Friday, February 22, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 24, 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, February 24, 2013
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 #165 …………  Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #10 ……………………………………………………………………………………  Beauty for Ashes
*Hymn #152 ………………………………………………………………  The Law of the Lord is Perfect
*Hymn of the Month #547 ………………………………………………  With Harps and With Viols

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………  2 Chronicles 1:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 674-675)
New Testament  ………………………….………………… Revelation 22:8-21 (Pew Bible p. 1939)
Memory Verse …………..…………………………………………………………………………  Isaiah  53:1-2

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………….……………………  Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #674 …………………………………………….…………………  I Need Thee Every Hour

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand




ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to all who supported the 3DYouth Group’s involvement in the 30-Hour Famine through sponsorships, contributing food items, or praying for them.  Though challenging, it was a positive, rewarding experience.  More details to come.

Cookbook Update:  We have over 100 delicious recipes for the 1st edition FCC Family Cookbook!  There is still time to include your family favorites.  Deadline for submitting recipes is Sunday, March 10th.  That will give me time to format, categorize, print and bind for a May book release!  Thank you all for your time and sharing “family secrets”.   ~  Lori


CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 26th
Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 15-16 in Piper’s book (“Save the Saints” and “Truth of Hell”).

Wednesday, February 27th
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 approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Friday, March 1st
ISI Buffalo Banquet will be held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.  ISI President, Doug Shaw, will be the keynote speaker.  Cost is $30.  If you are interested in carpooling to the ISI banquet this Friday, see Alice.

Saturday, March 2nd
A Deacon meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am at the church.

Sunday, March 3rd
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Ruth followed by “Human Foosball” and refreshments.

Friday, February 15, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 17, 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, February 17, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 52:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 …………………………………  Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #91 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  At the Cross
*Chorus #12 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 29:21-30 (Pew Bible p. 672-673)
New Testament  ………………………………………………… Revelation 22:1-7 (Pew Bible p. 1937-38)
Memory Verse ……………..………………………...………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  …………………………………………………….…………………………………………  Acts 17:1-15
Sermon ………………………………………………..………………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Standing Firm Against All Odds
Believers can serve the Lord with joy and confidence to the end
 – not because they  have what it takes, but because Jesus does

*Hymn of Faith #416 ………………………………….…………………………  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand


ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans
IN 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES! 
Pizza will be served at 1:00 pm, and then it’s off to distribute fliers for the
 30-Hour Famine food drive.  Bring your permission slips
and report on your fundraising!   

Be praying for our young people as they participate in the 30-Hour Famine
 in Angola on Friday and Saturday.   
Because of Derek’s involvement in the 30-Hour Famine,
Bruce Brown will bring next week’s message.


From John Brown at Seneca Gospel Mission:
“This week (Feb 18-22) is an ‘off’ week for our night programs.  If you’re free day or night, I’ve got a few projects that could use extra hands.  Maybe a little painting, drywall and some organizing to spiff this ministry center up a bit.” 


CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 20th
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 approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, February 21st
Sit’n’Sew Day will begin at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.  You may like to Cut’n’Tie, or Iron’n’Sort, as well as Sit’n’Sew!  All are welcome!

Friday, March 1st
ISI Buffalo Banquet will be held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.  ISI President, Doug Shaw, will be the keynote speaker.  Cost is $30.  See Harriett for more details.  Deadline for registration is Tuesday, February 26th.

Saturday, March 2nd
A Deacon meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am at the church.


Friday, February 8, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 10, 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, February 10, 2013
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 #94 ……………………………………………  How Firm A Foundation
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #72 …………………………………………………………………………………………  The Sweetest Name of All
*Hymn #152 ………………………………………………………………………………  The Law of the Lord is Perfect
*Hymn of the Month #547 …………………………………………………………  With Harps and With Viols

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 29:10-20 (Pew Bible p. 671-672)
New Testament  …………………………………………… Revelation 21:15-27 (Pew Bible p. 1937-38)
Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  ………………………………………………..…………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Sermon ………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Paul calls believers to live with the “last things” in view.
Such thoughts help concentrate the mind – and prepare the heart.

*Hymn of Faith #180 ………………………………………….…………………  I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our Church phone tree is being revised this month with current names and numbers.  Please see Kathy Dole soon to confirm that she has your correct name and number!  Thanks!

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, February 15th 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.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 13th
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 approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, February 14th
Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10:00 am.  Devotions will be led by Laura Temple.  All are welcome.

Sunday, February 17th
3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 1:00 pm for pizza and prayer, then it’s off to distribute fliers for the 30-Hour Famine food drive.  Bring your permission slips and report on your fundraising!  30-Hour Famine begins noon Friday the 22ndCongregation:  bring non-perishable food items in for our local food pantry.

Thursday, February 21st
Sit’n’Sew Day will begin at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.  You may like to Cut’n’Tie, or Iron’n’Sort, as well as Sit’n’Sew!  All are welcome!




Today, February 10th:  Happy birthday to Marty Dole!
Monday, February 11th:  Happy birthday to Harriett Rupp!
Best wishes to you both.

Friday, February 1, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 3, 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, February 3, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 48, p. 803
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 ………………………………………  Come Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #82 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  White as Snow
*Hymn of the Month #547 ………………………………………………………  With Harps and With Viols

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 29:1-9 (Pew Bible p. 671)
New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Revelation 21:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1937)
Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message  ……………………………………..………………………….……………………  Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #246 ……………………………………………………………….…………………  Man of Sorrows

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – on Communion Sunday’s, the 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn #431 …………………………………………………………….…………………  A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Our Church phone tree is being revised this month with current names and numbers.  Please see Kathy Dole soon to confirm that she has your correct name and number!  Thanks!

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.
We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal following this morning’s service.

CALENDAR
Sunday, February 3rd
3DYouth Group meets here tonight at 6:00 p.m.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Balloon Relays and refreshments.

Wednesday, February 6th
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 approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, February 9th
Annual meeting at 10:00 a.m.  Don’t forget:  The constitutional requirement for a quorum of 15 voting members means that everybody’s participation is important!  Let’s carpool if the weather is iffy.

Thursday, February 14th
Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10:00 am.  Devotions will be led by Laura Temple.  All are welcome.

Thursday, February 21st
Sit’n’Sew Day will begin at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.  You may like to Cut’n’Tie, or Iron’n’Sort, as well as Sit’n’Sew!  All are welcome!


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.