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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 ~
Oct. 6th, 2026
In-Person...6:30 pm
Zoom....7:00 pm
HOST:
Fourth
Pres. Church
3049 East Tremont Ave.
Entrance on Dudley behind
church building...Parking Lot
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: (4th Sunday)
Property Committee
Meeting: (3rd Sunday)
Personnel Committee
Zoom Meeting:
(2nd Wed. 7 pm)
Staff Meeting: Nov. 8th
BIBLE STUDY
Prayer with
Rev. Lonnie Bryant
Saturdays
U.H.P.C. ~ We Care !
Child / Youth Protection Policy :
Conflict of Interest Policy :
Sexual Harassment Policy:
PLEASE complete UPDATE !!
UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23)
October 11, 2026
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
**After the playing of 1 stanza, then we sing**
OPENING HYMN... "Standing on the Promises of Christ"
1. Standing on the promises of Christ, my King,
Through eternal ages let his praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail.
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
3. Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord,
Bound to him eternally by love's strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
OPENING PRAYER:.........
..............................Rev. George Abosi
CALL TO WORSHIP: ..........
Leader: Give thanks to God who spread a cloud
for a covering and gave fire to light the night!
People: Who opened the rock and water
gushed forth and flowed through the
desert sands.
Leader: Seek the Lord and the strength only God can give, a presence that continually abides.
People: We will remember the wonderful
works God has done, the miracles, and
the judgments God made.
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:..."My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Gracious God, forgive us for allowing living
water to be fouled. There are times
when we blame you for all our troubles and
cast upon you the waste in our lives.
Our wants are insatiable through misuse of
your mercy; we tap your good graces
with unending requests. We let waters of
our baptism become barren and
stagnant; new life cannot flourish when we
don’t do your will. Cleanse us through
Christ, in whose name we confess to you, and bathe us with mercy to give us fresh hope. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Leader: The words of Scripture remind us
that “baptism now saves you, not as a
removal of dirt from the body but as an
appeal to God for clear conscience,
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
Being baptized into Christ, we may
approach God with assurance that Christ
intercedes on our behalf, and we may
hear once again that in Jesus Christ we are
forgiven!
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 FOR 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)
Prepare our hearts, O God, to accept your
Word. Silence in us any voice but your
own, that, hearing, we may also obey your
will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Psalm 106: 1-6............................Latrina Keith
Matthew 22: 1-4...............Linda Simms-Chin
HYMN 2:.. "Trust and Obey"
GOSPEL READING....."Psalm 23 "
SERMON TITLE:."Hold on to God's Promises"
..............................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 hence 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: A Moment for Mission
Elder Latrina Keith
Please bring your tithes and offerings to the front. ( Walk down the center aisle and return on the side aisles ) Or Place in mailbox on University Ave. Or. Zelle to: 917-364-2833
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:
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of HYACINTH BLAKE on Oct.4th
Esther McKay, Ena Harrysingh & Family, Walter Williams, 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, The Blake Family, 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, 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:.."Now Thank We All
Our God"
1. Now thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom this world rejoices;
Who, from our mothers’ arms
Hath blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
2. O may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts
And blessèd peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace,
And guide us when perplexed,
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.
3. All praise and thanks to God,
Who reigns in highest heaven,
To Father and to Son
And Spirit now be given.
The one eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore,
The God who was, and is,
And shall be evermore.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
..............................Rev. George Abosi
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
Nov. 1st, 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 10/25/2026 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. New
Care List on the back table.
5. PLEASE sign up to read the weekly
" BIBLE SCRIPTURES! "
The Sign-Up Sheet is on the rear table. Thank You!!
6. OCTOBER is 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 "
A Minute for Mission:
4th = D.Tingle, 11th = K.Boateng, 18th = L.Keith, 25th = R.Bush
7. PARKING is available on Bronx Community College Campus on
Sunday Mornings. Please give
Elder Linda Simms-Chin your name.
8. OCTOBER Preaching Schedule
4th.....Rev. Lonnie Bryant
11th....Rev. George Abosi
18th....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell 25th....Rev. George Abosi
*** 126th ANNIVERSA.RY***
9. OCTOBER is BREAST CANCER and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Hotline (1-800-799-7233 ) AWARENESS MONTH .
10. SUGGESTIONS... If YOU have any ideas,
suggestions, or concerns, there's a
Big Blue Box on the back table.
PLEASE, write it down, put in the box and share with us.
11. The 126th Anniversary Committee is meeting after service today.
Our Celebration is Sun. Oct. 25th..
Invite family & friend to join us.
Tickets are $75 and the Elders have
tickets. If anyone has an item for our
silent auction, let N. McKayle know.
12. Committee and Ministry Meetings:
10/24....Bible Study..............11:00 am
Chapters: Revelations: 5 & 6
10/24...Membership Class...10:00 am
10/25....Finance Comm........1:00 pm
11/1......Session ...................1:00 pm
11/8......Deacons..................12:30 pm
11/11....Personnel Comm.....7:00 pm
11/15....Property Comm.......1:00 pm
13. Coffee Hour: 1st Sunday of Month
Nov. 1st = Men, Dec. 6th = Women
14. Deepest Sympathies to the family of
Mrs. Hyacinth Blake
Her Homegoing Service is Monday,
October 19, 2026 at U.H.P.C.
2:00 - 4:00 pm........Wake
4:00 pm.......Service
Cards can be sent to Rose Blake
1380 University Ave. Apt. # 8H
Bronx, N.Y, 10453
or Call.....718-588-3039
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 (J/M/M/J/S/N )
November 1st, 2026..12:30
DEACONS - 3rd Sun/month
October 18th, 2026..12:30
MEN'S MINISTRY -
2nd Saturday...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 :
2nd Sun...bi/month
J/M/M/J/S/N
Nov..8th @12:30 pm
Mandatory New York State
Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
Webinars.....2026
(charlaine@prcli.org)
..10/15....11/11..12/8...
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
The Blake Family
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Henry Siame
Bernice Dornick
Robert Rivera
Ivorine Grant
Gwendolyn Sanders
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:."My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less "
1. My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
[Refrain]
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
all other ground is sinking sand,
all other ground is sinking sand.
2. When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace;
in ev'ry high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3. His oath, his covenant, his blood
support me in the whelming flood;
when all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4. When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found,
dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain]
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HYMN 2:..."Trust and Obey"
1. When we walk with the Lord
in the light of his word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will,
he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2. Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he doth richly repay;
not a grief or a loss,
not a frown or a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
3. But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows,
for the joy he bestows,
are for them who will trust and obey
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
4. Then in fellowship sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we'll walk by his side in the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sends we will go;
never fear, only trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
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. "