Friday, October 19, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin Sunday, October 21, 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, October 21, 2012
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………   Psalm 32:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #3 …………………………………  Give To Our God Immortal Praise
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #660 …………………………………………………………  O God Beyond All Praising
*Chorus #59 …………………………………………………………………………………………………  Open Our Eyes

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………  1 Chronicles 18:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 654-55)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Revelation 14:14-20 (Pew Bible p. 1929)
Memory Verse …………………………………………… Colossians  3:12-13

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 5:1-27
Sermon …………………………………….……………………………………… Derek Yoder
The story of Naaman is a classic tale of God’s unexpected love for the nations.
True disciples point in their suffering to the Healer-God,
now revealed in the Savior-Christ.

*Hymn of Faith #673 …………………………………….……………………  Cast Your Burden on the Lord  

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Excerpted from a recent note by Irene Johnson:  “I check the Internet for the Sunday Bulletin, which keeps me a little in touch.  I am 90 but try to accept my limitations and continue to do what I can with gratitude.  My family (siblings) and daughters are very good and, of course, Marie and I work together.  I am spending some time playing the new songs in the new hymnal.  The music is a little different from the gospel songs and a little more challenging.  Please give my greetings and blessing the church family.”

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, October 24th 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 pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.

The Church’s financial statement for September 2012 is posted for review in the office over copy machine.

CALENDAR
Tonight, October 21st
“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets tonight at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s start at 4:00 pm (that gives you about six hours to finish!) and then adjourn around the fire for hot dogs.

Wednesday, October 10th   
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 12 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Sunday, October 28th
It’s our turn to host the fall Singspiration!  Join us for this special service of singing as Jim Raub leads us in a time of commemorating the Thanksgiving and Reformation seasons in song.  Sign up in the foyer to bring your favorite dessert or non-sweet snack.

Sunday, November 11th  
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Turkey Bowling (seriously!) and refreshments.

Friday, October 5, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 7, 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, October 7, 2012
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………   Psalm 30 (Psalter Reading 30, p. 794)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #2 ……………………………………………………………  O Worship the King
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #97 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Blessed Assurance
*Chorus #90 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  As We Seek Your Face

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 17:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 652-53)
New Testament  …………………………………………… Revelation 13:11-18 (Pew Bible p. 1927-28)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 121:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 2:15-25
Sermon …………………………………….……………………………………… Derek Yoder
The Double-Edged Gospel
Elisha’s first two miracles anticipate the “good news” and “bad news”
of the kingdom.  Choose life.

*Hymn of Faith #175 …………………………….……………………  A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord  

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
I wish to thank the church for the beautiful bouquet of pink carnations – which happen to my favorite flower!  The birthday cards have left me at a loss for words because the verses were so kind and meaningful.  I shall treasure them.   Many sincere thanks for all your kindnesses, Evelyn Falk

CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 10th   
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Thursday, October 11th
Sit’n’Sew here at church at 9:30 am

Sunday, October 14th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Capture the Flag and refreshments.

Thursday, October 18th
Dewey Missionary Society meets here at church at  10:00 am.

Sunday, October 21st
“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s relax around the fire for hot dogs and good discussion starting around 4:00 pm.

Sunday, October 28th
It’s our turn to host the fall Singspiration!  Join us for this special service of singing as Jim Raub leads us in a time of commemorating the Thanksgiving and Reformation seasons in song.  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.