Friday, April 29, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 1, 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, May 1, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………… My God, How Wonderful Thou Art
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….……………… Psalter Reading 1, p. 785
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #347………………... The Church’s One Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #34 …………………….………………… The God of Abraham Praise
*Hymn #427 ……………………………………………….…………… Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands
*Hymn #308 …...………...….…………………………………………………………….….………… Jesus Paid It All

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 10:1-32 (Pew Bible p.997-999)
New Testament …………………….……………………….…  Luke 17:20-37 (Pew Bible p. 1627-28)
Memory Verse ……………........………………...….………….………………… Jeremiah 9:2324 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………...….……………… 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn #679……………………………………………….……………… ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

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 #430 …………………………………………….………….........………………………… I Hunger and I Thirst
*Benediction
*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 games and refreshments.

Calendar

Wednesday, May 4th
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.  We’re beginning the tumultuous story of Jacob and Esau in Chapter 25-26.  It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, May 6th
We’ll be participating in this year’s “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students of the North Collins school give back to the community.  The school supplies a morning’s worth of labor, and we supply a morning’s worth of jobs to do.  If you have any suggestions for projects the kids might tackle, see Derek.

Friday-Saturday May 13th-14th
3DYouth “Lock In” at the First Church of Evans.  Details to come, but it will be an evening of games, Bible lesson, movie, and lots of sleep!?  Leave for home in the morning.

Sunday, May 15th
FYI – Jill Finkley will be using our sanctuary (more specifically, our acoustic piano) for a piano recital for her students at 3:00 pm.



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, April 22, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 24, 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, April 24, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………… Let Us With a Gladsome Mind
*Call to Worship ……………………………………….……………… Psalm 150:1-6
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #177O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #1 …………………….………………… All People That on Earth Do Dwell
*Hymn of the Month #4 ………………… All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
*Hymn #170 …...………...….………………………….….………… Fairest Lord Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………………… Proverbs 9:1-18 (Pew Bible p.996-997)
New Testament ………………………….…  Luke 17:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 1626-27)
Memory Verse ………………………….………………… Psalm 34:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………...….……………… 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Sermon ……………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder
The Faithfulness of God
True disciples dare to stand firm to the end with truth in their hearts,
not because they’re so faithful, but because God is.

*Hymn #679…………………………….……………… ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

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

3DYouth Group straps on the roller skates THIS AFTERNOON at the Angola Roller Sports Center (144 Lake Street).  Reservations are from
2-4 pm.  $6 to skate / $3 to rent skates.  See you there!

Calendar

Wednesday, April 27th
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.  We’re beginning the tumultuous story of Jacob and Esau in Chapter 25.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, April 28th
Save the Date! A small group of ladies are planning to visit Cornerstone Manor for a tour and an opportunity to donate the quilts of 2015.  If you would like to join us and see for yourself what is being done at this mission, we would love to have you go with us!  We will meet at church at 9:45 am.  See Kathy Dole if you are interested in going.

Sunday, May 1st (Tentative)
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Join us for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Friday-Saturday May 13th-14th
3DYouth “Lock In” at the First Church of Evans.  Details to come, but it will be an evening of games, Bible lesson, movie, and lots of sleep!?  Leave for home in the morning.


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.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 17, 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, April 17, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………………… Let Us With a Gladsome Mind
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………......……………………….……………… Psalm 149:1-4
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 ………….….  Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #97 ……………….………………………………………………….………………… Blessed Assurance
*Chorus #91 …………………………………………………………………………………….…………… At the Cross
*Chorus #32 …...………...….………………………………………………………….….………… He Is Our Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 8:12-36 (Pew Bible p.995-996)
New Testament …………………………...……………………….…  Luke 16:16-31 (Pew Bible p. 1626)
Memory Verse ………………………………...……….………….………………… Psalm 34:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………...….……………… 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder
Lovers of Truth
True disciples love the things that are on God’s heart
– his word, his Son, his church & his glory.  (Let’s grow in truth and love.)

