Saturday, December 31, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 1, 2017

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, January 1, 2017
HAPPY & BLESSED NEW YEAR!!
     Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve
Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum
 – or better, let’s wait until after the service.



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….…………………….………………….…… Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
*Call to Worship …………….….…………………………………………………….….……………… Psalm 44:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 ………………….... Come, Thou Almighty King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #529 …………………………………………………………….…….…………….…….………… Love Divine
*Hymn of the Month #172 …………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
*Hymn #675 …………………………………….…….……………………………….……….……… Only Trust Him

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………...………...……………… Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 (Pew Bible 1041-1042)
New Testament ……………………………….………….…  John 6:41-59 (Pew Bible p. 1657-1658)
Memory Verse …………………………….……….…………….………………… 1 Peter 3:8-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

*Christmas Hymns of Faith

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.”


Collage of 2016 Memories
*Hymn #599 ……………………………………………………… Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

*Benediction
                                                                                                     *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2017.  To submit names, see Olive, Fred or Derek.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the month – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting! 

We would like to express our deepest thanks to all of you for the generous gift we received this Christmas season.  We are thankful that God has given us such a loving and supportive church family.  May he grant us all a special and blessed New Year together.  With much love, Alice, Derek, Katie, Rebekah, Joel and Owen

Calendar

Wednesday, January 4th
Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re finishing up Chapters 35 & 36 – then it’s on to Chapter 37 and the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, January 5th
Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Sunday, January 8th

Community hymn sing at First Church of Evans.  The holiday season comes to a close with “Little Christmas” at 6:30 pm.  Refreshments to follow.  

Saturday, December 24, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, December 25, 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, December 25, 2016
Christmas Morning Worship 9:30 am 
Merry Christmas   
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum – or better, let’s wait until after the service.



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………………….….…… O Come, Let Us Adore Him
*Call to Worship …………….….…………………………………………… Psalter Reading 43, p. 801
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise (insert) …………………………….…. Noels of Christmas
*Invocation 

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #221 ……………………………….…………….…….………… Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming
*Hymn #212 …………………………………………………….…….……… Within a Crib My Savior Lay
Memory Verse ……………………….………….….…………….………………… Isaiah 40:9-11 (see insert)

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………...………...……………… Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 (Pew Bible 1040-1041)
New Testament …………………………………………….…  John 6:16-40 (Pew Bible p. 1656-1657)
Memory Verse …………………………….….…………….……………………… Isaiah 40:9-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support 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 #431 ………………………………………………………...…….……… A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                  *Congregation invited to stand
                                                                                                    
Announcements
Congratulations go out to Jen and Dan Haney on the safe arrival of Thomas Garrett, born last Sunday afternoon!  Mother and baby are doing well.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting February 11, 2017.  To submit names, see Olive, Fred or Derek.

In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School classroom during the coldest winter months.  We are planning to hold our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” beginning next week, January 1st, at our regular time of 10:45 am.  Thank you for your understanding in this important matter. 
The Church Board

Advent is a wonderful time of year, but it means lots of work.  Special thanks to all of you who put in the extra time and energy to make it such a meaningful season for the rest of us!  - Derek, for the Elders


Calendar

Wednesday, December 28th
Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re finishing up Chapters 35 & 36 – then it’s on to Chapter 37 and the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, December 29th
Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Sunday, January 1st
Collage of Memories 2016.  If you have photographs of special occasions from 2016 and want them included in our year-end slideshow, get them to Garry (prints or digital formats are fine).

Sunday, January 8th

Community Hymn Sing at First Church of Evans.  The holiday season comes to a close with “Little Christmas” at 6:30 pm.  Refreshments to follow.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, December 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, December 11, 2016
     Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve
Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum – or better, let’s wait until after the service.


