He is Risen!
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: This is the day that the Lord has made! We will rejoice and be glad in it! The Lord is our strength and our song: He has become our victory! You are our God, and we will praise You; You are our God, and we will exalt You. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful loves endures forever! INVOCATION:
*Hymn: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” #232
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, though You should guide us, we inform ourselves; though You should rule us, we control ourselves; though You should fulfill us, we console ourselves. We think Your truth too high, Your will too hard, Your power too remote, Your love too free. But they are not! And without them, we are of all people most miserable. Now heal our confused minds with Your word, heal our divided wills with Your law, heal our troubled consciences with Your love, heal our anxious hearts with Your presence, all for the sake of Your Son, who loved us and gave Himself for us. Amen. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9 Kirkland Cipoletti SERMON TEXT: Romans 5: 12-21 *Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” # 268 *Apostles Creed (next to prayer list) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn: “He Lives” Insert * Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
April 5 Bobbie Clifford ANNIVERSARIES: None SYMPATHIES: The family of Dana Wilson 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. April 7th is our next covered dish dinner. Bring your favorite covered dish or dessert. All are welcome.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Helen Provenzano, Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue, Jim King, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznick, Ron Westfall, Norma Jean Kelso 
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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
CALL TO WORSHIP: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing! Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the One seated on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever! You alone are holy! All the earth will come and worship before You, for Your righteous deeds have been revealed for all to see. He is Risen! Worship our risen King! INVOCATION
*Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today” # 232
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty Father, You are the source of every good and perfect gift. We praise Your name for the greatest and most perfect gift: Your son, our Lord Jesus Christ. But in lifting Him up, we humble ourselves before You. We confess to You, not only our sins of omission in failing to do what we know is right, but also our sins of commission in doing what You forbid. O Lord, we are weak and feeble, slow to confess our sins and prone to wander from the path of righteousness, do not deal with us as our sins deserve but wash us clean in the blood of the Lamb and empower us by Your Spirit to live to honor and serve our Savior King. We praise You that He was born like us that we might become like Him. In Jesus Name we pray. AMEN. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 Passing of the peace Scripture: Psalm 46 Kirkland Cipoletti SERMON TEXT: Romans 5: 12-21 *Hymn: “Good Christian All, Rejoice and Sing!” # 239 *Apostles Creed (next to prayer list) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn: “Shine Jesus Shine” #192 * Benediction Postlude
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Craig Kephart.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Choir ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Even our praise comes first from You, O God . Fill our mouths with words and we give them back to You Lord, those praises are not our own; they come from You alone. Even our praise–every feeling and phrase–comes from You Having known God’s praiseworthiness, let us once again give Him our praise. INVOCATION
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Choir ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: from Psalm 42 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Where can I go? When can I go and meet with God? I used to lead the procession of the multitude to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng. Put your hope in God and do not be disturbed. I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; All your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the Lord directs His Love, at night His song is with me—He is the God of my life. INVOCATION
HYMN “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” # 275
Intro then 4 verses * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (unison) As the deer pants for the water, so my soul pants after You, O God. I need You every hour, Most Precious Lord. And yet I put myself before You. I share my needs with You, but I do not share my joys. I call to You for help and strength; yet I savor the successes to myself. Help me to acknowledge You at all times, O my God. Help me to not only call to You in my failures. I am sorry. I am a failed and fragile person. You know that right well. Thank You, O Blessed One, for always forgiving me. * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri *Passing the Peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. CHILDREN’S CHAT Prayer for Illumination Scripture Romans 5: 1 – 8 Debbie Mary II Kings 5: 1 - 14 SERMON “A Soapy Soap Opera in the Bible” *HYMN “Amazing Grace” # 649 Intro then 5 verses *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 *HYMN “ As the Deer” # 626 Acapella/ sing twice Benediction Postlude: Choir
BIRTHDAYS Mary Jane Patterson, Roma Gross, Nancy Molinaro
ANNIVERSARIES Dan & Mary Hathaway SYMPATHIES To the Family of Carol Pierce Kathy Moore’s Mother 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. We need special prayers for our 2 fellows! Frank Baker had a mini stroke after luncheon on Sunday. He is now home but still needing prayers. Also needing prayers is Bob Moore. He was diagnosed with pneumonia. He is home in medication. Prayers for a speedy recovery. Linda Miller was admitted to hospital with A-Fib on Thursday. Having an echo on Friday. That wasn’t bad enough, she tested positive for COVID. Prayers for sure.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Ricci Amos, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Diane Anderson, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Chuck Harton, Jean Westfall, Sue Gregg, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Kirkland Cipoletti Ellen Morris, Dave Henderson, Ed Horne, Doris Ann Rowe, Sue Knox, Frank Baker, Bob Moore, Nelson and Marlene Huffman, and Linda Miller
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.
