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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/ InPerson

~  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

www.bxpreschurches.com


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UHPC COMMITTEES



FINANCE:

Donald Tingle- Treasurer

Latrina Keith

Kwaku Boateng

Norma McKayle





NOMINATING

Dionne Brown-Chair

Cora Jones





126th ANNIVERSARY

Norma McKayle







PROPERTY

Donald Tingle-Chair









PERSONNEL

Linda Simms-Chin

Renea Bush









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

            3rd Sunday after

         Pentecost (Proper 6)

                June 14, 2026

              11:00 a.m.

   



      


               


        

...    ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~    


PRELUDE:  (Instrumental)

Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist

Walter Williams - Drummer


OPENING HYMN:...."I’m So Glad"  

1. I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me,

singin' Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me!


2. Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me.

Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me,

singin' Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me!


3. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me.

When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me.

When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,

singin' Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me!


4. When I was a sinner, Jesus lifted me.

When I was a sinner, Jesus lifted me.

When I was a sinner, Jesus lifted me,

singin' Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me!


OPENING PRAYER:.....

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


CALL TO WORSHIP:.......

Leader: What shall we return to you, O God, for all of your bounty to us?


People: I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.


Leader: O Lord, I am your servant, the child of your serving girl. You have loosened my
bonds.


People: I will give you thanksgiving and call on your name in the presence of all the people.


Leader: Let us worship God!


ALL: We here at UHPC have come to

worship God!


HYMN 1:.."Here I Am Lord "     


PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)

Merciful God, we confess that we have often failed to be obedient church.


We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love.


We have not loved our neighbors and have refused to hear the cry of the needy.


Forgive us, we pray, and free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A LITHANY OF ASSURANCE:

Leader: We boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.


People: Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ.


Leader: We also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance.


People: Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through Lord
Jesus Christ.


Leader: Endurance produces character and character produces hope and does not
disappoint us.


People: Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ.


Leader: Because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.


People: Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.


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)

Prepare our hearts, 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 18: 1-15...........................
Romans 5: 1-8................................


HYMN 2:......."Amazing Grace"     


GOSPEL READING: ..

                          "Matthew 9: 35-10:8"

SERMON TITLE:...

"Are You Willing To Labor For The Lord?"

..........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 good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Offertory Prayer:


OFFERTORY PRAYER:
God, you urge us to travel lightly and proclaim your peace. Relieve us of whatever hinders our mission and give to us sustenance for the journey. The gifts we offer are symbol of our commitment; by whatever peace we foster, help us to heal antagonisms that divide your people; and may our actions provide hospitality even in the midst of
hostility. God bless those who gave today and those who will give tomorrow. 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 Wood Family,  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,  Etta Graham-Mitchell & Family,  Our World, Our Nation, Our Government,  Our City & Our Church.


CLOSING HYMN:..

        "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"

1. A mighty fortress is our God,

a bulwark never failing;

our helper he, amid the flood

of mortal ills prevailing.

For still our ancient foe

does seek to work us woe;

his craft and power are great,

and armed with cruel hate,

on earth is not his equal.


2. Did we in our own strength confide,

our striving would be losing,

were not the right Man on our side,

the Man of God's own choosing.

You ask who that may be?

Christ Jesus, it is he;

Lord Sabaoth his name,

from age to age the same;

and he must win the battle.what


3. And though this world, with devils filled,

should threaten to undo us,

we will not fear, for God has willed

his truth to triumph through us.

The prince of darkness grim,

we tremble not for him;

his rage we can endure,

for lo! his doom is sure;

one little word shall fell him.


4. That Word above all earthly powers

no thanks to them abideth;

the Spirit and the gifts are ours

through him who with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go,

this mortal life also;

the body they may kill:

God's truth abideth still;

his kingdom is forever!


   

           

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 Service !

     

2.   Next week's  Sunday Worship 

      Service on 6/21/26 will be conducted

      by  Rev. George Abosi & The Men


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: after Service:

          1. Men's Ministry

          2. Finance Committee

  

6. PLEASE sign up to read the 

         " 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. JUNE  Preaching Schedule
    7th.......Rev. Lonnie Bryant                          14th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
    21st......Rev. George Abosi & Men

    28th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

 
10. Monthly  Sunday  COFFEE HOUR
      6/21.....By the Women (Father's Day)

      9/13.....Homecoming ( Deacons)


11.  JUNE   is  NATIONAL  LGBTQ+ 
      PRIDE  ( educate and know that we're          All God's Children ). &  MEN'S

       HEALTH  AWARENESS  MONTH


12. SUGGESTIONS.   If YOU any ideas,

        suggestions, concerns....there's a 

        Big Blue Box on the back table. 

        PLEASE, write it down and put in                the box. 


13. Bronx Presbyterian Churches :

      Worship Service...June 14th, 2026

      Lunch: 12:30 to 2:30 pm

      Service: 3:00 pm 

      Hosted by Mawuli Fellowship at 

      Eastchester PC-3154 Fish Ave-Bx,NY


14. PLEASE come and help...Church

      Clean-Up Day. Sat June 27th 11-2 


15.   If you're interested in joining the

       126th Anniversary Committee,                      PLEASE speak to the  to the Chair.

        Norma McKayle.        


        





     









      


       




















  







   

    



    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 12th

 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


  ~ 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:.."Here I Am Lord"

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky,

I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in dark and sin,

My hand will save.


Chorus


Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.


2. I, who made the stars of night,

I will make their darkness bright.

Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?


Chorus


3. I, the Lord of snow and rain,

I have borne my people's pain.

I have wept for love of them.

They turn away.


Chorus


4. I will break their hearts of stone,

Give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my words to them.

Whom shall I send?




























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HYMN 2:........."Amazing Grace"  

1. Amazing grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost

But now I'm found

Was blind, but now I see


2. 'Twas grace that taught

My heart to fear

And grace my Fears relieved

How precious did

That grace appear

The hour I first believed


3. Through many dangers

Toils and snares

We have already come

'Tis grace hath brought

Us safe thus far

And grace will lead us home


4. When we've been there

Ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun

We'll have no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we first begun

















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




CONGRATULATIONS

to KELLEN on hIs 

 Graduation. He'll 

be attending IONA 

in the Fall.