FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA—July 10, 2022
Ministers: ALL of our Members and Friends
Pastor & Teacher: The Rev. Kelly Thibeault
Pianist: Ellen Kingman
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
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME AND 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.
WORSHIP WAYS
CALL TO WORSHIP
God sees you!
Even when I feel lost and alone?
God hears you!
Even when my voice sounds different than others?
God loves you!
Even when I make mistakes?
Yes, God loves you, just the way you are!
Thanks be to God!
OPENING PRAYER
SHARE
⇑ HYMN C#330—”Alleluia, Hear God’s Story”
⇑ TIME OF SHARING
Open our eyes, Lord. We want to see Jesus,
To reach out and touch Him, and tell Him we love Him.
Open our ears Lord, and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord. We want to see Jesus.
SCRIPTURE READING: John 4:1-30 (Oldtown Bible: NT 115)
REFLECT
SERMON—”You Matter!”
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR PRAYER
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.
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#351 “Fill My Cup, Lord”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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 our 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
July 10, 2022
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun July 10: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
Wed July 13: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sat July 16: Pet Clinic 11am-noon
Sun July 17: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/Communion 10am
Wed July 20: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sun July 24: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship w/Communion 10am
Wed July 27: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Thu July 28: SAVERS delivery – extra drivers needed to transport bags
Be sure to 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
Gordon C., Kaya, Joan M, Carolyn D., Ed, Dawn, Sam and Nicole, Lucy Elizabeth, Mark, Linda, Max D., Lynne, Carol, Kathy, Michelle, Peggy, Kathleen Z, Doug, Ray, Bonnie, Maureen, Rod, Jeanine, Joseph, Cindi D, Linda, John, Alex, Tess, Maryam, Jared, Nelson and Judy, Don, Linda, Bob, and all individuals, families, and communities that face grief, violence, injustice, or unrest.
(If you would like to add a name to our prayer list, drop a note in the offering plate, use our online prayer request form, or email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org)
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Weekly Giving
- The total giving for last week was $3,508.80, which is $2,056.88 more than expected for the week.
- Our total giving for the year is $1,900 less than we expected it to be.
We are living in challenging times. Sometimes, it may feel overwhelming, but know that God is always with you, no matter what. When the adversities of our world build to a point of exhaustion, take heart and know that you are not alone. God does not promise to prevent all the bad things or situations from happening in our lives; instead, God promises to walk with us THROUGH the dark valleys of fear, emotional and physical injury, scarcity and want, and feelings of doubt, unworthiness, uncertainty. Know that you are loved, you are worthy, and you are a child of the One True King who has overcome the world.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
~ Maya Angelou
“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
~ Matthew 11:28-30 (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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