FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — July 14, 2019
Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pastoral Intern: Amie McCarthy
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
PRELUDE
INTROIT—”Come and Find the Quiet Center”
WELCOME / TIME OF CENTERING
CALL TO WORSHIP
Happy are those who follow the ways of the Lord.
God’s ways are just and merciful.
Those who follow God’s ways are continually nourished in faith.
In all that they do, they prosper.
Come, let us open our hearts to God’s compassionate love.
Let us celebrate God’s mercy and justice.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
SHARE
*HYMN—C#53 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
*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—”What Do You Do With An Idea” by Kobi Yamada
SCRIPTURE READING—Psalm 1 (NRSV)
REFLECT
SERMON
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
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#561 “It Is Well With My Soul”
*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!
The Oldtown Message
July 14, 2019
Pastor Kelly’s summer office hours for July & August are Tuesday 10am-2pm
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
July 14: Worship 10am—Undy Sunday
July 16: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
July 20: Pet Vaccination Clinic—11am-noon
July 21: Worship 10am—Communion service
– Steve King and Kerri Quintal’s wedding—1pm
July 23: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
July 28: Worship 10am—Pastor Amie preaching
IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
Deb, Kathy, Brooks, Ed, Kim, June, Steve, Mark, Jim, Colleen, Gayle, Alexander, Gordon, Kristen, Susan, Rita, Al, Sandra, Robert, Stacy, Brooks, Meena, Marjon, Jane, Scott, Malcom, Sandy, Carolyn, Barbara, Christina, Chrystal, Maryam, John, Alaina, Amy, Dave, Helen, Brendan, Carlos, Cyndy, Debbie, Matthew, Michael Dylan, John.
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.
NEW IDEAS
Do you have new ideas about things we could do here in Oldtown? Or feedback on what we did last year? Your input is important! Please share your thoughts & ideas with Pastor Kelly.
COFFEE CONNECTION
Join us for a time of coffee and fellowship on Tuesdays from 10-12noon. There is no program or work that needs to be done, it’s just a time to get together with friends and enjoy each other’s company.
OLDTOWN UPDATE
Would you like to receive our weekly email to find out more about what is happening in Oldtown? Email Pastor Kelly at Pastorkelly@oldtownucc.org . Also, check us out on Facebook “First Congregational Church of North Attleboro (Oldtown)”.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE
Do you enjoy the coffee that we served in Oldtown? Would you like to purchase some to have at home? During coffee hour, we have individual bags (2.25 oz which makes 1 pot) for sale for $2 apiece, both decaf and regular. Money raised will go to pay for coffee hour expenses.
| STEWARDSHIP CORNER | ||||
| Offering last week: | $1,799.63 $438.09 more than budget |
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| Offering to date: | $1,600 less than budget | |||
| Fund Raising (end of May): |
$3,200 more than budget | |||
| Total Budgeted Income (end of May): |
On budget | |||
| Total Budgeted Expense (end of May): |
$6,300 less than budget | |||
| Budget Position (end of May): |
$3,900 LOSS | |||
Did You Know?
- The best way to know God better is to read his word, regularly. Pick up a copy of The Upper Room outside the sanctuary and read the daily scripture and reflection, look online for a Bible reading plan, or challenge yourself to read the whole bible in a year, start to finish all the way through!! Maybe even pick a translation you’re not familiar with in order to get a slightly different perspective. Have fun and improve your relationship with God.
- “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
~ Psalm 119:103-105 (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 & Thursday, 10 am – 2 pm
Pastor Kelly’s email: PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
Church Email: Church@oldtownucc.org
Website: www.oldtownucc.org