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!