Sunday, February 25, 2007

Sunday, February 25, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
February 25, 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 34:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 68 ……………………… Praise Him! Praise Him!
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 65…………………………………………………… Shepherd of My Soul
196…………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy Is The Lord of Hosts
…………………………………………………………………………… Shiloh
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… Judges 4:1-24 (Pew Bible pg. 376-78)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 5:27-32 (Pew Bible pg. 1599)

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

Sermon Text ……………… Ezekiel 11:16,17; Psalm 91:1,2; Philippians 2:1-5
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Michael Nace
“Open Doors”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 646 ………………………………………. Lead On, O King Eternal

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory ………………………………. My Strength Lies in the Arm of the Lord
*Doxology C (inside front cover) ……………………………………… Gloria Patri
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Don Hill Nursery: Shirley Reed


This morning we welcome Michael Nace to our pulpit. He is currently serving as Coordinating Chaplain of the Gowanda Correctional Facility. Let’s give him our full attention as he brings us a message from god’s word.

Announcements

Tuesday, February 27th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us for this ongoing study in the book of Proverbs, lessons to help us grow in wisdom and encourage one another in godliness.
Wednesday, February 28th
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting continues with our study of Matthew’s gospel at 7 pm. We’re looking at Jesus’ “Parables of Preparation” in Chapters 24-25. Are you ready? It is a great time to join us.

Saturday, March 3rd
FCC Annual Meeting here at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Sunday, March 4th
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. As is our custom, following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a “soup & salad” fellowship meal together. See the sign-up sheet.

Thursday, March 8th
Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm. Come ready to discuss Clowney 18 (“Sacraments”).

Kid’s Movie Night!
Our last Movie Night was lots of fun … let’s do it again on Friday, March 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm! Invite your friends again and think of a few more that might like to come! See Matt Clapper for details.

Due to inclement weather Tuesday, February 13, the FCC Annual Meeting is rescheduled. Please note the following:

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 10:00 am. 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.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Sunday, February 18, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
February 18, 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 33:1-22
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 187 ………………………………… Amazing Grace
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 119……………………………… How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
107 ……………………………………………………… Fairest Lord Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) … Judges 3:12-31 (Pew Bible pg. 375-76)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …… Luke 5:12-26 (Pew Bible pg. 1598-99)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………Philippians 4:10-13
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT
“Training for war, straining for the prize”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 690 …………………………………………………. Sweet By and By

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 Hopfer


Steve Gammon, our CCCC Conference Minister, has urged us to join him and other churches around the globe in commemorating “Amazing Grace Sunday” on February 18th. Churches are invited to sing this treasured hymn in recognition of the work of William Wilberforce, a courageous evangelical who 200 years ago helped facilitate the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. His mentor was John Newton, the slave trader turned songwriter, whose words influenced Wilberforce and continue to resonate today in the moving hymn “Amazing Grace”. The motion picture about the life and work of Wilberforce, also titled “Amazing Grace”, will open in theaters on February 23rd. You can learn more about the fight to end modern-day slavery at the partner campaign “Amazing Change” (
http://www.theamazingchange.com/).

Announcements

Tuesday, February 20th
Dewey Missionary Society meets at 12:00 noon at church.
Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.
There will be no Ladies Bible Study this week.

Wednesday, February 21st
Derek and his family will be traveling to Massachusetts for a series of meetings as part of his responsibilities on the CCCC Credentials Committee. Michael Nace, Coordinating Chaplain at the Gowanda Correctional Facility, will bring next Sunday’s message.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting will resume next week at 7 pm. We’re looking at Jesus’ “Parables of Preparation” in Matthew 24-25. Are you ready? It is a great time to join us.

Kid’s Movie Night!
Our last Movie Night was lots of fun … let’s do it again on Friday, March 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm! Invite your friends again and think of a few more that might like to come! See Matt Clapper for details.

Due to inclement weather last Tuesday, February 13, the FCC Annual Meeting is rescheduled. Please note the following:
A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 10:00 am. 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.

Sunday, February 11, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
February 11, 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 23:1-5
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 89 – Praise the Lord: Ye Heavens Adore Him
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 97 ……………………………………………………… Blessed Assurance
141 ……………………………………………………………… Pass Me Not

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………… Judges 3:1-11 (Pew Bible pg. 375)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 5:1-11 (Pew Bible pg. 1597-98)

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

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………… John 10:1-30
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………… Gene VanDette
THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND HIS SHEEP

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 705 …………………………. Take the Name of Jesus With You

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 Reed


Announcements

Tuesday, February 13th
FCC Annual Business Meeting at 7:00 pm.

Ladies Bible Study will meet next Tuesday at 7:30 pm 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, February 14th
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.

Saturday, February 17th
Men’s breakfast at 8:00 am. Join us at Goode’s Restaurant in Collins for a time of informal sharing and encouragement. Look forward to seeing you there.

Our short mid-term study continues 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.

Sunday, February 4, 2007

Sunday February 4, 2007

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