FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA • July 19, 2026
“Nerves are a natural human reaction to the unknown, whereas faith is the spiritual anchor you hold onto in the midst of that uncertainty.”
~ Thought Catalog
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 whenever 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, so you can be truly present in worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
A TIME FOR LETTING GO / OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
We come to worship God,
Who comes to us when we least expect it.
We come to worship God,
Who calls us out of the safety of our comfort zones.
We come to worship God
Who walks with us and never lets us go.
⇑ HYMN C#537–“My Hope Is Built”
TIME OF SHARING (C#259)
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
SCRIPTURE STORY: Matthew 14:22-33 (NT 19)
SERMON: “Nervous Like Cornbread”
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER (C#254)
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew
That I may love what thou dost love
And do what thou dost do.
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
LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#619–”My Life Flows On”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#434)
God be with you ’til we meet again.
Loving counsel, guide, uphold you.
With a shepherd’s care enfold you.
God be with you ’til we meet again.
‘Til we meet, ’til we meet,
‘Til we meet at Jesus’ feet.
‘Til we meet, ’til we meet,
God be with you ’til we meet again.
POSTLUDE
*** Our worship has ended; let our service begin! ***
The Oldtown Message
July 19, 2026
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun, July 19: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed, July 22: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
~ Peace Project 6:30pm
Sat, July 25: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
Sun, July 26: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
~ “Let’s Talk About the Fair” meeting after worship
Check our Online Calendar for even more events. 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, Meghan, Tom, Gene, Brad, 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, Bill, Alaina, Ben, Nancy, Rose, John, Donna, Deane, Matthew, Barbara, Peter, Peter Jr., Christine & Daniel, Kristin, Cassie, Laurie, Chris, Joyce, the Newell family, David, Melanie, Dan, Wendy, Joan, Edmond, Cyndy, Susan, Jennie.
To add a name to the list, use our online Prayer Request form, email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@Oldtownucc.org, text 508-695-1713, or drop a note in the offering plate.
OLDTOWN UPDATE EMAIL
Do you get our Friday Email, aka “The Oldtown Update”? Our Oldtown Update is a weekly reminder of what’s happening 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
- Over the past 4 weeks, we welcomed an average of 39 people to worship, and our total giving to the church for the week for those 4 weeks was $7,510.09, which is $1,510.09 more than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $2,000 more than expected. Keep up the good work!
Jesus does not promise us that we will not experience doubt, fear, or confusion when we believe and follow Him. What He does promise is that He will always be with us, walking with us through our doubt, our fear, and our confusion. The way through the darkness is to keep our eyes on Jesus and follow where He leads.
The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each one to his home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”
~ John 16:32-33 (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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