FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — February 4, 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.
BREATHE
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
TIME OF CENTERING
Gathered here in the mystery of the hour,
Gathered here in one strong body,
Gathered here in the struggle and the power,
Spirit, draw near.
A MOMENT TO LET GO / OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Praise the Lord!
With all our hearts, we will praise God’s holy name!
Praise the Lord!
We will never forget the good things God has done.
Praise the Lord,
All the earth – everyone, everywhere!
Praise the Lord!
Let us worship God together!
SHARE
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
⇑ HYMN C#77—”On Eagle’s Wings”
TIME OF SHARING
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 READING: Isaiah 40:21-31 (Oldtown Bible: OT 817)
REFLECT
SERMON–”Remember and Renew”
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER (C#586)
Open my eyes that I may see
Glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently, now, I wait for thee,
Ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes. Illumine me, Spirit divine!
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
THANK
OFFERING OUR THANKS
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
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
Song of Preparation
The Invitation
The Communion Prayer
Word of Institution
The Blessing of the Elements
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gracious God, we give you thanks for satisfying our hungry hearts with this meal. Send us out into the world to reveal your love, as we do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. Amen
FOR LOVE OF THE CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#545—”He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought”
⇑ 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! ***
The Oldtown Message
February 4, 2024
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun Feb 4: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am – Baptism
~ Deacons Meeting after worship
~ Oldtown Singers rehearsal after worship
Wed Feb 7: Coffee Connection 10-12noon
Sat Feb 10: Pet Vaccination Clinic 11-12noon
Sun Feb 11: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am – Soup-er Bowl of Caring
Tue Feb 13: Pancake Supper & Bible Jeopardy 6pm
Wed Feb 14: Coffee Connection 10-12noon
~ Ash Wednesday Worship 7pm
Sat Feb 17: Turkey Takeout Supper serving 4:30-6pm
Sun Feb 18: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am – Soup-er Bowl of Caring
~ Church Committee Meeting after worship 11:30am-1pm
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, Nancy, Teagan, Cindi, Dan, Ann, David, Judy, Sherri, Roxanne, Lynne, Louis, Nick, Frank, Catherine, Ben, Marcia, Brianna, Duane, Samuel, Jill, Tammy, Cyndy, Christi, Marianne, Hailey, Don, Claudia, and Mike & Lori.
To add a name to the list, email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@Oldtownucc.org or drop a note in the offering plate.
SOUP-ER BOWL OF CARING
Next week after worship we will be serving soup, and we’ll have our soup pots out to collect monetary donations for the Soup-er Bowl of Caring as we work together to feed our hungry neighbors. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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 72 people in worship and a beautiful baptism ceremony, and our total giving to the church for the week was $901.43, which is $483.19 less than expected for the week.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving is $900 more than we expected. Keep up the great work!!
On Saturday, February 17, we will be starting our “supper season” for 2024 with our popular “Turkey Takeout Supper!” We are still in need of volunteers to help prepare food on the night before, as well as to help prepare, cook, and package dinners on Saturday. If you haven’t helped us with a supper before, the Turkey Takeout is a great introduction! It’s a lot of fun, and rewarding to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. Plus the work makes the food taste that much better at the end of the night! Please see Ed Clavette or Jim Fennell if you have any questions.
If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday.
~ Isaiah 58:10 (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
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Learn more about our denomination: www.ucc.org