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.