First Congregational Church February 1, 2009 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 February 1, 2009 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Isaiah 55:1-13
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #26 ……………………………… Come Thou Fount
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 18………………………………………………………………………… Come and See
*Chorus 16 ……………………………………………………… Change My Heart, O God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) ……… 1 Samuel 29:1-11 (Pew Bible pg 466-67)
New Testament (Apostle) ……………………Galatians 2:11-21 (pg. 1811-12)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 6:1-15
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
MOSES, MANNA, & THE PROPHET
“Man shall not live by bread alone”

Interlude

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our second offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover of hymnal) ……………………… Gloria Patri

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn of Thanksgiving #328 …………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, February 3rd
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden at 8:00 pm. They are tackling a study called “Pleasing God”. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group.

Wednesday, February 4th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing on in our new study in the book of James called “Brother to Brother”. Join us as we explore the themes of wisdom and sanctification amid the trials of life.

Saturday, February 7th
Men’s Breakfast here at church at 8:00 am. See Matt Clapper for more information.

Be praying for the Nominating Committee as it meets to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2009. To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Pam Johengen, Fred Botko or Derek Yoder in the coming weeks. Be praying with us during this important time in our church.


A CALL IS ISSUED TO THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009 AT 10:00 AM. OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED, ANNUAL REPORTS GIVEN, AND THE NEW BUDGET ADOPTED. ANY OTHER BUSINESS BY THE PEOPLE WILL ALSO BE TRANSACTED. THERE ARE NO TRUSTEE TERMS EXPIRING THIS YEAR, YET THERE ARE UP TO FOUR VACANCIES.

The Elders recommend that the statement presented to the Congregation on October 5th, 2008, for review and discussion (available on the back table) be adopted as an expression of this Church’s convictions and policies regarding the Lord’s Supper. Specifically, they recommend that the first four paragraphs (under the heading “V § 3 The Lord’s Supper”) replace Art. V §§ 3.1-2 of our current FCC Constitution & Bylaws. They further recommend that the final five paragraphs (under the heading “Appendix A: The Lord’s Supper”) appear as an appendix at the back of the Constitution.