FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA • August 2, 2026
“I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.”
~ Johann Sebastian Bach
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 whenever 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. Here in Oldtown, we are all about being curious, so don’t be afraid to ask questions, and please join us for fellowship with coffee and refreshments after worship!
Finally, as a way of honoring our time together and truly loving our neighbor, we ask that you please silence your phone or, better yet, turn it off, so you can be truly present in worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
A TIME FOR LETTING GO / OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Who are we?
We are disciples, followers of Jesus.
How do we live out our faith?
With fairness and dignity.
How shall we treat our neighbor?
With compassion and love.
⇑ HYMN C#90–“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
TIME OF SHARING (C#259)
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalms 150:1-5 (OT 717)
SHARING OUR FAITH STORIES
When someone shares a faith story with you, it’s a holy moment. The person who is speaking is testifying to the work of God in his or her life. Today we will hear from 2 people in our congregation.
Janice Dumont & Jim Fennell
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER (C#254)
Breathe on me, breath of God,
Fill me with life anew
That I may love what thou dost love
And do what thou dost do.
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 OF OUR GIFTS
GIFT OF MUSIC
⇑ DOXOLOGY
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
LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#113–”Jesus Loves Me!”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#434)
God be with you till we meet again.
Loving counsel, guide, uphold you,
With a shepherd’s care, enfold you.
God be with you ’til we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet.
Till we meet, till we meet.
God be with you till we meet again.
POSTLUDE
*** Our worship has ended; let our service begin! ***
The Oldtown Message
August 2, 2026
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun, August 2: NO HOUSEHOLD HUDDLE
~ Member-Led Worship 10am – Sharing faith stories
Mon, August 3: Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Megan & Sarah 6:30pm
Wed, August 5: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
~ Peace Project 6:30pm
Sat, August 8: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
Sun, August 9: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Check our Online Calendar for even more events. 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
Jim, Meghan, Tom, Gene, Brad, John, Tony, Russell, Jessica, Kathleen, Lugi, Buddy, Lynne, Bill, Dawn, David, Edie, Edi, Autumn, Logan, Dana, Lynn, Al, Roxanne, Perilene, Jayne, Lydia, Joe, Daniel, Andy, Megan, Rusty, Bill, Alaina, Ben, Nancy, Rose, John, Donna, Deane, Matthew, Peter, Christine & Daniel, Kristin, Cassie, Laurie, Chris, Joyce, David, Melanie, Dan, Wendy, Joan, Edmond, Cyndy, Susan, Jennie, Hailey.
Prayer requests can be added using our online Prayer Request form, by emailing Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@Oldtownucc.org, texting 508-695-1713, or dropping a note in the offering plate.
OLDTOWN UPDATE EMAIL
Do you get our Friday Email, aka “The Oldtown Update”? Our Oldtown Update is a weekly reminder of what’s happening 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 54 people to worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $809.69, which is $690.31 less than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $900 more than expected. Keep up the good work!
Worship at Oldtown is filled with uplifting and inspirational music. From the gathering song that welcomes people to our sanctuary, to the benediction song and postlude that send people out into the world, we weave a soundtrack that connects with the day’s scripture and Pastor Kelly’s message. On any Sunday, you may hear one of your favorite old-time hymns alongside one of today’s popular Contemporary Christian songs. Music connects us emotionally, teaches scripture, expresses gratitude, and prepares hearts for God’s word. Join us in singing God’s praises!
O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
~ Psalms 95:1-2 (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
YouTube: www.youtube.com/oldtownucc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oldtownucc
Subscribe to our Friday Email Updates
Learn more about our denomination: www.ucc.org
0 Comments