Worship Bulletin – May 20, 2018

Worship Bulletin – May 20, 2018

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — May 20, 2018

Flat Oldtown Jesus

Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pianist: Mrs. Joyce 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.


WE PREPARE

PRELUDE

INTROIT — “Jesus in the Morning”

WELCOME – MINI MEMBER MOMENT

TIME OF CENTERING — “Bim Bom”

CALL TO WORSHIP
The Day of Pentecost is here:
The day when the flames of faith dance in our hearts.
The Day of Pentecost is here:
The day when our babbling speech becomes the Good News for the world.
The Day of Pentecost is here:
The day when compassion fills our souls.
The Day of Pentecost is here:
Let us rejoice and praise God as we grow together in the Spirit!

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

MINI MEMBER MOMENT

*HYMN C#237 — “On Pentecost They Gathered”

*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.

WE LISTEN

MINI MEMBER MOMENT

THE STORY OF PENTECOST (from the Book of Acts)

REFLECTION

WE RESPOND

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.”

LEGO PRAYER 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

MINI MEMBER MOMENT

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
OFFERTORY — “This Little Light of Mine”
*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

MINI MEMBER MOMENT

WORDS OF THANKS

 

TIME OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

*SENDING HYMN C#249 — “Spirit”

*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

The end of worship is the beginning of our service to God!
Go forth and serve gladly.


Please join us for coffee and fellowship in Maxcy Hall following worship!

Read this week’s Oldtown Message