First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 1, 2014

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 1, 2014    

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 …………………………… Before Jehovah’s Awesome Throne

*Call to Worship …………………………………  Psalter Reading 16, p. 788

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #524 …………  Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn #534 ……………………………………  O For a Closer Walk with God

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………… Ezra 8:28-36 (Pew Bible p. 745)

New Testament ……………………  Matthew 27:27-44 (Pew Bible p. 1547-48)

Memory Verse……...…………………………… Matthew 11:25-30 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Children’s Message …………………………………………………… Kathy Dole

Stay Behind the Door!

*Hymn of Faith #536 ……………………… Searcher of Hearts, from Mine Erase

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

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

Offertory

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

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

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

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The North Collins High School will be using our building for extra testing space one last time this academic year – tomorrow.  Thank you for your understanding as we try to be good neighbors (and good lights) to our friends across the street.

The 3DYouth / MPB Whiffle Ball World Championship is THIS AFTERNOON!  Team:  meet at the First Church of Evans at 2:30 pm to warm-up.  Group time and picnic to follow.

Calendar

Wednesday, June 4^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re already finishing up the interesting little book of Philemon and plan to begin a survey of the great themes of Genesis on June 18^th.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 7^th

3DYouth Group spring cleanup service project (Community Concern).  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 8:45 am.  Debrief and head home at 11:00 am.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 25, 2014

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 25, 2014    

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 …………………………………………………… Father, Father of All Things

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 11:1-7

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #310 …………………………  Rejoice, the Lord is King

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and 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 ………………………………………………… Ezra 8:1-30 (Pew Bible p. 743-745)

New Testament ………………………………………  Matthew 27:1-26 (Pew Bible p. 1546-47)

Memory Verse…………………………………………………………… Proverbs 10:9-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text……………………………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:13^b-24

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

The Whole Gospel for the Whole Man

Sin reaches every aspect of our humanity, but so does

God’s sanctifying work in Christ – and beyond!

*Hymn of Faith #105 ……………………………………………… O God, We Praise Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*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.  We are NOT planning a fellowship meal at this time.

In a couple of weeks, Derek is going to begin a sermon in the book of Ecclesiastes.  In preparation for that, you may want to read this intriguing book ahead of time, have its themes fresh in your mind, and be praying with Derek as we look forward to this enriching time of learning together.

Calendar

Wednesday, May 28^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve just begun the interesting little book of Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, May 29^th

Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30.  Come prepared to discuss Chapter 3 in Swetland (“Gambling, Pornography, and Divorce”) and the review questions that follow.

Saturday, May 31^st

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, June 1^st

The 3DYouth Group / MPB Whiffle Ball Championship!  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 2:30 pm to warm up.  Group time and picnic to follow.

Saturday, June 7th

3DYouth Group spring clean-up service project (Community Concern).  Meet at the First Church of Evans at 8:45 am.  Debrief and head home at 11:00 am.

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 18, 2014

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 18, 2014    

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 …………………………………………………… Father, Father of All Things

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………  Psalm 9:1-10

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #105 …………………………………………  O God, We Praise Thee

*Hymn #465 …………………………………………  Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament  ………………………………………………… Ezra 7:1-28 (Pew Bible p. 741-743)

New Testament ………………………………………  Matthew 26:47-75 (Pew Bible p. 1540-42)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………… Proverbs 10:9-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………… Acts 15

Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Dean Smith

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

*Hymn of Faith #600 ……………………………… He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought!

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 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 Dr. Dean Smith to North Collins!  Dr. Smith has been our guest speaker for this year’s Leadership Forum.  He comes with a wealth of academic and pastoral experience and currently serves as interim pastor at the College Hill Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.  Let’s give him our full attention as he opens God’s Word for us this morning.

The church’s financial statement for April 2014 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

3DYouth meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by whiffle ball practice and refreshments.  Don’t forget, the big showdown with MPB is only two weeks away!

