Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Ruby Hathaway O give thanks to the Lord. Our God is good. The steadfast love of the Lord endures forever! The Holy One is my strength and my might; and has become my salvation. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD! INVOCATION
*Hymn “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” # 408
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Debbie Durila (Unison) O God, You have been faithful, yet we have not loved You with our whole hearts. Remove the scales from our eyes, for we overlook neighbors in need. Cleanse us of selfishness, which keeps us from serving them. Restore us by Christ’s redeeming sacrifice and purify our intentions. Make us fit for Your service in Christ’s 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: 2 Corinthians 9: 6 – 12 Lois Miller Old Testament Psalm 100 Diana Donaldson City Mission Speaker: Shelley Kubincanek Baptism of Haven Kaye Bedillion *Hymn “Child of Blessings, Child of Promise” #486 *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 “Fairest Lord Jesus” #630 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Dorothy Caffrey, Shayla Miller, Don Herschell
Anniversaries: None Sympathies: To the Family of Ron Poznick Mary Ann Durila’s Dad . 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 November 12 at 4th Presbyterian Church. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. “Operation Christmas Child” The Samaritan’s Purse project collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items – and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the gift filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. There are empty shoeboxes and brochures with labels in the back of the church. Please fill a shoebox (or two) and return it to the church by Sunday, November 17. If you have questions, you can speak with Christine Welling. Janet Brach has now been moved to the Donnell House after being diagnosed with cancer and needs prayers. Ina Hendersson fell a couple weeks ago and she went to her chiropractor, he sent her to Canonsburg Hospital where they found she had a stroke and is in the Canonsburg Hospital. Jean Kuhn is doing better and hopefully will be home soon. Thanks to all who helped with the 5 gallon bucket project. Your help was greatly appreciated.
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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Blessed be the LORD! He is our goodness, our fortress, our high tower, our deliverer, our shield. In Him we trust. We are but humans, our days on the earth are like a shadow. Who are we that the LORD regards us? That the LORD would think of us? Blessed are we to whom such wonderful blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! Come now and Worship our great God. INVOCATION:
*Hymn “We Gather Together” #336
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, You have called us to a great hope and purpose. You have invited us to cling to You in every season. However, we allow distractions to drag us away from Your presence. Instead of turning to You, we indulge our worries, frustrations, and disappointments. Forgive us when we seek shelter in our own comfort and control. Teach us again to trust You, O God, our protector. Bring us out of our distress, O God, our deliverer. Grant us the ability to build our lives on the firm foundation of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. AMEN Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Mark 10: 35-45 Sermon Text: Ezra 6 *Hymn “To God Be the Glory” # 634 *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: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Wilder Neil
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 October 22 at 1st Lutheran Church. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. West Middletown Christian Church has invited our church and Taylorstown Church to an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Sunday October 27th at 7 pm. This is a good time had by all who attended before. You choose your favorite hymns and we all sing. Jean is now at Canonsburg Hospital inpatient rehab. Cards can be sent to her home address. Family will take them to her. Debbie Durila's grandson, Seth Cummins has an upper respiratory congestion and both ears are infected. He just can’t seem to get a break. Prayers
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, Ron Poznic, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Tom Miller, Lucinda Crain, Jim Nelan, Ben Abalos, Seth Cummins
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We will exalt You, our God and our King. We will praise Your name for ever and ever. Every day we will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of our praise; His greatness no one can fathom. Our mouths will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise His holy name for ever and ever. INVOCATION
*Hymn “ What a Friend We Have in Jesus” # 465
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Heavenly Father, we know that Your plans and your will are often contrary to the things we want. We are a people who want things to happen now, we enjoy immediate satisfaction but as we study Your word we see that Your will unfolds in many ways. Sometimes Your will is accomplished through blessings and results in our happiness, sometimes Your will is accomplished through trails and long suffering. In those moments, we are quick to turn from You and forsake You. We are quick to forget that our God is good and His ways are higher than ours. Forgive us for being people quick to turn from You when times are hard. Forgive us for not trusting in You and all Your ways. Give us renewed hearts given fully 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: Mark 10: 17-31 Sermon Text: Ezra 3: 8 4- 24 *Hymn “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian # 729 *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 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand # 834 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Felix Yerace, Dan Ward, Rick McFeely, Shirley Hildebrand
Anniversaries: Grant & Amy Molinaro Sympathies: To the Family of Julieta Cutaran. Lynn Herschell’s sister passed away. Her brother also suffered a stroke. 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 October 15th at home with Laboratory Presbyterian Church. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. Session will meet on Monday the 14th at 7 pm. Jean Kuhn is supposed to leave Pittsburgh Hospital and come to Canonsburg Hospital inpatient Rehab sometime today or tomorrow per conversation with her son Don. Jim Nelan has been away from church due to health reasons. Per my conversation with him, saying that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He is very weak and not able to walk or ride very far. Let’s keep them in our prayers. Hope to see both of them back to church soon.
