First Congregational Church January 6, 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 6, 2008

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ………………… “Divine Blessings”
(responsive reading #12, pg 747f.)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 45 - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 91 ……………………………………………………………… At the Cross
*Chorus 137 ……………………………………………… My Jesus, I Love Thee

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) –1 Samuel 2:27-36 (Pew Bible pg 422-23)
New Testament (Gospel) – Luke 18:1-14 (Pew Bible pg 1628-1629)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Sermon …………………………………………………………… Kathy Dole
*Hymn of Faith

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
*Hymn 328……………………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation Please Stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, January 6th
Plan to be part of tonight’s “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.

Tuesday, January 8th
There will be no Ladies’ Bible Study this week. We’re finishing up the Pastoral Epistles and are about to begin an exciting new study. If you looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. We meet at Evie Mann’s at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 9th
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 Chapter 28. It’s a great time to join us.

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


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.

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Lynda Francis