FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — February 26, 2023
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 the nursery, 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
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME / WORSHIP WAYS
TIME OF CENTERING
Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus makes beautiful,
Jesus makes beautiful, life of my life.
Tenderly, touching me, making my eyes to see,
Jesus makes beautiful, life of my life.
OPENING PRAYER
| What things do you need to let go of to be fully present today? |
CALL TO WORSHIP
This is the time
For gathering with others.
This is the time
For singing, praying, and praising God.
This is the time
For giving thanks and sharing with others.
This is the time
For worshiping God!
HONEST QUESTIONS
TIME OF REFLECTION
| What things tempt you, promising you a better life? What if your life is already holy as-is? |
COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE
SHARE
⇑ HYMN C#211—”Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
TIME OF SHARING
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: Luke 4:1-13 (Oldtown Bible: NT 74)
REFLECT
SERMON – “If Only”
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.”
| 🙏 What special prayers do you hold in your heart? |
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
WORK OF THE CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN C#572—”Take Time to Be Holy” (verses 1-3)
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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
February 26, 2023
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun Feb 26: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed Mar 1: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Fri Mar 3: Corned Beef Supper Prep 6-8pm
Sat Mar 4: Corned Beef Supper
~ Setup, Prep, Serving, & Cleanup 10am-9pm
~ Serving 6pm-7pm
Sun Mar 5: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
~ Ministry meetings after worship: Deacons, Flowers
Wed Mar 8: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sun Mar 12: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed Mar 15: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
~ Church Committee Meeting 7pm
Sat Mar 18: Pet Clinic 11am-noon
~ Come & Sing – Oldtown Singers Music Rehearsal 2pm
Sun Mar 19: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
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, Janice, Jeanne, Franke, Geddy, Wayne, June, Lynne, Celine, Perilene, Stacey, Alex, Al, Bob R, Edi, John, Katie, Lydia, Ben, Doug, Stephen, Kim, Beth, John, Sheryl, Rose & Bill, Joanne, Michelle, Gloria, Tom, Mark, Patti M., Marion, Gordon C., Skip, and the families of Alice Stratford and Claire Stevens
Prayer requests can be placed in the offering plate, entered through our church website using our online prayer request form, or emailed Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
STILL LOOKING FOR HELP WITH HOUSING
Do you know of a room or an inexpensive apartment to rent? If you have a possible lead, please let Cyndy Stone know.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- Last week, our total offering to the church was $817.43, which is $437.29 less than expected.
- Our congregational giving so far this year is $1,500 more than we expected. keep up the great work!!
Exciting things are happening in our world and here at Oldtown! Our calendar is busy with events, both old and new, great opportunities to serve and reach out to our community, to gather for fellowship, and to feed our faith and worship. Take time to think about where you can connect with your church in addition to worship on Sunday. Stay tuned for more exciting things to come! If you have ideas for something new, talk with Pastor Kelly or someone from one of our ministries.
For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight.
~ Isaiah 65:17-18 (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
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