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!

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