First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 28, 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, June 28, 2015    

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………………………………  Cast Your Burden on the Lord

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………….……  Psalm 94:12-19

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #177 …..…  O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #345 ……………………………………………………..……… Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

*Hymn of the Month #615 ………… Come, Ye Disconsolate, Where’er Ye Languish

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………………………… Job 17:1-16 (Pew Bible p. 808-809)

New Testament ………………………………………………………  Luke 2:41-52 (Pew Bible p. 1592-1593)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………….…………… Psalm 103:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 & 9:13-18

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

The Powers That Be²

Wisdom in a fallen world is complicated.

 But Jesus will triumph in the end – and we canrejoice in that today!

*Hymn of Faith #1 ………………………………………..………………… All People That On Earth Do Dwell

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction

                                                                                                    *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Don’t forget the 3DYouth Year-End Picnic at the Doles’ pond THIS AFTERNOON.  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.

A new doxology for a new month!  Many beautiful doxologies are available for use in Christian worship, and we like to try new ones periodically.  Beginning this month, we’ll be using the Gloria Patri (Lat. “Glory to the Father”).  It goes like this:  “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, amen.”  It’s one of my favorites – Derek

Calendar

Wednesday, July 1^st

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re in Chapter 12.  S what was Abram doing in Egypt?  Why was Lot such a complicated figure?  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 12^th

Save the date … just two weeks away!  Our annual Outdoor Worship and Picnic will be held at New Oregon Town Park.  Details to follow.

Thursday, July 30^th

Helen Filsinger hopes to attend the Dewey Missionary meeting and share from their ministry.  There will not be an August meeting but will resume again September 17^th.

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 21, 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, June 21, 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 …………………………………………………………………………  Cast Your Burden on the Lord

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………….……  Psalm 93:1-5

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #30 ….....................................…  Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn of the Month #615 ……………………… Come, Ye Disconsolate, Where'er Ye Languish

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………………………… Job 16:1-22 (Pew Bible p. 807-808)

New Testament ……………………………………………………………  Luke 2:21-40 (Pew Bible p. 1591-1592)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………….…………… Psalm 103:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 & 9:13-18

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

The Powers That Be

True disciples work within the system when they can, submit when they must, 

andtrust God always – especially whenthey’re not in control.

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………...............................................................…….………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction

 *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

On behalf of the Elders, let me thank all of you who helped make our Leadership Forum with T. David Gordon a success.  Let’s pray that God will make our newfound appreciation of Jesus’ puzzling parables an effective part of our Bible study and church life together.  Thanks again, Derek.

A new doxology for a new month!  Many beautiful doxologies are available for use in Christian worship, and we like to try new ones periodically.  Beginning this month, we’ll be using the Gloria Patri (Lat. “Glory to the Father”).  It goes like this:  “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, amen.”  It’s one of my favorites – Derek

Calendar

Wednesday, June 24^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re beginning Chapter 12 and are studying  the life and ministry of Father Abraham.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, June 25^th

Last one for the summer … Sit’n’Sew meets here at church at 10:00 am.  We will resume again in the fall on September 10^th.

Saturday, June 27^th

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.

Sunday, June 28^th

3DYouth 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 hot dogs & s’mores.

Sunday, July 12^th

Save the date … just three weeks away!  Our annual Outdoor Worship and Picnic will be held at New Oregon Town Park.  Details to follow.

Thursday, July 30^th

Helen Filsinger hopes to attend the Dewey Missionary meeting and share from their ministry.  There will not be an August meeting but will resume again September 17^th. 

