, but because it is valuable to express the human desire for God's presence during all phases of life. He wants to become wise in part so that he can teach the next generation as well. Some people could be said to have done great things, but by questionable means. God's righteousness permeates all his actions; every incredible act of creation or recreation, of love and mercy or justice, is done perfectly by the Lord. Unlike human beings, God does not waste time on trivialities but works for the good in all things. God's righteousness becomes tangible in ways that humans can identify and understand. No one else in heaven or on earth can bring about the good outcomes righteousness people experience everyday. God allows the faithful person to experience troubles, since much learning can occur under difficult circumstances. But God can also bring a person back to life, in this case figuratively. A person's trials may seem to resemble death itself, but God can revive even the dead. Suffering cannot have the last word because God has the power to restore a person's life again and bring that person out of whatever depth he or she experiences. The psalmist expects God to increase the praying person's honor rather than allowing him or her to suffer social isolation and disgrace. This is not the request of a boastful or already successful person for even more power.. Rather, this is the hope of an oppressed, downtrodden person to receive honor due to all human beings who trust in God. This hope is rooted in God's character. The prayer asks God to reverse the painful situation that the psalmist experienced because of the slander of the enemies. The Psalmist will find peace of mind at last. This request provides a fitting ending for the reading. The terrible present, with its rivalries among human beings and its moral struggles, gives way at the end to a world of healthy, ordered social relationships and deep spiritual engagement. Fitting, this prayer and others like it conclude by either praising God or promising to praise God.
Conclusion
This psalm, like others, portrays God as the head teacher in the school of life. The attentive student enters enthusiastically into the lessons even when they are difficult, even when they involve real suffering. When other people seem bent on our destruction, when everything we attempt fails, or when our most cherished plans crumble into the dust, even then, there is hope. Hope is possible because this life does not fully belong to human beings, and whatever evil we may dream of, carry out, or merely tolerate will not prevail in the end. God reigns in life. He works steadily for the good, building a world in which love prevails over hate. Hardships can teach us hope because we trust the teacher to provide valuable learning that will transform our lives and lead to a better situation. As the good teacher, God cares deeply about the welfare of his students and leads us at a pace at which we can successfully proceed toward the ultimate goal, a life of goodness and peace before him. A more righteous world begins by improving our use of language as people of faith . We refuse to join in the fearful, hateful barrage of words that does so much damage. Instead, we fill the air with praise for God's justice and mercy, as the psalm does. Better words lead to better actions and better relationships. Hope spreads from life to life to create a new world. The social alienation and pain caused by human greed, pride and envy will give way to social harmony wrought by mutual love and full of praiseworthy actions. May God grant us this comfort and bring his kingdom to earth as it is in Heaven.
Prayer
O God, our teacher, help us to learn to read the signs of your grace everywhere, to add up the evidence of your mercy and subtract the fears that overwhelm us so easily. Write on our hearts the words of joyful expectation you have opened to us, We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Questions for discussions
Benediction
Next week's lesson is on Psalm 119:73-80.
Due to the anticipated extreme heat, we held our joint picnic at Taylorstown Church.
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: Through faith we have overcome the world. It’s not by our doing but through faith in Jesus, the Son of God. We are not bound to sin and the punishment of sin like we once were. God has shown great kindness to us and we love Him! Though we are imperfect, we live lives wanting to obey and follow Him. God has done and continues to do a great work in us. He changes our outlook, our direction and shows us what leads to life. Praise God for His work in us. Worship Him for His faithfulness shown toward the people He loves. INVOCATION
* HYMN “God of Grace and God of Glory” # 307
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, You make it clear that to love You is more than just something we say. To love You means that we submit to You. That we are to deny the things we want or the things we believe about the world in exchange for Your commands and outlook. We know this to be true yet we are so quick to reject it. At times it seems like You require too much, that we are sacrificing too greatly when in truth Your ways are not burden-some and open us to true living. Forgive us for speaking of our love for You without actions that reflect that love. Forgive us for being stubborn and proud to believe that what we want comes before what You want. Restore our affections and obedience to You through the love and forgiveness we receive. Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 1 Lois Miller Sermon Text: 1 John 5: 1-5 *HYMN “Jesu, Jesu. Fill us with Your Love” # 203 *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 INVOCATION * ”A Hymn of Joy we Sing” (see insert) *Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays:
Cindy Ward Anniversaries: None this week Sympathies: To the Family of Frank Baker 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 Christian brother and friend, Frank Baker went to be with the Lord. We need prayer for Nellie and her family thru this rough time. We are going to try something a little different today and for the next 3 weeks. We will be singing same song. Today we are learning a new song. Christine Welling will be up front to lead us thru learning it.
