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!

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