FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — May 19, 2024
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. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and please join us for fellowship after worship!
Please remember to mute your devices during worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
A MOMENT TO LET GO / OPENING PRAYER
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 mayfaithfully 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#237—”On Pentecost They Gathered”
SHARING TIME
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 LESSON: Acts 2:1-18 (Oldtown Bible: NT 144)
SERMON–”Amazed and Perplexed”
PREPARING 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
OFFERING OUR THANKS
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.
FOR LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#249–”Spirit”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#434)
God be with you till we meet again,
Loving counsels guide, uphold you,
With a shepherd’s care enfold you:
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet,
Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
POSTLUDE
*** Our worship has ended; let our service begin! ***
The Oldtown Message
May 19, 2024
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun May 19: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship – PENTECOST–wear red! 10am
~ Church Committee Meeting after worship
~ Old Colony Association Meeting @ 2nd Congregational Attleboro 2pm
Tue May 21: School Tours 10:15-12:15
Wed May 22: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Thu May 23: School Tours 10:15-12:15
Sun May 26: 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
Edmond, Sarah, Edi & John, Nancy, Teagan, Dan, Judy, David, Sherri, Roxanne, Lynne, Louis, Nick, Frank, Catherine, Ben, Jim & Marcia, Brianna, Duane, Samuel, Jill, Tammy, Bob, Cyndy, Christi, Marianne, Hailey, Don, Claudia, Megan, Mike & Lori, Melissa, Matthew, Maria, Madison, the Roux/Dorr family, Kes, Scott, Walt, the Miranda/K family, Brian, Michael, Wendy, Rich, Levi, Ellen, Sandy.
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.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE OLDTOWN CHURCH?
Our next New Member Sunday will be on June 16th, and we would love to welcome you into the Oldtown Family! If you are interested in learning more about membership, please see Pastor Kelly. You can tell her in person, email her at PastorKelly@OldtownUCC.org, or text her on the church phone at 508-695-1713.
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 55 people in worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,380.45, which is $4.17 less than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $3,000 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
A big “Thank You” to everyone who helped with our Spring Turkey Supper last night! As always, our guests enjoyed some delicious food and wonderful fellowship. Special thanks to those who volunteered to help for the first time, including several North Attleboro High School students. There are many ways to spread the Word throughout the earth, and one of the most enjoyable is sharing a meal with friends old and new.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
~ Matthew 9:37-38 (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
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Learn more about our denomination: www.ucc.org