Sermon, Sunday, June 14, 2015

Two Pray-ers

Dr. T. David Gordon

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, June 7, 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, June 7, 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 …………………………………………………………………………… Cast Your Burden on the Lord

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 91, p. 817

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise …………..........................……… Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #161 ……………………………………………………………………….……………………… Unto Thee, O Lord

*Chorus #53 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………… My Peace

*Chorus #27 ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………… Glorify Thy Name

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………….………………… Job 14:1-22 (Pew Bible p.804-805)

New Testament ………………………………………………………..…  Luke 1:57-80 (Pew Bible p. 1589-1590)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-14 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Children’s Sermon ……………………………..…………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

Pentecost Is for Every Day

*Hymn of Faith #537 ……………….………………………………..…………………………… Take Time to be Holy

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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

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

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                                      *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal following this morning’s service.

A new doxology for a new month!  Many beautiful doxologies are available for use in Christian worship, and we like to try new ones periodically.  Beginning this month, we’ll be using the Gloria Patri (Lat. “Glory to the Father”).  It goes like this:  “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, amen.”  It’s one of my favorites – Derek

If you are looking for ways to help in the wake of the Nepalese earthquake, you may want to consider routing charitable gifts to the Nepal Disaster Relief Fund through Christian Air Mission, P.O. Box 9037, Charlottesville, Virginia 22906.  Indicate Gift Code 702DIS.

Calendar

Tuesday, June 9^th

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss Chapter 10 in Swetland (“Child Molestation: The Sins of the Fathers”) and the review questions that follow.

Wednesday, June 10^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re beginning Chapter 12 and the life and ministry of Father Abraham.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 13^th and Sunday, June 14^th

Plan now to join us for our 12^th annual Leadership Forum.  T. David Gordon, this year’s guest lecturer, will be with us to speak about Those Puzzling Parables – the use of parables in the Bible, in Jesus’ ministry, and in the church today.  It’s sure to be an enjoyable, challenging weekend of learning and application.  See the sign-up in back.

Sunday, June 28^th

3DYouth 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 hot dogs & s’mores.

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 31, 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, May 31, 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 ………………………………………………………  God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………….……  Psalm 90:1-17

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #165 ……  Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #177 ………………………………………………………………………..……… Ascribe to The Lord

*Chorus #151 ……………………………………………………..……… The Battle Belongs to the Lord

*Chorus #156 ……………………………………………………………………..……… The Lord is My Light

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………………………………… Job 13:13-28 (Pew Bible p. 804)

New Testament ………………………………………………………………  Luke 1:26-56 (Pew Bible p. 1588-1589)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………………….…………… Psalm 103:1-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Acts 2:1-36

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

Making More Sense of Pentecost ²

The imagery of Acts 2 is rooted in the past, but it points to the future.

Disciples who are truly Pentecostal are focused

on Christ, holiness, and missions.

*Hymn of Faith #130 ………………………………..………………… There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction                                                                                           *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

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

The North Collins High School will be using our building for extra testing space one more time.  The last group meets here on Monday.  Thank you for your understanding as we try to be good neighbors (and good lights) to our friends across the street.

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 planned!

If you are looking for ways to help in the wake of the Nepalese earthquake, you may want to consider routing charitable gifts to the Nepal Disaster Relief Fund through Christian Aid Mission, P.O. Box 9037, Charlottesville, VA 22906.  Indicate Gift Code 702DIS.

Calendar

Wednesday, June 3^rd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re beginning Chapter 12 and the life of Father Abraham.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, June 6^th

3DYouth service project in the morning with Community Concern in Eden.  More details on the way.

Saturday, June 13^th and Sunday, June 14^th

Plan now to join us for our 12^th annual Leadership Forum.  T. David Gordon, this year’s guest lecturer, will be with us to speak (tentatively) about the idea of “temple” in redemptive history, in eschatology, and in Christian worship.  It’s sure to be an enjoyable, challenging weekend of learning and application. 

Sunday, June 28^th

3DYouth 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 hot dogs & s’mores.