In a couple of weeks, Derek is going to begin a sermon in the book of Ecclesiastes.  In preparation for that, you may want to read this intriguing book ahead of time, have its themes fresh in your mind, and be praying with Derek as we look forward to this enriching time of learning together.

  

Calendar

Wednesday, May 21^st

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve just begun the interesting little book of Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, May 22^nd

Sit’n’Sew has 4 quilts that are almost done, but need a few more hand stitches to finish labels, make ties, and add binding!  And, we are ready to design our next few quilts with donated fabric scraps.  Come join us at 10:00 am.  Bring a lunch, if you like, and we can “Munch’n’Lunch”!  Coffee is provided, along with great company!

Saturday, May 24^th

You are invited to the 2014 ISI Buffalo Banquet held at Salvatore’s Italian Garden from 6:45-9:45 pm.  Registration begins at 6:30; dinner at 6:50.  Dr. Deborah Chung, UB Professor and former international student, will be speaking.  Tickets are $28 per person.  You may still register by email to dmanta@isibuffalo.com or with a phone call to Don Manta at 998-3989.

Saturday, May 31^st

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.

Sermon, Sunday May 11, 2014

Putting Truth to the Test (2)

Discernment is about more than getting the answer right. It's about getting life right.

Sermon, Sunday May 4, 2014

Putting Truth to the Test

The "transition" may be over, but God's people must still be discerning in matters of spiritual truth.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 27, 2014

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, April 27, 2014    

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 ……………………………………… Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

*Call to Worship ………………………………..…………………  Psalm 4:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #295 ……………  Crown Him with Many Crowns

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #296 …………………………………  All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

*Hymn #310 ………………………………………………  Rejoice, the Lord is King

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………… Ezra 4:1-24 (Pew Bible p. 736-738)

New Testament ……………………………  Matthew 25:31-46 (Pew Bible p. 1542)

Memory Verse………………………………………… Revelation 7:9-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:13^b-24

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

How Firm a Foundation

The transition may be over, but God still speaks

in our New Testaments. 

“The spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.”

*Hymn of Faith #173 …………………………………………… Praise Him! Praise Him!

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction

Postlude                                

                                                                                                  *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

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

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Providence, Rhode Island, host to the 66^th Annual CCCC Family Conference (July 21^st-24^th).  This year’s theme is “For Every Generation”.  Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration.  See you in Providence!

3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by Bible Jeopardy and refreshments.

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. 

We are NOT planning a fellowship meal at this time.

Calendar

Wednesday, April 30^th

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  Join us as wer conclude our study of Titus and then transition to the little book of Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, May 1^st  

Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30.  Come prepared to discuss Chapter 2 in Swetland (“Sexual Harassment”) and the review questions to follow.

Saturday, May 17^th

We are pleased to welcome Dean Smith to North Collins for our 11^th Annual Leadership Forum.  Dr. Smith has served for many years on the Old Testament Department faculty at Geneva College and is currently interim pastor at College Hill Church (RP) in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.  His theme is “Acts for Today”.  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.

Easter Sunday Sermon

Easter Sunday

Jesus Resurrection Is Pledge Of The Victory Parade To Come

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sunday, April 13, 2014

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, April 13, 2014    

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 ……………………………………………………… Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

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

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #235 …………......………  All Glory, Laud and Honor

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #299 …….……………  Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

*Hymn #237…………………………………………………………  Ride On, Ride On In Majesty!

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………… Ezra 2:1-70 (Pew Bible p. 733-735)

New Testament ………………………………………  Matthew 24:36-51 (Pew Bible p. 1539-40)

Memory Verse……………………………………………………………… Revelation 7:9-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………… Matthew 21:1-17

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

Triumphal Entry

Jesus’ parade didn’t stop at the Jerusalem gate but proceeded all the way to the temple – where he opened up (symbolically)

the saving blessings of God.

