First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 16,2016

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, October 16, 2016

     Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….…………………………….…… My Song Forever Shall Record

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………...….………………….……………… Psalm 33:1-5

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 …………….... Come, Christians, Join To Sing

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #598 ……………………………………….….……… Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

*Hymn of the Month #159 ……………….…………….….………… O Savior, Precious Savior

*Hymn #604 …………………………………………………..………….……… Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Ecclesiastes 1:18 (Pew Bible 1034-1035)

New Testament …………………….…………….………….…  John 4:1-26 (Pew Bible p. 1651-1652)

Memory Verse …………………………………….….…………….………………… Isaiah 46:9-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….…….….…………………….………….…… Jude 1:1-4

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

Called in Christ, Kept for Christ

The saving loving love of God spans eternity,

but it gives true disciples courage right here and now.

*Hymn of Faith #607 ……………… Thy Loving-Kindness, Lord, Is Good and Free

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

                                                                                                    

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.

Announcements

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

Calendar

Wednesday, October 19^th

Derek will be out of town this Wednesday, so Bible study is suspended this week.  But join us on the 26^th as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis. We’re looking at Jacob’s “wrestlings” with God and man in Chapter 32.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 20^th

Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Saturday, October 22^nd & Sunday, October 23^rd

13^th Annual Leadership Forum with returning guest Dr. Dean Smith.  The weekend theme, “Being a Disciple in the 21^st Century”, is based on the Sermon on the Mount.  See insert.

Sunday, October 23^rd

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans.  Gather at 5:00 for pizza and planning, followed by life lessons from Mark at 6:00 and games.

Saturday, October 29^th

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 23^rd.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 30^th

It’s Singspiration time again … and our turn to host!  Save the date – details to follow.