First Congregational Church February 3, 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
February 3, 2008
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… Psalm 103:1-22
*Hymn Adoration & Praise 7……………………………………………Love Divine
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Choruses 175 ………………………………………………… Bless His Holy Name
44 …………………………………………………… I’m Forever Grateful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………… 1 Samuel 5:1-12 (pg. 425-26)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ………………… Luke 19:11-27 (pg. 1631)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Jonah 1:17-2:10
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
JONAH (4)
“He Descended Into Hell”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 283 ………… Thou True Vine, That Heals the Nations

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
*Communion Hymn of Thanksgiving 606 – According to Thy Gracious Word

*Benediction

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, February 5th
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, February 6th
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!

Sunday, February 10th
The special anniversary service at Ellington Congregational Church has been postponed for sometime later in the spring. As the time gets closer, Gene VanDette will provide details.

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.”

A CALL IS ISSUED TO THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AT 10:00 AM. OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED, ANNUAL REPORTS GIVEN, AND THE NEW BUDGET ADOPTED. ANY OTHER BUSINESS BY THE PEOPLE WILL ALSO BE TRANSACTED. THE TRUSTEE TERMS THAT EXPIRE ARE LORI CLAPPER AND FRED BOTKO.


*Congregation Please Stand Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Mary Watson