Sunday, May 27, 2007

Sunday, May 27, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
May 27, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship…………………………………… Psalm 49:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #10
…………… O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 113 …………………………………………………………… He Is Exalted
156…………………………………………………The Lord Is My Light
89 ……………………………………………………………… As The Deer

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… Judges 10:1-18 (pg. 390-391)
New Testament Reading (Gospel)… Luke 8:40-56 (Pew Bible pg. 1607-08)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………… 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Sermon……………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
Mephibosheth: “The God Who Does Not Forget”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 283 ……… Thou True Vine, that Heals the Nations

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

*Congregation Please Stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, May 29th
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm. Feel free to join us for this interesting study, “Women of the New Testament”.

Wednesday, May 30th
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.

Thursday, May 31st
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Elder’s meeting at 6:30 pm. Come ready to discuss Chapters 1-2 in “The Elders Handbook”.

Sunday, June 3rd
Celebration of 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 fellowship meal together. See the sign-up sheet.

Saturday, June 9th
Attention Ladies! The Deacons would like to invite you to a luncheon on Saturday, June 9 in the Adult Sunday School room. Please join us for a time of fellowship and encouragement.

Sunday, June 17th
Last day of adult Sunday school.

Sunday, June 24th
Last day of children’s Sunday school. Adults meet in sanctuary during Sunday school hour for Spring Concert of Prayer.

Friday, June 29th
New Song, choral group from Geneva College, will be in concert at 7pm

Sunday, July 1st
Summer schedule begins. Family worship at 9:45 am.

Note the latest edition of “The Shepherd’s Staff” hot off the press! In this small newsletter, printed just a few times a year, the Elders hope to highlight some of the projects we’re working on and share our goals and ideas for ministry, as well as feature other items of interest. We want to be better, more thoughtful communicators, and we hope this simple newsletter is a step in that direction. Enjoy!

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Sunday, May 20, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
May 20, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship…………………………………… Psalm 48:1-14
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 82 - Praise to The Lord, The Almighty
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 95 ……………………………………………………… Be Exalted, O God
126 …………………………………………………… In The Lord Alone
231 ……………………………………… Oh, Lord, You’re Beautiful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… Judges 9:42-57 (pg. 389-390)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) … Luke 8:22-39 (Pew Bible pg. 1606-07)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………… 1 Samuel 23:15-18
Sermon……………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
Jonathan: “No Greater Love”

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory – our 2nd offering will go to help support our Conference needs and ministry goals
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Lynda Francis


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, May 20th
Today is Conference Sunday. The CCCC encourages local churches to set aside one Sunday in May and designate it “Conference Sunday.” It is a time to celebrate our affiliation with the CCCC, remind ourselves of current happenings, and pray for and respond to various needs in our Conference. Note the bulletin insert. A 2nd collection will be taken up as an expression of our thanks and support for the CCCC.

Tuesday, May 22nd
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s at 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us for this interesting study, “Women of the New Testament”.

Wednesday, May 23rd
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.

Thursday, May 24th Choir practice at 6:30 pm.


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

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Sunday, May 13, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
May 13, 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 47:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #11 ……………… O, Worship The King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 177…………………………………………… Come And Sing Praises
154 …………………………………………………………The Holy Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………… Judges 9:22-41 (pg. 388-389)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …… Luke 8:16-21 (Pew Bible pg. 1606)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………… 1 Samuel 25:1-44
Sermon………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
“Here Comes the Groom”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith

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

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Communion Hymn of Thanksgiving 603
……………………………………………… Jesus Spreads His Banner O’er Us
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation Please Stand

Announcements
Monday, May 14th

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm preceded by Elder’s meeting at 6:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 15th
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 16th
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 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.

Sunday, May 20th
Conference Sunday. The CCCC 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.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Sunday, May 6, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
May 6, 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 46:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #21 …… Christ Is Our Cornerstone
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 175 ……………………………………………… Bless His Holy Name
173 ……………………………………… Behold, Bless Ye the Lord
100 …………………………………… Create In Me A Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………… Judges 8:28-9:21 (pg. 386-387)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …… Luke 8:1-15 (Pew Bible pg. 1605-06)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Psalm 3
Sermon …………………………………………………… Dr. T. David Gordon

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #461 …………………………………… O To Be Like Thee

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: Fred Botko Nursery: Alice Yoder

This morning we welcome Dr. T. David Gordon back to North Collins and to our fellowship. Dr. Gordon currently serves as Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College. He has been our visiting scholar for this year’s Leadership Seminar. Let’s give Dr. Gordon our full attention as he opens God’s Word for us this morning.

Announcements
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.

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 9th
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, May 11th
Teen Night! We will meet at church at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, May 12th
Men’s breakfast at 8:00 am. Join us at the parsonage for a time of informal sharing and encouragement. Hope to see you there.

Sunday, May 13th
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. Because next week is Mother’s Day, we are not planning to have a fellowship meal following Communion.

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.

Sunday, May 20th
Conference Sunday. The CCCC 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.