Sermon, Sunday, September 8, 2019

The 4th Commandment

The "letter" of Jewish Sabbath-keeping is obsolete in Christ. But true disciples keep its "spirit" by celebrating Jesus' work -- and making Sundays precious.

Bulletin & Sermon, Sunday, September 1, 2019

First Congregational Church of North Collins

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, September 1, 2019

 Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Congregational Introit #193……………..…….Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence v.1

Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand;

Ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand,

Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand.

*Call to Worship ………………….……….…………………...................... Psalter Reading 57, p. 805f.

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #167……………. When Morning Gilds the Skies

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #242……….……………………...……..........................................…… Not All the Blood of Beasts

*Hymn #5 .......................................................... God My King, Thy Might Confessing (Ps. 145)

 Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading............................................................Jeremiah 14:1-10 (PB 119-96)

New Testament Reading….....…….………....................….1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (PB 1782)

Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….…………………..……......…… Psalm 96:1-6 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Exodus 20:1-11

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

The Fourth Commandment (2)

Sunday worship began very soon after Easter.  True disciples know that by

practice and precept, the apostleswere signaling the start of something new.

*Hymn of Faith #338…….………………............ Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

On Communion Sundays, our second offering helps support 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 Commitment #431…………………………………….. A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction

Postlude

 *Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

We hope you can join us for a fellowship meal following this morning’s service.

Don’t forget, fall and winter schedule begins NEXT SUNDAY on September 8^th. Gather upstairs at 9:30 am for the Sunday School opener followed by our fall Concert of Prayer. Adult Sunday School begins the following week.

^{Don’t forget to silence your devices.}

Calendar

Monday, September 2^nd: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, September 4^th: Join us for Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We are in Luke 9 and are looking at the question on everybody’s lips: “Who is Jesus?” Don’t forget your homework assignment: Does the Old Testament teach (or hint) about a “suffering” Messiah? If so, where?  It’s a great time to join us—and find out!

Sunday, September 8^th: Fall schedule begins with a Concert of Prayer at 9:30 am.

Sunday, September 15^th: Adult Sunday School begins at 9:30 am. Don’t miss the stimulating conclusion of Peter Jones’ DVD series, ‘Only Two Religions.’

Friday-Sunday, October 11^th-13^th: Plan now to part of our annual FCC Leadership Weekend. Our guest speaker this year is Drake Williams. Watch the bulletin for details.

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.

Sermon, Sunday, August 18, 2019

The Third Commandment

God calls his people to live in a way that is consistent with their new identity. True disciples know that our bearing Jesus' name faithfully depends on his bearing ours.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, August 11, 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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, August 11, 2019

 Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ………………….…….............................................................…… Psalm 50:1-6

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #55………….......…………………...…. To God Be the Glory

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #679 ……….……………………………………............…… ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

*Hymn #677  ….....................................................….... Praise the Saviour, Ye Who Know Him

*Hymn #629……………………….……………...….…….……What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading.........................................................Jeremiah 12:1-17 (PB 1192-93)

New Testament Reading….....…….……………….............….1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (PB 1780)

Memory Verse ……………………….…….…………..………… Matthew 22:34-40 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text………………………………………………………………….……….……..Hebrews 11

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

Walking by Faith (II)

*Hymn of Faith #478………………………………………………........…… I Love to Tell the Story

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

We are happy to welcome back 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 almost 20 years.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

The Yoders are on their way back from their Maine vacation.  If there is any church business that needs immediate attention, you may contact Bruce Temple at 243-6971. Derek will be back in the study on Tuesday, August 13^th. Check out other dates on the summer calendar insert.

Our choir is in a time of transition.  If you would like to help us provide special music for our services beginning in the fall, please see Kathy or Alice.  We would love to have you join us!

^{Don’t forget to silence your devices.}

Calendar

Monday, August 12^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, August 14^th: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting resumes with our study in Luke 9. We are looking at the ministry of the twelve disciples. What does their “mission” of healing and teaching have to do with Jesus’ identity as the Messiah? With the kingdom of God? With Herod?  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, August 15^th: Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10.00 am in the Adult Sunday School classroom.  Join us as we read missionary letters and spend time in prayer.  Kathy will lead us in devotions.

