Sunday Sermon, September 22, 2013

The Shield of Faith 2

Devilish temptations and lack of love can be serious stumbling blocks to faith. 
True disciples don't give in - and don't give up!

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 29, 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, September 29, 2013

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

Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 115:12-18

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #699 ……………………………………………  Like A River Glorious

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Chorus #52 …………………………………………………………………………………………………  Micah 6:8

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………  2 Chronicles 24:17-27 (Pew Bible p. 708-709)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 14:22-36 (Pew Bible p. 1520-1521)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

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

The Shield of Faith (3)

Apostolic teaching “completes” what is lacking in our faith.

  It’s the foundation we need to stand firm in these last days.

*Hymn of Faith #591 ……………………………………………………………………………………  Jesus Calls Us

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 BEING PLANNED for next week. 

 

  Evelyn Falk will celebrate her 102^nd birthday tomorrow – Sept 30! Don’t forget to sign the card in back or offer her other gestures of our love.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 2^nd

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 surveying the book of Amos.   It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, October 5^th

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Stockton for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program will focus on Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.  There will be a separate meal and program for the children (ages 4-12).  It is not potluck, but we are asking area churches to help provide food for the banquet.  (FCC has been asked to provide vegetable dip; Derek will make the arrangements.)  There is no charge for the meals.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is TODAY, Sunday the 29^th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 6^th

3DYouth gets back on track for the 2013/2014 year.  Join us at 6:00 pm at the First Church of Evans for life lessons from Ruth followed by Ultimate Frisbee and refreshments.

Tuesday, October 8^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.   Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, November 3^rd

Plan now to join Jim Raub and our friends from area churches at 6:30 pm as we host our annual Fall Singspiration, a seasonal favorite for many.

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 15, 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, September 15, 2013

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

Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 113:1-9

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #53 …………………………  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #506 …………………………………  As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised

*Hymn #634 ……………………………………………………………………………  Sweet Hour of Prayer

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 23:1-21 (Pew Bible p. 705-707)

New Testament  ……………………………………………… Matthew 14:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1519-20)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

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

The Shield of Faith

Affliction can be a stumbling block to faith.  True disciples don’t turn back when things heat up.  They know that God’s end-time plan is unfolding

 before their eyes.

*Hymn of Faith #705 ………………………………………………………………  I Know Whom I Have Believed

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The North Collins Junior-Senior High School will be participating in the 1^st Annual “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students work together to make a difference in our community.  The school supplies free labor, but interested community residents provide the “jobs” and materials (e.g. paint, shovel, lawn mower, hammer and nails, etc.).  See applications in the foyer for details.

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

in the office over the copy machine.

A reminder from the Deaconesses:  If you put someone on the prayer list

 and would like an appropriate card to go out from the church

(sympathy, congratulations, etc. ), please give Laura Temple the address.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, September 18^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 surveying the book of Amos.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 19^th

Dewey Missionary meeting here at church.

Saturday, September 21^st

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

Saturday, October 5^th

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Stockton for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program will focus on Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.  There will be a separate meal and program for the children (ages 4-12).  It is not potluck, but we are asking area churches to help provide food for the banquet.  (FCC has been asked to provide vegetable dip; Derek will make the arrangements.)  There will be no charge for the meals.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, September 29^th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

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 8, 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, September 8, 2013

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

Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 111, p. 826

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #506 ……………………………………  As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised

*Hymn #650 ………………………………………………………………………  I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 22:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 704-705)

New Testament  …………………………………………………… Matthew 13:44-58 (Pew Bible p. 1519)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 4:4-9

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Children’s Message ………………………………………………………………………………………  Lori Clapper

                                                     Choices

*Hymn of Faith #688 ………………………………………………………………………  Have Thine Own Way

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

The North Collins Junior-Senior High School will be participating in the 1^st Annual “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students work together to make a difference in our community.  The school supplies free labor, but interested community residents provide the “jobs” and materials (e.g. paint, shovel, lawn mower, hammer and nails, etc.).  See applications in the foyer for details.

