Saturday, September 24, 2011

First Congregational Church September 25, 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 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 ………… Psalm 113:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #89 … Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #95 ……………… Be Exalted, O God
*Chorus #89………………… As The Deer
*Chorus #167……………… You Are My Hiding Place

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament……………… 2 Kings 8:16-24 (Pew Bible pg 583-84)
New Testament …………… 1 Peter 3:13-22 (Pew Bible pg 1890)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………… 1 Kings 9:10-28
Sermon …………………… Derek Yoder
JARS OF CLAY
Solomon’s rule is a mixture of human failure and divine grace –
but the surpassing greatness belongs to God!


*Hymn of Faith #264 ……… Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

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
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. A fellowship meal is not planned at this time.

Irene Johnson doesn’t get out much as she would like, but she thinks of us often and welcomes visitors all the time! Let’s show her we’re thinking of her too, by dropping her a note at 4590 Southwestern Blvd, Apt AA2A, Hamburg, NY 14075. You can e-mail her at johnson.irene8@gmail.com.

This season marks the beginning of an experimental youth group (“3D Youth”) in conjunction with the First Church of Evans. It’s a practical way to combine resources toward a common goal – discipling young people, building relationships, and constructing a Christian worldview. See insert for details.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 28th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer at 7:00 pm. We’re finishing up Chapter 6 in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). It’s a great time to join us. Be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“One Day”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Friday, September 30th
The annual ISI Fall Banquet will be held at Banchetti Banquet Facility, 550 North French Road, Amherst beginning at 6:15 pm. Jerry Gillis, Lead Pastor at The Chapel at Crosspoint is guest speaker.


September is a month of milestone birthdays. Frank Gruppo turned 95 on the 16th and Evelyn Falk turns 100 (!) on the 30th. Let’s remember these faithful friends with prayers, cards, and flowers.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

First Congregational Church September 18, 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 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 …………………… Psalm 111:1-6
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #46 … We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #79 …………… We Declare Your Majesty
*Chorus #1………………… A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament……… 2 Kings 8:7-15 (Pew Bible pg 583)
New Testament …… 1 Peter 3:1-12 (Pew Bible pg 1889-90)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …… 1 Kings 9:19
Sermon ……………………………………… Derek Yoder
THE KING & I
Solomon’s failure set the stage for a king worthy to secure God’s blessings for us – Jesus Christ, our royal representative


*Hymn of Faith #576 ………… Saviour, Like A Shepherd Lead Us

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

*Benediction *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church’s financial statements for July and August 2011 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

CALENDAR
Tonight!
Tonight is our final Sunday Night Out of the season. Join us at the Doles’ pond later this afternoon around 4:00 for picnic-style foods, singing, and an evening of fellowship around the fire. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 21st
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer at 7:00 pm. We’re in Chapter 7 in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). It’s a great time to join us. Be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“One Day”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Friday, September 30th
The annual ISI Fall Banquet will be held at Banchetti Banquet Facility, 550 North French Road, Amherst beginning at 6:15 pm. Jerry Gillis, Lead Pastor at The Chapel at Crosspoint is guest speaker. Cost is $20 per person. RSVP to Harriett Rupp by September 23.


September is a month of milestone birthdays. Frank Gruppo turn 95 on the 16th and Evelyn Falk turns 100 (!) on the 30th. Let’s remember these faithful friends with prayers, cards and flowers.


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, September 3, 2011

First Congregational Church September 4, 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, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am


Wait in Prayer - Worship in Reverence - Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ……………… Psalm 107:1-9, 42-43

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #18 ………… All Hail the Power
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #92 ……………………………… Awesome God
*Chorus #91………………………………… At the Cross

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament………………… 2 Kings 7:1-20 (Pew Bible pg 581-82)
New Testament ……………… 1 Peter 1:25-2:12 (Pew Bible pg 1888)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………… 1 Kings 8:54-66
Sermon ……………………………………………… Derek Yoder
“LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY” (2)
Solomon’s prayer of dedication teaches that the only way
to the ark is through the altar.


*Hymn of Faith #356 ………………… He Lifted Me

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
Derek has been invited to provide a weekend of teaching on Christian unity. He will be traveling back to Fairview, Michigan, for the sessions, which begin Friday evening, September 9th. Tony Barone will be our guest speaker on Sunday, September 11th.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 7th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. We are in Chapter 6 of our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). This week we’re evaluating the next in our series of hymns. Come prepared to discuss the classic “More Love to Thee”. Extra copies of the hymn are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Saturday, September 10th
We are all invited to attend an ISI Fredonia picnic hosted by Harriett Rupp at her home on Versailles Road in Perrysburg. Picnic begins at 12:00 noon. Bring a dish to pass.

Sunday, September 11th
Next week is Welcome Back Sunday! Assemble in the sanctuary at 9:30 am to being a new Sunday School year together. Children dismiss to their classes. Adults remain for our Fall Concert of Prayer. Family worship begins at 10:45 am.

Sunday, September 18th
Bring a Friend to Church Sunday! Be praying about friends and family members you might invite to this special service. This is an opportunity for us all to do the hard work of outreach, so essential to healthy church growth. Also, join us later in the day for our summer-end Sunday Night Out at the Doles’.

Friday, September 30th
The annual ISI Fall Banquet will be held at Banchetti Banquet Facility, 550 North French Road, Amherst beginning at 6:15 pm. Jerry Gillis, Lead Pastor at The Chapel at Crosspoint is guest speaker. Cost is $20 per person. RSVP to Harriett Rupp by September 23.

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.