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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 ~
May 5th, 2026
6:30 pm
HOST:
Beck Memorial
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
May 16th, 2026...B P C's Scholarship
Luncheon at Ft Schuyler PC
1- 4 pm ...Tickets $75
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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Conflict of Interest Policy :
Sexual Harassment Policy:
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
6th Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
May 10, 2026
11:00 a.m.
... ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
OPENING HYMN:....."Because He Lives"
God sent his son, they called him Jesus,
He came to love, heal and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives.
Because he lives
I can face tomorrow
Because he lives
All fear is gone
Because i know he holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because he lives
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives,
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain day because he lives.
Because he lives
I can face tomorrow
Because he lives
All fear is gone
Because i know he holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because he lives
And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then, as death gives way to vict'ry,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he lives.
Because he lives
I can face tomorrow
Because he lives
All fear is gone
Because i know he holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because he lives
OPENING PRAYER:.....
............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
CALL TO WORSHIP:.......
Leader: Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what the Lord has done for me.
People: Truly God has listened and given heed to the words of my prayer.
Leader: You are blessed, O God, because you have not rejected my prayer, or removed your steadfast love from me.
People: I will come into your house and pay you my vows, those that my lips uttered, and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.
Leader: Let us worship God!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:.."Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Almighty God, in Jesus Christ, you called us to be a servant people, but we do not do
what you command. We are often silent when we should speak, and useless when we
could be useful. Have mercy on us, O God. Forgive us and free us from sin; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of
Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who forgives all our sins,
strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. 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)
Almighty God, in you are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word; and give us grace that we may clearly understand and freely choose the way of your wisdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Psalm 66: 1-5, 16-20...........Kwame Asamoath
Proverbs 1: 8-10...................Trina Keith
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7..........Kwaku Boateng
HYMN 2:..."Faith of Our Mothers"
GOSPEL READING: "John 14: 15-21"
SERMON TITLE:...."Godly Mothers!"
..................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:
Do as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
OFFERTORY PRAYER:
We come with assurance, O God, since you do not leave us alone. Your presence
continues to guide us as we pursue the paths of discipleship. All that we have is a gift of your grace. As we offer our gifts to you, accept them as signs of our commitment to Christ. Blessings to those who gave today and to those who will give tomorrow. May all that we do be in praise of your encompassing care. 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 Vasquez Family, 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:...."How Great Thy Art "
[Verse 1]
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
[Refrain]
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
[Verse 2]
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze
[Refrain]
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
............Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
June. 7th, 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. George Abosi for an inspiring Sunday Worship Service !
2. Next week's Sunday Worship
Service on 5/24/26 will be conducted
by Rev. Charles Mayhew.
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. 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. MAY Preaching Schedule
3rd.......Rev. Lonnie Bryant
10th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
17th......Rev. George Abosi
24th......Rev. Charles Mayhew
31st......Rev. George Abosi
10. Monthly Sunday COFFEE HOUR
6/21.....By the Women (Father's Day)
9/13.....Homecoming ( Deacons)
11. MAY is NATIONAL
MENTAL HEALTH ( educate and reduce the stigma) and STROKE
( promote prevention)
AWARENESS MONTH
12. Please place your updated Contact
Sheets (Extra on rear table ) in the RED folder on the back table.
THANK YOU !!!..
13. Rev. Berry's book " WISDOM " is
GREAT for Bible Study. It can be
purchased on Amazon.
14. A Special Thank You to the Men for
a fantastic Mother's Day Coffee Hour
and for the gifts !!!!
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
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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 : May 17th
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
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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
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 ~ to Kellen Craffety
on his MS 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:.." Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
1. Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven to earth come down,
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling,
All Thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
2. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit,
Let us find that second rest;
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty.
3. Come, Almighty to deliver,
Let us all Thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.
4. Finish, then, Thy new creation;
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see Thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in Thee;
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
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HYMN 2:.."Faith of Our Mothers"
1. Faith of our mothers, living still
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air.
Faith of our mothers, living faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
2. Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
Fount of our childhood's trust and grace, Oh, may thy consecration prove
Source of a finer, nobler race;
Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
3. Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
For youthful longing, youthful doubt,
How blurred our vision, blind our way,
Thy providential care without.
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
4. Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
In truth beyond our stumbling creeds,
Still serve the home and save the Church, And breathe thy spirit through our deeds; Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, We will be true to thee till death.
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