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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 63: 1-4) O God, You are my God: I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; My flesh faints for You, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary, beholding Your power and glory. Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name. INVOCATION: *Hymn “Here in this Place” # 401 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a judgement that consumes us. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; And grant us grace to grow evermore in the likeness and image of Jesus Christ. For it is His 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: Genesis 17: 1-13 Lois Miller Sermon text: Galatians 3: 15-29 Sermon “Heirs of The Promise Fulfilled, No Turning Back” *Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” # 463 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 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 Ron Dobscha
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 124) If the LORD had not been on our side our troubles would engulf us If the LORD had not been on our side we would be swept away Praise be to the LORD who has not abandoned us to destruction Our help is in the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth Come now, all you people and let us worship the LORD. INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” # 451
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy and merciful God, in Your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against You. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, in forgetting Your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease You. Forgive our sins and help us to live in Your light and walk in Your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Zephaniah 1: 7 Kirkland Cipoletti Sermon text: Galatians 4: 1-7 *Hymn “Take My Life” # 697 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *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: Helen Provenzano, Cheryl Bell, Debbie Mary, Allana McCoy
Anniversaries: none this week Sympathy: 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. Dartball; Feb. 4th at Fairhill Manor Church at 351 Montgomery Ave., Wash., Pa. Practice at 7 and Game starts 7:30. .The missionary meeting and WOW meetings will start up again in February weather permitting. Remember to pick up an order form for the 250th Anniversary. They are on the table by the sign in sheet. The traditional Super Bowl of caring 2025 Mission for the City Mission will be on February 9th. Super Bowl Sunday!! Debbie Rankin’s brother is doing better and off the vent. Getting him up to chair today. Keep up with the prayers. Kimberly Gooding has requested prayers for her father John Weinheimer. He was diagnosed with liver cancer and starting chemo. She visited our church a couple weeks ago and contacted Don Herschell for him to be added to our prayer list.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn, Riley, Dakota (14 yr old going thru chemo of brain), Joe Rankin (Debbie’s brother in Hospital on Vent.) John Weinheimer (liver cancer),
Anniversaries: John & Lois Miller
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. Dartball; Feb. 11th at Home with Jefferson Ave. Church Practice at 7 and Game starts 7:30. Session Meeting Monday the 10th at 7 pm. Missionary meeting Tuesday at 9:30 in Sunday School Room. Women on Wednesday (wow) meet on the 12th at 9:30 in Sunday School Room. Remember to pick up an order form for the 250th Anniversary. They are on the table by the sign in sheet. The traditional Super Bowl of caring 2025 Mission for the City Mission will be on February 9th, today, Super Bowl Sunday!! Debbie Rankin’s brother is doing better and off the vent. Keep up with the prayers. Kimberly Gooding has requested prayers for her father John Weinheimer. He was diagnosed with liver cancer and starting chemo. Dakota (14 yr, old with brain tumor) had another surgery on Monday. Grandfather said it went well. Update on Doug Ward. After 43 days in hospital is now home and waiting for swelling of leg to go down so he can be fitted for his prosthesis.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn, Dakota Kondratowicz (14 yr old going thru chemo of brain), Joe Rankin (Debbie’s brother in Hospital on Vent.), John Weinheimer (liver cancer), Doug Ward, Ron Minor ( Betty Fisher’s brother), Charles Monticello (Diana’s brother)
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (Psalm 63: 1-4) O God, You are my God: I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; My flesh faints for You, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary, beholding Your power and glory. Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name. INVOCATION: *Hymn “Here in this Place” # 401 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a judgement that consumes us. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; And grant us grace to grow evermore in the likeness and image of Jesus Christ. For it is His 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: Genesis 17: 1-13 Lois Miller Sermon text: Galatians 3: 15-29 Sermon “Heirs of The Promise Fulfilled, No Turning Back” *Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” # 463 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 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 Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Helen Provenzano, Cheryl Bell, Debbie Mary, Allana McCoy
