Friday, December 19, 2014

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, December 21, 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, December 21, 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 …………………………………As With Gladness Men of Old
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………  Psalm 110:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #211 ………  God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Christmas Carol (insert) …………………………………  Carols of Worship
Memory Verse …………………………………… Philippians 2:4-7 (see insert)

Presentation of the Fourth Advent Banner

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Hymn of Faith #204 ……………………………………………… Away In A Manger

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
2014 Sunday School Program …………………………………… “Set Apart to Serve”

*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

During Advent 2014, our morning worship services will commemorate the season with candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  This year’s theme is “Flesh of Our Flesh”, a series of reflections on the importance of Christ’s taking on human flesh.  Pray that this will be an encouraging, challenging time in our congregation.
  
If you have photographs of special occasions from 2014 you want included in our “Collage of Memories” slideshow, get them to Garry (prints or digital formats are fine).  We’re planning to make them a part of our service on December 28th.

In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School classroom during the coldest winter months.  We are tentatively planning to hold our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on December 28th at our regular time of 10:45 am.  Thank you for your understanding in this important matter. ~ The Church Board

Calendar

 Wednesday, December 24th
Choir practice and Bible study are suspended for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  But plan on joining us on January 7th as we resume our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be studying Cain and Abel in Chapter 4.  It’s a great time to join us!

Christmas Even Candlelight Service.  Join us for our traditional Christmas Eve service at 6:30 pm as we prepare our hearts for this special holiday.

Sunday, January 4th

Singspiration! at Lake View Community Church.  The Christmas season comes to a close with “Little Christmas” at 6:30 pm.  Refreshments to follow.

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