Sermon, Sunday, October 13, 2019

Sermon.....................................................Dr Drake Williams

The Imitation of Christ

(in a day where there are precious few heroes)

Sermon, Sunday, October 6, 2019

The Seventh Commandment

Marriage is central to God's heart. True disciples know that the gospel sweeps up sinners in a "love story" that spans the Bible and finds its fulfillment in our faithful groom, the Lord Jesus.

Sermon & Bulletin, Sundy, September 29, 2019

Sunday, September 29, 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

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 ………………….……….………………………………………………......................... Psalm 65:1-4

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #377….. Jesus, Where’er Your People Meet

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #5 ....................................... God My King, Thy Might Confessing

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

*Hymn #674……….……………………................................................................… I Need Thee Every Hour

Worship Through the Reading and Preaching of God’s Word

Old Testament Reading....................................................Jeremiah 16:1-21(PB 1199-1200)

New Testament Reading….....……………..………........….1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (PB 1785)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Exodus 20:1-13

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

The Sixth Commandment

God’slaw prevents death, but it also promotes life. Truedisciples know that the Father’s pro-life heart is fully revealed in the gospelof his Son, Jesus Christ.

*Hymn of Faith #673…................................................................ Cast Your Burden on the Lord

Worship Through Prayer and Giving

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

Please note the enclosed insert (“Singing the Psalms”) as the Elders consider the importance of the Psalms and propose a more prominent place for them in our worship services. See Derek with any questions or concerns you may have.

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK to contribute to the “India Bible Project” and help the Raj family provide Telugu bibles for the hundreds in their churches who do not own their own. Thank you for your generous contributions.  If you intended to make a donation but forgot, just see Alice at the end of service.

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.

The Yoders are planning a midweek visit to Grand Rapids. Derek will be available by cell Wednesday to Friday (716-352-9391) and willl be back in the study on Saturday.

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

Calendar

Monday, September 30^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, October 2^nd: Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is suspended this week due to Derek’s absence. When we come back on October 9^th we’ll be finishing up our look at the “slough of despond” in Chapter 9, and then it’s on to the disciples’ ministry bloopers. It’s a great time to join us!

Friday-Sunday, October 11^th-13^th: Plan now to be part of our annual FCC Leadership Weekend coming up next month. Drake Williams, this year’s speaker, will lead us in a topic titled, “After Jesus Left Them: The Dramatic Changed Lives of the Disciples Following His Resurrection.” Each session will also provide devotional reflection for Christians living in today’s world. Lunch will be provided. See insert for details—and don’t forget to sign up in the foyer!

Saturday, October 19^th: The annual CCCC Fall Banquet will be held at Fluvanna. Tim Dubeau, our new regional minister, will speak on the theme of “A New Day in the CCCC.”

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 & Bulletin, Sunday September 22, 2019

Sunday, September 22, 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

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 ………………….……….……………………………………………........................ Psalm 63:1-11

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #381…. Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #5 ....................................... God My King, Thy Might Confessing

*Hymn #389……….……………………...……....................…… This Is the Day the Lord Has Made

*Hymn #393……….……………………...........................… Come, Let Us Join With One Accord

Worship Through the Reading and Preaching of God’s Word

Old Testament Reading.......................................................Jeremiah 15:10-21(PB 1198-99)

New Testament Reading….....…….………........….1 Corinthians 11:17-34 (PB 1784-85)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Exodus 20:1-12

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

The Fifth Commandment (2)

Honoring authority trains hearts for heaven. True disciples know that it also draws our attention to the Son who honored hisFather perfectly, our Lord Jesus.

*Hymn of Faith #655…….……….…………………................................................................... Hiding in Thee

Worship Through Prayer and Giving

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 church’s financial statements for July and August 2019 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Please note the enclosed insert (“Singing the Psalms”) as the Elders consider the importance of the Psalms and their place in Christian worship.

Dewey Missionary Society is providing an opportunity for joyful Christian service!  The Raj family in India has indicated that many of the people they serve do not have their own bibles. They can use 500 Telugu bibles at a cost of 125,000 rupees, or $1923 which will be purchased through the Bible Society of India.  Designate gifts India Bible project. Thank you for your generous contributions. *NEXT WEEK IS THE DEADLINE*

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

Calendar

Monday, September 23^rd: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, September 25^th: Join us for Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We are in Luke 9 and are coming down the mountain of revelation into the “slough of despond.” Be ready to discuss the question: Why couldn’t the disciples heal the man’s son? It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 26^th: Sit and Sew at the church at 10:00 am.

Friday-Sunday, October 11^th-13^th: Plan now to part of our annual FCC Leadership Weekend coming up next month. Drake Williams, this year’s speaker, will lead us in a topic titled, “After Jesus Left Them: The Dramatic Changed Lives of the Disciples Following His Resurrection.” Each session will also provide devotional reflection for Christians living in today’s world. Lunch will be provided. See insert for details.

Saturday, October 19^th: The annual CCCC Fall Banquet will be held at Fluvanna. Tim Dubeau, our new regional minister, will speak on the theme of “A New Day in the CCCC.”

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 and Sermon, Sunday, September 15, 2019

Sunday, September 15, 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

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 ………………….……….……………………………………………...…...................... Psalm 62:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration and Praise #392………………. O Day of Rest and Gladness

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #5 ....................................... God My King, Thy Might Confessing

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

*Hymn #486……….……………………...……....................................................… God, Be Merciful to Me

Worship Through the Reading and Preaching of God’s Word

Old Testament Reading............................................................Jeremiah 15:1-9 (PB 1197-98)

New Testament Reading….....…….………............….1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (PB 1783-84)

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

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Exodus 20:1-12

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

The Fifth Commandment

Moms and Dads are central to God’s plan.  True disciples honor them, not because

our earthly parents are perfect, but because our heavenlyFather is.

*Hymn of Faith #644…….……….…………………............ May the Mind of Christ My Savior

Worship Through Prayer and Giving

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 church parking lot is scheduled for repaving tomorrow and Tuesday. It will be cordoned off through Friday or so. Plan accordingly.

Dewey Missionary Society is providing an opportunity for joyful Christian service!  The Raj family in India has indicated that many of the people they serve do not have their own bibles. They can use 500 Telugu bibles at a cost of 125,000 rupees, or $1923 which will be purchased through the Bible Society of India.  Designate gifts India Bible project. Thank you for your generous contributions.

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

Calendar

Monday, September 16^th: AA meets downstairs from 8:00-9:15 pm.

Wednesday, September 18^th: Join us for Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting AT THE PARSONAGE (because of the repaving at the church) at 7:00 pm. We are in Luke 9 and are coming down the mountain of revelation. Read ahead and be ready to discuss vs 37-45. It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, September 19^th: Dewey Missionary Society meets downstairs at 10:00 am to read letters from our missionaries and spend time in prayer.  Alice will bring the devotional.

Saturday, September 21^st: Sunday School meeting at 9:00 am in the adult Sunday School classroom.

Friday-Sunday, October 11^th-13^th: Plan now to part of our annual FCC Leadership Weekend coming up next month. Drake Williams, this year’s speaker, will lead us in a topic titled, “After Jesus Left Them: The Dramatic Changed Lives of the Disciples Following His Resurrection.” Each session will also provide devotional reflection for Christians living in today’s world. Stay tuned for more details.

Saturday, October 19^th: The annual CCCC Fall Banquet will be held at Fluvanna. Tim Dubeau, our new regional minister, will speak on the theme of “A New Day in the CCCC.”

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.