Friday, April 19, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 21, 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 21, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 66:1-13
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 …………………………………  Come, Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #283 ……………………………………………………………  Alleluia!  Alleluia!
*Chorus/Hymn #459 …………………………………………………  I Am Not Skilled to Understand

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 6:32-42 (Pew Bible p. 683)
New Testament………………………………………… Matthew 5:13-26 (Pew Bible p. 1501-1502)
Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………  Mark 16:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text  …………………………..………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Sermon …………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder
God calls his people to serve him as priests
by expanding his temple-presence outward.

*Hymn of Faith #623 …………………………………………………….…………………  Moment by Moment

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


ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the spring exam season, the North Collins High School has asked to use our building for extra testing space.  Nearly a hundred students were here three mornings this last week, and others will be back several more times throughout the school year.  Thank your understanding as we try to be good neighbors (and good lights) to our friends across the street.

Do you feel prayed for today?  Check out this e-mail:
“Dear Pastor Yoder:  Our church, Poquonock Community Church
 in Windsor, CT, prays for a different church or ministry each week. 
On Sunday, April 21st, we will be praying for you! … We take it as a privilege that 
the Lord has led us to pray for you and your ministry. 
Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Jonathan Colegrove, Pastor.”

To all 1st Congregation Parishioners:  Thank you sincerely for your kindness & generosity to us during this difficult time.  It’s truly the love, prayer & support of family & friends that is getting us through.  We have to believe God has a plan, even though it’s hard to accept, things will get brighter.  We’ll use your gift toward rebuilding our new home.  Bless you & keep you all – Paul & Robin Hohman

Thank you all for your prayers … God gave us hope … There is much hope that Charlee will be able to walk.  She will soon be visited at home by a therapist to determine her needs.  That little girl is so calm and relaxed. Mario and Lindsay are truly blessed by this child.  Continued prayers are always appreciated.  Please know that you church family has been in my prayers for years and still is.
 Blessings to all of you, Karen & Joe Seggio 

CALENDAR
TONIGHT! Sunday, April 21st
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by Kick the Can and refreshments.

Tuesday, April 23rd
Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm.  Be prepared for next time to discuss Chapters 19-20 in Piper’s book (“Affliction/Comfort” and “Deep River”).

Wednesday, April 24th 
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for prayer and Bible study at 7:00 pm.   We've begun a survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re looking at Malachi’s 2nd oracle 
(Mal 1:6-2:9). It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, May 5th
Communion Sunday followed by a fellowship meal downstairs.

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