Monday, December 31, 2007

First Congregational Church December 30, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………Psalm 99:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 112 … There’s A Song in the Air
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn 192 ……………………………………………………………… One Day

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) –1 Samuel 2:12-26 (Pew Bible pg. 421-422)
New Testament (Gospel) – Luke 17:20-37 (Pew Bible pg. 1627-1628)

Fellowship of Welcome

Favorite Hymns and Carols
Thanksgiving Testimonies and Prayers

Prayer Requests
Pastoral Prayer

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

A Collage of 2007 Memories

*Hymn of Faith 124 ……………………………………… We Three Kings


*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation Please Stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, January 2nd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting here at church at 7:00 pm. We’re in the final sections of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion & resurrection in Chapters 27-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, January 3rd
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm. Come ready to discuss Chapter 4 (41-43 only) and Chapter 5 in the Elders Handbook.

Ladies Bible Study is finishing up its study in the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus). If you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. We’ll be starting another exciting study soon. We meet at Evie Mann’s at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, January 5th
Sunday School teachers meeting at 11:00 am here at church

Sunday, January 6thCelebration 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. A fellowship meal is not planned following the service.

“Little Christmas” Community Hymn Sing at the First Church of Evans. Come at 6:30 pm and join our friends from participating churches as we sing favorite carols and bring the Christmas season to a close. Bring a favorite dessert to share during the fellowship time to follow.

In an effort to reduce heating costs this winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting in the Adult Sunday School Classroom for worship during the coldest winter months, like we did last year. Once again, alternate locations for affected Sunday School & Junior Church classes are being considered. We recommend holding our first service of the season in the “Winter Chapel” on Dec. 30th. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter. - The Church Board

We would like to express our deepest thanks to all of you for the generous gift we received this Christmas season. We are so thankful that God has given us such a loving and supportive church family. May he grant us all a very special and blessed New Year together. With much love, Alice, Derek, Katie, Rebekah, Joel and Owen

A special thank you for your prayers and cards during and after my surgery. Please continue to pray for my recovery and further surgery in March. Love, Annette Gernatt (Audrey’s sister)

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Christmas Eve Message


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FCC December 23, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 23, 2007
Christmas Blessings


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship Psalm 98:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #106
– Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Carols of Worship – see insert

Presentation of the Fourth Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
- Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

Sunday School Program -“It Seems Impossible”

*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Shirley Reed

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE AT 6:30 PM



SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30TH
A Collage of 2007 Memories. Plan now to be part of this special “thanksgiving” service as we celebrate God’s faithfulness in 2007. Come with testimonies to share! Like last year, we will be presenting another visual “collage” of memories from the past year. If you have slides, prints, or digital images of special events and want them included, get them to Derek.

DUE TO THE CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, OUR MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY, BUT CONSIDER TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THESE WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY, FELLOWSHIP & PRAYER IN 2008.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND we will meet at the church for Bible Study and prayer at 7:00 pm. We’re in the final sections of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters
27-28. It’s a great time to join us.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD the Ladies Bible Study is finishing up its study in the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus). If you’re looking for more study, encouragement & prayer in your life, consider joining this group. We’ll be starting another exciting study in the new year. We meet at Evie Mann’s at 8 pm.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH
Celebration of Lord’s Supper

In an effort to reduce heating costs this winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting in the Adult Sunday School Classroom for worship during the coldest winter months, like we did last year. Once again, alternate locations for affected Sunday School and Junior Church classes are being considered. We recommend holding our first service of the season in the “Winter Chapel” on December 30th. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.
– The Church Board

I would like to thank my church family for the lovely Christmas plant, candy and card plus a nice surprise visit with Alice Yoder and Shirley Reed. It was all appreciated very much.

I’ve been told my recovery from my fall will be long but I’m still most grateful to the home.

May the New Year bring special blessings to all.

Thanks again,
Evelyn Falk


Dear Church Family,
How appreciative Ellsworth and I are for all the prayers that are being sent heavenward, and all the wonderful cards & notes that are such a blessing that have come to me in the hospital and to both of us here at home. We sense the Lord’s inexhaustible supply of grace & help every day.
How thankful we are that Ellsworth feels no pain, only weakness. The Lord is so good to allow us another Christmas together, so it will be a precious Christmas indeed.
Affectionately, Harriett

Monday, December 17, 2007

SERMON: Sunday, December 16, 2007


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FCC December 16, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Enter to Worship December 16, 2007 Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 97:1-12
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 121…………………………… Away In A Manger
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Covenant at Christmas (insert)

