Sunday, October 29, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 22, 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
Sunday, October 22, 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 ……………………………..……….…… Rejoice, All
People, Homage Give
*Call to Worship ………………….………………………………..….……… Psalm 111:1-10
*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #547 …………………….…… With Harps and With Viols
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn #170
……………………………………………………….………… Fairest Lord Jesus
*Hymn
of the Month #24 ………........…………… Vast the Immensity, Mirror of Majesty
*Hymn #136
…….………………………….……...……… Thy
Word I Have Hid in My Heart
Scripture Lessons
New Testament …………......................................…..……… Acts 5:17-42
(Pew Bible pg.1698-1700)
Memory Verse ……………………….……………….………………….……………… Psalm 90:1-4
(see insert)
Fellowship of Welcome
Sermon Text …………………………………….………………………………….…….………………… Exodus 2:1-10
*Hymn of Faith #599 …….…………………….…….……… Savior,
Like a Shepherd Lead Us
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
Postlude
Announcements
Interest has been
expressed in joining the church. If
others would like to be part of a class for progressive members, see Derek or
one of the Elders. The class is designed
for those considering church membership.
But if you’re already a member and still don’t have the foggiest idea
what Congregationalism is about, come and sit in on this three- or four-session
class. Details to follow.
It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!
Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!
The
church’s financial statement for September 2017 is posted for review in the
office over the copy machine.
Calendar
Tonight,
Sunday, October 22nd: 3DYouth meets at the First Church of
Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities and
refreshments.
Monday,
October 23rd: AA meets downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15
pm.
Wednesday,
October 25th: Bible study &
prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re
beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us.
Saturday,
October 28th: Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is TODAY. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.
Sunday, October
29th: It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn
to host! Join us at 6:30 pm for a time
of singing and fellowship with friends from area churches. You may want to bring a favorite “harvest”
dessert to share afterward.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 15, 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
Sunday, October 15, 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 …………………….………………..……….…… Rejoice, All
People, Homage Give
*Call to Worship ………………….……….……………..….……… Psalter Reading 108:1-6, 12-13
*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #598 …......................…… Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn #393
…………………………….…………………… Come, Let Us Join with One Accord
*Hymn
of the Month #24 ……..................……………… Vast the Immensity, Mirror of Majesty
*Hymn #137
…….…………………………………………….……...……… Holy
Bible, Book Divine
Scripture
Lessons
Old Testament ……………................................…..……… Isaiah 21:1-17 (Pew Bible pg. 1089-1090)
New Testament ………………........................................…..……… Acts 5:1-16
(Pew Bible pg.1698)
Memory Verse ……………………….……….………………….……………… Psalm 90:1-4
(see insert)
Fellowship of
Welcome
Sermon Text ……………………………….……………………….…….………………… Exodus 2:1-10
Sermon …………………………………….……………….……….…………………………
Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #600 …….………………………………………………….…….……… He
Leadeth Me
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
Postlude
Announcements
It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!
Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!
Calendar
Monday,
October 16th:
AA
meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Tuesday,
October 17th: Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the
church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.
Elders, come prepared to discuss the rest of the Duncan article
(“Foundations for Biblically Directed Worship”).
Wednesday,
October 18th: Bible study &
prayer meeting begins at 7:00 pm. This
week we’re beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us.
Thursday, October 19th: Dewey Missionary Meeting at10
a.m. We will be discussing business and reading letters/praying for our
missionaries around the world. Coffee is provided.
Saturday, October 21st
: Sunday School Meeting:
Come at 9:00 a.m. and stuff hand-out packets with gospel tracts and candy
for Light Up the Night, October 31st.
Sunday, October 22nd: 3DYouth at the First Church of Evans at 6 pm
for life lesson from the Psalms followed by activities and refreshments.
Saturday,
October 28th: Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 22nd. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.
