Proverbs 3: 1-8

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

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​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)