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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

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

Vessels of Honor ²

God’s will extends to our most private selves

– the sanctification of our sexuality.  True disciples

yield to his cleansing purposes in everyarea of life.

*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 23^rd

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 24^th

Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church.

Sunday, November 3^rd

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.