First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 22, 2015

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, February 22, 2015    

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 ……………………………………………………………………… O God of Love, O King of Peace

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 67:1-7

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #6 ………………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

*Hymn #697 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Wonderful Words of Life

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………………….………………… Job 2:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 790)

New Testament …………………………………………………………………  Mark 13:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1577)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 & 5:8-9

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

Matters of State (2)

God instituted the state to help push back chaos.  It also anticipates

the “climax” of human government – the heavenly rule of the

God-ManJesus Christ!

*Hymn of Faith #654 ……………………………………………..…………………… O Jesus, I Have Promised

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction                                                           *Congregation invited to stand

                                                               

Announcements

Save the date!  The 67^th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20^th – 23^rd.  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some of all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

The flowers at the front of the Winter Chapel are from Evelyn Falk’s funeral, which was held here on Wednesday, February 11^th.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 25^th 

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 6 and studying the Nephilim and “mighty heroes” of old in the days before the Flood.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, February 28^th

Deacon meeting at the church at 10:00 am.

Sunday, March 1^st

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

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, February 15, 2015

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, February 15, 2015    

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

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

CHURCH WAS CANCELLED THIS DATE DUE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ………………………………………… O God of Love, O King of Peace

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………  Psalm 67:1-7

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #6 ………………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

*Hymn #697 …………………………………………………………… Wonderful Words of Life

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………….………………… Job 2:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 790)

New Testament ……………………………………………  Mark 13:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1577)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 & 5:8-9

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

Matters of State (2)

God instituted the state to help push back chaos.  It also anticipates

the “climax” of human government – the heavenly rule of the

God-Man Jesus Christ!

*Hymn of Faith #654 …………………………..…………………… O Jesus, I Have Promised

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction                                                                      *Congregation invited to stand

                                                              

Announcements

Save the date!  The 67^th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20^th – 23^rd.  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some of all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, February 20^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 life 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 unique opportunity.

Calendar

TONIGHT!  Sunday, February 15^th  

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by a Valentine Scavenger Hunt.

Wednesday, February 18^th  

Dewey Missionary Society will meet at 10:00 am.

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re finishing up Chapter 5 with a look at Noah and the Flood.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, March 1^st

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

                         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, February 8, 2015

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, February 8, 2015    

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 ……………………………………………………………… O God of Love, O King of Peace

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 66:1-20

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #7 …………………………………………………… From All That Dwell Below the Skies

*Hymn of the Month #6 ……………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………………… Job 1:13-22 (Pew Bible p.789-790)

New Testament ………………………………………  Mark 12:35-44 (Pew Bible p. 1576-1577)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 & 5:8-9

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

Matters of State

The frustrations of life under the sun extend even to politics.

Government– can’t live with it, can’t live without it!

*Hymn of Faith #678 …………………………………………………..…………………… Trusting Jesus

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

 Save the date!  The 67^th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20^th – 23^rd.  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some of all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

Planning on sewing?  You can but not as a group this month.  Sit’n’Sew will not be meeting in February.

Address update for Bruce & Shirley Brown:  1123 South State Highway 16, Apt. 322, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

Evelyn Falk, after 103 years, was called home to Heaven Friday, February 6^th around 6:00 am.  She touched many lives through the years and will be fondly remembered.  Services will be Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 am at the Church with a luncheon to follow.

Calendar

 Wednesday, February 11^th

Due to scheduling conflicts this month, Dewey Missionary Society will meet at 10:00 am.

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re finishing up Chapter 5 with a look at Noah and the Flood.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 15^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by a Valentine Scavenger Hunt.

