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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

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

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

*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 21^st

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 22^nd

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 24^th

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 31^st

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.