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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
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U.H.P.C. -- WE CARE !!
Bronx Presbyterian Churches
~Monthly~
In-Person & Zoom
~ Meeting ~
Dec. 9th, 2025
6:30 pm
HOST:
Riverdale
Pres. Church
4765 Henry Hudson Pky
Bronx, NY
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
Dec. 6 - Holiday Fair...10-2
Food Drive
Riverdale P. C.
4765 Henry Hudson Pkwy
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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Sexual Harassment Policy:
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UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service
3rd Sunday of Advent Lighting of the Candle of Joy
December 14th, 2025
11:00 a.m.
~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~
PRELUDE: (Instrumental)
Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist
Walter Williams - Drummer
...”Come, Thou long expected Jesus" #002
Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find rest in Thee
Israel’s strength and consolation
Hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear desire of every nation
Joy of every long heart.
Born Thy people to deliver
Born a child and yet a King
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
1. While shepherds kept their watching
o'er silent flocks by night,
behold throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
2. The shepherds feared and trembled,
when lo! above the earth,
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed the Savior's birth.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
3. Down in a lowly manger
the humble Christ was born,
and God sent us salvation
that blessed Christmas morn.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
ADVENT LIGHTING OF THE
CANDLE OF JOY :
......................................... "Luke 2: 9 -10"
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people
OPENING PRAYER:.....
.......................Rev. Charles Mayhew
CALL TO WORSHIP:....,Isaiah 12
Leader: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid.
People: For the Lord God is my strength and my might, and my might, and has become
my salvation.
Leader: With joy you will give thanks to the Lord and call on God’s name.
People: We will sing you our praises, O God, for you have done glorious things.
Leader: Let us worship God!
ALL: We here at UHPC have come to
worship God!
HYMN 1:.."Good Christian Friends, Rejoice" #028
PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)
Source of salvation, what shall we do? Our lives are unworthy of the goodness you
offer. We complain of our condition when our wants go unnoticed. Contentment eludes us, since when we have plenty, we still yearn for more. Millions face hunger, while we fret over abundance. Through Christ forgive us yet grant us no peace until we share our bread with the hungry and our homes with those who lack shelter.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Leader: Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin and be alive to all that is good. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Glory to God. 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. 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 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 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)
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. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING:..
Isaiah 35: 1-10.................Linda Simms-Chin
Psalm 146: 5-10...............Kwame Asamoath
HYMN 2:..."It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" #038
GOSPEL READING:..."Luke 17: 11-16"
SERMON TITLE:.."Giving Thanksgiving to God"
.......................Rev. Charles Mayhew
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 and 125th Envelopes 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.
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, 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:.." Joy to the World" #040
1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come:
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
2. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns:
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
3. No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
4. He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:
.......................Rev. Charles Mayhew
POSTLUDE: (Instrumental)
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Next SESSION MEETING
Jan. 4th, 2025............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 giving
us an inspiring Sunday Worship
Service.
2. Next week's Worship Service on 12/21/25 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 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.
The Building Fund PLEDGE SHEETS
(in Bulletin) and $1 / Day"
125th Anniversary " envelopes -
PLEASE, turn in as soon as possible !
"Equal Giving ~~ Equal Sacrifice "
7. PARKING is available on Bronx Community College Campus on
Sunday Mornings. Please give Elder Linda Simms-Chin your name.
8. DECEMBER Preaching Schedule
7th........Rev. Lonnie Bryant (Communion)
14th......Rev. CharlesMayhew
21st......Rev. George Abosi
28th......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell
9. Monthly 1st Sunday Coffee Hour
- 1/4...Deacons....2/1....Elders
10. DECEMBER is NATIONAL
1- HIV / AIDS - World Aids Day.
Dec 1st . Encourage early testing, fight . stigmas........www.HIV.org
2- Universal Human Rights - . Human Rights Day..Dec.10th
AWARENESS MONTH
11. In Need of Groceries......Share info
with others.......FREE GROCERIES
Tues, Wed. & Fri.......9 am - 12 pm
198 E. 161st Street....1-888-328-6399
12. The new website is: www.uhpchurch.org
13. Please Read Bulletin Board -
(by Secy's Office) for information like:
CONCERT tonight at 5pm and
B.P.C.'s Scholarship Popcorn. .Fundraiser -Pre-order- Now.
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
Jan. 4th, 2025...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
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.
12/13
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:.."Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” #028
1. Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ was born today.
Ox and ass before him bow,
and he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!
2. Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye hear of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He has opened heaven's door,
and we are blest forevermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!
3. Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye need not fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
to gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
---------------------------------------------------------HYMN 2:...."It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" #038
1. It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven's all-gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.
2. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled,
and still their heavenly music floats
o'er all the weary world;
above its sad and lowly plains,
they bend on hovering wing,
and ever o'er its Babel sounds
the blessed angels sing.
3. And ye, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low,
who toil along the climbing way
with painful steps and slow,
look now! for glad and golden hours
come swiftly on the wing.
O rest beside the weary road,
and hear the angels sing!
4. For lo! the days are hastening on,
by prophet seen of old,
when with the ever-circling years
shall come the time foretold
when peace shall over all the earth
its ancient splendors fling,
and the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.
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..........