First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 30, 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, August 30, 2015    

Family Summer Worship 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………………….……… From All That Dwell Below the Skies

*Call to Worship …………………………………………..……………………………………………  Psalm 114:1-8

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #448 ………………………...……….……… We Have Heard the Joyful Sound

*Hymn #498 ……………….………………………………………………… Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners

*Hymn #537 ………………………………………………..…………………………………… Take Time to Be Holy

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………….………………… Job 26:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 819-820)

New Testament ……………………..…………………………………..…  Luke 6:17-36 (Pew Bible p. 1600-01)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………..……..…………………… Psalm 103:1-19 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, 15-18; 8:15; 9:7-9

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

Extraordinary Blessings of the Ordinary Life²

Our good shepherd fills our cup and anoints us with oil

-a hint of the joys of heaven to come.

*Hymn of Faith #645 …………………………………………………………… Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

“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.”

*Benediction

Announcements

Our preliminary brainstorming session for the bicentennial was productive.  Note the enclosed list of ideas suggest on Sunday evening.  If you have items to add for future consideration, see Derek.  June 11, 2017 will be here before you know it!

Trish Littler has been hospitalized, and her condition is deteriorating.  The CCCC/WNY region recommends that local churches take up a love offering for the Littlers as a gesture of support and to help defray medical expenses.  We’ll be receiving contributions marked “LITTLER LOVE GIFT” over the next several weeks.

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to join us, 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 is planned.

Calendar

Wednesday, September 2^nd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church beginning at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the fascinating story of Melchizedek in Chapter 14.  Who was he?  What did he do?  How did he point ahead to gospel reality?  It’s a great time to join us!

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, August 23, 2015

Extraordinary Blessings of the Ordinary Life

All of life is lived out in the presence of God. It has meaning and honor because
God loves humans - his Son became one.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 16, 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, August 16, 2015    

Family Summer Worship 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 111:1-10

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #164………….……… O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #448 …………………………….……… We Have Heard the Joyful Sound

*Hymn #476 ……………….……………………………………………… The Light of the World Is Jesus

*Hymn #173 ……………….………………………….…………………………… Praise Him!  Praise Him!

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………….………………… Job 24:1-25 (Pew Bible p. 817-819)

New Testament ……………………………..…………………..…  Luke 5:17-39 (Pew Bible p. 1598-99)

Memory Verse …………………………………………..……..…………………… Psalm 103:1-19 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… Rasheed Akhtar

 *Hymn of Faith #479 ……………………………………………… Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

“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.”

*Benediction

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

This morning, we welcome Rasheed Akhtar back to North Collins.  Mr. Akhtar is currently serving as ISI’s South Asia Campus Minister.  His testimony and ministry among international students bears powerful witness to God’s work in his life.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

The Yoders return from their vacation tomorrow.   Be praying for safe travel as they travel back from Michigan.  Contact Bruce Temple with any important matters in Derek’s absence.

Calendar

Wednesday, August 19^th

Join us for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm at the church beginning at 7:00 pm.  We’re getting back to our survey of the great themes of Genesis on.  Join us as we take another look at the fascinating story of Melchizedek in Chapter 14.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, August 23^rd

Sunday Night Out at Garry and Kathy Dole’s home on Shirley Road.  Did you know our church’s bicentennial is only two years away?

Making Sense of Job

Notes on Job 24:1-25 : “The burden of this section is found in its opening and closing words:  “Why are times not laid up by the Almighty?  And why do those who know him not see his days?”  God does not, like Samuel, have a regular circuit for preserving order and punishing crime.  Cruel and greedy men prey unchecked upon the helpless.  Job voices the plaintive, “How long?” for all those who are oppressed.  But God, in his inscrutable wisdom, allows the lives of the wicked to attain full maturity and to end as other men’s lives end.  Sure of his facts, Job issues his victory challenge.”

