First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 29, 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 29, 2014    

Family Summer Worship Service 9:30 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………....……………… Before Jehovah’s Awesome Throne

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………  Psalm 24:1-10

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #57…  Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn #528 ………………………………………  My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………… Nehemiah 2:1-20 (Pew Bible p. 751-752)

New Testament …………………………  Mark 1:14-28 (Pew Bible p. 1552-1553)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Senior Moment ……………………………………………………… Katie Yoder

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Matthew 18:21-35

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

Forgiving and Freedom

True forgiveness is about letting people go free.  Let’s celebrate Jubilee by helping them slipoff the chains that bind them.   The Son is the real master.  If he shallmake you free, you are free indeed!

*Hymn of Faith #599 …………………………… Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us

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

Welcome to the first Sunday of Summer Schedule!

Don’t forget that family worship begins at 9:30 am.  During the summer months, life in the church dials down.  Sunday School is suspended, 3DYouth takes a break, and worship lets out early.  Let’s use this extra time to refresh our spiritual lives!  “There is an appointed time for everything.  And there is a time for every delight under heaven.”

We are collecting a farewell love offering for the Browns.  If you would like to contribute, get your checks and cash gifts to Audrey, designated “BROWN’S LOVE GIFT”.  Also, Bruce is planning to load the moving van at 10:00 on Saturday morning, July 5^th.  If you’re free and would like to help, it would be much appreciated.

We hope you can join us this afternoon anytime between 4-7:00 pm

 at the Doles’ pond to celebrate Katie’s graduation from high school.

                                                     – Alice and Derek

Calendar

Wednesday, July 2^nd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

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

Wednesday, July 9^th

This year’s Ladies’ Tea will be held at The Lord’s Garden, 9998 Clarksburg Road, Eden.  Suggested cost is $20 per person, which covers a lovely lunch and a walk through beautiful gardens.  Invite a friend.  Sign up in the foyer.

Sunday, July 13^th

Communion Sunday.

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 22, 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 22, 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 ……………………………………………………………  Psalm 20:1-9

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn #521 ………………………………………  My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………… Nehemiah 1:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 750-751)

New Testament ………………………  Mark 1:1-130 (Pew Bible p. 1551-1552)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

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

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

Forgiving and Forgetting?

True forgiveness isn't about memory loss; it’s about

putting sin out of our sight, andresponding with grace instead.

*Hymn of Faith #517 ……………………… I’ve Found a Friend, O Such a Friend!

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

“I wanted to say how much I appreciated your giving up yourself and your time to help Willie, one of my seniors.” – Veronica Sullivan, Community Concern

(Note:  for pictures of Willie and her 3DYouth helpers, see the bulletin board in the foyer)

We are collecting a farewell love offering for the Browns.  If you would like to contribute, get your checks and cash gifts to Audrey, designated “BROWN’S LOVE GIFT”.

Sit’n’Sew meetings are suspended for the summer months.

  We plan to resume in September.

Calendar

TODAY!  Sunday, June 22^nd

3DYouth Group Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ Pond.  Plan to meet at 4:00 pm for our regular time of worship and singing, life lessons from Mark, and games followed by hot dogs and s’mores.  See you there!

Wednesday, June 25^th

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

Next Sunday, June 29^th

Summer schedule begins!  Don’t forget that family worship begins at 9:30 am.  During the summer months, life in the church dials down.  Sunday school is suspended, 3DYouth takes a break, and worship lets out early.  Let’s use this extra time to refresh our spiritual lives!  “There is an appointed time for everything.  And there is a time for every delight under heaven.”

Wednesday, July 9^th

This year’s Ladies’ Tea will be held at The Lord’s Garden, 9998 Clarksburg Road, Eden.  Suggested cost is $20 per person, which covers a lovely lunch and a walk through beautiful gardens.  Invite a friend.  Sign up in the foyer.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 15, 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 15, 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 ………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 19:1-14

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn #539 ………………………………………………………………………  Jerusalem the Golden

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………… Ezra 10:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 747-748)

New Testament ……………………………………  Matthew 28:1-20 (Pew Bible p. 1549-50)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………..……………………………………………………………… Philippians 3:1-16

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

“Sanctification”²

Forgetting what lies behind, straining for what lies ahead –

The prize of the sanctifying Christ.

*Hymn of Faith #533 …………… I Am Thine, O Lord, I Have Heard Thy Voice

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

The church’s financial statement for May 2104 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Calendar

Wednesday, June 18^th  

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re beginning a survey of the great themes of Genesis.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, June 19^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am here at church.

Saturday, June 21^st

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am … “think tank” for ideas for next academic year.

Sunday, June 22^nd

3DYouth Group Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ Pond.  Plan to meet at 4:00 pm for our regular time of worship and singing, life lessons from Mark, and games followed by a picnic meal of hotdogs and s’mores.

Sunday, June 29^th

Summer Worship Hours begin!  Sunday School will be on recess until September.  Our family worship time for the summer will start at 9:30 am.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 8, 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 8, 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 …………………………………………………………………  Psalm 18:1-50

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn #353 ………………………………………………………  I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………… Ezra 9:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 746-747)

New Testament …………………………………  Matthew 27:45-66 (Pew Bible p. 1547-48)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

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

“Sanctification”

Our working out what God’s working in

*Hymn of Faith #538 …………………………………… More About Jesus Would I Know

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

“On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the North Collins Jr./Sr. High School, we would like to thank you for your generous hospitality during the testing season.  Your kindness is most appreciated.”

-          Mrs. Annie Metcalf, Principal, North Collins Jr./Sr. High School

Join us this afternoon at the Doles’ for our first Sunday Nigh Out of the season.  Plan to gather any time after 4:00 pm.

Calendar

Tuesday, June 10^th

Elders’ meeting at 6:00 pm

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, June 11^th

Due to a schedule conflict, there will be no Bible study and prayer meeting this week.  But plan to join us on the 18^th as we begin a survey of the great themes of Genesis.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, June 12^th

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

Thursday, June 19^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am here at church.

Saturday, June 21^st

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am … “think tank” for ideas for next academic year.

Sunday, June 22^nd

3DYouth Group Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ Pond.  Details to follow!

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.