Sunday, October 30, 2011

Sermon, Sunday October 30, 2011: Reformation Sunday

Worldly Wisdom
Solomon's downfall warns of the peril of thinking that God's kingdom is like every other. Jesus shows us a more excellent way.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

First Congregational Church October 23, 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 116:1-19

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #32 ………… I Sing The Mighty Power of God
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #223 ………………………………… Most Holy One
*Chorus #107…………………………………… Fairest Lord Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament……………… 2 Kings 9:30-37 (Pew Bible pg 586-87)
New Testament ………… 1 Peter 5:1-7 (Pew Bible pg 1892)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………… 1 Kings 10:14-29
Sermon ………………………… Derek Yoder
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS
Solomon’s Jerusalem at the height of its glory is a picture of the heavenly destination awaiting all travelers who press on faithfully to the end.

*Hymn of Faith #31 ……… O Could I Speak The Matchless Worth

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
In place of our regular fellowship meal following next month’s Communion service on November 6th, plan to join us downstairs for a Harvest Dinner. Turkey will be provided, but be thinking about a “seasonal favorite” to pass – a special dish that symbolizes God’s provision of love and blessing. Details to follow.

CALENDAR

Tonight! Sunday, October 23rd

3DYouth Group meets tonight at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by “Games in the Dark” and refreshments.

Wednesday, October 26th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into 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 (“Be Thou My Vision”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”


Saturday, October 29th
Join area WNY churches for the annual CCCC Fall Banquet at the Stockton Community Church at 6:00 pm. Keynote speaker will be Gerald Britton, warden of Warren County Prison. Tickets are $15. See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 30th
It’s our turn to host our quarterly Singspiration! Jim Raub will be out special guest accompanist as we welcome friends from participating churches for an evening of worship, singing, and fellowship beginning at 6:30 pm. You may want to bring a dessert to share with a harvest/Thanksgiving theme. Plan now to be part of this very popular service.

Friday, October 14, 2011

First Congregational Church Bulletin October 16, 2011

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


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ………………… Psalm 115:1-18
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #9 ……………… Holy, Holy, Holy
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #172 ………………… Be Thou My Vision
*Chorus #135 ………………… Make Me A Servant

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament…………………… 2 Kings 9:14-29 (Pew Bible pg. 585-86)
New Testament ………………… 1 Peter 5:1-7 (Pew Bible pg. 1892)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………… 1 Kings 10:1-13
Sermon …………………………………… Derek Yoder
WISDOM FOR THE WORLD (2)
Solomon’s receiving the Queen of Sheba in his “kitchen” is a picture of the table fellowship offered by the greater Son of David—our Lord Jesus.


*Hymn of Faith #414 …………………………… Trust and Obey

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology

*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

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

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wed, Oct. 19th, at 2 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.

In place of our regular fellowship meal following next month’s Communion service on Nov 6th, plan to join us downstairs for a Harvest Dinner. Turkey and stuffing will be provided, but be thinking about a “seasonal favorite” to pass—a special dish that symbolizes God’s provision of love and blessing. Details to follow.

To the Deaconesses:
I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Deaconesses for all your beautiful cards, presence at my birthday party, flowers, and numerous other gifts. The picture album involved so much time and work, and I shall treasure it because it came from my church family. Then, the shopping bag with more gifts! I shall treasure your many kindnesses. May God continue to bless each of you for your friendship and many kind deeds. As always, Evelyn L. Falk


Calendar

There will be no choir practice or Bible study this week, in order to free up people’s schedule so they can come out on Thursday.

Thurs. Oct. 20th – Join us for an evening with Roy & Ruthie! At 6:00 p.m., we’ll be sharing a soup and salad supper with the Shelpmans, followed at 7:00 by a presentation of their ministry in Haiti. Plan to join us for all or part of this special evening of fellowship. See the sign-up in the foyer.

Sat. Oct. 29th - The annual CCCC Fall Banquet is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Join area WNY churches as we gather at the Stockton Community Church to welcome keynote speaker Gerald Britton, warden of Warren County Prison. Tickets are $15. See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sun. Oct. 30th – It’s our turn to host our quarterly Singspiration! Jim Raub will be our special guest accompanist as we welcome friends from participating churches for an evening of worship, singing, and fellowship beginning at 6:30 p.m. You may want to bring a dessert to share with a harvest/Thanksgiving theme. Plan now to be part of this very popular service.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

First Congregational Church October 9, 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 for all ages 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 114:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #646 ………… Lead On, O King Eternal
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #180 ………………………… Come, Let Us Worship
*Chorus #100…………………………… Create In Me
*Chorus #156 ………………………… The Lord Is My Light

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament…………………… 2 Kings 9:1-13 (Pew Bible pg 584-85)
New Testament ……………… 1 Peter 4:12-19 (Pew Bible pg 1891)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………… 1 Kings 10:1-13
Sermon …………………………… Derek Yoder
WISDOM FOR THE WORLD (1)
The Queen of Sheba was drawn to Solomon’s wisdom – a picture of God’s plan and provision for the nations in the gospel of Jesus Christ


*Hymn of Faith #416 ……………… Hiding In Thee

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.


CALENDAR

Tonight! Sunday, October 9th

3DYouth Group meets tonight at 6:00 pm here at FCC. Life lessons from Timothy followed by kick ball across the street and refreshments.

Tuesday, October 11th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm
Full Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 12th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into Chapter 7 in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). It’s a great time to join us. This week we are evaluating 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, October 14th
Frank Gruppo’s funeral service will be held at Wentland’s at 8:00 pm preceded by visitation hours from 4-8:00 pm.

Saturday, October 29th
Join area WNY churches at the annual CCCC Fall Banquet as we gather at the Stockton Community Church at 6:00 pm to welcome keynote speaker Gerald Britton, warden of Warren County Prison. Tickets are $15. See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 30th
It’s our turn to host our quarterly Singspiration! Jim Raub will be out special guest accompanist as we welcome friends from participating churches for an evening of worship, singing, and fellowship beginning at 6:30 pm. You may want to bring a dessert to share with a harvest/Thanksgiving theme. Plan now to be part of this very popular service.

I wish to thank the members of the First Congregational Church of North Collins for my beautiful fall bouquet and for the inspiring birthday cards. Your attendance at my birthday party was much appreciated. Please accept my sincere thanks, and may God bless each of you according to your needs. As always, Evelyn Falk

Sunday, October 2, 2011

First Congregational Church October 2, 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 for all ages 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 …………… “The House of God”
responsive reading #1, p. 741

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #7 …… Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #82 ………………… White As Snow
*Chorus #91…………………… At the Cross

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament………………… 2 Kings 8:25-29 (Pew Bible pg 584)
New Testament ……………… 1 Peter 4:1-11 (Pew Bible pg 1890-91)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message ……… Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #36 …… Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

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 Blessings Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn #607 ……… A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Irene Johnson doesn’t get out as 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, b dropping her a note at 4590 Southwestern Blvd, Apt AA2A, Hamburg, NY 14075. You can e-mail her at johnson.irene8@gmail.com.

Be praying about the start-up of an experimental youth group (“3DYouth”) 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.

It’s almost time for our fall Singspiration! Jim Raub’s family is planning to be with us again, but their schedule is uncertain, and it is not yet clear whether they can be with us October 16th or October 30th. Keep both dates in mind for now. We’ll confirm next week.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 5th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re moving into 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.”

Sympathies go out to the family of Frank Gruppo,who died Tuesday. Funeral services are postponed, probably until October 14th or 15th, to accommodate out-of-state travelers. Details to follow.


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.