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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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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
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
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
SundayWorship Service
Holy Communion
2nd Sunday of Advent
September 6, 2026
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
OPENING HYMN.... "The Lily of the Valley"
1. I have found a friend in Jesus
He’s everything to me
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul
The Lily of the valley and in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole
In sorrow, He’s my comfort in trouble He’s my stay
He tells me every care on Him to roll
He’s the Lily of the valley
He’s the bright and morning star
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul
2. He all my grief has taken and all my sorrows borne
In temptation He’s my strong and mighty tower
I have all for Him forsaken and all my idols torn
From my heart and now I know He’ll keep me by His power
Though all the world forsake me and old Satan he tempts me sore
Through Jesus I shall safely reach that goal
He’s the Lily of the valley
He’s the bright and morning star
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul
3. He will never ever leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
while I leave by faith and do His blessed will,
I have all for Him forsaken and all my idols torn
with His manna He my hungry soul shall feed.
Though all the world forsake me, though Satan tempt me sore,
through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.
He’s the Lily of the valley
He’s the bright and morning star
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul
OPENING PRAYER:.........
..............................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
CALL TO WORSHIP: ..........
Leader: Praise the Lord God, O my soul
People: God has heard our cries, he has seen our tears.
Leader: He has prepared for us a rich banquet
People: God satisfies us with steadfast
love.that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Leader: As we participate in the spirit, our selfish conceits give wayto unity, because we are one in the spirit.
People: One in the Lord!
All: Then let us worship God with joy and praise, knowing our salvation is in Christ.
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:..."Rock of Ages"
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have built walls between neighbors and between nations, and we have ignored the cries of those less fortunate. Lord we asked for your help, your power, your spirit so that we can amend our lives and grow in loving Christ. We live fractured lives, and Godseeks not to punish us for those faults,but to reconcile and restore us. When we have turned our backs on love, help us Lord.Forgive us Lord and heal us from our iniquities.Give us the strength and the hope to accept your grace. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Hear the good news of the gospel. In Christ, we are forgiven and renewed to reflect the image of our creator. In this renewal to reflect the image of our creator, the barriers we built, do not matter, there is no longer outside or inside, rich or poor. Christ is all, and Christ is in all. Clothe yourself and with compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. Knowing that you are completely forgiven, and be in peace.
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)
Let Your Gospel. O Lord, come unto us not in
word only but in power, and in much
assurance, and in the Holy Spirit, that we may be guided into all truth, and strengthened unto all obedience and enduring of Your will with joyfulness; that, abounding in the work of the faith, and the labor of love, and the patience of hope, we may finally be made partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Exodus 12;1-14.............................Kellen Craffey
Psalm 149:1-9........................Kwame Asamoath
Romans 13:8-14........................Kwaku Boateng
HYMN 2:.. "Taste and See"
GOSPEL READING:..."Matthew 18:15-20"
SERMON TITLE:."If There is No Struggle, There is No Progress"
..............................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 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.
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, 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:.."The Old Rugged Cross"
1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
2. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
3. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
4. To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
then he'll call me some day to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
.............................Rev. Lonnie Bryant
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 for an Rev. Lonnie Bryant
inspiring Sunday Worship Service.
2. Next week's Sunday Worship
Service on 9 / 13 /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. PLEASE sign up to read the weekly
" BIBLE 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.
" 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. 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 any ideas,
suggestions, or concerns, there's a
Big Blue Box on the back table.
PLEASE, write it down and put in the box.
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. UHPC Committee and Ministry Sign-
Up Sheets are on the back tables
near the suggestion box. Please
make sure you sign up for a
committee or ministry. We
need your help!! Thank You !!!
13. SESSION MEETING following service.
9/9/26.....Personnel Committee Meeting
9/13/26....STAFF Meeting following
service.
Mark Your calendars !!!!!!
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 : 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
" 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:.."Rock of Ages"
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure
Nothing in my hand I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Naked come to Thee for dress
Helpless look to Thee for grace
Foul I to the fountain fly
Wash me Savior or I die
Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law's demands
Could my zeal no respite know
Could my tears forever flow
All for sin could not atone
Thou must save and Thou alone
While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I rise to worlds unknown
And behold Thee on Thy throne
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
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HYMN 2:..."Taste and See"
[Refrain]
Taste and see, taste and see
the goodness of the Lord.
Oh, taste and see, taste and see
the goodness of the Lord, of the Lord.
1. I will bless the Lord at all times.
Praise shall always be on my lips;
my soul shall glory in the Lord;
for God has been so good to me. [Refrain]
2. Glorify the Lord with me.
Together let us all praise God's name.
I called the Lord, who answered me;
from all my troubles I was set free. [Refrain]
3. Worship the Lord, all you people.
You’ll want for nothing if you ask.
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
in God we need put all our trust. [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. (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. "
