First Congregational Church September 20, 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 20, 2009
Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………… Isaiah 59:15-21
*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, O God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) …………… 2 Samuel 14:23-33 (Pew Bible pg.493-94)
New Testament (Apostle) ………………… Philippians 3:12-4:1 (Pew Bible pg. 1829)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………… John 10:22-42
Sermon ……………………………………………………….…..Derek Yoder
A SHEPHERD LIKE NO OTHER
Jesus speaks plainly of his special relationship with the Father, which calls us to respond with confession of his deity, increased confidence in his saving work, great assurance of his commitment to sinners, and renewed worship; for he is the Lord of Glory

*Hymn of Faith #480 ………………………………………………… Footsteps of Jesus

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: Lynda Francis Nursery: Alice Yoder

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, September 20th
Don’t forget! Tonight is Sunday Night Out at the Doles’ home on Shirley Road. Come at 4:30 pm as we relax around the pond and enjoy a casual meal of hot dogs. Bring a friend!

Tuesday, September 22nd
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. They are beginning a new 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. They meet at 8:00 pm. See Alice for more details.

Wednesday, September 23rd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. We are beginning a new study in 1 Corinthians with a new format (prepared workbooks by the author). Join us for a fresh, new season of study. It’s a great time to join us!


Saturday, October 17th
Fall Work Day starting at 9:00 am! Raking, cleaning gutters, drains flushed, window washing, fellowship hall floor washed, and whatever else needs sprucing up!


September is a month of milestone birthdays! Frank Gruppo turned 93 on the 16th, Beulah Beaver turns 101 today the 20th, and Evelyn Falk turns 98 on the 30th. Let’s remember these faithful friends with prayers, cards, and flowers.


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.