Friday, December 14, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sunday, December 16, 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 16, 2012
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 89:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #196 ……………………………  Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #198 …………………………………………………………………  Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
*Hymn #203 ……………………………………………………………………………  Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-2

Presentation of the Third Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………….………………………………………………………………………  Luke 1:26-56
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….……………………………………… Derek Yoder
Jesus Christ rules the kingdom of God.
All his authority over heaven and earth is brought to bear
on the redemption of this own.

*King Hymn  ………………….…………………………………………………………………………  We Three Kings

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *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
Throughout Advent, 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.

We hope you can join us at the parsonage for our Christmas Tea between 2 and 5 p.m.  It’s a time for our family to express the love and appreciation we feel to all of you who mean so much to us.  Feel free to stop by for favorite holiday foods and good friends.  We look forward to sharing this special time with you.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m. (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 November 2012 is posted for
 review in the office over the copy machine.


CALENDAR
Wednesday, December 19th       
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!

Saturday, December 22nd
Sunday School Christmas program Practice at church from 9:00 am – 12 noon.

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

Monday, December 24th  - Christmas Eve Service at 6:30 pm.

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.

Sunday, January 6th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by favorite board games and refreshments.

Friday, December 7, 2012

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

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 50:1-23
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #218 …………………………  Angels From the Realms of Glory
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #207 …………………………………………………………………………  Good Christian Men, Rejoice
*Hymn #223 ……………………………………………………………  While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-2

Presentation of the Second Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………….………………………………………………………  Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
Jesus Christ is the perfect substitute.
He opens up the presence of God to all who belong to him.

*Priest Hymn #217 ………………….…………………………………………  All My Heart This Night Rejoices

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *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
Through Advent, 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.


CALENDAR
TODAY! Sunday, December 9th   
3DYouth meets THIS AFTERNOON to help wait tables at the annual Operation Good Neighbor Volunteer Dinner.  Meet at First Church of Evans shortly after 1:00 pm to serve at 1:30 pm.  White shirts, no jeans, sensible shoes.  Enjoy pizza with your fellow waiters at 3:30 pm.

Tuesday, December 11th
Elders’ Meeting at the church at 6:00 pm
Full Church Board Meeting following at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 12th       
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!

Friday, December 14th
Sunday School Christmas program Practice at church from 6:30-7:30 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.