First Congregational Church July 5, 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

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009 ▪ Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… “Divine Comfort”(responsive reading, p. 749)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #49 ……………………… Blessed Be the Name
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #11 ………………………………………………………………………………… Beloved
*Chorus #16…………………………………………………………………… Change My Heart
*Chorus #89 …………………………………………………………………………… As the Deer

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet)……………… 2 Samuel 8:1-18 (Pew Bible pg.482-483)
New Testament (Apostle)……………… Ephesians 5:21-33 (Pew Bible pg. 1823)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………. John 9:1-41
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
UNCOMMON GLORY
“True disciples don’t get preoccupied with common symbols; rather,
they look beyond them to Christ’s word of authority, perceive his power and saving love, and turn to him in faithful obedience.”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #67……………………………… O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

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 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, July 8th
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 nearing the end of Chapter 4. It’s a great time to join us.

Tuesday, July 14th
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Sympathies go out to Pam Johengen and the rest of the family of Francis Johengen, who passed away on Thursday. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 am on Thursday, July 9th, at Wentland’s.


Sunday School may be in Summer recess, but don’t let that keep you from asking tough questions! During the Summer months, if there are questions or comments related to the morning message, let’s linger for a minute or so (whoever wants to) and discuss them. After people have gone through the line, we can find a quiet place for a brief, impromptu Q&A session. This is experimental, strictly voluntary, but it could be lots of fun! In any case, have a restful, refreshing Summer! – Derek


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.

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Lynda Francis