Thursday, June 23, 2011

First Congregational Church June 26, 2011 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
http://fccnc.blogspot.com


Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am
Wait in Prayer - Worship in Reverence - Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit …………… Christ, We Do All Adore Thee

*Call to Worship ………… Psalm 96:1-6

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #23 ………… Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #189……………………… Great Is Thy Faithfulness
*Chorus #113……………………… He Is Exalted
*Chorus #32 ……………………… He Is Our Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………… 2 Kings 3:1-20 (Pew Bible pg. 572-573)
New Testament ……………… James 2:1-13 (Pew Bible pg. 1881-82)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………… 1 Kings 5:1-18
Sermon …………………………… Derek Yoder
“THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S!”
Solomon’s temple is a monument to the LORD’s triumph over his enemies—a hint of Christ’s victory on the cross and his Spirit-presence in us, trophies of his grace.


*Hymn of Faith #378 ………… Now I Belong to Jesus

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

*Benediction *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer schedule is right around the corner! (Don’t forget—Be thinking about creative ways you can “cultivate the image of God” in your life over the summer.) Here are some calendar dates to keep in mind:
July 10th - Bring a Friend to Church
July 24th – Church picnic at the Hills’ on Langford Road (Bill Call)
August 28th – Sunday Night Out (2)
September 18th – Sunday Night Out (3)

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Cleveland, host to the 63rd Annual CCCC Family Conference, July 25-28. This year’s theme is “Christ-Like Community.” Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration. See you in Cleveland!

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
Sunday, June 26th
Sunday Night Out at Garry and Kathy Dole’s home. Come anytime after 4:00. Hot dogs will be served at 5:00.

Wednesday, June 29th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 p.m. We’re in Chapter 5 of our study in Hebrews called “The Supremacy of Christ.”

Thursday, June 30th
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 p.m. Come prepared to discuss the de Haan article “Can We Pray a Hedge?”

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, June 18, 2011

First Congregational Church June 19, 2011 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
http://fccnc.blogspot.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 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 …………………… Rejoice in the Lord

*Call to Worship ……………… Psalm 93:1-5

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

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #56 …………… O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
*Chorus #63 …………… Rock Of My Salvation
*Chorus #8 ……………… Awesome in Power

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………… 2 Kings 2:19-24 (Pew Bible pg. 572)
New Testament ……………… James1:19-27 (Pew Bible pg. 1881)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………… 1 Kings 5:1-18
Sermon …………………………… Derek Yoder
IHOP
Hiram’s partnership with Solomon is a glimpse of God’s heart for the nations: His temple shall be an international house of prayer.


*Hymn of Faith #72 ……………… Fairest Lord Jesus

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

*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS
I want to thank all those who helped make last week’s Centennial Service a success. Your hard work, your prayers and support, an dour attendance was a positive testimony for the gospel and our local church. I was proud of you all. - Derek

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

Summer schedule is right around the corner! (Don’t forget—Be thinking about creative ways you can “cultivate the image of God” in your life over the summer.) Here are some calendar dates to keep in mind:
June 26th – First Sunday of summer schedule. Family worship begins at 9:30 am. Sunday Night Out at the Doles’s pond on Shirley Road.
July 10th - Bring a Friend to Church
July 24th – Church picnic at the Hills’ on Langford Road (Bill Call)
August 28th – Sunday Night Out
September 18th – Sunday Night Out

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Cleveland, host to the 63rd Annual CCCC Family Conference, July 25-28. This year’s theme is “Christ-Like Community.” Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration. See you in Cleveland!

Missions Alert! 2nd quarter is coming to a close at the end of the month and our mission expense obligation is about $800 short at this point.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, June 22nd

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 p.m. We’re in Chapter 5 of our study in Hebrews called “The Supremacy of Christ.” Join us next week as we try to apply T. David’s criteria for evaluating Christian hymns to the classic “Jesus Shall Reign”.


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.