Sunday, April 27, 2008

First Congregational Church April 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 April 27, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 115:1-18
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #46 … We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 233 ……………………………… Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven
231 ………………………………………………… Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) … 1 Samuel 12:16-25 (pg. 435-36)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 23:1-12 (pg. 1639-40)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………… Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 6:7-10
Sermon…………………………………………………… Rev. Dr. Steve Gammon
“It’s Time to PLOW”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 498 …………………………………………………… Jesus Calls Us

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 is invited to stand

²Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Lynda Francis

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, April 29th
Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm beginning a new study, “Praying the Psalms”. See Alice Yoder for more information.

Wednesday, April 30th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. We are back in our study of Daniel. We’ll be starting Chapter 3 (“Crisis of the Crucible”). It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, May 4th
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time. Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body. As is our custom, following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a fellowship meal together.

HOST FAMILIES ARE NEEDED FOR ISI’S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CONFERENCE. LET HARRIETT RUPP KNOW IF YOU CAN HOST BY MONDAY, MAY 12TH.

Childcare help is needed at the CCCC Annual Conference! Choose the age group and time that fits for you. See Lori Clapper for details.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

First Congregational Church April 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 APRIL 20, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………… Psalm 113:1-9
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #68 …………………Praise Him! Praise Him!
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 196 ……………………… Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts
239 ……………………………………………………………………… Spirit Song

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) … 1 Samuel 12:1-15 (pg. 434-35)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) …… Luke 22:54-71 (pg. 1638-39)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yrs old – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………… Acts 20:22-31
Sermon……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE PERFECT SERMON (3)
“The Whole Counsel of God”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 524 …………………………………………… He Hideth My Soul

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 is invited to stand

²Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.
Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Lynda Francis

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, April 22nd

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm beginning a new study, “Praying the Psalms”. See Alice Yoder if you are interested in taking part in this study.

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

Bible Study is suspended this week. Join us next week as we get back into our study of Daniel. We’ll be starting Chapter 3. It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, April 25th
Our 2008 Leadership Seminar, open to everyone, begins at 7:00 pm for an evening of worship, song and inspiration as CCCC Conference Minister Steve Gammon speaks about our connection in Christ, our connection with one another, and what that means in the 21st century. On Saturday, Dr. Gammon will facilitate the continuance of our 2008 Leadership Seminar. Don’t miss these exciting opportunities. There is a sign-up in the foyer for Saturday’s seminar.

HOST FAMILIES ARE NEEDED FOR ISI’S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CONFERENCE. LET HARRIETT RUPP KNOW IF YOU CAN HOST BY MONDAY, MAY 12TH.

Childcare help is needed at the CCCC Annual Conference! Choose the age group and time that fits for you. See Lori Clapper for details.

The church’s financial statement for March 2008 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

To my Church Family,
Your cards and understanding are very much appreciated in the recent family tragedy we experienced. Thank you for your loving thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Shirley Reed

Sunday, April 13, 2008

First Congregational Church April 13, 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 April 13 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 112:1-10
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #601 ………………… How Firm a Foundation
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 197 ……………………………………………………… How Great Thou Art

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… 1 Samuel 11:1-15 (pg. 433-34)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 22:39-53 (pg. 1638-39)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yrs old – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………… Acts 20:22-31
Sermon……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE PERFECT SERMON (2)
“Confessions of an Imperfect Preacher”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 532 ………………………………………………In Times Like These

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 is invited to stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen

²Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, April 15th

Full Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at 8 pm at Evie Mann’s home with a study called “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.

Wednesday, April 16th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study begins at 7 pm. We’ve begun an in-depth look at the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, April 25th
Our 2008 Leadership Seminar, open to everyone, begins at 7:00 pm for an evening of worship, song and inspiration as CCCC Conference Minister Steve Gammon speaks about our connection in Christ, our connection with one another, and what that means in the 21st century. On Saturday, Dr. Gammon will facilitate the continuance of our 2008 Leadership Seminar. Don’t miss these exciting opportunities. Stay tuned for details.

HELP! Child care is needed at the CCCC Annual Conference in Buffalo this year! There are several times to choose from and several age groups ranging from Nursery to Pre-K and K to 1st - 6th grade. If you have enjoy being with children and have a desire to help, please see Lori Clapper.

Beulah Beaver has moved to another apartment with Bristol Village (Clarence Center). She’s now in Apt. 212. You can reach her by phone at 319-9544.

To our Church Family,
We thank you so very much for your extremely generous gift to Danielle following the fire at her house. Even though the gift was just recently presented to her (we were away), the help is still very much needed & very much appreciated. We are overwhelmed with your generosity – although we shouldn’t be, since God’s love is always apparent here at First Congregational Church. We thank you for this wonderful gift, yet another expression of your love.
Sincerely, Don and Olive

Sunday, April 6, 2008

First Congregational Church April 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 April 6 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 111:1-10
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #182 … Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 226 ………………………………………Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
229 ……………………………………O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… 1 Samuel 10:9-27 (pg. 432-33)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 22:24-38 (pg. 1637-38)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yrs old – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Hebrews 5:11-6:3
Sermon………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE PERFECT SERMON
“Pressing on to Maturity”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith 534 …………………………… ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

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 of Thanksgiving 605 ………… Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
*Benediction
Postlude
*Congregation is invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.
Trustee: Lori Clapper
Nursery: Pam Johengen

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join us during the Sunday School hour as we consider the rich biblical theme of Sabbath. This several-week long series called “What a Difference a Day Makes” will examine what Sabbath meant in Old Testament Judaism and how it can and should find expression in our lives as Christians.

Tuesday, April 8th
Ladies’ Bible Study meets at 8:00 pm at Evie Mann’s home with a study called “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.

Wednesday, April 9th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study begins at 7:00 pm. We’ve begun an in-depth look at the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, April 12th
Men’s Breakfast at the Parsonage at 8:00 am.

Friday, April 25th
Our 2008 Leadership Seminar, open to everyone, begins at 7:00 pm for an evening of worship, song and inspiration as CCCC Conference Minister Steve Gammon speaks about our connection in Christ, our connection with one another, and what that means in the 21st century. On Saturday, Dr. Gammon will facilitate the continuance of our 2008 Leadership Seminar. Don’t miss these exciting opportunities. Stay tuned for details.