Thursday, September 15, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 18, 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, September 18, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….……………………… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………...….…….……………… Psalm 29:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #266 …………  Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #642  …………………………………………………………………….……….……… Be Thou My Vision
*Hymn of the Month #46 …………………….………… Round the Lord in Glory Seated
*Hymn #645 …………………………………….………….……… Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 28:1-28 (Pew Bible 1026-1028)
New Testament …………………….………………………………….…  John 2:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 1648)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………….………………… Matthew 5:2-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………….……………….….….………………….…… Luke 23:39-43
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #654 ………….……………… O Safe to the Rock That Is Higher Than I

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
Funds for the Bicentennial window have been pledged in full!  Watch for the “unveiling” in June 2017 of this decorative testimony to God’s faithfulness to our church from 1817-2017.  Thank you to all who contributed to this commemorative project.  – The Church Board

The church’s financial statements for July and August 2016 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Calendar

Wednesday, September 21st
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 exodus-like flight from Uncle Laban in Chapter 31.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 22nd
Dewey Sit’n’Sew meets from 10 am to 2 pm.  Come and go as you are able during that time frame.

Don’t miss the new time!  Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Sunday, October 9th
It’s time for 3DYouth Group to start back up again!  We kick off the new year by meeting at 6:00 pm for more life lessons from Mark, followed by games and refreshments.


Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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, September 10, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 11, 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, September 11, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….……………………… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
*Call to Worship ………………………………………...........…………………………...….…….……………… Psalm 28:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #165 Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #167 ……………………………………………………….……… When Morning Gilds the Skies
*Hymn of the Month #46 …………………….………… Round the Lord in Glory Seated
*Hymn #599 ………………………………………………….……… Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us


Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 27:1-27 (Pew Bible 1024-1026)
New Testament …………………….……………………….…  John 1:35-51 (Pew Bible p. 1647-1648)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………….………………… Matthew 5:2-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………….…….….………………….…… 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #654 …………………………………….……………… O Jesus, I Have Promised

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
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 contributions out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.


There is a dedication of the Eden-North Collins Food Pantry’s new building at 2059 Franklin Street here in the Village and we are invited.  The ceremony is on Saturday, September 17th at 11:00 am.  RSVP @ 992-3753.


Calendar
Tuesday, September 13th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 14th
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 exodus-like flight from Uncle Laban in Chapter 31.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 15th
Dewey Missionary Society meets from 10 am to noon.

Thursday, September 22nd
Dewey Sit’n’Sew meets from 10 am to 2 pm.  Come and go as you are able during that time frame.

 Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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, September 2, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 4, 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, September 4, 2016    
Sunday School 9:30 am   



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….………………… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………….……………… Psalter Reading 27, p. 793
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #263 …………………………………….... Lift High the Cross
*Invocation 

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #242 …………………………………………………………….……… Not All the Blood of Beasts
*Hymn of the Month #46 …………………….………… Round the Lord in Glory Seated

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 26:1-28 (Pew Bible 1023-1024)
New Testament …………………….……………………….…  John 1:19-34 (Pew Bible p. 1636-1638)
Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………….………………… Matthew 5:2-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….…….….………………….…… Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder
The Undiscovered Country
“Death” separates from the living God.  Jesus has come to reconcile us
to the Father, that we might have life – and have it abundantly!

*Hymn of Faith #465 …………….……………… Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord

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
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 contributions out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
               We want to thank you all so much for the wedding gift.  The quilt is so beautiful and looks wonderful in our living room.  We feel so blessed!  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers as we start our new life together!!
                              God bless, John & Caila Brown
                            (16 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220)

There is a dedication of the Eden-North Collins Food Pantry’s new building at 2059 Franklin Street here in the Village and we are invited.  The ceremony is on Saturday, September 17th at 11:00 am.  RSVP @ 992-3753.

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal
following this morning’s service!

Calendar
Wednesday, September 7th
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 exodus-like flight from Uncle Laban in Chapter 31.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, September 10th
ISI Welcome Back Picnic at Russell Joy Park in Fredonia from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet students and possibly becoming a friendship partner, as well as just have a fun, relaxing time getting to know internationals and they getting to know Americans.

NEXT SUNDAY! September 11th
Don’t forget!  Fall schedule resumes with Sunday School at 9:30 am followed by family worship at 10:45 am.  We’ll begin the new academic year by meeting in the sanctuary for opening exercises for all at 9:30, followed by our fall Concert of Prayer for the adults and teens.

Thursday, September 15th
Dewey Missionary Society meets from 10 am to noon.

College Addresses
Katie Yoder                                           Rebekah Yoder
Geneva College, Box 2404                 Calvin College
3200 College Avenue                          Noordewier 125

Beaver Falls, PA  15010                        Grand Rapids, MI  49546-4417