First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, November 1, 2015

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, November 1, 2015    

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 ……………………………………………………………………….………………… Spirit of the Living God

*Call to Worship ……………………………………….……….………………………… Psalter Reading 124, p. 831

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #580 …………………….……………… Lead On, O King Eternal

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Chorus #180 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Come Let Us Worship

*Chorus #156 ………………………………………………………………………………………….…………… The Lord is My Light

*Chorus #100 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………….…………… Create In Me

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………………...………………… Job 35:1-16 (Pew Bible p.831-832)

New Testament …………………………………………………………..…  Luke 9:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 1608-1609)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………………..…………………… Galatians 6:9-10 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

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

The End of the Matter

True disciples trust Solomon’s wisdom, and they give themselves to

 his greater, wiser son Jesus, who alone hasthe words of eternal life.

*Hymn of Faith #655 ……………..…………………………… O Safe to the Rock That Is Higher Than I

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Closing Hymn #359 ……………………………,………………………………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction                                                                 *Congregation invited to stand

                                                                

Announcements

3DYouth Group meets here TONIGHT at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

Be praying with the Nominating Committee as it works (beginning November 10^th) to prepare a slate of candidates to be considered for office at the Annual Meeting in February.  To submit names, see Olive Hill, Fred Botko or Derek Yoder.

A special thanks to all who made last Sunday’s Singspiration! such a wonderful time of worship and Christian fellowship.  It was also an important service to our friends from other churches – the kind they have come to expect from us.  Thank you.  – Derek, for the Elders

Calendar

Wednesday, November 4^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at Abraham’s mysterious visitors in Chapter 18.  It’s a great time to join us!

Thursday, November 5^th

Sit’n’Sew meets here at church.

Saturday, November 8^th

3DYouth defies gravity at Skyzone!  Join us as we travel to Cheektowaga for an afternoon of trampoline fun, beginning at 2:00 pm.  $10/person for 30 minutes, $11 for 60 minutes, $2 for “Skyzone Socks”.  Don’t forget the online waiver at www.skyzone.com.  Van up at the church at 1:00 pm.

Thursday, November 12^th

Dewey Missionary Meeting at 10:00 am.

Sunday, November 15^th

Rich Mendola will be with us during the Sunday School hour and to present the morning message.

Friday, December 4^th

Join us as the Hamburg Classical Guitar Quartet performs an advent concert of sacred and seasonal music here at 7:00 pm.  See the poster in the foyer.  Details to follow.

Saturday, December 5^th

Ladies!  Save the Date!  Dewey Ladies’ Christmas Luncheon is this date.

Sermon, Sunday, October 25, 2015

Paradise Lost --Again

The collapse of Solomon's "city" is a symbol of life

under the sun. The good news is that in Christ,

God is building an eternal city.

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, October 18, 2015

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, October 18, 2015 

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am ·  Family Worship Service 10:45 am    

    Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit  ………………………………………………… Come, My Soul, Thou Must Be Waking

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………  Psalm 122:1-9

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #302  ………… Come, Christians, Join to Sing

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #559 ……………….…………………………… Father, I Know That All My Life

*Hymn #650 ………………………………………………………..……………………….…………… I Will Sing of My Redeemer

*Hymn #600 ………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…………… He Leadeth Me

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………………………………………….………………… Job 33:1-33 (Pew Bible p.828-830)

New Testament ………………………………………………..…  Luke 8:26-39 (Pew Bible p. 1606-1607)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-22 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

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

Father Knows Best

Biblical “wisdom” challenges princes and princesses of all ages

to a life of faith.  True disciples seek to live full and godly lives

to the glory of theGreat King.

*Hymn #645 ………………………………………..…………………………………… Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction                                         *Congregation invited to stand                          

Announcements

3DYouth Group meets TONIGHT at the First Church of Evans at 6:00 pm for life lessons from Mark followed by games and refreshments.

The church’s financial statement for September 2015 is posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

June 2017 will be here before you know it!  In preparation for FCC’s bicentennial, we will be forming a Bicentennial Committee to help coordinate the celebration.  If you have ideas or want to have a part in planning for this important milestone in our church’s history, see Derek.

Calendar

Wednesday, October 21^st

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the covenant of circumcision in Chapter 17 – what it is, what it means, and who’s in it!  Plan now to join us for this fascinating study of the promises of God.

Sunday, October 25^th

Join us next week as we welcome Jim Raub and our friends from area churches for our annual fall Singspiration!  It’s our turn to host, so plan to gather here at 6:30 pm.  You may want to bring a favorite seasonal dessert to pass.

