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

 Family Worship Service 9:30 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………………………… As We Gather

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 29:1-11

*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #214 …… Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #51 …………….……………………………  Lord, I Lift Your Name on High *Chorus #96 …………………………………………  Behold, What Manner of Love

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………… Nehemiah 5:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 756-757)

New Testament ………………………  Mark 3:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 1555-1556)

Memory Verse………………………………………… Psalm 121:1-8 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………….…………………………… Hebrews 10:32-39

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

Thy Brother’s Blood

Sharing in the sufferings of the church is a family matter.

Jesus Christ calls us to stand with him by standing with ourpersecuted kinsmen.

*Chorus of Faith #38 ……………………………………………………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy

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 Yoders will be away the first two Sundays in August.  Tony Barone, retired Buffalo City Mission chaplain, will be our guest speaker on August 3^rd and 10^th while Derek and his family are in Maine.

The church is facing some capital-improvement expenses that are pressing – resealing the parking lot and filling in the basement’s eastside stairwell (to eliminate chronic flooding).  Any additional contributions toward these projects would be appreciated.

If you’re looking to expand your reading horizons, consider joining our summer reading and discussion group.  We’ll be looking at David Powlison’s Speaking Truth in Love: Counsel in Community.  Unlike some of our past selections, this book has more of a counseling feel to it.  If you’d like to be part of the reading group, let Derek know, and a book will be ordered for you.

As part of this year’s CCCC regional fall banquet (Oct 25^th) a dramatic presentation is planned, called the “Living Last Supper”.  Here’s the catch:  Local churches are called on to supply the actors, and we have assigned the role of Peter.  “Peter” must memorize his lines (~300 words) and commit to three practices prior to the performance.  If you’re interested, see Derek.

Calendar

Wednesday, July 30^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’ve begun a survey of the great themes of Genesis.  (We’re continuing on with providence and the image of God.)  Derek will be away August 6^th and 13^th, but join us then for special times of teaching and prayer at the church.

A special thank you to Olive and Don Hill for the use of their beautiful property and hospitality again for our annual outdoor worship service and picnic.

Sunday, July 20, 2014 Sermon

THY BROTHER'S BLOOD

Persecution is a prominent theme in the bible.

It's as old as the garden, but take courage:

The seed of the woman has overcome!

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

 Family Worship Service 9:30 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………… All People That On Earth Do Dwell

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………  Psalter Reading 27, p. 793

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #342 …................. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #242 ………………………………………………  Not All the Blood of Beasts

*Hymn of the Month #685 ………….…………………………  My Jesus, As Thou Wilt!

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………… Nehemiah 3:17-32 (Pew Bible p. 754)

New Testament …………………………………  Mark 2:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 1553-1554)

Memory Verse………………………………………………… Psalm 121:1-8 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Children’s Message …………………..…………………………………… Katie Yoder

The Twelve Inch Rule

*Hymn of Faith #308 …………………………………………………… Jesus Paid It All

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 #431 ……………………………………………… A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, July 18^th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program).  “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area pastors answering viewer questions about like and the Bible from the Bible.  It’s Derek’s turn to sit on the panel.  Pray for him as he tries to think fast and make the most of this special opportunity.

The church’s financial statement for June 2014 is posted for

review in the office over the copy machine.

The church is facing some capital-improvement expenses that are pressing – resealing the parking lot and filling in the basement’s eastside stairwell (to eliminate chronic flooding).  Any additional contributions toward these projects would be appreciated.

If you’re looking to expand your reading horizons, consider joining our summer reading and discussion group.  We’ll be looking at David Powlison’s Speaking Truth in Love: Counsel in Community.  Unlike some of our past selections, this book has more of a counseling feel to it.  If you’d like to be part of the reading group, let Derek know, and a book will be ordered for you.

Calendar

Wednesday, July 16^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer 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!

Sunday, July 27^th

Our annual Outdoor Worship Service followed by a picnic will be at Don and Olive Hill’s home on Langford Road again this year. 

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 property, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

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.