Friday, January 30, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 1, 2015

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, February 1, 2015    
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 …………………………………………………… O God of Love, O King of Peace
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 65, p. 807
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #455 ………  And Can It Be That I Should Gain
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #6 …………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord
*Hymn #676 ……………………………… Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………… Job 1:1-12 (Pew Bible p.788-789)
New Testament ………………………………………  Mark 12:18-34 (Pew Bible p. 1575-1576)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 & 5:1-7
Sermon ………………………………..………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #521 ……………….…………………… My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
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

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans THIS AFTERNOON from 3-4:30 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  We’re meeting early so that Super Bowl fans can still get together with family and friends for the big game.

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation today, if you haven’t done so already – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

Save the date!  The 67th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20th – 23rd .  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some of all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

Address update for Bruce & Shirley Brown:  1123 South State Highway 16, Apt. 322, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

Calendar

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

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 5 and making our way to the Flood by way of Enoch and Noah..  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 15th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by a Valentine Scavenger Hunt.



A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:00 am.  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted.  The Church Board is making a recommendation to alter our Constitution and Bylaws with the number of members required at a business meeting from 15 to 10% of active membership.  Any other business by the people will also be transacted.  There are no Trustee terms expiring this year.

Friday, January 23, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 25, 2015

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, January 25, 2015    
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 ………………………………………………… Holy Book, Book Divine
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………  Psalm 62:1-12
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #3 ………………  Give to Our God Immortal Praise
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #6 …………………………  O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord
*Hymn #338 ………………………………………  Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………… Esther 9:20-10:3 (Pew Bible p. 786-787)
New Testament …………………………………………  Mark 12:1-16 (Pew Bible p. 1570)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………… Philippians 2:4-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 & 5:1-7
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #513 ……………………………………… Blessed Lord, in Thee is Refuge
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 WILL share a fellowship meal together following the service.  Bring a dish to pass!

Reminder to 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!

Save the Date!  The 67th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20th – 23rd.  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some or all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

Calendar

Wednesday, January 28th
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 5 and making our way to Noah by way of Enoch.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 1st
3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans from 3-5:30 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  We’re meeting earlier so that Super Bowl fans can still get together with family and friends for the big game.

Saturday, February 14th

Save the date!  Our annual Congregational meeting will held at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Friday, January 16, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 18, 2015

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, January 18, 2015    
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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Holy Book, Book Divine
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 61:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #353 ………………………………  I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #152 ………………………………………………………………………………  The Law of the Lord is Perfect
*Hymn #640 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  My Tribute
*Hymn of the Month #228 ………………………………………  Saw You Never, in the Twilight

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………..………………………………… Esther 9:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 785-786)
New Testament …………………………………………………………  Mark 11:20-33 (Pew Bible p. 1573-1574)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………… Philippians 2:4-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text ………………………………………..……………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 & 5:1-7
Sermon ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #688 ………………………………………………………………… Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
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
 The church’s financial statement for December 2014 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, January 23rd at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the local program).  “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.  It’s Derek’s turn to sit on the panel.  Pray for him as he tries to think fast and make the most of this unique opportunity.

Reminder to Committee Heads:  Your annual written report is due in the church office by January 31st.

Calendar
TONIGHT!  Sunday, January 18th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by “Minute to Win It” games and refreshments.

Wednesday, January 21st
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be finishing up Genesis 4 and the family lines of Cain and Seth.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 1st
3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans from 3-5:30 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  We’re meeting earlier so that Super Bowl fans can still get together with family and friends for the big game.

Saturday, February 14th

Save the date!  Our annual Congregational meeting will held at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Friday, January 9, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 11, 2015

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, January 11, 2015    
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 ……………………………………………………… Holy Bible, Book Divine
*Call to Worship …………………………………………  Psalter Reading 57, p. 805f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #347 …………  The Church’s One Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #478 ……………………………………………………………… I Love to Tell the Story
*Hymn of the Month #228 …………………………… Saw You Never, in the Twilight

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………… Esther 8:1-17 (Pew Bible p.783-785)
New Testament …………………………………  Mark 11:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 1572-1573)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………… Philippians 2:4-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Children’s Message …………………………………………………………………… “Banner Bingo”

*Hymn of Faith #430 ………………………………………………………… I Hunger and I Thirst
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

Calendar

Tuesday, January 13th
Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm.  Elders, come prepared to discuss Chapter 8 in Swetland (“Alcohol Abuse:  When Change Doesn’t Happen”) and the review questions that follow.

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm.  This is budget planning meeting for 2015.

Wednesday, January 14th 
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re back in our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be finishing up the story of Cain, his city and his genealogy in Chapter 4.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, January 15th
Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.  Our proposed Missions Budget will be discussed.  All members are encouraged to attend.

Saturday, January 17th
Sunday School teacher meeting here at church at 9:00 am.

Sunday, January 18th  
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by a game or two or three along with refreshments.



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, January 2, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 4, 2015

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, January 4, 2015    
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 …………………………………………………………………………………………… Spirit of the Living God
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 55:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #345 …… Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #228 …………………………………  Saw You Never, in the Twilight

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………………………………… Esther 7:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 783)
New Testament ……………………………………………  Mark 10:35-52 (Pew Bible p. 1571-1572)
Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………… Philippians 2:4-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message
Sermon Text
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… John Brown

*Hymn of Faith #599 ………………………………………… Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

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
We are happy to welcome John Brown back to North Collins.  John has been involved with the Seneca Gospel Mission in various ways for the last 15 years and currently serves as Executive Director.  John was recently ordained to the gospel ministry.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s Word.

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.  A fellowship meal following the service is NOT planned at this time.


Calendar
TONIGHT, 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.

Wednesday, January 7th
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer 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!

Tuesday, January 13th
Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  This will be a budget planning meeting for 2015.

Saturday, January 17th
Sunday School teacher meeting here at church at 9:00 am.

Sunday, January 18th

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