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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

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 #177… O 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 27^th

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 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.

Sunday, May 1^st (Tentative)

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

Friday-Saturday May 13^th-14^th

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.