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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

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Notice:

1. The Congregation 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:

UHPC is Honored by the Parks Dept.

PLEASE complete UPDATE !!

       

           UNIVERSITY

           HEIGHTS                                      PRESBYTERIAN

           CHURCH

              

             Sunday Worship

            8th Sunday after

         Pentecost (Proper 11)

                July 19, 2026

              11:00 a.m.

   



      


               


        


    ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~    


PRELUDE:  (Instrumental)

Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist

Walter Williams - Drummer


OPENING HYMN......"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 hear 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.

             

OPENING PRAYER:.........

.................Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell


CALL TO WORSHIP:.............Psalm 139

Leader: O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You discern my thoughts from far away.


People: You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.


Leader: Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?


People: Search me, O God, and know my heart. See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in way everlasting.


Leader: Let us worship God!


ALL: We here at UHPC have come to

worship God!


HYMN 1:...."Lord I Want to Be A Christian"     


PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)

We confess, O God, that our lives are a mixture of weeds and good seeds. The weeds choke us and limit our will to respond. We admire the good seeds and want to nourish them. When the harvest comes, we know that the good seed will be kept and all else will be judged unfit for your realm. Christ have mercy upon us as we learn of your will. Give us guidance and determination as we obey your command. Forgive our misplaced allegiance when we settle for weeds. May we broadcast the landscape with the good seed of your Word.


ASSURANCE OF PARDON:

Leader Paul writes of our assurance when he says: “We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pain until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption our bodies. For in hope, we were saved.” O how wonderful to know in 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. .


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”.   

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


PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:.(In Unison)

O God, tell us what we need to hear, and show us what we ought to do to obey Jesus Christ. Amen.


SCRIPTURE READING:..

Genesis 28: 10-19a....................
Psalm 139: 1-12, 23-24.............

HYMN 2:.."In Christ There Is No East or West"  


GOSPEL READING:.

..............................."Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43"

SERMON TITLE:."The Seeds and The                                    Weeds"   

...............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

                      

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: 

The earth and all it contain belong to the Lord, the world and those who live in it.


OFFERTORY PRAYER:

As the wheat is gathered into the storehouse, O God, so the fruits of our labors are brought into your house. Through the purging fire of your judgment, render our gifts acceptable in your sight. Set them aside as worthy, so that Jesus Christ, the bread of life, may nourish others. May your blessings fall on the givers and those who weren’t able to give today. Amen.


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 Church.


CLOSING HYMN:.. 

..............."Come, Ye Thankful People, Come "

1. Come, ye thankful people, come,

Raise the song of harvest home!

All is safely gathered in

Ere the winter storms begin.

God, our Maker, doth provide

For our wants to be supplied.

Come to God's own temple, come,

Raise the song of harvest home.


2. We ourselves are God's own field,

Fruit unto His praise to yield;

Wheat and tares together sown,

Unto joy or sorrow grown.

First the blade, and then the ear,

Then the full corn shall appear;

Lord of harvest, grant that we

Wholesome grain and pure may be.


3. For the Lord our God shall come,

And shall take His harvest home;

From His field shall purge away

All that doth offend that day.

Give His angels charge at last

In the fire the tares to cast;

But the fruitful ears to store

In His garner evermore.


4. Even so, Lord, quickly come,

Bring Thy final harvest home;

Gather Thou Thy people in,

Free from sorrow, free from sin.

There, forever purified,

In Thy presence to abide;

Come, with all Thine angels, come,

Raise the glorious harvest home.

          

CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:

..............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell


POSTLUDE (Instrumental) 

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            Next SESSION MEETING

                 Sept. 6th, 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                                   Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

     for an inspiring Sunday Worship                     Communion Service. 

                                 

2.   Next week's  Sunday Worship 

      Service on 7/26/2026 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. MEETINGS  FOLLOWING SERVICE

 1. The Deacon's 3rd Sunday Meeting                   Following Church Service

 2. Next Week is the Women's Ministry

   

6. PLEASE sign up to read

    the weekly  " BIBLE SCRIPTURES!"
    The Sign-Up Sheet is on the rear table.                          Thank You!!


7. 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 "


8. PARKING is available on Bronx                        Community College Campus on
   Sunday Mornings. Please give 
   Elder Linda Simms-Chin your name.


9. JULY    Preaching Schedule
    5th.......Rev. Charles Mayhew                           12th......Rev. George Abosi 

   19th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell   26th......Rev. George Abosi


10. Monthly  Sunday  COFFEE HOUR
      9/13.....Homecoming ( Deacons)


11.  JULY  is  DISABILITY  & MENTAL 

      HEALTH  AWARENESS  MONTH


12. SUGGESTIONS..... If YOU any ideas,

      suggestions, or concerns, there's a 

      Big Blue Box on the back table. 

      PLEASE, write it down and put in                    the box. 


13. 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 !!!!


14.  The Family of The Rev. Dr. Robert Foltz-Morrison (Former Ex. Presbytery) has scheduled the Service of Witness to the Resurrection for his life on July 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m, at the Broadway Presbyterian Church, 601 W. 114th Street (Corner of 114th and Broadway), New York, New York 10025. Please keep his family in prayer.  





         





     









      


       




















  







   

    



    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

      June 7th,2026..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


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 : July 19th

 12:30 pm

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

"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


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:.."Lord I Want to Be A                                        Christian"  

1. Lord, I want to be a Christian

in my heart, in my heart.

Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.

In my heart, in my heart,

Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.


2. Lord, I want to be more loving

in my heart, in my heart.

Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.

In my heart, in my heart,

Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.


3. Lord, I want to be more holy

in my heart, in my heart.

Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart.

In my heart, in my heart,

Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart.


4. Lord, I want to be like Jesus

in my heart, in my heart.

Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.

In my heart, in my heart,

Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.

































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HYMN 2:."In Christ There Is No

                       East or West"

1. In Christ there is no east or west,

In him no south or north,

But one great fellowship of love

Thru'out the whole wide Earth.


2. In him shall true hearts ev'rywhere

Their high communion find.

His service is the golden cord

Close binding humankind


3. Join hands, then, children of the faith,

Whate'er your race may be!

Who serves my Father as a child

Is surely kin to me.


4. In Christ now meet both east and west,

In him meet south and north;

All Christly souls are one in him,

Thru'out the whole wide Earth.






















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

    tingledonald@yahoo.com 

or Elder Linda Simms-Chin-646-533-1022 

     linsimchin05@gmail.com

or. Church Office. 718-295- 1220




  ~ CONGRATULATION  ~

 to Kellen on his Graduation &  B.P.C. Scholarship win.

Enjoy IONA in the Fall.

              "  2026. "