Tuesday, October 30, 2007

First Congregational Church October 28, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
October 28, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 91:1-16
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 26……………………………… Come Thou Fount
*Invocation

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

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………………………… Ruth 3:7-4:8 (pg. 415-16)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……………………… Luke 15:11-32 (pg. 1624-25)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yr olds – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Sermon …………………………………………………………………… Robert Bauth
“Seeing the Light”


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

We are pleased to welcome Chaplain Robert Bauth to our service this morning. No stranger to North Collins, Bob has worshipped with us before, representing the work of Buffalo City Mission, where he has ministered to men in difficult situations as chaplain for the last 15 years. He and his wife Sandy are the parents of 6 children. Let’s give Bob our full attention as he brings us a message from God’s word.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Evening!
It’s our turn to host this season’s Singspiration! Come enjoy an evening of singing with our friends from Lake View & First Church (and other fellowships), beginning at 6:30 pm, as we celebrate Reformation Sunday in song! You may want to bring a favorite “harvest-theme” dessert to share during fellowship time.

Tuesday, October 30th
Ladies Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm. If you are looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. It is an exciting study in the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus).

Wednesday, October 31st
Choir practice and Bible Study are postponed this week. Plan to join us next week, Nov. 7th as we get back in our regular schedule.

Saturday, November 3rd
Annual CCCC Regional Banquet, Stockton Community Church, at 6:00 pm. See insert for details. There’s a sign-up sheet in the foyer.

Sunday, November 4th
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a Thanksgiving fellowship meal together. Coordinating this meal is Lynda Francis. Also, there will be a brief, regularly scheduled “family meeting” in the adult Sunday School classroom over dessert.

Christmas is around the corner and our mitten and hat tree will be up soon to help support our Buffalo mission centers.
Needed for Children at Seneca Mission in South Buffalo: mittens, hats, toys
Needed for Ladies at Cornerstone Manor: socks, hats, gloves, sleepwear, bath & body gift sets
Needed for Men at City Mission: T-shirts (large), underwear, socks, gloves, hats

Sunday, October 14, 2007

First Congregational Church October 14, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
October 14, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 89:1-52
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 8 ………………Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Choruses 177……………………………………………… Come And Sing Praises
126 ……………………………………………………… In the Lord Alone
231 …………………………………………Oh, Lord, You’re Beautiful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ……………………… Ruth 1:19-2:16 (pg. 412-14)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……………………… Luke 14:15-35 (pg. 1622-23)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yr olds – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Matthew 7:13-23
Sermon…………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
ANGLES OF ASSURANCE
“Heart Smart & Works Wise”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 467 …………………………………… I Need Thee Every Hour

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, October 15th

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 16th
Ladies Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm. If you are looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. It is an exciting study in the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus).

Wednesday, October 17th
Choir practice 6:00 pm at the church.

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

Sunday, October 28th
It’s our turn to host this season’s Singspiration (Hymn Sing)! Come and enjoy an evening of singing with our friends from Lake View and First Church of Evans (and other fellowships), beginning at 6:30 pm as we celebrate Reformation Sunday in song. Also, you may want to bring a favorite “harvest-theme” dessert to share during the fellowship time to follow.

Sunday, November 4th
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a Thanksgiving fellowship meal together. Coordinating this meal is Lynda Francis. Also, there will be a brief, regularly scheduled “family meeting” in the adult Sunday School classroom over dessert.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

First Congregational Church October 7, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
October 7, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 87:1-7
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 2 ………………… Come Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Choral Anthem
*Hymn 735…………………………………… Happiness Is to Know the Savior
724…………………………………………… For God So Loved the World

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet)……………………………… Ruth 1:1-18 (pg. 411-12)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………………………… Luke 14:1-14 (pg. 1621-22)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Romans 8:14-17
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
ANGLES OF ASSURANCE
“The Lord’s Prayer”

Interlude
*Hymn 142 ………………………………………………………… Blessed Redeemer

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
*Communion Hymn of Thanksgiving 606 … According to Thy Gracious Words

*Benediction

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Lori Clapper

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, October 9th

Ladies Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm. If you are looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. It is an exciting study in the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus).

Wednesday, October 10th
Choir practice 6:00 pm at the church.

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

Monday, October 15th
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Sunday, October 28th
It’s our turn to host this season’s Singspiration (Hymn Sing)! Come and enjoy an evening of singing with our friends from Lake View and First Church of Evans (and other fellowships), beginning at 6:30 pm as we celebrate Reformation Sunday in song. Also, you may want to bring a favorite “harvest-theme” dessert to share during the fellowship time to follow.

Last Sunday, Schoolhouse #8’s “Walk of Remembrance” was officially dedicated. The granite walkway includes over a hundred memorial bricks, including one contributed by FCC. It’s a striking, elegant memorial. See if you can find it!

“I wish to thank my church family for my beautiful birthday card. May God continue to bless each of you.” Evelyn Falk