Friday, November 30, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2012
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 56:1-13
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #194 ……………………………………  O Come, O Come Emmanuel
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #193 …………………………………………………………………………  Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
*Hymn 213 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  What Child Is This?
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 121:1-8

Presentation of the First Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………  Luke 1:5-25
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………… Derek Yoder
Jesus Christ is the long-awaited prophet like Moses.
He reveals the words and ways of God,
leading us to the heavenly land of promise.

*Prophet Hymn  ………………………………….…………………………………………  O Come Let Us Adore Him

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
This week marks the beginning of Advent 2012!  Our morning worship services will commemorate the season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  This year’s theme is “Advent of the Messiah, Our Prophet, Priest, and King”.  Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as they work to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2013.  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.

Seneca Gospel Mission needs new winter hats and gloves and gifts for 40+ boys and girls, ages Pre-K to Grade 11.  We are collecting items by the church office Christmas tree through December 9.  Thank you for your thoughtful giving to inner-city families in Buffalo.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, December 5th       
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for prayer and Bible study at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 12 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, don’t forget your T. David Gordon homework!

Thursday, December 6th
Dewey ladies, let’s meet at the church at 10:00 am to set up for Saturday’s luncheon.

Friday, December 7th
Sunday School Christmas program Practice at church from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Saturday, December 8th
The annual Ladies Christmas Luncheon is planned for 12:00 noon.  Come and bring a friend or family member.  Sign up for a salad, main dish, or dessert, and bring a nonperishable food item to send back with our speaker from  City Mission, Sue Cervi.

Sunday, December 9th   
3DYouth is planning to help wait tables at the annual Operation Good Neighbor Volunteer Dinner.  Meet at First Church of Evans at 1:00 pm.  Serve at 1:30 pm.  Enjoy pizza with your fellow waiters at 3:30 pm.

Sunday, December 16th
Christmas Tea at the Parsonage from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

Sunday, December 23rd
Sunday School Christmas Program, “Jesus, the Greatest Prophet” .

Monday, December 24th  - Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 30th  - End-of-Year Slideshow.  Garry needs pictures, if anyone has more to share as we remember the blessings and memories from the past year.

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