FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA • May 31, 2026
“Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are.”
~ Maya Angelou
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 whenever 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 refreshments 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, so you can be truly present in worship.
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
A TIME FOR LETTING GO
OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO WORSHIP
We are all one family,
Made in the image of God.
We are all one family,
Each unique, each special.
We are all one family,
Brothers & sisters on a journey of faith.
We are all one family,
United in the love of God.
⇑ HYMN C#687–“In Christ, There Is No East Or West”
TIME OF SHARING (C#259)
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.
SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 3:31-35 (NT 46)
SERMON: “Being a Church Family”
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER (C#254)
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew
That I may love what thou dost love
nd do what thou dost do.
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
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 CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#562–”Because He Lives”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#434)
God be with you ’til we meet again.
Loving counsel, guide, uphold you.
With a shepherd’s care enfold you.
God be with you ’til we meet again.
‘Til we meet, ’til we meet,
‘Til we meet at Jesus’ feet.
‘Til we meet, ’til we meet,
God be with you ’til we meet again.
POSTLUDE
*** Our worship has ended; let our service begin! ***
The Oldtown Message
May 31, 2026
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun, May 31: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am / Undie Sunday
Wed, Jun 3: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Coffee Connection 10am-12noon
Sat, Jun 6: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
Sun, Jun 7: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am w/Communion
Check our Online Calendar for even more events. 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
Jim, Meghan, Tom, Gene, Brad, John, Tony, Russell, Jessica, Kathleen, Lugi, Buddy, Lynne, Bill, Dawn, David, Edie, Edi, Autumn, Logan, Dana, Lynn, Al, Roxanne, Perilene, Jayne, Lydia, Joe, Daniel, Andy, Megan, Rusty, Bill, Alaina, Ben, Nancy, Rose, John, Donna, Deane, Matthew, Barbara, Peter, Peter Jr., Christine & Daniel, Kristin, Cassie, Laurie, Chris, Joyce, the Newell family, Diane, Joan, the Family and Friends of Roland Jordan.
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.
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 in June. If you have questions about membership or are interested in joining, please see Pastor Kelly.
SECOND SERVING THRIFT SHOP
We are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-12 noon.
We would love to see you!!
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- Last week, we welcomed 47 people in worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,090.89, which is $409.11 less than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $100 more than expected. Keep up the good work!
There is always a lot happening here at Oldtown. As a Congregational Church, nothing that happens at Oldtown happens unless WE make it happen. We often say, “Many hands make light work.” Now, we need more hands to help out: new hands, fresh hands, with fresh energy and fresh ideas. From school tours and fundraising events, ministry and church committee work, lawn mowing and snow shoveling, to keeping our buildings clean, supplied, and safe, and preparing for and participating in worship, there is work all around to be shared. Scripture teaches us that cooperative work is not just a practical necessity but a spiritual duty that reflects unity and shared responsibility.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)
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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