First Congregational Church March 9, 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 March 9, 2008 Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 107:1-43
Hymn of Adoration & Praise 20 … Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Choruses: 102 ………………………………… It’s Time to Praise The Lord
101 ……………………………………………………… Cry Of My Heart
100 …………………………………… Create In Me A Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… 1 Samuel 8:10-22 (pg. 429-30)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) … Luke 20:41 –21:4(pg. 1634-35)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 year olds – 3rd grade Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Jonah 3:10-4:11
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
JONAH (7)
“Symbols in the Sand”

Interlude
Installation of New Officers

*Hymn of Faith 470 …………………………………………………… Living For Jesus

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation Please Stand

Announcements
Tuesday, March 11th
Ladies Bible Study meets 8:00 pm at Evie Mann’s home with the study “Discovering Who Jesus Is”. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining us as we tackle Jesus’ “I AM” statements. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, March 12th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Wednesday Night Bible Study meets here at church at 7:00 pm. We’re beginning an in-depth look at the Old Testament book of Daniel. Join us in this casual and interactive time learning what God has done in the past and continues working through us today. It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, March 13th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

The public reading of Scripture is an important part of corporate worship (1 Timothy 4:13). To help make this time even more meaningful, it has been suggested that each person take a month’s worth of consecutive readings. If you would like to join in the experiment and serve the church by being part of this rotation, let Derek know.

Holy Week is upon us! Make note of these special services:
Sunday, March 16th – PALM SUNDAY
Thursday, March 20th – MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER SUPPER at 7 pm. Join us for traditional Passover foods & observations, followed by the Lord’s Supper.
Friday, March 21st – GOOD FRIDAY Vigil at 7:00 pm. We host this year’s Good Friday Service with our friends from the Wesleyan Church joining us. Refreshments to follow.
Sunday, March 23rd – EASTER SUNDAY. There will be no Sunday School. We’ll begin our Easter celebration at 9:30 am with a Praise & Prayer Service (come with a word of testimony!) followed by our traditional Easter breakfast buffet downstairs, starting about 10:00. Our family worship service begins at the regular time of 10:45 am. Plan now to be part of these special Holy Week services!