First Congregational Church February 7, 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 7, 2010
Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ………………………………………………………… Come Let Us Reason

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………… Psalm 9:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #26 …………………… Come Thou Fount
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #253……………………………… When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
*Chorus #44………………………………………………………………… I’m Forever Grateful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) …………………… 2 Samuel 21:15-22
New Testament (Apostle)………………… 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………… John 13:31-14:6
Sermon……………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE FAREWELL DISCOURSE (II)
God has always called his people to high standards of love and transformed living. But now, at the turning of the ages, the life of faith has a new motive and a new model – Jesus’ saving death on the cross.

*Hymn of Faith #480………………………………………………………………………… Footsteps of 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
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn of Thanksgiving #328 ……………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction

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. We would like to designate the first offering (Feb 7th) for Roy and Ruth Shelpman’s personal use and the following Sunday’s offerings (14th, 21st, and 28th) for their rebuilding efforts.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 9th
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 10th
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!

Saturday, February 20th
Church Annual Meeting at 10:00 am.

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 1-4 (through page 174).


A CALL IS ISSUED TO THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010 AT 10:00 AM. OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED, ANNUAL REPORTS GIVEN, AND THE NEW BUDGET ADOPTED. ANY OTHER BUSINESS BY THE PEOPLE WILL ALSO BE TRANSACTED. TRUSTEE TERMS EXPIRING ARE LYNDA FRANCIS AND TONY MARANO.

*Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Lynda Francis Nursery: Debbie Phillips