First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 24, 2013

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, February 24, 2013

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 #165 …………  Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #10 ……………………………………………………………………………………  Beauty for Ashes

*Hymn #152 ………………………………………………………………  The Law of the Lord is Perfect

*Hymn of the Month #547 ………………………………………………  With Harps and With Viols

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………  2 Chronicles 1:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 674-675)

New Testament  ………………………….………………… Revelation 22:8-21 (Pew Bible p. 1939)

Memory Verse …………..…………………………………………………………………………  Isaiah  53:1-2

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  

Sermon …………………………………………………………………………….……………………  Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #674 …………………………………………….…………………  I Need Thee Every Hour

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to all who supported the 3DYouth Group’s involvement in the 30-Hour Famine through sponsorships, contributing food items, or praying for them.  Though challenging, it was a positive, rewarding experience.  More details to come.

Cookbook Update:  We have over 100 delicious recipes for the 1^st edition FCC Family Cookbook!  There is still time to include your family favorites.  Deadline for submitting recipes is Sunday, March 10^th.  That will give me time to format, categorize, print and bind for a May book release!  Thank you all for your time and sharing “family secrets”.   ~  Lori

CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 26^th

Elders’ meeting at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 15-16 in Piper’s book (“Save the Saints” and “Truth of Hell”).

Wednesday, February 27^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’re approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Friday, March 1^st

ISI Buffalo Banquet will be held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.  ISI President, Doug Shaw, will be the keynote speaker.  Cost is $30.  If you are interested in carpooling to the ISI banquet this Friday, see Alice.

Saturday, March 2^nd

A Deacon meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am at the church.

Sunday, March 3^rd

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Ruth followed by “Human Foosball” and refreshments.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 17, 2013

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, February 17, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 52:1-9

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302 …………………………………  Come, Christians, Join to Sing

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #91 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  At the Cross

*Chorus #12 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 29:21-30 (Pew Bible p. 672-673)

New Testament  ………………………………………………… Revelation 22:1-7 (Pew Bible p. 1937-38)

Memory Verse ……………..………………………...………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  …………………………………………………….…………………………………………  Acts 17:1-15

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

Standing Firm Against All Odds

Believers can serve the Lord with joy and confidence to the end

 – not because they  have what it takes, but because Jesus does

*Hymn of Faith #416 ………………………………….…………………………  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans

IN 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES! 

Pizza will be served at 1:00 pm, and then it’s off to distribute fliers for the

 30-Hour Famine food drive.  Bring your permission slips

and report on your fundraising!   

Be praying for our young people as they participate in the 30-Hour Famine

 in Angola on Friday and Saturday.   

Because of Derek’s involvement in the 30-Hour Famine,

Bruce Brown will bring next week’s message.

From John Brown at Seneca Gospel Mission:

“This week (Feb 18-22) is an ‘off’ week for our night programs.  If you’re free day or night, I’ve got a few projects that could use extra hands.  Maybe a little painting, drywall and some organizing to spiff this ministry center up a bit.” 

CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 20^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’re approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, February 21^st

Sit’n’Sew Day will begin at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.  You may like to Cut’n’Tie, or Iron’n’Sort, as well as Sit’n’Sew!  All are welcome!

Friday, March 1^st

ISI Buffalo Banquet will be held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.  ISI President, Doug Shaw, will be the keynote speaker.  Cost is $30.  See Harriett for more details.  Deadline for registration is Tuesday, February 26^th.

Saturday, March 2^nd

A Deacon meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am at the church.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 10, 2013

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, February 10, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 50:1-23

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #94 ……………………………………………  How Firm A Foundation

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn #152 ………………………………………………………………………………  The Law of the Lord is Perfect

*Hymn of the Month #547 …………………………………………………………  With Harps and With Viols

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 29:10-20 (Pew Bible p. 671-672)

New Testament  …………………………………………… Revelation 21:15-27 (Pew Bible p. 1937-38)

Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………..…………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

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

Eschatology Is for Every Day

Paul calls believers to live with the “last things” in view.

Such thoughts help concentrate the mind – and prepare the heart.

