Thursday, March 24, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 27, 2016

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, March 27, 2016  
Happy Easter   
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
*Call to Worship ………………………………………….…………… The Risen Saviour (see insert)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #276 ……………….  Up From the Grave He Arose
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #277 ……………….…………………………….………………… Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
*Hymn of the Month #240 ………………………………………… The King of Glory Comes
*Hymn #299…...………...….………………….….………… Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 6:20-35 (Pew Bible p.992-993)
New Testament …………………………………………….…  Luke 15:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 1623-1624)
Memory Verse ………………………………...……….………….………………… Psalm 34:1-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………….………………………...….……………… Mark 12:1-12
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn #327 ………………………………………………………….……………… One Day He’s Coming

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, amen.”

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Thanks to all those who helped with this week’s extra services.  Your effort and presence throughout the week made it special.

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
Wednesday, March 30th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  Our lessons is about God’s provision of a princess (Rebekah) for the heir (Isaac) in Chapter 24.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, April 3rd
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Join us for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Sunday, April 17th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.
   
  
² Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.²

Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Friday, March 11, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 13, 2016

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, March 13, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
*Call to Worship………….….…………………………….…………… Psalm 146:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #342 ….......  Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #672 ………………………………………….……….………… Trust and Obey
*Hymn of the Month #240 ………………………………… The King of Glory Comes
*Hymn #634 …...……………...….………………….….………… Sweet Hour of Prayer

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……….………………………… Proverbs 5:1-23 (Pew Bible p.990-991)
New Testament …………………………….…  Luke 14:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1621-1622)
Memory Verse …………………...……….…………………… Psalm 34:1-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………….………………………… 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10
Sermon …………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology #735 ……………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, amen.”

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The church’s financial statements for January and February 2016 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT at 6:00 pm at the First Church of Evans.  Join us for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Be praying with us in anticipation of our special Holy Week Services – 
Palm Sunday – March 20th
Maundy Thursday – March 24th
Good Friday with our friends at the Wesleyan Church – March 25th
Easter Sunday – March 27th

Calendar

Wednesday, March 16th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  Our lessons is about God’s provision of a princess (Rebekah) for the heir (Isaac) in Chapter 24.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, March 17th
Dewey Missionary Society Meeting in Adult SS room at 10:00 am.


Saturday, March 19th
3DYouth hits the greens for an afternoon of indoor miniature golf at the Paddock Golf Dome in Tonawanda.  Reservations are $5 from 2-4 pm.

Monday, March 21st

Sit’n’Sew at Dole’s from 1-4 pm.  Call to confirm date and time.

Saturday, March 5, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 6, 2016

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, March 6, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………………………………………………… As We Gather
*Call to Worship …………………………………….….……………… Psalter Reading 145, p. 838f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 ……………………...….  Lead On, O King Eternal
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #180 ……………….…………….………… Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down
*Chorus #156 ………………………………………… The Lord is My Light and My Salvation
*Chorus #100 …...………………………………………….….………… Create In Me A Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………...……….………………… Proverbs 4:18-27 (Pew Bible p.990)
New Testament ………………………………………….…  Luke 13:18-345(Pew Bible p. 1620-1621)
Memory Verse ………………………………………...……….…………………… Psalm 34:1-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………….…………………………… 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Chorus #99 …………………………………………….……………………………………… Come, Holy Spirit

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri
“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, amen.”

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn #431 …………………………………………….………………………… A Parting Hymn We Sing
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand
Announcements

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

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm.  Join us for life lessons from Mark followed by a game of Jeopardy and refreshments.

Be praying with us in anticipation of our special Holy Week Services – Palm Sunday – March 20th
Maundy Thursday – March 24th
Good Friday with our friends at the Wesleyan Church – March 25th
Easter Sunday – March 27th

Calendar

Tuesday, March 8th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  Come prepared to discuss the article on the back table (“Unprecedented, All Over Again”).

Full Board meeting at 7:00 pm here at church.

Wednesday, March 9th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re reflecting on the death of Sarah and the significance of her burial in Machpelah in Chapter 23.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, March 13th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans. 

Monday, March 14th & 21st
Sit’n’Sew at Dole’s from 1-4 pm.  Call to confirm date and time.

Saturday, March 19th
Sunday School Teacher meeting at church at 9:00 am.

Dewey Missionary Society Meeting in Adult SS room at 10:00 am.

3DYouth hits the greens for an afternoon of indoor miniature golf at the Paddock Golf Dome in Tonawanda.  Reservations are $5 from 2-4 pm.

Reminder!  Don’t forget to Spring Forward & set your
clocks ahead Sunday, March 13th!

² Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.²

Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.