First Congregational Church June 15, 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 June 15, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………… Psalm 123:1-4
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #33 ………… A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 56 …………………………………… O For A Thousand Tongue To Sing
63 ………………………………………………………… Rock Of My Salvation

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… 1 Samuel 15:1-11 (pg. 441-442)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) … 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (pg. 1794-45)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… John 1:19-34
Sermon……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“PREPARE YE THE WAY”
Bearing Witness to the Word

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #72………………………………………………… Fairest Lord Jesus

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

²Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, June 17th
Elders Meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home at 8:00 pm continuing on with a study entitled, “Praying the Psalms”.

Wednesday, June 18th
Roy and Ruthie Shelpman will be with us to share about their missionary work in Haiti. Join us for a fellowship meal at 6:00 pm followed by a time of sharing. Plan now to join us for this important time of reconnecting with our missionary team. Choir practice and Bible Study will resume next week at their regular times.

Saturday, June 21st
A meeting for those interested in helping with child care at the CCCC Annual Family Conference is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 from 10:00 – 12 noon at the Fluvanna Community Church. See Lori Clapper for details.

Sunday, June 22nd
Adult Sunday School hour will be a Concert of Prayer beginning at 9:30 am.

Sunday, June 29th
Summer Schedule begins! Sunday School will resume in September. Family Worship time begins at 9:45 am.

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).

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Lucille and the rest of the Minekime family. The flowers at the front of the sanctuary are donated in Lawrence’s memory. His funeral was held here Wednesday afternoon.