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, Johnny Yurko, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Marilyn Ward, Nellie Baker, Karla Horner
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: God is love. Through all of God’s characteristics, we are shown what love is. There is no greater love than this, God lays down His life in place of ours. We are people who have been shown great love and we are to be people of great love. God’s redemption through perfect love is the reason we can stand confidently in the judgement. The love of God casts out all of our fear. In life and death we stand firmly in God’s great love for us. Come and worship Him for His love endures forever! INVOCATION
* HYMN “Faith of Our Fathers (Mothers)” see insert
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your grace. Once dead in our sins, You extended Your merciful love to us and we are now made alive together in Christ. Yet we confess that we are still prone at times to follow the desires of our own flesh, and for this we are sorry. Please forgive our forgetfulness of Your gracious love. We are grateful that You do not judge us according to our sins, for we would not stand the scrutiny of Your absolute holiness. Because Christ died for us, He has been judged in our place and punished for our sins. May we now, in faith, fully identify with Christ’s perfect righteousness, simply by trusting in Him. We gratefully pray this in Jesus’ name. AMEN. * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri * passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 47 Ruby Hathaway Sermon Text: 1 John 4: 7-21 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” # 804 *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 Ron Dobscha
Birthdays:
Cassandra Clifford, Caleb Cummings, Brynn Hathaway, Diana Donaldson Anniversaries: Tom & Nancy Molinaro Bob & Honey Moore 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. The session will meet the 13th of May at 7:00 pm. Missionary meeting is scheduled for the 14th of May at 9:30 am. Please come and enjoy the fellowship. The Meeting for the 250th Anniversary is this Wednesday, May 15th at 7;00 pm. Please come if you would like to help. Let’s wish all of the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day today.
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, Johnny Yurko, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, Chuck Kapaika, Frank and Nellie Baker
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. We come to worship God. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him. The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. We come to worship God. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under His care. God, our creator and sustainer. We are Yours and we worship You. INVOCATION
* HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” # 268
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of grace, love, and hope: We confess we have failed to love You with all our heart, soul and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. We ignore Your commands; we stray from Your way. We follow other gods. Have mercy on us, O Lord, and forgive us. Through Your grace, love, and hope, restore and transform us. Help us to serve You faithfully and give honor to Your holy name, we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri * passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 98 Mary Esselstyn Sermon Text: 1 John 4: 1-6 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Rejoice, the Lord is King!” # 363 *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 “Lead On, O King Eternal!” # 269 *Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Johnny Yurko, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, Chuck Kapaika, Frank Baker
Congratulations to Pastor Clayton and Leslie on the birth of their son this morning!
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Carol Smith Announcements CALL TO WORSHIP: What are we to fear? Our God has defeated the enemy. Though many things would try to pull us away, we are firmly rooted in the truth about Jesus Christ. But isn’t the enemy too powerful? His temptation too great and sin too destructive? Our God is greater than any power of the world. And that God lives in us! His Spirit empowers us! We never walk alone. Truly, God has come to us in the person of Jesus. Though the power and influence of the enemy is great, God’s power and greatness are unmatched. He has won the battle and has set His people free. Worship Him today. INVOCATION:
* HYMN “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” # 729
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy and gracious God, at times we feel so frail and fragile, getting blown about by the latest crisis, by bad news, by our short tempers and failings. You call us to hold fast to what is good, but so often we flounder, unable to find the solid thing that will center us again. Help us, we pray. Help us to see You as our center, and to cling to the good that You create in the world. Help us to set aside all our jealousies and prejudices, our betrayals and lies, and all that adds to the world’s hurt. Help us to grow even more into Christ’s likeness hat we will bear His love and truth to the world. In the name of Your Son we pray, Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri (Hymnal 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: John 15: 1-8 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Psalm 18 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Come, Thou Almighty King” # 2 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 “Be Thou My Vision” # 450 *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS: none this time
ANNIVERSARIES: none at this time SYMPATHIES: To the Family of Daren Wood To the Family of Bob Seaman 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. Ladies Tea will be held At North Buffalo Church Social Hall on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00. The entertainment will be by Coty Shingle. Tickets are $10.00. You can see Mary Hathaway or Lois Miller after church. There will be a signup sheet if you care to bake something for the tea. There will be a meeting for the 250th Anniversary. Monday night at 7 pm. Please come if you are interested in helping. Next Sunday will be our last Covered Dish Dinner after Church until the Fall. We are planning on having a cookout indoors. Soooo Bring your favorite dish and join the fellowship. Hot Dogs and Burgers are on the menu.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Frank Huffman, Sandy Stone, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Johnny Yurko, Jim King, Betty Fisher, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Chuck Kapaika |
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