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.