FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — September 8, 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
This is the time when God’s people gather together.
This is the time when we wait to hear God’s word.
This is the time when we see friends, old and new.
This is the time when we remember that God makes us family.
This is the time when we give thanks for all that is good.
This is the time that we worship God.
⇑ HYMN C#286–”This is the Day”
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: Isaiah 55:1-3 (NRSVUE) (OT 838)
AN INTRODUCTION – “All is Fair at the Fair”
SUNG RESPONSE: Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God;
Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to depend upon God’s word.
TEAMWORK – Ecclesiastes 4:12
HOSPITALITY – 1 Peter 4:8-10
SOUP & CRACKERS – Genesis 25:29-30a
SUNG RESPONSE: Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God;
Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to depend upon God’s word.
SOMETHING SWEET – Psalm 119:103
SILENT AUCTION – Psalm 62:5
VARIOUS TABLES – Ezekiel 27:16
SUNG RESPONSE: Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God;
Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to depend upon God’s word.
RAFFLE BASKETS – Luke 9:16-17
HOW CAN I HELP? – Isaiah 6:8
A FINAL WORD – Romans 12:9-18
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 (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
FOR LOVE OF CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN–C#453 “Called As Partners In Christ’s Service” (verses 1-3)
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE (C#444)
Let us now depart in thy peace, blessed Jesus.
Send us to our homes with God’s love in our hearts.
Let not the busy world claim all our loyalties.
Keep us ever mindful, dear Lord, of thee.
POSTLUDE
*** Our worship has ended; let our service begin! ***
The Oldtown Message
September 8, 2024
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun September 8: NO HOUSEHOLD HUDDLE
~ Worship 10am
~ Missions meeting after worship
Wed September 11: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Thu September 12: NOOMA Spirituality Night 7pm
Sat September 14: Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
Sun September 15: Household Huddle 9:15am
~ Worship 10am
~ Church committee meeting after worship
Wed September 18: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Thu September 19: NOOMA Spirituality Night 7pm
Sat September 21 Second Serving Thrift Shop 9am-noon
~ Pot Roast Supper w/bake table 6pm
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, Dan, Judy, Lynn, 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, Kes, Scott, John, Brian N, Michael, Wendy, Rich, Levi, Ellen, Sandy, Thyra, Derek, Gloria, John, Pete, Bob, Paul, Kristen, Laurie, Amy, Nikki, Gloria, Scott L., Blake, Jesse, Marjon, Jasper, Deanne, Rob and Zach, Samuel, Mark, Ruby, Muriel, Joan, the family of Mike Martin.
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.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- Last week, we welcomed 48 people in worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $1,926.43, which is $541.81 more than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $2,200 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
Humans were created to be in community. Though we are more “connected” than ever with technology through our phones and the internet, we are suffering a growing epidemic of loneliness, especially among our young people. Let us all remember to reach out to offer caring support to others and to know that we can ask for help for ourselves when we need it. Let us never forget the value of friendship!
Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other, but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help.
~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oldtownucc
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Learn more about our denomination: www.ucc.org
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