Worship Bulletin – April 28, 2019

Worship Bulletin – April 28, 2019

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — April 28, 2019

When Words Just Aren't Enough

Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pastoral Intern: Amie McCarthy
Pianist: Suzanne Sheppard

Welcome to the Oldtown Church!
We are so glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. We invite you to join in on the bold print in the bulletin and to stand as you are able any time you see a “*”. The restrooms are out the back door of the sanctuary to the right, as is the nursery in case your little one needs a walkabout. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and please join us for coffee and refreshments after worship!
Please remember to mute your devices during worship.


Breathe
BREATHE

PRELUDE

INTROIT—”Jesus Stand Among Us”

WELCOME

TIME OF CENTERING

CALL TO WORSHIP
Easter continues!
Let us prepare to meet the resurrected one again.
Do not be afraid!
Let us throw open the doors to the risen Christ.
Jesus is here!
Let us worship God together in spirit and truth!

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Share
SHARE

*HYMN—C#53 “Morning Has Broken”

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus,
To reach out and touch Him and say that we love Him.
Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

SCRIPTURE READING—John 20:19-31 (NRSV)
Reflect

REFLECT

SERMON—”When Words Just Aren’t Enough”

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
THANK

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
GIFT OF MUSIC—”Because He Lives”
*THE DOXOLOGY (Old Hundredth)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures here below.
Praise God above, ye heavenly host,
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

TIME OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

*SENDING HYMN—C#560 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
The people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended. O now be extended
The fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive hearts reaching
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
To work for God’s realm and to answer the call.

POSTLUDE

Our worship has ended… Let our service begin!

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


Pushpins The Oldtown Message
April 28, 2019
Pastor Kelly will be speaking at a three-day conference for the
New England Association of United Church Educators in NH,
so she will not be holding office hours this week.

OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Apr 28: Household Huddle 9am
– Worship 10am
May 1: Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
– School Tour
May 4: Mother’s Day Craft and Vendor Fair 10am-2pm
– Helpers needed starting at 8am
May 5: Household Huddle 9am
– Worship 10am

IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
Deb, Kathy, Ed, Kim, June, Steve, Mark, Jim, Colleen, Gayle, Alexander, Gordon, Kristen, Susan, Rita, Al.
If you would like to add a name to our prayer list, please fill out a prayer card 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 http://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.
– May 4 (10am-2pm) – Mother’s Day Craft and Vendor Fair
– May 18 (2 seatings 4:30 & 6:30) – Turkey Supper

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Offering 2 weeks ago: $1,072.61
$288.93 less than budget
Offering last week: $1,806.80
$445.26 more than budget
Offering to date: $100 more than budget
Fund Raising
(end of March):
$1,700 more than budget
Total Budgeted Income
(end of March):
$500 more than budget
Total Budgeted Expense
(end of March):
$3,400 less than budget
CURRENT POSITION
(end of March):
$7,000 loss

Did You Know?

  • Exciting fundraising events are going on at Oldtown, and it’s a great feeling to lend a hand and know you’re helping to support your church and put a smile on the face of everyone who attends one of our coffeehouses, yard sales, pet clinics, suppers or fairs. Thanks to all those who help!! If you can, please reach out to Ed Clavette, Deb Fennell, or anyone else in the fundraising ministry to find out where your help is needed. Remember, if we don’t step up to make it happen, it doesn’t happen. And many hands make light work!!
  • “For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
    ~ 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NRSV)

First Congregational Church, UCC of North Attleborough
(Oldtown Church)
Church Phone: 508-695-1713 — Pastor Kelly’s cell phone: 508-294-9767
Office Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 10 am – 2 pm
Pastor Kelly’s email: PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
Church Email: Church@oldtownucc.org
Website: www.oldtownucc.org