First Congregational Church of North Collins - May 23, 2010

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, MAY 23, 2010
Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ………………………… Glorify Thy Name

*Call to Worship ……………………………… Psalm 27:1-6

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #20 ……… Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #15……………………………………………… Break Into Songs of Joy
*Chorus #12 …………………………………………… Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty
*Chorus #72 …………………………………………… The Sweetest Name of All

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) …………………………… 1 Kings 2:13-25 (Pew Bible pg. 521-522)
New Testament (Apostle) ……………………………1 Timothy 5:9-16 (Pew Bible pg. 1849)

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

Sermon Text …………………………………… John 15:18 – 16:4
Sermon………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“THE DARK SIDE OF DISCIPLESHIP” (II)
The ongoing conflict with the seed of the serpent and solidarity
with Jesus spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E for true disciples,
calling for the Spirit’s wisdom and courage.
Thank God for Pentecost!

*Hymn of Faith #29 …………………………………… This Is My Father’s World

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology

*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand
Trustee: Tony Marano Nursery: Pam Johengen

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ladies’ Bible Study has finished its study of Mark and is on summer recess. Be praying with Alice about the future of the group. If there are women interested in being part of a mid-week group for Bible study, mutual encouragement, and prayer in the fall, see her.

Just a reminder: We’re hoping to start up the new COFFEE WITH CALVIN reading group soon. If you want to join us but haven’t requested your copy of Ryken’s “Discovering God”, see Derek. When we get the books ordered, we can schedule discussion times and get busy reading!

Tri-County Pregnancy Center is planning its annual Walk for Life on Sunday, July 25 in Gowanda. If you want to help this important “life-affirming” ministry in our area by participating in the walk or by showing your support in other ways, see the insert.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, May 26th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity. “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area Senior Pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible form the Bible.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 26th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible Study and prayer as we continue on in our study of 1 Corinthians. Come for a challenging look at Paul’s teaching on the Communion Meal in Chapter 11. It’s a great time to join us!

Get the most out of the service 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.