M.G. Kline, TNBC 478f.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 9, 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, August 9, 2015    

Family Summer Worship 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………..…………………………  Psalm 108:1-6

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #693 ………………………………….……… Blessed Assurance

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #448 …………………………….……… We Have Heard the Joyful Sound

*Hymn #571 ……………….………………………………………………… Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

*Hymn #338 …………………………………………………… Spirit of God, Descent Upon My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………….………………… Job 23:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 816-817)

New Testament …………………………………………………………..…  Luke 5:1-16 (Pew Bible p. 1597-98)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………..……..…………………… Psalm 103:1-19 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pastor Tom Dalbo

*Hymn of Faith #481 ………………………………..…………………………………… Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

“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.”

*Benediction

Announcements

This morning, we welcome Tom Dalbo back to North Collins.  Longtime friend of Bruce Brown and accomplished artist, Pastor Dalbo is also the retired pastor of Winchester Community Church in West Seneca, where he served for over 30 years!  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

The Yoders are vacationing in Michigan with Derek’s parents this week.  Our guest speaker next week will be Mr. Rasheedd Akhtar, the ISI’s South Asia Campus Minister.  Be praying for the Yoders during this time of travel, relaxation, and family time.  Contact Bruce Temple with any important matters in Derek’s absence.

Calendar

Wednesday, August 12^th

Bible study will be suspended for the next couple weeks.  But we’ll get back to our survey of the great themes of Genesis on Wednesday, August 19^th.  Join us as we take another look at the fascinating story of Melchizedek in Chapter 14.  It’s a great time to join us!

Making Sense of Job

Notes on Job 23:1-17 – “The patriarch Job refrains from indignantly denying Eliphaz’ unfounded charges.  Instead, he resumes the theme of his previous speech in Chapter 21.  Job ponders the perplexing absence of discernible justice in God’s dealings with himself, a righteous man, and with the wicked.”

M.G. Kline, TNBC 478

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 2, 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, August 2, 2015    

Family Summer Worship 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ………………………………………… From All That Dwell Below the Skies

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 101:1-4

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #447……………………… Christ for the World We Sing

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #448 ………………………………… We Have Heart the Joyful Sound

*Hymn #498 ……………………………………………………… Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………… Job 22:1-30 (Pew Bible p. 815-816)

New Testament ……………………………………………  Luke 4:31-44 (Pew Bible p. 1597)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………… Psalm 103:1-19 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

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

Real Hope in the Real World

(Or, Why Ecclesiastes Matters)

*Hymn of Faith #254 ………………………………………………… Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

“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.”

*Benediction

Announcements

  

Thank you to all who made last week’s Backyard Bible Club such a success! Giba and Helen for the lessons; Kathy for coordinating; and Audrey and Michele for hosting.  The Southside location was perfect!  It was a great week!  Continue to pray for the children who took part, that their hearts and their families might be open to the gospel.

The Yoders will be traveling to Michigan after this morning’s service for two weeks of vacation with Derek’s parents.  We will have guest speakers on August 9^th and 16^th.  Be praying for the Yoders during this time of travel, relaxation, and family time.  Contact Bruce Temple with any important matters in Derek’s absence.

Calendar

Wednesday, August 5^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Bible study will be suspended for the next couple weeks.  But we’ll get back to our survey of the great themes of Genesis on Wednesday, August 19^th.  Join us as we take another look at the fascinating story of Melchizedek in Chapter 14.  It’s a great time to join us!

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, July 26, 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, July 26, 2015    

Family Summer Worship 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………… What Shall I Render to My God

*Call to Worship ……………………..……………………………  Psalm 100:1-5

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #297…......…  All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #349 ……………….…………… O Thou Who the Shepherd of Israel Art

*Hymn of the Month #357………….……… Let Our Choir New Anthems Raise

*Hymn of #523 ………………………………………… My Hope Is in the Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………… Job 21:1-34 (Pew Bible p. 813-815)

New Testament ……………………..…  Luke 4:14-30 (Pew Bible p. 1595-1596)

Memory Verse ………………….…………………… Psalm 103:1-18 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Matthew 9:10-13

Sermon …………………………………..…………………………… John Brown

“At the Table With Jesus”

*Hymn of Faith #459 ……………………………………… I Am Not Skilled to Understand

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

“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.”