Presentation of the Third Advent Banner

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

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Exodus 23:20-26
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
ANGEL OF THE LORD
“The Bittersweet Gospel”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 107 ……………………… Angels We Have Heard On High

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
This Afternoon

We hope you can join us this afternoon at the parsonage for our annual Christmas Tea. It's a time for our family to express the love & appreciation we feel to all of you who mean so much to us. Feel free to stop by anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. We look forward to sharing this special time with you.
-Derek, Alice, Katie, Rebekah, Joel & Owen

Tuesday, December 18th
Ladies Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm. The group has begun an exciting study in the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus). If you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, December 19th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm here at church. We’re in the final sections of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 27-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, December 23rd
FCC’s 2007 Sunday School Program, “It Seems Impossible!” This original production will be presented during our family worship time.

Monday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 30th
A Collage of 2007 Memories. Plan now to be part of this special "thanksgiving" service as we celebrate God's faithfulness in 2007. Come with testimonies to share! Like last year, we will be presenting another visual "collage" of memories from the past year. If you have slides, prints, or digital images of special events and want them included, get them to Derek.

In an effort to reduce heating costs this winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting in the Adult Sunday School Classroom for worship during the coldest winter months, like we did last year. Once again, alternate locations for affected Sunday School and Junior Church classes are being considered. We recommend holding our first service of the season in the "Winter Chapel" on Dec. 30th. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.

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

Thursday, December 13, 2007

First Congregational Church December 9, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com


Enter to Worship December 9, 2007 Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 96:1-13
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 110 - Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn 114 ………………………………………………………………… The First Noel


Presentation of the Second Advent Banner


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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Exodus 14:26-15:2
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
SONG OF THE LAMB
“Follow that shepherd!”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 109 …………………………It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

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: Pam Johengen


Advent 2007. Our morning worship services celebrate this season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages. This year’s theme is “Advent of the Apocalypse”, exploring different ways Jesus’ ministry is presented in the gospels and further developed in John’s Apocalypse (the book of Revelation). We will consider themes like Seed of the Woman, King of Kings, a New Moses for a New Exodus, and Angel of the Lord. Christmas is more than prophecy fulfilled. It’s a hint of things to come! Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, December 10th

Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, December 11th
Ladies Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm. The group is in an exciting study of the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 Timothy, Titus). If you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, December 12th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm here at church. We’re in the final sections of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 27-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Make note of these dates for your Christmas calendar:
Sun, Dec. 16th – Christmas Tea at the Parsonage, 2–5 pm
Sun, Dec. 23rd – FCC’s 2007 Sunday School Program,
“It Seems Impossible!” This original production will
be presented during our family worship time.
Mon, Dec. 24th – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:30 pm.

In an effort to reduce heating costs this winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting in the Adult Sunday School Classroom for worship during the coldest winter months, like we did last year. Once again, alternate locations for affected Sunday School and Junior Church classes are being considered. We recommend holding our first service of the season in the “Winter Chapel” on Dec. 30th. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter. - The Church Board

Sunday, December 2, 2007

First Congregational Church December 2, 2007 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Enter to Worship Depart to Serve
December 2, 2007


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 95:1-11
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 102 ………… O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn 115 ………………………… While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks


Presentation of the First Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Matthew 2:1-18
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
SEED OF THE WOMAN
“Christmas: A Call to Arms”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 118…………………………………………… What Child Is This?

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: Pam Johengen


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, December 4th

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

Wednesday, December 5th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm here at church. We’re in the final sections of Matthew’s gospel: the crucifixion and resurrection in Chapters 27-28. It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, December 8th
Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon at 12:00. Bring your favorite Christmas casserole or dessert to share.

Monday, December 10th
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

This morning marks the beginning of Advent 2007. Our morning worship services will celebrate this season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages. This year’s theme is “Advent of the Apocalypse”. We will explore different ways Jesus’ ministry is presented in the gospels and further developed in John’s Apocalypse (the book of Revelation). We will consider themes like Seed of the Woman, King of Kings, a New Moses for a New Exodus, and Angel of the Lord. Christmas is more than prophecy fulfilled. It’s a hint of things to come! Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.

Make note of these dates for your Christmas calendar:
Sunday, December 16th – Christmas Tea at the Parsonage, 2–5 pm
Sunday, December 23rd – FCC’s 2007 Sunday School Program, “It Seems Impossible!” This original production will be presented during our family worship time.
Monday, December 24th – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:30 pm.

“Mitten Tree” collections to support Seneca Mission, Cornerstone Manor & City Mission is set up in the back of the sanctuary.