Sermon, Sunday, September 25, 2016

Contending for the Faith

(One Day at a Time)

The 'successful' Christian life may be unexpected, but it's no secret. It's for ordinary people who depend on their extraordinary God.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 18, 2016

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, September 18, 2016    

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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….……………………… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring

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

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #642  …………………………………………………………………….……….……… Be Thou My Vision

*Hymn of the Month #46 …………………….………… Round the Lord in Glory Seated

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 28:1-28 (Pew Bible 1026-1028)

New Testament …………………….………………………………….…  John 2:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 1648)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………….………………… Matthew 5:2-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………….……………….….….………………….…… Luke 23:39-43

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

With Him in Paradise

The ‘Intermediate State’ is a place of garden-like rest and comfort inthe presence of the Lord – but the best is yet to come!

*Hymn of Faith #654 ………….……………… O Safe to the Rock That Is Higher Than I

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 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

                                                                                                     *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Funds for the Bicentennial window have been pledged in full!  Watch for the “unveiling” in June 2017 of this decorative testimony to God’s faithfulness to our church from 1817-2017.  Thank you to all who contributed to this commemorative project.  – The Church Board

The church’s financial statements for July and August 2016 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Calendar

Wednesday, September 21^st

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re studying the story of Jacob and his exodus-like flight from Uncle Laban in Chapter 31.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 22^nd

Dewey Sit’n’Sew meets from 10 am to 2 pm.  Come and go as you are able during that time frame.

Don’t miss the new time!  Choir practice at the church at 3:00 pm.

Sunday, October 9^th

It’s time for 3DYouth Group to start back up again!  We kick off the new year by meeting at 6:00 pm for more life lessons from Mark, followed by games and refreshments.

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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, September 11, 2016

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, September 11, 2016    

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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….……………………… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring

*Call to Worship ………………………………………...........…………………………...….…….……………… Psalm 28:1-9

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #167 ……………………………………………………….……… When Morning Gilds the Skies

*Hymn of the Month #46 …………………….………… Round the Lord in Glory Seated

*Hymn #599 ………………………………………………….……… Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 27:1-27 (Pew Bible 1024-1026)

New Testament …………………….……………………….…  John 1:35-51 (Pew Bible p. 1647-1648)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………….………………… Matthew 5:2-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………….…….….………………….…… 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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

The Intermediate State

Death ushers believers into the Lord’s presence for comfort andsafekeeping – but the best is yet to come!

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 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

                                                                                                     *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The Church Board has approved the installation of a commemorative window to mark our church’s bicentennial in June 2017.  The projected cost is $5,000.  If you are interested in being part of this project, make your contributions out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.

There is a dedication of the Eden-North Collins Food Pantry’s new building at 2059 Franklin Street here in the Village and we are invited.  The ceremony is on Saturday, September 17^th at 11:00 am.  RSVP @ 992-3753.

Calendar

Tuesday, September 13^th

Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.

Full Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 14^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re studying the story of Jacob and his exodus-like flight from Uncle Laban in Chapter 31.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 15^th

Dewey Missionary Society meets from 10 am to noon.

Thursday, September 22^nd

Dewey Sit’n’Sew meets from 10 am to 2 pm.  Come and go as you are able during that time frame.

 Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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, September 4, 2016

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, September 4, 2016    

Sunday School 9:30 am   

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….………………… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring

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

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #263 …………………………………….... Lift High the Cross

*Invocation 

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn of the Month #46 …………………….………… Round the Lord in Glory Seated

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………...……………………… Proverbs 26:1-28 (Pew Bible 1023-1024)

New Testament …………………….……………………….…  John 1:19-34 (Pew Bible p. 1636-1638)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….…………….………………… Matthew 5:2-12 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….…….….………………….…… Ephesians 2:1-10

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

The Undiscovered Country

“Death” separates from the living God.  Jesus has come to reconcile us

to the Father, that we might have life – and have it abundantly!

*Hymn of Faith #465 …………….……………… Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 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

*Hymn #430 …………………………….…………………………….……….…………… I Hunger and I Thirst

*Benediction

                                                                                                                    *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The Church Board has approved the installation of a commemorative window to mark our church’s bicentennial in June 2017.  The projected cost is $5,000.  If you are interested in being part of this project, make your contributions out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

               We want to thank you all so much for the wedding gift.  The quilt is so beautiful and looks wonderful in our living room.  We feel so blessed!  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers as we start our new life together!!

                              God bless, John & Caila Brown

                            (16 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220)

There is a dedication of the Eden-North Collins Food Pantry’s new building at 2059 Franklin Street here in the Village and we are invited.  The ceremony is on Saturday, September 17^th at 11:00 am.  RSVP @ 992-3753.

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal

following this morning’s service!

Calendar

Wednesday, September 7^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re studying the story of Jacob and his exodus-like flight from Uncle Laban in Chapter 31.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, September 10^th

ISI Welcome Back Picnic at Russell Joy Park in Fredonia from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet students and possibly becoming a friendship partner, as well as just have a fun, relaxing time getting to know internationals and they getting to know Americans.