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….………………………………………………….….…… What Child Is This?
*Call to Worship …………….….…………………………………………….….……………… Isaiah 11:1-5,10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #214 ……………. Angels We Have Heard on High
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #200 ………………………………….…….…….………… It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
*Hymn #201 ……………………………………………….………….……… O Little Town of Bethlehem
Memory Verse ……………………….………….….…………….………………… Isaiah 40:9-11 (see insert)

Lighting of the Third Advent Candle

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….…….…................……….…… Romans 8:26-39
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #225 ……………………………………….……… Once in Royal David’s City
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
Our morning worship services will commemorate the Advent season with candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  This year’s theme is ‘What Child Is This?’ and will explore some familiar details of the Nativity stories and how they help prepare us for Christ’s death and resurrection.  Also, special thanks to Carol Allen for designing and painting this year’s Advent banners!

This year’s Missions Project is collecting items for our local food pantry on Franklin Ave. Your gifts of canned and packaged non-perishable food items, such as tuna, mayo, soups, canned beef stew, jelly, spaghetti, etc. can be brought in during the month of December, for delivery before Christmas.        – Dewey Missionary Society

If you have photographs of special occasions from 2016 and want them included in our “Collage of Memories” year-end slideshow, get them to Garry (prints or digital formats are fine).  We’re planning to make them a part of our service on January 1st.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2017.  To submit names, see Olive, Fred or Derek.

Calendar
Tuesday, December 13th
Full Board meets at 7:00 pm, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the articles on the back table (“Immaturity” by Dan Dumas and “Preaching Christ” by Iain Duguid).

Wednesday, December 14th
Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re about to being the story of Joseph in Chapter 37.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, December 8th
Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Saturday, December 17th
Dress Rehearsal for the Christmas Sunday School program from 9-Noon.

Upcoming December Dates:
Sunday School Christmas Program – Sunday, December 18
Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24 at 6:30 pm
Christmas Morning Worship – Sunday, December 25

We hope you can join us at the parsonage for our Christmas Tea between

2 and 5 pm this afternoon.  It’s a time for our family to express the love and appreciation we feel to all of you who mean so much to us.  Feel free to stop by for favorite holiday foods with good friends.  We look forward to sharing this special time with you. – Alice, Derek, Katie, Rebekah, Joel and Owen

Saturday, December 3, 2016

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, December 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, December 4, 2016
     Sunday School 9:30 am        Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….…………………………………………………….….…… What Child Is This?
*Call to Worship …………….….…………………………………………….….……………… Isaiah 53:1-3, 9-12
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #203 …………………. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #223 …………………………….…….………… While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
*Hymn #216 …………………………………….………………….………….……… Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Memory Verse ………………………….………….….…………….………………… Isaiah 40:9-11 (see insert)

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….…….…................……….…… Hebrews 7:17-28
Sermon ………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………. Derek Yoder


*Hymn of Faith #226 ………………………………….……… As With Gladness Men of Old
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

Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum – or better, let’s wait until after the service.

This year’s Missions Project is collecting items for our local food pantry on Franklin Ave. Your gifts of canned and packaged non-perishable food items, such as tuna, mayo, soups, canned beef stew, jelly, spaghetti, etc. can be brought in during the month of December, for delivery before Christmas.  Thank you in advance for your generosity.  – Dewey Missionary Society

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2017.  To submit names, see Olive, Fred or Derek.

Our morning worship services will commemorate the season with candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  This year’s theme is ‘What Child Is This?’ and will explore some familiar details of the Nativity stories and how they help prepare us for Christ’s death and resurrection.  Also, special thanks to Carol Allen for designing and painting this year’s Advent banners!

Calendar

Wednesday, December 7th
Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re still in Chapter 34 – “The Treachery of Jacob’s Sons” – and then it’s on to Chapter 35.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, December 8th
Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.
 
Friday, December 9th
Christmas Guitar Concert at 7:00 pm featuring the locally acclaimed Hamburg Classical Guitar Quartet

Saturday, December 10th
Practice for the Christmas Sunday School program from 9-10 am.
    (Dress Rehearsal:  Saturday, December 17 from 9 am – Noon.)


Upcoming December Dates:
Parsonage Christmas Tea – Sunday, December 11
Sunday School Christmas Program – Sunday, December 18
Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24

Christmas Morning Worship – Sunday, December 25