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, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, David Smith, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Doug Ward, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Tom Miller, Lucinda Crain, Jim Nelan, Ben Abalos
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We come to worship the LORD, the God of heaven. All kingdoms of the earth belong to Him. All nations, all things, all of is belong to Him. Our sovereign God is able to use all things to accomplish His will. Nothing can stop the plans that our God has decreed. Who is like the Lord our God? He makes great powers lowly and uses Lowly things for His glory. So may the church arise today and worship Our God who is above all things. INVOCATION
*Hymn “Revive Us Again” See insert
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Lord, we confess today that our thankfulness and obedience often extend only as far as things are easy and comfortable for us. When we are happy and things are good, we are quick to follow You. When things get hard though and we get comfortable, we return to the same sins that we regularly confess. Our willingness to love others and to love You is too often dependent on our circumstances. Forgive us for having a devotion to You that changes throughout the seasons of our lives. Forgive us for not seeing that in all things Your will is being accomplished. Restore us this day by Your steadfast love. 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 18: 21-35 Sermon Text: Ezra 1-2: 1 *Hymn “Standing on the Promises” # 838 *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 “Alleluia” (1 verse) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy we Sing” see insert *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Jacob Cummings
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 October 8. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. The game is at Jefferson Avenue Methodist Church. 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 them, then return them to You. 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, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Carolyn Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, David Smith, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Bob & Honey Moore, Seth Cummins, Janet Brach, Bill Ross, Jean Kuhn, Tom Miller We were not able to record today's worship service. However, the bulletin and announcements are below. The Anniversary Committee is especially looking for recipes for a cookbook. Prelude: Ron Dobscha ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Lord, use this day of worship as a door for the Word. Help us to declare the message of Christ. Help us to hear the Gospel, to treasure it. Open our Hearts. Fill us with Your Spirit that we may know what it means to walk in wisdom. We come this day thirsty to hear the Word that will never leave us thirsty again. To receive the water that springs up to eternal life. We are here in this place to worship You, O God, we pray to You, we sing to You, all that we do is to worship You. You alone are worthy. INVOCATION: *Hymn “Spring of Living Water” see insert * PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Lord, we come now ready to confess our sin before You and before one another. Even as people justified and born again, we struggle with sin every day of our lives. In our interaction with others we often have been walls instead of doors for the Gospel. Instead of presenting and making way for the good news, we often stand in the way and shut others out. We are not gracious in our actions and our speech, and we reject the wisdom that You impart to us. We look at prayer as a last resort instead of quickly turning to You in our time of need and sin. We recognize that our only hope is in Christ, so as we confess these sins today, help us to see the mercy and grace of Jesus in the middle of our sinfulness. 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 119:41-48 Ruby Hathaway Sermon Text: Colossians 4:2-18 *Hymn “Here I Am Lord” # 69 *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 “This is My Fathers World” # 370 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha Birthdays:
Ron Westfall Honey (Lois) Moore Anniversaries: None Sympathies: To the Family of James Donald Richmond Bob Moore’s brother-in-law 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 Sept. 24. Practice starts 7 pm and the game starts at 7:30. The game is at Free Methodist church at Glenn Street in Washington. 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 them, then return them to you.
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. For the LORD is the great God. The great King above all others. 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. INVOCATION
*Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” # 39
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Father, we confess that we are often reluctant to accept Your ways, we are hesitant to believe that Your ways could possibly be better than ours, Instead of obedience, we allow our desires and understanding to lead us. Throughout our days we do not reflect the God that we belong to. Forgive us for wanting to serve anything other than You and reflecting anything other than our Father who has called us children of God. As we confess these sins and many others, we look to Your perfect Son who suffered in our place as our only hope in life and death. 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 47 Ruby Hathaway Sermon Text: Colossians 3: 18-25 *Hymn “Guide Me, O thou Great Jehovah” # 65 *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 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” # 366 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Janet Brach, Carol Stough
Anniversaries: Nelson & Marlene Huffman Don & Evelyn Herschell Tom & Cris Miller Chris & Tiffany Cipoletti Sympathies: To the Family of Linda Richmond Bob Moore’s sister 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. All who came to our first Dart ball game had a great time. Our next game is on the 17th at West Washington. The game starts at 7 pm. Warm up is at 6:30. 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 them, then return them to You.
