Friday, March 29, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Easter Sunday, March 31, 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, March 31, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship (insert) ……………………………………………………………………  “The Risen Saviour”
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #276 ……………………………………  Up From the Grave He Arose
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #277 ………………………………………………………………………  Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
*Hymn #286  ………………………………………………….…………………  Worship Christ, the Risen King!

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 5:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 679-680)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Matthew 4:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 1499-1500)
Memory Verse ……………..………………………………………………………………………………  Mark 16:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  ………………………..……………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sermon ………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Good news for slowpokes and those who are last in line.

*Hymn of Faith #266 ……………………………………………………  Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

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 property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Just a reminder for 3DYouth members:  Be praying about your possible involvement in the missions trip to Harrisburg in August.  We’ll be needing commitments, deposits, and parental permission slips soon.

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 full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.  A fellowship meal following the service is not being planned this month, but we will in May.

Our first quarter Mission’s payment is due at the end of this month and our cash reserves are a bit light.  Please pray that all our monthly expenses can be met this month through offerings, tithes, and special gifts.

CALENDAR
Tuesday, April 2nd
Elders’ Meeting at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 17 (“Repentance”) and 18 (“Baptism”) in Piper.

Wednesday, April 3rd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Because of the special Holy Week services, there will be no Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting.  Plan to join us the following week (April 3rd) as we continue our new study of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, April 6th
Sunday School Organizational meeting 10:00 am.  All teachers and subs are encouraged to attend!

Prospective Members’ Class meets downstairs at 1:00 pm.  All are welcome a we continue our journey along  the road from Scrooby to North Collins, then turn our attention to the important documents of Congregationalism, CCCC, and our local church.

Sunday, April 7th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth following by “Survivor!” and refreshments.

Thursday, April 11th
Our next 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 22, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sunday, March 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, March 24, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship (insert) ………………………………………………………………  “The Triumphal Entry”
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #235 ………………………………………  All Glory, Laud, and Honor
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #190 ………………………………………………………………………………  Rejoice, the Lord is King
*Hymn #13  ………………………………………………….…………………  Crown Him with Many Crowns

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 4:11-22 (Pew Bible p. 679)
New Testament  ………………………………………………………… Matthew 3:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 1499)
Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 121:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  …………………………………………..……………………………….……………………  Acts 17:1-9
Sermon ………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
Christ Is Lord!
In the conflict of the ages, battle lines are drawn in the human heart.
Who’s the king – and who isn’t?

*Hymn of Faith #18 ………………………………………………………….……………………  All Hail the Power

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 property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Be praying with us in anticipation of our special Holy Week Services:
                  Maundy Thursday – March 28th at 6:30 pm
                  Good Friday – March 29th at 6:30 pm
     Easter Sunday – March 31st  - Praise & Prayer at 9:30 am followed by a light breakfast with 
                                                 family worship at 10:45 am


Just a reminder for 3DYouth members:  Be praying about your possible involvement in the missions trip to Harrisburg in August.  We’ll be needing commitments, deposits, and parental permission slips soon.


Thanks to all who contributed food items over the last few weeks in conjunction with the youth group’s 30-Hour Famine.  The Eden/North Collins Food Pantry expressed it gratitude when the boxes were dropped off at Holy Spirit Church this last week.

Our first quarter Mission’s payment is due at the end of this month and our cash reserves are a bit light.  Please pray that all our monthly expenses can be met this month through offerings, tithes, and special gifts.

CALENDAR
TONIGHT!  Sunday, March 24th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth following by coloring Easter eggs and refreshments.

Wednesday, March 27th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Because of the special Holy Week services, there will be no Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting.  Plan to join us the following week (April 3rd) as we continue our new study of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, April 6th
Sunday School Organizational meeting 10:00 am.  All teachers and subs are encouraged to attend!

Thursday, April 11th
Our next 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 15, 2013

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

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 61:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #38 …………………………  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #266 …………………………………………  Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
*Hymn #152  ……………………………………………………………….…………………  The Law of the Lord

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 4:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 678-679)
New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Matthew 2:13-23 (Pew Bible p. 1498)
Memory Verse ……………..…………………......………………………………………………………  Isaiah 53:1-6

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon ………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
True believers make their election sure by demonstrating faith, love, and hope.
“You shall know them by their fruit.”

