Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Saturday, November 8, 2008

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


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Isaiah 55:6-13
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #23 …… Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 48 ………………………………………………………………………… King of Kings
52……………………………………………………………………………… Micah 6:8
53 ……………………………………………………………………………… My Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ………… 1 Samuel 24:23-44 (pg. 461-62)
New Testament Reading (Apostle) ……2 Corinthians 11:1-15 (pg. 1804-05)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 4:43-54
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
SIGNS, WONDERS, & THE WORD
“Go your way!”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #287 ……………………………… O God, Our Help in Ages Past

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


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, November 11th

Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 9 in the Elders Handbook (“Promoting Obedience”).

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home in Eden beginning at 8:00 pm. They are reviewing a study entitled “Meeting God.” If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. If you’re interested, see Alice.

Wednesday, November 12th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer meets 7:00 pm at church. We are finishing up our study of Daniel and are planning to transition to the New Testament epistle of James. It’s a great time to join us!


Thanksgiving is approaching and there are local ISI students who would appreciate dining in your home and learning about American holiday traditions. If you can squeeze in one or two extra people at your table, let Harriett Rupp know.


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.

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen

Saturday, November 1, 2008

First Congregational Church November 2, 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 November 2, 2008 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Hosea 2:14-23
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #11……………………………… O Worship the King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus 122 …………………………………………………………… I Come to the Cross
44…………………………………………………………… I’m Forever Grateful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …………… 1 Samuel 24:8-22 (pg. 458-59)
New Testament Reading (Apostle) ……2 Corinthians 11:1-15 (pg. 1804-05)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 4:27-42
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
AN HOUR IS COMING AND NOW IS (2)
“Here Comes the Groom!”


Interlude
* Hymn of Faith #425…………………………………… My Faith Looks Up to Thee

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 of Thanksgiving #606……………… According to Thy Gracious Word

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation is invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, November 4th

Ladies’ Bible Study meets at Evie Mann’s home in Eden beginning at 8:00 pm. They are reviewing a study entitled “Meeting God.” If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. If you’re interested, see Alice.

Wednesday, November 5th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer meets 7:00 pm at church. We’re in the last section of Daniel, Chapters 10-12. It’s a great time to join us!


Thanksgiving is approaching and there are local ISI students who would appreciate dining in your home and learning about American holiday traditions. If you can squeeze in one or two extra people at your table, let Harriett Rupp know.

Our closet is getting quite full for City Mission and Cornerstone donations! During your Fall cleaning, if you have items that would benefit City Missions or Cornerstone, please bring them to church. Donations will be dropped off at the Missions next week.

Special Thanks ... from the heart ...
I wish to thank my church family for the lovely pink floral arrangement, inspirational get-well card and visits. It has all helped to improve my unusual health condition. May God continue to bless each of you.
Thanks again, Eveyln Falk


We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to our church family for taking part in our special day baptizing Angie Mae.
… love the Maranos


Thank you to the Rupp Family for the generous donation designated to restore the front entry church doors in memory of Winnie Rupp.

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.

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen