FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — June 8, 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 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
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Ignite our hearts with joy!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Fill us with the power of the rushing wind, that we may faithfully serve you in all that we do.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Inspire us with wisdom and curiosity, that we might better understand each other and the world around us.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Be with us today.
⇑ HYMN C#254–”Breathe On Me, Breath Of God”
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: Acts 2:1-6, 12-18 (NT 144)
SERMON:
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#249–”Spirit”
⇑ 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 8, 2025
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun June 8: Household Huddle 9:15am
~ Worship 10am
~ Missions meeting after worship
Wed June 11: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sat June 14: Second Helping Thrift Shop
~ Chicken Barbecue 4:30-6p
Sun June 15: Household Huddle 9:15am
~ Worship 10am
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, Joe, Bob, Gloria, Barry, Magda, Erik, Hailey & Bryce, Jane, Emil, Al, Denise, Rhonda, Jake, the family & friends of Merrilee Fontaine.
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.
NEW MEMBERS
Have you been thinking about becoming a member of the Oldtown Church? Do you have questions about what membership means? We hold two New Member Sundays each year. Our next New Member Sunday will be June 22nd. If you have questions about membership or you are interested in joining, please see Pastor Kelly.
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 58 people to worship with us, and our total giving to the church for the week was $2,331.14, which is $908.06 more than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $5,800 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
There are many places in the Bible where Jesus says, “Follow me.” While believing in Jesus is important, Jesus wants us to follow in His ways. We do need to believe in Him. We do need to learn about Him by reading the Word and carrying it in our hearts, and weighing everything we encounter in the light of it. But Jesus calls us to follow Him, not just think good things, but take action in ways that He would, be His hands and feet in this world.
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it commits sin.
~ James 4:17 (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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