First Congregational Church June 29, 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 29, 2008 Depart to Serve
FAMILY SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICE 9:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………… Psalm 125:1-5
Hymn of Adoration & Praise 11 ……………………………O Worship The King

* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 75 ………………………………………………………… To God Be the Glory
64 …………………………………………………………………… Seek Ye First

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ……… Samuel 16:1-13 (pg. 443-444)
New Testament Reading (Apostle) …… 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (pg. 1796)

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

Sermon Text ........................... Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon ............................................. Rashid Akhtar

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #362 ……………… No One Ever Cared for Me Like 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: Fred Botko Nursery: Lori Clapper

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

This morning we are pleased to welcome Rashid Akhtar to North Collins. He has recently joined the ISI Buffalo ministry team. Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ladies’ Bible Study is currently on summer recess. Consider joining us in the fall as we begin a new season of study & encouragement.

Wednesday, July 2nd
Choir practice at the church begins at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church begins at 7:00 pm. We are starting Chapter 5 of Daniel. It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 6th
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time. Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.

Sunday, July 20th
Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center is sponsoring its annual “Walk for Life” in Gowanda. If you would like to help support this important ministry, see Derek for more details, a walker’s packet, & registration information.

July 21 – 24
The CCCC Annual Family Conference will be held at the Adam’s Mark in Downtown Buffalo. Those who want to attend the ladies or men’s luncheons may do so without paying the daily fee. Reservations with payment for the luncheons are need ahead of time so an accurate count can be given to the hotel (registration forms in foyer). Also, evening sessions are open to everyone without paying a fee. Registration fee is only necessary if anyone is attending a daytime seminar or a business meeting. Shall we carpool? Sign up in the foyer!

July is a month when several of our missionaries and ministry team will be in the area for Conference. Take note of the following preaching schedule:
July 6: Phil and Erna Webster
July 13: Alden and Virginia Barrows
July 20: Drake and Andrea Williams (Derek’s colleague from seminary)