Friday, June 24, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 26, 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, June 26, 2016    
Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………….…………………… Spirit, Strength to All the Weak
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….…………..........………………….………… Psalm 12:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #455 ……... And Can It Be That I Should Gain
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #278 ……………………………….……….……… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
*Hymn of the Month #269 …………………………………… Welcome, Happy Morning!
*Hymn #625 …………………………….........………………….…………….…… Tell Me the Old, Old Story

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...…………………… Proverbs 18:1-24 (Pew Bible 1010-10110)
New Testament ………………….……………………………  Luke 21:5-38 (Pew Bible p. 1635-1636)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….………………… Jeremiah 9:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….….….……………… 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #631 ………………………......……… From Every Stormy Wind That Blows
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

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to 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.

“Thank you very much for your recent donation of 37 pairs of shorts and shirts to the Mission.  There is a great demand for both of these items, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.”
                        In his service, Sue Cervi, Volunteer Coordinator
                        Buffalo City Mission & Cornerstone Manor

The Church Board has approved the installation of a commemorative window to mark our church’s bicentennial in June 2017.  The projected cost is $5,000.  If you are interested in being part of this project, make your contribution out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.


Calendar
Wednesday, June 29th
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 story of Jacob and his hard service to Uncle Laban in Chapter 29.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 10th
3DYouth Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ pond.  Details to follow.



Congratulations to our elementary graduate Katie Haney
 and our high school graduate
Rebekah Yoder!
                     

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, June 17, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 19, 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, June 19, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………….……………………… Spirit, Strength to All the Weak
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….………………..........…………….…………… Psalm 11:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #342 ……... Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #579 ………………………………….…………………………….………….……… Dare To Be a Daniel
*Hymn of the Month #269 …………………….………………… Welcome, Happy Morning!
*Hymn #528 ………………………………………………….…………….…… My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 17:1-28 (Pew Bible 1009-1010)
New Testament ………………….……………………….…  Luke 20:41-21:4 (Pew Bible p. 1634-35)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….………………… Jeremiah 9:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….….….……………… 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #570 ………………………….…………………………......……… Faith of Our Fathers
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

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

June 2017 will be here before you know it!  In preparation for FCC’s bicentennial, we will be forming a Bicentennial Committee to help coordinate the celebration.  If you have ideas or want to have a part in planning for this important milestone in our church’s history, see Derek.

The church’s financial statement for May 2016 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.


Calendar
Wednesday, June 22nd
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 story of Jacob and his hard service to Uncle Laban in Chapter 29.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 10th
3DYouth Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ pond.  Details to follow.





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, June 11, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, June 12, 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, June 12, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………….……………………… Spirit, Strength to All the Weak
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….…………………………….…………… Psalm 9:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #523 ……………...……………….... My Hope Is in the Lord
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #135 ………………………………….……………….……… God Sees the Little Sparrow Fall
*Hymn of the Month #269 …………………….………………… Welcome, Happy Morning!
*Hymn #629 ………………………………………………….……… What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………….……………………… Proverbs 16:1-33 (Pew Bible 1007-1008)
New Testament …………………….…………………….…  Luke 20:20-40 (Pew Bible p. 1633-34)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….………………… Jeremiah 9:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….…….….……………… 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #131 …………………………........…………… Children of the Heavenly Father

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                                                         *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements
Special thanks to all who contributed to the Lakeview Parsonage Project.  We receipted $300, and it’s on its way to our friends as they make plans to renovate their parsonage following extensive water damage.

The season for backyard grilling and relaxing with friends is upon us!  Join us this afternoon at Garry and Kathy’s as we gather for the summer’s first “Sunday Night Out”. Plan to come around 4:00 pm.


Calendar
Tuesday, June 14th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the articles about legalism on the back table (starting with “Legalism Defined: Taken Captive by Empty Deceit”).

Wednesday, June 15th
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 story of Jacob and his hard service to Uncle Laban in Chapter 29.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 10th
3DYouth Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ pond.  Details to follow.




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, June 4, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 5, 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, June 5, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………….……………………… Spirit, Strength to All the Weak
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….……………… Psalter Reading 8, p. 786f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #274 ……………………………………..... Thine Be the Glory
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #465 ………………………………….…………… Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord
*Hymn of the Month #269 …………………….………………… Welcome, Happy Morning!

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 15:1-33 (Pew Bible 1005-1007)
New Testament …………………….……………………….…  Luke 20:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 1632-33)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….………………… Jeremiah 9:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………. Kathy Dole
The Table of Forgiveness

*Hymn of Faith #264 ………………………….……………… Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

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 #359 …………………………….…………………………………… Blessed Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction

*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
Wednesday, June 8th
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 astonishing revelation of “Jacob’s ladder” in Chapter 8.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, June 12th
The season of backyard grilling and relaxing with friends is upon us!  Join us next week at Garry and Kathy’s as we gather for the summer’s first “Sunday Night Out”.  Plan to come around 4:00 pm.

Sunday, July 10th
3DYouth Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ pond.  Details to follow.




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.