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)