First Congregational Church of North Collins September 2, 2012 Bulletin

First Congregational Church of North Collins

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, September 2, 2012   

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence                  Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 24:1-10

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #97 -  We Praise You, O God,

                                                             Our Redeemer, Creator

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #103…………………………… Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament………………… 1 Chronicles 14:1-17 (Pew Bible pg 647-648)

New Testament ……………… Revelation 11:1-14 (Pew Bible pg 1924-25)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………  1 Kings 22:29-40

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

PerfectPitch

Ahab’s fall reveals the greatness of God.  His judgments never miss.

His love never forgets.  He doeth all things well.

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

*Benediction                                               *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

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.  After the service, we are planning to gather for a fellowship meal downstairs.  See the sign-up in the foyer.

This is the last Sunday to order a book for our next

 “Coffee with Calvin” reading group.   See Derek for your copy

of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.

 Calendar

Wednesday, September 5^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  This week we’ll be evaluating the next hymn in our series on church music (“And Can It Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Sunday, September 9^th

Welcome Back Sunday!  Meet in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for our Sunday School kickoff followed by our fall Concert of Prayer (adults and teens).  Family worship begins at 10:45 am.

Thursday, September 13^th

Our next Sit’nSew day!  This is a time for Dewey outreach to our home missions through making donation lap quilts and bed quilts.  We hope to make the second Thursday of every month our sewing day.  If there is enough interest, we could expand to twice a month to complete projects more quickly.  Clean, laundered fabric scraps are always welcome.

Thursday, September 20^th

Dewey Missionary meeting.  We generally meet on the third Thursday of every month to hear our missionaries’ letters from around the world and to pray for their needs.  Come join us to support and be made aware of the work of our fellow Christians in India, Brazil, Haiti, North Africa, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Europe and China!

Sunday, September 23^rd 

Franklin Graham’s “Rock the Lake” crusade is coming to Buffalo!  Bus leaves First Church of Evans between 2:30 – 3:00 pm.  If you’re interested in attending, get your name and $5 for a seat on the bus to Derek before the 23^rd.  All are welcome.

First Congregational Church of North Collins August 26, 2011 Bulletin

First Congregational Church of North Collins

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, August 26, 2012   

Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am

Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence                  Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………… Psalm 25:1-10

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #345…………  Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #211…………………………………………………………… Jesus, Name Above All Names
*Chorus #96……………………………………………………………… Behold, What Manner of Love
*Chorus #199………………………………………………………………………………………… I Love You, Lord

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament………………………………………  1 Chronicles 13:1-14 (Pew Bible pg 646-647)
New Testament ………………………………………  Revelation 10:1-11 (Pew Bible pg 1923-24)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon ……………………………………………………………………………………………………  RasheedAkhtar

*Hymn of Faith #705 …………………………………………… I Know Whom I Have Believed

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
*Benediction                                                            *Congregation invited to stand

²Get 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

This morning, we welcome Rasheed Akhtar back to North Collins. Mr. Akhtar is currently serving as ISI’s South Asia Campus Minister.  His testimony and ministry among international students bears powerful witness to God’s work in his life.  Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

The Yoder family is returning to North Collins today after a 2-week family vacation in Maine.  Derek will return to the study August 27^th.  Feel free to contact Matt Clapper (352-4932) or Bruce Temple (549-3715) during this time with any urgent church business.

 Calendar

Tonight!  Sunday, August 26^th

Sunday Night Out at the Doles’ pond.

Wednesday, August 29^th  

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer.  Plan to be part of this important time of study, prayer, an fellowship.  We meet at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, September 9^th

Welcome Back Sunday!  Our fall hours will resume beginning with a Concert of Prayer at 9:30 for adults and teens.  Children’s Sunday School classes will begin this day at 9:30.  Family worship will be at 10:45 am.

Sunday, September 23^rd 

Franklin Graham’s “Rock the Lake” crusade is coming to Buffalo!  Let’s be praying about our involvement in this important event, especially that our 3DYouth Group might come away with a renewed commitment to Christ. 

