Saturday, February 25, 2017

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 26, 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, February 26, 2017
     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 ……………………….………………….…… Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Call to Worship …………….….…………………………….….….……………… Psalm 57:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #2 ……………………………………….... O Worship the King
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #12 …………………………….…………………...………………………… Purify My Heart
*Chorus #119 ……………………………………….…….…… How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
*Chorus #90 …………………………………………………………………… As We Seek Your Face

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………….…...……………… Song of Songs 2:1-17 (Pew Bible 1050-1052)
New Testament ………………………….…………….…  John 10:22-42 (Pew Bible p. 1667-1668)
Memory Verse ……………………………..…………….………………… Psalm 37:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………….….………………………………….…… Jude 11-13
Sermon ……………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #481 …………………………………………………… Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
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
Announcements

Don’t forget the clipboard on the back table.  If you have good Eagle Energy Day projects for the high school work day in the spring, add them to the list.  Also, we’re looking for as many volunteers as possible to coordinate and supervise the students.  If you’re available on Friday, May 12th, your help would be very much appreciated.

Next week we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time.  Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.  A fellowship meal following the service is NOT scheduled at this time.

Calendar

Tonight! Sunday, February 26th
3DYouth meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by activities and refreshments.

Wednesday, March 1st
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

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 looking at Joseph’s live in Egypt.  It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, March 4th

Deacon meeting at 10:00 am here at church.

Saturday, February 18, 2017

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 19, 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, February 19, 2017
     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 ……………………….…………………….…… Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Call to Worship …………….….………….…………………….….….……………… Psalm 54:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 ………................…….... Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #97 ……………….………………………….………………………… Blessed Assurance
*Chorus #91 ………………………………………………………………….…….…… At the Cross
*Chorus #32 ……………………………………………………………….……… He Is Our Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………….…..…………… Song of Songs 1:1-17 (Pew Bible 1049-1050)
New Testament ………………….………………….…  John 10:1-21 (Pew Bible p. 1666-1667)
Memory Verse ……………….……….…………….………………… Psalm 37:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………….…….….………………………………….…… Jude 8-10
Sermon ………………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #175 ……………………………………….…………………… A Wonderful Savior
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
Announcements

Don’t forget the clipboard on the back table.  If you have good Eagle Energy Day projects for the high school work day in the spring, add them to the list.  Also, we’re looking for as many volunteers as possible to coordinate and supervise the students.  If you’re available on Friday, May 12th, your help would be very much appreciated.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 22nd
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

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 looking at Joseph’s live in Egypt.  Because it’s the last Wednesday of the month, our prayer time will focus on church growth and vitality. It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, February 26th
3DYouth Group will meet here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments. 

Saturday, March 4th

Deacon meeting at 10:00 am here at church.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 12, 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, February 12, 2017
     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 …………….……………………….…… Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Call to Worship …………….….……………………….….….……………… Psalm 52:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #95 ………………………...... Though Troubles Assail Us
*Invocation


Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #94 ………………………………….………………………… How Firm A Foundation
*Hymn of the Month #348 …………………………….…… Jesus, With Thy Church Abide
*Hymn #703 …………………………………………….……… Loved With Everlasting Love

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………….…...………… Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 (Pew Bible 1047-1048)
New Testament ………………………………….…  John 9:26-41 (Pew Bible p. 1665-1666)
Memory Verse …………………….…………….………………… Psalm 37:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………….…….….………………………………….…… Jude 8-10
Sermon ……………………………………….………………………………………. Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #509 …………………………………………………… Jesus, Lover of My Soul
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.”

Announcements

3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark, followed by activities and refreshments.

Lydia Yost Karr, Ruthie Shelpman’s sister, is currently living in Colorado Springs and has asked for prayer for several members of her family.  One is out of work in danger of losing the family home.  Another has recently undergone back surgery.  And a third is facing the challenges of college, made more difficult by a profound disability.  Lydia remembers this church with fondness for its support during her transition back to the States.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 15th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

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 looking at Joseph’s live in Egypt.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, February 16th
Our Dewey Missionary group meets at 10:00am here at church.  Interested to learn more?  Ask Kathy Dole!

Sunday, February 26th

3DYouth Group will meet here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  

Saturday, February 4, 2017

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 5, 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, February 5, 2017
     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 ……………………….………………….…… Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Call to Worship …………….….………….….…………… Psalter Reading 50:1-15, pp. 803f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #420 …..................….... At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn #447 ……………………….…….………………………… Christ for the World We Sing
*Hymn of the Month #348 ……............………………….…… Jesus, With Thy Church Abide
*Hymn #100 ……………………………………………………………….……… Holy, Holy, Holy

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………….…...……...…………… Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 (Pew Bible 1047)
New Testament ………………………….…………….…  John 9:1-25 (Pew Bible p. 1664-1665)
Memory Verse ……………………………………….………………… Psalm 37:23-24 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

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 of Faith #359 ……………………………………………… Blessed Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction                                                                          *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

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

Calendar

Wednesday, February 8th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

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 looking at Judah’s life in contract to Joseph’s.  It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, February 11th
Our church’s Annual Meeting will meet at 10:00 am. 

Sunday, February 12th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  The next 3DYouth Group will be back here at FCC on Sunday, February 26th.

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00 am.
  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted. 
 Any other business by the people will also be transacted. 

The Trustee terms for Fred Botko and Lori Clapper expire this year.