Thursday, September 12^th:  Sharpen those needles – Sit’n’Sew at 10 am

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.

Bulletin Sunday, August 4, 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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, August 4, 2019

 Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ………………….……………................................................…… Psalm 48:1-3, 9-14

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #167………...............…. When Morning Gilds the Skies

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn #164 ……….………………………………............…… O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

*Hymn #137 …….....................................................................................….... Holy Bible, Book Divine

*Hymn #136……………………….…………………...….…….……Thy Word Have I Hid in My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading................................................................Jeremiah 11:18-23 (PB 1192)

New Testament Reading….....…….……......…............….1 Corinthians 7:25-40 (PB 1779-80)

Memory Verse ………………….…….………….…………..………… Matthew 22:34-40 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text……………………………………………………………………………….……….……..Hebrews 11

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

Walking by Faith (1)

*Hymn of Faith #672……………….,……………………………………………..........…… Trust and Obey

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

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 almost 20 years.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

The Yoders are on vacation in Maine.  If there is any church business that needs immediate attention, you may contact Bruce Temple at 243-6971. Derek will be back in the study on Tuesday, August 13^th. Check out other dates on the summer calendar insert.

Our choir is in a time of transition.  If you would like to help us provide special music for our services beginning in the fall, please see Kathy or Alice.  We would love to have you join us!

^{Don’t forget to silence your devices.}

Calendar

Monday, August 5^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, August 14^th: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is suspended until Derek’s return. But join us on August 14^th when we resume our study in Luke 9. We are looking at the ministry of the twelve disciples. What does their “mission” of healing and teaching have to do with Jesus’ identity as the Messiah? With the kingdom of God? With Herod?  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, August 15^th: Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10.00 am in the Adult Sunday School classroom.  Join us as we read missionary letters and spend time in prayer.  Kathy will lead us in devotions.

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.

Sermon and Bulletin, Sunday, July 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

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, July 28, 2019

 Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit……………………………………………………From All That Dwells Below the Skies

*Call to Worship ………………….……….………………….........................................................…… Psalm 47:1-9

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #301……………...…. Join All the Glorious Names

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

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

*Hymn #634 ……..................................................................................................….... Sweet Hour of Prayer

*Hymn #509………………………..……………………………………...….…….……Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament Reading.........................................................Jeremiah 11:1-17 (PB 1190-92)

New Testament Reading….....…….………...............….1 Corinthians 7:1-24 (PB 1778-79)

Memory Verse ……………………….…….………….……………...…..………… Psalm 111:1-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………………….……….……..Exodus 20:1-6

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

The Second Commandment (3)

Guidelines forbiblical worship can be hard to sort out. But true disciples know that God isfaithful to a thousand generations—and beyond!

*Hymn of Faith #449……………….,……………………………………………..........…… We Rest on Thee

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

The Yoders are gearing up for two weeks of vacation in Maine beginning tomorrow, July 29^th. John Brown will bring two more messages in August. If there is any church business that needs immediate attention, you may contact Bruce Temple at 243-6971. Derek will be back in the study on Tuesday, August 13^th. Check out other dates on the summer calendar insert.

Our choir is in a time of transition.  If you would like to help us provide special music for our services beginning in the fall, please see Kathy or Alice.  We would love to have you join us!

We are looking for a new volunteer to change the School Street church sign on a monthly basis. If you are interested, please see Alice.

 

^{Don’t forget to silence your devices.}

Calendar

Monday, July 29^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, July 31^st: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is suspended until Derek’s return. But join us on August 14^th when we resume our study in Luke 9. We are looking at the ministry of the twelve disciples. What does their “mission” of healing and teaching have to do with Jesus’ identity as the Messiah? With the kingdom of God? With Herod?  It’s a great time to join us!

Friday, August 2^nd: We will be hosting the Esther Munson Tripp memorial service on Friday morning at 11:00 am. Esther was Irene Johnson’s sister. There will be a catered meal to follow. See Shirley Reed or Olive Hill with any questions.

Thursday, August 15^th: Dewey Missionary Society meets at 10.00 am in the Adult Sunday School classroom.  Join us as we read missionary letters and spend time in prayer.  Kathy will lead us in devotions.

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.