Friday, August 30, 2019

Bulletin & Sermon, Sunday, September 1, 2019


First Congregational Church of North Collins

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
Sunday, September 1, 2019
 Family Worship Service 9:30 am
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Congregational Introit #193……………..…….Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence v.1
Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand.
*Call to Worship ………………….……….…………………...................... Psalter Reading 57, p. 805f.
*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #167……………. When Morning Gilds the Skies
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #242……….……………………...……..........................................…… Not All the Blood of Beasts
*Hymn #5 .......................................................... God My King, Thy Might Confessing (Ps. 145)
 Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading............................................................Jeremiah 14:1-10 (PB 119-96)
New Testament Reading….....…….………....................….1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (PB 1782)
Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….…………………..……......…… Psalm 96:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Exodus 20:1-11
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………….………...…….………..…..Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #338…….………………............ Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
On Communion Sundays, our second 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 of Commitment #431…………………………………….. A Parting Hymn We Sing
*Benediction
Postlude
 *Congregation invited to stand
Announcements
We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal following this morning’s service.
Don’t forget, fall and winter schedule begins NEXT SUNDAY on September 8th. Gather upstairs at 9:30 am for the Sunday School opener followed by our fall Concert of Prayer. Adult Sunday School begins the following week.
Don’t forget to silence your devices.
Calendar
Monday, September 2nd: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday, September 4th: Join us for Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We are in Luke 9 and are looking at the question on everybody’s lips: “Who is Jesus?” Don’t forget your homework assignment: Does the Old Testament teach (or hint) about a “suffering” Messiah? If so, where?  It’s a great time to join us—and find out!
Sunday, September 8th: Fall schedule begins with a Concert of Prayer at 9:30 am.
Sunday, September 15th: Adult Sunday School begins at 9:30 am. Don’t miss the stimulating conclusion of Peter Jones’ DVD series, ‘Only Two Religions.’
Friday-Sunday, October 11th-13th: Plan now to part of our annual FCC Leadership Weekend. Our guest speaker this year is Drake Williams. Watch the bulletin for details.

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.

Friday, August 9, 2019

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 11, 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
Sunday, August 11, 2019
 Family Worship Service 9:30 am
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship ………………….…….............................................................…… Psalm 50:1-6
*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #55………….......…………………...…. To God Be the Glory
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #679 ……….……………………………………............…… ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
*Hymn #677  ….....................................................….... Praise the Saviour, Ye Who Know Him
*Hymn #629……………………….……………...….…….……What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading.........................................................Jeremiah 12:1-17 (PB 1192-93)
New Testament Reading….....…….……………….............….1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (PB 1780)
Memory Verse ……………………….…….…………..………… Matthew 22:34-40 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text………………………………………………………………….……….……..Hebrews 11
Sermon……………………………………………………….………...…….………..…..John Brown
Walking by Faith (II)

*Hymn of Faith #478………………………………………………........…… I Love to Tell the Story
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
We are happy to welcome back John Brown back to North Collins.  John has been involved with Promise Valley, the ministry formerly known as Seneca Gospel Mission, in various ways for almost 20 years.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.
The Yoders are on their way back from their Maine vacation.  If there is any church business that needs immediate attention, you may contact Bruce Temple at 243-6971. Derek will be back in the study on Tuesday, August 13th. Check out other dates on the summer calendar insert.
Our choir is in a time of transition.  If you would like to help us provide special music for our services beginning in the fall, please see Kathy or Alice.  We would love to have you join us!

Don’t forget to silence your devices.
Calendar
Monday, August 12th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday, August 14th: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting resumes with our study in Luke 9. We are looking at the ministry of the twelve disciples. What does their “mission” of healing and teaching have to do with Jesus’ identity as the Messiah? With the kingdom of God? With Herod?  It’s a great time to join us!
Thursday, August 15th: Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10.00 am in the Adult Sunday School classroom.  Join us as we read missionary letters and spend time in prayer.  Kathy will lead us in devotions.

Thursday, September 12th:  Sharpen those needles – Sit’n’Sew at 10 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.

Friday, August 2, 2019

Bulletin Sunday, August 4, 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
Sunday, August 4, 2019
 Family Worship Service 9:30 am
Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve


Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship ………………….……………................................................…… Psalm 48:1-3, 9-14
*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #167………...............…. When Morning Gilds the Skies
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #164 ……….………………………………............…… O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Hymn #137 …….....................................................................................….... Holy Bible, Book Divine
*Hymn #136……………………….…………………...….…….……Thy Word Have I Hid in My Heart
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading................................................................Jeremiah 11:18-23 (PB 1192)
New Testament Reading….....…….……......…............….1 Corinthians 7:25-40 (PB 1779-80)
Memory Verse ………………….…….………….…………..………… Matthew 22:34-40 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text……………………………………………………………………………….……….……..Hebrews 11
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………...…….………..…..John Brown
Walking by Faith (1)

*Hymn of Faith #672……………….,……………………………………………..........…… Trust and Obey
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
We are happy to welcome John Brown back to North Collins.  John has been involved with Promise Valley, the ministry formerly known as Seneca Gospel Mission, in various ways for almost 20 years.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.
The Yoders are on vacation in Maine.  If there is any church business that needs immediate attention, you may contact Bruce Temple at 243-6971. Derek will be back in the study on Tuesday, August 13th. Check out other dates on the summer calendar insert.
Our choir is in a time of transition.  If you would like to help us provide special music for our services beginning in the fall, please see Kathy or Alice.  We would love to have you join us!
Don’t forget to silence your devices.

Calendar
Monday, August 5th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday, August 14th: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is suspended until Derek’s return. But join us on August 14th when we resume our study in Luke 9. We are looking at the ministry of the twelve disciples. What does their “mission” of healing and teaching have to do with Jesus’ identity as the Messiah? With the kingdom of God? With Herod?  It’s a great time to join us!
Thursday, August 15th: Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10.00 am in the Adult Sunday School classroom.  Join us as we read missionary letters and spend time in prayer.  Kathy will lead us in devotions.
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.