Saturday, November 27, 2010

First Congregational Church November 28, 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 School 9:30 am
Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ……………………………………………………………… God Is One, Our Triune God

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………… Isaiah 43:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #109 ………… Angels From the Realms of Glory
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #7 …………………… Away In A Manger
*Chorus #87 ………………… Angels We Have Heard on High
*Chorus #55 ……………… O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Presentation of the First Advent Banner

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………………… Isaiah 7:1-16
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
IMMANUEL: GOD WITH US Jesus’ “humanity” fulfills God’s promise of his own divine presence, his commitment to us, and our redemption.


*Hymn of Faith #112 ……………………………… There’s A Song In The Air

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Lynda Francis Nursery: Alice Yoder

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.²
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
This morning marks the beginning of Advent 2010. Our worship services will commemorate the season with candles, readings, banners, and special messages. This year’s theme is “NOW IN FLESH APPEARING.” Over the Christmas season, we’ll consider the mystery of the incarnation and see how Jesus’ humanity is essential to our understanding of God, his word, and our salvation. Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.

Dewey Missionary Society will once again put up a Christmas tree for the Seneca Gospel Mission. We will be collecting toys and food items through December 5th. For those contributing Christmas toys - the children (a lot of teens this year) like games, hand-held games, and sports balls (basketballs, footballs, and so forth). For those contributing food for the Christmas baskets, remember: no fresh foods. Only boxed and canned items, such as fruits & vegetables, soups, cereals and desserts (cake mixes with frosting).

CALENDAR

Wednesday, December 1st

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at the church at 7:00 pm. Consider joining us as we begin a new study in the book of Hebrews. Over the next number of months, we’ll be looking at the supremacy of Christ in all things, the book’s principal theme.

Saturday, December 4th
Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon at 12 noon in the adult Sunday school classroom. Bring a favorite Christmas dish to share as well as a contribution (canned goods, please) for the Seneca Gospel Mission. See the sign-up in the foyer.

Sunday December 5th
Join us as we begin a new Sunday school mini-series called “RIGHTLY UNITING THE WORD OF TRUTH.” It’s a several-week-long overview of Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology intended to help us put the pieces of the Bible together and develop a framework for understanding its message.

Sunday December 12th
Christmas Tea at the Parsonage

Sunday December 19th
Sunday School Program (“The Perfect King”)

Monday, November 22, 2010

First Congregational Church November 21, 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, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
Sunday School 9:30 am
Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………… Behold, Bless Ye the Lord
*Call to Worship ……………………… Psalm 62:1-12

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #77……………… The God of Abraham Praise
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #113 ……………… He Is Exalted
*Chorus #92 ………………… Awesome God
*Chorus #44 ………………… I’m Forever Grateful

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) ………… 1 Kings 13:26-34 (Pew Bible pg. 548-49)
New Testament (Apostle) ………… Hebrews 3:1-6 (Pew Bible pg. 1864-65)

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

Sermon Text ………………………… John 21:1-14
Sermon …………………………………… Derek Yoder
FROM LAST SUPPER TO FIRST BREAKFAST Jesus equips his disciples for their mission with a breakfast like no other – proof of his resurrection and the promise of divine provision.


*Hymn of Faith #78 …………………Thanks to God for My Redeemer

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

*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Pam Johengen


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next week marks the beginning of Advent 2010. Our morning worship services will commemorate the season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages. This year’s theme is “NOW IN FLESH APPEARING”. Over the next month, we’ll consider the mystery of the incarnation and see how Jesus’ humanity is essential to our understanding of God, his word, and our salvation. Let’s prepare our heats together for this special season.

Dewey Missionary Society will once again put up a Christmas tree for the Seneca Gospel Mission. We will be collecting toys and food items through December 5th. For those contributing Christmas toys – the children (a lot of teenagers this year) like games, hand-held games, and sports balls (basketballs, footballs, and so forth). For those contributing food for the Christmas baskets – remember: no fresh foods, only boxed and canned items, such as fruit and vegetables, soups, cereals, and desserts (cake mixes with frosting).

CALENDAR

Saturday, November 27th
Christmas Program read-through! Sunday School students and anyone who likes to sing are invited to the Doles home on Shirley Road. Pizza at 5 pm, read-through at 6 pm!

Wednesday, December 1st
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Consider joining us as we gear up for a new study in the book of Hebrews. Over the next number of months, we’ll be looking at the supremacy of Christ in all things, the book’s principal theme.

