Worship Bulletin – December 22, 2019

Worship Bulletin – December 22, 2019

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA—December 22, 2019

Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pianist: Mrs. Ellen Kingman

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—”Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”

WELCOME / TIME OF CENTERING

CALL TO WORSHIP
You are loved!
But sometimes I make mistakes.
You are loved!
But sometimes I get busy and I can’t hear God’s voice.
You are loved!
But what if I lose my way?
You are loved!
Thank you God, for your redeeming grace and for loving me no matter what!

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

SHARE

⇑ HYMN—C#162 “What Child Is This”

⇑ 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.

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
We are a people who seek to be brought together by the love of Christ.
Our faith teaches us that God gives us unconditional love and forgiveness.
Acknowledging God’s free gift of grace,
Let us light the Candle of Love.

SUNG RESPONSE—”Advent Hallelujah” (Love)

SCRIPTURE READING—Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV)

Reflect

REFLECT

SERMON—”Sharing the Light of Love”

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 by they 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
⇑ 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#167 “Go Tell It On The Mountain”

⇑ 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!


PushpinsThe Oldtown Message
December 22, 2019

OLDTOWN CALENDAR
December 22: Household Huddle 9am
  ~ Worship 10am—Advent 4
December 24: NO Coffee Connection – Merry Christmas Eve!!
  ~ Candlelit Christmas Eve Service 7pm
December 29: NO Household Huddle
  ~ Worship 10am—Guest Preacher: Rev. Rebecca Driscoll
December 31: NO Coffee Connection – Happy New Year’s Eve!!
UPCOMING EVENTS

January 5, 2020: Pastor Amie’s Ordination 3pm 
   @ Second Congregational Church in Attleboro

IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
Debbie, Kerri, Malcolm, Maryellen, Marge, Gordon, Kristen, Priscilla, Kaya, Pat, Michelle, Matthew, Ron, Steven, Kathy, Peg, Sarah, Sue, Steve, Reign, Alice, Stacy, Lydia, Zena, Suzanne, Ella, Nelson, Judy, Becky, Gayle.
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.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Offering last week: $1,420.71
$59.17 more than budget
Offering to date: $1,100 less than budget
Budgets (end of November)
Fund Raising: $6,000 more than budget
Total Budgeted Income: $8,400 more than budget
Total Budgeted Expense: $3,200 less than budget

“Merry Christmas To All” from your rapidly-growing Stewardship Ministry. We have some exciting things coming from Stewardship in the new year. If you’d like to help out (and get a sneak peek at what’s to come), contact Jim Fennell.

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’
~ Luke 2:10-11 (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 10am-noon & Thursday 6pm-8pm
Pastor Kelly’s email: PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
Church Email: Church@oldtownucc.org
Website: www.oldtownucc.org