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University Heights Presbyterian Church
WEBSITE: www.uhpchurch.org
2167 University Ave. Bronx, New York 10453 718-295-1220/1224 email: uhpchurch@gmail.com
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U.H.P.C. -- WE CARE !!
Bronx Presbyterian Churches
~Monthly~
In-Person & Zoom
~ Meeting ~
Dec. 9th, 2025
6:30 pm
HOST:
Riverdale
Pres. Church
4765 Henry Hudson Pky
Bronx, NY
1st Tuesday of the month
(Sept-June)
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Meeting ID: 294 442 8643
Conf. Call- 929-205 6099
294 442 8643
6:30 pm
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Dec. 6 - Holiday Fair...10-2
Food Drive
Riverdale P. C.
4765 Henry Hudson Pkwy
Notice:
1. The Congregational of
UHPC
Voted to Re-Open for
In-person Service &
On Conf. Call
PLEASE Be Safe for
yourself & others.
2. We NEED Your
Tithes & Pledges to
HELP. U.H.P.C.
3. Sexton, Henry Johnson
4. Secretary, Denise Williams (dwilliamsuhpc@gmail.com)
In church on
(Wednesdays and Thursdays) 4:30 pm - 7 pm
Welcome.
Nicole Zambo
Stephanie McKenzie
Dannette Davis
Nadine Lawrence
Leticia Ocansey
Robert Camilo
Rontgen Camilo
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Special Thanksgiving for Hope Christian Center
Books can be purchased on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles.........or at
Our Book Signings
BIBLE STUDY
Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
U.H.P.C. ~ We Care !
Church
By-Laws
& Policies
Child / Youth Protection Policy :
Conflict of Interest Policy :
Sexual Harassment Policy:
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship
Holy Communion Service
2nd Sunday of Advent Lighting of the Candle of Peace
December 7th, 2025
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
..........................”Over My Head"
[Refrain]
Over my head I hear music in the air;
over my head I hear music in the air;
over my head I hear music in the air;
there must be a God somewhere.
1. Oh, when the world is silent,
I hear music in the air;
oh, when the world is silent,
I hear music in the air;
oh, when the world is silent,
I hear music in the air;
there must be a God somewhere.
[Refrain]
2. And when I'm feeling lonely,
I hear music in the air;
and when I'm feeling lonely,
I hear music in the air;
and when I'm feeling lonely,
I hear music in the air;
there must be a God somewhere.
[Refrain]
3. Now when I think on Jesus,
I h.ar music in the air;
now when I think on Jesus,
I hear music in the air;
now when I think on Jesus,
I hear music in the air;
there must be a God somewhere.
ADVENT LIGHTING OF THE
CANDLE OF PEACE:
................................... "Philippines 4: 6 -7"
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
OPENING PRAYER:.....
.......................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
CALL TO WORSHIP:....,
Leader: Come! Listen voice cries out in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
People: We Come and we wait in the Just peace of the coming Messiah
Leader: Pay attention! God is removing barriers and leveling the playing field, making a way for all people to witness the glory of the Lord.
People: We wait, and we work as God's landscape, filling in valley's and making enough places plain, bringing Justice where conflict and obstacles once reigned.
Leader: Let us worship God!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:.."Angels We Have Heard On High"
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Gracious God, have mercy upon us as we make our confession. We question your judgment when your will conflicts with our own. We are reluctant to follow the course you prescribe. Our patience grows thin when you intrude in our life’s journey, causing us to veer from the path we pursue. We seek to be faithful and obey your directions, but our own desires delay us in fulfilling your will. Have mercy upon us and deliver us from self-deception. Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Leader: Here the good news! Paul assures us that the Spirit helps us in our weakness, and intercedes for us according to God’s will. In Jesus Christ, God calls us, and God conforms us to Christ, so that in him we receive the promise of new life. As we dwell in the Spirit let us also rest assured in the promise. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI: .......................(In Unison)
Glory be to Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
PASSING THE PEACE:
Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
People: And peace be with you also.
“ I’VE GOT PEACE LIKE RIVER”.
I've got PEACE like a river (3Xs) in my soul - repeat
I've got JOY like a fountain(3Xs) in my soul - repeat
I've got LOVE like an ocean(3Xs) in my soul- repeat
LIFE OF THE CHURCH:.............Renea Bush
QUOTE:........................................Walter Williams
SONG FOR ILLUMINATION:
..........................."Open Our Eyes"
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus,
to reach out and touch him,
and say that we love him.