*Hymn of Faith #180 ………………………………………….…………………  I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our Church phone tree is being revised this month with current names and numbers.  Please see Kathy Dole soon to confirm that she has your correct name and number!  Thanks!

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, February 15^th at 2:00 p.m.  (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.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, February 13^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’re approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, February 14^th

Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10:00 am.  Devotions will be led by Laura Temple.  All are welcome.

Sunday, February 17^th

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 1:00 pm for pizza and prayer, then it’s off to distribute fliers for the 30-Hour Famine food drive.  Bring your permission slips and report on your fundraising!  30-Hour Famine begins noon Friday the 22^nd.  Congregation:  bring non-perishable food items in for our local food pantry.

Thursday, February 21^st

Sit’n’Sew Day will begin at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.  You may like to Cut’n’Tie, or Iron’n’Sort, as well as Sit’n’Sew!  All are welcome!

Today, February 10^th:  Happy birthday to Marty Dole!

Monday, February 11^th:  Happy birthday to Harriett Rupp!

Best wishes to you both.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 3, 2013

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, February 3, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 48, p. 803

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #82 ………………………………………………………………………………………………  White as Snow

*Hymn of the Month #547 ………………………………………………………  With Harps and With Viols

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 29:1-9 (Pew Bible p. 671)

New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Revelation 21:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1937)

Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-14

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message  ……………………………………..………………………….……………………  Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #246 ……………………………………………………………….…………………  Man of Sorrows

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings – on Communion Sunday’s, the 2^nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn #431 …………………………………………………………….…………………  A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date. Congregation:  bring non-perishable food items in for the local food pantry.

Our Church phone tree is being revised this month with current names and numbers.  Please see Kathy Dole soon to confirm that she has your correct name and number!  Thanks!

The cookbook is underway with several recipes shared. 

Bring your recipe cards or cookbook in and make a photo copy for Lori

 to include in the 1^st edition FCC Family Cookbook.

  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal following this morning’s service.

CALENDAR

Sunday, February 3^rd

3DYouth Group meets here tonight at 6:00 p.m.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Balloon Relays and refreshments.

Wednesday, February 6^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’re approaching the end of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Even so, it’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, February 9^th

Annual meeting at 10:00 a.m.  Don’t forget:  The constitutional requirement for a quorum of 15 voting members means that everybody’s participation is important!  Let’s carpool if the weather is iffy.

Thursday, February 14^th

Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10:00 am.  Devotions will be led by Laura Temple.  All are welcome.

Thursday, February 21^st

Sit’n’Sew Day will begin at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room.  You may like to Cut’n’Tie, or Iron’n’Sort, as well as Sit’n’Sew!  All are welcome!

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted.  Any other business by the people will also be transacted.  Trustee terms expiring this year are Lynda Francis and Tony Marano.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 27, 2013

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, January 27, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………  Psalm 47:1-9

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #301 ………………  Join All the Glorious Names

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #56 ………………………………………  O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing

*Chorus #53 ………………………………………………………………………………  My Peace

*Hymn of the Month #304 …………………………  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………  1 Chronicles 28:11-21 (Pew Bible p. 670)

New Testament  ……………………… Revelation 20:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 1936-37)

Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………  John 1:1-13

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon

Sermon Text  ……………………………………….……………………  2 Kings 25:1-30   

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

The King’s Table

Jehoiachin’s dramatic “reversal” points to the believer’s hope of restoration.

  In Christ, God gives our story a new ending – table fellowship with the king!

*Hymn of Faith #599 …………………………………  Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

The cookbook is underway with several recipes shared. 

Bring your recipe cards or cookbook in and make a photo copy for Lori

 to include in the 1^st edition FCC Family Cookbook.

  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting scheduled for Sat, February 9^th at 10:00 am.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the week – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!  J

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date. Congregation:  bring non-perishible food items in for the local food pantry.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 29^th

Elders’ meeting at 6:00 p.m.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 13 (“Christian Biography”) and 14 (“Hard Texts”) in Piper.

Wednesday, January 30^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’re moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 3^rd

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 fully advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.  We WILL share a fellowship meal together following the service.  Bring a dish to pass!