Sunday,
October 29th:
It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host! All the usual details to follow.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 8, 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
Sunday, October 8, 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 …………………….………………..…….…… Rejoice, All
People, Homage Give
*Call to Worship ………………….……….………………..….……… Psalter Reading 109:1-9, 43
*Chorus of Adoration & Praise #19 ….……………….…… Come, Thou, Almighty King
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Chorus
#161 …………………………………………………….…………………
Unto Thee, O Lord
*Chorus
#27 …….……………………………….…………………….……...……… Glorify
Thy Name
Scripture
Lessons
New Testament ……………….............................…..……… Acts 4:23-37
(Pew Bible pg.1697-1698)
Memory Verse ……………………….…………………………….……………… Psalm 90:1-4
(see insert)
Fellowship of
Welcome
Sermon Text ………………………….……………………….....….…….………………… Exodus 1:8-22 Sermon …………………………………….……………………………………………………
Derek Yoder
The Ethics of War
The midwives’
deception raises ethical questions about fibbing.
But true disciples
know that enemies of the truth can’t outmaneuver God.
“To the crooked he is
cunning.”
*Hymn of Faith #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
Postlude
Announcements
It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!
Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!
“Thank you for your
prayers and cards the last several weeks.
Praise the Lord for being with me through all
this ordeal,
especially in the down
times.” Romans
8:28 – Audrey
Calendar
Sunday,
October 8th: 3DYouth meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm
for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities and refreshments.
Monday,
October 9th:
AA
meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Tuesday,
October 10th: Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the
church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.
Elders, come prepared to discuss the rest of the Duncan article (“Foundations
for Biblically Directed Worship”).
Wednesday,
October 11th: Bible study &
prayer meeting begins at 7:00 pm. This
week we’re beginning a brand-new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us.
Thursday, October 12th: Sit'n'Sew starting
at 10 a.m. Stay as long as you like to work on new projects for this
year! If you can stay longer into the afternoon, feel free to bring your
own lunch. Coffee is provided.
Thursday, October 19th: Dewey Missionary Meeting at10
a.m. We will be discussing business and reading letters/praying for our
missionaries around the world. Coffee is provided.
Saturday, October 21st
: Sunday School Meeting:
Come at 9:00 a.m. and stuff hand-out packets with gospel tracts and candy
for Light Up the Night, October 31st.
Sunday, October 22nd: 3DYouth at the First Church of Evans at 6 pm.
Saturday,
October 28th: Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 22nd. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 1st, 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
Sunday, October 1, 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 …………………….…………..……….…… Rejoice, All
People, Homage Give
*Call to Worship ………………….……….…….……… Psalter
Reading 106:1-23ff., pp. 822f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #301 ….…......…………….…… Join All the Glorious Names
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral
Anthem
*Hymn #480
………………………………….…………………… Come, For the Feast is Spread
*Hymn of
the Month #24 ……………...........…………
Vast the Immensity, Mirror of
Majesty
*Hymn #251
…….…………………………………….……...……… Beneath
the Cross of Jesus
Scripture
Lessons
Old Testament …………….......................…..……… Isaiah 19:16-25 (Pew Bible pg. 1087-1088)
New Testament ……………….........................…..……… Acts 4:1-22
(Pew Bible pg.1696-1697)
Memory Verse ……………………………….……………….……………… Psalm 90:1-4
(see insert)
Fellowship of
Welcome
Sermon Text ……………………………………………………………….………………… Exodus 1:8-22
Sermon …………………………………….……………….……….…………………………
Derek Yoder
All’s Fair in Love and War
Or is it?
The Hebrew midwives raise ethical questions about fibbing.
But true disciples
know that God’s truth in Christ will prevail.
*Hymn of Faith #264 …….……………………….…….……… Jesus,
Keep Me Near the Cross
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd
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 of Faith #359 ……………………………………………………… Blest Be the Tie
That Binds
Benediction
Postlude
Announcements
We hope you can join us
for a fellowship meal
following this morning’s service.
3DYouth gets
back on track THIS AFTERNOON with an October outing at the Seneca Hawk
Fun Center (11979 Southwestern in Irving).
$10 for go-carts, $6 for mini-golf ($4 for children). Meet at the First Church of Evans at 5:30 pm
and return by 8:00. All are
welcome. Bring friends!
