First Congregational Church September 6, 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, September 6, 2009 ▪ Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………… Isaiah 40:27-31
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #7 …………… Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #113 ………………………………………………………………………… He Is Exalted
*Chorus #223 ……………………………………………………………………………… Holy One
*Chorus #32 ……………………………………………………………………… He Is Our Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet)……………… 2 Samuel 13:23-39 (Pew Bible pg.491-92)
New Testament (Apostle) ………………… Philippians 2:19-30 (Pew Bible pg. 1828)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… John 10:1-21
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“THE KING & I”
Unlike many would-be “shepherds”, Jesus’ messianic ministry is legitimate, true, and the ultimate expression of God’s royal, saving love for his people

*Hymn of Faith #705 ………………………… Take the Name of Jesus With You

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings

Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover of hymnal) ……………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction

*Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Debbie Phillips

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, September 8th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm.
Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Ladies Bible Study is gearing up to resume its fall schedule later this month. Alice is planning to lead the group through a series of midweek studies on Mark’s gospel. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, consider joining this group.

Wednesday, September 9th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 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 in the last few paragraphs. It’s a great time to join us.

Next Sunday, September 13th
Welcome Back Sunday! Assemble upstairs at 9:30 am to begin a new Sunday School year together. Children dismiss to their classes. Adults remain for our Fall Concert of Prayer. Family worship at 10:45 am, including the Lord’s Supper.

Sunday, September 20th
Adult Sunday School begins, as we resume the study, “BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: A Manifesto of Pilgrim Politics”. Also, join us at the Doles’ pond for our next Sunday Night Out.

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.