Thursday, October 24, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 27, 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, October 27, 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 119:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #92 ………………………………………………………  A Mighty Fortress
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #92 ……………………………………………………………………  Our God Is An Awesome God
*Chorus #223 ……………………………………………………………………..…………………  Most Holy One
*Chorus #99 ………………………………………………………………..……………………  Come, Holy Spirit

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 26:16-23 (Pew Bible p. 712)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 16:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1523-1524)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)
 Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #405 ……………………………………………  God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations go out to Sara (Clapper) and Joel Mason on the safe arrival of Noah Thomas, their third child.  He was born on Wednesday afternoon.  Both Sara and the baby are doing well.  (FYI – he weighed 9 lbs. and measured 23 inches.)

Onward in October 2013 … and in coming months!  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

ISI Fredonia has an immediate need for host families for 4 new students who want to see life in an American home.  Contact Harriett Rupp for details of this opportunity for service.

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 planned for next week, due to our Singspiration! plans later in the evening.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 30th
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 finishing up the book of Amos and getting ready to start Zephaniah.   It’s a great time to join us!

NEXT 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.

Sunday, November 10th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for our first study in the gospel of Mark followed by football training camp and refreshments.  Don’t forget!  The Chili Bowl, our annual youth football game against MPB, is scheduled for the following week (Nov. 17th).  Hit the gym, kids!

 

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, October 18, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 20, 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, October 20, 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 118:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 ………………………………………  Lead On, O King Eternal
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #311 ……………………………………………………………………  Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
*Hymn of the Month #405 ………………………………  God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 26:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 711-712)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 15:21-39 (Pew Bible p. 1521-1522)
Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #634 ………………………………………………………………………  Sweet Hour of Prayer

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Onward in October 2013:  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for our final study in the
book of Ruth (!) followed by games and refreshments.

ISI Fredonia has an immediate need for host families for 4 new students who want to see life in an American home.  Contact Harriett Rupp for details of this opportunity for service.

CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 23rd
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 finishing up the book of Amos and getting ready to start Zephaniah.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 24th
Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church.

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, October 11, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 13, 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, October 13, 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 117:1-2
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #2 …………………………………………………………  O Worship the King
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #119 …………………………………………………………………  How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
*Chorus #90 ………………………………………………………………………………………  As We Seek Your Face

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………  2 Chronicles 25:14-28 (Pew Bible p. 710-711)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 15:1-20 (Pew Bible p. 1521-1522)
Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
Vessels of Honour
God’s perfect will for imperfect people.
  True disciples concentrate on what God concentrates on
– our sanctification – and trust him with the rest.

*Hymn of Faith #481 ……………………………………………………………………  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

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

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Onward in October 2013:  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, October 18th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity.  “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.

The church’s financial statement for September 2013 is posted
 for review in the officer over the copy machine.
CALENDAR
Wednesday, October 16th
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 finishing up the book of Amos and getting ready to start Zephaniah.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 17th
Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Friday, October 18th
Attn:  All interested Vocalists and Sunday School members.  ‘Tis the season to learn of God’s great love in the gift of His Son.  Our 2nd practice for the 2013 Christmas Program, “My Beloved Son”, will be held 6-7 pm at church in the Adult Sunday School room.  We welcome your participation in preparing for our Christmas Play, scheduled for Sunday morning, Dec. 15th.

Saturday, October 19th
Sunday School Teacher meeting here at church at 9:00 am

Sunday, October 20th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for our final study in the book of Ruth followed by games and refreshments.

Thursday, October 24th
Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church.

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.


Thank you to the Sit’n’Sew group for your cutting, placing and stitching – especially for the 2 quilts donated to the families of wounded veterans.  These 2 quilts will be delivered by the Buffalo Jills to Fort Lewis in Seattle.

Friday, October 4, 2013

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 6, 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, October 6, 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 116, p. 827
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 ……………………………………  Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #405 ……………………………………  God, That Madest Earth and Heaven
*Hymn #251 …………………………………………………………………………  Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 25:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 709-710)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 14:22-36 (Pew Bible p. 1520-1521)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Message ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  Kathy Dole
Behold!

*Hymn of Faith #247 ……………………………………………………  O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – on Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn #359 ……………………………………………………………………  Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS
3DYouth is back!  Join us at 6:00 pm TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans for life lessons from Ruth followed by Ultimate Frisbee and refreshments.

Onward in October 2013:  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal downstairs
following this morning’s service.

CALENDAR
Tuesday, October 8th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Be prepared to discuss Chapter 27 in Piper (”Unborn”).
Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 9th
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, October 10th
Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church … and again on the 24th!

Thursday, October 17th
Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Friday, October 18th
Attn:  All interested Vocalists and Sunday School members.  ‘Tis the season to learn of God’s great love in the gift of His Son.  Our 2nd practice for the 2013 Christmas Program, “My Beloved Son”, will be held 6-7 pm at church in the Adult Sunday School room.  We welcome your participation in preparing for our Christmas Play, scheduled for Sunday morning, Dec. 15th.

Saturday, October 19th
Sunday School Teacher meeting here at church at 9:00 am

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.