First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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 …………………….....………….…… We Have Not Known Thee As We Ought

*Call to Worship …………………………...……………….……….…….…………… Psalm 78:1-72

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #376 …….....................….... Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #498 …………………………………………….…………… Jesus! What a Friend of Sinners!

*Hymn #394 ……….…………………….…………………………… This Day at Thy Creating Word

*Hymn #334 …………………………………………….…….……… Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...............................…...……… Isaiah 2:12-22 (Pew Bible 1063)

New Testament …………………………...….……….……….…  John 14:15-31 (Pew Bible p. 1676)

Memory Verse …………………………….……….…….……………… Hebrews 10:12-17 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………………… Jude 12:13

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

When Hope Disappoints

Jude borrowsword-pictures from nature to describe how false teachers promise what they can’tdeliver.  True disciples find their satisfactionin Jesus Christ.

*Hymn #504 …….………………………………………………………… I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction                                                                   

 *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

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

Calendar

Monday, May 8^th

AA meets from 8:00-9:15 pm in the painted-glass room upstairs.

Tuesday, May 9^th

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss the Warren Gage article (“Eve, the Mother of All Living”) on the back table.

Wednesday, May 10^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re approaching Chapter 45 and Joseph’s self-revelation and his return, as it were, from the dead.  It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, May 12^th

Eagle Energy Day.  A reminder to all who signed up to be part of this High School community-service project:  Be ready a 9:00 am with supplies in hand to begin several hours of cleaning and yard work with young people from across the street.

Sunday, May 21^st

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

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

Our Bicentennial weekend is fast approaching.  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!

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, April 30, 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 30, 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 …………………….……………….…… Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

*Call to Worship ……………………………….…….…………… Psalter Reading 77, pp. 812f.

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #95 ………………………………………………………….………… Be Exalted, O God

*Chorus #122 ……………………………………………….………………… I Come to the Cross

*Chorus #98 …………………………………………………………………….……… Cares Chorus

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…..................…...……… Isaiah 2:1-11 (Pew Bible 1062-1063)

New Testament ………………………….….……….…  John 14:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1675-1676)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

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

“Whose Story Is It, Anyway? – And Who’s the Hero?”

*Hymn of Faith #705 …….……………………………………… I Know Whom I Have Believed

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

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

Offertory

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

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

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

*Benediction                                                                   

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Thanks to all who gave so generously to the Eden/North Collins Food Pantry on Good Friday.  We collected $216 in “Maundy monies” to help support this local community service, no distributing from its new location on Franklin Street.

The Full Church Board has authorized a start-up Alcoholics Anonymous group to meet in the church buidling.  Beginning May 1^st, AA will meet on Monday evenings from 8-9:15 pm in the painted-glass room upstairs.  See Derek or Fred with any questions.

Calendar

Wednesday, May 3^rd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for prayer and Bible study at the church at 7:00 pm 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!

Sunday, May 7^th

3DYouth meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for our final lesson from Mark (!) followed by activities and refreshments.

Sunday, May 21^st

3DYouth meets here.

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!

           

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, April 23, 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 23, 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 ………………………………………….……….…….…………… Psalm 73:1-28

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #119 …................…….... I Sing the Almighty Power of God

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

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

*Hymn #600 ……………………………………….……… He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…..................…...……… Isaiah 1:18-31 (Pew Bible 1061-1062)

New Testament ……………………..……….……….…  John 13:21-38 (Pew Bible p. 1674-1675)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ..……………………………………………………………………………… Luke 8:4-15

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

“TheGood Life”

*Hymn #327 …….…………………………………………………………… One Day He’s Coming

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

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

*Benediction                                                                                             *Congregation invited to stand

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

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.

Don’t forget Singspiration! tonight at Lake View Community Church.  Gather at 6:30 pm.  Refreshments to follow.

The Church’s financial statement for March 2017 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Next week 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 by shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.  A fellowship meal following the service is NOT planned at this time.

Calendar

Wednesday, April 26^th

A brief “Bicentennial” information meeting is scheduled during the Bible study hour.  Derek will outline the bicentennial weekend plans as they stand to date, answer questions, and receive additional suggestions for this special celebration.  All are invited!  

If the information meeting is short, we’ll crack open our Bibles 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!

Saturday, April 29^th

Deacon meeting in the Adult Sunday School room at 10:00 am.

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!