Friday, January 25, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 27, 2013


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
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………  Psalm 47:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #301 ………………  Join All the Glorious Names
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #56 ………………………………………  O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
*Chorus #53 ………………………………………………………………………………  My Peace
*Hymn of the Month #304 …………………………  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………  1 Chronicles 28:11-21 (Pew Bible p. 670)
New Testament  ……………………… Revelation 20:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 1936-37)
Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………  John 1:1-13

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon
Sermon Text  ……………………………………….……………………  2 Kings 25:1-30   
Sermon  …………………………………...……………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Jehoiachin’s dramatic “reversal” points to the believer’s hope of restoration.
  In Christ, God gives our story a new ending – table fellowship with the king!

*Hymn of Faith #599 …………………………………  Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interest has been expressed in joining the church.  If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders.  The class is designed for those considering church membership.  If you’re already a member, but still don’t have the foggiest idea what American Congregationalism is all about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session class.  Details to follow.

The cookbook is underway with several recipes shared. 
Bring your recipe cards or cookbook in and make a photo copy for Lori
 to include in the 1st edition FCC Family Cookbook.
  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting scheduled for Sat, February 9th at 10:00 am.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the week – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!  J

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date. Congregation:  bring non-perishible food items in for the local food pantry.

CALENDAR
Tuesday, January 29th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 p.m.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 13 (“Christian Biography”) and 14 (“Hard Texts”) in Piper.

Wednesday, January 30th
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 moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 3rd
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time.  Don’t be shy about taking fully advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.  We WILL share a fellowship meal together following the service.  Bring a dish to pass!

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by balloon relay and refreshments.

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted.  Any other business by the people will also be transacted.  Trustee terms expiring this year are Lynda Francis and Tony Marano.

Friday, January 18, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 20, 2013


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
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 46:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 ……………………………………………  Lead On, O King Eternal
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #180 …………………………………………………………………………………  Come Let Us Worship
*Chorus #100 ………………………………………………………………………  Create In Me a Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………  1 Chronicles 25:1-28:10 (Pew Bible p. 663-670)
New Testament  …………………………………………… Revelation 19:11-21 (Pew Bible p. 1935-36)
Memory Verse ……………..………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-11

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon
Sermon Text  ……………………………………..…………….……………………  2 Kings 23:24-30; 24:1-20   
Sermon  …………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Far as the Curse Is Found
Fallen Jerusalem is a picture of fallen humanity.  But it points to the hope
 of restoration – table fellowship with Christ in the kingdom of God.

*Hymn of Faith #296 ………………………………………………….…………………  All Hail The Power

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Interest has been expressed in joining the church.  If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders.  The class is designed for those considering church membership.  If you’re already a member, but still don’t have the foggiest idea what American Congregationalism is all about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session class.  Details to follow.

“Wish I had that recipe!”  Have you said that after one of our potluck’s?  One of our projects for 2013 is to print a FCC Family Cookbook.  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.  Lori Clapper will attempt to put this together in hopes of having it ready by Mother’s Day.  So, start writing out or photo coping your recipes and get them to Lori in the coming weeks.

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 9th at 10:00 am.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the month – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!  J

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

CALENDAR
TONIGHT, Sunday, January 20th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Sponge Ball Mania and refreshments.

Wednesday, January 23rd
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 moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!



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, January 11, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 13, 2013


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
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 44:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #173 ………………………………………  Praise Him!  Praise Him!
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #29 ……………………………………………………………………………………  Great Is The Lord
*Hymn of the Month #304 ……………………………………………  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 24:1-31 (Pew Bible p. 662-663)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 19:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 1934-35)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:6-7

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon
Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………………….……………………  2 Kings 23:4-30   
Sermon  …………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Josiah’s Passover celebrates God’s taking the people out of Egypt.
But Christ has come to take Egypt out of the people.

*Hymn of Faith #605 ……………………………….……………………  All the Way My Saviour Leads Me

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Interest has been expressed in joining the church.  If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders.  The class is designed for those considering church membership.  If you’re already a member, but still don’t have the foggiest idea what American Congregationalism is all about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session class.  Details to follow.

“Wish I had that recipe!”  Have you said that after one of our potluck’s?  One of our projects for 2013 is to print a FCC Family Cookbook.  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.  Lori Clapper will attempt to put this together in hopes of having it ready by Mother’s Day.  So, start writing out or photo coping your recipes and get them to Lori in the coming weeks.

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the month – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!  J

CALENDAR
Tuesday, January 15th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Come prepared to discuss Chapters 13 (“Christian Biography”) and 14 (“Hard Texts”) in Piper.

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  This will be the 2013 budget meeting.

Wednesday, January 16th
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 moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, January 18th
Check out “Ask the Pastor” 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.

Sunday, January 20th
3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Sponge Ball Mania and refreshments.

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, January 4, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 6, 2013


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
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading #42, p. 800
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #55 …………………………………………………  To God Be the Glory
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #12 …………………………………………………………………  Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty
*Hymn of the Month #304 …………………………………………………  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 23:1-32 (Pew Bible p. 660-662)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 18:9-24 (Pew Bible p. 1933-34)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome


“Banner Bingo” ………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder  

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

*Hymn #359 …………………………………………………….……………………  Blest Be the Tie That Binds  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Interest has been expressed in joining the church.  If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders.  The class is designed for those considering church membership.  If you’re already a member, but still don’t have the foggiest idea what American Congregationalism is all about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session class.  Details to follow.

“Wish I had that recipe!”  Have you said that after one of our potluck’s?  One of our projects for 2013 is to print a FCC Family Cookbook.  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.  Lori Clapper will attempt to put this together in hopes of having it ready by Mother’s Day.  So, start writing out or photo coping your recipes and get them to Lori in the coming weeks.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the month – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!  J


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

Wednesday, January 9th
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 moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, January 10th
Dewey Missionary Society will be meeting this week at 10:00 am.  Come prepared to discuss budget proposals for 2013.

Tuesday, January 15th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Come prepared to discuss Chapters 13 (“Christian Biography”) and 14 (“Hard Texts”) in Piper.

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  This will be the 2013 budget meeting.


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.