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