FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
Enter to Worship December 28, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………… Psalm 96:1-6
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #124 ………………………………… We Three Kings
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #139 …………………………………………………………………… O Holy Night!
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… 1 Samuel 26:1-12 (pg. 462-63)
New Testament Reading (Apostle)……… 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (pg. 1807)
Fellowship of Welcome
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Favorite Hymns and Carols
Thanksgiving Testimonies and Prayers
A Collage of 2008 Memories
*Hymn of Faith #407 …………………………… All the Way My Savior Leads Me
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation is invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our mid-week Bible studies will not meet during the New Year holiday, but plan now to make 2009 a year of increased study, prayer, and mutual encouragement by joining one of these groups:
Ladies Bible Study will begin a new study on Tuesday, January 6th at 8:00 pm called “Pleasing God”. They meet at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. It’s a great time to join them!
Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will continue in its look at James on January 7th at 7:00 pm. The new study, called “Brother to Brother”, is a series of lessons intended to give “brotherly” advice to fellow pilgrims in exile … like us!
Sunday, January 4th
Next Sunday, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time. Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body. As is our custom, following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a fellowship meal together.
Sunday, January 11th
Singspiration! at 6:30 pm. It’s our turn to host this special community event.
Tuesday, January 13th
Full Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm
We would like to express our deepest thanks to all of you for the very generous gift we received this Christmas season. We are so thankful that God has given us such a loving and supportive church family. May he grant us all a very special and blessed New Year together.
With much love, Alice, Derek, Katie, Rebekah, Joel and Owen
In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building in winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School Classroom. We recommend holding our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on December 28th at our regular time of 10:45 am. Please see Fred or Derek with any questions or concerns you may have about this temporary arrangement. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter. – The Church Board
Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Pam Johengen
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
First Congregational Church December 21, 2008 Bulletin
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
Enter to Worship December 21, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Isaiah 52:1-12
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #9 …………………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Advent Christmas Carols ……………………… Carols of Worship (see insert)
Presentation of Fourth Advent Banner
Fellowship of Welcome
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Sunday School Christmas Program ……………………………… “Perfectly One”
*Hymn of Faith …………………………………… See, The Conqueror (see insert)
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation is invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Sunday School program focuses on the identity of Jesus Christ and his part in the Trinity. He is “Perfectly One” with the Father and the Holy Spirit. The letters “IHS” help draw our attention to Christ in a special way. From ancient times, the “IHS” monogram has been an important symbol in the church, formed by taking the first three letters of Jesus’ name in Greek. (It would be like us writing “JΕS” in English.) The bar over the middle letter was a way space-conscious scribes indicated a word was an abbreviation. (Jesus’ full name in Greek capital letters would be written “IHSOYS”).
Wednesday December 24th
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, December 28th
Collage of 2008 Memories
Sunday, January 4th
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Sunday, January 11th
Singspiration! at 6:30 pm. It’s our turn to host this special community event.
Our midweek Bible studies will not meet during the Christmas and New Year holidays, but plan now to make 2009 a year of increased study, prayer, and mutual encouragement by joining one of these groups:
Ladies Bible Study will begin a new study on Tuesday, January 6th at 8:00 pm called “Pleasing God”. They meet at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. It’s a great time to join them!
Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will continue in its look at James on January 7th at 7:00 pm. The new study, called “Brother to Brother”, is a series of lessons intended to give “brotherly” advice to fellow pilgrims in exile … like us!
In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building in winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School Classroom. We recommend holding our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on December 28th at our regular time of 10:45 am. Please see Fred or Derek with any questions or concerns you may have about this temporary arrangement. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.
– The Church Board
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
Enter to Worship December 21, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Isaiah 52:1-12
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #9 …………………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Advent Christmas Carols ……………………… Carols of Worship (see insert)
Presentation of Fourth Advent Banner
Fellowship of Welcome
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Sunday School Christmas Program ……………………………… “Perfectly One”
*Hymn of Faith …………………………………… See, The Conqueror (see insert)
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation is invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Sunday School program focuses on the identity of Jesus Christ and his part in the Trinity. He is “Perfectly One” with the Father and the Holy Spirit. The letters “IHS” help draw our attention to Christ in a special way. From ancient times, the “IHS” monogram has been an important symbol in the church, formed by taking the first three letters of Jesus’ name in Greek. (It would be like us writing “JΕS” in English.) The bar over the middle letter was a way space-conscious scribes indicated a word was an abbreviation. (Jesus’ full name in Greek capital letters would be written “IHSOYS”).
