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