Sunday, June 24, 2007

First Congregational Church June 24, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
June 24, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship……………………………………………………… Psalm 52:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 33 … A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 15 …………………………………………… Break Into Songs of Joy
11 ……………………………………………………………………… Beloved
12 …………………………… Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… Judges 12:1-15 (pg. 393-94)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …………………… Luke 9:51-62 (pg. 1611)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 2 Samuel 23:8-12
Sermon…………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
“Hill of Beans”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 498 ……………………………………………… Jesus Calls Us

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

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Lynda Francis

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, June 26th

Choir practice at 6:30 pm at the church followed by 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, June 27th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re spending a few weeks in the Psalms, hoping to reinforce and put into practice some of the principles T. David Gordon shared with us.

Friday, June 29th
NEW SONG, Geneva College’s 9-member traveling summer choir, will be in concert here at our church beginning at 7:00 pm. Refreshments to follow downstairs (sign-up sheet in foyer). Spread the word and invite everyone for an evening of a cappella singing and drama in a contemporary and dynamic way.

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


The Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gowanda will hold its annual “Walk for Life” on Sunday, July 22nd. Registration is at 12:30 pm at St. John’s Park (Aldrich Street) in Gowanda. Walkers of all ages are invited to participate and ask their friends, relatives, and neighbors to sponsor their “Walk for Life”. All funds received will be used to continue the work of the Center in reaching out to women with crisis pregnancies. Join the fun! Prizes & T-shirts will be awarded for walkers collecting $50 or more. See Derek for more information
and walker sponsor sheets.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

First Congregational Church June 17, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
June 17, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship…………………………………………………… Psalm 51:1-19
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 22 – The Church’s One Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 48 ……………………………………………………………… King of Kings
72 ………………………………………… The Sweetest Name of All
63 ………………………………………………… Rock of My Salvation

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… Judges 11:29-40 (pg. 392-93)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………………… Luke 9:37-50 (pg. 1610-11)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 2 Samuel 12:1-25
Sermon…………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
Living Within Limits


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 494 ……………… In Christ There Is No East or West

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

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Mary Watson

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, June 19th

Dewey Missionary Society will meet at 12:00 noon.

Choir practice at 6:30 pm at the church followed by 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, June 20th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re spending a few weeks in the Psalms, hoping to reinforce and put into practice some of the principles T. David Gordon shared with us.

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

Friday, June 29th
NEW SONG, Geneva College’s 9-member traveling summer choir, will be in concert here at our church beginning at 7:00 pm. Refreshments to follow downstairs. Spread the word and invite everyone for an evening of a cappella singing and drama in a contemporary and dynamic way.

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

Note the enclosed Cornerstone Corps ministry project opportunity. Cornerstone Corps is a group of CCCC members and churches committed to help local churches with various building projects. If you would like to help with Mayflower Congregational Church’s “buried behemoth”, send in the attached slip with your contribution.

The Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gowanda will hold its annual “Walk for Life” on Sunday, July 22nd. Registration is at 12:30 pm at St. John’s Park (Aldrich Street) in Gowanda. Walkers of all ages are invited to participate and ask their friends, relatives, and neighbors to sponsor their “Walk for Life”. All funds received will be used to continue the work of the Center in reaching out to women with crisis pregnancies. Join the fun! Prizes & T-shirts will be awarded for walkers collecting $50 or more. See Derek for more information and walker sponsor sheets.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Sermon, Sunday June 10, 2007


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190th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

The Rev. John Spencer, a journeyman minister, established THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS with resident John Stanclift at the corner of Main Street and School Street on June 11, 1817.

Sunday, June 10, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
June 10, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship…………………………………………………… Psalm 50:1-23
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #45 … Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 161 …………………………………………… Unto Thee, O Lord
92 …………………………………………………………… Awesome God
98 ………………………………………………………… Cares Chorus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… Judges 11:12-28 (Pew Bible pg. 391-92)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 9:18-36 (Pew Bible pg. 1609)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 2 Samuel 11:1-27
Sermon………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID
The King Who Would Be God


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 514 ……………… The King of Love My Shepherd Is

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

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Shirley Reed

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, June 11th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm
Full Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, June 12th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm at the church followed by 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, June 13th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re spending a few weeks in the Psalms, hoping to reinforce and put into practice some of the principles T. David Gordon shared with us.

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, Geneva College’s 9-member traveling summer choir, will be in concert here at our church beginning at 7:00 pm. Refreshments to follow downstairs. Spread the word and invite everyone for an evening of a cappella singing and drama in a contemporary and dynamic way.

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

Nursery help is needed. If you would like 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!

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Sunday, June 3, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
June 3, 2007
Enter to Worship - Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship……………………………… “Divine Greatness”
responsive reading #5, p. 743
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 572 … The Mercy Seat
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 82 …………………………………………………………… White as Snow
91 ……………………………………………………………… At the Cross

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet)…………………… Judges 11:1-11(pg. 391)
New Testament Reading (Gospel)…Luke 9:1-17 (Pew Bible pg. 1607-08)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Sermon …………………………………………………… Alice Yoder

*Hymn of Faith

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn 328 ……………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Lori Clapper

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, June 5th

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, June 6th
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. We’re spending a few weeks in the Psalms, hoping to reinforce and put into practice some of the principles T. David Gordon shared with us.

Thursday, June 7th
Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, June 9th
Men’s breakfast at Joe’s Three Star. Join us at 8:00 am for a time of informal sharing and encouragement. Hope to see you there.

Attention Ladies! The Deacons would like to invite you to a luncheon at 12 noon 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, Geneva College’s 9-member traveling summer choir, will be in concert here at our church beginning at 7:00 pm. Refreshments to follow downstairs. Spread the word and invite everyone for an evening of a cappella singing and drama in a contemporary and dynamic way.

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

Nursery help is needed. If you would like 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.