FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA • February 8, 2026
“Love doesn’t ask, why are you hungry? Love just pours the soup.”
~ John Roedel
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. 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, allowing yourself to be truly present in worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
A TIME OF CENTERING
Gathered here in the mystery of the hour,
Gathered here in one strong body,
Gathered here in the spirit and the power,
Spirit, draw near.
MAKING TIME TO LET GO / OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, all who thirst,
And drink the water of life
Come, all who hunger,
And be filled with good things.
Come, all who seek,
And be warmed by the love of God in this place.
⇑ HYMN C#419–”All Who Hunger Gladly Gather”
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: Mark 6:30-44 (NT 50)
SERMON: “Tailgating with Jesus”
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 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
CELEBRATION OF COMMUNION
Song of Preparation
The Sacred Story
The Invitation
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 THE LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#422–”Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”
⇑ 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 8, 2026
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun February 8: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/Communion 10am
~ SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Wed February 11: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
~ Music Ministry Meeting 6:30pm
Thu February 12: Christian Education Ministry Meeting 6:30pm
Sat February 14: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Turkey Takeout Supper pickup 4:30-6pm
Sun February 15: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/Communion 10am
~ Mardi Gras Pancake Coffee Hour after worship
Wed February 18: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
~ Ash Wednesday Prayer Stations 2-6pm
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
Jim, Myrtle, Meghan, Tom, Gene, Brad, Robert, 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, Linda, Bill, Joe, Alaina, Nancy, Rose.
To add a name to the list, email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@Oldtownucc.org, text 508-695-1713, or drop a note in the offering plate.
SECOND SERVING THRIFT SHOP
We’re open Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Ways you can help:
- We are having a jeans/pants sale for the month of February. We are looking for clean jeans/pants in good condition.
- Thank you for your generous donations. Moving forward, we ask that all donations be dropped off during shop hours.
- All donations should be clean, usable, and without chips or dents. No dish sets, please.
Thanks so much for all the support you have given this mission.
Today we are collecting cans of soup and financial donations. Every can + every dollar makes a difference—and 100% of what we collect goes straight to local food charities working to ensure no one goes without a meal. If you would like to make a financial donation, please use the manila envelope in your pew.
Join the movement, share the love, let’s score big for good!
And GO PATS!!
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 54 people in worship. Our total giving to the church for the week was $2,478.69, which is $978.69 more than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $900 more than expected. Keep up the great work.
The Super Bowl is one of the best exhibits of how amazing things can be accomplished through teamwork. Here in Oldtown, we’re all a team working together in many different ways to spread the Word of God and show people how Jesus lives in us through outreach to our community. Think about what makes you passionate in your faith and see how you can connect that energy with others at Oldtown. Remember, everything that happens at Oldtown happens because we make it happen
Whatever task you must do, work as if your soul depends on it, as for the Lord and not for humans, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.
~ Colossians 3:23-24 (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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