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

Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………… Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

*Call to Worship ………………………………….………………  Psalm 125:1-5

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #714 ………………  We Plow the Fields

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem …………………………………… Thanksgiving Medley (insert)

*Hymn of the Month #352 …… Renew Thy Church, Her Ministries Restore

*Hymn #125 …………………………………………………… Let All Things Now Living

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament……………… 2 Chronicles 29:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 715-716)

New Testament…………………… Matthew 18:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1526-27)

Memory Verse…………… Philippians 4:4-9 & Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Galatians 3:6-14

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

The Gospel Preached Beforetimes

Joshua, Moses, David, and Abraham

draw our attention to Bible themes that find their fulfillment

in the Christian gospel.  True disciples treasure their OTs.

*Hymn of Faith #97…………… We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Announcements

If you would like to be on the 2014 rotation of Sunday morning scripture readers, see Derek.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2014.  To submit names for consideration or to make any other comments regarding the nominating process, see Olive, Fred, or Derek in the coming weeks.  Pray with us during this important time in our church.

Next Sunday marks the beginning of Advent 2013.  Our morning worship services will commemorate the season with candles, readings, banners, and special messages.  This year’s theme is “The Gospel Preached Beforetimes”.  Over the next month, we’ll consider how the OT stories of Joshua, Moses, David, and Abraham can prepare God’s people for Christmas.

If you would like to order copies of the children’s illustrated

Pilgrim’s Progress, please let Kathy Dole know ASAP.  See back table for a sample book and more information.

Our Sunday School sponsors a child in Kenya through World Vision, and her name is Ndulu Mulinge.  We would like to send a special Christmas gift to her.  We would be happy to accept donations from the congregation.  Simply label your donation as “Gift to World Vision Child”.  Thank you for your help providing for children around the world.

Calendar

Wednesday, November 27^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study is suspended because of traditional Thanksgiving preparations.  Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer the following week at 7:00 pm.  We have one more week of Zephaniah – Derek promised! – then it’s back to the NT with a look at Titus and Philemon. It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, December 7^th

Annual Christmas Ladies' Luncheon, sponsored by Dewey Missionary Society, is being planned for Dec. 7, around noon.  More details to follow.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, Nov. 17

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, November 17, 2013    

Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………… Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………….………………  Psalm 124:1-8

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #352 ……........................… Renew Thy Church, Her Ministries Restore

*Hymn #604 …………………………,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,…………………… Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament……………………………………… 2 Chronicles 28:16-27 (Pew Bible p. 714-715)

New Testament…………………………………………… Matthew 17:14-27 (Pew Bible p. 1525-26)

Memory Verse……………………………………………………………… Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

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

Church, Charity & the Cross

When believers live “properly” before outsiders,

they shine with harmony, industry, and generosity.

Let’s make the gospel worth a closer look.

*Hymn of Faith #107……………………………………………………………… Praise Ye the Father!

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology ………………………………………… Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises. Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

Announcements

3DYouth Group meets THIS AFTERNOON at the First Church of Evans at 3:00 pm for the much anticipated Chili Bowl – a youth football game against MPB.  The game will be followed by life lessons from Mark and pizza.

The church’s financial statement for October 2013 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Calendar

Wednesday, November 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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up the short book of Zephaniah, after which we’ll turn our attention to the NT with a look at Titus and Philemon. It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, November 21^st

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Saturday, December 7^th

Annual Christmas Ladies' Luncheon, sponsored by Dewey Missionary Society, is being planned for Dec. 7, around noon.  More details to follow.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, November 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, November 3, 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 121, p. 831

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #677 …………………  Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him!

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #376 ……………………………………………………………………………  Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

*Hymn of the Month #352 …………………………  Renew Thy Church, Her Ministries Restore

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 27:1-9 (Pew Bible p. 712-713)

New Testament  ………………………………………………… Matthew 16:13-28 (Pew Bible p. 1524)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

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

Working With Your Hands

True disciples bear witness to outsiders with Christian industry.

Let’s get off our hands and put them towork!

*Hymn of Faith #480 ……………………………………………………………  Come, For the Feast Is Spread

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings– on Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

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

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you for helping us make "Onward in October" special in Sunday School!  We saw an increase in people attending, being on time at 9:30, bringing offering, and doing memory verse homework.  Congratulations to 11 people who have perfect attendance in October!  Know who they are?  Check out the new attendance chart on the door in the narthex. (7 have had perfect attendance since September!)

Need an idea for a Christmas gift?  Great Commission Publications has Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan, Adapted for Children, available online for $19.95.  If we order 2 or more books, we can receive 25% off (cost: $14.00) and we can have free shipping for 3 or more ordered!  See Kathy by Nov. 10 if you would like to be part of our group order. If you want to place your own order, you may call 800-695-3387.  Checks will be payable to: Great Commission Publications. (Pilgrim's Progress is the second bestselling book in all history. The first is the Bible!)

CALENDAR

TONIGHT! Sunday, November 3^rd

Join us tonight at 6:30 as we host our fall Singspiration.  It’s a special time to welcome friends from participating churches for an evening of Christian singing.  You may want to bring a harvest-themed finger food to share at the refreshment time to follow.  As in years past, Jim Raub will be at the piano.

