First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 56:1-13

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #194 ……………………………………  O Come, O Come Emmanuel

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #193 …………………………………………………………………………  Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

*Hymn 213 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  What Child Is This?

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 121:1-8

Presentation of the First Advent Banner

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………  Luke 1:5-25

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

The PropheticWord Made Sure

Jesus Christ is the long-awaited prophet like Moses.

He reveals the words and ways of God,

leading us to the heavenly land of promise.

*Prophet Hymn  ………………………………….…………………………………………  O Come Let Us Adore Him

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This week marks the beginning of Advent 2012!  Our morning worship services will commemorate the season with Advent candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  This year’s theme is “Advent of the Messiah, Our Prophet, Priest, and King”.  Let’s prepare our hearts together for this special season.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as they work to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2013.  To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the coming weeks.  Pray with us during this important time in our church.

Seneca Gospel Mission needs new winter hats and gloves and gifts for 40+ boys and girls, ages Pre-K to Grade 11.  We are collecting items by the church office Christmas tree through December 9.  Thank you for your thoughtful giving to inner-city families in Buffalo.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, December 5^th       

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for prayer and Bible study at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 12 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, don’t forget your T. David Gordon homework!

Thursday, December 6^th

Dewey ladies, let’s meet at the church at 10:00 am to set up for Saturday’s luncheon.

Friday, December 7^th

Sunday School Christmas program Practice at church from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Saturday, December 8^th

The annual Ladies Christmas Luncheon is planned for 12:00 noon.  Come and bring a friend or family member.  Sign up for a salad, main dish, or dessert, and bring a nonperishable food item to send back with our speaker from  City Mission, Sue Cervi.

Sunday, December 9^th   

3DYouth is planning to help wait tables at the annual Operation Good Neighbor Volunteer Dinner.  Meet at First Church of Evans at 1:00 pm.  Serve at 1:30 pm.  Enjoy pizza with your fellow waiters at 3:30 pm.

Sunday, December 16^th

Christmas Tea at the Parsonage from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

Sunday, December 23^rd

Sunday School Christmas Program, “Jesus, the Greatest Prophet” .

Monday, December 24^th  - Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 30^th  - End-of-Year Slideshow.  Garry needs pictures, if anyone has more to share as we remember the blessings and memories from the past year.

Sermon: Sunday, November 25, 2012

Covenants and Lost Causes

2 Kings 23.1-20

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, November 18, 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, November 18, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 37:1-7, 39-40

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 ………………………………………  Come, Thou Almighty King

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #57 ………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul

*Chorus #44 ……………………………………………………………………………………  I’m Forever Grateful

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 21:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 657-58)

New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 17:1-8 (Pew Bible p. 1931-32)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………… Colossians  3:12-17

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….…………………………………………………  2 Kings 22:8-20

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

Rent Hearts& Rent Garments

The story of the lost book is a cautionary tale:

 True disciples tremble before God’s word.

*Hymn of Faith #136 ……………………………………………………  Thy Word Have I Hid in My Heart

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as they work to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2013.  To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the coming weeks.  Pray with us during this important time in our church.

Seneca Gospel Mission needs non-perishable food, home goods, new winter hats and gloves, and gifts for 40+ boys and girls, ages Pre-K to Grade 11.  We are collecting items by the church office Christmas tree through December 9.  Thank you for your thoughtful giving to inner-city families in Buffalo.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, November 21^st at 2:00 pm.  (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity.  “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 pm up on the hill for a joint Thanksgiving service with our friends at the Wesleyan Church.  The service will include singing, scripture, and testimonies.  You may want to bring a favorite dessert or non-sweet snack to share for the time of fellowship to follow.  Plan now to be part of this special service.

The church’s financial statement for October 2012 is posted for review

 in the office over the copy machine.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 21^st

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is suspended this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  But join us the following week (November 28^th) for our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, don’t forget your T. David Gordon homework!

Sunday, November 25^th

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans to help out with their traditional Hanging of the Greens at 6:00 pm followed by life lessons from Timothy and refreshments.

Saturday, December 8^th

The annual Ladies Christmas Luncheon is planned at 12:00 noon.   City Mission speaker Sue Cervi is planning to be with us.

I would just like to encourage everyone to keep up the good work on your Bible Memory program.  It is indeed mental work, but what great benefits I am noting in my own life, as well as the lives of others around me! 

Remember that this is not a race, but a way to nurture each other in the Word of God and in Christian living as we become more aware of how God wants us to be.  So, if you have fallen back, or can’t keep up with some of our younger memorizers, please don’t give up!  If I can do it, you can too! 

