EASTER SERVICES

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 9^th – Palm Sunday

            Thursday, April 13^th – Maundy Thursday.  Our traditional upper room-style vigil by candlelight begins at 6:30 pm

            Friday, April 14^th – Good Friday.  It’s our turn to host this year’s joint service with our Wesleyan friends from up on the hill.  Join us at 6:30 pm.

            Sunday, April 16^th – Easter Sunday.  There will be no Sunday School.  We gather in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for a brief time of prayer and praise and testimonies.  A light breakfast buffet will be served downstairs immediately following.  Family worship begins at 10:45.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017

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 9, 2017

     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 ……………………….………………….…… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

*Call to Worship …………….……………….……….…………… Psalter Reading 118, pp. 828f.

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #235 ………….............…….…….... All Glory, Laud and Honor

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #310 ………………………………………………………………… Rejoice, the Lord is King

*Hymn #295 ……….…………………………………….………… Crown Him With Many Crowns

*Hymn #296 ………………………………………………………………..……… All Hail the Power

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...…...………… Song of Songs 8:1-14 (Pew Bible 1057-1058)

New Testament ……………………...……….……….…  John 12:37-50 (Pew Bible p. 1672-1673)

Memory Verse ………………...…………….……………….……………… Psalm 62:5-8 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….…………………………………… Matthew 21:1-11

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

I Believe in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord

On Palm Sunday, Jesusis shown to be God’s only solution to the human predicament.  That’s why true disciples say, “Blessed is hewho comes in the name of the Lord!”

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings 

Offertory

*Doxology #735 ………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction                                                                   

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church is suspended this week because of our special Holy Week services.  But join us next week, April 19^th, as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 43 and are looking at Joseph’s life in Egypt as he guides his brothers along the way of repentance.  It’s a great time to join us!

Calendar

This year’s Holy Week services include the following:

            Sunday, April 9^th – Palm Sunday

            Thursday, April 13^th – Maundy Thursday.  Our traditional upper room-style vigil by candlelight begins at 6:30 pm

            Friday, April 14^th – Good Friday.  It’s our turn to host this year’s joint service with our Wesleyan friends from up on the hill.  Join us at 6:30 pm.

            Sunday, April 16^th – Easter Sunday.  There will be no Sunday School.  We gather in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for a brief time of prayer and praise and testimonies.  A light breakfast buffet will be served downstairs immediately following.  Family worship begins at 10:45.

Plan now to be a part of this season’s special services!

Sunday, April 23^rd

Let’s join our friends at Lake View Community Church for our spring Singspiration! at 6:30 pm.  Refreshments to follow.

Friday, June 9^th – Sunday, June 11^th

Our Bicentennial weekend will be here before you know it!  Plans are well underway for this special celebration, but if you’d like to help with the details and coordination, see Derek.  More information to come!

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, April 2, 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, April 2, 2017

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

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum

                                                                                      – or better, let’s wait until after the service.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………….………………….…… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

*Call to Worship …………….….………….…………… Psalter Reading 72:1-19, pp. 810-811

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #180 …………………………………………… Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down

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

*Chorus #100 ………………………………………………………… Create in Me a Clean Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...…...………… Song of Songs 7:1-13 (Pew Bible 1056-1057)

New Testament ……………………...……….……….…  John 12:12-36 (Pew Bible p. 1671-1672)

Memory Verse ………………...…………….……………….……………… Psalm 62:5-8 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………….……………………………………………………………… Jude 11-13

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

Word of Men, Word of God

Korah’s rebellion isdirected against God’s authoritative voice. True disciples know that God still speaks in the church through sacredscripture – and they listen.

*Chorus #99 …………………………………………………………………….……… Come, Holy Spirit

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

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn of Faith #431 ……………………...………………………………… A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction                                                                                              *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

It’s famine time again!  On April 7^th-8^th our 3DYouth will join other area youth to help combat world hunger.  The 30-hour retreat includes worship, activities, games, service – but no food!  Be praying for our young people as they prepare for this opportunity for service and growth as Christian disciples.  More information is on the back table.  Also, we will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable to distribute to local food pantries.  See the box in the back.

 

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal

following this morning’s service.

