Sunday, December 30, 2018

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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 30, 2018

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 …………………….………………….…………….…… All My Heart This Night Rejoices

*Call to Worship ………………….……….……………………………….………………….….……… Psalm 19:1-14

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #200 ……………....……It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn#201……………………………………….……………….…………….…O Little Town of Bethlehem

*Hymn#220………………………………………….…………….…From Heaven High I Come to You

*Hymn#211……………………………………….……………….….…God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading...................................................................Isaiah 58:1-14 (PB 1152-54)

New Testament Reading……………..………………………..……….Romans 4:13-25 (PB 1752)

Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….………………….……… Apostles’ Creed (HB 845)

Fellowship of Welcome

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.”

Christmas Hymns of Faith

Collage of 2018 Memories

*Hymn#228…………………………………………………………………..Saw You Never in the Twilight

*Benediction

Postlude

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

The flowers in the front of the chapel were donated by the family of Lucille Minekime, whose funeral service was held here yesterday.

We would like to express our deepest thanks to all of you for the generous gift we received this Christmas season. We are thankful that God has given us such a loving and supportive church family. May he grant us all a special and blessed New Year together. With much love, Alice, Derek, Katie, Rebekah, Joel and Owen.

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 NOT scheduled at this time. Laura and Olive are on setup.

Harriett Rupps’s new address: c/o Jim and Rhoda Raub,1208 Oak Opening, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Her phone number remains the same: (716) 532-3287.

Don’t forget to silence your devices

Calendar

Monday, December 31^st:  AA meets downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15 pm.

Wednesday, January 2^nd:  Midweek Bible Study and Prayer meeting is still on Christmas break. But be sure to join us in 2019 on January 9^th. We are in Luke 6 and are considering Jesus’ teachings on life in a hostile world. It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, January 3^rd: Choir Practice downstairs at 4:00 pm.

Sunday, December 23, 2018

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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 23, 2018

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 …………………….………………….…………….…… All My Heart This Night Rejoices

*Call to Worship ………………….……….……………………………….……….….……… Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #204 ………………………………………....……Away in a Manger

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Carols of Worship……………………………………….…………………………………………………………….…Insert

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle

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.”

Fellowship of Welcome

Christmas Program

“Robed in Righteousness”

*Benediction

Postlude

*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

Harriett Rupps’s new address: c/o Jim and Rhoda Raub,1208 Oak Opening, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Her phone number remains the same: (716) 532-3287.

Remember our Christmas Project this year. For each donation to the Eden/North Collins Food Pantry please put an ornament on the small tree in the back of the church. Let's share Christ's love in a tangible way with those in need.

In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School Classroom during the coldest winter months. We are tentatively planning to hold our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on Dec. 30^th at our regular time of 10:45 am. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.                               

--The Church Board

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2019. To submit names, see Olive, Fred, or Derek.

Don’t forget to silence your devices

Calendar

Monday, December 24^th:  Traditional Christmas Eve service of carols and candlelight at 6:30 pm. AA is still on for later in the evening downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15 pm.

Wednesday, December 26^th:  Midweek Bible Study and Prayer meeting is suspended for the next two weeks because of Christmas and New Year’s activities.  But be sure to join us in 2019 on January 9^th. We are in Luke 6 and are considering Jesus’ teachings on life in a hostile world. It’s a great time to join us!

Saturday, December 29^th: Lucille’s service will be held here at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow. Callings hours are scheduled for Friday evening from 6-9 pm at Wentland’s and at the church on Saturday morning at 10:00 am.

Sunday, December 31^st: If you have photographs of special occasions from 2018 and want them included in our “Collage of Memories” year-end slideshow, get them to Garry (prints or digital formats are fine).

Bulletin & Sermon, Sunday, December 16, 2018

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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, December 16, 2018

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

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Welcome and Announcement

Choral Introit #217 …....……..…………….…………..………… All My Heart This Night Rejoices

*Call to Worship ………………………...……………….……………………...……….…..…...………Isaiah 7:10-16

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #196…....…..…..Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #216…...………...…………………………………………..….…….…………Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

*Hymn #221……...………..............................................................……Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming    *Hymn #213…...…………...….……..…………...…....………...…………………..…….…….…What Child Is This?

Lighting of the Third Advent Candle

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text……………………………………………………………………………….……..…………Hebrews 2:5-18

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

“Born of the Virgin Mary”

Jesus’ virginal birth draws all eyes on him as Redeemer.

He took on human nature to deliver humans from sin and death.

Truedisciples rejoice that at Christmas, God has come close.

*Hymn of Faith #212……………………………....................…….… Within A Crib My Savior Lay

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

*Congregation stand if able

Announcements

We hope you can join us at the parsonage for our Christmas Tea between 2 and 5 pm this afternoon. It’s a time for our family to express the love and appreciation we feel to all of you who mean so much to us. Feel free to stop by for favorite holiday foods with good friends. We look forward to sharing this special time with you.

--Alice, Derek, Rebekah, Joel and Owen

In an effort to reduce the cost of heating the church building, the Church Board again recommends meeting for worship in the Adult Sunday School Classroom during the coldest winter months. We are tentatively planning to hold our first worship service downstairs in the “Winter Chapel” on Dec. 30^th at our regular time of 10:45 am. Thank you for your understanding in this important matter.

--The Church Board

The church’s financial statements for October and November 2018 are posted for review in the office above the copier.

Sympathies go out to the familly of Lucille Minekime, who died on Tuesday in Syracuse. Her funeral will be held here after the holidays. Details to follow.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February 2019. To submit names, see Olive, Fred, or Derek.

Our Christmas Project this year is the Eden/North Collins Food Pantry. Make a donation in the basket in the back and hang an ornament on the tree!

Don’t forget to silence your devices.

Calendar

Monday, December 17^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00 – 9:15 pm.

Wednesday, December 19^th:  Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re in Luke 6 and are considering Jesus’ teaching on life in a hostile world. It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, December 20^th: Choir at 4:00 pm downstairs.

Saturday, December 22^th: Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal at 9:00 am.

Monday, December 24^th: Traditional Christmas Eve service of carols and candlelight at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 30^th: If you have photographs of special occasions from 2018 and want them included in our “Collage of Memories” year-end slide-show, get them to Garry (prints or digital formats are fine).