First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 2, 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, April 2, 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 …………………….………………….…… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

*Call to Worship …………….….………….…………… Psalter Reading 72:1-19, pp. 810-811

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 …………........…….……….... Lead On, O King Eternal

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #180 …………………………………………… Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down

*Chorus #156 ……….…………………………………… The Lord is My Light and My Salvation

*Chorus #100 ………………………………………………………… Create in Me a Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...…...………… Song of Songs 7:1-13 (Pew Bible 1056-1057)

New Testament ……………………...……….……….…  John 12:12-36 (Pew Bible p. 1671-1672)

Memory Verse ………………...…………….……………….……………… Psalm 62:5-8 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

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

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

Word of Men, Word of God

Korah’s rebellion isdirected against God’s authoritative voice. True disciples know that God still speaks in the church through sacredscripture – and they listen.

*Chorus #99 …………………………………………………………………….……… Come, Holy Spirit

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology #735 ……………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn of Faith #431 ……………………...………………………………… A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction                                                                                              *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

It’s famine time again!  On April 7^th-8^th our 3DYouth will join other area youth to help combat world hunger.  The 30-hour retreat includes worship, activities, games, service – but no food!  Be praying for our young people as they prepare for this opportunity for service and growth as Christian disciples.  More information is on the back table.  Also, we will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable to distribute to local food pantries.  See the box in the back.

 

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal

following this morning’s service.

Calendar

Wednesday, April 5^th

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 life in Egypt as he guides his brothers along the way of repentance.  It’s a great time to join us.

Friday – Saturday, April 7^th & 8^th

3DYouth’s 30-Hour Famine

Sunday, April 9^th – Sunday, April 16^th

This year’s Holy Week services include the following:

            Sunday, April 9^th – Palm Sunday

            Thursday, April 13^th – Maundy Thursday.  Our traditional upper room-style vigil by candlelight begins at 6:30 pm

            Friday, April 14^th – Good Friday.  It’s our turn to host this year’s joint service with our Wesleyan friends from up on the hill.  Join us at 6:30 pm.

            Sunday, April 16^th – Easter Sunday.  There is no Sunday School.  We gather in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for a brief time of prayer and praise and testimonies.  A light breakfast buffet will be served downstairs immediately following.  Family worship begins at 10:45.

Plan now to be a part of this season’s special services!

Friday, June 9^th – Sunday, June 11^th

Our Bicentennial weekend will be here before you know it!  Plans are well underway for this special celebration, but if you’d like to help with the details and coordination, see Derek.  More information to come!