Friday, March 28, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 30, 2014

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, March 30, 2014    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………… Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray
*Call to Worship …………………………………..…………………  Psalm 149:1-14
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #181 …………………  We Come, O Christ, to You
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #662 …………  As the Hart Longs for Flowing Streams
*Hymn #130 ……………………………………………  Showers of Blessing

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament………………………… 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 (Pew Bible p. 730-731)
New Testament ………………………………… Matthew 24:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1538)
Memory Verse…………………………………………… Isaiah 40:28-31 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:13b-24
Sermon ……………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #16 …………………………… Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                   *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements
March-April is a time of heavy expenses.  Please pray for our continued financial stability and consider extra ways you might help during these challenging months.

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

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.  We WILL share a fellowship meal together following the service.  Bring a dish to pass!

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Providence, Rhode Island, host to the 66th Annual CCCC Family Conference (July 21st-24th).  This year’s theme is “For Every Generation”.  Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration.  See you in Providence!

During the spring exam season, the North Collins High School will be using our building for extra testing space from time to time.  The first group meets next week.  Thank you for your understanding as we try to be good neighbors (and good lights) to our friends across the street.

Put your sewing needles down for a bit … there will be no Sit’n’Sew in April due to scheduling conflicts!  Stitch away picks up again in May!

Calendar
Wednesday, April 2nd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a new study of Titus and Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Tuesday, April 8th
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, April 10th
Dewey Missionary begins at 10:00 am.

Saturday, April 12th
Spring Work Day!  Let’s start early (9:00 ish or earlier if you want) and get ready for Spring.  Bring your indoor cleaning supplies and outside rakes, etc (weather permitting!).

Saturday, April 19th
Sunday School Teachers:  Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday School Kids!  At 10:00 am we will be making centerpieces to decorate our tables for our Easter breakfast.  Come for some fun!

Upcoming Easter Dates
Palm Sunday – April 13
Maundy Thursday – April 17                    
Good Friday – April 18
Easter Sunday – April 20:   Praise & Fellowship at 9 am

                                             Family Worship at 10:45 am

Friday, March 21, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 23, 2014

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, March 23, 2014    
Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am
   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………… Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray
*Call to Worship …………………………………..…………………  Psalm 148:1-14
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #301 …………………  Join All the Glorious Names
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #662 …………  As the Hart Longs for Flowing Streams
*Hymn #131…………………………………  Children of the Heavenly Father

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament……………………… 2 Chronicles 36:2-14 (Pew Bible p. 729-730)
New Testament ………………………… Matthew 23:13-39 (Pew Bible p. 1537-38)
Memory Verse…………………………………………… Isaiah 40:28-31 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ……………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:13b-24
Sermon ………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #84 …………………… Under the Care of My God, the Almighty

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand


Announcements

March-April is a time of heavy expenses.  Please pray for our continued financial stability and consider extra ways you might help during these challenging months.

Calendar

Wednesday, March 26th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a new study of Titus and Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, March 27th
Sit’n’Sew begins at 10:00 am.

Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapter 1 in Swetland (“Depression”) and review questions that follow.

Sunday, March 30th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by Apples-to-Apples and other board games and refreshments.

Friday, March 14, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 16, 2014

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, March 16, 2014    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ………………………………………………… Let Us Praise God Together
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………  Psalm 147:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 ……………………  Lead On, O King Eternal
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #180 …………………………………  Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down
*Chorus #156……………………………………………………………  The LORD Is My Light
*Chorus #100……………………………………………….………………………  Create In Me

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament……………………… 2 Chronicles 35:20-36:1 (Pew Bible p. 728-729)
New Testament…………………………………… Matthew 23:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1536)
Memory Verse……………………………………………………… Isaiah 40:28-31 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #655 ……………………………………………………… O Safe to the Rock

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements
3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by bowling and refreshments.

The Church’s financial statements for January and February 2014 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

March-April is a time of heavy expenses.  Please pray for our continued financial stability and consider extra ways you might help during these challenging months.

Calendar
 Wednesday, March 19th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a new study of Titus and Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, March 20th
Dewey Missionary Meeting begins at 10:00 am.

Saturday, March 22nd
Sunday School Teacher Meeting at 9:00 am.

Thursday, March 27th

The next Sit’n’Sew is scheduled for 10:00 am.

Friday, March 7, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 9, 2014

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, March 9, 2014    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………… Let Us Praise God Together
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………  Psalm 146:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 …………  Come, Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #662 …………  As the Hart Longs for Flowing Streams
*Hymn #498………………………………………  Jesus!  What a Friend for Sinners!

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament…………………… 2 Chronicles 35:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 727-728)
New Testament………………… Matthew 22:34-46 (Pew Bible p. 1535-1536)
Memory Verse……………………………………………… Isaiah 40:28-31 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #481 ………………………………… Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Calendar
Tuesday, March 11th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm
Full Church Board meets at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, March 12th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a new study of Titus and Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, March 16th

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by bowling and refreshments.