FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — August 18, 2024
Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
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 a little space in case your little one needs a walkabout. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and please join us for fellowship after worship!
Please remember to mute your devices during worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
A MOMENT TO LET GO / OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Look all around you,
God’s love shines in the faces of others.
Look at the windows.
See the light shining in, reminding us that we are part of God’s world.
Look within your heart
For God is there, longing to be seen.
⇑ HYMN C#586–”Open My Eyes That I May See”
SHARING TIME
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 LESSON: Matthew 16:1-4 (NRSVUE) (NT 21)
SERMON–”Watch For Signs”
PREPARING 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
OFFERING OUR THANKS
GIFT OF MUSIC
⇑ 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
FOR LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN W#207–”Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#444)
Let us now depart in thy peace, blessed Jesus.
Send us to our homes with God’s love in our hearts.
Let not the busy world claim all our loyalties.
Keep us ever mindful, dear Lord, of thee.
POSTLUDE
*** Our worship has ended; let our service begin! ***
The Oldtown Message
August 18, 2024
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun August 18: Household Huddle 9:30am
~ Worship 10am
~ Fall Fair Meeting after worship
Wed August 21: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sun August 25: Household Huddle 9:30am
~ Worship 10am
~ Oldtown Singers rehearsal after worship
Wed August 28: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Thu August 29: Music Ministry Meeting 7pm
Sun September 1: Household Huddle 9:30am
~ Worship 10am
~ Ice Cream Sunday Celebration after worship
Check our Online Calendar for even more Oldtown, denominational, and local events, free webinars, and other resources!! Have something you’d like added to the calendar? Email calendar@oldtownucc.org with all the information, and we’ll get it posted.
OLDTOWN PRAYER LIST
Edmond, Sarah, Edi & John, Nancy, Dan, Judy, Lynn, David, Sherri, Roxanne, Lynne, Louis, Nick, Frank, Catherine, Ben, Jim & Marcia, Brianna, Duane, Samuel, Jill, Tammy, Bob, Cyndy, Christi, Marianne, Hailey, Don, Claudia, Megan, Matthew, Maria, Madison, the Roux/Dorr family, Kes, Scott, the Miranda/K family, Brian, Michael, Wendy, Rich, Levi, Ellen, Tara, Sandy, Thyra, John, Pete, Bob, Paul, Kristen, Laurie, Amy, Nikki, Gloria, Scott L., Blake, Jesse, Marjon, Jasper, Deanne.
To add a name to the list, email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@Oldtownucc.org, text 508-695-1713, or drop a note in the offering plate.
MISSIONS SUMMER COLLECTION
Each week, we will be collecting different items
Aug 25: Lunch Box Snacks –roll-ups, bars, snack packs, etc.
OLDTOWN UPDATE EMAIL
Do you get our Friday Email, aka “The Oldtown Update”? Our Oldtown Update is like a weekly newsletter that lets everyone know what is going on in Oldtown. If you do not receive it and would like to, drop a note in the offering with your email address or let Pastor Kelly know. Subscribe to our Friday Email Updates online, or let Pastor Kelly know your email address.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- Last week, we welcomed 48 people in worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,322.75, which is $61.87 less than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $2,200 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
Today’s world is filled with conflict, outrage, and fear, fueled by those who want to control the way we think and act. When we feel wronged by someone, it’s very easy to reflexively respond in kind, with harsh words and attitudes of our own. But that is not a path that leads to happiness, wholeness, and peace. Jesus shows us another way. He faced strong opposition from the powers of the government, the church, and many of the people in His time, but he reacted with kindness, love, and forgiveness.
Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.
~ Colossians 3:12-15 (NRSVUE)
First Congregational Church, UCC of North Attleborough
(Oldtown Church)
675 Old Post Road, North Attleborough, MA 02760
508-695-1713
Pastor Kelly’s email: PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
Church Email: church@oldtownucc.org
Website: www.oldtownucc.org
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