First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 9, 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 9, 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 32:1-7

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 ………………….... Come, Thou Almighty King

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #102 ……………………….……… Don’t You Know It’s Time to Praise the Lord

*Chorus #250 …………………….…………………………………………………..….………… Thou  Art Worthy

*Chorus #64 ……………………………………………………………………………..………….……… Seek Ye First

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 31:1-31 (Pew Bible 1031-1033)

New Testament …………………….…………….………….…  John 3:22-36 (Pew Bible p. 1650-1651)

Memory Verse …………………………………….….…………….………………… Isaiah 46:9-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

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

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

The Saving Love of God – Past, Present & Future

True disciples have every reason to feel secure in dangerous times:

 In Christ, they’re called, loved, and kept – forever.

*Hymn of Faith #164 ………………………………… O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

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.

Calendar

Tonight! Sunday, October 9^th

3DYouth Group kicks off the new year by meeting here at 6:00 pm for more life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Tuesday, October 11^th

Full Church Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by an Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 12^th

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting here at church beginning at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis. We’re looking at Jacob’s “wrestling” with God and man in Chapter 32.

It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 13^th

Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Friday, October 14^th

If you like classical guitar music, check out the Hamburg Public Library at 7:00 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”, based on the Sermon on the Mount.  See insert.

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.  The program is called “The Seven Churches of Revelation” and includes a dramatic presentation of Christ’s message to the churches of Asia Minor – and today.  There will be no charge for the meal, but a special offering will be taken to help cover the evening’s expenses.  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.