Saturday, January 30, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 31, 2016

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, January 31, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am

 


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………………… Come, We That Love the Lord
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….………….........….….……………… Psalm 136:1-26
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #164 ….  O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #161 …………………………………………….……………………….………… Unto Thee, O Lord
*Chorus #32 ………………………………………………………………...…………………… He Is Our Peace
*Chorus #38 …………………………...………………………………………………….………… Holy, Holy, Holy


Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………….………………… Proverbs 1:20-33 (Pew Bible p.985-986)
New Testament …………………………………………….…  Luke 11:37-54 (Pew Bible p. 1615-16)
Memory Verse ……………………………………….………….…………………… Psalm 34:1-3 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………….…………………………… 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn #38 …………………………………………………… Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the 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.”
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                     *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted by the end of the month for compilation –or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

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.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 3rd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be studying the sending away of Hagar and Ishmael in Chapter 21.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 7th
3DYouth Group meets here at 1:00 pm for pizza, followed by life lessons from Mark and activities.

Saturday, February 20th
FCC’s Annual Meeting at 10:00 am. 



² Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.²

Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 24, 2016

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, January 24, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
 


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………………… Come, We That Love the Lord
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….…………….….……………… Psalm 135:1-21
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 ……………….  Come, Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #53 ……………………………………………………………….……………………….………… My Peace
*Chorus #27………………………………………………………………...…………………… Glorify Thy Name
*Chorus #250 ………………………………………………………………………….………… Thou Art Worthy


Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………….………………… Proverbs 1:1-19 (Pew Bible p.984-985)
New Testament ………………………………………………….…  Luke 11:29-36 (Pew Bible p. 1615)
Memory Verse ……………………………………….………….…………………… Psalm 34:1-3 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………….……………………………… 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn #537 ……………………………………………………………………………… Take Time to Be Holy

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the 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.”
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                     *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted by the end of the month for compilation –or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

Please note Katie Yoder’s address through mid-April.  She’d love to hear from you!           
             SCIO
            8 Norham Gardens
            Oxford, OX2 6QB
            UNITED KINGDOM

Calendar

TONIGHT!  Sunday, January 24th
3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 600 pm.  Join us at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Wednesday, January 27th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting resumes at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be studying the birth of Isaac in Chapter 21.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, January 30th
3DYouth Group hits the slopes at Chestnut Ridge Park for an afternoon of sledding beginning at 2;00 pm.  Details to follow.

Saturday, February 20th
FCC’s Annual Meeting at 10:00 am.


Friday, January 15, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 17, 2016

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, January 17, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am 


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………… Come, We That Love the Lord
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………… Psalm 134:1-3
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 …………  Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #97 ………………………………………………………….………… Blessed Assurance
*Chorus #91……………………………………………………………………………… At the Cross
*Chorus #32 ……………………………………………………………….………… He Is Our Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………… Job 42:1-17 (Pew Bible p.841-842)
New Testament ………………………….…  Luke 11:14-28 (Pew Bible p. 1614-1615)
Memory Verse ………………………………….…………………… Psalm 34:1-3 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………….…………………………… 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn #175 ………………………………………………………………………… A Wonderful Savior

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology………………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the 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.”
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                     *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted by the end of the month for compilation –or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

Please note Katie Yoder’s address through mid-April.  She’d love to hear from you!     
             SCIO
            8 Northam Gardens
            Oxford, OX2 6QB
            UNITED KINGDOM

Calendar
Tuesday, January 19th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church (budget meeting), preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the article on the back table (“Unprecedented, All Over Again”).

Wednesday, January 20th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting resumes at 7:00 pm for our ongoing survey of the great themes of Genesis.  Whew!  We made it out of Sodom – but just barely! – and are looking at the life and faith of Abraham in Chapter 20.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, January 21st
Dewey budget meeting at 10:00 am at the church.

Saturday, January 23rd
Deacon meeting at 10:00 am at the church.

Sunday, January 24th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans.  Join us at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Saturday, January 30th
3DYouth Group hits the slopes at Chestnut Ridge Park for an afternoon of sledding beginning at 2;00 pm.  Details to follow.


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


Friday, January 8, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 10, 2016

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, January 10, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am 


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………………………………… Come, We That Love the Lord
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 133:1-3
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #12 ……………  Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #87 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… The Lord’s My Shepherd
*Hymn #152 …………………………………………………………………………… The Law of the Lord is Perfect
*Hymn #389 ………………………………………………………………… This Is the Day the Lord Has Made

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………………………………………… Job 41:1-3 (Pew Bible p.840-841)
New Testament ……………………………………………………………  Luke 11:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1613-1614)
Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 34:1-3 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Acts 17:1-15
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn #654 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… O Jesus, I Have Promised
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the 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.”
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                  *Congregation invited to stand
Announcements

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted by the end of the month for compilation –or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

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

Please note Katie Yoder’s address through mid-April.  She’d love to hear from you!      SCIO
            8 Northam Gardens
            Oxford, OX2 6QB
            UNITED KINGDOM

Calendar
Tuesday, January 12th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church (budget meeting), preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the article on the back table (“Unprecedented, All Over Again”).

Wednesday, January 13th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting meets at 7:00 pm for our ongoing survey of the great themes of Genesis.  Whew!  We made it out of Sodom – but just barely! – and are looking at the life and faith of Abraham in Chapter 20.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, January 24th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans.  Join us at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.