*Hymn #175 ………………………………….……………… A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ………………………………………….……………………………………………………………… 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 statement for March 2016 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

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

Calendar

Wednesday, April 20th
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.  We’re beginning the tumultuous story of Jacob and Esau in Chapter 25.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, April 21st
Dewey Missionary Society Meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Saturday, April 23rd
Sunday School Teacher Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, April 24th
3DYouth straps on the roller skates for an afternoon of fun at the Angola Roller Sports Center.  Details to follow.

Thursday, April 28th
Save the Date! A small group of ladies are planning to visit Cornerstone Manor for a tour and an opportunity to donate the quilts of 2015.  If you would like to join us and see for yourself what is being done at this mission, we would love to have you go with us!  We will meet at church at 9:45 am.  See Kathy Dole if you are interested in going.

 


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.

Saturday, April 9, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 10, 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, April 10, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………………… Let Us With a Gladsome Mind
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………........………….…………… Psalm 148:1-14
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #164 …….  O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #3 ……………….………………………….………………… Give to Our God Immortal Praise
*Hymn of the Month #4 ……………………… All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
*Hymn #173 …...………...….…………………………………………….….………… Praise Him! Praise Him!

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 8:1-11 (Pew Bible p.994-995)
New Testament ………………………………………….…  Luke 16:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 1625-1626)
Memory Verse ………………………………...……….…………............………………… Psalm 34:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………...….……………… 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder
THE JUSTICE OF GOD
God’s righteousness is revealed when he judges sin.
 Our hearts are revealed when he gives us what we want. 
(Let’s be lovers of Christ’s truth.)

*Hymn #175 ………………………………….……………… A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord

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


Calendar

Tuesday, April 12th
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 13th
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.  We’re studying the life of Isaac, beginning in Chapter 25.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, April 17th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Join us for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Thursday, April 21st
Dewey Missionary Society Meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Saturday, April 23rd
Sunday School Teacher Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, April 24th
3DYouth straps on the roller skates for an afternoon of fun at the Angola Roller Sports Center.  Details to follow.

Thursday, April 28th
Save the Date! A small group of ladies are planning to visit Cornerstone Manor for a tour and an opportunity to donate the quilts of 2015.  If you would like to join us and see for yourself what is being done at this mission, we would love to have you go with us!  We will meet at church at 9:45 am.  See Kathy Dole if you are interested in going.


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.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 3, 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, April 3, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………… Let Us Come With a Gladsome Mind
*Call to Worship …………………………………….….……………… Psalter Reading 147, p. 839f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #274 ………………...………………...….  Thine Be the Glory
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #4 …………………… All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
*Hymn #167 …………………………………………………………… When Morning Gilds the Skies
*Hymn #253 …...…………………………….….………… There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……….………………… Proverbs 7:1-27 (Pew Bible p.993-994)
New Testament ………………………………………….…  Luke 15:11-32 (Pew Bible p. 1624-1625)
Memory Verse ………………………………………...……….…………………… Psalm 34:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………….………………………… 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #338 ………………………… Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

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 #430 …………………………………………….…………………………………… I Hunger and I Thirst
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

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

Calendar
Monday, April 4th
Sit’n’Sew at the Dole’s from 1-4 pm.  Call to confirm date and time.

Wednesday, April 6th
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 lesson takes us beyond Abraham’s death to the succession of the heir Isaac.  It’s a great time to join us!

Tuesday, April 12th  
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm. 
Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, April 17th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Join us for life lessons from Mark followed by games & refreshments.

Thursday, April 21st
Dewey Missionary Society Meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Saturday, April 23rd
Sunday School Teacher Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, April 24th
3DYouth Group straps on the roller skates for an afternoon of fun at the Angola Roller Sports Center.  Details to follow.

Thursday, April 28th
Save the Date! A small group of ladies are planning to visit Cornerstone Manor for a tour and an opportunity to donate the quilts of 2015.  If you would like to join us and see for yourself what is being done at this mission, we would love to have you go with us!  We will meet at church at 9:45 am.  See Kathy Dole if you are interested in going.

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.