Open our ears, Lord,
and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord,
we want to see Jesus.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:,,(In Unison)
God, source of all light, by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out upon us the
spirit of wisdom and understanding that,
being taught by you in Holy Scripture, our
hearts and minds may be opened to know the things that pertain to life and holiness,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Isaiah 11: 1-10......................Kwaku Boateng
Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19..........Kwame Asamoath
HYMN 2:..."Go, Tell It On the Mountain"
GOSPEL READING:..."Matthew 3: 1-12"
SERMON TITLE:.."Preparing the way for peace and the Arrival of Jesus"
......................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
PROFESSION OF FAITH /APOSTLES CREED:
.......I believe in God, the Father Almighty;
Maker of Heaven and Earth and in Jesus
Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day, He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father, Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body; and life everlasting. Amen.
TITHES & OFFERINGS: / WORD OF STEWARDSHIP:
Please bring your tithes and offerings to the front. ( Walk down the center aisle and return on the side aisles) - PLEASE....Place Building Fund Pledge Sheet and 125th Envelopes in offering plate..If you haven't already done so.
......“Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!”
“Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!"
“Halle, Halle, Hallelujah!"
"Hallelujah!, Hallelujah!"
OFFERTORY INVITATION:
With gladness, let us present the
offerings of our life and labor to the Lord.
DOXOLOGY - “Praise God From Whom
All Blessings Flow"
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Invitation & Welcome to the Lord’s Table:
Communion Hymn:... “Let Us Break Bread”
1. Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)
2. Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)
3. Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy (on me.)
COMMUNION PRAYER:
Friends: This is the joyful feast of the people of God! People will come from east and, west and from north and south and sit at table in the kingdom of God. This is the Lord's Table. Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared.
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts!
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: For it is holy and right to do so.
P: Holy and right it is, and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God! You created Heaven with all its hosts and the earth with all its plenty. You have given us Life and being and preserved us by your providence. But you have shown us the fullness of your love in sending into the world your Son, Jesus Christ, the eternal Word made flesh for us and for our salvation. For the precious gift of this mighty Savior who has reconciled us to you, we praise and bless you, O God. With your whole Church on earth and with all the company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name. Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty. Your ways are just and true. With people of faith, from all times and places, we lift our hearts in joyful praise, for you alone are holy.
All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts!
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
P: Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. In the joy of his resurrection and in expectation of his coming again, we offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices. Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith:
All: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again.
P: Holy Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus, who lived with us sharing joy and sorrow. He told your story, healed the sick, and was a friend of sinners. Obeying you, he took up his cross and was murdered by men and women he loved. We praise you that he is not dead but is risen to rule the' world; and that he is still the friend of sinners. We trust him to overcome every power to hurt or divide us, so that, when you bring in your promised Kingdom, we will celebrate victory with him.
Remembering the Lord Jesus, we break bread and share one cup, announcing his death for the sins of the world, and telling of his resurrection to all people and nations.
P: At this time brothers and sisters, please lift your bread or crackers as I continue: The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread and after giving thanks to God, broke it and said; "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." Ministering in his name, I offer this bread to you. In the same way, he took the cup after supper, and said: "This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, whenever you drink it, do this, remembering me." Ministering in his name, I offer this cup to you. Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.
P: Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me shall never thirst." Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Cut off from me you can do nothing." The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Let the Church say, Amen.
P: Bless the Lord O my soul;
C: And all that is within me, bless His Holy name!
UNISON: Alleluia! For the Lord our God - The
Almighty has come into His Kingdom! Let us rejoice, let us be glad with all our hearts. Let us give Him the glory for ever and ever. Amen!
SPECIAL PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER:...