*Benediction

Announcements

  

We are happy to welcome John Brown back to North Collins!  John has been involved with Promise Valley, the ministry formerly known as Seneca Gospel Mission, in various ways for the last 15 years and currently serves as executive director.  John was recently ordained to the gospel ministry.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

Sympathies go out to Garry and Kathy and the rest of the family of Marty Dole, who died Wednesday evening.  Visitation hours are scheduled for today (Sunday) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Wentland’s.  Marty’s funeral will be held here at on Monday at 11:00 am.  There will be a luncheon to follow.

Be praying for this week’s neighborhood outreach – our first Backyard Bible Club!  Helen Filsinger will direct the evening lessons.  There will also be refreshments and activities for the children.  Pray that God would open the way into hearts and families and neighborhoods with the gospel.

The Yoders will be traveling to Michigan after service next week for two weeks of vacation with Derek’s parents.  We will have guest speakers on August 9^th and 16^th.  Be praying for the Yoders during this time of travel, relaxation, and family time.

Calendar

Wednesday, July 29^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 looking at the fascinating story of Melchizedek in Chapter 14.  It’s a great time to join us!

Monday, July 27^th – Friday, July 31^st

Backyard Bible Club at Michele and Audrey Kreb’s home on Southside!

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, July 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, July 19, 2015    

Family Summer Worship 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………………………………………………………………… What Shall I Render to My God

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………  Psalm 99:1-9

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #266…….................…… Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn of the Month #357 ……………………….…………… Let Our Choir New Anthems Raise

*Hymn of Faith #264 …………………………………..…………………………… Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………..………….………………… Job 20:1-29 (Pew Bible p. 812-813)

New Testament ………………………………………………..…………..…  Luke 4:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1595-1596)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-18 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, 15-18; 8:15; 9:7-9

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

Wisdom While You Wait

It takes wisdom tolive “Christianity” in the world during the already  and the not yet.  Thanks be to God, he’s given us his ownwisdom in the Bible!

*Hymn of Faith #335 …………………………………..…………………………… Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

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

“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.”

*Benediction

Announcements

Thanks to all who helped make our church picnic such a success – food, activities, set up & clean up, jelly beans, fellowship.  It was a great day.

Be praying with our friends at Lake View Community.  They are celebrating the second anniversary of their church’s “restart” this afternoon with a public confession of God’s faithfulness.  The Yoders will be present to represent our church’s support for them during this challenging, exciting time.

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

The Yoders will be attending the CCCC Family Conference in Rochester this week.  Derek will be back in the study on Friday.  John Brown (Promise Valley) will being the morning message on Sunday, July 26^th.

  

Calendar

Wednesday, July 22^nd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer at the church is suspended this week because Derek will be in Rochester.  But plan to join us the following week at 7:00 pm as we get back into our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’ll be looking at the fascinating story of Melchizedek at the end of Chapter 14.  It’s a great time to join us!

Monday, July 27^th – Friday, July 31^st

Backyard Bible Club on Southside!

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, July 12, 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, July 12, 2015    

Worship in the Park 9:30 am   

   Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

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

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………  Psalter Reading 98 (see insert)

*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #56…….........…… O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………… Beloved

*Chorus #173 ………………………………………………………………….…………… Behold, Bless Ye the Lord

*Chorus #100 …………………………………………………………….…………… Create In Me A Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………..…............……….………………… Job 19:1-29 (Pew Bible p. 810-812)

New Testament ……………………………...........…………………………..…  Luke 3:21-38 (Pew Bible p. 1594-1595)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-18 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

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

Tools for Living

*Chorus of Faith #537 ……………….…………………………………………..…………………………… Holy, Holy, 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

“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.”

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Closing Hymn ……………………………………………………,………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction

Announcements

Be praying with our friends at Lake View Community.  Next week they will be celebrating the second anniversary of their church’s “restart” with a public confession of God’s faithfulness.

Also, Steve and Natalie Ridge are in the middle of a two-week tour of Greece and Turkey, which will include several early New Testament church sites – Ephesus, Corinth, Thessalonica, etc.  Be praying for them.

Calendar

Tuesday, July 14^th

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss Chapter 11 in Swetland (“Sexual Deviation: Sexuality and the Church”) and the review questions that follow.

Wednesday, July 15^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 in Chapter 14 and the fascinating story known as the War of the Kings.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, July 26^th

John Brown, Promise Valley