Today's guest speaker is TJ Spruill.
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Praise the Lord, O my soul, all my inmost being, praise His Holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits Praise the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His bidding, who obey His word. Praise the Lord, all His heavenly hosts, you His servants who do His will. Praise the Lord, all His works everywhere in His dominion.All: Praise the Lord, O my soul. INVOCATION: *HYMN “I Sing the mighty power of God” #32 (Intro and then 3 verses) *PRAYER OF CONFESSION: unison Eternal and merciful God, You have loved us with a love beyond our understanding, and You have set us on paths of righteousness for Your name sake. Yet we have strayed from Your way; we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, through what we have done and what we have left undone. As we remember the lavish gift of Your grace symbolized in baptism, O God, we praise You and give You thanks that you forgive us yet again. Grant us now, we pray, the grace to die daily to sin, and to rise daily to new life in Christ, who lives and reigns with You, and in whose strong name we pray. Amen *Time of silent prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri *The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also, with you. * Passing the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of Illumination Scripture reading 1 Peter 2: 1 – 10 Don Herschell Romans 12: 1 - 21 Sermon “Made for This” *HYMN “Be thou my vision” #450 (no intro - 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 “ Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #366 (intro – 4 verses) *Benediction *Postlude
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.
Prelude Music Director Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Call to Worship: Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. For God has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who dies not worship idols or swear by what is false. Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is He, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty - -He is the King of glory.
* Hymn “Shall We Gather At the River” #375
Prayer of Confession (unison) We come to You again, O God, wanting to be near You but realizing that our sin separates us. O Great God, Your word is perfect and You guard those who keep it. We confess that we have been inattentive to Your word. We have disregarded it, and failed to partake of the life, the wisdom, and the joy of its enduring light. Forgive us, O God, and clear us from every hidden fault. May we feel blameless and forgiven by You. * Time of silent prayer *Assurance Of Pardon: L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you! Response – Gloria Patri (page 581) Passing the Peace Children’s Chat Prayer for illumination Scripture reading: Romans 8: 28 – 39 John 14: 1 - 6 Sermon: “Do You Know The Way to San Jose?” *Hymn “Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me” # 703 *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 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” #353 *Benediction * Postlude * Please Stand if Able*
BIRTHDAYS: Cheryl Bell, Allana McCoy, Debbie Mary, Karen Hanes
ANNIVERSARIES: John & Lois Miller; Frank & Nellie Baker 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. Betty would also like to request any gently used toddler clothes and baby clothes for the needy and homeless. Diapers would also be appreciated. Thank You in advance for any help. Please remember, if there is anything you want on the Joys and Concerns page let me know by Wednesday night. You can email me at [email protected].
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, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, Jeff Durila, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Helen Provenzano, Jean & Ron Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Frank Baker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Ed Horne, Donna West, Carol Knabenshue, Mike Diedier, Richard Wagner, Ruby Hathaway, Linda Miller, Nellie Baker
Our guest speaker today is Rev. Renny Domske.
Prelude Music Director Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Call to Worship: Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still and quiet waters, He restores the strength in my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear No evil, for You are with me. Your rod and Your staff bring me comfort. You prepare a table before me right in front of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil, and my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me every day of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
* Hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” #687
Prayer of Confession (unison) Great God, You are so faithful to us; Your promises are sure and certain; You bring us comfort. Yet Lord, we confess that our promises are unsure and wavering; Our moods and our commitment to You change like the weather. Forgive us, Lord Help us to be people who make promises and keep them. Help us to be people of Your word and our word. Forgive us our sins. We thank You for giving Your life and death for us and proving Your word by Your resurrection. * Time of silent prayer *Assurance Of Pardon: L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you! Response – Gloria Patri (page 581) Passing the Peace Children’s Chat Prayer for illumination Scripture reading: Romans 15: 1 – 7 ll Timothy 3: 1 – 5, 10 – 17
Sermon: “Let’s Go Fishing!”
*Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” #451 *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 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” #65 *Benediction * Postlude 
Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
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GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
Prelude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: To God be all glory, the One who visits us in three persons, the Holy Trinity of hope and love. People: For there is no place which is without you, O God, and no time when you are not there. Leader: For you are the beginning and the end, the source of all that is in the wonder of universal life. People: And yet, you take us by the hand and lead us, as the life of Christ walks our human way and shows us that life is stronger than death. As we honor our lost loved ones this day, give us the courage to remember their sacrifice on our behalf. Leader: In the Holy Spirit, we are gifted, again and again, and are called onward toward a future in which we are surrounded with love and grace. People: We praise and worship you, O God, for there is no other God like you.
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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. |
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