Esther McKay, Ena Harrysingh & Family, The Annoh Family, Walter Williams, The Featherbed Lane P. C. Family, The Beck Memorial Church Family, The Laryea Family, The Tingle Family, Henry Siame, The Vasquez Family, James Campbell, The Peart Family, Hyacinth Blake, Gwendolyn Sanders, Roberto Rivera, Bernice Dornick & Family, Gregory Silva, Patience Owuo, Avril Beazer & Family, Norma McKayle & Family, Ivorine Grant, Kwame Asamoath, Henry Johnson & Family, Jonette Bush, Denise Williams, Theodore Williams Jr., Stephen Williams I, II and III, Damon Brown, Lois Howlett and Family, The Thomas Family, The Todd Family, Joyce Kittrell, The Sorrell Family, Robin Green, The Highbaugh Family, Scholastica N. Ndah, Comfort Addo & Family, Etta Graham-Mitchell & Family, Rev. George Abosi, Rev. Lonnie Bryant, Rev. Charles Mayhew, Our World, Our Nation, Our Government, Our City & Our Church.
CLOSING HYMN:..
........"Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”
1. Go ye, go ye into the world, and make disciples of all the nations.
Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!
2. Go ye, go ye into the world, and take the gospel to all the people.
Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!
3. Go ye, go ye into the world, and tell the story to all believers.
Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
..........................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
Jan. 4th, 2025............12:30 pm
Moderator: Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Liaison: Rev. Dr. Glenn Misick
ELDERS. and DEACONS
PLEASE report on your Care List.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIFE OF THE CHURCH
1. Special Appreciations to Rev.
Lonnie Bryant for giving
us an inspiring Sunday Communion/
Worship Service.
2. Next week's Worship Service on 12/14/25 will be conducted by
Rev. Charles Mayhew.
3. THANKS to The Odames for the
Church Flowers.
4. UHPC CARE LIST: Elders & Deacons
Please, follow up with your Care List. Let the session know if anyone is in need of Pastoral Care. Remember-
make a call, send a card, or visit.
5. PLEASE sign up to read The SCRIPTURES ! The Sign Up Sheet
is on the rear table. Thank You !!
6. STEWARDSHIP: Help Your Church !!
Your TITHES and OFFERINGS are
important for the life of our Church. ...Remember... You can Mail, Place in the mail slot or ZELLE to University Heights Presbyterian Church - use phone #: 917-364-2833.
The Building Fund PLEDGE SHEETS
( in Bulletin) and $1 / Day"
125th Anniversary " envelopes -
PLEASE, turn in as soon as possible !
" Equal Giving ~~ Equal Sacrifice "
7. PARKING is available on Bronx Community College Campus on
Sunday Mornings. Please give Elder Linda Simms-Chin your name.
8. DECEMBER Preaching Schedule
7th....Rev. Lonnie Bryant (Communion)
14th......Rev. CharlesMayhew
21st......Rev. George Abosi
28th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
9. Monthly 1st Sunday Coffee Hour
-12/7...Women - 1/4...Deacons
10. DECEMBER is NATIONAL
1- HIV / AIDS - World Aids Day.
Dec 1st . Encourage early testing, fight . stigmas........www.HIV.org
2-Universal Human Rights - . Human Rights Day..Dec.10th
AWARENESS MONTH
11. In Need of Groceries......Share info
with others.......FREE GROCERIES
Tues, Wed. & Fri.......9 am - 12 pm
198 E. 161st Street....1-888-328-6399
12. The new website is: www.uhpchurch.org
13. Bronx Presbyterian Churches . Meeting...Tue. Dec 9th .....
In-Person.......6:30 pm
Riverdale Pres. Church
4765 Henry Hudson Pkwy
Zoom..............7:00 pm
294 442 8643
U.H.P.C.'s VISION & MISSION STATEMENT.....
~To be a faithful people thankful to God for our Salvation through Christ Jesus, centered in worship, proclaiming the Living Word as we demonstrate God’s love in us through our service to each other, our church, our community, our city, and our world.
~To be a beacon of light on the hill, growing in grace and in faith, extending healing and helping hands through a variety of spiritual enrichment opportunities, as we edify and build up the Body of Christ, equipping the saints to do the work of God, internally and externally, spiritually and in the practice.
~To be a diverse people, empowered and unified by the Holy Spirit, as one Body in Christ Jesus, seeking to uphold justice, and peace, that others may know that we are Christians as we work, worship and fellowship together inviting and drawing others to Christ.
OUR GOAL IS TO BE:
U- NITED
. H - ELPFUL
P - RODUCTIVE
C - ARING
For we are U. H. P. C.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
" Being an Elder "
" Being a Deacon "
Constitution & By-Laws
Good
Friday
Service
Fathers' Day
Service
~TITHES & OFFERINGS~
Mail to Church......
