Sunday, April 29, 2007

Sunday, April 29, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins

April 29, 2007

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

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship……………………………………………………… Psalm 44:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #16 ………………… Immortal, Invisible

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus 19………………………………………… Come, Thou Almighty King

20 …………………………………………………… Commune With Me

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… Judges 8:13-27 (pg. 385-386)

New Testament Reading (Gospel) … Luke 7:36-50 (Pew Bible pg. 1604-05)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Sermon……………………………………………………………………… Tony Barone

HOW WILL YOU FINISH THE RACE?

Interlude

*Hymn of Faith #570 ………………………………………… Be Still, My Soul

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology A (inside front cover)

……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction

Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

This morning we welcome Tony Barone to our pulpit.

No stranger to our congregation, Mr. Barone currently serves as Chaplain at Buffalo City Mission. Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s Word.

Announcements

Tonight, Sunday, April 29th

Angola Wesleyan Church will host our spring Singspiration! at 6:30 pm. Bring a desert to share during the fellowship time to follow.

Tuesday, May 1st

Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us as we begin a new study, “Women of the New Testament”.

Wednesday, May 2nd

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into the final section of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 26-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, May 5th

Dr. T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, will be with us to facilitate our 5th Annual Leadership Seminar. All are welcome. See the sign-up in the foyer. Dr. Gordon will also bring the Sunday message.

Tuesday, May 8th

Dewey Missionary Society will meet at church at 9:15 am to travel to Cornerstone Manor in Buffalo for a tour of their facility. Lunch will be provided. Please sign up in the foyer if you would like to join us for the day.

Friday, May 11th

Teen Night! We will meet at church at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, May 19th

“Feed My Lambs”, a fellowship and training day (9:00 am to 2:00 pm) for all who love children and work with children, at Clark’s Corners Community Church. See insert for details.

Sunday, May 20th

Conference Sunday. The Conference encourages local churches to set aside one Sunday in May and designate it “Conference Sunday.” It is a brief time set aside to celebrate our affiliation with the CCCC, remind ourselves of current happenings, and pray for and respond to various needs in our Conference. A 2nd collection will be taken up as an expression of our thanks and support for the CCCC. Also, the 59th Annual Family Conference is scheduled for July 16-19 in Anaheim, California. See the back table for more information.

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Sunday, April 22, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
April 22, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve
Sunday School 9:30 am Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………… Psalm 41:1-13
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #8 ……Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn 125 ……………………………………………………………… I Will Delight
124 …………………………………………………I Stand In Awe of You

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) Judges 8:1-12 (Pew Bible pg. 385)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) Luke 7:29-35 (Pew Bible pg. 1603-04)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Isaiah 43:1-7
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………Derek Yoder
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM
“As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #9 …………………………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy
Baptism of Corbin Angelo Marano
Hymn of Consecration and Response #573
… How Comforting Is Jesus’ Name
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Announcements
Tuesday, April 24th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us as we begin a new study, “Women of the New Testament”. Interested? See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, April 25th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into the final section of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 26-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, April 28th
VBS meeting at the Wesleyan Church at 9:30 am.

Sunday, April 29th
Tony Barone, Chaplain from the Buffalo City Mission will bring the morning message.

On Sunday evening at 6:30, the Angola Wesleyan Church will be hosting our next Singspiration! Plan now to be part of this special evening. You may want to bring a dessert to share during the fellowship time to follow.

Saturday, May 5th
Reserve the date on your calendars! Dr. T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, will be with us to facilitate our 5th Annual Leadership Seminar. All are welcome. See the sign-up in the foyer.

Saturday, May 19th
“Feed My Lambs”, a fellowship and training day (9:00 am to 2:00 pm) for all who love children and work with children, at Clark’s Corners Community Church. See insert for details.

The church’s financial statement for March 2007 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

If you would be willing to be part of the nursery rotation, please let Shirley Reed know. Don’t forget, the longer the list of nursery volunteers, the lighter the load for everyone!

I wish to thank my church family for the pink hyacinth, delicious Easter candy and the lovely Easter card. I do appreciate all your kindnesses throughout the years. God Bless, Evelyn Falk


Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Shirley Reed

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Sunday, April 15, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
April 15, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve
Sunday School 9:30 am Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………… Psalm 40:1-17
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #190 ……… Rejoice the Lord is King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn 250 ……………………………………………………… Thou Art Worthy
5 ………………………………………… Are You Washed in the Blood

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) Judges 8:1-12 (Pew Bible pg. 385)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) Luke 7:18-28 (Pew Bible pg. 1603-04)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 1 Samuel 17:1-54
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
“The Battle Is The Lord’s”

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Lori Clappper Nursery: Shirley Hopfer

Announcements

Monday, April 16th
Elders meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 17th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm begins a new study, “Women of the New Testament”. Interested? The group meets at 7:30 pm at Evie Mann’s home. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, April 18th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into the final section of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 26-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, April 29th
Singspiration! Hosted at Angola Wesleyan Church. Details to follow.