Sermon, Sunday, August 19, 2012

"Complaining"
Bruce Brown, meditation on Numbers 13-15

First Congregational Church of North Collins - August 12, 2012 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, August 12, 2012

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 20:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #38 …………………………………………………………  Immortal, Invisible
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #102  ………………………………………………………………………………………  Don’t You Know It’s Time
*Chorus #250  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Thou Art Worthy
*Chorus #64  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  See Ye First

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 12:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 644-45)
New Testament  ………………………………………………… Revelation 9:1-12 (Pew Bible p. 1922-23)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 1 Kings 22:1-28

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

THE DIVINE COUNCIL

Ahab’s fall reveals the sovereign working of God – to judge sin,

to vindicate righteousness, and to establish the kingdom of his Son

*Hymn of Faith #100 …………………………………………………………………….……………………  Holy, Holy, Holy

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  

*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Yoders are planning to travel to Maine for two weeks of family vacation beginning August 13^th.  During Derek’s absence, we will look forward to hearing Lord’s Day messages from Bruce Brown (August 19^th) and Rasheed Ahktar (August 26^th).  Feel free to contact Matt Clapper (352-6422) or Bruce Temple during this time with any urgent church business.

If you want to be part of our next “Coffee with Calvin” reading group, see Derek to order your copy of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  After the books have been ordered and received, we’ll pick a discussion date, probably later in the summer.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, August 15^th

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  Over the next couple of weeks, Bruce and Garry will provide direction for our midweek services.  Plan to be part of this important time of study, prayer, and fellowship. 

Sunday, August 26^th

Sunday Night out at the Doles’ pond.

Sunday, September 23^rd

Franklin Graham’s “Rock the Lake” crusade is coming to Buffalo!  Let’s be praying about our involvement in this important event, especially that our 3DYouth Group might come away with a renewed commitment to Christ.  Details to come.

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.

First Congregational Church of North Collins July 29, 2012

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, July 29, 2012

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 16:1-11
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #172 …………………………………………………………  Be Thou My Vision
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #51  ………………………………………………………………………………  Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
*Chorus #122  …………………………………………………………………………………………………  I Come to the Cross
*Chorus #250  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Thou Art Worthy

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………………………  1 Chronicles 11:10-19 (Pew Bible p. 642-643)
New Testament  ………………………………………………………… Revelation 7:9-17 (Pew Bible p. 1921)

Fellowship of Welcome

Report from Conference ………………………………………………………… Harriett Rupp

*Hymn of Faith #253 ……………………………….……………………  When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Prayer Requests & Testimonials

Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support the
                                     benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Closing Hymn …………………………………………………………….…………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Yoders are planning to vacation in Maine August 13^th – 27^th.  During Derek’s absence, we will look forward to hearing from Bruce Brown (August 19^th) and Rasheed Ahktar (August 26^th).

If you want to be part of our next “Coffee with Calvin” reading group, see Derek to order your copy of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  After the books have been ordered and received, we’ll pick a discussion date, probably later in the summer.

There will be no Dewey Missionary meetings in August.  Please continue to keep our missionaries, both home and overseas, in prayer. 

Have you heard of the new TV game show?  Premiering August 23^rd at 8:00 pm on the Game Show Network is “The American Bible Challenge” hosted by Jeff Foxworthy.  It is a spirited game show that will celebrate the Bible and its place in American culture.  Bible enthusiasts from all across the country will complete in a variety of challenges that put their knowledge of the Good Book to test.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, August 1^st  
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Thursday, August 2^nd

Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 9-10 in Piper (“Sacred Substitutes” and “Fight for Your Life”).

Sunday, August 5^th

3DYouth Summer BBQ!  Meet back at the Dole’s pond at 5:00 pm for a relaxing evening of hot dogs, fun and friends.

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.