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, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Karen Hunter, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old, Mary Ann Durila, Carolyn Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, David Smith, Nellie Baker, Marilyn Ward, Bob & Honey Moore
Birthdays: Nora Beth Gill, Janet Rhoades, Jean Kuhn
Anniversaries: Dave & Susie Cummings Gary & Diana Donaldson Sympathies: To the family of Norma Kelley Ruschell Nellie Baker’s sister To the Family of Linda Knox Morgan Marilyn Ward’s sister 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. Dart ball is scheduled for Tuesday the 10th here at North Buffalo Church in the social hall. Warm up is at 7pm and the game starts at 7:30. Come join in the fellowship with the Women’s Mission Group This Tuesday, Sept. 10th at 9:30 am in the social hall. I have added to the prayer list a new item. All surgeries have been performed and everything went well. Please continue prayers for a full and speedy recovery for all. You’re invited to join us for Sunday School! We will meet after the worship service in the Sunday School room behind the folding doors. Our fall quarter is all about worship in the Old Testament. Each week, we read a passage from the Bible and learn about the content and background. We discuss how that passage informs our faith and our lives. It is a great time for fellowship and learning more about God! If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to one of the teachers, Lois Miller, Don Herschell, or Christine Welling. 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 them, then return them to you.
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: In Christ, we have true freedom. Outward acts are no longer signs of our devotion to God but hearts turned in faith to Christ are. We worship God not with empty religious practices but with hearts that love and delight in Him. We died with Christ, He has made us alive in Him. Come and worship Him, the one in whom true freedom is found. INVOCATION:
* Hymn “ Take My Life” #697
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Father, we often think that all You want of us is the right routine. If we go to church enough, if we volunteer in enough programs That is all that You desire. We are guilty of wanting to appear Religious yet ignore Your commands. We devote ourselves to You on Sunday mornings and then turn from You the rest of the week. Forgive us for offering words of devotion to You but withholding our hearts. Forgive us for being satisfied by going through the motions and not offering our full devotion. Have mercy on us for these sins and the many we carry every Day. 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 138 Don Herschell Sermon Text: Colossians 2: 16-23 *Hymn “Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet” # 458 *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 “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Devine # 837 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
Birthdays: Linda Miller, Mary Hathaway
Anniversaries: Tom & Linda Miller John & Barb O’Hara 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. I have added to the prayer list a new item. There are a few surgeries coming up in the next few days and weeks. Please check the prayer list for who they are and what surgery they are having. You’re invited to join us for Sunday School!! We will meet after the worship service in the Sunday School room behind the folding doors. Our fall quarter is all about worship in the Old Testament. Each week, we read a passage from the Bible, and learn about the content and background. We discuss how that passage informs our faith and our lives. It is a great time for fellowship and learning more about God! If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to one of the teachers, Lois Miller, Don Hershell, or Christine Welling. 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 them, then return them to You.
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, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Nellie Baker, Kayla Horner, Ed Stavovy, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Mary Ann Durila, Carolyn Knabensue, Linda Morgan, Dan, Doug, Marilyn Ward, Shirley Richman, Norma Jean Kelso, David Smith, Karen Hunter
Prelude: Carol Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: We were once dead in our trespasses but in Christ, God has made us alive! In Christ, we have been forgiven all of our trespasses. Our record of sin, as it was, has been cancelled. It was nailed to the cross, and we bear it no more, Our God has put the enemy to shame. And so we will walk in Him! We are rooted and built up in Him! Let us worship Him today, the Lord Jesus who takes away our sin. INVOCATION:
* Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! # 1
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison) Lord, we come to You with a ledger of sin that we seem to add to everyday. Our actions do not reflect the love and devotion we have toward You, our thoughts and our hearts do not reflect our submission to You. Even though we confess that You have bought us at a great price, we give ourselves to lesser things. We trust though that through faith, You cancel the debt that we have built up. That You alone can forgive and forget our wicked ways. So we turn to You again this day for mercy. We look to You as our hope bringing us from death to life. 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 92 Mary Esselstyn Sermon Text: Colossians 2: 6-15 *Hymn “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound. # 649 *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 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine! # 839 *Benediction Postlude: Carol Smith
Birthdays: Carley McCoy
Next week, we will be switching our worship and Sunday School times. Worship will be at 9:45 am, and Sunday School will be directly after. 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 them, then return them to You.
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, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, The McFeely’s, Chuck Kapaika, Nellie Baker, Kayla Horner, Ed Stavovy, Tommy Ann Sanders ( 5 yr.old), Ron Westfall, Margaret Danna, Mary Ann Durila, Carolyn Knabensue, Linda Morgan, Dan, Doug, Marilyn Ward |
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