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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 ~
May 5th, 2026
6:30 pm
HOST:
Eastchester Pres. Church
& Mawuli Fellowship
3164 Fish Ave.
Bronx, NY 10469
1st Tuesday of the month
(Sept-June)
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Meeting ID: 294 442 8643
Conf. Call- 929-205 6099
294 442 8643
7:00 pm
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BIBLE STUDY
Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
Call-In #: 1-727-731-0331
U.H.P.C. ~ We Care !
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2026
11:00 a.m.
... ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
OPENING HYMN:....."Just A Closer Walk with Thee" (Insert)
1. I am weak but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
[Refrain]
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
2. Thro' this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain]
3. When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain]
OPENING PRAYER:.....
............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
CALL TO WORSHIP:............
Leader: I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
People: I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also, my heart instructs me.
Leader: Therefore, my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
People: You show me path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy.
Leader: Let us worship God!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:..."Rock of Ages" (Insert)
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you.
We humbly confess our sins and ask for your mercy.
We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves.
We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God.
Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness.
In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin.
Create in us a clean heart, O God,
And renew a right spirit within us.
Do not cast us from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from us.
Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Amen.
A LITANY OF ASSURANCE:
Leader: By God’s great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through Christ’s
resurrection from the dead.
People: This Jesus God raised up, and of that we are all witnesses.
Leader: We have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.
People: This Jesus God raised up, and of that we are all witnesses.
Leader: By God’s power we are guarded through faith for a salvation to be revealed in
the last time.
People: This Jesus God raised up, and of that we are witnesses.
Leader: The trials you may suffer are so that your faith may prove itself worthy of all
praise, glory, and honor when Christ is revealed.
People: This Jesus God raised up, and of that we are witnesses.
Leader: As the outcome of your faith, you obtain the salvation of your souls.
People: This Jesus God raised up, and of that we are all witnesses.
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 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
ORDINATIONATION OF OFFICERS:
ELDERS: CORA JONES
DEACONS: CARICE CRAFFEY KWAME ASAMOATH
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:,,(In Unison)
God our helper, show us your ways and teach us your paths. By your Holy Spirit, open our minds that we may be led in your truth and taught your will. Then may we praise you by listening to your Word and by obeying it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Psalm 16.............................Cora Jones
Acts 2: 14a, 22-32............Carice Craffey
1 Peter 1: 3-9.................... Kwame Asamoath
HYMN 2:..."I Need Thee Every Hour" (Insert)
GOSPEL READING:"John 20: 19-31"
SERMON TITLE:..“The Holy Spirit is in our Heart”
............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 Building Fund Pledge Sheet 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. Freely you
have received, freely give.
OFFERTORY PRAYER:
You promise your peace through the gift of your Son. Alive with your Spirit, O God, we
are sent forth to serve. We offer you the first fruits of the labor. Accept them and use them in accordance with your desires. Blessings on those who gave and those who will give another day. 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, 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 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:...."At the name of Jesus" (Insert)
1. At the name of Jesus
Ev'ry knee shall bow,
Ev'ry tongue confess him
King of glory now;
'Tis the Father's pleasure
We should call him Lord,
Who from the beginning
Was the mighty Word.
2. Humbled for a season
To receive a name
From the lips of sinners,
Amongst whom he came.
Faithfully he bore it,
Spotless to the last,
Brought it back victorious
When from death he passed.
3. In your hearts enthrone him!
There let him subdue
All that is not holy,
All that is not true.
Crown him as your Captain,
In temptation's hour;
Let his will enfold you
In its light and pow'r.
4. Kindred, this Lord Jesus
Shall return again
With his Father's glory,
With his angel train,
For all wreaths of empire
Meet upon his brow,
And our hearts confess him
King of glory now.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
May. 3rd, 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 giving
us an inspiring Sunday Worship
Service
2. Next week's Sunday Worship Service on 4/19 /26 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.
Ordination & Session Meeting April
12th, 2026.
5. FRIENDLY REMINDER:
When Christian Worshippers are worshipping in the Parish Hall Please do not go in!!!
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. APRIL Preaching Schedule
5th.......Rev. Charles Mayhew (Communion)
12th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
19th......Rev. George Abosi (126th Ann.)
26th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
10. Monthly Sunday COFFEE HOUR
5/10=Men(Mothers' Day)...6/21...Women
(Father's Day)
11. APRIL is NATIONAL
POETRY, GARDEN and STRESS
AWARENESS MONTH
12. Please place your updated Contact
Sheets (Extra on rear table ) in the RED
folder on the back table.
THANK YOU !!!..
13. Officers - ELDERS & DEACONS
Training - Saturday April 18,10am-12
pm. Please Plan to attend in person or
conference call. Also, New Members
Class available...!!
14. PLEASE SUPPORT BPC's Scholarship
Luncheon...May 16, 2026... 1 pm - 4 pm
Tickets...$ 75.00...
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
March 1st 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.
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:.."Rock of Ages" (Insert)
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:..."I Need Thee Every Hour" (Insert)
1. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
2. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh.
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
3. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
4. I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
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..........