Friday, September 25, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 27, 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, September 27, 2015 
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am ·  Family Worship Service 10:45 am    
    Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………......……… Thy Loving Kindness, Lord, Is Good and Free
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 118:1-29
*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 #172 …………...............…….……………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
*Hymn #591 …………………………………………………………………………..………………………………….…………… Jesus Calls Us

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………….………………… Job 30:1-31 (Pew Bible p.823-825)
New Testament …………………………………………………..…  Luke 7:36-50 (Pew Bible p. 1604-1605)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-20 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………..………………………… Ecclesiastes 10:1-20
Sermon ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #674 ………………………………..…………………………………… I Need Thee Every Hour
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri
*Benediction                                                                                               *Congregation invited to stand
                                                                                 
Announcements

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to join us, 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 is
NOT planned.

Mission giving is down for the summer, and this is the last Sunday in the 3rd quarter.  Remember, unless your special contribution is designated “MISSIONS” (on the check memo), it doesn’t make it to the field but gets included in general fund giving.

Calendar
Wednesday, September 30th
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the story of Hagar, Sarai’s Egyptian maid, in Chapter 16.  It’s a fascinating study of promise, patience, and the providence of God.  It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, October 17th
Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program is called “Living Out the Legacy” and will focus on the frontier ministry of John Spencer.  There will NO children’s program this year.  There will be no charge for the meal, but a special offering will be taken up to help cover the evening’s expenses.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 11th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 25th
Save the date!  It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host!  All the usual details to follow.

New!  Great For Car Travel!  We have a new set of listening CD's and a couple of books in the library from "Grace To You" with John MacArthur. Please feel free to sign them out, and grow spiritually in your own listening/reading time.  Titles include:
The Relationship Danger Zone
When Bad Things Happen to God's People
How to Handle Persecution
Through Suffering to Triumph
Transforming Hope
Making Sense of Our Suffering
Anxiety-Free Living
Safe in the Arms of God, Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child (Book)

Anxious for Nothing (Book)

Monday, September 21, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 20, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, September 20, 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 …………………………Thy Lovingkindness, Lord, Is Good and Free
*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………… Psalm 117:1-2
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #547 …………………… With Harps and with Viols
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn of the Month #172 …………………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
*Hymn #506 …………………………………………… As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised
*Hymn #308 …………………………………………………………………………… Jesus Paid It All

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament…………………………………………  Job 29:1-25 (Pew Bible pg. 822-823)
New Testament …………………………………  Luke 7:18-35 (Pew Bible pg. 1603-1604)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………  Psalm 103:1-20 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………  Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, 23-29; 8:16-17; 9:10-12
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
God’s Sovereignty, Our Relationships (III)
God’s eternal plan gives believers the confidence and power
to live for him and one another.

*Hymn of Faith #509 ………………………….…………………………… Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………………………………….………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction                                                            *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
Thank you to all who gave to the Trish Littler love gift.  Nearly $200 was receipted as a gesture of support and to help defray some of the costs of her cancer treatments.

Mission giving is down for the summer, and there are only two Sundays left in the 3rd quarter.  Remember, unless your special contribution is designated “Missions” (on the check memo), it never makes it to the field but gets included in general fund giving.

 Calendar

Wednesday, September 23rd
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re in Chapter 16 and get introduced to Hagar, Sarai’s Egyptian maid.  It’s a fascinating study of promise, patience, and the providence of God.  It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, October 17th
CCCC Fall Banquet.  The program includes a John Spencer celebration.  Details to follow.

Sunday, October 25th
Save the Date!  It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host!  All the usual details to follow.