Anniversaries: none this week Sympathy: 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. Dartball; Feb. 4th at Fairhill Manor Church at 351 Montgomery Ave., Wash., Pa. Practice at 7 and Game starts 7:30. .The missionary meeting and WOW meetings will start up again in February weather permitting. Remember to pick up an order form for the 250th Anniversary. They are on the table by the sign in sheet. The traditional Super Bowl of caring 2025 Mission for the City Mission will be on February 9th. Super Bowl Sunday!! Debbie Rankin’s brother is doing better and off the vent. Getting him up to chair today. Keep up with the prayers. Kimberly Gooding has requested prayers for her father John Weinheimer. He was diagnosed with liver cancer and starting chemo. She visited our church a couple weeks ago and contacted Don Herschell for him to be added to our prayer list.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn, Riley, Dakota (14 yr old going thru chemo of brain), Joe Rankin (Debbie’s brother in Hospital on Vent.) John Weinheimer (liver cancer),
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 130) Out of the depths, we cry to You, O LORD! Let Your ears be attentive to our pleas If You, O LORD remembered our sins, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness! We wait for the LORD, our souls wait and in His word we hope All you people, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love. He has redeemed His people. Let us together worship our great God and redeemer. INVOCATION: *Hymn “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” # 187 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, when our flesh fails us, when we give in to the sin that desires to pull us away, when we fail to flee temptation, have mercy on us. All of us have been led by our flesh instead of Your Spirit. We have fallen short sometimes in great ways that are brought to light and sometimes in our hearts where only You can see. Our only hope is in a Redeemer who takes the cross in our place. Forgive us Lord, and remember the work of Your Son when we have sinned. Restore to us the peace that comes through forgiveness and reset our focus on following 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: Psalm 19 Suzie McCoy Sermon text: Galatians 3: 1-15 *Hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” # 14 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” # 834 Benediction Postlude Carol Smith
Birthdays: Ida Reese , Debbie Rugg
Anniversaries: none this week Sympathy: 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. Dartball; There will be 2 games this week. Both at Home. Last game was postponed because of bad weather. Practice at 7 and Game starts 7:30 Tuesday: We play Free Methodist Church. Thursday: West Washington United Methodist Church. Don’t forget to stay for the Congregational meeting at 12:30 this day. Hospitality table will have snacks and beverages. Time to look over packet and do some socializing with fellow church family. Today is the last day for our giveback blanket project. Thank you everyone for your contribution. It is appreciated. The missionary meeting and WOW meetings will start up again in February weather permitting, The traditional Super Bowl of caring 2025 Mission for the City Mission will be on February 9th. Super Bowl Sunday!! Insert in the bulletin today is the order form for our 250th anniversary. Please fill out and return to Don Hanes by April 1st.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn, Riley, Dakota
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 140) We praise You, sovereign LORD! You shield us in times of trouble. The LORD secures justice for the poor The LORD upholds the cause of the needy The righteous will praise Your name Surely they will live in Your presence We come now to worship You, O LORD. You have rescued and upheld Your people! INVOCATION: *Hymn “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood” (See Insert) * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, when our lives are filled with trouble and the circumstances of this life, we often forget all that You have done for us and in us. Instead of turning to You in thankfulness and for help, we often hide ourselves from You. We doubt Your power and control over creation and we try to go at this life on our own. We don’t love You or love our neighbors as we should. We reject Your commands as the rule of our lives. Forgive us for the many ways we have sinned and bring those sins to light so that we may turn to You again. Have mercy on us and remember our sins no more. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5 Mary Esselstyn Sermon text: Galatians 2: 15-21 *Hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” # 263 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *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
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 Jan 29th at 7 pm Dartball; Tuesday Jan, 21 at home against West Washington. Practice starts at 7 and game starts 7:30. Next Sunday, January 26th is our Congregation Meeting after Taylorstown church service is over. Please stay for snacks at hospitality table and friendship till 12:30 when the meeting will start. January 26th is the last day for our giveback blanket project. Thank you everyone for your contribution. It is appreciated. The missionary meeting and WOW meetings will start up again in February weather permitting, Jean Kuhn is coming along slowly but progress is going great. She misses being here with church family.
