First Congregational Church January 27, 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 27, 2008

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… Psalm 102:1-28
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 18 ……………………………… All Hail the Power
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Choruses 177 …………………………………………… Come and Sing Praises
79 …………………………………………… We Declare Your Majesty

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ……………………… 1 Samuel 4:12-22 (pg. 425)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………………………… Luke 19:1-10 (pg. 1630-31)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………… Matthew 12:38-41
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
JONAH (3)
Lifeboat Ethics “No Greater Love”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 51 ……………………………………………… Blessed Assurance

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: Lori Clapper

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, January 29th
Ladies Bible Study has begun 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 30th
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 – the Great Cover-up and the Great Commission!

Thursday, January 31st
Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm. Come ready to discuss Chapter 6 in the Elders Handbook (“Public Worship”).

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 last week. She 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.