First Congregational Church of North Collins - December 4, 2011 Bulletin

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 …………… Luke 1:67-79

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #105 ……  O Come, All Ye Faithful

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #113 ………………… God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

*Hymn #107 ………………… Angels We Have Heard on High

Presentation of the Second Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………  Matthew 2:13-23

Sermon …………………… Derek Yoder

Thy Kingdom Come

Mark portrays Jesus Christ as the king of the “in-breaking” kingdom.

It suffers violence but accomplishes peace.

*Hymn of Faith #96 ……… Wonderful

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

During this year’s Advent season, our morning worship services will include traditional Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  Our theme is “Advent of the Evangel”.  Throughout December, we’ll consider how the Christmas stories fit within the unique themes of each of the four gospels.  Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it meets to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2012.  To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the coming weeks.  Pray with us during this important time in our church.

Calendar

Wednesday, December 7^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday, December 11^th

Christmas Tea at the parsonage from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.

Tuesday, December 13^th

Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm

Sunday, December 18^th

Sunday School Christmas Program “The Shepherd and The Lamb”.