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.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

First Congregational Church November 14, 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 School 9:30 am
Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ………………… Hear Our Prayer
*Call to Worship ………… Psalm 61:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #7 …………… Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #119 …………… How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
*Chorus #199 …………… I Love You, Lord
*Chorus #61 …………… Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet)………… 1 Kings 13:11-25 (Pew Bible pg.547-548)
New Testament (Apostle)………… Hebrews 2:10-18 (Pew Bible pg. 1864)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………… John 20:19-31
Sermon …………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
WONDERFUL WORDS OF LIFE (II) The Jesus of the gospels is the Christ of faith. The ministry of the word reveals him as he truly is – and life in his name.

*Hymn of Faith #244…………………… Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Alice Yoder

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.²
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
Dewey Missionary Society will once again put up a Christmas tree for the Seneca Gospel Mission. We will be collecting toys and food items through December 5th. For those contributing Christmas toys - the children (a lot of teens this year) like games, hand-held games, and sports balls (basketballs, footballs, and so forth). For those contributing food for the Christmas baskets, remember: no fresh foods. Only boxed and canned items, such as fruits & vegetables, soups, cereals and desserts (cake mixes with frosting).

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, November 17th 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 from the Bible.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 16th

Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 19 in the Elders Handbook (“The Great Commission).

Wednesday, November 17th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at the church at 7:00 pm. Join us as we gear up for a new study in the book of Hebrews. Over the next number of months, we’ll be looking at the supremacy of Christ in all things, the book’s principal theme.

Thursday, November 18th
Dewey Missionary Society meets at the church at 10:00 am.

We hope you can join us after today’s service for a Thanksgiving-style Harvest Dinner to celebrate God’s abundant provision.

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

Friday, November 5, 2010

First Congregational Church of North Collins - November 7, 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, NOVEMBER 7, 2010
Sunday School 9:30 am
Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ………… “Thirsting for God” responsive reading #24

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #90 …………… Come, Christians, Join To Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #129 ……………………… It Is Good
*Chorus #91 ………………………… At The Cross

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) …………… 1 Kings 13:1-10 (Pew Bible pg. 547)
New Testament (Apostle) …………… Hebrews 2:1-9 (Pew Bible pg. 1863-64)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Sermon ………………………… Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #134 …………………… Alas, and Did My Saviour Bleed

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

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn of Thanksgiving #328 …………… Blest Be The Tie That Binds

*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Fred Botko Nursery: Pam Johengen

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE THE DATE! Plans are 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. Plan now to take advantage of this special offering.

Dewey Missionary Society will once again put up a Christmas tree for the Seneca Gospel Mission. We will be collecting toys and food items through December 5th. For those contributing Christmas toys – the children (a lot of teenagers this year) like games, hand-held games, and sports balls (basketballs, footballs, and so forth). For those contributing food for the Christmas baskets – remember: no fresh foods, only boxed and canned items, such as fruit and vegetables, soups, cereals, and desserts (cake mixes with frosting).

CALENDAR
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 & 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 special service.

Tuesday, November 9th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm.
Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 10th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. Consider joining us as we gear up for a new study in the book of Hebrews. Over the next number of months, we’ll be looking at the supremacy of Christ in all things, the book’s principal theme.

Sunday, November 14th
Harvest Dinner following the morning service. See insert for details.

Monday, November 1, 2010

First Congregational Church of North Collins - October 31, 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, OCTOBER 31, 2010
Sunday School 9:30 am • Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ……………………………… Psalm 57:1-11

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #33 … A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #32………………………………………………… He Is Our Peace
*Chorus #92………………………………………………… Awesome God
*Chorus #117……………………………………………… Hide Me In Your Holiness

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament (Prophet) ……… 1 Kings 12:25-33 (Pew Bible pg. 546-47)
New Testament (Apostle) ……… Hebrews 1:1-14 (Pew Bible pg. 1862-63)

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

Sermon Text ……………………………………… John 20:19-31
Sermon …………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
Wonderful Words of Life The risen Christ sends out disciples with divine peace and authority, springing from his own life-giving Spirit.

*Hymn of Faith #701 ……………… Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name

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

*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand

Trustee: Lynda Francis Nursery: Tami Marano

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE THE DATE! Plans are 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. Plan now to take advantage of this special offering.

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time. Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body. In place of our regular Communion fellowship meal, plan to join us for a Harvest Dinner the following week (Nov 14th) . See insert for details.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, November 3rd

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Join us for prayer and Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. 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.

Saturday, November 6th
Join us for a quick indoor/outdoor work day at 9 am to spruce things up as we get ready for our fall activities. Gutters & leaves outside … inside pew books / info sheets / pencils, window sills, kitchen cleaning, wipe down tables / counters / walls. Let’s get spiffy for Singspiration! and Harvest Dinner.

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

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 & 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 special service.

Luke Andrew Mason was born to parents Sara & Joel Mason Tuesday, October 26 at 6:21 pm weighing in at 9 lb, 3 oz and 22” long. Thank you, Lord, for a safe delivery and healthy recovery.