First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin May 27, 2012

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, MAY 27, 2012

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 ………………………………… Give to Our God Immortal Praise

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………… Psalm 149:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #94 ………………………… How Firm a Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #180 ………………………………… Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down
*Chorus #52 …………………………..…………… Micah 6:8 (He Has Shown Thee)
*Chorus #16 ……………………………………………… Change My Heart, Oh God

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………… 2 Kings 23:1-9 (Pew Bible pg. 618)
New Testament ……………………….………… Revelation 2:12-17 (Pew Bible pg. 1915)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………… 1 Kings 18:20-40

Sermon …………………………………… Derek Yoder

MOUNT OF ASSEMBLY

The fire of judgment means victory –

made possible on Calvary, when God answered with love.

*Hymn of Faith #537 ……………………………………… Take Time To Be Holy
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand

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

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Colorado Springs, host to the 64th Annual CCCC Family Conference, July 16-19. This year’s theme is “Making Disciples”. Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration. See you in Colorado Springs!

Each year, the Conference invites churches to set aside one Sunday in May to highlight the ministries, developments, and special needs of the CCCC. We have designated today, May 27th, as Conference Sunday. Note the enclosed insert. For the next several weeks, we will be receiving special contributions designated to help support the ongoing ministries of the CCCC.

Next Sunday 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. Our fellowship meal will take place later in the day, however, as part of the season’s first Sunday Night Out at the Doles’ pond.

The next order for hymnals will be placed in mid-June. We could use about 60 more at $15 each. If you would like to contribute to the Dorothy Steff Hymnal Fund, please fill out an order form on the back table. It is helpful to mark your check “Hymnal Fund”. Thank you for your generosity, and may God bless us as we worship Him in joyful song!

CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 29th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

For the next several weeks, our midweek Bible study has moved to Tuesdays. Join us at the church at 7:00 pm for our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Sunday, June 3rd
Sunday Night Out at the Doles’ pond on Shirley Road.

Sunday, June 23rd
Join us for our 9th Annual Leadership Forum. Dr. Drake Williams, currently servicing as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, and Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Tyndale Seminary, the Netherlands, will be our guest speaker. His theme is “Leadership Then and Now: Ideas from Corinthians for Today.” The Williamses are CCCC members and recent additions to our missionary roster. Details to follow.

First Congregational Church of North Collins

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, May 20, 2012

Sunday School 9:30 am · Family Worship 10:45 am

 

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship      ……………………………………………    Psalm 148:1-147
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302  ……………   Come, Christians, Join to Sing                                                         
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #91   ………………………………………  At the Cross
*Chorus #61   ………………………………………  Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament    ………………………………………………   2 Kings 22:1-20 (Pew Bible p. 611-12)
New Testament  ………………………………………………   Revelation 2:8-11 (Pew Bible p. 1914)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  …………………………………………… 1 Kings 18:1-18

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

Courage in Conflict

God’s people may be outnumbered and threatened

 – but faith in a faithful God overcomes the world.

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

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude

*Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ISI Conference Memorial Day Weekend is just 2 weeks away.   If you have an extra bed or two and are willing to be a “bed & breakfast” for a couple of nights, let Harriett Rupp know. 

It’s not too late to contribute to the Dorothy Steff Hymnal Fund!  We could use about 60 more at $15.00 each.  If you would like to fill out an order form on the back table, you may do so.  Otherwise, we will create an order based on our donations.  The next order will hopefully be placed in mid-June.  It would be helpful to our Treasurer if you would mark your gift: "Hymnal Fund." Thank you for your generosity, and may God bless us as we worship him in joyful song!

CALENDAR

TONIGHT!  Sunday, May 20^th 
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by whiffle ball with MPB and refreshments.

Wednesday, May 23rd  

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church at 7:00 pm for Bible study and prayer.  We are moving into Chapter 10 in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Saturday, May 26^th

Bill Reed’s memorial service is scheduled for noon on Saturday at Wentland’s followed by a luncheon here at the church. All are invited to attend.

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.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin May 13, 2012

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday School 9:30 am · Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship      ……………………………………………    Psalm 147:1-20
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #55  ……………    To God Be the Glory                                                            
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #6   ………………………………………O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament    ………………………………………………  2 Kings 21:19-26 (Pew Bible p. 610-11)
New Testament  ………………………………………………  Revelation 2:1-7 (Pew Bible p. 1914)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  …………………………………………… 1 Kings 17:17-24

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

A Mother’s Day of Remembrance

A widow receives her son from death in pledge of the saving mission of God’s Son

 beyond the “river” and back again.

