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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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.
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)
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: 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)
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: God gives us eternal life. Even when we doubt or fear over this gift of salvation, God encourages us and gives us confidence. Even when we are drawn to believe what isn’t true, God restores our understanding. God hears us when we pray. We have confidence that God doesn’t forever turn us away even when we turn from Him. The Son of God has come so that we may know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true. We are His and eternal life is ours. Praise be to God! INVOCATION
* HYMN “Lead On, O King Eternal” # 269
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Farther, You teach us that no-one born of You, continues to sin. Yet we do. We sin in small ways and in great ways throughout our lives. We have been set free by the power of Your Holy Spirit and yet the power of the evil one still pulls us in different directions. You are our Father, we are Your children yet we act in disobedience every day. Forgive us for the many ways we have turned from You. Have mercy on us and extend Your grace to us that calls us back from sin. Give us new hearts that fully commit to You. Keep us from temptation and the desire to be wayward. Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Collection for Flower Fund Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 Debbie Durila Sermon Text: 1 John 5: 13-21 *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 INVOCATION: *Hymn “Take My Life” #697 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays:
June 2 Adam Gill 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. This is our last week to sing our new learn song. Next week we will have a new one. Today we will be asking for donation to the flower fund. Please see Cheryl Bell for information if you have questions. Monday, June 3rd is the “Luke 24” Walk located at the Wild Things. It starts at 6:00 p.m. It is based on the walk to Emmaus in the Bible, Chapter 24: 1-53 If you have any joys or concerns you want posted in the bulletin, please see Diana. You may call or text or email her.
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, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Marilyn Ward, Nellie Baker, Kayla Horner, Ron Dobscha
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 |
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