First Congregational Church February 21, 2010 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, FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ……………………………………………………………………………… In This Quiet Moment

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 12:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #7 ………………… Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #75…………………………………………………………………………………… To God Be The Glory
*Chorus #60 ………………………………………………………………………………… Protector Of My Soul

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) ………………………… 2 Samuel 22:17-30 (Pew Bible pg. 510)
New Testament (Apostle)…………… 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Pew Bible pg. 1840-41)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text……………………………………………………………………………………………… John 13:31-14:6
Sermon……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THREE FACES OF LOVE
Jesus calls his disciples to something bigger than a unity rising from our shared affections or circumstances. He calls us to consecrate ourselves to him and to one another – the way he did for us.

*Hymn of Faith #619…………………………………………………………………… Stand Up For Jesus

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
During the month of February, we will collect a second offering, designated for our “Have a Heart for Haiti” project. The Dewey Missionary Society will oversee the disbursement of these charitable gifts.Offertory
*Doxology

*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAVE A HEART FOR HAITI: The Dewey Missionary Society is dedicating the month of February to charitable giving for Haiti. Each Sunday in February, we will take a second offering for relief work in this devastated country. The first offering (Feb 7th) was designated for Roy and Ruth Shelpman’s personal use. The following Sunday’s offerings (14th, 21st, and 28th) are for their rebuilding efforts.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 23rd
Ladies Bible Study at Evie Mann’s home in Eden. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement, and prayer in your life, you may want to consider joining this study of the gospel of Mark. They meet at 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, February 24th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. Join us as we continue on in our study of 1 Corinthians. It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 28th
Our “Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets after service for the first of two discussions about David Wells’ “Courage to be Protestant”. Lunch will be provided. Be prepared to discuss Sections 1-5 (through page 174).

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Alice Yoder