*Hymn of Faith #68  ……………………………………    Praise Him!  Praise Him!

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology   …………………………………………    Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
*Benediction

 Postlude

*Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The church’s financial statement for April 2012 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

It’s not too early to prepare in welcoming our visiting ISI students to the annual ISI Conference Memorial Day Weekend held in Western New York every year.  If you have an extra bed or two and are willing to be a “bed & breakfast” for a couple of nights, let Harriett Rupp know.  More details to follow …

It’s not too late to contribute to the Dorothy Steff Hymnal Fund!  We could use about 60 more at $15.00 each.  If you would like to fill out an order form on the back table, you may do so.  Otherwise, we will create an order based on our donations.  The next order will hopefully be placed in mid-June.  It would be helpful to our Treasurer if you would mark your gift: "Hymnal Fund." Thank you for your generosity, and may God bless us as we worship him in joyful song!

CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 16^th  

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church at 7:00 pm for Bible study and prayer.  We are moving into Chapter 10 in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Thursday, May 17^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.  Come hear about what our missionaries are doing, pray for them, and stay for a bag lunch.  We hope to assemble more personal care bags for Cornerstone Manor and City Mission.

Sunday, May 20^th  

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by whiffle ball with MPB and refreshments.

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.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin May 6, 2012

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, MAY 6, 2012

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 …………………………………… Christ, We Do All Adore Thee

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… Psalm 144:1-15
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #598 ……… Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn of the Month #6 …………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou The Lord

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………… 2 Kings 21:1-18 (Pew Bible pg. 609-610)
New Testament ……….………… Revelation 1:9-20 (Pew Bible pg. 1913-14)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………… 1 Kings 17:1-16

Sermon ………………………………………… Derek Yoder

HUNGER GAMES (2)

God prepares a table for the faithful. Superabundance in times of need – an illustration of gospel grace poured out in Christ.

*Hymn of Faith #468 ………………………………… My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Hymn #359 ……………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds


*Benediction
*Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

It’s not too early to prepare in welcoming our visiting ISI students to the annual ISI Conference held in Western New York every year. If you have an extra bed or two and are willing to be a “bed & breakfast” for a couple of nights, let Harriett Rupp know. More details to follow.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, May 8th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapters 5-6 in Piper (“Debtor’s Ethic” and “Serving God”).

Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm


Wednesday, May 9th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church at 7:00 pm for Bible study and prayer. We are moving into Chapter 10 in our study of Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Thursday, May 10th
Dewey Missionary Society is having their next Sit’n’Sew (10:00 am), as they work on making donation quilts. All are welcome to attend and help sew, cut fabric, sort and iron fabric, and finish quilts that have been pinned together. Bring you own tools and bring a bag lunch, if desired. Then, stay and work as long as you like after lunch. Thank you for your time!

Thursday, May 17th
Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am. Come hear about what our missionaries are doing, pray for them, and stay for a bag lunch. We hope to assemble more personal care bags for Cornerstone Manor and City Mission.


Sunday, May 20th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by wiffle ball with MPB and refreshments.


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.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin April 22, 2012

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012

Sunday School 9:30 am · Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship      ……………………………………………  Psalm 145:1-7

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #38  …………… Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                                                                   

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #234    ……………………………………………… Praise To The Lord, The Almighty

*Chorus #173    ………………………………………………  Behold, Bless Ye The Lord

*Chorus #27      ………………………………………………  Glorify Thy Name

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament    ……………………………………………… 2 Kings 20:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 608)

New Testament  ……………………………………………… Jude 17-14 (Pew Bible p. 1910-11)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  …………………………………………… Matthew 8:18-34

Sermon  ………………………………………  Todd Venman, Wiltsie Community Church, Russell,PA

Counting the Cost

*Hymn of Faith #653  ……………………………………  Jesus Is All the World to Me

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology   …………………………………………  Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction

Postlude

*Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We welcome Rev. Todd Venman to North Collins on this “pulpit swap” Sunday!  Todd Venman serves the Wiltsie Community Church in Russell, PA, with his wife Dawn and their three boys.  He has served Wiltsie for the past twelve years.  Prior to that, he was involved for over five years in youth ministry in Dover, PA.

Todd is very active in the CCCC.  He is Chair of the Development Team and a member of the Guiding Coalition – all this, in addition to his responsibilities as Vice President of conference!  Todd’s passion is to spread the hope of Jesus Christ to our nation, using the God-given tool of the existing Church.  It has been Todd’s joy to see firsthand how God can use available people to accomplish extraordinary things.  Let’s give Todd our special attention as he brings us a message from God’s Word this morning.

