Saturday, December 26, 2009

First Congregational Church December 27, 2009 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111

337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2009
Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit…………………………………………………Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………… Isaiah 65:17-25
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #103……………………Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #139 ………………………………………………………………………………………………O Holy Night!

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) …………………… 2 Samuel 19:8b-23 (Pew Bible pg. 503-504)
New Testament (Apostle)………………………………Colossians 4:2-6 (Pew Bible pg. 1835)

Fellowship of Welcome

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover of hymnal) …………………………………… Gloria Patri

Favorite Hymns and Carols
Thanksgiving Testimonies and Prayers
A Collage of 2009 Memories
*Hymn #407 ………………………………………………………… All the Way My Savior Leads Me

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Tami Marano

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.
Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help. If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as they meet to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2010. To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the coming weeks. Pray with us during this important time in our church.

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time. Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.

Our regular mid-week Bible studies are postponed because of Christmas travel and preparations. Ladies’ Bible study at Evie Mann’s resumes Tuesday, January 5th at 7:30 pm. Our study of 1 Corinthians gets back on tract Wednesday, December 29th at 7:00 pm.

Got cookies? Our after service “Hospitality Table” is looking for volunteers to share their baked goods and beverages with! It’s a no fuss, no muss refreshment time. Sign-up for a week on the clipboard in back.

Sunday, January 3rd
Community Hymn Sing (“Little Christmas”) at the First Church of Evans beginning at 6:30 pm. Plan now to be part of this special time as we sing, enjoy fellowship, and seasonal refreshments with our friends from participating churches.

We would like to express our deepest thanks to all of you for the very generous gift we received this Christmas season. We are so thankful that God has given us such a loving and supportive church family. May he grant us all a very special and blessed New Year together.
With much love, Alice, Derek, Katie, Rebekah, Joel and Owen

Monday, December 21, 2009

First Congregational Church December 20, 2009 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111

337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009
Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ………………………………………………………………………………………… He Is Our Peace

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………………………… Isaiah 42:1-13
*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #171 ……… Abba Father, We Approach You
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Christmas Carol (insert) ……………………………… Carols of Worship(choir medley)

Presentation of the Fourth Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover of hymnal) …………………………………… Gloria Patri

Sunday School Christmas Program ……………“Jesus – Light for the Gentiles”

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Tony Marano Nursery: Shirley Reed


Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.
Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help. If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.



ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our regular mid-week Bible studies are postponed because of Christmas travel and preparations. Ladies’ Bible study at Evie Mann’s resumes Tuesday, January 5th at 7:30 pm. Our study of 1 Corinthians gets back on tract Wednesday, December 29th at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 27th
2009 Collage of Memories in the Winter Chapel

Sunday, January 3rd
Community Hymn Sing (“Little Christmas”) at the First Church of Evans beginning at 6:30 pm. Plan now to be part of this special time as we sing, enjoy fellowship, and seasonal refreshments with our friends from participating churches.


Be praying with the Nominating Committee as they meet to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2010. To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the coming weeks. Pray with us during this important time in our church.


In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building in winter, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School Classroom. We recommend holding our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on December 27th at our regular time of 10:45 am. Please see Fred or Derek with any questions or concerns you may have about this temporary arrangement. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.
– The Church Board