Sunday, January 28, 2007

January 28, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
January 28, 2007

Sunday School for all at 9:30 am Family Worship at 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………..……………………………… Psalm 31:1-24
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 46 - We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer
*Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 238 …………………………………………………… Shine, Jesus Shine
44 …………………………………………………… I’m Forever Grateful
239 ………………………………………………………………. Spirit Song

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… Judges 2:8-23 (Pew Bible pg. 374-375)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………… Luke 4:31-44 (Pew Bible pg. 1597)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yr olds to 2nd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Philippians 4:8-9
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
GOD’S WILL IN THE WILDERNESS (3)
“How does your garden grow?”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 51 ………………………………………………… Blessed Assurance

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover) ……………………………………… Gloria Patri
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Don Hill Nursery: Shirley Hopfer



Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2007.
Note the enclosed bulletin insert for ways you can
be a “voice for life”.

Announcements

This Evening
Singspiration at Lakeview Congregational Church at 6:30 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of singing and fellowship with our friends from Lakeview and First Church and others. Also, you may want to bring a favorite dessert to share.

Tuesday, January 30th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at 7:30 pm meets at Evie Mann’s home for an ongoing study in the book of Proverbs, lessons to help us grow in wisdom and encourage one another in godliness.

Wednesday, January 31st
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting at 7 pm continues with our study of Matthew’s gospel. We’re looking at Jesus’ “Parables of Preparation” in Chapters 24-25. Are you ready? It is a great time to join us.

Thursday, February 1st
Elders’ Meeting at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Clowney 17 (“Prophecy”).

Join us for a short mid-term study during the Sunday school hour called “Body & Blood,” a survey of how various Christian traditions think about the Lord’s Supper. Join us for coffee and a challenging look at what Communion is all about, what it means, and what “happens” around the Lord’s Table. It’s a great way to start our day together.

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted. Any other business by the people will also be transacted. The Trustee terms that expire are Chuck Bianchi and Don Hill.


Thank you to the FCC Choir for remembering me on my birthday. It was a wonderful surprise and you sounded great. – Michele Krebs

Reports to be included in the 2006 Annual Report from the Board and Committees are due. Please submit to Audrey Krebs.






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Sunday, January 21, Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
January 21, 2007






Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………..……………………………… Psalm 30:1-12
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 16……Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
*Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 134 …………………………………………………………………… Majesty
125 ………………………………………………………………I Will Delight
76 ……………………………………………………….To Know You More

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… Judges 2:8-23 (Pew Bible pg. 374-375)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………… Luke 4:14-30 (Pew Bible pg. 1596)

Fellowship of Welcome 4 yr olds – 2nd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Philippians 4:4-7
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
GOD’S WILL IN THE WILDERNESS (2)
“Good news for knuckleheads and worrywarts”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 66 ………………………………………… I am His and He Is Mine

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover) ……………………………………… Gloria Patri
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Shirley Reed



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, January 23rd
Dewey Missionary meeting at 12:00 noon.

Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at 7:30 pm meets at Evie Mann’s home for an ongoing study in the book of Proverbs, lessons to help us grow in wisdom and encourage one another in godliness.

Wednesday, January 24th
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting at 7 pm continues with our study of Matthew’s gospel. We’re looking at Jesus’ so-called “eschatological discourse” in Chapter 24. It is a great time to join us.

Sunday, January 28th
Singspiration at Lakeview Congregational Church at 6:30 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of singing and fellowship with our friends from Lakeview and First Church and others. Also, you may want to bring a favorite dessert to share.

Thursday, February 1st
Elders’ Meeting at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Clowney 17 (“Prophecy”).





Join us for a short mid-term study during the
Sunday school hour called “Body & Blood,”
a survey of how various Christian traditions
think about the Lord’s Supper.
Join us for coffee and a challenging look at what
Communion is all about,
what it means, and
what “happens” around the Lord’s Table.
It’s a great way to start our day together.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Sunday, January 14, Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
January 14, 2007

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… Psalm 29:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 22 ………… The Church’s One Foundation
*Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 10 ………………………………………………………… Beauty for Ashes
223 …………………………………………………………… Most Holy One
167……………………………………………….You Are My Hiding Place

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet)……… Judges 2:1-7 (Pew Bible pg. 373-374)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …… Luke 4:1-13 (Pew Bible pg. 1595-1596)

Fellowship of Welcome 4 yr olds – 2nd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Philippians 4:4-7
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
GOD’S WILL IN THE WILDERNESS
“The Discipline of Joy”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 69 ……………………………………………… O How I Love Jesus

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover) ……………………………………… Gloria Patri
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Shirley Hopfer



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, January 15th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, January 16th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at 7:30 pm will meet at Evie Mann’s home for an ongoing study in the book of Proverbs. These are a special time of growing in wisdom and encouraging one another in godliness.

Wednesday, January 17th
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting at 7 pm continues with our study of Matthew’s gospel. We’re looking at Jesus’ so-called “eschatological discourse” in Chapter 24. It is an interesting study hearing how Jesus explains to his disciples the end times. Feel free to come and sit in!

Friday, January 19th
Kids! A movie night here at church beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 8:30 pm … start thinking of friends to invite! Bring sleeping bags to lie on! Popcorn, soda and ice cream will be served. See Matt Clapper for further details.

The Nominating Committee is preparing a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2007. Pray for this Committee and for those being considered as well as for the church. To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the next few weeks. Pray with us during this important time in our church.