Friday, April 5, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 7, 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, April 7, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 62:1-12
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #103 ……………………………  Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus/Hymn #100 …………………………………………………………………………  Holy, Holy, Holy!
*Hymn of the Month #283 ………………………………………………………………  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 6:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 680-681)
New Testament…………………………………………… Matthew 4:12-25 (Pew Bible p. 1500-1501)
Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………  Mark 16:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  ……………………………………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon ……………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
True faith responds to God’s grace in Christ by reaching out to others.

*Hymn of Faith #234 …………………………………………………….…………………  Tell Me the Story of Jesus

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

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 gave so generously to the Eden/North Collins Food Pantry on Good Friday.  $202 was receipted to help support the charitable ministries distributed in our community from the Holy Spirit Church.


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

Tuesday, April 9th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.
Full Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 10th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for prayer and Bible study 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, 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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