Saturday, October 23, 2010

First Congregational Church October 24, 2010 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
October 24, 2010
Enter to Worship ... Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am ... WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………… Psalm 56:1-13
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #13 …… Crown Him With Many Crowns
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #223 ………………………………………………………… Most Holy One
*Chorus #228 ………………………………………………………… O Lord, Your Tenderness

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet)………… 1 Kings 12:18-24 (pg. 546)
New Testament Reading (Apostle)………… Philemon 1:8-25 (pg. 1860-61)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………… John 20:1-18
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“THE LOST & FOUND SAVIOR” (2) Jesus’ resurrection opens up the way to lasting communion with God in the holy place. We’ll never lose him again!


*Hymn of Faith #526 …………………………… Jesus Never Fails

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation is invited to stand

Trustee: Tony Marano Nursery: Alice Yoder

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The annual CCCC Fall Banquet is scheduled for Sat, Nov. 6th at 6:00 pm. Join area WNY churches as we gather at the Fluvanna Church to welcome Conference Minister and banquet speaker Steve Gammon. See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

SAVE THE DATE! Plans are already underway for our 8th Leadership Forum. T. David Gordon will join us over the weekend of May 20-22, 2011, for seminar sessions, stimulating conversations, and enriching teaching times. More details will follow, but plan now to take advantage of this special offering.


CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 27th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re finishing up our study of 1 Corinthians. Consider joining us as we gear up for a new study in the book of Hebrews.

Thursday, October 28th
Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 18 (“Eldership in Perspective”) in the Elders Handbook.

Sunday, November 7th
It’s our turn to host our quarterly Singspiration! Jim Raub will be our special guest accompanist as we welcome friends from participating churches for an evening of worship, singing, and fellowship beginning at 6:30 pm. You may want to bring a dessert to share with a harvest/Thanksgiving theme. Plan now to be part of this very popular service.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

First Congregational Church October 17, 2010 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Enter to Worship October 17, 2010 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………… Psalm 55:16-23
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #287 …………… O God, Our Help In Ages Past
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #91 ……………………… At The Cross
*Chorus #217 …………………… Let It Be Said Of Us

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) ……………… 1 Kings 12:1-17 (pg. 545-46)
New Testament Reading (Apostle) ……………… Philemon 1:1-7 (pg. 1860)

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

Sermon Text ……… John 20:1-18
Sermon ………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“THE LOST & FOUND SAVIOR” Easter is the story of new beginnings and new relationships


*Hymn of Faith #414 …………………… Trust and Obey

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
…………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation is invited to stand

Trustee: Lynda Francis Nursery: Bekah Yoder

ANNOUNCEMENTS
To Pastor Yoder & Congregation:
Thank you for your very generous donation to the Town of North Collins Public Library. I appreciate all of the planning and work that went into holding the pig roast – and it was a great success! You should be very proud of yourselves for hosting such a wonderful community event. The Town of North Collins is lucky to have such a community-minded congregation in their town. Your donation will help us to provide programs, materials and service to this community. – Mary L. Muscarella, Library Manager


The annual CCCC Fall Banquet is scheduled for Sat, Nov. 6th at 6:00 pm. Join area WNY churches as we gather at the Fluvanna Church to welcome Conference Minister and banquet speaker Steve Gammon. See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wed, Oct. 20th, at 2:00 pm. (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the local 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 from the Bible.

The church’s financial statement for September 2010 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 20th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re finishing up our study of 1 Corinthians. Consider joining us as we give thought to our next study.

Thursday, October 21st
Dewey Missionary Society meets here at church.

Sunday, November 7th
It’s our turn to host our quarterly Singspiration! Jim Raub will be our special guest accompanist as we welcome friends from participating churches for an evening of worship, singing, and fellowship beginning at 6:30 pm. You may want to bring a dessert to share with a harvest/Thanksgiving theme. Plan now to be part of this very popular service.

Condolences go out to the Dawn Green family. Her mother, Anita Heinrich, died on October 6th. Her memorial service was held at Wentland’s on Friday.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

First Congregational Church October 10, 2010 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Enter to Worship October 10, 2010 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………………………………… Psalm 52:1-9
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #646…… Lead On, O King Eternal
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #100 ………… Create In Me
*Chorus #156 ………… The Lord Is My Light
*Chorus #180 ………… Come, Let Us Worship

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet)…………… 1 Kings 11:26-43 (pg. 543-45)
New Testament Reading (Apostle)…………… Titus 3:1-15 (pg. 1859)

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

Sermon Text ………… John 19:38-42
Sermon …………………………………………… Derek Yoder “FORSAKE ME NOT!” Jesus’ burial points to Israel’s resurrection hope – fulfilled on Easter by the one who is greater than Jacob


*Hymn of Faith #416 ………… Hiding In Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover)
………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation is invited to stand

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Pam Johengen

ANNOUNCEMENTS

I wish to thank the members of the First Congregational Church for my beautiful floral bouquet. I also wish to express my gratitude for all the lovely birthday cards and inspiring Bible verses. May God continue to bless each of you. – Evelyn Falk


CALENDAR

Tuesday, October 12th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 13th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re finishing up our study of 1 Corinthians. Consider joining us as we give thought to our next study.


Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.

Friday, October 1, 2010

First Congregational Church of North Collins - October 3, 2010

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Enter to Worship October 3, 2010 Depart to Serve
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship (responsive reading #23, p. 755)…… “The Path of Obedience”
Hymn of Adoration & Praise #89 …………… Praise the Lord
* Invocation
Choral Anthem

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #82 ……………………………………… White As Snow
*Chorus #91 ……………………………………… At The Cross

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet)……… 1 Kings 11:14-25 (pg. 543)
New Testament Reading (Apostle) ……… Titus 2:1-15 (pg. 1858-59)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………… John 19:31-37
Sermon ……………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“BEHOLD THE LAMB!” The condition of Jesus’ body points to his ministry as the Passover Lamb – who perished for the forgiveness of sins, protection from the wrath to come, and to open up the way to the Land of Promise


*Hymn of Faith #795 …………………… Pass Me Not

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings – on Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology A (inside front cover) … Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Hymn #606 ………………… According To Thy Gracious Word

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation is invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, October 6th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible study at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re making our way through Paul’s teaching on the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15). It’s a great time to join us!

Tuesday, October 12th
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 7th
It’s our turn to host our quarterly Singspiration! Jim Raub will be our special guest accompanist. More details to follow.


Thanks to all who worked so hard to make our 3rd Parish Pig roast a success. It was a chilly day but a good opportunity to come alongside our community in a visible way and be a winsome, positive witness for Christ and the church. Mary Muscarella, our North Collins librarian, was very appreciative.



Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher.

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen