First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, July 21, 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, July 21, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am   

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 99:1-9

*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #164 …………………  Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #96 ……………………………………………………  Behold, What Manner of Love

*Chorus #26 ……………………………………………………………………  Father, I Adore You

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………  2 Chronicles 17:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 696-697)

New Testament  …………………………… Matthew 11:20-30 (Pew Bible p. 1513-1514)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………  Philippians 3:10-12

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

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

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

The Patience of God ²

Paul’s strong language about judgment reflects the strong language throughout the 

New Testament.  True disciples take it to heart and repent

– before God’s patience runs out.

*Chorus

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group heads out to Harrisburg for the 2013 Missions Trip on Sunday, August 4^th.  The vans will be leaving from here at 12:00 noon.  Be praying for our team as it seeks to serve, learn, and grow in Christian discipleship.  They will be returning on Friday, August 9^th.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, July 26^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.

As we move into a season of family travel and light attendance, be praying for the church’s continued financial stability during these challenging months.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, July 24^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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re beginning a survey of Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thank you to our hosts, Olive and Don Hill, for a beautiful place

to worship our Lord and fellowship with one another at our annual picnic today.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, July 14, 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, July 14, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am   

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 89, p. 820

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #102 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Don’t You Know

*Chorus #10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………  Thou Art Worthy

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 16:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 695-696)

New Testament  …………………………………………… Matthew 11:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 1512-1513)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 3:10-12

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

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

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

The Patience of God

Postponed judgment confuses many.  True disciples regard God’s “slowness” as 

an example of his patience, and they take heed – before it runs out.

*Hymn of Faith #100 ………………………………………………………………………………………  Holy, Holy, Holy

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

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for life lessons for life lessons from Ruth.  This is the mission trip preparation meeting.  Youth and parents of youth planning to go need to be there.

  Also, bring your health insurance card.

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

in the office over the copy machine.

As we move into a season of family travel and light attendance, be praying for the church’s continued financial stability during these challenging months.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, July 17^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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re beginning a survey of Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

NEXT 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.  Bring your favorite picnic dish to pass.  Pray for sun!

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, July 7, 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, July 7, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 97:1-12

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #526 …………………………………………………  Blessed Are the Sons of God

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 15:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 694-695)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 10:24-42 (Pew Bible p. 1511-1512)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………….……………………………………………………………………  2 Kings 5:1-3

Sermon …………………………………………………..……………………………….……………………  Lance Ostman

Are You Ready?

*Hymn of Faith #251 ………………………………………………………………………  Beneath the Cross of 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 Lance and Laura Ostman back to North Collins!  The Ostmans have served for many years as missionaries in the Philippines among the Higaunan people.  Let’s give Lance our full attention as he opens God’s Word for us this morning

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.  A fellowship meal following the service

is NOT planned for next week.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, July 9^th

Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm.  Be prepared to discuss Chapters 21 & 22 in Piper (“Tanks/Peashooters” and “Uncertainty/Humility”).

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

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

Sunday, July 14^th

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Ruth.  This is the mission trip preparation meeting.  Youth and parents of youth planning to go need to be there.  Also, bring your health insurance card.

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 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.