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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

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

Phi Alpha Chi

ΦΑХ is a fraternity you can’t afford not to join.

 True disciples love the truth of Christbecause they love Christ who is thetruth.

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd 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 4^th

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

Wednesday, April 6^th

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 12^th  

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm. 

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, April 17^th

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 21^st

Dewey Missionary Society Meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Saturday, April 23^rd

Sunday School Teacher Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, April 24^th

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

Thursday, April 28^th

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.