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