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:00 am.  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted.  The Church Board is making a recommendation to alter our Constitution and Bylaws with the number of members required at a business meeting from 15 to 10% of active membership.  Any other business by the people will also be transacted.  There are no Trustee terms expiring this year.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, February 1, 2015

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, February 1, 2015    

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 …………………………………………………… O God of Love, O King of Peace

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 65, p. 807

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #455 ………  And Can It Be That I Should Gain

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #6 …………………… O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

*Hymn #676 ……………………………… Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………… Job 1:1-12 (Pew Bible p.788-789)

New Testament ………………………………………  Mark 12:18-34 (Pew Bible p. 1575-1576)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………… Romans 8:38-39 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 & 5:1-7

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

The Fear of the Lord ³

MakingGod “heavy” on the Lord’s Day means thrilling at his promises and tremblingbefore his threats.  Worship mattersbecause he does.

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

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

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans THIS AFTERNOON from 3-4:30 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  We’re meeting early so that Super Bowl fans can still get together with family and friends for the big game.

Committee and department heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation today, if you haven’t done so already – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

Save the date!  The 67^th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20^th – 23^rd .  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some of all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

Address update for Bruce & Shirley Brown:  1123 South State Highway 16, Apt. 322, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 4^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 5 and making our way to the Flood by way of Enoch and Noah..  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 15^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by a Valentine Scavenger Hunt.

A call is issued to the members and friends of the First Congregational Church of North Collins to attend our Annual Meeting Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10:00 am.  Officers will be elected, annual reports given, and the new budget adopted.  The Church Board is making a recommendation to alter our Constitution and Bylaws with the number of members required at a business meeting from 15 to 10% of active membership.  Any other business by the people will also be transacted.  There are no Trustee terms expiring this year.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 25, 2015

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, January 25, 2015    

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 ………………………………………………… Holy Book, Book Divine

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………  Psalm 62:1-12

*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 #6 …………………………  O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

*Hymn #338 ………………………………………  Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………… Esther 9:20-10:3 (Pew Bible p. 786-787)

New Testament …………………………………………  Mark 12:1-16 (Pew Bible p. 1570)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………… Philippians 2:4-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 & 5:1-7

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

The Fear of the Lord ²

True disciples know that making God “heavy” means

thinkingwisely about work and our words.

*Hymn of Faith #513 ……………………………………… Blessed Lord, in Thee is Refuge

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

Reminder to Committee and Department Heads:  Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away.  All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of the month – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

Save the Date!  The 67^th annual CCCC Family Conference is coming to Rochester, NY, July 20^th – 23^rd.  Since this year’s conference is so close, you may want to consider taking in some or all the sessions, workshops, and activities.  Details to follow.

Calendar

Wednesday, January 28^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 5 and making our way to Noah by way of Enoch.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 1^st

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans from 3-5:30 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  We’re meeting earlier so that Super Bowl fans can still get together with family and friends for the big game.

Saturday, February 14^th

Save the date!  Our annual Congregational meeting will held at church beginning at 10:00 am.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, January 18, 2015

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, January 18, 2015    

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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Holy Book, Book Divine

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 61:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #353 ………………………………  I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #152 ………………………………………………………………………………  The Law of the Lord is Perfect

*Hymn #640 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  My Tribute

*Hymn of the Month #228 ………………………………………  Saw You Never, in the Twilight

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………..………………………………… Esther 9:1-19 (Pew Bible p. 785-786)

New Testament …………………………………………………………  Mark 11:20-33 (Pew Bible p. 1573-1574)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………………………… Philippians 2:4-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………..……………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 & 5:1-7

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

The Fear of the Lord

True disciples know that life in a fallen world only makes sense when

 we understand God rightly and liveaccordingly.  Now that’s wisdom!

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

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

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, January 23^rd at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the local program).  “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.  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 unique opportunity.

Reminder to Committee Heads:  Your annual written report is due in the church office by January 31^st.

Calendar

TONIGHT!  Sunday, January 18^th

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by “Minute to Win It” games and refreshments.

Wednesday, January 21^st

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re surveying the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be finishing up Genesis 4 and the family lines of Cain and Seth.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, February 1^st

3DYouth Group meets at First Church of Evans from 3-5:30 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.  We’re meeting earlier so that Super Bowl fans can still get together with family and friends for the big game.

Saturday, February 14^th

Save the date!  Our annual Congregational meeting will held at church beginning at 10:00 am.