Join us tonight at the Doles’ after the Bills game around 4:30 – 5:00 for a “Sunday Night Out” pizza party.  We will celebrate our first year or memorizing scripture as a whole church family!  Pizza will be provided by the Sunday School teachers, so feel free to bring a salad or dessert, or just come and enjoy!

CALENDAR

Tuesday, September 10^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  Be prepared to discuss Chapter 24 in Piper (“Minister in Calamity”).

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 11^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 surveying the book of Amos.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 12^th

Our next Sit’nSew day!  Meet at church at 10:00 am.

Thursday, September 19^th

Dewey Missionary meeting here at church.

Saturday, October 12^th

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Stockton for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program will focus on Billy Graham’s “My Hope for America”.  There will be a separate meal and program for the children (ages 4-12).  This year we are asking our area churches to help provide food for the banquet.  There will be no charge for the meals.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

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, August 25, 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, August 25, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am   

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 107:1-9

*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 #156 ……………………………………………………………………………  The LORD Is My Light

*Chorus #100 …………………………………………………………………………………………  Create In Me

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………  2 Chronicles 20:20-37 (Pew Bible p. 701-703)

New Testament  ……………………………………… Matthew 13:18-35 (Pew Bible p. 1517-1518)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………………  Proverbs 3:5-6

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text

Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Tom Dalbo

*Hymn of Faith #655 …………………………………………  O Safe to the Rock That Is Higher Than I

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

This morning we welcome Tom Dalbo to North Collins!

He is the lately retired pastor of Winchester Community Church

in West Seneca, where he served for 47 years.

Active in the arts, active in their community, active in ministry, he and his wife Janice bring a wealth of experience to us this morning.

Let’s give Pastor Dalbo our full attention as he

brings a message from God’s word.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The North Collins Junior-Senior High School will be participating in the 1^st Annual “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students work together to make a difference in our community.  The school supplies free labor, but interested community residents provide the “jobs” and materials (e.g. paint, shovel, lawn mower, hammer and nails, etc.).  See applications in foyer for details.

The Yoders are away in Michigan for their annual family vacation and plan on traveling back to North Collins today or tomorrow.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, August 28^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm. 

Friday, August 30^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.

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, August 4, 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, August 4, 2013

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am   

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  …………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 102:1-28

*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #311 ………………………………………  Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #507 ……………......…………………………  Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat

*Hymn #297 ……………………………………………………………………  All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………..………………  2 Chronicles 18:14-34 (Pew Bible p. 698-699)

New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Matthew 12:22-37 (Pew Bible p. 1515)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  Nahum 1:7

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………  Philippians 2:5-11 & 12-13

Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Bill Call

How Jesus Humbled Himself Twice

And, How God Makes Us Will and Work For His Good Pleasure

*Hymn #334 …………………………………………………………………………  Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of 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 the Calls back to North Collins!  Bill and Peggy have served as missionaries to the Muslim world for many years, and their association with this church goes back nearly 50 years.  Let’s give Bill our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

The North Collins Junior-Senior High School will be participating in the 1^st Annual “Eagle Energy Day”, a community-service project in which faculty, staff, and students work together to make a difference in our community.  The school supplies free labor, but interested community residents provide the “jobs” and materials (e.g. paint, shovel, lawn mower, hammer and nails, etc.).  See applications in foyer for details.

The 3DYouth Group heads out to Harrisburg for the 2013 Missions Trip LATER THIS MORNING!  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.

Sarah Holcomb turns 90 on Tuesday!  Let’s remember her on this special day with prayers, cards, and flowers.

The Yoders will be traveling to Michigan for their annual family vacation after service on August 11^th.  Tom Dalbo, retired pastor of Winchester Community Church in West Seneca, will be our guest speaker for August 18^th and 25^th.

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 for next week.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, August 6^th 

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 23-24 in Piper (“Copper” and “Calamity”).

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 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’re studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re surveying the book of Amos.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, August 8^th

Sit’n’Sew here at church beginning at 10:00 am.

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.