Start again!  Start today!  We want to be able to say,

“Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.”  

 -  Kathy Dole

 Colossians 3:12-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

¹² Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, ¹³ bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. ¹⁴ And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. ¹⁵ And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. ¹⁶ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. ¹⁷ And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sunday, November 11, 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, November 11, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 36:5-12

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #57 ………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul

*Chorus #61 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 20:1-8 (Pew Bible p. 656-57)

New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 16:8-21 (Pew Bible p. 1930-31)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………………… Colossians  3:12-17

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….…………………………………………………………  2 Kings 22:1-7

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

A Son Is Given

Josiah was a child of prophecy.  But his reforms pointed to a more perfect son, the royal Christ, who would stand in the breach between God and his people.

*Hymn of Faith #59 ………………………………………….……………………  Forever Settled in the Heavens  

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us downstairs following the service for our Harvest Fellowship Meal. 

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it gears up to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2013.  To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments pertaining to the nominating process, see Olive, Fred or Derek in the coming weeks.  Pray with us during this important time in our church.

CALENDAR

TONIGHT!  Sunday, November 11^th 

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Turkey Bowling and refreshments.

Tuesday, November 13^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, November 14^th     

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 12 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Thursday, November 15^th

Dewey Missionary will be meeting this week at 10:00 am to read missionary letters, and pray for their needs.  We are also beginning to plan for the Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon on December 8^th at noon.  More details to come, but save the date!  City Mission speaker Sue Cervi is planning to be with us.

Sunday, November 18^th

Join us next week, up on the hill, for a joint Thanksgiving service with our friends at the Wesleyan Church.  The evening will begin at 6:00 pm and will include singing, scripture, and testimonies.  Consider bringing a favorite dessert or non-sweet snack to share for the time of fellowship to follow.  Plan now to be part of this special service.

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, Sunday, November 4, 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, November 4, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………   Psalter Reading 34, p. 796f.

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #253 ………………………………………………………  There Is A Fountain

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #57 ………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul

*Chorus #72 ………………………………………………………………………………………  The Sweetest Name of All

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 19:14-19 (Pew Bible p. 656)

New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Revelation 16:1-7 (Pew Bible p. 1930)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Colossians  3:12-15

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message …………………………………….……………………………………… Alice Yoder

“New Clothes for a New Day”

*Hymn of Faith #654 ………………………………………………….……………………  O Jesus, I Have Promised  

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

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

Offertory

*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Closing Hymn …………………………………………………….……………………  Blessed Be the Tie That Binds  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us downstairs following next week’s service for a fellowship meal with a harvest theme.  See the sign-up in the foyer.

A joint Thanksgiving service being planned with our friends at the Wesleyan Church on the evening of Sunday, November 18^th.  It will include singing, scripture, testimonies, and an extended time of fellowship.  Plan now to be part of this special service up on the hill at 6:00 pm.

Thank you so much for your generous giving!  Alice, Laura and Kathy visited Seneca Gospel Mission and Buffalo City Mission last month with our church’s donations of personal care items and three quilts.  John Brown, director of Seneca Gospel Mission, gave a tour of the facility, and shared his heart for inner-city family outreach.  He supervises after school activities, tutoring, and youth activities, which include Bible lessons.  John is also spearheading repairs to the building, including roofing and foundation work, after which some interior remodeling needs to be done.  Pray for John and his work and vision for the mission.  Pray for sufficient funds for vans, and future needs.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 7^th     

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 12 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Sunday, November 11^th 

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Turkey Bowling (seriously!) and refreshments.

Tuesday, November 13^th

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

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.

Sermon, Sunday October 28, 2012

A Prodigal Comes Home (2) --Obedience and faith in the real world.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin Sunday, October 21, 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, October 21, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………   Psalm 32:1-11

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #3 …………………………………  Give To Our God Immortal Praise

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #660 …………………………………………………………  O God Beyond All Praising

*Chorus #59 …………………………………………………………………………………………………  Open Our Eyes

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………  1 Chronicles 18:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 654-55)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Revelation 14:14-20 (Pew Bible p. 1929)

Memory Verse …………………………………………… Colossians  3:12-13

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 5:1-27

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

A Prodigal Comes Homes

The story of Naaman is a classic tale of God’s unexpected love for the nations.

True disciples point in their suffering to the Healer-God,

now revealed in the Savior-Christ.