Wednesday December 24th
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, December 28th
Collage of 2008 Memories
Sunday, January 4th
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Sunday, January 11th
Singspiration! at 6:30 pm. It’s our turn to host this special community event.
Our midweek Bible studies will not meet during the Christmas and New Year holidays, but plan now to make 2009 a year of increased study, prayer, and mutual encouragement by joining one of these groups:
Ladies Bible Study will begin a new study on Tuesday, January 6th at 8:00 pm called “Pleasing God”. They meet at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. It’s a great time to join them!
Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will continue in its look at James on January 7th at 7:00 pm. The new study, called “Brother to Brother”, is a series of lessons intended to give “brotherly” advice to fellow pilgrims in exile … like us!
In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building in winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School Classroom. We recommend holding our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on December 28th at our regular time of 10:45 am. Please see Fred or Derek with any questions or concerns you may have about this temporary arrangement. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.
– The Church Board
Monday, December 15, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
Enter to Worship DECEMBER 7, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Luke 1:68-79
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #107……… Angels We Have Heard on High
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Advent Hymn #115 ………………… While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Presentation of Second Advent Banner
Fellowship of Welcome
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… Isaiah 51:9-16
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
EGYPT
“Slaves & Sons”
Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #114 ……………………………………………………… The First Noel
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation is invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 9th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 9 in the Elders Handbook (“Promoting Obedience”).
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden begins at 8:00 pm. They are tackling a study called “Meeting God.” If you’re looking or more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. See Alice Yoder for details.
Wednesday, December 10th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.
Bible Study and Prayer meeting begins at 7:00 pm at church. We are beginning a new study in the book of James, called “Brother to Brother”. Join us for a series of lessons intended to give “brotherly” advice to fellow pilgrims in exile … like us!
Saturday, December 13th
Sunday School’s Christmas program practice at 10:30 am.
During our morning worship services, we will commemorate the Advent season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages. This year’s themes are taken from various places associated with Jesus’ earthly ministry – Bethlehem, Egypt, Golgotha, and Jerusalem. We will consider, travelogue-style, how the “geography of the gospel” contributes to our understanding of the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.
Sunday, December 14th – Christmas Tea at the parsonage
Sunday, December 21st – Sunday School program, “Perfectly One”, during family worship at 10:45 am
Wednesday, Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm
Sunday, December 28th – Collage of 2008 Memories
Congratulations to Rebecca Moon & Kevin Strade, who were married here yesterday afternoon. May God bless their life together.
Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
Enter to Worship DECEMBER 7, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Luke 1:68-79
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #107……… Angels We Have Heard on High
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Advent Hymn #115 ………………… While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Presentation of Second Advent Banner
Fellowship of Welcome
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… Isaiah 51:9-16
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
EGYPT
“Slaves & Sons”
Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #114 ……………………………………………………… The First Noel
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation is invited to stand
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 9th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 9 in the Elders Handbook (“Promoting Obedience”).
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden begins at 8:00 pm. They are tackling a study called “Meeting God.” If you’re looking or more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. See Alice Yoder for details.
Wednesday, December 10th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.
Bible Study and Prayer meeting begins at 7:00 pm at church. We are beginning a new study in the book of James, called “Brother to Brother”. Join us for a series of lessons intended to give “brotherly” advice to fellow pilgrims in exile … like us!
Saturday, December 13th
Sunday School’s Christmas program practice at 10:30 am.
During our morning worship services, we will commemorate the Advent season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages. This year’s themes are taken from various places associated with Jesus’ earthly ministry – Bethlehem, Egypt, Golgotha, and Jerusalem. We will consider, travelogue-style, how the “geography of the gospel” contributes to our understanding of the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.
Sunday, December 14th – Christmas Tea at the parsonage
Sunday, December 21st – Sunday School program, “Perfectly One”, during family worship at 10:45 am
Wednesday, Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm
Sunday, December 28th – Collage of 2008 Memories
Congratulations to Rebecca Moon & Kevin Strade, who were married here yesterday afternoon. May God bless their life together.
Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen
Monday, December 8, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
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