Saturday, May 5th
Reserve the date on your calendars! Dr. T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, will be with us to facilitate our 5th Annual Leadership Seminar. All are welcome.

Next week Tony & Tami Marano will present their son Corbin for Christian baptism. Be praying for the Maranos as they take this important step in the spiritual life of their family.

Sunday, April 8, 2007

Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
Easter Sunday - April 8, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve
Community Sunrise Service 8:00 am Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship (responsive reading #45) - “The Risen Saviour”
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #176 ………………………… Christ Arose
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn 179………………………………...… Christ the Lord is Risen Today
377……………………………………………………………………… He Lives


Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) - Judges 7:13-25 (Pew Bible pg. 384)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) - Luke 7:1-17 (Pew Bible pg. 1602-03)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………… 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
“Living Hopes and Empty Boxes”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 180 ……………………………… The Day of Resurrection

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand


Announcements

Monday, April 9th
Elders meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 10th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm begins a new study, “Women of the New Testament”. Interested? The group meets at 7:30 pm at Evie Mann’s home. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, April 11th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into the final section of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 26-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Friday, April 13th
Teen Night! Let’s meet at Lori Clapper’s home at 6:30 pm. We’ll be watching the movie “One Night With The King” based on the book of Esther. You’re gonna love it!

Saturday, April 14th
Men’s breakfast at Joe’s Three Star. Join us at 8:00 am for a time of informal sharing and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Sunday, April 29th
Singspiration! Hosted at Angola Wesleyan Church. Details to follow.

Saturday, May 5th
Reserve the date on your calendars! Dr. T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, will be with us to facilitate our 5th Annual Leadership Seminar. All are welcome.

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Shirley Reed

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Sunday, April 1, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
Palm Sunday - April 1, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve

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

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship……………………..………………………… “The Triumphal Entry”
(responsive reading #42, pg. 767)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise (insert) ………………All Glory, Laud and Honor
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 21 ……………………..…………… Crown Him With Many Crowns
134 …………………………………………………………………… Majesty


Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… Judges 7:1-15 (Pew Bible pg. 383-84)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………… Luke 6:43-49 (Pew Bible pg. 1602)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Matthew 21:1-11
Sermon…………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
“Great Expectations”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 49 ……………………………………………… Blessed Be the Name

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Announcements

Tuesday, April 3rd
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

During Holy Week, our regular mid-week Bible studies are suspended. Join us the following week for these important times of instructions, encouragement and fellowship.

Tuesday, April 10th
Ladies Bible Study is beginning a new study, “Women of the New Testament”. Interested? The group meets at 7:30 pm at Evie Mann’s home. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, April 11th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into the final section of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 26-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, April 29th
Singspiration! Hosted at Angola Wesleyan Church. Details to follow.

Reserve Saturday, May 5th on your calendars! Dr. T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, will be with us to facilitate our 5th Annual Leadership Seminar. All are welcome.

Interest has been expressed in joining the church. If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders. The class is designed for those considering church membership, but if you’re already a member and still haven’t the foggiest idea what Congregationalism is all about or would like to learn more about the rich history of the CCCC or our local church, come and sit in on these 3- or 4- session class. Details to follow.

Plan now to be part of our special Holy Week services
April 5th – Maundy Thursday
. Join us at 7:00 pm for our traditional candlelight vigil as we commemorate the Last Supper, followed by a Communion Meal.
April 6th – Good Friday. Our friends from the Wesleyan Church will host this year’s Good Friday service at 7:00 pm. Refreshments to follow. You may want to bring a favorite dessert to share.
April 8th – Easter Sunday. We’ve been invited to join our friends on the hill for a Sunrise Service at 8:00 am. Following that, we’ll meet back here for our traditional Easter Brunch, starting about 9:30. (There will be no Sunday School.) Our family worship service begins at the regular time of 10:45.

If you would like to remember a loved one with an Easter lily or flower for our Easter worship service, please let Lori Clapper know by Thursday, April 5th. Feel free to call and leave a message at 337-3298 or e-mail:
lori.clapper@gmail.com
Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Shirley Hopfer