Friday, February 20, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 22, 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 22, 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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 67:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #167 ……………………  When Morning Gilds the Skies
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #6 ………………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord
*Hymn #697 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Wonderful Words of Life
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………………………….………………… Job 2:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 790)
New Testament …………………………………………………………………  Mark 13:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1577)
Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 & 5:8-9
Sermon ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*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                                                           *Congregation invited to stand
                                                               
Announcements

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.

The flowers at the front of the Winter Chapel are from Evelyn Falk’s funeral, which was held here on Wednesday, February 11th.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 25th 

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 6 and studying the Nephilim and “mighty heroes” of old in the days before the Flood.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, February 28th
Deacon meeting at the church at 10:00 am.

Sunday, March 1st
3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and 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, February 13, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 15, 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 15, 2015    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve
 
CHURCH WAS CANCELLED THIS DATE DUE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ………………………………………… O God of Love, O King of Peace
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………  Psalm 67:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #167 ………………  When Morning Gilds the Skies
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #6 ………………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord
*Hymn #697 …………………………………………………………… Wonderful Words of Life

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………….………………… Job 2:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 790)
New Testament ……………………………………………  Mark 13:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1577)
Memory Verse ……………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 & 5:8-9
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
Matters of State (2)
God instituted the state to help push back chaos.  It also anticipates
the “climax” of human government – the heavenly rule of the
God-Man Jesus Christ!

*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                                                                      *Congregation invited to stand
                                                              
Announcements

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.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, February 20th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the 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.

Calendar

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

Wednesday, February 18th  
Dewey Missionary Society will meet at 10:00 am.

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 finishing up Chapter 5 with a look at Noah and the Flood.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, March 1st
3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and 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, February 6, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 8, 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 8, 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 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 66:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #310 ……...…………………………  Rejoice, the Lord Is King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #7 …………………………………………………… From All That Dwell Below the Skies
*Hymn of the Month #6 ……………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………………… Job 1:13-22 (Pew Bible p.789-790)
New Testament ………………………………………  Mark 12:35-44 (Pew Bible p. 1576-1577)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 & 5:8-9
Sermon ………………….………………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #678 …………………………………………………..…………………… Trusting Jesus
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
 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.

Planning on sewing?  You can but not as a group this month.  Sit’n’Sew will not be meeting in February.

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

Evelyn Falk, after 103 years, was called home to Heaven Friday, February 6th around 6:00 am.  She touched many lives through the years and will be fondly remembered.  Services will be Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 am at the Church with a luncheon to follow.

Calendar
 Wednesday, February 11th
Due to scheduling conflicts this month, Dewey Missionary Society will meet at 10:00 am.

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 finishing up Chapter 5 with a look at Noah and the Flood.  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.