Worship Bulletin – April 21, 2019

INTROIT—”Christ Arose”

WELCOME

*OPENING HYMN—C#90 “Come Christians, Join to Sing”

CALL TO WORSHIP
This is the good news: the grave is empty; Christ is risen!
He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!
This is the good news: the light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never put it out!
Let the light shine. Alleluia!
This is the good news: once we were no people; now we are God’s people.
We gather here as the family of God. Alleluia!
Friends, we have a lot to celebrate.
Let our praises fill the air. Alleluia!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Loving God, we confess that at times we do not share in the joy of the resurrection but are caught in the worries of the world. We confess that we do not always live in the spirit of new life but remain discontent, grumbling and anxious. Forgive us for not sharing in the Good News. Forgive us when we find it more comfortable to worry and complain than to risk the joy of new life in Christ. Call us back to Your ways, O God, that we might live lives of joy and peace. In the name o the risen Christ, we pray. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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REFLECT

PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER
In moments like these, I sing out a song,
I sing out a love song to Jesus.
In moments like these, I lift up my hands.
I lift up my hands to the Lord.
Singing, “I love you, Lord.”
Singing, “I love you, Lord.”
Singing, “I love you, Lord. I love you.”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and the LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
CHORAL RESPONSE

THANK

TIME OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

*SENDING HYMN—C#226 “He Lives”

*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord.
We are one in the spirit, we are one in the Lord.
And we pray that all unity will one day be restored.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

POSTLUDE

Our worship has ended… Let our service begin!

Please join us for coffee and fellowship in Maxcy Hall following worship! 

 The Oldtown Message
April 21, 2019
Pastor Kelly’s office hours are Wednesday & Thursday 10-2

OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Apr 21: EASTER SUNDAY!
– Worship 10am
Apr 24: Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
– School Tours
Apr 26: Coffeehouse 7pm
Apr 27: Yard Sale 8am-2pm
Apr 28: Household Huddle 9am
– Worship 10am
May 1: Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
– School Tours
May 4: Mothers’ Day Craft and Vendor Fair

IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
We are starting a new prayer list for the Easter Season. If you would like to keep a name on the list or add a new name, please fill out a prayer card in your pew and drop it in the offering plate, or use our online prayer request form.

OLDTOWN UPDATE
Would you like to receive our weekly email to find out more about what is happening in Oldtown? Email Pastor Kelly at pastorkelly@oldtownucc.org. Also, check us out on Facebook—First Congregational Church of North Attleboro (Oldtown)—or our website at www.oldtownucc.org.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE
Do you enjoy the coffee that we served in Oldtown? Would you like to purchase some to have at home? During coffee hour, we will be offering individual bags (2.25 oz which makes 1 pot) for $2 a piece. We will have decaf and regular. Money raised will go to pay for coffee hour expenses.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WAYS TO HELP IN OLDTOWN?
The following are a few upcoming events that we will definitely need extra helpers for! Please see Ed, Deb, or Pastor Kelly if you are looking for ways to help. If you can let us know beforehand if you are able to help, it makes our planning much easier and relieves unneeded anxiety.
– April 26 (7pm-9pm) – Coffeehouse
– April 27 (8am-2pm) – Yard Sale
– May 4 (10am-2pm) – Mothers’ Day Craft and Vendor Fair
– May 18 (2 seatings 4:30 & 6:30) – Turkey Supper

HOUSEHOLD HUDDLE
Household Huddle meets from 9-9:45 in Maxcy Hall on Sunday mornings before worship. Everyone is invited and we especially encourage families to attend together. In sports, a huddle is an action of a team gathering together, usually in a circle, to strategize, motivate or celebrate; which is just what we do during our Household Huddles. Each Sunday Morning, we start by taking a deep breath. We have a time of sharing. We learn about the day’s Bible story. We talk about ways that we can get involved in worship. We give thanks. And we work together on a hands-on activity to help connect the day’s story to our everyday lives.

Did You Know?

• Coffeehouses are a great tradition here at Oldtown, an opportunity to gather with friends for a night of music and poetry and to celebrate the talents in our community. We’re glad to be able to provide a safe space for the coffeehouses, but we need your help to keep it going. Our next coffeehouse is this Friday night starting at 7pm; setup starts between 4pm and 5pm. If you can lend a hand, please see Ed or Pastor Kelly. Remember, nothing happens at the church unless we make it happen!
• “For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
  ~ 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NRSV)