Monday, March 9, 2009

SERMON: Sunday, March 8, 2009


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First Congregational Church March 8, 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 / Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM / WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

March 8, 2009

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Isaiah 46:3-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise # 68 ………………… Praise Him! Praise Him!
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 79 ……………………………………………………… We Declare Your Majesty
*Chorus 63……………………………………………………………… Rock of My Salvation
*Chorus 156 …………………………………………………………… The Lord Is My Light

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) ……… 2 Samuel 1:17-27 (Pew Bible pg 471-72)
New Testament (Apostle)…………………………… Galatians 5:1-15 (pg. 1815)

Installation and Consecration of 2009 Officers

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


Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 6:30-51
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
CONFESSIONS OF A CALVINIST
“Understanding God’s Sovereignty Restores Humility in Worship”


Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #504 ………………………………………………… Give Me Thy Heart

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover of hymnal) ……………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, March 9th
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. They are tackling a study called “Pleasing God”. Ladies, if you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. The study begins at 8:00 pm.

Tuesday, March 10th
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.

Wednesday, March 11th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. Join us as we make our way through the book of James in a study called “Brother to Brother”. We’re finishing up Chapter 1 with a look at taming the tongue. It’s a great time to join us.


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

Sunday, March 1, 2009

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


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………”Divine Blessings”
responsive reading #12, p. 747
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise # 601 ………………… How Firm a Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 122 …………………………………………………………… I Come to the Cross
*Chorus 154 …………………………………………………………………… The Holy Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet ……………2 Samuel 1:1-16 (Pew Bible pg 470-71)
New Testament (Apostle) ………………………Galatians 4:8-30 (pg. 1813-14)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Sermon ……………………………………………………………… Alice Yoder
"Amazing Grace"

*Hymn of Faith #297 ……………………………… Open My Eyes That I May See

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 #607…………………………… A Parting Hymn We Sing
*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Tony Marano Nursery: Pam Johengen


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, March 3rd

Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. 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. The study begins at 8:00 pm.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm. Join us as we make our way through the book of James in a study called “Brother to Brother”. We’re finishing up Chapter 1 with a look at taming the tongue. It’s a great time to join us.

Tuesday, March 10th
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

IT'S A BOY! Congratulations to grandparents Garry & Kathy Dole and great-grandparents Marty & Irma Dole. Tim & Danielle are the proud parents of Jackson Lyam born Saturday morning, February 28th at 8:37 am weighing in at 5 pounds, 11 ounces
and 18½” long.


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