First Congregational Church April 5, 2009 Bulletin

PALM SUNDAY - APRIL 5, 2009

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

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship (responsive reading #42 – pg. 767) “The Triumphal Entry”
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise (insert) …………… All Glory, Laud, and Honor
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 21 …………………………………………… Crown Him With Many Crowns
*Chorus 134 ……………………………………………………………………………… Majesty

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) …………… 2 Samuel 3:1-11 (Pew Bible pg 474)
New Testament (Apostle) …………………… Ephesians 1:1-14 (pg. 1817-18)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… John 12:12-19
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
MARCHING TO ZION!
“On Palm Sunday Jesus leads his people (symbolically)
to the New Jerusalem in resurrection triumph”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #622 ………………………………………… We’re Marching to Zion

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

Trustee: Fred Botko

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our mid-week Bible studies are suspended during Holy Week to free up people’s evening schedules so they can be part of the week’s special services.
Make note & plan now to be part of these special Holy Week services!

Thursday, April 9th – Traditional Maundy Thursday candlelight vigil at 7:00 pm, including the Lord’s Supper

Friday, April 10th – Good Friday Service at the Wesleyan Church at 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 12th – There will be no Sunday School. We’ll begin celebration at 9:30 am with a Praise & Prayer Service (come with a word of testimony!) followed by our traditional Easter breakfast buffet downstairs, starting about 10:00. Family worship service begins at 10:45 am.


Wednesday, April 8th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Upcoming: Dr. T. David Gordon from Grove City College will be our guest May 2nd & 3rd . Make room on your calendar to attend the Saturday session and also worship on Sunday.

Interest has been expressed in joining the church. If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders. The class is designed for those considering church membership. If you’re already a member, but still don’t have the foggiest idea what American Congregationalism is all about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session class. Details to follow.


Get the most out of the services 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.