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University Heights Presbyterian Church
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~ 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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Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Wednesdays...11-12 pm
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship
9th Sunday after
Pentecost (Proper 12)
July 26, 2026
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
OPENING HYMN."Onward, Christian soldiers" 1. Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before.
Christ, the royal master,
leads against the foe;
forward into battle
see his banners go!
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before.
2. Like a mighty army
moves the Church of God;
brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod.
We are not divided,
all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine,
one in charity.
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before.
3. Crowns and thrones may perish,
kingdoms rise and wane,
but the Church of Jesus
constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never
'gainst that Church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise,
and that cannot fail.
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before.
4. Onward, then, ye faithful,
join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song:
Glory, laud, and honor
unto Christ the King;
this through countless ages
saints and angels sing.
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before
OPENING PRAYER:.........
............................Rev. George Abosi
CALL TO WORSHIP: ...........(Psalm 85)
Leader: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
People: Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down
from the sky.
Leader: The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
People: Righteousness will go before the Lord and make a path for God’s steps.
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)
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you,
for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves and turned from our neighbors.
We have refused to bear the troubles of others. We have ignored the pain of the world,
and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. O God, in your great mercy
forgive our sin and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey
your commandments, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
LITHANY OF ASSURANCE:
Leader: In Christ the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to
fullness of life in Christ.
People: As therefore you received Christ Jesus, abound in thanksgiving.
Leader: You were buried with Christ in baptism and were raised with Christ through faith in the working of God.
People: As therefore you received Christ Jesus, abound in thanksgiving.
Leader: You, who were dead in trespasses, God made alive together with Christ, having
forgiven us all our trespasses.
People: As therefore you received Christ Jesus, abound in thanksgiving.
Leader: God disarmed the principalities and powers and made a public example ofthem, triumphing over them in Christ.
People: As therefore you received Christ Jesus, abound in thanksgiving.
Leader: Beloved, because of Jesus Christ we can rest assured that we are forgiven.
ALL: 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
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)
Guide us, O God, by your Word and Holy Spirit,
that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover
your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Genesis 29: 15-28........................Kwaku Boateng
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52.......Sandra Boapeah
HYMN 2:.. "We’re Marching to Zion"
GOSPEL READING:......."DANIEL 1:8-21"
SERMON TITLE:.
"Excellence in Babylon, given by 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 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 Church.
CLOSING HYMN:.."Stand Up for Jesus"
1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From vict'ry unto vict'ry
his army he shall lead
till ev'ry foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.
2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger
and strength to strength oppose.
3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger,
be never wanting there.
4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next, the victor's song.
To him that overcometh
a crown of life shall be;
he with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
.........................Rev. George Abosi
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 Rev. Charles Mayhew for an inspiring
Sunday Communion Worship Service.
2. Next week's Sunday Worship Service on 8 / 9 /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 "
8. PARKING is available on Bronx Community College Campus on
Sunday Mornings. Please give
Elder Linda Simms-Chin your name.
9. AUGUST Preaching Schedule
2nd....Rev. Charles Mayhew 9th....Rev. George Abosi
16th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell 23rd....Rev. George Abosi
30th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell(Youth)
10. AUGUST is WELLNESS , IMMUNIZATION &. BLACK
BUSINESS AWARENESS MONTH
11. 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.
12. 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 !!!!
13. 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 !!!
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
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.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
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:.."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!
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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. "