Friday, May 30, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 1, 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
Sunday, June 1, 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 …………………………… Before Jehovah’s Awesome Throne
*Call to Worship …………………………………  Psalter Reading 16, p. 788
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #524 …………  Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #376 ……………………  Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
*Hymn #534 ……………………………………  O For a Closer Walk with God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………… Ezra 8:28-36 (Pew Bible p. 745)
New Testament ……………………  Matthew 27:27-44 (Pew Bible p. 1547-48)
Memory Verse……...…………………………… Matthew 11:25-30 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Children’s Message …………………………………………………… Kathy Dole
Stay Behind the Door!

*Hymn of Faith #536 ……………………… Searcher of Hearts, from Mine Erase

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology ………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Closing Hymn #359 …………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The North Collins High School will be using our building for extra testing space one last time this academic year – tomorrow.  Thank you for your understanding as we try to be good neighbors (and good lights) to our friends across the street.

The 3DYouth / MPB Whiffle Ball World Championship is THIS AFTERNOON!  Team:  meet at the First Church of Evans at 2:30 pm to warm-up.  Group time and picnic to follow.

Calendar
Wednesday, June 4th
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re already finishing up the interesting little book of Philemon and plan to begin a survey of the great themes of Genesis on June 18th.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 7th

3DYouth Group spring cleanup service project (Community Concern).  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 8:45 am.  Debrief and head home at 11:00 am.

Friday, May 23, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 25, 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
Sunday, May 25, 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 …………………………………………………… Father, Father of All Things
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 11:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #310 …………………………  Rejoice, the Lord is King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #12 ……………………………………………  Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
*Chorus #125 ………………………………………  I Will Delight In the Law of the Lord
*Chorus #53 ……………………………………………………………………………………  My Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………… Ezra 8:1-30 (Pew Bible p. 743-745)
New Testament ………………………………………  Matthew 27:1-26 (Pew Bible p. 1546-47)
Memory Verse…………………………………………………………… Proverbs 10:9-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text……………………………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:13b-24
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #105 ……………………………………………… O God, We Praise Thee
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*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.  We are NOT planning a fellowship meal at this time.

In a couple of weeks, Derek is going to begin a sermon in the book of Ecclesiastes.  In preparation for that, you may want to read this intriguing book ahead of time, have its themes fresh in your mind, and be praying with Derek as we look forward to this enriching time of learning together.

Calendar
Wednesday, May 28th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve just begun the interesting little book of Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, May 29th
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30.  Come prepared to discuss Chapter 3 in Swetland (“Gambling, Pornography, and Divorce”) and the review questions that follow.

Saturday, May 31st
Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, June 1st
The 3DYouth Group / MPB Whiffle Ball Championship!  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 2:30 pm to warm up.  Group time and picnic to follow.

Saturday, June 7th
3DYouth Group spring clean-up service project (Community Concern).  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 8:45 am.  Debrief and head home at 11:00 am.



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, May 16, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 18, 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
Sunday, May 18, 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 …………………………………………………… Father, Father of All Things
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………  Psalm 9:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #173 …………………………  Praise Him!  Praise Him!
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #105 …………………………………………  O God, We Praise Thee
*Hymn #465 …………………………………………  Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament  ………………………………………………… Ezra 7:1-28 (Pew Bible p. 741-743)
New Testament ………………………………………  Matthew 26:47-75 (Pew Bible p. 1540-42)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………… Proverbs 10:9-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………… Acts 15
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Dean Smith

*Hymn of Faith #600 ……………………………… He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought!
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 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

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dean Smith to North Collins!  Dr. Smith has been our guest speaker for this year’s Leadership Forum.  He comes with a wealth of academic and pastoral experience and currently serves as interim pastor at the College Hill Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.  Let’s give him our full attention as he opens God’s Word for us this morning.

The church’s financial statement for April 2014 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

3DYouth meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by whiffle ball practice and refreshments.  Don’t forget, the big showdown with MPB is only two weeks away!

In a couple of weeks, Derek is going to begin a sermon in the book of Ecclesiastes.  In preparation for that, you may want to read this intriguing book ahead of time, have its themes fresh in your mind, and be praying with Derek as we look forward to this enriching time of learning together.
  
Calendar

Wednesday, May 21st
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve just begun the interesting little book of Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, May 22nd
Sit’n’Sew has 4 quilts that are almost done, but need a few more hand stitches to finish labels, make ties, and add binding!  And, we are ready to design our next few quilts with donated fabric scraps.  Come join us at 10:00 am.  Bring a lunch, if you like, and we can “Munch’n’Lunch”!  Coffee is provided, along with great company!

Saturday, May 24th
You are invited to the 2014 ISI Buffalo Banquet held at Salvatore’s Italian Garden from 6:45-9:45 pm.  Registration begins at 6:30; dinner at 6:50.  Dr. Deborah Chung, UB Professor and former international student, will be speaking.  Tickets are $28 per person.  You may still register by email to dmanta@isibuffalo.com or with a phone call to Don Manta at 998-3989.

Saturday, May 31st

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.