FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — May 26, 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
With strength and power,
God comes to us.
With arms stretched wide,
Jesus calls to us.
With sighs too deep for words,
The Spirit heals us.
Let us worship the Triune God
Who creates, redeems, and sustains us all.
⇑ HYMN C#62—”Creator God, Creating Still”
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: John 3:1-17 (Oldtown Bible: NT 114)
SERMON–”Sometimes It’s Hard to Understand”
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#638–”In the Bulb, There Is a Flower”
⇑ 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 26, 2024
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun May 26: Worship 10am
Tue May 29: NO COFFEE CONNECTION
Sat June 1: Pet Vaccination Clinic 11am-noon
Sun June 2: Worship 10am
~ Deacons meeting following worship
Tue June 4: Christian Education Ministry Meeting 7pm
Wed June 5: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sun June 9: Worship 10am
Tue June 11: Food, Faith, and Fun 6pm
Wed June 12: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sat June 15: Chicken Barbecue 4:30-6pm
Sun June 16: Worship 10am – NEW MEMBERS SUNDAY!
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, 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, Matthew, Maria, Madison, the Roux/Dorr family, Kes, Scott, John, the Miranda/K family, Brian N, 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 June 16th, and we would love to welcome you into the Oldtown Family! If you want to learn 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 48 people in worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $571.55, which is $813.07 less than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $2,200 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
Monthly Finances for April
- Our April fundraising was $50 more than expected. Thanks to all who helped with our events and keep up the great work!
- In April, our budgeted income was $3,000 more than expected, while our budgeted expenses were $2,100 less than expected.
- For the year, our total income is $3,800 more than our total expenses!
As we move into the summer months, don’t forget to continue supporting your church even when you’re away. It’s as simple as heading to the Giving page on our website at https://www.oldtownucc.org/giving. You can make a one-time donation from your checking account or credit card, or even better, sign up for recurring giving and never miss a Sunday! See Jim Fennell if you have questions.
So then, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, for those who enter God’s rest also rest from their labors as God did from his. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
~ Hebrews 4:9-11 (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
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Learn more about our denomination: www.ucc.org
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