FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — June 16, 2019
Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pastoral Intern: Amie McCarthy
Pianist: Suzanne Sheppard
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—”Majesty, Worship His Majesty”
WELCOME / TIME OF CENTERING
CALL TO WORSHIP
How majestic is God’s name, in all the earth.
All of creation tells of God’s amazing works.
The heavens are the handiwork of God’s fingers.
And yet God cares for us and calls us His own.
How majestic is God’s name, in all the earth.
Let us praise and worship our amazing God together!
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
SHARE
*HYMN—C#64 “We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God”
*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.
SCRIPTURE READING—Psalms 8 (NRSV)—OT 605
REFLECT
SERMON—”Majestic”
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#61 “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
*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
June 16, 2019
Pastor Kelly’s office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
June 16: Worship 10am
June 18: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
June 21; Coffeehouse 7pm
June 23: Worship 10am
June 25: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
June 26: Massachusetts Walking Tour Concert 6pm
IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
Deb, Kathy, 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.
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.
| STEWARDSHIP CORNER | ||||
| Offering last week: | $1,350.63 $10.91 less than budget |
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| Offering to date: | $520 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?
- Some have expressed confusion about the above numbers reported here each week, asking why we have a loss for the year if our income is on budget and our expenses are less than budget. Remember we started the year with a $5,880 shortfall to make up, and we also have “non-budgeted” expenses that exceed our non-budgeted income at the moment. If you have more questions, please talk with Jim Fennell or one of your treasurers.
- “Oh, how sweet the light of day, and how wonderful to live in the sunshine! Even if you live a long time, don’t take a single day for granted. Take delight in each light-filled hour, remembering that there will also be many dark days and that most of what comes your way is smoke.”~ Ecclesiastes 11:7-8
(MSG)”
~ Ecclesiastes 11:7-8 (MSG)
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