Drop in Slot...........
Zelle to..917-405-0797
It is so important to provide support for your church... it's the only way we will survive !!!! We MUST pay our bills..
It's Never to Early or or Late to GIVE !!!
RENTING
LOWER
LEVEL
Praise Dancer
U.H.P.C.
Services.
~ CHURCH
CALENDAR ~
ELDERS - 1st Sunday/BI-month
Jan. 4th, 2025...12:30
DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month
MEN'S MINISTRY -
2nd Sunday...12:30
WOMEN'S MINISTRY -
4th Sunday.....12:30 -
Christian Worshippers....
Sunday.... 11am-1pm
Friends of Aqueduct Walk
1st Thursday..6-8pm
Aqueduct Homeowners -
3rd Sat./tri-monthly
10-12 pm
Hearts of Fire for Jesus
Ministry.......Sat 2-6 pm.
12/13
Mandatory New York State
Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
Webinars.....
(charlaine@prcli.org)
Our Prayers are with
The Vasquez Family
Celebrating
Youth Sundays
" MOTHER's DAY. "
Featuring....
Brenda Ashiagbor
& the UHPC Women
Award to UHPC
from Historical Site - " Aqueduct Walk. "
also for :
Renea Bush
and
Henry Johnson
A Special Holiday
Thank You !!!
BAPTISM:
Aaron Tsibu
Ayden Kofi Tsibu
Ariel. Kofi Tsibu
NEW. MEMBERS:
Kwame Asamoath
Helen Ocansey
Rebecca Ocansey
"125th ANNIVERSARY"
Dollar -A- Day
&
Building Fund
PLEDGE
Special Prayers for :
The McKay Family
The Odame Family
The Vasquez Family
The Annoh Family
The Peart Family
The Harrysingh Family
The Tingle Family
The McKayle Family
The Beazer Family
The Laryea Family
The Simms Family
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Henry Siame
Bernice Dornick
Robert Rivera
Ivorine Grant
James Campbell
Gwendolyn Sanders
Hyacinth Blake
Comfort Addo & Family
Rev. C. Mayhew
Rev. L. Bryant
Rev. G. Abosi
Elder Etta Graham-
Mitchell & Family
Elder K. Godfrey
The Featherbed Lane
Pres. Church Family
The Beck Memorial
Pres. Church Family
Kwame Asamoath
Henry Johnson & Family
Denise Williams
Stephen G. Williams II
Stephen G.Williams III
Jonette Bush
Damon Brown
The Dunston Family
The Todd Family
The World
The U.S.A. Government
New York City
U.H.P.C.
~ CONGRATULATION ~
to Our B.P.C. Scholarship
Winners - Kayla, Brenda,
& Chelsea
~ CONGRATULATIONS ~ to Kellen Craffety
on his HS Graduation !!!
CONGRATULATIONS & Welcome Back to Susana. Montas
" GREAT JOB "
to
Rebecca & Kellen
The Tingles are PROUD
of their Daughter,Shanice's
New Book
Palm Sunday ~ 2025
UHPC's. Library
By UHPC
By:
Shanice Watson "Glow of Blueprints "
By:
Pastor. Brenda Berry.......
"Wisdom 1 & 2"
By:
Susana Montas "Between Science and Faith"
CONGRATULATIONS
to KAYLA on her
College Graduation
MEMBERSHIP
BAPTISM
HYMN 1:.."Angels We Have Heard
On High”
1. Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
[Refrain]
Gloria, in excelsis Deo;
Gloria, in excelsis Deo.
2. Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
3. Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
---------------------------------------------------------HYMN 2:...."Go, Tell It On the Mountain"
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
1. While shepherds kept their watching
o'er silent flocks by night,
behold throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
2. The shepherds feared and trembled,
when lo! above the earth,
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed the Savior's birth.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
3. Down in a lowly manger
the humble Christ was born,
and God sent us salvation
that blessed Christmas morn.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
Happy 92nd Birthday- Mrs. Dornick ~ October 26th, 2025
UHPC Lower Level is available to RENT
It's 8555 sq. ft. @ $12,000/ month
4-Large Rooms, Kitchen, 4-Small Rooms,
Multiple closets and Restrooms. If you know anyone who is interested, Please let us know..........