New!  Great For Car Travel!  We have a new set of listening CD's and a couple of books in the library from "Grace To You" with John MacArthur. Please feel free to sign them out, and grow spiritually in your own listening/reading time.  Titles include:
The Relationship Danger Zone
When Bad Things Happen to God's People
How to Handle Persecution
Through Suffering to Triumph
Transforming Hope
Making Sense of Our Suffering
Anxiety-Free Living
Safe in the Arms of God, Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child (Book)

Anxious for Nothing (Book)

Friday, September 11, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 13, 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, September 13, 2015 
Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am ·  Family Worship Service 10:45 am    
    Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………… Thy Loving Kindness, Lord, Is Good and Free
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 116:1-9, 16-19
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #53  ………………… Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #172 ……………….……………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

*Hymn #533 …………………………………….…………… I Am Thine, O Lord, I Have Heard Thy Voice


Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………………………………….………………… Job 28:1-28 (Pew Bible p.821-822)
New Testament ………………………………………………………………………..…  Luke 7:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 1602)
Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-20 (see insert)


Fellowship of Welcome

Message 
Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, 23-29; 8:16-17; 9:10-12
Sermon ………………………………..……………………………..…………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #534 …………………………………………..…………………………… O for a Closer Walk with God
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Collection of Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri


*Benediction                                                     *Congregation invited to stand
                                                                                 

Announcements

Trish Littler has been hospitalized, and her condition is deteriorating.  The CCCC/WNY region recommends that local churches take up a love offering for the Littlers as a gesture of support and to help defray medical expenses.  We’ll be receiving contributions marked “LITTLER LOVE GIFT”.

The church’s financial statements for July and August 2015 are posted for review in the office over the copy  machine.

Calendar
Wednesday, September 16th
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the so-called “covenant of pieces” in Chapter 15.  It’s a fascinating study of OT covenant rituals and what they have to do with Abram – and the cross.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, September 17th
Dewey Missionary meeting at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.

Saturday, September 19th
Sunday School teacher meeting at 9:00 am.

Saturday, October 17th
CCCC Fall Banquet.  The program includes a John Spencer celebration.  Details to follow.

New!  Great For Car Travel!  We have a new set of listening CD's and a couple of books in the library from "Grace To You" with John MacArthur. Please feel free to sign them out, and grow spiritually in your own listening/reading time.  Titles include:
The Relationship Danger Zone
When Bad Things Happen to God's People
How to Handle Persecution
Through Suffering to Triumph
Transforming Hope
Making Sense of Our Suffering
Anxiety-Free Living
Safe in the Arms of God, Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child (Book)
Anxious for Nothing (Book)

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, September 4, 2015

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 6, 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, September 6, 2015    
    Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………… Thy Loving Kindness, Lord, Is Good and Free
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 115, p. 827
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #6 ……..............…… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #172 ……………….……………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
*Hymn #538 …………………………………………………….…………… More About Jesus Would I Know

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………….………………… Job 27:1-23 (Pew Bible p.820-821)
New Testament …………………………………………………………..…  Luke 6:37-49 (Pew Bible p. 160-1602)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-20 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, 23-29; 8:16-17; 9:10-12
Sermon ………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #251 ……………….…………………….…………………………… Beneath the Cross of Jesus
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 ………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn #431 ……………………………………………………………………… A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction
                                                                                                                   *Congregation invited to stand
Announcements

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal following this morning’s service.

Don’t forget!  Next week marks the beginning of our fall and winter schedule!  Meet in the sanctuary for our 2015-2016 Sunday School Kick-off at 9:30 am.  Children dismiss to classes while adults and teens remain for Concert of Prayer.  Family worship begins at 10:45.  Teen and adult Sunday School begins September 20th.

Trish Littler has been hospitalized, and her condition is deteriorating.  The CCCC/WNY region recommends that local churches take up a love offering for the Littlers as a gesture of support and to help defray medical expenses.  We’ll be receiving contributions marked “LITTLER LOVE GIFT” over the next several weeks.

Calendar
Tuesday, September 8th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss Chapter 11 in Swetland (“Sexual Deviation: Sexuality and the Church”) and the review questions that follow.

Wednesday, September 9th
Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re concluding our look at Melchizedek and then on to the “covenant of pieces” in Chapter 15.  Join us for a fascinating look at OT covenant rituals and what they have to do with the cross!

Saturday, September 19th
Sunday School teacher meeting at 900 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.