FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA • June 14, 2026
“You have faith stories, too. No matter how small, remember them, recite them, count them, and celebrate them. They build your faith for what is coming next in your life.”
~ Reinhard Bonnke
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
Who are we?
We are disciples, followers of Jesus.
How do we live out our faith?
With fairness and dignity.
How shall we treat our neighbor?
With compassion and love.
Come, let us worship God.
Yes! Let us worship God together!
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME
QUESTION ABOUT PARTICIPATION
Lori, as a member of the Oldtown Church, do you promise to participate in the life and mission of this family of God’s people, sharing regularly in the worship of God and enlisting in the work of this local church as it serves this community and the world? I promise with the help of God
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:19-22 (NRSVUE)
PRAYER FOR OUR COMMUNITY
WELCOME AND RECEPTION
Lori, we welcome you with joy into the common life of this church. We promise you our friendship and prayers as we share the hopes and labors of the church of Jesus Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we continue to grow together in God’s knowledge and love and do our best to live out our faith in the world, sharing the love of Jesus with others.
GREETING OF CHRISTIAN LOVE
⇑ HYMN C#557–“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”
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 READING: Luke 5:27-32 (NT 171)
SERMON: “What’s Your Faith Story?”
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#543–”Blessed Assurance”
⇑ 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
June 14, 2026
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun, Jun 14: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/new members 10am
~ Church Committee 11:30am-1pm
Wed, Jun 17: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
Thu, Jun 18: Fall Fair Craft Night 6:30-9pm
Sat, Jun 20: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Oldtown Yard Sale 8am-2pm
Sun, Jun 21: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/baptism 10am
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, Diane, Joan, Cyndy, Nick, Dan
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.
SECOND SERVING THRIFT SHOP
We are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-12 noon.
We would love to see you!!
** HELP WANTED **
The Oldtown Church is run by volunteers; here are a few upcoming opportunities:
Yard Sale
Saturday 6/20 – 6-8am – Set up tables & put out stuff to sell
8am-2pm – greet guests, sell items
2-4pm – Help pack up & put everything away
See Ed Clavette to volunteer for the Yard Sale
OR you can always sign up to volunteer for events online at https://www.oldtownucc.org/signup
Are you good with numbers? We are also looking for a
bookkeeper for next year. See Pastor Kelly.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- Last week, we welcomed 53 people to worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,890.19, which is $390.19 more than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $700 more than expected. Keep up the good work!
Sharing faith stories is one of the best ways to spread the good news of God’s love. Jesus began with 12 followers, and the church is still relevant and growing over two thousand years later. This is because Christians show their faith through how they live, and because we are unashamed and unafraid to tell our stories. Watch for opportunities, openings in conversations, when you can share the good news of what faith means to you with others. Be courageous and live your story out loud.
Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.
~ 1 Peter 3:15b (NIV)
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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