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

Sunday, November 10^th

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for our first study in the gospel of Mark followed by football training camp and refreshments.  Don’t forget!  The Chili Bowl, our annual youth football game against MPB, is scheduled for the following week (Nov. 17^th).  Hit the gym, kids!

Thursday, November 14^th

Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church.  News from Dewey:  Our homemade quilts are being donated as we make them to various organizations.  

Friday, November 15^th  -  Christmas Play Practice at 6:00 pm

Saturday, November 16^th

Sunday School Meeting at 9:00 am

Jr./Sr. High Class … “Ask the Teacher” 5:00  at Lori & Matt’s home.  Come with questions you have on previous lessons or questions you have about Christian life.  We’ll find the answers together by searching the Bible and talking it out. 

Thursday, November 21^st

Dewey Missionary November Meeting

Save the Date! Saturday, December 7^th

Annual Christmas Ladies' Luncheon, sponsored by Dewey Missionary Society, is being planned for Dec. 7, around noon.  More details to follow.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 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, October 27, 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 119:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #92 ………………………………………………………  A Mighty Fortress

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #92 ……………………………………………………………………  Our God Is An Awesome God

*Chorus #223 ……………………………………………………………………..…………………  Most Holy One

*Chorus #99 ………………………………………………………………..……………………  Come, Holy Spirit

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………  2 Chronicles 26:16-23 (Pew Bible p. 712)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 16:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1523-1524)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

 Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

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

A Quiet Life

God’s “sanctifying will” extends outward from our private lives to our public reputations.  

True disciples bear witness to outsiders

 with Christian harmony, industry, andgenerosity.

*Hymn of Faith #405 ……………………………………………  God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations go out to Sara (Clapper) and Joel Mason on the safe arrival of Noah Thomas, their third child.  He was born on Wednesday afternoon.  Both Sara and the baby are doing well.  (FYI – he weighed 9 lbs. and measured 23 inches.)

Onward in October 2013 … and in coming months!  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

ISI Fredonia has an immediate need for host families for 4 new students who want to see life in an American home.  Contact Harriett Rupp for details of this opportunity for service.

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, due to our Singspiration! plans later in the evening.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up the book of Amos and getting ready to start Zephaniah.   It’s a great time to join us!

NEXT 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.

Sunday, November 10^th

3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for our first study in the gospel of Mark followed by football training camp and refreshments.  Don’t forget!  The Chili Bowl, our annual youth football game against MPB, is scheduled for the following week (Nov. 17^th).  Hit the gym, kids!

 

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, October 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, October 20, 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 118:1-9

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

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #311 ……………………………………………………………………  Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

*Hymn of the Month #405 ………………………………  God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  2 Chronicles 26:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 711-712)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 15:21-39 (Pew Bible p. 1521-1522)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

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

Vessels of Honor ²

God’s will extends to our most private selves

– the sanctification of our sexuality.  True disciples

yield to his cleansing purposes in everyarea of life.

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

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Onward in October 2013:  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for our final study in the

book of Ruth (!) followed by games and refreshments.

ISI Fredonia has an immediate need for host families for 4 new students who want to see life in an American home.  Contact Harriett Rupp for details of this opportunity for service.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up the book of Amos and getting ready to start Zephaniah.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 24^th

Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church.

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, October 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, October 13, 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 117:1-2

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #2 …………………………………………………………  O Worship the King

*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #119 …………………………………………………………………  How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

*Chorus #90 ………………………………………………………………………………………  As We Seek Your Face

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………  2 Chronicles 25:14-28 (Pew Bible p. 710-711)

New Testament  ………………………………………… Matthew 15:1-20 (Pew Bible p. 1521-1522)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 139:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………………  1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

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

Vessels of Honour

God’s perfect will for imperfect people.

  True disciples concentrate on what God concentrates on

– our sanctification – and trust him with the rest.

*Hymn of Faith #481 ……………………………………………………………………  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Onward in October 2013:  Our Sunday School teachers invite you to come to Sunday School every week at 9:30.  October is a great time to remember good study habits:  be on time for class, bring your Bible and offering to class, and bring a friend to class as we learn together.  Let’s make a renewed effort to learn and apply our Bibles at Sunday School, with Pre-School through Adult classes available!

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, October 18^th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity.  “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.

The church’s financial statement for September 2013 is posted

 for review in the officer over the copy machine.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 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 studying the Old Testament prophets – their ministries, their message, and their madness!  We’re finishing up the book of Amos and getting ready to start Zephaniah.   It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, October 17^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Friday, October 18^th

Attn:  All interested Vocalists and Sunday School members.  ‘Tis the season to learn of God’s great love in the gift of His Son.  Our 2^nd practice for the 2013 Christmas Program, “My Beloved Son”, will be held 6-7 pm at church in the Adult Sunday School room.  We welcome your participation in preparing for our Christmas Play, scheduled for Sunday morning, Dec. 15^th.

Saturday, October 19^th

Sunday School Teacher meeting here at church at 9:00 am

Sunday, October 20^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for our final study in the book of Ruth followed by games and refreshments.

Thursday, October 24^th

Sit’n’Sew is here!  Let’s meet at 10:00 am here at church.

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.

Thank you to the Sit’n’Sew group for your cutting, placing and stitching – especially for the 2 quilts donated to the families of wounded veterans.  These 2 quilts will be delivered by the Buffalo Jills to Fort Lewis in Seattle.