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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 ~

Feb. 2nd, 2026

6:30 pm

HOST: 

              University Hgts

               Pres. Church 

        2167 University Ave.

                 Bronx, NY 10453

              

   

1st Tuesday of the month

(Sept-June)


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Meeting ID: 294 442 8643


Conf. Call- 929-205 6099

294 442 8643

7:00 pm


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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.

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           UNIVERSITY

           HEIGHTS                                    PRESBYTERIAN

           CHURCH

              

     Sunday Worship Service

   Holy Communion Sunday

 4th Sunday after Epiphany

        February 1st 2026

             11:00 a.m.

   



      


               


        

    ~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~    


PRELUDE:  (Instrumental)

Klaus Mueller - Musical Director/Organist

Walter Williams - Drummer


              ......"Celebrate Love"..........

Celebrate love, love, love. Celebrate love, love, love. Celebrate love, so amazing. He’s creating His wonderful love in you.


We can celebrate His love today. Jesus loves everyone. We can celebrate new life. Jesus loves everyone.


Celebrate love, love, love. Celebrate love, love, love. Celebrate love, so amazing. He’s creating His wonderful love in you.


We can sing about His love for us. Jesus loves everyone. He is living here inside of us. Jesus loves everyone.


Celebrate love, love, love. Celebrate love, love, love. Celebrate love, so amazing. He’s creating His wonderful love in you.

   

OPENING PRAYER:.....

......................Rev. Charles Mayhew


CALL TO WORSHIP:....

Leader: Steady our steps, O God, as we travel the journey set before us.


People: Let us walk in the way of light and
pursue the path of peace.


Leader: Keep us on your course of life as we seek to be faithful.


People: And as we gather to praise you, our
faithful Lord and God.


ALL: We here at UHPC have come to

worship God!


HYMN 1:....  "How Great Thy Art" 

                       

PRAYER FOR CONFESSION:. (In Unison)

Almighty God, who art rich in mercy to all
those who call upon Thee: hear us as we come to Thee humbly confessing our sins and transgressions, and imploring Thy mercy and forgiveness. We confess that we have sought to live for ourselves, not reaching out to others and honoring the divine image in all your children.


We confess before Thee our disobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness; and our failures and shortcomings toward Thee and toward our siblings.


Forgive us, we pray. In your abundant mercy
give us the grace to be your church,
confessing our faults, offering forgiveness and working for reconciliation.


Turn our hearts to your intentions that we
may hold fast to one another and draw near

to your presence. Have mercy upon us, most
merciful Father; and hear our prayer,

(Time for Silent Confession), Amen.


ASSURANCE OF PARDON:

Friends, in Jesus Christ, we have been fed
God’s grace and redemption. And that
redemption gives us the strength to love our
neighbors near and far, proclaiming in our
words and deeds: 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. 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" #2086          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)

O God, what the world says and what you say are often at odds. Set before us now your
truth as we hear your Word and as we
respond in faithful trust. Amen.


SCRIPTURE READING:..

Corinthians 1: 18-31...........Kwame Asamoath
Matthew 5: 1-12.........Kwabena Odame-Adjei

                           

HYMN 2:..."This Little Light of Mine" 

                                                     

GOSPEL READING:."St. Luke 2: 22-33"

 SERMON TITLE:. "Hold Up the Light"

..........................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:
Freely you have received, freely give. 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.


Invitation & Welcome to the Lord’s Table:
Communion Hymn:... “Let Us Break Bread”                                                   #513

1. Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)


2. Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me.)


3. Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees;) Let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees.) When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy (on me.)


COMMUNION PRAYER:
Friends: This is the joyful feast of the people of God! People will come from east and, west and from north and south and sit at table in the kingdom of God. This is the Lord's Table. Our Savior invites those 
who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared.


P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts!
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: For it is holy and right to do so.


P: Holy and right it is, and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God! You created Heaven with all its hosts and the earth with all its plenty. You have given us Life and being and
preserved us by your providence. But you have shown us the fullness of your love in sending into the world your Son, Jesus Christ, the eternal Word made flesh for us and for our salvation. For the precious gift of this mighty Savior who has reconciled us to you, we praise and bless you, O God.
With your whole Church on earth and with all the company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name. Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty. Your ways are just and true.
With people of faith, from all times and places, we lift our hearts in joyful praise, for you alone are holy.


All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts!
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

P: Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. In the joy of his resurrection and in expectation of his
coming again, we offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices. Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith:


All: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again.


P: Holy Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus, who lived with us sharing joy and sorrow. He told your story, healed the sick, and was a friend of sinners. Obeying you, he took up his cross and was murdered by men and women he loved. We praise you that he is not dead but is risen to rule the'world; and that he is still the friend of sinners. We
trust him to overcome every power to hurt or divide us, so that, when you bring in your promised Kingdom, we will celebrate victory with him. Remembering the Lord Jesus, we break bread and share one cup, announcing his death for the sins of
the world, and telling of his resurrection to all people and nations.


P: At this time brothers and sisters, please lift your bread or crackers as I continue: The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread and after giving thanks to God, broke it and said; "This is my body, 
which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." Ministering in his name, I offer this bread to you. In the same way, he took the cup after supper, and said: "This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, whenever you drink it, do this, remembering me." Ministering in his name, I offer this cup to you. Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. P: Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me shall
never thirst." Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Cut off from me you can do nothing." The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Let the Church say, Amen.


P: Bless the Lord O my soul;
C: And all that is within me, bless His Holy name!


UNISON: Alleluia! For the Lord our God - The
Almighty has come into His Kingdom! Let us rejoice, let us be glad with all our hearts. Let us give Him the glory for ever and ever. 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, 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:.. "Go Ye, Go Ye into the          world" 


1. Go ye, go ye into the world, and make disciples of all the nations.

Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!


2. Go ye, go ye into the world, and take the gospel to all the people.

Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!


3. Go ye, go ye into the world, and tell the story to all believers.

Go ye, go ye into the world, and I will be with you there!



CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION:

......................Rev. Charles Mayhew


POSTLUDE:  (Instrumental) 

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            Next SESSION MEETING

                 March. 1st, 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

           

2.  Next week's  Worship Service

     on 2/ 8 /26 will be  conducted 

     by  Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell


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

                   ( on rear table)

     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.    FEBRUARY Preaching  Schedule  

        1st........Rev. Charles Mayhew                      .                       (Communion)

        8th.......Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

        15th.....Rev. George Abosi

        22nd....Elder Etta Graham-Mitchell

                                      

9.  Monthly 1st Sunday  Coffee  Hour

     2/1=Elders....3/1=Men....4/5=Women


10.  FEBRUARY is  NATIONAL 

       1   -  BLACK HISTORY                                           Keep telling the stories so

               that our children get to know 

               also. CELEBRATE our

               achievements

       2.  -  HEART HEALTH-        .                                   Focus on Cardiovascular health

               Prevent heart attacks.....

               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.  Please Read the Bulletin Board -

      (by Secy's Office) for information.

      

13.  CONGREGATIONAL Meeting..

.      Today during coffee hour.

       




















  







   

    



    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

   March 1st 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. 

        


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

"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


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:.."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!







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HYMN 2:."This Little Light of Mine" 

1. This little light of mine,

I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.


2. Ev'rywhere I go,
I'm gonna let it shine.
Ev'rywhere I go,
I'm gonna let it shine.
Ev'rywhere I go,
I'm gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.


3. Jesus gave it to me,

I'm gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me,
I'm gonna let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me,
I'm gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.




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..........