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