First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 30, 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, June 30, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 96:1-6

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #598 …………………………  Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #15 …………………………………………………………………………  Break Into Songs of Joy

*Chorus #18 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Come and See

*Chorus #32 ………………………………………………………………………………………  He Is Our Peace

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 14:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 693)

New Testament  ………………………..………………………… Matthew 10:1-20 (Pew Bible p. 1510)

Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………..…………………………………………………………  1 Peter 5:8-13

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

Watch Out for that Roaring Lion!

*Hymn of Faith #575 …………………………………………………………………  Soldiers of Christ Arise

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

June is a month of heavy expenses.  Please pray for our continued financial stability and consider extra ways you might help during these challenging months.

Next week, Missionaries Lance and Laura Ostman will be with us during

 our morning worship service.

CALENDAR

TONIGHT!  Sunday, June 30^th

Sunday Night Out … if there is no rain!  Let’s meet at Lynda & Barry Francis’s home at 10917 Gowanda State Road (next to Dollar General) at 5:00 pm.  Hot dogs and drink will be provided … bring a side dish, snack or dessert to share as well as your own lawn chair.  Leave your swim suit at home … no pool … but there will be games for the kids.

Tuesday, July 2^nd

Elders’ meeting at church (chapters 21 & 22 in Piper).

Wednesday, July 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’re well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up Malachi’s and plan to tackle Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 21^st

Our annual outdoor service followed by picnic is scheduled for this day at Olive and Don Hill’s home on Langford Road.  Plan on worshiping the Lord at our usual 9:30 am time overlooking the water followed by a good time of fellowship over lunch.  Pray for sun!

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 23, 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, June 23, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 95:1-7

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #110 ……………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

*Hymn #38 ………………………………………………………  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………  2 Chronicles 13:1-22 (Pew Bible p. 692-693)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 9:18-38 (Pew Bible p. 1509-1510)

Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………..………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

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

The Word at Work (2)

True disciples give themselves to the Lord

by giving themselves to his word – and are changed.

*Hymn of Faith #537 …………………………………………………………………  Take Time to be Holy

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June is a month of heavy expenses.  Please pray for our continued financial stability

 and consider extra ways you might help during these challenging months.

CALENDAR

TONIGHT!  Sunday, June 23^rd

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by whiffle ball with MPB and pizza to follow.

Wednesday, June 26^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 well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up Malachi’s and plan to tackle Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, June 27^th

Sit’n’Sew Day.  Any and all are welcome to help beginning at 10:00 am. 

Sunday, June 30^th

Our 1^st Sunday Night Out for the season …

 

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, June 16, 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, June 16, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 93:1-5

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #347 ………………………………  The Church’s One Foundation

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #110 ………………………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

*Hymn #181 ……………………………………………………………………………  We Come, O Christ, To You

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 12:1-16 (Pew Bible p. 691-692)

New Testament  …………………………………………… Matthew 9:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 1508-1509)

Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………..……………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

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

The Word at Work

God speaks through the prophets and apostles.

True disciples near his voice in the words of scripture – and they follow.

*Hymn of Faith #688 …………………………………………………………………  Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

As we approach the end of the academic year and the warmer months beyond, let’s be praying for a safe, refreshing summer together. 

See the enclosed list of dates for your summer church calendar.

The church’s financial statement for May 2013 is posted for review

in the office over the copy machine.

June is a month of heavy expenses.  Please pray for our continued financial stability and consider extra ways you might help during these challenging months.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, June 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.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 19^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 well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up Malachi’s 6^th and final oracle and plan to tackle Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, June 20^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Saturday, June 22^nd

Ladies Tea hosted by Shirley Reed & Lucille Minekime … 12:30 pm at Shirley’s home at 3150 School Street.

Sunday, June 23^rd

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by whiffle ball with MPB and pizza to follow.

Thursday, June 27^th

Sit’n’Sew Day.  Any and all are welcome to help beginning at 10:00 am. 

Sunday, June 30^th

Our 1^st Sunday Night Out for the season … 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, June 9th

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, June 9, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 92:1-4

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #342 ……………………  Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #10 ………………………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 11:1-23 (Pew Bible p. 689-691)

New Testament  …………………………………………… Matthew 8:14-34 (Pew Bible p. 1507-1508)

Memory Verse ……………..…………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………….……………………  1 Peter 2:1-12

Sermon ………………………………………………..………………………….……………………  T. David Gordon

Living Stones

*Hymn of Faith #678 …………………………………………………………………………………  Trusting Jesus

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

We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins and to our fellowship.  Dr. Gordon currently serves as Professor of Religion and Greek

 at Grove City College and has been our teaching guest for this year’s

 10^th Leadership Forum.  Let’s give him our full attention as he opens

God’s Word for us this morning.

