Saturday, May 28, 2011

First Congregational Church May 29, 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 …………………………… Into the Holy of Holies

*Call to Worship …………………………………………… Psalm 92:1-4
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #8 ………… Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #38 ……………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy
*Chorus #77 ……………………………… Undivided Heart
*Chorus #79 ……………………………… We Declare Your Majesty

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………… 1 Kings 22:41-53 (Pew Bible pg. 568)
New Testament ………………… Hebrews 13:17-25 (Pew Bible pg. 1879)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………… 1 Kings 4:1-34
Sermon ……………………………………… Derek Yoder
SO, YOU WANT TO BE TRULY HUMAN?
The image of God flourishes in the kingdom of God under Solomon
– a visual aid of heaven under the real Son of David.


*Hymn of Faith #252 ………… Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

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

*Benediction *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, June 1st

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”.

Sunday, June 12th
As part of the weekend celebration marking the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Village of North Collins, an outdoor worship service of thanksgiving is planned. Join Christians from our Village churches (Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart of Mary, Wesleyan, and Congregational) at the North Collins Library pavilion at 2:00 pm to thank God with song, historical testimonies, and a word of challenge. There will be an old-fashioned picnic to follow. Derek will be coordinating this service. If you’d like to help out, see him.

Join the 2011 North Collins Centennial Community Choir! There is a children’s choir (grade 4-6) and adult choir (grade 7 – adult) with various practice times. Contact Kathy Dole (337-2737) for more information.

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.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

First Congregational Church May 22, 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: T David Gordon: Hymns:Criteria for Making Good Ones
Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Wait in Prayer Worship in Reverence Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit …………… Brethern, We Have Met to Worship

*Call to Worship ……………… Psalm 91:1-16
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #601 …………… How Firm A Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn #287 ………… O God, Our Help in Ages Past
*Hymn #402 ………… Like A River Glorious

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………… 1 Kings 22:29-40 (Pew Bible pg. 567)
New Testament ………… Hebrews 13:9-16 (Pew Bible pg. 1879)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………… John 11:17-37
Sermon …………………………… Dr. T. David Gordon
CHRIST’S ATTITUDE TOWARD DEATH


*Hymn of Faith #223 ……… Take Time To Be Holy

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

*Benediction *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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS


We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins and to our fellowship. Dr. Gordon currently serves as Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College and has been our teaching guest for this year’s Leadership Forum. Let’s give Dr. Gordon our full attention as he opens God’s Word for us this morning.

The Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center will hold its annual “Walk for Life” on Sunday, June 12, beginning at 1:30 pm from the Gowanda Free Methodist Church. Walkers of all ages are invited to participate and ask friends, relatives, and neighbors to sponsor them. All funds received will help reach out to women with crisis pregnancies. Free services include peer counseling, pregnancy testing, pre-natal vitamins, baby clothes, baby furniture, and referrals for additional services. Contact Audrianne Eddy at 532-5056 for information.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, May 25th
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”.

Thursday, May 26th
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 21 in the Elders Handbook (“Sects and Cults”).

Sunday, May 22nd
Join area churches in the newly completed sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Angola for a community hymn at 6:30 pm. Refreshments to follow.

Sunday, June 12th
As part of the weekend celebration marking the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Village of North Collins, an outdoor worship service of thanksgiving is planned. Join Christians from our Village churches (Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart of Mary, Wesleyan, and Congregational) at the North Collins Library pavilion at 2:00 pm to thank God with song, historical testimonies, and a word of challenge. There will be an old-fashioned picnic to follow. Derek will be coordinating this service. If you’d like to help out, see him.

Join the 2011 North Collins Centennial Community Choir! There is a children’s choir (grade 4-6) and adult choir (grade 7 – adult) with various practice times. Contact Kathy Dole (337-2737) for more information.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

First Congregational Church May 15, 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 ………………… Brethern, We Have Met to Worship

*Call to Worship …………………………… Psalm 90:1-17
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #7 …… Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #125 ……………………… I Will Delight
*Chorus #9……………………………… Beautiful
*Chorus #16…………………………… Change My Heart, Oh God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………… 1 Kings 22:15-28 (Pew Bible pg. 566-67)
New Testament ………… Hebrews 13:1-8 (Pew Bible pg. 1878-79)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………… 1 Kings 3:16-28
Sermon ………………………………… Derek Yoder
CUTS LIKE A KNIFE
(Download sermon from Google Docs)

Solomon’s wisdom exposes anonymous hearts and points to the real Lord Justice – our Jesus.

*Hymn of Faith #327 ……………… I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

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


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, May 18th 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.

