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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
Donations......ZELLE..to UHPC at 917-364-2833.
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
SUPPORT OUR SISTER CHURCHES
Nov. 29 - Bus Ride to Huntington
Playhouse...$165
" Christmas Show"
Dec. 6 - Holiday Fair...10-2
Food Drive
Riverdale P. C.
4765 Henry Hudson Pkwy
BIBLE STUDY
Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
U.H.P.C. ~ We Care !
Child / Youth Protection Policy :
Conflict of Interest Policy :
Sexual Harassment Policy:
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
24nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 29)
November 23, 2025
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
............."Count Your Blessings" (Insert)
1. When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
4. So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
OPENING PRAYER:.....
..............................Rev. George Abosi
CALL TO WORSHIP:....,
Leader: The Lord has said, “Zion is my resting place forever; for I have desired it.
People: “I will abundantly bless its provisions; I will satisfy its poor with bread.
Leader: “Its priests I will clothe with salvation, and its faithful will shout for joy.
People: “There I will cause a horn to sprout up for David, a lamp for my anointed one.”
Leader: Let us worship God!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:......"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
O God of mercy, woe be upon us, for we do not obey you. We confess one baptism, yet
we foster divisions in Christ’s body. We
observe the Lord’s Supper but work not
for Christ ‘s peace. We confess our reluctance to extend your favor to those we don’t like. Forgive and restore us for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. You are a God
of dominion; we live by your grace alone.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Leader: We are told in Scripture that the days are coming when God will raise up a
righteous Branch, who shall reign and deal
wisely, who shall execute justice and
righteousness in the land. We believe that
Christ has come and performed all that
was foretold by the prophets. I can assure you that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
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:.......Linda Simms-Chin
QUOTE:.................................Walter Williams
SONG OF ILLUMINATION: "Open Our Eyes" #2086
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:..
Revelation 1: 4b-8...........Kwame Asamoath
Psalm 132: 1-7.................Carice Craffey
HYMN 2:..."Blessed Assurance"
GOSPEL READING:..."Matthew 25: 14-30"
SERMON TITLE:..."Profile of a Thankful Child of God"
..............................Rev. George Abosi
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.
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, 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:.."Now Thank We All Our God"
1. Now thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom this world rejoices;
Who, from our mothers’ arms
Hath blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
2. O may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts
And blessed peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace,
And guide us when perplexed,
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.
3. All praise and thanks to God,
Who reigns in highest heaven,
To Father and to Son
And Spirit now be given.
The one eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore,
The God who was, and is,
And shall be evermore.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
..............................Rev. George Abosi
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 Elder
Etta Graham-Mitchell for giving
us an inspiring Sunday Worship
Service.
2. Next week's Worship Service on 11/23 /25 will be conducted by Rev. George Abosi.
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. NOVEMBER Preaching Schedule
2nd.....Rev. Lonnie Bryant (Communion)
9th......Rev. George Abosi
16th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
23rd....Rev. George Abosi
30th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
9. Monthly 1st Sunday Coffee Hour
-12/7...Women - 1/4...Deacons
10. Special THANKSGIVING POT LUCK
Coffee Hour - Nov.23rd -
Bring Food by Last Name
A,B,C,D...............Meats
E,F,G,H...............Vegatables/Salads
I,J,K,L,M.............Starches
N,O,P,Q,R...........Desserts
S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z...Drinks
Invite a Friend, Neighbor or
a Family Member !
11. The Men's Ministry will be meeting Sunday 11/23/25 during the PotLuck
Coffee Hour with Rev. L. Bryant @. 1pm.
The Women's Ministry will meet on Sunday 11/23/25 at 10 am.
12. NOVEMBER is NATIONAL
1- LUNG & PANCREATIC CANCER - . Encourage early detection & . screening........www.cancer.org
2-NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE - . Recognize their Culture and . Contributions to Society.
3- FAMILY CAREGIVERS- . Acknowledge and support Those . who provide care for loved ones.
AWARENESS MONTH
13. 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
14. The UHPC website is up and running
again! Thanks to our Secretary, DENISE The new website is: www.uhpchurch.org
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
Constitution & By-Laws
~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
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
CONGRATULATIONS
to KAYLA on her
College Graduation
MEMBERSHIP
BAPTISM
HYMN 1:.."Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"
1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above
Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
3. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish; but naught changeth Thee.
4. Thou reignest in glory, Thou rulest in light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render; O help us to see
'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!
---------------------------------------------------------HYMN 2:...."Blessed Assurance"
1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
[Refrain]
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior, all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending, bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain]
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..........