First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 1st, 2017

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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, October 1, 2017

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 …………………….…………..……….…… Rejoice, All People, Homage Give

*Call to Worship ………………….……….…….……… Psalter Reading 106:1-23ff., pp. 822f.

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #301 ….…......…………….…… Join All the Glorious Names

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #480 ………………………………….…………………… Come, For the Feast is Spread

*Hymn of the Month #24 ……………...........………… Vast the Immensity, Mirror of Majesty

*Hymn #251 …….…………………………………….……...……… Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………….......................…..……… Isaiah 19:16-25 (Pew Bible pg. 1087-1088)

New Testament ……………….........................…..………  Acts 4:1-22 (Pew Bible pg.1696-1697)

Memory Verse ……………………………….……………….……………… Psalm 90:1-4 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………….………………… Exodus 1:8-22 

Sermon …………………………………….……………….……….………………………… Derek Yoder

All’s Fair in Love and War

Or is it?  The Hebrew midwives raise ethical questions about fibbing. 

           But true disciples know that God’s truth in Christ will prevail.

*Hymn of Faith #264 …….……………………….…….……… Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………… 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.”

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn of Faith #359 ……………………………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Benediction

Postlude

Announcements

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal

 following this morning’s service.

3DYouth gets back on track THIS AFTERNOON with an October outing at the Seneca Hawk Fun Center (11979 Southwestern in Irving).  $10 for go-carts, $6 for mini-golf ($4 for children).  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 5:30 pm and return by 8:00.  All are welcome.  Bring friends!

It's "Onward in October" Month in Sunday School!  This is our month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!

Choir practices are now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually toward the end of the month.  If you would like to join choir, please see Alice or Kathy for the date.  We would love to have you come sing with us!

Calendar

Monday, October 2^nd: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, October 3^rd: Bible study & prayer meeting is suspended this week.  Join us for a presentation about the opioid problem in our communities and churches followed by a panel discussion.  Dr. Paul Updike, Medical Director of Addiction and Pain Services at Catholic Health, is the featured speaker.  Derek has been invited to sit on the panel.  First Church of Evans is hosting this timely event at 7:00 pm in the Community House. 

   But join us next Wednesday, October 8^th, as we begin a brand-     new study in the gospel of Luke.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, October 8^th: 3DYouth meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities and refreshments.

Thursday, October 12^th: Sit'n'Sew starting at 10 a.m.  Stay as long as you like to work on new projects for this year!  If you can stay longer into the afternoon, feel free to bring your own lunch. Coffee is provided.

Thursday, October 19^th: Dewey Missionary Meeting at10 a.m. We will be discussing business and reading letters/praying for our missionaries around the world.  Coffee is provided.

Sunday, October 28^th: Join our WNY / Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  It’s being called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration.  There is no charge for the meal, but a special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses.  The evening begins at 5:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 22^nd.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.