First Congregational Church of North Collins

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, July 22, 2012

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship   ………………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 9:1-10
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #94…………………………………………………… How Firm a Foundation                                                                       
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #48  ………………………………………  O Lord Most High, With All My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 11:1-9 (Pew Bible p. 641-642)
New Testament  ……………………………………………… Revelation 6:12-7:8 (Pew Bible p. 1920-21)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  …………………………………………………… 1 Kings 21:1–29

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

Living WithinLimits

The seizure of Naboth’s vineyard is a case study

of the human condition.  But prodigals can know the joy of

discipleship by finding their satisfaction in Christ.

*Hymn of Faith #537 ………………………………………………………….……………………  Take Time To Be Holy

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next week is our annual church picnic at the Hills’ pond.  Plan to join us at 9:30 am for our outdoor communion service and fellowship meal to follow.  See the insert for details.

If you want to be part of our next “Coffee with Calvin” reading group, see Derek to order your copy of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  After the books have been ordered and received, we’ll pick a discussion date, probably later in the summer.

Evelyn Falk is continuing her recovery from a fractured pelvis back at Eden Heights, where she is happy to receive visitors.

There will be no Dewey Missionary meetings in August.  Please continue to keep our missionaries, both home and overseas, in prayer. 

CALENDAR

Wednesday, July  25^th

Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

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.

First Congregational Chuch of North Collins Sunday, July 15, 2012

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, July 15, 2012

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 8:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #173………………………………………………  Praise Him!  Praise Him!                                                                       
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Chorus #122 …………………………………………………………………………….……………………  I Come to the Cross
*Hymn of the Month #48  ………………………………………  O Lord Most High, With All My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament    ……………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 10:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 641)
New Testament  …………………………………………………             Revelation 6:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 1919-20)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text  …………………………………………………… 1 Kings 19:8–21
Sermon  ………………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
The Lord of the Word(2)
God reveals his presence on the mountain –
He’s righteous, He saves, He’s glorious.
(Who wouldn’t trust a God like that?)

*Hymn of Faith #599 …………………………………….……………………  Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The church’s financial statement for June 2012 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

Check out “Ask the Pastor” on Wednesday, July 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.

It’s hard to believe, but the fall academic year is just around the corner!  Sunday School and Junior Church teachers are invited to gather for a few minutes to schedule a planning meeting to discuss curricula, class assignments, and related matters.  See Pam Johengen after the service.

If you’re interested in teaching Sunday School (or Junior Church) in the fall, there will be a brief meeting after the service.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, July  18^th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in our study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).  Also, be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Sunday, July 29^th  

Outdoor communion service and picnic at the Hills’ home on Langford Road.  Plan now to be part of this special time of worship and summer fun.

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 July 8, 2012

THE LORD OF THE WORD -Elijah encountered the living God on Sinai and was challenged by beholding Him.

First Congregational Church of North Collins July 1, 2012 Bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111

337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

SUNDAY, July 1, 2012

Summer Family Worship 9:30 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      

*Call to Worship    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 4:1-8
                                                                                 (Psalter Reading 4, p. 786)
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #45 ……………………………   Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah                                                  
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #48   ……………………………………  O Lord Most High, With All My Heart

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament    ……………………………………………  2 Kings 24:20-25:21 (Pew Bible p. 616-618)
New Testament  ……………………………………………  Revelation 4:1-11 (Pew Bible p. 1917-18)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message

                          Lessons From the Garden – Kathy Dole

*Hymn of Faith #37  ……………………………………………….……………………  All That I Am I Owe to Thee

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support the
 benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology  

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn #424 …………………………….……………………  Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
*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

The special offers collected for “Conference Sunday” totaled $120.  Thank you for the important work of supporting the ongoing administrative costs and ministries of the CCCC.

Don’t forget!  In lieu of a fellowship meal following Communion, we’ll gather later this afternoon at Garry and Kathy’s for our 2^nd Sunday Night Out.

CALENDAR

Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year.  Consequently, midweek Bible study and prayer meeting will be suspended this week.  But join us next Wednesday, July 11^th, as we move into Hebrews 11 as part of our ongoing study, “The Supremacy of Christ”.  Also be meditating on the next hymn in our discussion series (“And Can it Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s  “Hymns:  Criteria for Making Good Ones”.