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

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted.  Any other business by the people will also be transacted.  Trustee terms expiring this year are Lynda Francis and Tony Marano.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 20, 2013

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, January 20, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 46:1-11

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 ……………………………………………  Lead On, O King Eternal

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #180 …………………………………………………………………………………  Come Let Us Worship

*Chorus #100 ………………………………………………………………………  Create In Me a Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………  1 Chronicles 25:1-28:10 (Pew Bible p. 663-670)

New Testament  …………………………………………… Revelation 19:11-21 (Pew Bible p. 1935-36)

Memory Verse ……………..………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-11

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon

Sermon Text  ……………………………………..…………….……………………  2 Kings 23:24-30; 24:1-20   

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

Far as the Curse Is Found

Fallen Jerusalem is a picture of fallen humanity.  But it points to the hope

 of restoration – table fellowship with Christ in the kingdom of God.

*Hymn of Faith #296 ………………………………………………….…………………  All Hail The Power

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

“Wish I had that recipe!”  Have you said that after one of our potluck’s?  One of our projects for 2013 is to print a FCC Family Cookbook.  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.  Lori Clapper will attempt to put this together in hopes of having it ready by Mother’s Day.  So, start writing out or photo coping your recipes and get them to Lori in the coming weeks.

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date.

Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 9^th at 10:00 am.  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!  J

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

in the office over the copy machine.

CALENDAR

TONIGHT, Sunday, January 20^th

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

Wednesday, January 23^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’re moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

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, January 13, 2013

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, January 13, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 44:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #173 ………………………………………  Praise Him!  Praise Him!

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #29 ……………………………………………………………………………………  Great Is The Lord

*Hymn of the Month #304 ……………………………………………  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 24:1-31 (Pew Bible p. 662-663)

New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 19:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 1934-35)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:6-7

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………………….……………………  2 Kings 23:4-30   

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

New Beginnings

Josiah’s Passover celebrates God’s taking the people out of Egypt.

But Christ has come to take Egypt out of the people.

*Hymn of Faith #605 ……………………………….……………………  All the Way My Saviour Leads Me

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

“Wish I had that recipe!”  Have you said that after one of our potluck’s?  One of our projects for 2013 is to print a FCC Family Cookbook.  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.  Lori Clapper will attempt to put this together in hopes of having it ready by Mother’s Day.  So, start writing out or photo coping your recipes and get them to Lori in the coming weeks.

3DYouth Group:  30-Hour Famine is approaching!  February 22-23 … save the date.

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!  J

CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 15^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Come prepared to discuss Chapters 13 (“Christian Biography”) and 14 (“Hard Texts”) in Piper.

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  This will be the 2013 budget meeting.

Wednesday, January 16^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’re moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, January 18^th

Check out “Ask the Pastor” 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.

Sunday, January 20^th

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Sponge Ball Mania 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, Sunday, January 6, 2013

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, January 6, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading #42, p. 800

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #55 …………………………………………………  To God Be the Glory

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #12 …………………………………………………………………  Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

*Hymn of the Month #304 …………………………………………………  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 23:1-32 (Pew Bible p. 660-662)

New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 18:9-24 (Pew Bible p. 1933-34)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………………………………  John 1:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

“Banner Bingo” ………………………………………..………………………….……………………  Derek Yoder  

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

*Hymn #359 …………………………………………………….……………………  Blest Be the Tie That Binds  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

“Wish I had that recipe!”  Have you said that after one of our potluck’s?  One of our projects for 2013 is to print a FCC Family Cookbook.  Let’s include not only our potluck favorites, but your own family recipes too.  Lori Clapper will attempt to put this together in hopes of having it ready by Mother’s Day.  So, start writing out or photo coping your recipes and get them to Lori in the coming weeks.

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!  J

CALENDAR

TONIGHT!  Sunday, January 6^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by favorite board games and refreshments.

Wednesday, January 9^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’re moving into Chapter 13 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, January 10^th

Dewey Missionary Society will be meeting this week at 10:00 am.  Come prepared to discuss budget proposals for 2013.

Tuesday, January 15^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Come prepared to discuss Chapters 13 (“Christian Biography”) and 14 (“Hard Texts”) in Piper.

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.  This will be the 2013 budget meeting.

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.