Derek and Joel are at Fluvanna Community Church in Jamestown this morning, where Derek is preaching at their Lord’s Day services.  Let’s pray that this pulpit exchange might strengthen bonds among our WNY and PA churches.

Our Good Friday collection (“Maundy monies”) for

the Eden/North Collins Food Pantry totaled $211.30.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 25^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church at 7:00 pm for Bible study and prayer.  We are resuming our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Sunday, April 29^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by “Capture the Flag” and refreshments.

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.

First Congregational Church of North Collins April 15, 2012 Bulletin

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 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

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………… Psalm 139:1-24
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #347 ……………… The Church’s One Foundation
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #230………………………………………………… O Worship the King
*Chorus #16 …………………………………………… Change My Heart, O God
*Chorus #98 ………………………………………………………… Cares Chorus

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………… 2 Kings 19:20-37 (Pew Bible pg. 606-608)
New Testament …………………………………………… Jude 8-16 (Pew Bible pg. 1910)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………… Hebrews 9:23-28
Sermon …………………………………………………………… Bruce Brown

IS ANYTHING REALLY FOR CERTAIN?

*Hymn of Faith #274 ………………………………………………… Thine Be the Glory

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

*Benediction
Postlude                                                                             *Congregation invited to stand


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

The church’s financial statement for March 2012 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

CALENDAR

Tonight! Sunday, April 15th
3DYouth Group meets tonight at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by “Spring Surprise!” and refreshments.

Wednesday, April 18th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Join us at the church at 7:00 pm for Bible study and prayer. WE are resuming our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can It Be?”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Sunday, April 22nd
Pulpit Exchange Sunday! Dayle Keefer, our new WNY & Penn CCCC Area Representative, has coordinated a pulpit exchange program, in which our WNY pastors “swap” churches for a day. Derek will be preaching in Fluvanna (Jamestown), and Todd Venman (Wiltsie Community in Russell, Penn) will be our special guest. Be praying about this experiment, that it might strengthen bonds among our churches and be a whole lot of fun.

First Congregational Church of North Collins April 8, 2012 Bulletin

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 8, 2012    

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

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………  “The Risen Saviour”                                                        (responsive reading #45, p. 769)

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #176 ……………………  Christ Arose

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #179……………………………… Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

*Hymn #377 …………………………………………………………… He Lives

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………… 2 Kings 19:1-19 (Pew Bible pg. 605-06)

New Testament ………………………………… Jude 1-7 (Pew Bible pg. 1909-10)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………  Hebrews 12:18-24

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

Making For The Summit

Jesus Christ is a prophet like no other. 

 His death and resurrection have opened up God’s holy mountain for sinners.

*Hymn of Faith #180 ……………………………………  The Day of Resurrection

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                    *Congregation invited to stand                                                        

 Announcements

Our first shipment of Trinity Hymnals have arrived!  We now have 100 new red hymnals, enough to use in our worship services!  A special thank you to all who have contributed so far.  Donations are still gratefully accepted to complete our target number of 160.  If you see that the songs are blessing your heart, you may still order a green copy for home devotional use.  May God bless us as we strive to worship Him together in song.

A Call for Hymnal Helpers!  If you would like to help unpack, stamp, label, and distribute our new Trinity Hymnals, you could be a Hymnal Helper!  See Kathy Dole to arrange a convenient time to meet at the church office.

Sit’n’Sew, or stand’n’iron, or sort’n’suggest ideas for donation quilt-making!  Come with your talents, needles & thread!  Come with your sewing machine!  Come and make quilts for people in need, the prettiest you’ve ever seen!  Thursday, April 12^th 10:00 am - ?  We will plan to work in the Adult Sunday School room.  Feel free to bring a bag lunch and work as long as you like!

Calendar

Tuesday, April 10^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  Come prepare to discuss chapters 5-6 in Piper (“Debtor’s Ethic” and “Serving God”).

Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 11^th  

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Sunday, April 15^th

Bruce Brown will be bringing the morning message.

Sunday, April 22^nd

Pulpit Exchange Sunday!  Dayle Keefer, our new WNY & Penn CCCC Area Representative, has coordinated a pulpit exchange program,

in which our WNY pastors “swap” churches for a day.  Derek will be preaching at Fluvanna (Jamestown), and Todd Venman (Wiltsie Community in Russell, Penn) will be our special guest.  Be praying about this experiment, that it might strengthen bonds among our churches and be a whole lot of fun.

			The flowers at the front of the church today are in loving memory of family and friends whom have gone home to Glory.

