Friday, May 31, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 2, 2013

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 90, p. 816
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 …………………………………………  Lead On, O King Eternal
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #110 ……………………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
*Hymn #420 …………………………………………………………………  At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 10:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 688-689)
New Testament  ………………………………………………………… Matthew 8:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1507)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Receiving New Members Into Fellowship
                       Bruce and Shirley Brown, Julia Haney, Katie Yoder and Rebekah Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #424 …………………………………………………  Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – on Communion Sunday’s, the 2nd offering helps support
                               the benevolent ministries of the diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn …………………………………………………………………….…………………  Blest Be the Tie that Binds

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for life lessons
 from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Several people have expressed interest in joining our fellowship as members – Bruce and Shirley Brown, Julia Haney, Katie Yoder and Rebekah Yoder.
They have all met the church’s requirements, and the elders are happy to recommend each for membership.  We are planning to proceed with this
happy event during this morning’s service.

As we approach the end of the academic year and the warmer months beyond, let’s be praying for a safe, refreshing summer together. 
See the enclosed list of dates for your summer church calendar.


CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 5th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up Malachi’s 6th oracle and plan to tackle Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 8th
We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme:
Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship.
“The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  See the sign-up in the foyer.




Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.  Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn't working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Friday, May 24, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 26, 2013

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 87:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #167 …………………………………  When Morning Gilds the Skies

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #12 ……………………………………………………………………  Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty
*Chorus #125 ………………………………………………………………  I Will Delight In the Law of the Lord
*Chorus #53 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………  My Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 9:13-31 (Pew Bible p. 687-688)
New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Matthew 7:15-29 (Pew Bible p. 1506)
Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………  Colossians 3:12-17

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ……………………………………..………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 2:5-12
Sermon ……………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Table Manners
Learning to live like children of God in the household of faith.

*Hymn of Faith #388 ………………………………………  Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.
 A fellowship meal following the service is NOT planned at this time.

Several people have expressed interest in joining our fellowship as members – Bruce and Shirley Brown, Julia Haney, Katie Yoder, and Rebekah Yoder.
  They have all met the church’s membership requirements, and the elders
 are happy to recommend each for membership.  We are planning
 to proceed with this event during next week’s service. 
If there are questions or concerns, please see Derek or an Elder.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, May 29th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re looking at Malachi’s 5th oracle (“Return to Me and I Will Return to You”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 1st
Sunday School Teacher meeting here at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Sunday, June 2nd
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Saturday, June 8th
We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme:
Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship.
 “The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  See the sign-up in the foyer.



Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.  Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn't working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Friday, May 17, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 12, 2013


FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 85:8-13
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #164 ………………………  O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #88 ………………………………  With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
*Hymn #392 ……………………………………………………………………  O Day of Rest and Gladness

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 8:1-18 (Pew Bible p. 685-686)
New Testament  …………………………………………… Matthew 6:19-34 (Pew Bible p. 1504-1505)
Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………  Mark 16:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon ………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
The final pages of human history set the stage for Christian living.  Eschatology is for everyday!

*Hymn of Faith #601 …………………………………………………………………………  Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On this Mother’s Day, we pray God’s special blessing on all the moms represented in our fellowship this morning.

¾ Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, May 17th, at 2:00 p.m. (TCT Network and Dish Network Channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity. “Ask the Pastor” is a live
 call-in program with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer
questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.


CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 14th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.

Wednesday, May 15th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re looking at Malachi’s 4th oracle (“Where Is the God of Justice?”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, May 19th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Saturday, June 8th
We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme: Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship. “The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  Details to follow.


Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.  Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn't working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 19, 2013


FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 86:1-17
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #173 …………………………………………  Praise Him!  Praise Him!

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #88 …………………………………  With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
*Hymn #389 ……………………………………………………………  This is the Day the Lord Has Made

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 9:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 686-687)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Matthew 7:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1505-1506)
Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………..………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 2:1-7
Sermon ………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Christians must give careful attention to the motives and manner
of gospel ministry – because being right is not enough

*Hymn of Faith #600 …………………………………………………  He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought!

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The church’s financial statement for April 2013 is posted for review
 in the office over the copy machine.


CALENDAR

TONIGHT! Sunday, May 19th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Wednesday, May 22nd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re looking at Malachi’s 5th oracle (“Return to Me and I Will Return to You”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, May 19th

Saturday, June 8th
We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme:
Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship.
 “The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  Details to follow.





Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.  Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn't working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013 Sermon

The final pages of human history set the stage for Christian living. Eschatology is for every day!