FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA—June 26, 2022
Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
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 fellowship after worship!
Please remember to mute your devices during worship.
BREATHE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME AND TIME OF CENTERING
Gathered here in the mystery of the hour,
Gathered here in one strong body,
Gathered here in the struggle and the power,
Spirit, draw near.
WORSHIP WAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
All are welcome,
For we are all made in the image of God.
All are welcome,
For each of us are unique, each special.
All are welcome,
For we are all brothers and sisters on a journey of faith.
Let us worship God together
Knowing that we are all invited, and we all belong!
OPENING PRAYER
SHARE
⇑ HYMN C#263—”Surely, The Presence Of The Lord”
⇑ TIME OF SHARING
Open our eyes, Lord. We want to see Jesus,
To reach out and touch Him, and tell Him we love Him.
Open our ears Lord, and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord. We want to see Jesus.
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalms 139:7-17 (Oldtown Bible: OT 710)
REFLECT
SERMON—”Runaway”
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER
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.
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
⇑ 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
WORK OF THE CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN—C#628 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
⇑ 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 our 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
June 26, 2022
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun June 26: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed June 29: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
~ Missions Meeting 6pm
Sun July 3: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/Communion 10am
Be sure to 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
Gordon C., Kaya, Kyle, Joan M, Carolyn D., Ed, Dawn, Sam and Nicole, Lucy Elizabeth, Mark, Linda, Max D., Lynne, Carol, Kathy, Michelle, Peggy, Kathleen Z, Doug, Ray, Bonnie, Maureen, Rod, Jeanine, Joseph, Cindi D, Linda, John, Alex, Tess, Maryam, and all individuals, families, and communities that face grief, violence, injustice, or unrest
(If you would like to add a name to our prayer list, drop a note in the offering plate, use our online prayer request form, or email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org)
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- The total giving for last week was $927.80, which is $524.12 less than expected for the week.
- Our total giving for the year is $3,000 less than we expected it to be.
Monthly Finances
- Our fundraising for May was $900 more than expected for the month, but we’re still $2,200 behind where we expected to be.
- Our total income as of the end of May is $500 less than we expected it to be.
- Our total expenses as of the end of May are $8,800 less than we expected them to be. Shout out to everyone doing their best to keep expenses down!!!
- For the year, our total income is $3,200 less than our total expenses. Let’s keep working hard to make up the difference!!
You may notice that the Stewardship Corner has a different format this week. Based on your feedback, we have changed how the information is presented to make it easier to understand. Each week, we will include the “Weekly Giving” section, so you can see our giving on a weekly basis. Each month, on the Sunday following our Church Committee meeting, we will include the “Monthly Finances” so you can see the big picture of our income and expenses for the year to date. As always, if you have ANY questions, please ask one of our treasurers–Jim Koepfler, Deb Fennell, or Dan Thibeault–or someone in the Stewardship Ministry–Jim Fennell or Kevin Graves.
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly, guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;”
~ Proverbs 2:6-10 (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
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