Sunday, January 20, 2019

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, January 20, 2019

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 #527 ……………….……………………………………………………...…….…… The Beatitudes

*Call to Worship ………………….……….……………………………….…………………….….…… Psalm 22:1-31

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #296 ……..………All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name         

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #180 ……….……………………………………...……………………… I Will Sing of My Redeemer

*Hymn of the Month #13 ……………………..……….... O Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord

*Hymn #616 ……….……… ……………....………………………… Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading...................................................................Isaiah 60:1-14 (PB 1155-57)

New Testament Reading……………..…….…………..…..…………….Romans 6:1-14 (PB 1754)

Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….………………..…………… Isaiah 61:10-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text……………………………………………………………………………………………..Exodus 15:22-23

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

The Tree of Healing

God sweetens the bitterness of Israel’s water—and their hearts.

True disciples know that Jesus’ “tree” is the basis of our heavenly banquet to come.

*Hymn of Faith #504………………………………………….…… I Am Trusting Thee, Lord 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

   *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The Church’s financial statement for December 2018 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

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!

The fabulous prizes are in! Thanks to all who participated in the recent Creedal Christmas Quiz. If you answered a question correctly—or wanted to—or should have—help yourself to one of the beautifully republished pocket-size booklets in the back. John Calvin’s “Truth for All “Time” is a brief outline of the Christian faith, including easy-to-read explanations of the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles’ Creed. But please, only take one if you will commit to read it! Again, thanks for playing!

--Derek

Don’t’ forget to silence your devices.

Calendar

Monday, January 21^st: AA meets downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15 pm.

Wednesday, January 23^rd:  Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Luke 6 and are considering Jesus’ teachings on life in a hostile world. It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, January 17^th: Choir meets downstairs at 9:15 am.

Sunday, January 27^th: Join 3DYouth for an afternoon of stomach-churning fun at Get Air in Cheektowaga. Van leaves directly from church. Bring a sack lunch, a change of clothes and $12. We’ll be back around 5:00 pm.

Saturday, February 9^th: Annual Meeting at 10:00 am.

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.