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 24, 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, May 24, 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 ………………………………………………………………  God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………………………….……  Psalm 87:1-7

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101 …………………………………………  Come, Thou Almighty King

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn of the Month #566 ………………………………………………….……………… Fear Not, O Little Flock

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...………………………………………………… Job 13:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 803-804)

New Testament ……………………………………………………………………  Luke 1:1-25 (Pew Bible p. 1587-1588)

Memory Verse ………………………...…………………………………………….…………… Psalm 103:1-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Acts 2:1-36

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

Making Sense of Pentecost

Acts 2 is about the new thing God has done in Christ.  In the coming of

the Spirit, Jesus comes to us – as the risen Lord of Glory!

*Hymn of Faith #388 …………………......………………… Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

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

If you are looking for ways to help in the wake of the Nepalese earthquake, you may want to consider routing charitable gifts to the Nepal Disaster Relief Fund through Christian Aid Mission, P.O. Box 9037, Charlottesville, VA 22906.  Indicate Gift Code 702DIS.

Calendar

Wednesday, May 27^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re beginning Chapter 12 and life and ministry of Father Abraham.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, May 28^th

Sit’n’Sew, 10:00 am.  Stay as long as you like; bring a bag lunch.

Sunday, May 31^st

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

Saturday, June 6^th

3DYouth service project in the morning with Community Concern in Eden.  More details to follow.

Saturday, June 13^th & Sunday, June 14^th

Plan now to join us for our 12^th annual Leadership Forum.  T. David Gordon, this year’s guest lecturer, will be with us to speak (tentatively) about the idea of “temple” in redemptive history, in eschatology, and in Christian worship.  It’s sure to be an enjoyable, challenging weekend of learning and application.

Sunday, June 28^th

3DYouth Year-End Picnic at the Dole’s 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 hot dogs and s’mores.

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.

Sermon, Sunday, May 17, 2015

Listening for Wisdom in a Noisy World

Wise people seek out 'company' that helps them

grow in the things of God

-And they find it at Jesus' feet.

Sermon, Sunday May 10, 2015

"Hear, O Israel!"

Wisdom seeks out truth in a crowded, noisy room.

We 'hear' with our hearts -- and live.

Sermon, Sunday April 26, 2015

"Lord, Remember Me!"

Death may be inevitable - but it's not natural.

It's an enemy that the Prince of Life, our Jesus, has come to abolish.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 19, 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, April 19, 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 ……………………………………………………………  This Is the Day The Lord Has Made

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………….……  Psalm 80:1-19

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #700 ………………………………  Come, We That Love the Lord

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #110 …………………………………………….……………… Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

*Hymn #175 ………………………………………….…………………………… A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………………………………… Job 9:25-35 (Pew Bible p.799-800)

New Testament …………………………………………………………………………  Mark 14:66-72 (Pew Bible p. 1582)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………………….…………… Psalm 103:1-9 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………….…………………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

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

The Better Part of Wisdom

Real-world wisdom is more than avoiding what’sbad.  It’s choosing the best of all that’sgood.  Christians are called todiscernment.

*Hymn of Faith #681 ………………………………………………..………………… How Gentle God’s Commands

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

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

Thank you to all who gave so generously for Bruce & Shirley Brown’s birthday gift.  $330 has been collected so far.  Don’t forget to sign the card for them in the back.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Friday, April 24^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.

The church’s financial statement for March 2015 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Sympathies go out to the Evelyn Holcomb family.  Evie died on April 11^th

 and her funeral was held on Tuesday at Wentland’s.

Calendar

Wednesday, April 22^nd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re in Chapter 9 with a look at Noah and his family in the days following the Flood.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, April 26^th

Plan now to join our friends from area churches NEXT WEEK for our quarterly hymn sing at the Angola Wesleyan Church at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, April 30^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am here at church.

Saturday, May 2^nd

Kiantone Congregational Church (Jamestown) is gearing up to celebrate its 200^th anniversary!  Join them for an open house with historical displays from

1-4pm and a special bicentennial service on Sunday at 2pm.

Sunday, May 3^rd

Giba and Helen Filsinger and Alden Barrows are planning to be with us!  Plan now to join us for this special time with special friends.