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We praise you LORD with all of our hearts. We bow down before You, and praise Your name When we call, You answer us May we sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the Lord is great Though the LORD is exalted, He looks kindly on the lowly Even when we walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve our lives With Your hand, You have saved us. Come now to worship Him! INVOCATION:
INVOCATION:
*Hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” # 2 * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: LORD, in our pride we have valued pleasing others and ourselves more than pleasing You. We have sought the approval of the things You have created and ignored the approval of their creator. We have conformed to the image of this world and resisted the ways You have been making us like Your Son. Have mercy on us for thinking more of this world and less of Your kingdom. Have mercy on us for wanting to be guided by our sinfulness and not Your Spirit. Forgive us and remember our sin no more. AMEN *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Isaiah 43: 1- 7 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Galatians 1: 10 - 24 *Hymn “How Great Thou Art” # 625 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” # 418 Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Christine Welling, Barb O’Hara
Anniversaries: Clayton & Leslie LaPosta Sympathy: To the Hawfield family from Waynesburg. Former Chief of Police there 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. Dartball; Tuesday Jan, 14 at Holy Trinity, 605 N. Hewett Ave, Washington. Practice is at 7 pm. Game starts 7:30. Missionary meeting at 9:30 Tuesday the 14th weather permitting. WOW meetings will start again February 12th at 9:30 am In the Social Hall of Church. Please come if interested in joining us this new year. 250th blanket drive is still going on till end of month. Debbie Durila is having eye surgery on the 15th and 21st of January. Prayers are needed and welcomed. I would like to have unspoken prayers for anyone in need of them. Let's pray for the families in California that are battling the wild fires.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Jean Kuhn, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Jean Kuhn Seth Cummings, Dave Cummings, Debbie Durila
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise God in the heights! Praise God, all the angels! Praise God, all the heavenly host! Praise God, sun and moon; Praise God, all you shining stars! Praise God, you highest heavens, And you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the LORD! INVOCATION:
*Hymn “The First Nowell” # 147
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious God, we confess that our fears and doubts can override our hope and faith. When we lose sight of Your love, have mercy upon us, and grant us Your forgiveness through Christ our Lord, who intercedes for us even today. Restore us and renew in us the joy of Your salvation, even as You establish our feet in the path of faith. These things we pray in the name of Jesus, our Risen Savior, who promises fullness of life here and resurrection for the life to come. 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 149 Lois Miller Sermon text: Luke 2: 41-52 *Hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King” # 2 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn “We Gather Together” # 336 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Garnet Welling
Anniversaries: John & Donna West 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. January 5th is Communion. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. We will be taking down the Christmas greens Saturday the 4th of January at 9 am. All are welcome to come and help put them away.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Nellie Baker, Raylin, and Madax, Cathy Moore, Seth Cummings,
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Cipoletti Family CALL TO WORSHIP: We come to prepare the way; The way for Christ The hope of Christ, the peace of Christ To enter our world, to enter our hearts. We cry out together in the wilderness. The kingdom of heaven has come near: We come to be part of the light The light that shines in the darkness. INVOCATION
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (all verses) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord, we praise You for sending light into the world. We confess that we live as though the light never defeated darkness. We confess that we ignore the Savior You sent to be among us and to live in us. We’ve kept the birth of Your Son confined to the Christmas season and do not yearn for His coming each moment in our waiting hearts. Forgive us for not opening our eyes to Jesus. Prepare us for His return. Help us rejoice in the light so that Your grace can illuminate the darkened places of our hearts. Amen Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 1: 39-55 Don Herschell Sermon text: 1 Kings 22: 1-28 *Hymn “Joy To the World” # 134 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Go Tell it on the Mountain” # 136 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: December 25 Cris Miller
Anniversaries: Blake & Georgia Neil 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. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. We are having a choir Christmas Eve. Still time to join in!! The songs are very familiar and are Christmas songs.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila, Raylin, and Madax, Cathy Moore
