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