Bulletin for Sunday Evening, October 18, 2020

 

OTISVILLE – MT. HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

OCTOBER 18, 2020
11:00AM ONLINE WORSHIP 

Church Office 845-386-3851 | Hours M, W, F 9am – 1pm

Email: Otisvillepres@hvc.rr.com

Website: www.otisvillepres.org

Text to give (347) 830-7281!

Text message church at 833-900-2084

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Remember to put otisvillepres@hvc.rr.com in your address book!

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Welcome - Pastor Jeff Farley

Musical Worship

• What A Friend We Have in Jesus -  Dave Green
• Through it All -  Dave Green 
• How Great Thou Art - Paul Holderbaum and Mike Conklin
• Great is Thy Faithfulness - Paul Holderbaum and Mike Conklin
• Witness - Mike and Ensemble

"Your faithful people, Lord, will praise you with songs and honor your holy name."  Psalm 30:4 (CEV)

(As a matter of extra caution, we ask that you refrain from singing for the time being.  Feel free to hum along.  Thank you) 

Scripture | Acts 4:13-22 (CEV)

13 The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain that these men had been with Jesus. 14 But they could not deny what had happened. The man who had been healed was standing there with the apostles.

15 The officials commanded them to leave the council room. Then the officials said to each other, 16 “What can we do with these men? Everyone in Jerusalem knows about this miracle, and we cannot say it didn’t happen. 17 But to keep this thing from spreading, we will warn them never again to speak to anyone about the name of Jesus.” 18 So they called the two apostles back in and told them that they must never, for any reason, teach anything about the name of Jesus.

19 Peter and John answered, “Do you think God wants us to obey you or to obey him? 20 We cannot keep quiet about what we have seen and heard.”

21-22 The officials could not find any reason to punish Peter and John. So they threatened them and let them go. The man who was healed by this miracle was more than forty years old, and everyone was praising God for what had happened.

R: The Word of the Lord.

A: Thanks be to God.

Sermon | On Fire: Over Forty

Benediction

Doxology - Paul and Mike

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise Him, all creatures here below.

Praise Him above ye heav’nly host.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Amen

Thank you for coming to worship!

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CONGREGATIONAL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Sermons:

October 25 Acts 4:23-31 On Fire: Brave

November 1 Acts 4:32-37 On Fire: Blessed (& Communion)

November 8 Acts 5:1-11 On Fire: Testing (& Baptism)

Called Congregational Meeting - Tonight

A Special Congregational meeting is being called for by the Session for the single purpose of changing the Bylaws to allow the Annual Meeting to take place by teleconference (Zoom). 

The meeting will be on Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25) at 5:30pm before the evening outdoor worship service.

Indoor Worship

• Sundays at 9:00am in Fellowship Hall.
• Only 25 people. Music is pre-recorded.
• Masks must be worn during the service.
• This service sermon will be the same as at 11:00am online.
• RSVP at https://reopen.church/r/ghOSlEks

EMPOWERfamilies

• Empower meets on Sundays at the Town of Mount Hope Park Pavilion in an outdoor gathering 9:30am.
• RSVP at https://reopen.church/r/ghOSlEks

Outdoor Worship

• Sundays at 5:30 pm in the Orchard St lot.
• Be sure to bring your own chairs & wear masks.
• Jeff is preaching.
• To RSVP, go to https://reopen.church/r/ghOSlEks

Worship Online

You can watch our online services at any of the following sites/apps:

• Our website: www.otisvillepres.org 
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/otisville.presbyterian/live/
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/otisvillepres/live

165th Anniversary of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Otisville

Still looking for pictures (just one or two) of the many interesting ministries our church has been involved in from 2005-2020. Send to Otisvillepres@hvc.rr.com or drop off!

Food Pantry – November 5

• Hours: 11am – 1pm, Volunteers needed! 
• Text Kathy Card at 914-850-7548 or at email at kv137@earthlink.net.

Thanksgiving Baskets

• The lists and shopping bags are now available.
• They will be in the church lobby during office hours.
• Take your bags & list and please write your name on the sign-out sheet.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

• They are available in the church lobby during office hours.
• The collection dates will be the weekend of Nov. 14th and 15th. Brochures will be included to suggest "what to pack", as well as large rubber bands and an envelope for a $9 donation for shipping and handling. 
• PLEASE secure with the rubber bands. NEW this year:  A "tracking label" will be attached to each box!  Questions? Contact Sue at 386-8114.  

A New Small Group on Zoom

• A new group will be forming to study Heroes of Faith an 8-week study, looking at Hebrews and some OT Heroes!
• This study will be for those who have no or little bible background, and will include a weekly video!
• If interested contact Jeff with available days and times!

Want to Give?  Secure online giving at:

https://tithe.ly/give?c=52802 -- or --  www.otisvillepres.org