First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, March 18, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, March 18, 2012    

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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………… Psalm 133:1-3

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #22 ……… The Church’s One Foundation

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #56 ………………………………………………… O For A Thousand Tongues

*Chorus #79 ………………………………………………… We Declare Your Majesty

*Chorus #77 ………………………………………………… Undivided Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament……………………………… 2 Kings 17:24-41 (Pew Bible pg. 601-02)

New Testament ……………….…………… 1 John 5:13-21 (Pew Bible pg. 1903-04)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………… 1 Kings 16:29-34

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

Sermon 

He Spake By The Prophets

Ahab’s reign marks a new phase in Israel.  God still speaks from the other side, but dark days for dark warnings – before it’s too late.

*Hymn of Faith #36 …………………………… Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology

*Benediction                                                                            *Congregation invited to stand

 Announcements

You still have time to donate to the Dorothy Steff Hymnal Fund!  Deadline for first order of new Trinity Hymnals is Sunday, March 25.  We will be placing the first order soon after, for half of what we need to supply all the pews in the sanctuary!  Donations for a 2nd major purchase will still be accepted after that date.  Thank you to all who have contributed so far!

The Dewey Missionary Ladies are constructing Hygiene Kits for overnight visitors at the Cornerstone Manor.  If you want to give any small shampoos, conditioners, lipsticks, deodorants, or travel toothpastes/toothbrushes, you may donate them to this group.  Thank you for your generosity!

The Church’s financial statements for January and February 2012 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Calendar

Tonight! Sunday, March 18th  

3DYouth Group meets tonight 6:00-7:30 pm at the First Church of Evans.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by “Sponge Ball Mania” and refreshments.

Wednesday, March 21st  

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 p.m.  We’re in Chapter 9 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Thursday, April 12th

Save the date and come help!   Our Sit-n-Sew Day was very productive, with the making of one and a half tops for lap quilts. Thank you, ladies!  We also found 5 twin-sized quilt tops all pieced and ready to pin and quilt!  Our next session will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 10 AM.  Save the date and come help, as we iron, cut fabric, sew, and pin layers of quilts together.  We hope to donate the quilts to local nursing homes, City Mission, Cornerstone Manor, and organizations within the North Collins area.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sermon, Sunday, March 11, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012

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

Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ……………………………………………………… This Is The Day
*Call to Worship …………………………………………… Psalm 132:1-18
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #287 ……… O God, Our Help In Ages Past
*Invocation



Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #101 ……………………………………………………… Cry of My Heart
*Chorus #52 ………………………………………………………… Micah 2:8
*Chorus #95 ………………………………………………………… Be Exalted

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament………………………… 2 Kings 17:7-23 (Pew Bible pg. 600-01)
New Testament ……………………… 1 John 5:1-12 (Pew Bible pg. 1903)

Fellowship of Welcome


Sermon Text ……………………………………………… 1 Kings 14:1-20
Sermon……………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
 

“AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE”

Jeroboam’s judgment is a perpetual warning to the wise – check your foundation for stones and your doorposts for blood.

*Hymn of Faith #402 ………………………………………… Like A River Glorious

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

*Benediction


Postlude                                            *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holy Week is just around the corner (Palm Sunday is April 1st and Easter is April 8th with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in between). Pray that God would be at work in and through these special services. Details to come.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, March 13th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.
Full Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, March 14th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re in Chapter 9 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”


Thursday, March 15th
Dewey Missionary Society will meet at 10:00 am in the Adult Sunday School room. Come prepared to hear a devotional, be updated on various missionary needs, and pray for our church missionaries. You may bring your own bag lunch, if desired.

Sunday, March 18th
3DYouth Group meets at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by “Sponge Ball Mania”.



First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin March 4, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

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

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ……………………………………… “Divine Greatness”

                                                                            responsive reading #5 pg. 743

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #31 …  O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #82 ……………………………………………… White As Snow

*Chorus #122 …………………………………………… I Come to the Cross

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament……………………………………… 2 Kings 17:1-6 (Pew Bible pg. 600)

New Testament …………………………………… 1 John 4:7-21 (Pew Bible pg. 1902-03)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message ………………………………………………  Bruce Brown

*Hymn of Faith #175 …………………………….…………… There Is A Fountain

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings – on Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support

                                           the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn #607 …...………………………………………  A Parting Hymn We Sing

*Benediction

Postlude

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

3DYouth Group meets here tonight at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by board games – bring your favorite! – and snacks!

Calendar

Wednesday, March 7th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 p.m. We’re in Chap 9 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Tuesday, March 13th

Church Board meeting at 7:00 pm

Daylight Savings Time next week … set your clock ahead 1 hour next Saturday evening!

Dewey Missionary News

Dewey Missionary Society invites you to a

"Sit and Sew Day" on Thursday, March 8.

