FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA • August 23, 2026
“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life.
The secret of success is in turning that diary into the
best story you possibly can.”
~ Douglas Pagels
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
Every day is a new beginning.
We ask God to show us what is good and true.
God has given us gifts and talents to share.
May we not hide them out of fear but let our light shine!
Come, let us worship God.
May our hearts and choices honor God today!
⇑ HYMN C#480–“I Love to Tell the Story”
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 STORY: Matthew 25:14-30 (NT 34)
SERMON: “Don’t Hide Your Talents”
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
A SPECIAL BLESSING
LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#606–”God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending”
⇑ 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 23, 2026
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun, August 23: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed, August 26: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
~ Peace Project 6:30pm
Sat, August 29: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
Sun, August 30: 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, Edi, Autumn, Logan, Dana, Lynn, Al, Roxanne, Perilene, Jayne, Lydia, Joe, Daniel, Megan, Rusty, Bill, Alaina, Ben, Nancy, Rose, John, Donna, Deane, Matthew, Peter, Peter Jr., Christine & Daniel, Kristin, Cassie, Laurie, Chris, Joyce, the Newell family, David, Melanie, Dan, Joan, Wendy, Edmond, Cyndy, Susan, Jennie, Hailey, Jacqueline, J, Hope.
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 47 people to worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,088.89, which is $411.11 less than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $300 less than expected. As summer winds down, please keep supporting your church!
Today, we wish two very talented young women all the best as they begin the next chapter of their lives: the wonderful world of Western Michigan University. We know that the WMU community will benefit greatly from the talents of these two amazing Eagle Scouts. Go and do great things! We will miss you dearly, and earnestly look forward to your return. Godspeed, Megan and Sarah!
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
~ Matthew 5:14-16 (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
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