First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 12, 2014

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, January 12, 2014    

Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………………… The Beatitudes

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………  Psalm 131:1-3

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #12 … Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #87 ……………………………………………………  The Lord’s My Shepherd

*Hymn of the Month #212 ……………………  Within A Crib My Savior Lay

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament……………… 2 Chronicles 30:6-20 (Pew Bible p. 717-718)

New Testament……………… Matthew 19:13-30 (Pew Bible p. 1528-29)

Memory Verse……………………………………………… John 14:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Sermon …………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

A GRIEF OBSERVED

Godly sorrow doesn’t lead to despair because it’s grounded in hope

—hope beyond the grave and hope thatcenters on Jesus.

*Hymn of Faith #654………………………………… O Jesus, I Have Promised

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology ……………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Announcements

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey

 for compilation by the end of the month – or you get to read

yours aloud at the meeting!

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, Jan. 17^th, at 2:00 p.m. (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.

Sat. Jan. 25^th – If you would like to learn how to serve people more effectively in 2014 and beyond, then join us as Shirley Brown presents a hands-on seminar based on her experience in parish nursing and passion for practical, compassionate discipleship, Jesus’ style. It will include topics such as observing people’s needs, assessing situations, making plans, and other relevant issues. It’s not just for Deacons, but anyone who wants to grow in this important area is welcome. A soup-and-salad lunch will be provided. Details to follow.

Calendar

TONIGHT!  Sunday, January 12^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by Turkey Bowling and refreshments.

Tuesday, January 14^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  Be prepared to discuss Chapters 29-30 in Piper (“Wives” and “Seminaries”)

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  This will be our budget planning meeting for 2014.

Wednesday, January 15^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re back in the NT with a new study at Titus and Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, January 16^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting meets at 10:00 am.  We will be discussing and preparing a budget to propose at the upcoming annual meeting for the coming year.