Third Sunday of Advent
Prelude: Ron Dobscha ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Garnet & Christine Welling CALL TO WORSHIP: Arise, shine, for your light has come! The glory of the Lord rises upon you. Our hearts swell with joy! We come to Worship Christ, our King! INVOCATION
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (1st, 2, and 3rd verses) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Precious Lord, We frequently live our lives with such mindsets. We confess that we walk in dark places, trapped deep in our interior worlds of fear and failings. Meanwhile, we miss the coming King, poised to bring hope to the earth. Forgive us for being stuck in our comfortable and dormant routines. Bring us into a life full of Your presence. Illuminate our vision, so that we can once again behold our greatest love. We wait in eager anticipation for Jesus, the assurance of our salvation. Glory to God in the highest! Amen Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 3:7-18 Sermon text: Joshua 5 Receiving new member Debbie Rankin *Hymn “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” #804 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Joy to the World” # 134 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Susie Durila Cummings, Cyril Walther, Bryan Bell, John O’Hara
Anniversaries: Mike & Debbie Durila 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 next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 17th. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Game is at home with Avery Methodist. Don’t forget today is last day to order your Christmas Poinsettias. Any questions, see Cheryl Bell. Join us Saturday 21st at noon for a Christmas party to celebrate Jesus’ birth. We will have lunch, a craft, children’s games, the Christmas story, and birthday cake! Children are welcome to bring a $5.00 grab bag gift that any child would like. Christmas caroling after the party. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church so we know how many people to plan for lunch. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community, each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets. We have 2 very important prayers for children today. Prayers for a 9-year-old girl named Raylin who has cervical cancer. Also, prayers for Jeremy’s son, a 1-year-old named Madax. He had tubes put in his ears Thursday. Betty Fisher is requesting prayers for these youngsters.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila, Raylin, and Madax
Second Sunday of Advent
Prelude: Ron Dobscha ANNOUNCEMENTS: Advent candle lighting: Mary E. & Debbie R. CALL TO WORSHIP: The Lord’s might shakes the earth. All of creation trembles at the power of our God. Great and awesome is the Lord in all the earth! We prostrate ourselves before the Lord, bow down in humbleness before Him, and come to worship Him. Worthy is the Lord to be praised. Praise Him for his might in all the earth and praise Him for His great love for us. INVOCATION
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (1st & 2nd verse) #88
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, we are guilty of thinking too lowly of You. We do not take Your commands seriously, we do not place You as the head of our lives, we do not give You the love or honor Your name deserves. Forgive us for not taking Your Kingship more seriously. Forgive us for trying to be the masters of our own universe when there is only one. Have mercy on us, Almighty God. Keep us as Your own and in Your mercy, cleanse us of our sin. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Luke 3: 1-6 Sermon text: Exodus 19: 3-25 *Hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King ” # 2 *Apostles Creed (on back of Joys & Concerns) Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! # 839 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Marti Leppert, Janet Schively, Bonnie Reese, Dan Hathaway
Anniversaries: None 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. Don’t forget the Congregational meeting is being held after the service. Brochure will be handed out before the service. Our next Dart ball game is Tuesday, December 10. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Game is at our sister church in Taylorstown. Session meets Monday the 9th at 7p.m. Missionary Christmas party Tuesday the 10th at eat-n-park at 11:30. Join us Saturday 21st at noon for a Christmas party to Celebrate Jesus’ birth. We will have lunch, a craft, children’s games, the Christmas story, and birthday cake! Children are welcome to bring a $5.00 grab bag gift that any child would like. Christmas caroling after the party. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church so we know how many people to plan for lunch. Next year will be North Buffalo’s 250th anniversary! As one way to celebrate our years of blessings, we want to give back to our community. Each month we will have a project with a goal that has a 25 in it. For January we will hold a blanket drive. Our goal is to collect enough blankets for 25 families in Charleroi, through a Presbyterian Church there. This should be about 100 blankets. Starting in January we will have boxes to collect the blankets.
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, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Johnny Yurko, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Mary Ann Durila, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Jean Kuhn, Jim Nelan, Helen Wagner, Susan West, Ina Henderson, Debbie Durila |
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