As we approach the end of the academic year and the warmer months beyond, let’s be praying for a safe, refreshing summer together. 

See the enclosed list of dates for your summer church calendar.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 11^th

Elders meeting at 6:00 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapter 19 (“Affliction & Comfort”) and Chapter 20 (“Deep River”) in Piper.

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, June 12^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 well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up Malachi’s 6^th and final oracle and plan to tackle Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, June 13^th

Sit’n’Sew Day.  Any and all are welcome to help beginning at 10:00 am.  Our next Sit’n’Sew will be Thursday, June 27^th.

Sunday, June 16^th

Adults and teens will meet in together for a Concert of Prayer during the Sunday School hour at 9:30 am.  (Our summer schedule will begin June 23^rd with Sunday School suspended until September and family worship time beginning at 9:30 am).

Thursday, June 20^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Saturday, June 22^nd

Ladies Tea hosted by Shirley Reed … details to come!

Sunday, June 23^rd

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Sunday, June 30^th

Our 1^st Sunday Night Out for the season … details to follow.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 2, 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, June 2, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 90, p. 816

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #110 ……………………………………………………  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

*Hymn #420 …………………………………………………………………  At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 10:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 688-689)

New Testament  ………………………………………………………… Matthew 8:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1507)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Receiving New Members Into Fellowship

                       Bruce and Shirley Brown, Julia Haney, Katie Yoder and Rebekah Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #424 …………………………………………………  Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless

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 …………………………………………………………………….…………………  Blest Be the Tie that Binds

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for life lessons

 from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Several people have expressed interest in joining our fellowship as members – Bruce and Shirley Brown, Julia Haney, Katie Yoder and Rebekah Yoder.

They have all met the church’s requirements, and the elders are happy to recommend each for membership.  We are planning to proceed with this

happy event during this morning’s service.

As we approach the end of the academic year and the warmer months beyond, let’s be praying for a safe, refreshing summer together. 

See the enclosed list of dates for your summer church calendar.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 5^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’ve begun a survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up Malachi’s 6^th oracle and plan to tackle Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 8^th

We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10^th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme:

Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship.

“The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  See the sign-up in the foyer.

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, May 26, 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, May 26, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 87:1-7

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #167 …………………………………  When Morning Gilds the Skies

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Chorus #125 ………………………………………………………………  I Will Delight In the Law of the Lord

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 9:13-31 (Pew Bible p. 687-688)

New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Matthew 7:15-29 (Pew Bible p. 1506)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………..………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 2:5-12

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

Table Manners

Learning to live like children of God in the household of faith.

*Hymn of Faith #388 ………………………………………  Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

 A fellowship meal following the service is NOT planned at this time.

Several people have expressed interest in joining our fellowship as members – Bruce and Shirley Brown, Julia Haney, Katie Yoder, and Rebekah Yoder.

  They have all met the church’s membership requirements, and the elders

 are happy to recommend each for membership.  We are planning

 to proceed with this event during next week’s service. 

If there are questions or concerns, please see Derek or an Elder.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, May 29^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 well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re looking at Malachi’s 5^th oracle (“Return to Me and I Will Return to You”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 1^st

Sunday School Teacher meeting here at church beginning at 10:00 am.

Sunday, June 2^nd

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Saturday, June 8^th

We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10^th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme:

Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship.

 “The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  See the sign-up in the foyer.

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, May 12, 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, May 12, 2013

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

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 85:8-13

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #164 ………………………  O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #88 ………………………………  With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring

*Hymn #392 ……………………………………………………………………  O Day of Rest and Gladness

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 8:1-18 (Pew Bible p. 685-686)

New Testament  …………………………………………… Matthew 6:19-34 (Pew Bible p. 1504-1505)

Memory Verse ……………..……………………………………………………………………………  Mark 16:1-8

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………….……………………  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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

The Wrath to Come

The final pages of human history set the stage for Christian living.  Eschatology is for everyday!

*Hymn of Faith #601 …………………………………………………………………………  Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On this Mother’s Day, we pray God’s special blessing on all the moms represented in our fellowship this morning.

¾ Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, May 17^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

Tuesday, May 14^th

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.

Wednesday, May 15^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 well into our survey of the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re looking at Malachi’s 4^th oracle (“Where Is the God of Justice?”).  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, May 19^th

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth followed by activities and refreshments.

Saturday, June 8^th

We are pleased to welcome T. David Gordon back to North Collins for our 10^th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Gordon, who currently serves as Professor of Greek and Religion at Grove City College, will address the theme: Meeting With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship. “The God who banished us from his presence and barred us from it with cherubim and flaming swords,” says Dr. Gordon, “will one day redeem us in the last Adam; and ‘the dwelling place of God will be with men, and he will dwell with them.’”  Plan now to join us for what is sure to be an enjoyable, challenging time of study and application.  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.