FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — October 29, 2023
SCRIPTURE
How would our lives change if we started looking at the
Bible as a travel guide instead of a rule book?
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.
BREATHE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME
WORSHIP WAYS
TIME OF CENTERING
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.
CALL TO WORSHIP
God is good!
For God teaches us to serve others.
God is good!
For God protects us in times of trouble.
God is good!
For God loves us unconditionally.
God is good!
Let us give thanks as we worship God together.
A MOMENT TO LET GO
OPENING PRAYER
SHARE
⇑ HYMN C#322—”O Word of God Incarnate”
TIME OF SHARING (C#323)
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: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (Oldtown Bible: OT 204)
REFLECT
SERMON – “Scripture”
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.
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
THANK
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
FOR LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#556—”Trust and Obey” (verses 1, 3, & 4)
⇑ 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
October 29, 2023
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun Oct 29: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed Nov 1: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
~ Wondering About the WORD 6pm
Sun Nov 5: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am – All Saints Sunday
Wed Nov 8: NO COFFEE CONNECTION
~ NO WONDERING ABOUT THE WORD
Fri Nov 10 & Sat Nov 11: Oldtown Fall Fair
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
Alice, Jeanne, Franke, Geddy, Wayne, June, Lynne, Celine, Stacey, Al, Bob, Edi, John, Katie, Lydia, Ben, Doug, Stephen, Kim, Beth, Perilene, Sheryl, Joanne, Michelle, Gloria, Tom, Mark, Patti, Marion, Phoebe, Jim, Barbara, James, Jean, Cyndy, Maryam, Karen, Marcia, Erica, Christina, Stephanie, Heather, Michelle, Brandon, Joe, Shane, Deborah, Nicole, Jasper, Armand, Dave, Carolyn, Bill, Doug, Connie, Peter, Keli, Nadine, Rich, Tim, Nikki, Rhonda, Shawn, Nicholas, Mel, Peter, Jayne, Steve, Daniel, Sam, Jill, Shirley, Lynn, Alan & Paula, Denise, Patrick, Scott, Hailey, Carole, Duane, Kevin, Richie, Judy, Roxanne, John, our new migrant neighbors, Mark, Nancy & Chris, Jackie, and the family of Thomas Dunn.
Prayer requests can be placed in the offering plate, entered through our church website using our online prayer request form, or emailed to Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
PRAYERS FOR THE COMING WEEK
MORNING
Lord, give me strength in my weakness, faith in my fear, and power in my powerlessness. Amen.
EVENING
Loving God, in the quiet of the evening, help me to reflect on my day, not judging that which was good or bad, but noticing the moments that I felt your presence assuring me that I am never alone. Amen.
THE OLDTOWN FALL FAIR
The Fall Fair and Silent Auction is fast approaching! In two weeks, we will once again welcome the people of the Attleboro area into our church. This is one of our biggest fundraising opportunities. It is a time not only of fellowship but also of fun and community spirit.
Over the next several weeks, preparations are taking place. Crafters are busy making some beautiful items. If you are making items for the fair, please be sure to let Kris Collins know what you are making. Items for the auction are coming in, but contact Ed Clavette if you have any items to offer. Raffle baskets are coming together. If you would like to donate, please speak with Cindi Barkley.
Please be on the lookout for sign-up sheets for helpers and bakers, which will be available over the next few weeks. Together, we can make this event successful for our church… and for each other!!
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 54 people in worship on Sunday, and our total giving to the church for the week was $849.14, which is $405.58 less than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving is $12,500 more than we expected. Keep up the great work!!
Our annual Fall Fair is right around the corner, Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11. If you can help in any way, please contact Kris Collins. There’s a lot of work to be done, but let’s also remember why we do what we do. The fair is a tradition well-known to folks who know North Attleborough, and it brings many new guests through our doors. Let’s all pull together and work hard to make our fair successful. But let’s work even harder to welcome people to our church, no matter who they are or where they are on life’s journey, with warm smiles and the hospitality that makes Oldtown a joyous place for all.
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
~ 1 Peter 4:8-10 (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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