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.