First Congregational Church May 24, 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 May 24, 2009 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM · FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 AM

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………Isaiah 56:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #287………………O God, Our Help in Ages Past
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #29 ………………………………………………………………………Great Is the Lord
*Chorus #125…………………………………………………………………………… I Will Delight
*Chorus #16 …………………………………………………………Change My Heart, Oh God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet)…………………………………………………… 2 Samuel 5:1-16
New Testament (Apostle)…………………………………………………Ephesians 3:14-21

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 7:1-39
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder
“FOR THE SPIRIT WAS NOT YET GIVEN” (III)
“Pentecost ushers in the New Age of the Spirit:
The Age of Missions, the Age of Gifts, and the Age of Truth has begun!”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #391 …………………………………………… The Light Of the World

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: Tony Marano Nursery: Shirley Reed & Bekah Yoder

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, May 26th
Ladies’ Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. They are continuing on in their study on the fruits of the Spirit. Ladies, if you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group. The study begins at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27th
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 are finishing up Chapter 3 (“Taming the Tongue”). It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, May 28th
Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm at the church. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 10 in the Elders Handbook (“Sin and Restoration”).

Sunday, May 31st
Movie Night! Join us downstairs for a fun, though provoking evening together as we watch the family film “Amazing Grace”, the story of John Newton and William Wilberforce and their efforts to abolish the slave trade in England.

Attention: June 28th marks the first Sunday of our summer schedule, when family worship begins at 9:30 am. The last Sunday of adult Sunday School is June 14th. On June 21st, the adults will meet for our spring Concert of Prayer. The day of Sunday School for children is June 21st. Have a restful, refreshing summer!

Each year, CCCC Conference Minister Steve Gammon invites member churches to set aside one Sunday in May to highlight the ministries, developments & special needs of our Conference. We have designated this morning as Conference Sunday. We will distribute special information and prayer requests and collect a second offering to help support the ongoing ministries of the CCCC. (Note the bulletin insert).

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Waterloo, Iowa! Seriously, Waterloo will host the 61st Annual CCCC Family Conference July 20-23. This year’s theme is “Cooperating for Christ”. Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration. See you in Waterloo!

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.