*Hymn of Faith #131 ……………………………………… Children of the Heavenly 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

Announcements

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

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Providence, Rhode Island, host to the 66^th Annual CCCC Family Conference (July 21^st-24^th).  This year’s theme is “For Every Generation”.  Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration.  See you in Providence!

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, April 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 March 2014 is posted for review in office over the copy machine.

3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by indoor whiffle ball and refreshments.

Put your sewing needles down for a bit … there will be no Sit’n’Sew in April due to scheduling conflicts!  Stitch away picks up again in May!

Sympathies go out to Erna Webster on the occasion of Phil’s unexpected death on Saturday, April 5^th, following a short illness.

 Erna’s address is 45 Whitten Hill Road, Kennebunkport, ME  04046-5116.

 Her phone is (207) 967-2271.

Calendar

Wednesday evening Bible study is suspended this week because of the extra Holy Week activities.  We will resume our study in Titus on April 23^rd with a look at Christian responsibilities in a non-Christian culture.

Thursday, April 17^th

Maundy Thursday service.  We will remember this occasion with a Seder meal beginning at 6:30 pm.  Sign up on the back table.

Friday, April 18^th

Good Friday community service at the North Collins Wesleyan Church.

Saturday, April 19^th

Sunday School Teachers:  Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday School Kids!  At 10:00 am we will be making centerpieces to decorate our tables for our Easter breakfast.  Come for some fun!

Sunday, April 20^th

Easter Sunday:   Praise & Fellowship at 9 am in the adult Sunday School room, followed by a light breakfast provided by the Sunday School staff.  Family Worship at 10:45 am.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 30, 2014

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, March 30, 2014    

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 ……………………………………… Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray

*Call to Worship …………………………………..…………………  Psalm 149:1-14

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #181 …………………  We Come, O Christ, to You

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #662 …………  As the Hart Longs for Flowing Streams

*Hymn #130 ……………………………………………  Showers of Blessing

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament………………………… 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 (Pew Bible p. 730-731)

New Testament ………………………………… Matthew 24:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1538)

Memory Verse…………………………………………… Isaiah 40:28-31 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………… 1 Thessalonians 5:13^b-24

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

Prophecies That Make for Peace

True disciples give themselves to the teaching of the apostles.

By holding fast to what is good, they hold fast to him who is good

– our Lord Jesus.

*Hymn of Faith #16 …………………………… Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                   *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

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

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by Apples to Apples and refreshments.

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.  We WILL share a fellowship meal together following the service.  Bring a dish to pass!

If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, you may want to consider Providence, Rhode Island, host to the 66^th Annual CCCC Family Conference (July 21^st-24^th).  This year’s theme is “For Every Generation”.  Check out the back table for more information on seminars, accommodations, and registration.  See you in Providence!

During the spring exam season, the North Collins High School will be using our building for extra testing space from time to time.  The first group meets next week.  Thank you for your understanding as we try to be good neighbors (and good lights) to our friends across the street.

Put your sewing needles down for a bit … there will be no Sit’n’Sew in April due to scheduling conflicts!  Stitch away picks up again in May!

Calendar

Wednesday, April 2^nd

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a new study of Titus and Philemon.  It’s a great time to join us!

Tuesday, April 8^th

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, April 10^th

Dewey Missionary begins at 10:00 am.

Saturday, April 12^th

Spring Work Day!  Let’s start early (9:00 ish or earlier if you want) and get ready for Spring.  Bring your indoor cleaning supplies and outside rakes, etc (weather permitting!).

Saturday, April 19^th

Sunday School Teachers:  Meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday School Kids!  At 10:00 am we will be making centerpieces to decorate our tables for our Easter breakfast.  Come for some fun!

Upcoming Easter Dates

Palm Sunday – April 13

Maundy Thursday – April 17                    

Good Friday – April 18

Easter Sunday – April 20:   Praise & Fellowship at 9 am

                                             Family Worship at 10:45 am