First Congregational Church August 2, 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, AUGUST 2, 2009 ▪ Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………… Isaiah 55:1-3
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #18 ……………………………… All Hail the Power
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #92 ………………………………………………………………………… Awesome God
*Chorus #91……………………………………………………………………………… At the Cross

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet)……………… 2 Samuel 11:1-17 (Pew Bible pg.486-487)
New Testament (Apostle)……………… Philippians 1:1-11 (Pew Bible pg. 1825-26)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………. John 10:1-18
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME”
Good shepherds know what sheep need – food, protection, guidance, care. Jesus Christ provides these things (and more!) for those who turn to him.

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith #356 ………………………………………………………… He Lifted Me

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
Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Tami Marano

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, August 5th
While Derek is away, Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will meet at Harriett’s at 7:00 pm. Join us as we meet for mutual encouragement. On August 19th, we’ll resume our study of the book of James, called “BROTHER TO BROTHER.”


After this morning’s service, the Yoders are heading for Michigan and two weeks of vacation. Please direct any questions or concerns to Matt Clapper. Note the following preaching schedule:
August 9 – Tony Barone, Buffalo City Mission
August 16 – Bill & Darlene Miller, longtime friends of our fellowship and currently missionary candidates to Ecuador
August 23 – Larry Van Etten, Seneca Gospel Mission


Sunday, August 30th
Plan now to join us at the Hills’ pond for our annual outdoor worship service and picnic.

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.