                                                                  

First Congregational Church of North Collins

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 1, 2012

Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………… Psalm 138:1-8
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise (insert) … All Glory, Laud, and Honor

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn #190 …………………………………………………… Rejoice, the Lord is King
*Hymn #13 …………………………………………… Crown Him With Many Crowns
*Hymn #18………………………………………………………………… All Hail the Power

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament …………………… 2 Kings 18:17-37 (Pew Bible pg. 603-05)
New Testament ……………………… 3 John 1-13 (Pew Bible pg. 1907-1908)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text (see insert) ................. “Christ’s Triumphal Entry”

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

PALM SUNDAY

Jesus Christ is the prophet like Moses.

He has come to reveal the words and works of God.

True disciples follow him back up the mountain.

*Hymn of Faith #596 ………………………………… O Word of God Incarnate
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory

*Doxology ………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
*Benediction

Postlude                                               *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In order to free up people’s evening schedules during Holy Week, there will no choir practice or Bible study on Wednesday. Also note that Derek will be out of the study the following week, but plan to join us April 18th, when we resume our study in Hebrews, “The Supremacy of Christ.” Be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Dewey Missionary Ladies are constructing Hygiene Kits for overnight visitors at the Cornerstone Manor. If you have any small shampoos, conditioners, lipsticks, deodorants, or travel toothpastes/toothbrushes, you may donate them to this group. Thank you for your generosity!

CALENDAR

Sunday, April 1st
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by Balloon, Scoot & Boogie and refreshments.

Thursday, April 5th MAUNDY THURSDAY (Communion) Service at 6:30 pm

Friday, April 6th GOOD FRIDAY (with our Wesleyan friends) at 6:30 pm. It’s our turn to host this special service. In keeping with this solemn, reflective occasion, we will not share refreshments afterward.

Sunday, April 8th EASTER SUNDAY
          Prayer & Praise at 9:30 am
          Light Breakfast Buffet at 10:00 am
          Family Worship at 10:45 am

Sunday, April 22^nd                                                                                Pulpit Exchange Sunday! Dayle Keefer, our new WNY & Penn CCCC Area Representative, has coordinated a pulpit exchange program, in which our WNY pastors “swap” churches for a day. Derek will be preaching at Fluvanna (Jamestown), and Todd Venman (Wiltsie Community in Russell, Penn.) will be our special guest. Be praying about this experiment, that it might strengthen bonds among our churches and be a whole lot of fun.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin Sunday, March 25, 2012

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, MARCH 25, 2012

Sunday School 9:30 am ▪ Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………… O Day of Rest & Gladness
*Call to Worship …………………………………………… Psalm 135:1-21
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #26 ………………………… Come, Thou Fount
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #75 ………………………………………………… To God Be The Glory
*Chorus #63 ………………………………………………… Rock Of My Salvation
*Chorus #124 ……………………………………………… I Stand In Awe

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament…………………………………… 2 Kings 18:1-16 (Pew Bible pg. 602-03)
New Testament ………………………………… 2 John 1-13 (Pew Bible pg. 1905-06)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  .........  1 Kings 17:1-16

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

STORM WARNING

God’s prosecuting attorney announces his “case” against Ahab.

But only Jesus can protect covenant breakers from the wrath to come.

*Hymn of Faith #530 ……………………………… A Shelter in the Time of Storm

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                            *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

HOLY WEEK BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY

Sunday, April 1st     PALM SUNDAY
Thursday, April 5th  MAUNDY THURSDAY (Communion) Service at 6:30 pm
Friday, April 6th       GOOD FRIDAY (with our Wesleyan friends) at 6:30 pm. It’s our turn to host this special service. In keeping with this solemn, reflective occasion, we will not share refreshments afterward.
Sunday, April 8th       EASTER SUNDAY
                                      Prayer & Praise at 9:30 am
                                      Light Breakfast Buffet at 10:00 am
                                      Family Worship at 10:45 am

There is still time to donate to the Dorothy Steff Hymnal Fund! We will be placing the first order this week, for half of what we need to supply all the pews in the sanctuary! Donations for a 2nd major purchase will, of course, be accepted. Thank you to all who have contributed so far!

Dewey Missionary Ladies are constructing Hygiene Kits for overnight visitors at the Cornerstone Manor. If you have any small shampoos, conditioners, lipsticks, deodorants, or travel toothpastes/toothbrushes, you may donate them to this group. Thank you for your generosity!

CALENDAR

Tuesday, March 27th
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 4 in Piper (“Justification”).

Wednesday, March 28th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. This week we’ll be evaluating the next hymn in our series on church music (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Sunday, April 1st
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by games and refreshments.