*Hymn of Faith #673 …………………………………….……………………  Cast Your Burden on the Lord  

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Excerpted from a recent note by Irene Johnson:  “I check the Internet for the Sunday Bulletin, which keeps me a little in touch.  I am 90 but try to accept my limitations and continue to do what I can with gratitude.  My family (siblings) and daughters are very good and, of course, Marie and I work together.  I am spending some time playing the new songs in the new hymnal.  The music is a little different from the gospel songs and a little more challenging.  Please give my greetings and blessing the church family.”

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, October 24^th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity. “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.

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

CALENDAR

Tonight, October 21^st

“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets tonight at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s start at 4:00 pm (that gives you about six hours to finish!) and then adjourn around the fire for hot dogs.

Wednesday, October 10^th   

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 12 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Sunday, October 28^th

It’s our turn to host the fall Singspiration!  Join us for this special service of singing as Jim Raub leads us in a time of commemorating the Thanksgiving and Reformation seasons in song.  Sign up in the foyer to bring your favorite dessert or non-sweet snack.

Sunday, November 11^th  

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Turkey Bowling (seriously!) and refreshments.

Sermon, Sunday, October 14, 2012

Bad News Bears - Elisha's judgement-curse is a reminder that God will not be trifled with --but he will stand with those that fear him.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 7, 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, October 7, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………   Psalm 30 (Psalter Reading 30, p. 794)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #2 ……………………………………………………………  O Worship the King
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #97 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Blessed Assurance
*Chorus #90 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  As We Seek Your Face

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 17:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 652-53)
New Testament  …………………………………………… Revelation 13:11-18 (Pew Bible p. 1927-28)
Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 121:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 2:15-25

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

The Double-Edged Gospel

Elisha’s first two miracles anticipate the “good news” and “bad news”

of the kingdom.  Choose life.

*Hymn of Faith #175 …………………………….……………………  A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord  

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – on Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn…………………………….……………………  Blest Be the Tie That Binds  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

I wish to thank the church for the beautiful bouquet of pink carnations – which happen to my favorite flower!  The birthday cards have left me at a loss for words because the verses were so kind and meaningful.  I shall treasure them.   Many sincere thanks for all your kindnesses, Evelyn Falk

CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 10^th   

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Thursday, October 11^th

Sit’n’Sew here at church at 9:30 am

Sunday, October 14^th

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Capture the Flag and refreshments.

Thursday, October 18^th

Dewey Missionary Society meets here at church at  10:00 am.

Sunday, October 21^st

“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s relax around the fire for hot dogs and good discussion starting around 4:00 pm.

Sunday, October 28^th

It’s our turn to host the fall Singspiration!  Join us for this special service of singing as Jim Raub leads us in a time of commemorating the Thanksgiving and Reformation seasons in song.  Details to follow.

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 Sunday, September 30, 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, September 30, 2012

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 28:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #103 ……………………………  Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Chorus #95 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Be Exalted, O God
*Chorus #89 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  As The Deer
*Chorus #167 ………………………………………………………………………………………  You Are My Hiding Place

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 16:37-43 (Pew Bible p. 652)
New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Revelation 13:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 1927)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 2:1-14

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

THIS SIDE OF PARADISE (2)

Elijah’s “mantle” is a token of Elisha’s authority and status as firstborn son.

  True disciples follow their ascended master with confidence to the end.

*Hymn of Faith #332 …………………………….……………………  Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove  

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*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

This is Evelyn Falk’s 101^st birthday!  Let’s remember her on this special day with prayers, cards and flowers.

Calling all Hymnal Stamping/Distributing Volunteers!  Our last shipment of hymnals has arrived, and it’s time to process them before our next Singspiration, October 28.  Please meet at church this Wednesday, October 3^rd at 10:00 am to finish the job we’ve started.  Thank you!

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 Christy and his body.  A fellowship meal is not being planned at this time.

CALENDAR

Sunday, September 30^th
3DYouth Group gets back on track here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Ultimate Frisbee and refreshments.

Wednesday, October 3^rd  

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Saturday, October 6^th

Join WNY churches at the Stockton Community Church to welcome keynote speaker Todd Venman (Wiltsie) at this year’s CCCC Fall Banquet.  Note:  this year there will also be a Children’s Rally (pre-K thru Grade 6) held at the same time as the banquet and will include Bible stories, games, and crafts.  There is no cost for the children’s meal.  Tickets for the adult banquet are $15.  See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Thursday, October 11^th

Sit’n’Sew here at church at 9:30 am

Sunday, October 21^st

“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s relax around the fire for hot dogs and good discussion starting around 4:00 pm.

Sunday, October 28^th

It’s our turn to host the fall Singspiration!  Join us for this special service of singing as Jim Raub leads us in a time of commemorating the Thanksgiving and Reformation seasons in song.  Details to follow.