First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, July 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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, July 10, 2016    

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………… God, My King, Thy Might Confessing

*Call to Worship ………………………………………........……….…………………...……….………… Psalm 16:1-11

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #3 …….…...  Give to Our God Immortal Praise

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #447 …………………………………………….............……….……… Christ for the World We Sing

*Hymn of the Month #148 …………… How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

*Hymn #308 ………………………………………................…………………………….…………….…… Jesus Paid It All

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...………………………… Proverbs 20:1-30 (Pew Bible 1013-1015)

New Testament ………………….……………………………  Luke 22:39-53 (Pew Bible p. 1638-1639)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………………………………… Matthew 5:2-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………...….….……………… Isaiah 48:8-11

Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

The Chief End of God

The basis of God’s commitment to us is his commitment to the honor ofhis name.  The Lord loves best whatglorifies him most.

*Hymn of Faith #458 ……………………......……… What Tho’ I Cannot Break My Chain

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

This year's Backyard Bible Club will be held from July 11-14, Monday to Thursday, from 10-11 AM in Alice's backyard. Parents and siblings are invited to accompany young children to hear Bible stories about who Jesus said he is. Refreshments will be provided.

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”.

3DYouth Group meets today at the Doles’ pond for our year-end picnic.  We’ll gather at 4:00 pm for our regular youth group activities, followed by food and fun!  See you there.

Calendar

Tuesday, July 12^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm  -  come prepared to discuss the article on the back table (“The Right Kind of Freedom”).

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  There will be no August meeting.

Wednesday, July 13^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 studying the story of Jacob and his hard service to Uncle Laban in Chapter 30.  It’s a great time to join us!

Next Sunday, July 17^th

Worship service and church picnic at the Hills’ pond on Langford Road.

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.