Help use up fabric scraps, and make pieces for donation quilts.   Bring your sewing machine, scissors, cutting wheel, cutting board, and thread.  Or, come with an iron and a heavy towel to press fabric for the ones sewing.  Don't forget your creativity!

     Dewey Missionary Society will meet

Thursday, March 15, at 10 AM

in the Adult SS Room.  Come prepared to hear a devotional by Alice Yoder, be updated on various missionary needs, and pray for our church missionaries.  You may bring your own bag lunch, if desired.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin Sunday, February 26, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, February 26, 2012    

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

 

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship…………………………………………… Psalm 127:1-5

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #26 …………………… Come, Thou Fount

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #10 ………………………………………… Beauty For Ashes

*Chorus #12 ………………………………………… Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty

*Chorus #29 ………………………………………… Great Is The Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament…………………………………… 2 Kings 16:1-20 (Pew Bible pg. 598-600)

New Testament …………………….…………… 1 John 4:1-6 (Pew Bible pg. 1902)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………......……………………… 1 Kings 14:1-20

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

Unless the Lord Builds

The death of Jeroboam’s heir signals the collapse of his “house”

– a warning for the faithful to find refuge

in the kind of building that stands.

*Hymn of Faith #467 ………………………………… I Need Thee Every Hour

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology

 *Benediction                                                                *Congregation invited to stand

          Announcements

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.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 29^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 p.m.  We’re in Chapter 9 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin February 19, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ……………………………… Psalm 131:1-3

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #18………… All Hail the Power

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #92 ………………………………… Awesome God

*Chorus #129 ……………………………………… It Is Good

*Chorus #99 ……………………………… Come, Holy Spirit

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament…………………… 2 Kings 15:27-38 (Pew Bible pg. 598)

New Testament …….…………… 1 John 3:11-24 (Pew Bible pg. 1901-1902)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………… 1 Kings 13:11-34

Sermon ………………………………… Derek Yoder

Bread, Beasts, & Bones

An unnamed “man of God” gets caught up in a twisted tale of betrayal and judgment, which points to Jesus’ ministry.

*Hymn of Faith #416 ………………………… Hiding In Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology

*Benediction                                                             *Congregation invited to stand

          Announcements

Note the enclosed flier about World Vision’s upcoming “30-Hour Famine.” The 3DYouth group is planning to participate in next weekend’s “famine” in Angola. This year’s theme is “Overcome Hunger With Love.” The program is meant to (a) increase awareness of the plight facing so many in the world; (b) raise money for World Vision; and (c) experience some of the spiritual benefits that come through the disciple of fasting.

Be praying for our young people this

Friday noon through Saturday evening.

Calendar

Tuesday, February 21^st

Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 2-4 (“Glory”, “Love”, and “Justification”) of John Piper’s Brothers.

Wednesday, February 22^nd

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 p.m.  We’re in Chapter 9 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

  

Sympathies go out to Gerald Haglund,

 longtime CCCC WNY Area Representative

and special friend of this church, on the sad occasion

 of his wife Jean’s death on Friday.

  Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at

Clark’s Corners Community Church (Kennedy).

Cards may be sent to 135 Connecticut Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin Sunday, February 12, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, February 12, 2012    

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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship …………………………………… Psalm 130:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #601………………… How Firm A Foundation

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #72 ………………… The Sweetest Name of All

*Chorus #82 ………………… White As Snow

*Chorus #180 ……………… Come, Let Us Worship & Bow Down

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament…………………… 2 Kings 15:13-26 (Pew Bible pg. 597-598)

New Testament ………………… 1 John 2:28-3:10 (Pew Bible pg. 1900-01)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………… 1 Kings 13:1-10

Sermon ………………………… Derek Yoder

Feasting & Fasting

The word of judgment against Jeroboam challenges the witnessing church: Speak wisely, reject the world’s “delicacies,” and trust in David’s son to finish the job.

*Hymn of Faith #585 …………………… Still, Still With Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology

 *Benediction                                                             *Congregation invited to stand

  

          Announcements

3DYouth Group meets tonight at First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by board games – bring your favorite!  - and snacks.

Calendar

Wednesday, February 15^th

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church at 7:00 p.m.  This week we’ll be evaluating the next hymn in our series on church music, “We’re Marching to Zion”.  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Sermon, Sunday, February 5, 2012

All that Crumbles is not Clay

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin January 29, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com/

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

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ………………………… Psalm 126:1-6
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #35 ……… In God’s Great Name Assembled
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #56 …………………………… O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Chorus #52 …………………………… Micah 6:8
*Chorus #53 …………………………… My Peace

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………… 2 Kings14:23-29 (Pew Bible pg. 595-596)
New Testament …………………………1 John 2:12-17 (Pew Bible pg. 1899-1900)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………… 1 Kings 12:1-24

Sermon ……………………………… Derek Yoder

“ALL THAT GLISTERS IS NOT GOLD”

Jeroboam’s disobedience warns thru disciples that not every “redeemer” is a Moses. Only Jesus can take us all the way to the Promised Land – and set us free!