NEXT SUNDAY! September 11^th

Don’t forget!  Fall schedule resumes with Sunday School at 9:30 am followed by family worship at 10:45 am.  We’ll begin the new academic year by meeting in the sanctuary for opening exercises for all at 9:30, followed by our fall Concert of Prayer for the adults and teens.

Thursday, September 15^th

Dewey Missionary Society meets from 10 am to noon.

College Addresses

Katie Yoder                                           Rebekah Yoder

Geneva College, Box 2404                 Calvin College

3200 College Avenue                          Noordewier 125

Beaver Falls, PA  15010                        Grand Rapids, MI  49546-4417

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 28, 2016

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 28, 2016    

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ………………………………………………….……………… My Faith Looks Up to Thee

*Call to Worship …………………………………………….…………………...……….………… Psalm 26:8-12 

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #53 ………….  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #18 ……………………………………………….……………………….……… You Holy Angels Bright

*Hymn #17 ……………………………………….…… Praise the Lord: Ye Heavens Adore Him

*Hymn #87 ………….…………………………….….…… The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………...……………………… Proverbs 25:1-28 (Pew Bible 1021-1023)

New Testament ………………………………….……….………  John 1:1-18 (Pew Bible p. 1645-1646)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….…………………… Matthew 5:2-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………….……...….….……………… Deuteronomy 4:1-8

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

The God Who Is Near

There’s a lot we don’t know about the sovereignty of God.  But we know this:  God works through prayer.  
And when he does, he reveals his will – and his heart.

*Hymn #30 ………………………………………........................……… O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 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

*Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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.

Announcements

The Church Board has approved the installation of a commemorative window to mark our church’s bicentennial in June 2017.  The projected cost is $5,000.  If you are interested in being part of this project, make your contribution out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.

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 – bring a favorite dish to share!

Calendar

Tonight, Sunday, August 28^th

Beat the heat!  Join us at Garry and Kathy’s as we gather this afternoon for the summer’s third “Sunday Night Out”.  Plan to come around 4:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 31^st

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re studying the story of Jacob and his hard service to Uncle Laban in Chapter 30.  It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, September 10^th

ISI Welcome Back Picnic at Russell Joy Park in Fredonia from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet students and possibly becoming a friendship partner, as well as just have a fun, relaxing time getting to know internationals and they getting to know Americans.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 21, 2016

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 21, 2016    

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship …………………………………………….…………………...……….………… Psalm 25:1-10

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

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

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

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………...……………………… Proverbs 24:23-34 (Pew Bible 1021)

New Testament …………………………………….……….………  Luke 24:36-53 (Pew Bible p. 1644)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….…………………… Matthew 5:2-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………...….……………...….….……………… Isaiah 46:5-11

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

“Thy Will Be Done!”

True disciples give themselves to prayer, knowing that God has ordained it

 for their good and his glory.  Prayer can’t change our sovereign God,

but it can change us.

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 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

*Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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.

Announcements

The Church Board has approved the installation of a commemorative window to mark our church’s bicentennial in June 2017.  The projected cost is $5,000.  If you are interested in being part of this project, make your contribution out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.

Calendar

Wednesday, August 24th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm.  We’re continuing our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re studying the story of Jacob and his hard service to Uncle Laban in Chapter 30.  It’s a great time to join us!

Sunday, August 28^th

Beat the heat!  Join us at Garry and Kathy’s as we gather for the summer’s third “Sunday Night Out”.

Saturday, September 10^th

ISI Welcome Back Picnic at Russell Joy Park in Fredonia from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet students and possibly becoming a friendship partner, as well as just have a fun, relaxing time getting to know internationals and they getting to know Americans.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 14, 2016

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 14, 2016    

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship …………………………………………….…………………...……….………… Psalm 24:1-6

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #2 ……………………….………….  O Worship the King

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #90 ………………………………………………………………….……… As We Seek Your Face

*Chorus #119 ………………………………………….…… How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place

*Chorus #12 ………….…………………………….…………………………………….….…… Purify My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………...……………………… Proverbs 24:1-22 (Pew Bible 1020-1021)

New Testament ………………………….……….………  Luke 24:13-35 (Pew Bible p. 1642-1644)

Memory Verse ……………………………...….………….…………………… Matthew 5:2-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

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

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology #735 …………………………………………………………………………………………… 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

*Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devises.

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.

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.

Announcements

The Church Board has approved the installation of a commemorative window to mark our church’s bicentennial in June 2017.  The projected cost is $5,000.  If you are interested in being part of this project, make your contribution out to The First Congregational Church and designate them “Bicentennial Window”.

The Yoders return to North Collins tomorrow after their family vacation in Michigan.  Keep praying for the Yoders as Katie packs up and moves back to Geneva College in Pennsylvania the end of this week and Rebekah heads off to Calvin College in Michigan later this month.