It's "Onward
in October" Month in Sunday School! This is our
month to remember to be on time for Sunday School at 9:30, bring
your Bible, bring an offering, and bring a friend who wants to learn about the
Bible with you! Let's keep working hard to memorize our Bible verses, too!
Choir practices are
now from 9-10 a.m. one Saturday morning per month, usually
toward the end of the month. If you would like to join choir, please
see Alice or Kathy for the date. We would love to have you come sing
with us!
Calendar
Monday,
October 2nd:
AA
meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday,
October 3rd: Bible study &
prayer meeting is suspended this week.
Join us for a presentation about the opioid problem in our communities
and churches followed by a panel discussion.
Dr. Paul Updike, Medical Director of Addiction and Pain Services at
Catholic Health, is the featured speaker.
Derek has been invited to sit on the panel. First Church of Evans is hosting this timely
event at 7:00 pm in the Community House.
But join us
next Wednesday, October 8th, as we begin a brand- new study in the gospel of Luke. It’s a great time to join us!
Sunday,
October 8th: 3DYouth meets here at
6:00 pm for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities and
refreshments.
Thursday, October 12th: Sit'n'Sew starting
at 10 a.m. Stay as long as you like to work on new projects for this
year! If you can stay longer into the afternoon, feel free to bring your
own lunch. Coffee is provided.
Thursday, October 19th: Dewey Missionary Meeting at10
a.m. We will be discussing business and reading letters/praying for our
missionaries around the world. Coffee is provided.
Sunday,
October 28th: Join our WNY /
Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual
CCCC Regional Fall Banquet. It’s being
called an “Indoor Picnic” and will include activities and games, including a
brief report by Derek on our bicentennial celebration. There is no charge for the meal, but a
special offering will be take up to help cover the evening’s expenses. The evening begins at 5:00 pm. Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 22nd. See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for
details.
Friday, September 22, 2017
First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 24, 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
Sunday, September 24, 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 …………………….……………………...……….…… The God of
Abraham Praise
*Call to Worship ………………………………………………….……….…….……… Psalm 105:1-7
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #164 ….……...................… O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Hymn #263
………………………………………………………………………… Lift High the Cross
*Hymn of
the Month #493 ………....................……
We Have Not Known Thee as We Ought
*Hymn #478
…….…………………………………………….……...……… I
Love to Tell the Story
Scripture
Lessons
Old Testament ……………….......................…..……… Isaiah 19:1-15 (Pew Bible pg. 1086-1087)
New Testament ………………...........................…..……… Acts 3:1-26
(Pew Bible pg.1693-1694)
Memory Verse ……………………….…….……………….……………… Psalm 133:1-3
(see insert)
Fellowship of
Welcome
Sermon Text …………………………………………………………….…….…………… Exodus 1:8-22
Sermon …………………………………….……………………….…………………………
Derek Yoder
*Hymn #674 …….……….……………………………………………………… I
Need Thee Every Hour
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
Next week is
the Eden United Methodist Church’s “Crop Walk” to help support the Eden/North
Collins Food Pantry and to fight world hunger.
See brochures in back for details.
Tonight is
our final Sunday Night Out for the season.
Gather at the Doles’ pond around 4:00 pm for a summer-end burger
bar. Bring a dish to pass.
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 be
shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ
and his body. A fellowship meal
following the service IS scheduled.
Calendar
Monday,
September 25th
AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday,
September 27th
Bible study and prayer meets at the
church at 7:00 pm. Only one week remains
in our study of Genesis! We’re summarizing
and reviewing the book’s great themes but are already looking to our new study
in the NT book of Luke beginning October 8th. It’s a great time to join us.
• On
Wednesday, October 4th, Derek has been invited to sit on a panel to
discuss the opiate problem in our communities and churches. Dr. Paul Updike, Medical Director of
Addiction and Pain Services at Catholic Health, is the guest speaker. The First Church of Evans is hosting this
timely discussion at 7:00 pm in the Community House.
Sunday,
October 1st
3DYouth
gets back on track next week with a “reach out” activity involving go-carts and
miniature golf. Details to come.
Sunday,
October 8th
3DYouth
meets here at 6:00 pm for life lessons from the Psalms followed by activities
and refreshments.
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