Worship Bulletin – February 23, 2020

Worship Bulletin – February 23, 2020

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA—Feburary 23, 2020

Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pianist: 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—”Be Still My Soul”

WELCOME / TIME OF CENTERING

CALL TO WORSHIP
God is good!
For God teaches us to serve others.
God is good!
For God protects us in times of trouble.
God is good!
For God loves us unconditionally.
God is good!
Let us give thanks as we worship God together.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

SHARE

⇑ HYMN—C#619 “My Life Flows On”

⇑ 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.

STORYTIME: When You Are Brave by Pat Zietlow Miller

SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 8:27-9:8 (NRSV) NT 51

Reflect

REFLECT

SERMON—”FInding Your Light”

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#612 “O Jesus I Have Promised”

⇑ 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
February 23, 2020

OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun, Feb 23: Household Huddle 9am
 ~ Worship 10am
 ~ Sermon Reflection after worship
Tues, Feb 25: Pancake Supper and Bible Jeopardy
Wed, Feb 26: Ash Wednesday Service 7pm
Sun, Mar 1: Household Huddle 9am
 ~ Worship 10am
 ~ Deacons Meeting after worship
 ~ Confirmation Class 11:45

IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
Debbie, Kerri, Malcolm, Vicky, Maryellen, Cindi, Mary Ann, Marge, Gordon, Kristen, Priscilla, Kaya, Jane, Pat, Michelle, Matthew, Ron, Steven, Kathy, Peg, Sarah, Sue, Steve, Reign, Alice, Stacy, Lydia, Zena, Ella, Suzanne, Nelson, Judy, Becky, Chad, Gayle, Barbara, Lynne, John, Carol, Robin, Clair, Chrystal, Aaron, Samuel, Cyndy, Hope, Anne, Robin, Joe Sr., Amy, Pat, Michelle, Chris, Madison, Ruth.
If you would like  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.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Join us on Ash Wednesday at 7pm as we share ashes remembering that from dust we have come and to dust we shall return. We will also be celebrating communion together as we remember the unconditional love that God shares with us.

EMAIL LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
Though Lent officially starts on Ash Wednesday, our Lenten Devotionals will begin on Sunday, March 1st. If you do not currently receive our emails and would like to be added to the list, drop your email in the offering plate or see Pastor Kelly.

Pancake Supper & Bible Jeopardy
We will be having our annual Mardi Gras Pancake Supper and Bible Jeopardy Game this Tuesday at 6pm. This is a free event and all are welcome!

Supporting our Denomination
Each year we send about $20 per member to support our denomination. In years past this has been called a head tax or fellowship dues. If you would like to help us in our denominational support, you could give your $20 and then it would not need to come out of our budget. Donations can be put in the offering plate (checks made out to the church) but please attach a note that says for UCC Support. Thanks in advance for your generosity!


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