Friday, May 10, 2019

Bulletin and Sermon, Sunday, May 12, 2019


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, May 12, 2019
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 #78 ……………….……………..............................…….…… O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
*Call to Worship ………………….……….……………………………………………….….………….… Psalm 36:5-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #376…………..….….Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #88……….………………............…................…… With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
*Hymn of the Month #73 ………..….…………….... Rejoice, All People, Homage Give
*Hymn #334……….…………………………...…..........................…… Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading.........................................................Jeremiah 4:19-31 (PB 1176-77)
New Testament Reading….....…….…………......................….Romans 14:1-23 (PB 1765-66)
Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….………………...…..………… Psalm 111:1-3 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………….………………..…..Exodus 18:1-27
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………….………...…………………..Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #655…………………….…… 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
Postlude                                                             *Congregation invited to stand


Announcements
Thanks to all who helped support the 30-Hour Famine, which concluded last night. Owen and Ben fasted for 30 hours and spent Friday and Saturday raising awareness (including their own) of the world’s hungry and the ultimate solution in the Bread of Life. Our weekend theme was the seven I AMs of Jesus.

“On behalf of the Eden North Collins Food Pantry, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of $236. It is because of the continuous support of individuals and organizations like yours that we are able to operate. We serve five local communities and have more than 130 families that participate.”  --Mary Granger, Secretary

Dewey Missionary Society is providing an opportunity for joyful service! The Kennedys’ newly adopted Chinese son David has required some extensive dental work. During the month of May we will be collecting a special offering to help with some of these unexpected expenses.  Please designate your offering “Kennedy Medical Fund”. Thank you.

It is with sad hearts that we say goodbye to the Kowal family who are making their formal move to Westfield this week. But don’t worry, they assure us they will be back to visit!  In the meantime you can keep in touch by sending notes to their North Collins PO Box 942, calling 352-5576 or dropping by their Westfield home, 9094 Rt. 5. Julie will let us know when they set-up their Westfield postal address.  Go with God dear friends. You will be missed!

Please remember to silence your devices.

Calendar
Monday, May 13th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Tuesday, May 14th: Full Board meets at 7:00 pm, preceded by Elders’ Meetin at 6:00. Elders, come prepared to discuss Chaps III-IV (pages 43-51) in Calvin’s Institutes.
Wednesday, May 15th: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is suspended this week because of a schedule conflict. But join us on the 22nd as we get back into Luke 8 and finish up Jesus’ parable of the soils. Or is it about seed? Or is it about the sower?  It’s a great time to join us.
Thursday, May 16th: Choir meets downstairs at 9:15 am followed by Dewey Missionary Society meeting at 10. Alice will lead us in devotions.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Bulletin & Sermon, Sunday, May 5, 2019


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, May 5, 2019
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 #78 ……………….……………..............................…….…… O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
*Call to Worship ………………….……….……………….….………….… Psalter Reading 34, pp796f.
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #420 ……..….….At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #73 ………..….…………….... Rejoice, All People, Homage Give
*Hymn #486……….…………………………………............…..........................…… God, Be Merciful to Me

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading............................................................Jeremiah 4:1-18 (PB 1175-76)
New Testament Reading….....…….…………......................….Romans 13:1-14 (PB 1764-65)
Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….………………...…..………… Psalm 111:1-3 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………….………………..…..Exodus 18:1-27
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………….………...…………………..Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #468…………………………….…… My Faith Has Found a Resting Place
Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
 On Communion Sundays, our second offering helps support
 the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
 *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 #359………………………………………………..........................…… Blest Be the Tie that Binds
*Benediction
Postlude                                                             *Congregation invited to stand


Announcements
Don’t forget! 3D Youth makes a mad dash to First Church IMMEDIATELY after service. Eat on the way and meet others at 1:00 pm to distrubute fliers around area trailer parks for the World Vision 30-Hour Famine coming up next weekend.

Also, Jill Finkley’s annual recital for her piano students will be held here again this afternoon. She will be making use of the upstairs auditorium from about 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Dewey Missionary Society is providing an opportunity for joyful service! The Kennedys’ newly adopted Chinese son David has required some extensive dental work. During the month of May we will be collecting a special offering to help with some of these unexpected expenses.  Please designate your offering “Kennedy Medical Fund”. Thank you.

Please remember to silence your devices.

Calendar
Monday, May 6th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday, May 8th: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re continuing our study of Luke 8 and Jesus’ parable of the soils. Or is it about seed?  It’s a great time to join us.
Thursday, May 9th: Choir meets downstairs at 9:15 am.
Friday-Saturday, May 10th-11th: 3DYouth 30-Hour Famine at MPB’s education annex in Angola.

Friday, April 26, 2019

Bulletin and Sermon, Sunday, April 28, 2019


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, April 28, 2019
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 #56 ………………..……………....…….…… When All Your Mercies, O My God
*Call to Worship ……..……….……….……………….….………………………….…….… Psalm 33:1-5, 18-22
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #301 …………..….……….….Join All the Glorious Names
*Invocation
Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn #299……….…………………………………............… Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious
*Hymn of the Month #278 ………..….……….... That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
*Hymn #310……………………………………………………..……….……………..Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading............................................................Jeremiah 3:1-13 (PB 1173-74)
New Testament Reading….....…….…………......................….Romans 12:1-21 (PB 1763-64)
Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….…………..………… Matthew 12:40-42 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text….……………………………………………………………………..…….……………..…..Exodus 18:1-27
Sermon………………………………………………………………………………….………...…………………..Derek Yoder
*Hymn of Faith #600……………………………….… He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!
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 invited to stand


Announcements
3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans. Gather at 6:00 pm for more life lessons from John 6 followed by Kan Jam and refreshments.
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 NOT planned at this time. Lynda and Olive are on setup.
Thanks to all who gave generously to the Eden/North Collins Food Pantry on Good Friday. We collected $236 in “Maundy monies” to help support this important community service, which distrubutes from its Franklin Street location.
Thanks to all who came out yesterday for the work day to help spiff up the church and grounds. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful spring!
Don’t forget to silence your devices

Calendar
Monday, April 29th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Wednesday, May 1st: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting gets back on track at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re beginning Luke 8 and Jesus’ parable of the soils. It’s a great time to join us!
Thursday, May 2nd: Choir meets downstairs at 9:15 am.
Sunday, May 5th: Lunch and 3DYouth planning meeting (for First Church young people). Congregational young people, meet at First Church at 1:00 pm to distribute fliers for the World Vision 30-Hour Famine.
Sunday, May 5th: Jill Finkley’s annual recital for her piano students will be held here again this year. She will be making use of the upstairs auditorium from about 2-4:00 pm.
Friday-Saturday, May 10th-11th: World Vision 30-Hour Faminie. Details to come.