Calendar

Wednesday, April 5^th

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re looking at Joseph’s life in Egypt as he guides his brothers along the way of repentance.  It’s a great time to join us.

Friday – Saturday, April 7^th & 8^th

3DYouth’s 30-Hour Famine

Sunday, April 9^th – Sunday, April 16^th

This year’s Holy Week services include the following:

            Sunday, April 9^th – Palm Sunday

            Thursday, April 13^th – Maundy Thursday.  Our traditional upper room-style vigil by candlelight begins at 6:30 pm

            Friday, April 14^th – Good Friday.  It’s our turn to host this year’s joint service with our Wesleyan friends from up on the hill.  Join us at 6:30 pm.

            Sunday, April 16^th – Easter Sunday.  There is no Sunday School.  We gather in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for a brief time of prayer and praise and testimonies.  A light breakfast buffet will be served downstairs immediately following.  Family worship begins at 10:45.

Plan now to be a part of this season’s special services!

Friday, June 9^th – Sunday, June 11^th

Our Bicentennial weekend will be here before you know it!  Plans are well underway for this special celebration, but if you’d like to help with the details and coordination, see Derek.  More information to come!

Sermon, Sunday, March 26, 2017

The Rebellion of Korah

Many claim to speak for God. But true disciples know that

only one voice bears divine authority in the church --

Jesus' voice, preserved by the apostles.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 19, 2017

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, March 19, 2017

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

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum

 – or better, let’s wait until after the service.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit …………………….……………….…… I’m Not Ashamed to Own My Lord

*Call to Worship …………………….…………………….….….……………… Psalm 65:1-13

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #353 …………………………….………………………… I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

*Hymn of the Month #506 ………..……......…… As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised

*Hymn #441 …………………………………………………………………… Jesus Shall Reign

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...………… Song of Songs 5:1-16 (Pew Bible 1054-1055)

New Testament ………………….……………….…  John 11:38-57 (Pew Bible p. 1669-1670)

Memory Verse ………………….……….……………………… Philippians 3:10-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………….…….….………………………………….…… Jude 11-13

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

Villains and the Victor

Balaam’s “error” still threatens the church.  But true disciples can trust Jesus,

 whosefaithfulness secures their blessing forever.

*Hymn of Faith #447 ………………………………….……………… Christ for the World We Sing

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

Announcements

It’s famine time again!  On April 7^th-8^th, our young people will join other area youth groups to help combat world hunger.  The 30-Hour retreat includes worship, activities, games, service – but no food!  Be praying for our young people as they prepare for this opportunity for growth as Christian disciples.  More information is on the back table.  Also, we will be collecting canned goods and non-perishables to distribute at local food pantries.  See the box in the back.

Calendar

Tuesday, March 21^st

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the Zahl article on the back table (“Justify Yourself”).

Wednesday, March 22^nd

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re looking at Joseph’s live in Egypt.  It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, March 26^th

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

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 12, 2017

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, March 12, 2017

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

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Be mindful that the few minutes before the service are set aside to help prepare for worship.  Some use this time to pray or meditate on the call to worship or just be quiet before the Lord.  Let’s keep our visiting before the service to a minimum

 – or better, let’s wait until after the service.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….……………… I’m Not Ashamed to Own My Lord

*Call to Worship …………….…….…………………….….….……………… Psalm 63:1-11

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

*Hymn of the Month #506 ……………....................…… As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised

*Hymn #177 …………………………………..…………… O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...……………… Song of Songs 4:1-16 (Pew Bible 1052-1054)

New Testament ………………………….…………….…  John 11:17-37 (Pew Bible p. 1668-1669)

Memory Verse …………………………….….……………………… Philippians 3:10-11 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….……..………………………………….…… Jude 11-13

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

The Error of Balaam

Balaam got the religion of the Bible wrong because he got God wrong. Jude warns of similar errorsin the church.  Getting Jesus right makesall the difference.

*Hymn of Faith #444 ………………………… O Zion, Haste Your Mission High Fulfilling

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

Announcements

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

Calendar

Tuesday, March 14^th

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the Zahl article on the back table (“Justify Yourself”).

Wednesday, March 15^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re looking at Joseph’s live in Egypt.  It’s a great time to join us.

Sunday, March 26^th

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