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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~
Zoom
~ Meeting ~
Sept. 8th, 2026
6:30 pm
HOST:
1st Williamsbridge
Pres. Church
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
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~ In UHPC Building ~
Christian Worshippers
Sun: 11-1 pm
Rev. Terry Brunson
Hope Pres. Church
Sun: 9-10=Korean
11-12:30=English
Rev.Yale Park
Hearts of Fire
Sat:
4Xs/year
Aqueduct Walk
Thurs./ month
Finance Committee
Meeting:
Property Committee
Meeting:
Personnel Committee
Meeting: September 9th
Staff Meeting: Sept 13th
BIBLE STUDY
Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Saturdays
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
SundayWorship Service 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19)
September 13, 2026
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
OPENING HYMN..."Battle Hymn of the Republic"
1. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword
His truth is marching on
Glory, Glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on!
2. I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps
They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps
His day is marching on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His day is marching on!
3. I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel
"As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal"
Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel
Since God is marching on
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Since God is marching on!
4. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! Be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Our God is marching on!
OPENING PRAYER:.........
..............................Rev. George Abosi
CALL TO WORSHIP: ..........
Leader: In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.
People: In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and
save me.
Leader: Be to me a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
People: For you, O Lord, are my hope and my trust. My praise is continually of you.
Leader: Let us worship God!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:..."Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty "
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
With Christ as our hope, O God, we stand at the gates of your sanctuary seeking your pardon. We confess that we have not worshipped you alone. Life makes
its demands, and we push you to the margins. You are for leisure moments, when our own work is done. Forgive us for our small minds and mistaken priorities. Restore in us the sense of your greatness and your ultimate claim upon our lives..
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Leader: Hear with grateful hearts that Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, ushers us into the gates of God’s eternal dominion. By his own blood he healed the estrangement between God and us by his sacrifice offers reconciliation to all who believe. In
this Christ we have assurance that we are forgiven, and truly citizens of the heavenly city. 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.
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 A RIVER” #368
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 OF 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)
Dear God,
O God, tell us what we need to hear, and show us what we ought to do to obey Jesus
Christ. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Exodus 14: 19-31.................Kellen Craffey
Genesis 50: 15-21.................Kwaku Boateng
HYMN 2:.. "We’re Marching to Zion "
GOSPEL READING:..."Esther 3:5-15 "
SERMON TITLE:."Called to the Battleground"
..............................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 your Building Fund Pledge Sheet in the 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, Marion Wood & The Featherbed Lane P. C. Family, Flourine Ray & The Beck Memorial Church Family, Lilli Sisco, Dorrette Winslow, The Laryea Family, The Tingle Family, Henry Siame, 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, Emma Wall, 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 Corprew Family, The McCants 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 Youth & Our Church.
CLOSING HYMN:.."Standing on the Promises of Christ"
1. Standing on the promises of Christ, my King,
Through eternal ages let his praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail.
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
3. Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord,
Bound to him eternally by love's strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
..............................Rev. George Abosi
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
Nov. 1st, 2026............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 for an Rev. George Abosi
inspiring Sunday Worship Service.
2. Next week's Sunday Worship
Service on 9 / 20 /2026 will be conducted by Elder Etta Graham-
Mitchell
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 weekly
" BIBLE SCRIPTURES! "
The Sign-Up Sheet is on the rear table. Thank You!!
6. OCTOBER is 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.
" Equal Giving ~~ Equal Sacrifice "
A Minute for Mission:
4th=D.Tingle, 11th=K.Boateng, 18th=L.Keith, 25th=R.Bush
7. PARKING is available on Bronx Community College Campus on
Sunday Mornings. Please give
Elder Linda Simms-Chin your name.
8. SEPTEMBER Preaching Schedule
6th.....Rev. Lonnie Bryant
13th....Rev. George Abosi
20th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell 27th....Rev. George Abosi
9. SEPTEMBER is SELF- CARE and SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH .
10. SUGGESTIONS... If YOU have any ideas,
suggestions, or concerns, there's a
Big Blue Box on the back table.
PLEASE, write it down, put in the box and share with us.
11. The 126th Anniversary Committee is planning to celebrate our anniversary on Sunday, October 25th, 2026. We'd
like to ask everyone to make a
generous. donation of $126 or
whatever your heart desires, Anniversary donation by October 4th. Thank You in Advance for your
continued support !!!!
12. Committee and Ministry Meetings:
9/12....Men's Bible Study..11am
9/13....Staff Meeting.....12:30 pm
9/13....Property Comm...1:00pm
9/20....Deacons.............12:30 pm
9/20....Finance Comm...1:00pm
9/26....Membership Class..10-12pm
9/27....Women's Ministry..12:30pm
13. Coffee Hour: 1st Sunday of Month
Oct=Elders, Nov=Men, Dec=Women
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 November 1st, 2026..12:30
DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month
September 20th,2026..12:30
MEN'S MINISTRY -
2nd Saturday...12:30
WOMEN'S MINISTRY -
4th Sunday.....12:30 -
Christian Worshippers....
Sunday.... 11am-1pm
Hope Pres. Church of NY.
Sunday..9-10 = Korean
11-1:00 = English
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.
STAFF Meeting : Sept.13th
@12:30 pm
Mandatory New York State
Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
Webinars.....2026
(charlaine@prcli.org)
8/12...9/22...10/15....11/11..
. 12/8...
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
"126th ANNIVERSARY"
Donation
&
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
The Campbell Family
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Henry Siame
Bernice Dornick
Robert Rivera
Ivorine Grant
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
Emma P. Wall
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 & 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:.."Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty"
1. Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Praise Him in glad adoration!
2. Praise ye the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
3. Praise ye the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
Let the Amen sound from His people again,
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
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HYMN 2:..."We’re Marching to Zion"
Come, ye that love the Lord,
And let your joys be known;
Join in a song with sweet accord,
Join in a song with sweet accord,
And thus surround the throne,
And thus surround the throne.
We’re marching to Zion,
Beautiful, beautiful, Zion:
We’re marching upward to Zion,
The beautiful city of God.
Let those refuse to sing
Who never knew our God:
But children of the heav’nly King,
But children of the heav’nly King
Shall speak their joys abroad,
Shall speak their joys abroad.
We’re marching to Zion,
Beautiful, beautiful, Zion:
We’re marching upward to Zion,
The beautiful city of God.
The hill of Zion yields
A thousand sacred sweets;
Before we reach the heav’nly fields,
Before we reach the heav’nly fields,
Or walk the golden streets,
Or walk the golden streets.
We’re marching to Zion,
Beautiful, beautiful, Zion:
We’re marching upward to Zion,
The beautiful city of God.
Then let our songs abound,
And ev’ry tear be dry;
We’re marching through Immanuel’s ground,
We’re marching through Immanuel’s ground
To fairer worlds on high,
To fairer worlds on high.
We’re marching to Zion,
Beautiful, beautiful, Zion:
We’re marching upward to Zion,
The beautiful city of God.
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. (Mon - Sat.)
Partical Rental Space is available on Sundays!!
If anyone is interested,
CONTACT..........
Elder Donald Tingle- 917-364-2833
or Elder Linda Simms-Chin-646-533-1022
or. Church Office. 718-295- 1220
~ CONGRATULATION ~
to Kellen on his Graduation & B.P.C. Scholarship win.
Enjoy IONA in the Fall.
" 2026. "