Sunday, November 8^th

3DYouth defies gravity at Skyzone!  Join us as we travel to Cheektowaga for an afternoon of trampoline fun, beginning at 2:00 pm.  $10/person for 30 minutes, $11 for 60 minutes, $2 for “Skyzone socks”.  RSVP Julie at 343-4401 by next Sunday.  Also, there’s an online waiver to fill out at www.skyzone.com. 

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, Sunday, October 11, 2015

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, October 11, 2015 

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am ·  Family Worship Service 10:45 am    

    Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit  …………………………………………………………………………………… As We Gather

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 121:1-8

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #101  ……………………………… Come, Thou Almighty King

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

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

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

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

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ……………………………….………………… Job 32:1-22 (Pew Bible p.827-828)

New Testament …………………………………………………  Luke 8:19-25 (Pew Bible p. 1606)

Memory Verse ……………………………………………………………… Psalm 103:1-22 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

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

“Here I Stand!”

In an uncertain world, wisdom doesn’t know everything

– but it makes a stand on what it does know. 

“Forever, O Lord, they word is settled in heaven.”

*Chorus #164 …………………………………………………… O, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction                                                     *Congregation invited to stand                          

Announcements

If you like classical guitar music, check out the Hamburg Public Library on Friday evening.  The Hamburg Classical Guitar Quartet will be giving a concert on October 16^th at 7:00 pm.  This is of special interest to us because this same quartet is scheduled to give an Advent concert of sacred/seasonal music here at FCC on Friday, December 4^th.

Calendar

Tuesday, October 13^th

Full Board meets at 7:00 pm at the church, preceded by Elders’ Meeting at 6:00.  Elders, come prepared to discuss Chapter 13 in Swetland (“Murder: When the Unthinkable Happens”) and the review questions that follow.

Wednesday, October 14^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the covenant of circumcision in Chapter 17 – what it is, what it means, and who’s in it!  Plan now to join us for this fascinating study of the promises of God.

Saturday, October 17^th

Sunday School Teacher meeting at 9:00 am.

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program is called “Living Out the Legacy” and will focus on the frontier ministry of John Spencer.  There will NO children’s program this year.  There will be no charge for the meal, but a special offering will be taken up to help cover the evening’s expenses.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is TODAY!  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday October 18^th

It’s time for 3DYouth Group to start back up again!  We kick off the new year at First Church of Evans for life lessons from Mark, followed by games and refreshments.

Sunday, October 25^th

Save the date!  It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host!  All the usual details to follow.

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, Sunday, October 4, 2015

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, October 4, 2015    

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 ………………………………… Come, My Soul, Thou Must Be Waking

*Call to Worship …………………………………… Psalter Reading 119:1-24, p. 829

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

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #559 ……………………………… Father, I Know That All My Life

*Hymn #253 ………………………….…………… There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………...………………… Job 31:1-40 (Pew Bible p.825-827)

New Testament ……………………………..…  Luke 8:1-18 (Pew Bible p. 1605-1606)

Memory Verse ………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-22 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text …………………………………………………… Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

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

When Little Things Matter Big

In a world ofunintended consequences, God give principles of kingdom wisdom to live by – oneday at a time.

*Hymn of Faith #246 ………….…………………………… Man of Sorrows!  What A Name

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2^nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

*Closing Hymn #430 ………………………………………… I Hunger and I Thirst

*Benediction                                                                                   *Congregation invited to stand

                                                                

Announcements

It’s time for 3DYouth Group to start back up again!  We kick off the new year in two weeks (Sunday, October 18^th) at First Church of Evans for life lessons from Mark, followed by games and refreshments.

Calendar

Wednesday, October 7^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the covenant of circumcision in Chapter 17 – what it is, what it means, and who’s in it!  Plan now to join us for this fascinating study of the promises of God.

Saturday, October 17^th

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program is called “Living Out the Legacy” and will focus on the frontier ministry of John Spencer.  There will be NO children’s program this year.  There will be no charge for the meal, but a special offering will be taken up to help cover the evening’s expenses.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 11^th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 25^th 

Save the date.  It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host!  All the usual details to follow.