Interlude

*Hymn of Faith #77 …………………… The God of Abraham Praise

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology
*Benediction

Postlude                                                         *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Committee and department heads: Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away – Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 am. Reports are due and submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of January – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

CALENDAR

Sunday, January 29th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm. Life lessons from Timothy followed by Bible Wheel of Fortune and snacks.

Wednesday, February 1st
Bible Study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re thinking about the New Covenant in Chapter 8 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“We’re Marching to Zion”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Sunday, February 5th
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. We will share a fellowship potluck together following the service. Bring a dish to pass!


A CALL IS ISSUED TO THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 AT 10:00 AM. OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED, ANNUAL REPORTS GIVEN, AND THE NEW BUDGET ADOPTED. ANY OTHER BUSINESS BY THE PEOPLE WILL ALSO BE TRANSACTED. THERE ARE NO TRUSTEE TERMS EXPIRING THIS YEAR.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin January 22, 2012

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

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2012

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

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ……………………… Psalm 125:1-5
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #10 ……… O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
*Chorus #161 …………………………………… Unto Thee, O Lord
*Chorus #32 …………………………………… He Is Our Peace
*Chorus #38 …………………………………… Holy, Holy, Holy

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………… 2 Kings14:1-22 (Pew Bible pg. 594-595)
New Testament …………………………1 John 2:12-17 (Pew Bible pg. 1899-1900)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………… 1 Kings 12:1-24
Sermon ………………………………… Derek Yoder

KINGDOM IN CRISIS (2)

Rehoboam’s folly enslaves, but Jesus Christ, the true Son of David, has come to set us free.

*Hymn of Faith #287 ……………… O God Our Help in Ages Past

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory

*Doxology 
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                         *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Committee and department heads: Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away – Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 am. All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of January – or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

CALENDAR

Monday, January 23rd
Impromptu Ladies Night Out! “Death by Chocolate” is a WNY Ladies Night Out sponsored by THRIVE Women’s Ministry at The Chapel at CrossPoint, Getzville. FREE event. Doors open at 6:30 pm. A love offering will be taken. (One of the women in the show is a co-worker of Lori Clapper’s – from San Diego). See Lori for more details.

Wednesday, January 25th
Bible Study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm. We’re thinking about the New Covenant in Chapter 8 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“We’re Marching to Zion”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Thursday, January 26th
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss the Preface and Chapter 1 of John Piper’s “Brothers, We Are Not Professionals”. (Derek will make copies if books are delayed).

Sunday, January 29th
3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 pm.

Sunday, February 5th
Communion Sunday with fellowship potluck to follow.

Thank Yous!

Dear friends, I thank you sincerely for all your encouragement, prayers, and support during my recent surgery. Thank you for the many meals lovingly prepared and delivered. I’m forever grateful. Love, Shirley (Brown)

The Trustee Board thanks everyone who jumped into action last Sunday morning to help with the clean-up and repair of the burst kitchen pipe. Special thanks to Barry Francis for his quick response with the shop vac and Dan Haney for his expertise in plumbing. It is truly appreciated.

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin January 15, 2012

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

                                                      Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com/

                                                          Sunday, January 15, 2012    

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

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship ………………………………………… Psalm 124:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #16…… Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #102 ……………………… Don’t You Know It’s Time to Praise

*Chorus #250 ……………………………………………… Thou Art Worthy

*Chorus #64 …………………………………………………… Seek Ye First

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament………………………… 2 Kings 13:10-25 (Pew Bible pg. 593-594)

New Testament …………………..…………… 1 John 2:1-11 (Pew Bible pg. 1899)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ………………………………………………… 1 Kings 12:1-24

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

Kingdom in Crisis

Rehoboam’s rebellious folly urges us to fix our hope on a Son of David who rules with wisdom and gentleness (Jesus Christ).

*Hymn of Faith #223 ……………………………………… Take Time to Be Holy

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology

*Benediction                                                             *Congregation invited to stand

         

Announcements

Committee and department heads: Our Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away. All reports must be submitted to Audrey for compilation by the end of January—or you get to read yours aloud at the meeting!

The church’s financial statement for November 2011 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Check our “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, January 18^th at 2:00 pm (TCT Network and Dish Network channel 26, DirecTV does not carry the program), as Derek tries to make good use of this special opportunity.  “Ask the Pastor” is a live call-in program with a panel of five area Senior Pastors answering viewer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible.

Calendar

Tonight! Sunday, January 15^th 

Join area churches at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 930 Lake Street,  Angola for a community hymn sing at 6:30 pm. Refreshments to follow.

Wednesday, January 18^th  

Bible study and prayer at 7:00 p.m. We’re thinking about the New Covenant in chapter 8 of our Hebrews study (“The Supremacy of Christ”). Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“We’re Marching to Zion”). Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones.”

Sunday, January 29^th 

3DYouth Group meets here at 6:00 p.m.