Sunday, May 25, 2008

First Congregational Church May 25, 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 May 25, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… Psalm 119:1-176
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #8 …………… Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 15………………………………………………………Break Into Songs of Joy
12 …………………………………… Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
9 ……………………………………………………………………………… Beautiful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ……… 1 Samuel 14:15-23 (pg. 439)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……………… Luke 24:1-12 (pg. 1642)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yr olds – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… John 1:6-13
Sermon……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
NEW CREATION TO NEW BIRTH
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #61 ……………………………… Jesus Is the Sweetest Name

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, May 27th

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm with a study entitled, “Praying the Psalms”. See Alice Yoder for more information.

Wednesday, May 28th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. We are in the fourth chapter of Daniel (“Beauty and the Beast”). It’s a great time to join us!

The Wednesday evening Bible study group is renewing its commitment to be a prayer ministry of the church. If you have special items for prayer, let Derek know, and you can be assured that we will hold you up with fervent prayers before the Lord. Also, don’t be bashful to request that special needs get circulated throughout the congregation by means of our phone tree.

Sunday, June 1st
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. A fellowship meal is not being planned following Communion.

Don’t forget that this year’s CCCC Annual Meeting will be in our own backyard! Well, almost. The 60th Family Conference is scheduled for July 21-24 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo. This year’s theme is “Connected in Christ”. Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration. (Childcare help is needed at the CCCC Annual Conference! Choose the age group and time that fits for you. See Lori Clapper for details.)

During this time of increasing expenses, we are beginning to lag behind in some of our financial commitments. Let’s join together with generous, thankful hearts, praying that God would continue to bless the ministry that extends outward from this place. For he is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20).

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

Sunday, May 18, 2008

First Congregational Church May 18, 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 May 18, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 118:1-29
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #21 ……………… Christ is Our Cornerstone

* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 29………………………………………………………………… Great Is the Lord
18 …………………………………………………………………… Come and See
16 ………………………………………………… Change My Heart, Oh God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………… 1 Samuel 14:6-14 (pg. 438)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 23:44-56 (pg. 1641-42)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yr olds – 3rd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………… Luke 23:44-56
Sermon……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #517 …………………………………………………… I Am Resolved

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: Lori Clapper Nursery: Pam Johengen

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, May 20th

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm with a study entitled, “Praying the Psalms”. See Alice Yoder for more information.

Wednesday, May 21st
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 looking at Chapter 3 (“Crisis of the Crucible”). It’s a great time to join us!

The Wednesday evening Bible study group is renewing its commitment to be a prayer ministry of the church. If you have special items for prayer, let Derek know, and you can be assured that we will hold you up with fervent prayers before the Lord. Also, don’t be bashful to request that special needs get circulated throughout the congregation by means of our phone tree.

Don’t forget that this year’s CCCC Annual Meeting will be in our own backyard! Well, almost. The 60th Family Conference is scheduled for July 21-24 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo. This year’s theme is “Connected in Christ”. Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration. (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 April 2008 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine. During this time of increasing expenses, we are beginning to lag behind in some of our financial commitments. Let’s join together with generous, thankful hearts, praying that God would continue to bless the ministry that extends outward from this place. For he is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20).

I wish to thank my church family for prayers, lovely get well cards, visits, phone calls & much delicious food. It was so kind to be remembered in so many ways. I’m sure it will provide me with hope and a desire for better health. Thanks again, Evelyn Falk

Saturday, May 3, 2008

First Congregational Church May 4, 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 May 4, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 116:1-19
Hymn of Adoration & Praise 46
……………… We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 62 ………………………………………………………………… Revive Us Again
61 ………………………………………………………………… Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) … 1 Samuel 13:1-15 (pg. 436-37)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) ……… Luke 23:13-31 (pg. 1640-41)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Sermon ……………………………………………………………… Alice Yoder
“I am the Bread of Life”


*Hymn of Faith 1 ……………………… My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

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 328 ……………………………………………… Blest Be the Tie that Binds

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation is invited to stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Lynda Francis


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, May 6h

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm with a study entitled, “Praying the Psalms”. See Alice Yoder for more information.

Wednesday, May 7th
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’re looking at Chapter 3 (“Crisis of the Crucible”). It’s a great time to join us!

The Wednesday evening Bible study group is renewing its commitment to be a prayer ministry of the church. If you have special items for prayer, let Derek know, and you can be assured that we will hold you up with fervent prayers before the Lord. Also, don’t be bashful to request that special needs get circulated throughout the congregation by means of our phone tree.

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

Don’t forget that this year’s CCCC Annual Meeting will be in our own backyard! Well, almost. The 60th Family Conference is scheduled for July 21-24 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo. This year’s theme is “Connected in Christ”. Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration.

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

If you know of any men or women who are currently serving the military in active combat, please let Helen Barber know (337-3237). The Legion Auxiliary is preparing care packages.

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