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, Sunday, September 27, 2015

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, September 27, 2015 

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am ·  Family Worship Service 10:45 am    

    Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence             Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………………………......……… Thy Loving Kindness, Lord, Is Good and Free

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Psalm 118:1-29

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #455  …………............……… And Can It Be That I Should Gain

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn of the Month #172 …………...............…….……………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

*Hymn #591 …………………………………………………………………………..………………………………….…………… Jesus Calls Us

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament …………………………………………….………………… Job 30:1-31 (Pew Bible p.823-825)

New Testament …………………………………………………..…  Luke 7:36-50 (Pew Bible p. 1604-1605)

Memory Verse ………………………………………………………..…………………… Psalm 103:1-20 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Message

Sermon Text ………………………………………………………………..………………………… Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

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

Unintended Consequences

The disordered world is beyond our control – but not God’s.

True disciples knowour sovereign Lord is at work in the midst of judgment.  And that makes all the difference.

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Collection of Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………………………………………………………………….………… Gloria Patri

*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 join us, 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 is

NOT planned.

Mission giving is down for the summer, and this is the last Sunday in the 3^rd quarter.  Remember, unless your special contribution is designated “MISSIONS” (on the check memo), it doesn’t make it to the field but gets included in general fund giving.

Calendar

Wednesday, September 30^th

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re looking at the story of Hagar, Sarai’s Egyptian maid, in Chapter 16.  It’s a fascinating study of promise, patience, and the providence of God.  It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, October 17^th

Join our WNY/Northwestern PA churches at Fluvanna Community Church for this year’s annual CCCC Regional Fall Banquet.  The program is called “Living Out the Legacy” and will focus on the frontier ministry of John Spencer.  There will NO children’s program this year.  There will be no charge for the meal, but a special offering will be taken up to help cover the evening’s expenses.  The evening begins at 6:00 pm.  Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 11^th.  See the sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 25^th

Save the date!  It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host!  All the usual details to follow.

New!  Great For Car Travel!  We have a new set of listening CD's and a couple of books in the library from "Grace To You" with John MacArthur. Please feel free to sign them out, and grow spiritually in your own listening/reading time.  Titles include:

The Relationship Danger Zone

When Bad Things Happen to God's People

How to Handle Persecution

Through Suffering to Triumph

Transforming Hope

Making Sense of Our Suffering

Anxiety-Free Living

Safe in the Arms of God, Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child (Book)

Anxious for Nothing (Book)

First Congregational Church of North Collins, Sunday, September 20, 2015

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 20, 2015   

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 …………………………Thy Lovingkindness, Lord, Is Good and Free

*Call to Worship …………………………………………………………………… Psalm 117:1-2

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #547 …………………… With Harps and with Viols

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #172 …………………………… Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

*Hymn #506 …………………………………………… As When the Hebrew Prophet Raised

*Hymn #308 …………………………………………………………………………… Jesus Paid It All

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament…………………………………………  Job 29:1-25 (Pew Bible pg. 822-823)

New Testament …………………………………  Luke 7:18-35 (Pew Bible pg. 1603-1604)

Memory Verse …………………………………………………………  Psalm 103:1-20 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text ……………………………  Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, 23-29; 8:16-17; 9:10-12

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

God’s Sovereignty, Our Relationships (III)

God’s eternal plan gives believers the confidence and power

to live for him and one another.

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

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*Doxology …………………………………………………………………….………………… Gloria Patri

*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

Thank you to all who gave to the Trish Littler love gift.  Nearly $200 was receipted as a gesture of support and to help defray some of the costs of her cancer treatments.

Mission giving is down for the summer, and there are only two Sundays left in the 3^rd quarter.  Remember, unless your special contribution is designated “Missions” (on the check memo), it never makes it to the field but gets included in general fund giving.

 Calendar

Wednesday, September 23^rd

Choir practice at 6:00 pm.

Join us for Bible study and prayer at the church at 7:00 pm.  In our survey of the great themes of Genesis, we’re in Chapter 16 and get introduced to Hagar, Sarai’s Egyptian maid.  It’s a fascinating study of promise, patience, and the providence of God.  It’s a great time to join us.

Saturday, October 17^th

CCCC Fall Banquet.  The program includes a John Spencer celebration.  Details to follow.

Sunday, October 25^th

Save the Date!  It’s Singspiration time again – and our turn to host!  All the usual details to follow.

New!  Great For Car Travel!  We have a new set of listening CD's and a couple of books in the library from "Grace To You" with John MacArthur. Please feel free to sign them out, and grow spiritually in your own listening/reading time.  Titles include:

The Relationship Danger Zone

When Bad Things Happen to God's People

How to Handle Persecution

Through Suffering to Triumph

Transforming Hope

Making Sense of Our Suffering

Anxiety-Free Living

Safe in the Arms of God, Truth from Heaven about the Death of a Child (Book)

Anxious for Nothing (Book)