First Congregational Church September 28, 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………… Psalm 147:1-11
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #46 …We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer
* Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 77 ………………………………………………………………… Undivided Heart
231 ………………………………………………… Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful
239 ………………………………………………………………………… Spirit Song

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ……………… 1 Samuel 22:1-11 (pg. 455)
New Testament Reading (Apostle) ………2 Corinthians 8:16-24 (pg. 1802)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 3:1-15
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
MAN OF HEAVENLY GLORY, MAN OF EARLTHY SHAME
“Amazing Love!”

*Hymn of Faith #442 …………………………………………… Jesus Savior, Pilot Me

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, September 30th
Ladies’ Bible Study is back on track at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. They are beginning a new study: “Meeting God.” If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. The study begins at 8:00 pm. If you’re interested, see Alice.

Wednesday, October 1st
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer meets 7:00 pm at church. We are in the prophetic portions of Daniel, Chapters 7-12. It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 2nd
Elders meeting 6:30 pm at the church. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 8 of the Elders Handbook (“Marriage and the Family”).

Sunday, October 5th
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.
As is our custom, following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a fellowship meal together. Also, as we’re finishing up our dessert, we are planning to have a family meeting in the adult Sunday School classroom, a brief, casual time in which questions from the congregation can be asked about any subject, comments expressed, and special concerns raised. We will discuss the proposed statement by the Elders regarding the Lord’s Supper. In preparation for that meeting, pick up a copy of the proposed statement on the back table. Copies of our current Constitution & Bylaws are also available.

During this time of increasing expenses, we are lagging behind in our third-quarter commitments to our missionaries. Let’s join together with generous, thankful hearts, praying that God would continue to bless the ministry that extends outward from this place.

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.