*Hymn of Faith #263 …………………………………………………………….……………………  Lift High the Cross

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 property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Be praying with us in anticipation of our special Holy Week Services:
                                    Palm Sunday – March 24th        Maundy Thursday – March 28th
                                   Good Friday – March 29th          Easter Sunday – March 31st


Just a reminder for 3DYouth members:  Be praying about your possible involvement in the missions trip to Harrisburg in August.  We’ll be needing commitments, deposits, and parental permission slips soon.


The church’s financial statements for January and February 2013 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.
Our first quarter Mission’s payment is due at the end of this month and our cash reserves are a bit light.  Please pray that all our monthly expenses can be met this month through offerings, tithes, and special gifts.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 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 just beginning a new study of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, March 21st
Dewey Missionary Meeting here at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Saturday, March 23rd
Prospective Members’ Class meets downstairs at 1:00 pm.  All are welcome as we continue our journey along the road from Scrooby to North Collins, then turn our attention to the important documents of Congregationalism, CCCC, and our local church.

Sunday, March 24th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth following by coloring Easter eggs and refreshments.

Saturday, April 6th
Sunday School Organizational meeting 10:00 am.  All teachers and subs are encouraged to attend!

Thursday, April 11th
Our next 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 8, 2013

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

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 57:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 ………………………………………  Come, Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #266 …………………………………………  Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
*Hymn #152  ………….........…………………………………………………………………….…………………  The Law of the Lord

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 3:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 677-678)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Matthew 2:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1497-1498)
Memory Verse ……………..………...……………………………………………………………………  Isaiah 53:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  ……………………………………..……………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon …………………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
The mystery of election encourages believers in God’s love,
challenges them in faithfulness to the end, and gives all the glory to God!

*Hymn of Faith #539 …………………………………………………………….…………………  Jerusalem the Golden

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                            *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be praying with us in anticipation of our special Holy Week Services:
Palm Sunday – March 24th
Maundy Thursday – March 28th
Good Friday – March 29th
Easter Sunday – March 31st


CALENDAR

Sunday, March 10th
3DYouth Group meets here tonight at 6:00 p.m.  Life lessons from Ruth followed by “Human Foosball” and refreshments.

Tuesday, Mach 12th
Elders meeting at 6:00 pm.
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, March 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 beginning a new study of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, March 14th
Ladies’ Tea!  Hosted by Sharon Landahl in the Adult Sunday School room at 2:00 pm.  Come and bring a friend and your favorite cup/mug.

Saturday, March 16th
Sunday School, Grades 3-6 – Breakfast with Mrs. Dole.  Pick-up time:  7:30 am.

Spring Spruce-Up Day!  It’s time to get the sanctuary dusted, window sills cleaned and move Winter Chapel upstairs.  Let’s meet at the church at 9:00 am.  Bring your own paper towels, dust cloths & polish.  Many hands make lighter work!

Friday, March 1, 2013

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

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 50:1-15, p. 803
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #529 ………………………………  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #266 …………………………………………  Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 2:1-18 (Pew Bible p. 675-677)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Matthew 1:1-25 (Pew Bible p. 1496-1497)
Memory Verse ……………..………………………………………………………………………………  Isaiah 53:1-4

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  …………………………………………..........…….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon ……………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
God often uses specific prayers to encourage and challenge
 believers in specific ways

*Hymn of Faith #527 ………………………………………………………………….…………………  The Beatitudes

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 #359 ………………………………………………………………….…………………  Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be praying with us in anticipation of our special Holy Week Services:
Palm Sunday – March 24th
Maundy Thursday – March 28th
Good Friday – March 29th
Easter Sunday – March 31st

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 next 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

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

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  This is the final lesson in our study in Hebrews.  Next time we plan to look at the OT prophets.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, March 10th  
3DYouth Group meets here tonight at 6:00 p.m.  Life lessons from Ruth followed by “Human Foosball” and refreshments.

Thursday, March 14th  
Ladies’ Tea!  Hosted by Sharon Landahl in the Adult Sunday School room at 2:00 pm.  Come and bring a friend and your favorite cup/mug.

Saturday, March 16th  
Sunday School, Grades 3-6 – Breakfast with Mrs. Dole.  Pick-up time:  7:30 am.

Spring Spruce-Up Day!  It’s time to get the sanctuary dusted, window sills cleaned and move Winter Chapel upstairs.  Let’s meet at the church at 9:00 am.  Bring your own paper towels, dust cloths & polish.  Many hands make lighter work!