First Congregational Church January 20, 2008 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
January 20, 2008

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………Psalm 101:1-8
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 26 ………………………………Come Thou Fount
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Choruses 134 ……………………………………………………………………… Majesty
229 ………………………………O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………………………… 1 Samuel 4:1-11 (pg. 424)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …………………………… Luke 18:31-42 (pg. 1630)

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

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Jonah 1:17-2:10
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
JONAH (2)
“Reassessing ‘The Man Who Ran Away’”
(Cowardly Missionary or Heroic Patriot?)

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 705 …………………… Take the Name of Jesus With You

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
TODAY IS SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY. Note the enclosed bulletin insert. Consider ways you can reach out with words of life, hope, and peace through the ministries of Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Tuesday, January 22nd
Ladies Bible Study starts a new study in the “Discovering Who Jesus Is” series. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining us as we tackle Jesus’ “I AM” statements. We meet at Evie Mann’s home in Eden at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 23rd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re in the final paragraphs of Matthew’s gospel! It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, February 10th
Ellington Congregational Church will celebrate its 180th anniversary. Gene VanDette, FCC Elder and Ellington Interim Pastor, invites us to be part of the festivities – a special morning service, fellowship meal, and music program in the afternoon.

Our sympathies go out to 12-year old Danielle Hill, whose South Buffalo home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. Over the next several weeks, we will be taking up a 2nd collection for Danielle who lost most of her personal effects, including this year’s Christmas presents and a family pet. Special contributions may be designated “DANIELLE HILL ACTS 4:34-35 PROJECT”.

In an effort to serve the congregation better, the Church Board has authorized the purchase of several listening devices. The personal receivers are small and discreet and will go a long way to help people get the most out of our services. A special contribution has already been earmarked for the $800 purchase, but if you would like to be part of this important project, please designate your contributions, “LISTENING DEVICE PROJECT.”

BE PRAYING WITH THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AS THEY MEET TO PREPARE A SLATE OF CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OFFICE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN FEBRUARY 2008. TO SUBMIT NAMES FOR CONSIDERATION OR TO MAKE ANY OTHER COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE NOMINATING PROCESS, SEE OLIVE, FRED OR DEREK IN THE COMING WEEKS. PRAY WITH US DURING THIS IMPORTANT TIME IN OUR CHURCH.