Friday, July 27, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins July 29, 2012

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
SUNDAY, July 29, 2012
Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 16:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #172 …………………………………………………………  Be Thou My Vision
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #51  ………………………………………………………………………………  Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
*Chorus #122  …………………………………………………………………………………………………  I Come to the Cross
*Chorus #250  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Thou Art Worthy

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 11:10-19 (Pew Bible p. 642-643)
New Testament  ………………………………………………………… Revelation 7:9-17 (Pew Bible p. 1921)

Fellowship of Welcome
Report from Conference ………………………………………………………… Harriett Rupp

*Hymn of Faith #253 ……………………………….……………………  When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the
                                     benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn …………………………………………………………….…………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Yoders are planning to vacation in Maine August 13th – 27th.  During Derek’s absence, we will look forward to hearing from Bruce Brown (August 19th) and Rasheed Ahktar (August 26th).

If you want to be part of our next “Coffee with Calvin” reading group, see Derek to order your copy of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  After the books have been ordered and received, we’ll pick a discussion date, probably later in the summer.

There will be no Dewey Missionary meetings in August.  Please continue to keep our missionaries, both home and overseas, in prayer. 

Have you heard of the new TV game show?  Premiering August 23rd at 8:00 pm on the Game Show Network is “The American Bible Challenge” hosted by Jeff Foxworthy.  It is a spirited game show that will celebrate the Bible and its place in American culture.  Bible enthusiasts from all across the country will complete in a variety of challenges that put their knowledge of the Good Book to test.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, August 1st  
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Thursday, August 2nd
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 9-10 in Piper (“Sacred Substitutes” and “Fight for Your Life”).

Sunday, August 5th
3DYouth Summer BBQ!  Meet back at the Dole’s pond at 5:00 pm for a relaxing evening of hot dogs, fun and friends.

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.

Friday, July 20, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
SUNDAY, July 22, 2012
Summer Family Worship 9:30 am


Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship   ………………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 9:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #94…………………………………………………… How Firm a Foundation                                                                       
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
*Hymn of the Month #48  ………………………………………  O Lord Most High, With All My Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 11:1-9 (Pew Bible p. 641-642)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 6:12-7:8 (Pew Bible p. 1920-21)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  …………………………………………………… 1 Kings 21:1–29
Sermon  ………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
The seizure of Naboth’s vineyard is a case study
of the human condition.  But prodigals can know the joy of
discipleship by finding their satisfaction in Christ.


*Hymn of Faith #537 ………………………………………………………….……………………  Take Time To Be Holy

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next week is our annual church picnic at the Hills’ pond.  Plan to join us at 9:30 am for our outdoor communion service and fellowship meal to follow.  See the insert for details.

If you want to be part of our next “Coffee with Calvin” reading group, see Derek to order your copy of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  After the books have been ordered and received, we’ll pick a discussion date, probably later in the summer.

Evelyn Falk is continuing her recovery from a fractured pelvis back at Eden Heights, where she is happy to receive visitors.

There will be no Dewey Missionary meetings in August.  Please continue to keep our missionaries, both home and overseas, in prayer. 

CALENDAR

Wednesday, July  25th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

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.

Friday, July 13, 2012

First Congregational Chuch of North Collins Sunday, July 15, 2012

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
SUNDAY, July 15, 2012
Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 8:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #173………………………………………………  Praise Him!  Praise Him!                                                                       
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #122 …………………………………………………………………………….……………………  I Come to the Cross
*Hymn of the Month #48  ………………………………………  O Lord Most High, With All My Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament    ……………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 10:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 641)
New Testament  …………………………………………………             Revelation 6:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 1919-20)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  …………………………………………………… 1 Kings 19:8–21
Sermon  ………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
The Lord of the Word(2)
God reveals his presence on the mountain –
He’s righteous, He saves, He’s glorious.
(Who wouldn’t trust a God like that?)

*Hymn of Faith #599 …………………………………….……………………  Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The church’s financial statement for June 2012 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, July 18th at 2:00 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.

It’s hard to believe, but the fall academic year is just around the corner!  Sunday School and Junior Church teachers are invited to gather for a few minutes to schedule a planning meeting to discuss curricula, class assignments, and related matters.  See Pam Johengen after the service.

If you’re interested in teaching Sunday School (or Junior Church) in the fall, there will be a brief meeting after the service.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, July  18th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Sunday, July 29th  
Outdoor communion service and picnic at the Hills’ home on Langford Road.  Plan now to be part of this special time of worship and summer fun.

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.