FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — June 29, 2025
We come to this place because somewhere in our lives, faintly or distinctly, we have heard God call us here. We come, some sleepily, some alert, some tired, some energized, to share together in God’s presence and to give thanks for God’s loving grace.
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 any time 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 snacks 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, allowing yourself to be truly present in worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
TIME OF CENTERING (C#294)
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.
A CALL TO LET GO / A PRAYER FOR LETTING GO
CALL TO WORSHIP
God is with us.
When we pass through the difficulties of life.
God is with us
When we are discouraged and feel lost and alone.
God is with us
When we celebrate and worship together!
The Celebration and Sacrament of Baptism
Bryce Joseph Dupra
Born: August 13, 2024
Baptized: June 29, 2025
Parents: Kiley Lynn Nordberg & Tyler Joseph Dupra
Godparents: Elizabeth Nordberg & James Nordberg
GATHERING
The gospels tell us that “People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them,
All: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
PROMISES (by the parents)
Do you desire to have Bryce baptized into the faith and family of Jesus Christ so that he may explore the dynamics of God, who created and loves him?
Parents: We do.
Will you encourage Bryce to live out his faith in response to the gospel and to receive the freedom of new life in Christ?
Parents: We will, with the help of God.
Will you teach him the stories of our faith so that he may be led into a relationship with Jesus Christ?
Parents: We will, with the help of God.
Do you promise by the grace of God, to be Christ’s disciples, to follow in the way of our Savior, to be in right relationship with God, others, and yourself, to show love and justice, and to share the work and word of Jesus Christ as best as you are able?
Parents: We do, with the help of God.
Will you covenant to bring Bryce into the life of the Christian community to worship, to hear the story of the roots of our faith, and to be in relationship with other believers as you all grow together and celebrate the Spirit’s presence?
Parents: We will, with the help of God.
PROMISE OF ASSURANCE (by the Godparents)
Recognizing that many people touch the lives of children, do you covenant to give your time and yourselves to Bryce, providing him with further opportunities to explore his growing experience of God and self?
Godparents: We promise, with the help of God.
Do you promise to love Bryce unconditionally, supporting him, and helping him see the limitless possibilities of life in the Spirit?
Godparents: We promise our love and support.
CONGREGATIONAL ASSENT
Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations and to offer them the gift of grace in baptism. Do you, as a congregation and as family and friends, promise your love, support, and care to Bryce as he lives and grows in Christ?
All: We promise our love, support, and care.
Will you support these parents and Godparents in their efforts to guide Bryce in the way of the gospel and to faithful service in Christ’s church?
All: We will, relying on God’s grace.
PRAYER OF BAPTISM
ACT OF BAPTISM
PRAYER FOR THE BAPTIZED
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
⇑ HYMN C#75–”I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry”
TIME OF SHARING
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: Isaiah 43:1-7 (OT 822)
SERMON: “You Are Mine”
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER (C#433)
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
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
GIFT OF MUSIC
⇑ DOXOLOGY (C#151)
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 THE CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#82–”His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#434)
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! ***
The Oldtown Message
June 29, 2025
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun June 29: Household Huddle 9:15am
~ Worship 10am – Baptism / Undie Sunday
Wed July 2: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sat July 5: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9:30am-noon
Sun July 6: NO HOUSEHOLD HUDDLE
~ Worship 10am
Wed July 9: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sat July 12: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9:30am-noon
Sun July 13: NO HOUSEHOLD HUDDLE
~ Worship 10am – Rev. Scott Spencer, guest preacher
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
Edi, Lynn, Tim, Mark, Cyndy, Joan, Justine & Nolan, The Miranda & K family, Jan & Kylie, Steven, Tegan, Dana, Ken, Lynne, Kaye, Karen, Samantha, Robin, Donna, Winnie, Carl, Michael, Sue C., Laura, Jim, Paul, Daniel, Nancy, Paul L., Jake, Muriel, Michelle, Mary & Joe, Bob, Gloria, Barry, Magda, Erik, Hailey & Bryce, Jane, Emil, Al, Denise, Rhonda, Jake, Cindy, Henry, Roxanne, and Paul Garvey & family.
To add a name to the list, 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 like a weekly newsletter that lets everyone know what is going on 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
- Last week, we welcomed 33 people to worship with us, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,000.78, which is $422.30 less than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $5,400 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
Today, we joyfully celebrate the welcome of another little one into the family of God. Baptism unites us all as the family of God, a large and wonderfully diverse family, loved unconditionally by God. The Bible reminds us that we are ALL made in the image of God, and that we need to remember to love ALL of our neighbors as ourselves. In a world of oppression, divisiveness, selfishness, and cruelty, we are called to see God in everyone, to love our neighbors as ourselves. And they will know we are Christians by our love.
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God, and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed.
~ 1 John 3:1-2a (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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