First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, November 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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, November 12, 2017

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 …………………….…………………………………….…… O Bless the Lord, My Soul

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………..….……… Psalm 114:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #73 ………....................…… Rejoice, All People, Homage Give

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #677 …………………………………….………… Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him!

*Hymn of the Month #161…………………….....………….……… O Christ, Our Heart’s Desire

*Hymn #87…….…………………………………...……… The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………...........................…..……… Isaiah 24:1-16 (Pew Bible pg. 1093-1094)

New Testament …………..............................…..………  Acts 7:30-60 (Pew Bible pg.1702-1704)

Memory Verse …………………………….……………….……………… 1 Peter  3:8-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………….………………………………….…….……………… Matthew 10:16

Sermon ……………….…………………………….……….………………………… Rasheed Akhtar

A Christian Response to Islamic Terrorism

*Hymn of Faith #709 …….…………………….……………………….……… Now I Belong to 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

Postlude

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.  Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Announcements

This morning we welcome Rasheed Akhtar back to North Collins.  Mr. Akhtar is currently serving as ISI’s South Asia Campus Minister.  His testimony and ministry among international students bears powerful witness to God’s work in his life.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

November is a time to donate toward the purchase of Bibles for the persecuted church.  Offerings designated “Persecuted Church Bibles” will be used to purchase Bibles for the Voice of the Martyrs ministry. (VOM distributes Bibles around the world and is a trustworthy ministry.)  Let’s pray for our fellow Christians’ perseverance and give joyfully for their edification by making the scriptures available.

Interest has been expressed in joining the church.  If others would like to be part of a class for progressive members, see Derek or one of the Elders.  The class is designed for those considering church membership.  But if you’re already a member and still don’t have the foggiest idea what Congregationalism is about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session class.  Details to follow.

Calendar

Tonight, Sunday, November 12^th: 3DYouth bowling party at Chicks from 5:30-8:00 pm.  Meet and pickup at the First Church of Evans.  Bring $8 for two games, pizza and a drink.

Monday, November 13^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15 pm.

Tuesday, November 14^th:  Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the three brief articles about leadership on the back table – “Leading with Conviction” (Mohler), “Leaders in the Church” (Thomas), and “Leading for the Glory of God” (Larson).

Wednesday, November 15^th: Bible study & prayer meeting at 7:00 pm.  We’re beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke.  It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, November 16^th: Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10:00 am.

Friday, November 17^th:  Our first Sunday school program practice meets at 6:30 pm.  If you would like to sing with us this year, join us for our first practice and script read-through in the adult Sunday school classroom.  You are also invited for pizza and wings at 5:30 pm.  So, come for food, fun, and fellowship!

Saturday, November 18^th: Pie baking in the Community House at First Church of Evans at 1:00 pm.  Come, bake pies for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.  Worship and “thanksgiving” devotional on Psalm 136 (“Love that Lasts Forever”).  2:30 pm snacks, fellowship & closing prayer.