Friday, September 27, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 29, 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, September 29, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 115:12-18
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #699 ……………………………………………  Like A River Glorious
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #12 ……………………………………………………………  Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty
*Chorus #52 …………………………………………………………………………………………………  Micah 6:8
*Chorus #59 …………………………………………………………………………………  Open Our Eyes, Lord

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………  2 Chronicles 24:17-27 (Pew Bible p. 708-709)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 14:22-36 (Pew Bible p. 1520-1521)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
The Shield of Faith (3)
Apostolic teaching “completes” what is lacking in our faith.
  It’s the foundation we need to stand firm in these last days.

*Hymn of Faith #591 ……………………………………………………………………………………  Jesus Calls Us

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 BEING PLANNED for next week. 
 
  Evelyn Falk will celebrate her 102nd birthday tomorrow – Sept 30! Don’t forget to sign the card in back or offer her other gestures of our love.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 2nd
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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re surveying the book of Amos.   It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, October 5th
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Stockton for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program will focus on Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.  There will be a separate meal and program for the children (ages 4-12).  It is not potluck, but we are asking area churches to help provide food for the banquet.  (FCC has been asked to provide vegetable dip; Derek will make the arrangements.)  There is no charge for the meals.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is TODAY, Sunday the 29th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 6th
3DYouth gets back on track for the 2013/2014 year.  Join us at 6:00 pm at the First Church of Evans for life lessons from Ruth followed by Ultimate Frisbee and refreshments.

Tuesday, October 8th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, November 3rd
Plan now to join Jim Raub and our friends from area churches at 6:30 pm as we host our annual Fall Singspiration, a seasonal favorite for many.



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.

Friday, September 13, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 15, 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, September 15, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 113:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #53 …………………………  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #506 …………………………………  As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised
*Hymn #634 ……………………………………………………………………………  Sweet Hour of Prayer

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 23:1-21 (Pew Bible p. 705-707)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Matthew 14:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1519-20)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
The Shield of Faith
Affliction can be a stumbling block to faith.  True disciples don’t turn back when things heat up.  They know that God’s end-time plan is unfolding
 before their eyes.

*Hymn of Faith #705 ………………………………………………………………  I Know Whom I Have Believed

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The North Collins Junior-Senior High School will be participating in the 1st Annual “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students work together to make a difference in our community.  The school supplies free labor, but interested community residents provide the “jobs” and materials (e.g. paint, shovel, lawn mower, hammer and nails, etc.).  See applications in the foyer for details.

The church’s financial statement for August 2013 is posted for review
in the office over the copy machine.

A reminder from the Deaconesses:  If you put someone on the prayer list
 and would like an appropriate card to go out from the church
(sympathy, congratulations, etc. ), please give Laura Temple the address.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, September 18th
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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re surveying the book of Amos.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 19th
Dewey Missionary meeting here at church.

Saturday, September 21st
Sunday School teacher meeting here at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Saturday, October 5th
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Stockton for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program will focus on Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.  There will be a separate meal and program for the children (ages 4-12).  It is not potluck, but we are asking area churches to help provide food for the banquet.  (FCC has been asked to provide vegetable dip; Derek will make the arrangements.)  There will be no charge for the meals.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, September 29th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.



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.

Friday, September 6, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 8, 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, September 8, 2013
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 111, p. 826
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #598 …………………………  Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #506 ……………………………………  As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised
*Hymn #650 ………………………………………………………………………  I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 22:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 704-705)
New Testament  …………………………………………………… Matthew 13:44-58 (Pew Bible p. 1519)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Children’s Message ………………………………………………………………………………………  Lori Clapper
                                                     Choices

*Hymn of Faith #688 ………………………………………………………………………  Have Thine Own Way

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 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Blest Be the Tie that Binds

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The North Collins Junior-Senior High School will be participating in the 1st Annual “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students work together to make a difference in our community.  The school supplies free labor, but interested community residents provide the “jobs” and materials (e.g. paint, shovel, lawn mower, hammer and nails, etc.).  See applications in the foyer for details.

Join us tonight at the Doles’ after the Bills game around 4:30 – 5:00 for a “Sunday Night Out” pizza party.  We will celebrate our first year or memorizing scripture as a whole church family!  Pizza will be provided by the Sunday School teachers, so feel free to bring a salad or dessert, or just come and enjoy!

CALENDAR

Tuesday, September 10th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  Be prepared to discuss Chapter 24 in Piper (“Minister in Calamity”).

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 11th
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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re surveying the book of Amos.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 12th
Our next Sit’nSew day!  Meet at church at 10:00 am.

Thursday, September 19th
Dewey Missionary meeting here at church.

Saturday, October 12th
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Stockton for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program will focus on Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.  There will be a separate meal and program for the children (ages 4-12).  This year we are asking our area churches to help provide food for the banquet.  There will be no charge for the meals.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.


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.