Tuesday, April 26, 2011

First Congregational Church April 24, 2011 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
EASTER SUNDAY
Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Wait in Prayer
Worship in Reverence
Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship - responsive reading #45, p.769 ………… “The Risen Saviour"

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #176 …………… Christ Arose
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn #179…………………………… Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
*Hymn #180 ………………………… The Day of Resurrection

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………… 1 Kings 21:1-14 (Pew Bible pg. 563-64)
New Testament ……………… Hebrews 11:17-40 (Pew Bible pg. 1875-77)58

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………… 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Sermon ……………………………… Derek Yoder
TOIL & TRIUMPH – AN EASTER CLASSIC
Because of Easter, believers can be confident that Jesus is making something beautiful with their lives and ministries.


*Hymn of Faith #377 ………………… He Lives

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

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

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.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, April 27th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

In lieu of Bible Study, we are planning to gather at the North Collins Cemetery for a very brief time of prayer and committal in memory of Don Gebhardt. All are welcome to join us there at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, April 28th
Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School classroom. All are welcome. Bring a sandwich.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ladies! You are invited to our 3rd Annual Tea Party on Saturday, May 14th, at 2:00 pm. This year our hostess is Shirley Brown. Bring a favorite finger food and your own tea cup and share a “spot” of British tea with friends. See the sign-up in the foyer.

There will be a brief meeting after service for those who’ve signed up to be part of the COFFEE WITH CALVIN reading group. We need to pick a time to discuss T. David’s “Johnny” books in preparation for his weekend with us. It’s right around the corner on May 20-22.

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.

OUR FLOWERS TODAY ARE GIVEN AS FOLLOWS …
In loving memory of my beloved husband, Oliver – Audrey Krebs

In loving memory of my dad, grandparents, aunts & uncles – Michele Krebs

In fond memory of our friends Beulah, Carol & Don – Audrey & Michele

In loving memory of my husband, Ellsworth and our parents Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Brauer and Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Rupp – Harriett Rupp

In loving memory of mom, Catherine, and with fondest memories of our friends who have gone home to glory – Lori & Matt Clapper

Saturday, April 16, 2011

First Congregational Church April 17, 2011 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, APRIL 17, 2011
Sunday School 9:30 am
Family Worship Service 10:45 am


Wait in Prayer Worship in Reverence Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship …………… “The Triumphal Entry”
(responsive reading #42, p. 767)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise …………………… All Glory, Laud and Honor
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Children’s Hymn ………………… Rejoice, the Lord Is King
*Hymn #18 …………………………………… All Hail the Power

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………… 1 Kings 20:35-43 (Pew Bible pg. 563)
New Testament ……………… Hebrews 11:1-16 (Pew Bible pg. 1874-75)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………… 1 Kings 2:28-46
Sermon …………………………………………… Derek Yoder
PARADA OF PROMISE
Jesus’ triumphal entry points to his royal identity and mission – and to the great last day when every promise is Yes.


*Hymn of Faith #68 …………… Praise Him! Praise Him!

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

*Benediction
Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

CALENDAR
Wednesday, April 20th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

In order to free up people’s evening schedules during Holy Week, there will be no Bible study this Wednesday. Plan to join us April 27th, when we resume our study of Hebrews, called “The Supremacy of Christ”.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
T. David’s “Johnny” books are in. If you requested copies, pick up one of each on the back table, and start reading! Be thinking about a good first meeting date. This is in preparation for our upcoming Leadership Forum with T. David Gordon next month, over the weekend of May 20-22.

Plan now to be a part of these special seasonal services:
Thursday, April 21st – Traditional Maundy Thursday candlelight vigil at 7:00 pm including the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 22nd – Good Friday Service at the Wesleyan Church at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 24th – Easter Sunday. We’ll begin our Easter celebration at 9:30 am with a Praise & Prayer Service (come with a word of testimony!) followed by our traditional Easter breakfast buffet downstairs, starting about 10:00. Family worship service at 10:45 am. Plan now to be part of these special Holy Week services!


The flowers at the front of the Winter Chapel were donated by the family of Beulah Beaver, whose funeral service was held on Wednesday.

We are saddened by the news of Don Gebhardt’s sudden death on Monday at Millard Fillmore Gates, where he had been hospitalized. Condolences go out to his children, Carol Grantinetti of Buffalo and Earl Gebhardt of Virginia. The family is not planning to hold a memorial service at this time.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

First Congregational Church April 10, 2011 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


Wait in Prayer Worship in Reverence Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit …………………… The Lord Is In His Holy Temple
*Call to Worship …………… Psalm 84:1-12
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #11 ……………… O Worship The King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #97 ………………… Blessed Assurance
*Chorus #119………………… How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
*Chorus #90 ………………… As We Seek Your Face

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………… 1 Kings 20:13-34 (Pew Bible pg. 561-63)
New Testament ……………………… Hebrews 10:32-39 (Pew Bible pg. 1874)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………… 1 Kings 2:13-46
Sermon …………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE KING IS DEAD! (LONG LIVE THE KING!)
God establishes Solomon’s rule by bringing his enemies to ruin – a prophetic vision of the kingdom of the real Son of David


*Hymn of Faith #524 ……………… He Hideth My Soul

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
*Benediction

Postlude *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
T. David’s “Johnny” books are in. If you requested copies, pick up one of each on the back table, and start reading! Be thinking about a good first meeting date. This is in preparation for our upcoming Leadership Forum with T. David Gordon next month, over the weekend of May 20-22.

HOLY WEEK is just around the corner. Plan now to be a part of these special seasonal services:
Next Sunday, April 17th – Palm Sunday
Thursday, April 21st – Traditional Maundy Thursday candlelight vigil at 7:00 pm including the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 22nd – Good Friday Service at the Wesleyan Church at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 24th – Easter Sunday. We’ll begin our Easter celebration at 9:30 am with a Praise & Prayer Service (come with a word of testimony!) followed by our traditional Easter breakfast buffet downstairs, starting about 10:00. Family worship service at 10:45 am. Plan now to be part of these special Holy Week services!

CALENDAR
Tuesday, April 12th
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

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

Join us for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm. We’re in Chapter 4 of our study in Hebrews called “The Supremacy of Christ.”

Saturday, April 16th
Work day at church! Sanctuary windows, dusting, foyer bulletin board, kitchen clean-up, general outdoor pick-up, gardening?!