The Tri-County Crisis Pregnancy Center will hold its annual “Walk for Life” on Sunday, June 12, beginning at 1:30 pm from the Gowanda Free Methodist Church. Walkers of all ages are invited to participate and ask friends, relatives, and neighbors to sponsor them. All funds received will help reach out to women with crisis pregnancies. Free services include peer counseling, pregnancy testing, pre-natal vitamins, baby clothes, baby furniture, and referrals for additional services. Contact Audrianne Eddy at 532-5056 for information.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. The annual ISI Conference, Memorial Day Weekend, will be based from Hamburg Wesleyan Church this year and host families are needed for college International students coming to the area. Let Harriett know you can help!

The Church’s financial statement for April 2011 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, May 18th

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, May 21st
Join us for our 8th FCC Leadership Forum. We are pleased to welcome back T. David Gordon, Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College. Dr. Gordon will address the theme of Christian worship in a media-saturated age. He will remain with us on the Lord’s Day, at which time he will address our adult Sunday school class and preach during our family worship time. See the bulletin insert for details and sign-up in the foyer for this important event.

Sunday, May 22nd
Join area churches in the newly completed sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Angola for a community hymn at 6:30 pm. Refreshments to follow.

Sunday, June 12th
As part of the weekend celebration marking the 100th Anniversary of the founding of North Collins (village), area churches are assembling for an outdoor service of thanksgiving. Join Christians from the Holy Spirit, Sacred Heart of Mary, Wesleyan, and Congregational churches at the library pavilion at 2:00 pm to thank God in song, historical testimonies, and a word of challenge. There will be an old-fashioned picnic to follow. Derek will be coordinating this service. If you’d like to help out, see him.

Monday, May 9, 2011

First Congregational Church May 8, 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 …………… Brethern, We Have Met to Worship

*Call to Worship ……… Psalm 86:1-5
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #52 ………… To God Be the Glory
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #119 …………… How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
*Chorus #32 ……………… He Is Our Peace
*Chorus #180 …………… Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………… 1 Kings 22:1-14 (Pew Bible pg. 565-66)
New Testament …………… Hebrews 12:14-29 (Pew Bible pg. 1877-78)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………… 1 Kings 3:1-15
Sermon ……………………………………………… Derek Yoder
GREATER THAN SOLOMON
Solomon’s royal “test” and his imperfect wisdom draws our attention
to the perfectly wise king – our Lord Jesus.


*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 *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Saturday, May 21st

Join us for our 8th FCC Leadership Forum. We are pleased to welcome back T. David Gordon, Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College. Dr. Gordon will address the theme of Christian worship in a media-saturated age. He argues that worship through preaching and singing has undergone profound changes in the last generation, many due to technology’s debilitating effects on Christian sensibilities. This fascinating subject will be the focus of this year’s FCC Leadership Forum. Join us as we welcome T. David Gordon for a challenging, worldview-building weekend together.

The FCC Leadership Forum will include two morning sessions, beginning at 9:30 am, and will conclude by mid-afternoon with a third session. Dr. Gordon will remain with us on the Lord’s Day, at which time he will address our adult Sunday School class and preach during our family worship time. See the bulletin insert and sign-up in the foyer for this important event.

Address Update! Ruth and Roy Shelpman are phasing down the orphanage aspect of the Metzler Youth Home and will be returning to the States July 28. They are considering one of 14 possible areas of service as BMM Missionaries for their next assignment from the Lord. Their mailing address is: 1400 CR 17A North, Lot 77, Avon Park, FL 33825

CALENDAR
Tuesday, May 10th

Elders Meeting at 6:00 pm • Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 11th
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, May 14th
Ladies! You are invited to our 3rd Annual Tea Party 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.

Sunday, May 22nd
Join area churches in the newly completed sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Angola for a community hymn at 6:30 pm. Refreshments to follow.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

First Congregational Church May 1, 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 …………… Brethern, We Have Met to Worship

*Call to Worship ………… Psalm 85:1-13
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #45 ……… Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #161 …………………… Unto Thee, O Lord
*Chorus #217……………………… Let It Be Said of Us

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………… 1 Kings 21:15-29 (Pew Bible pg. 564-65)
New Testament …………………… Hebrews 12:1-13 (Pew Bible pg. 1877)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………… 1 Kings 2:36-46
Sermon ………………………………… Derek Yoder
CITY OF REFUGE
Solomon’s Jerusalem was no prison. It was a place of protection –
a picture of the “sanctuary” Jesus offers true followers.


*Hymn of Faith #7 ………………… Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

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 …………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn #328 ……………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction *Congregation invited to stand

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.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, May 4th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Our discussion of T. David Gordon’s “Johnny” books will take place during the regular Bible study slot. If you have not read his books, feel free to join what promises to be a lively discussion about preaching and singing in the church. All this is in preparation for Dr. Gordon’s fast-approaching weekend with us (May 20-22). See insert for more details.

Tuesday, May 10th
Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm


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.