FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA — July 14, 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
God says welcome
To the worriers and the wanderers, and to those who think they have it all together.
God says welcome
To those who are tired and weary, and to those who are passionate and filled with
inspiration.
God says welcome
To you, and to me, and to all who come to worship!
⇑ HYMN C#565–”If You Will Trust In God To Guide You”
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.
STORYTIME: The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Exodus 16:1-21 (Oldtown Bible: OT 78)
SERMON–”Be Grateful, Not Greedy”
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
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, 2, and 4)
⇑ 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
July 14, 2024
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun July 14: Household Huddle 9:30am
~ Worship 10am
Wed July 17: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sat July 20: Pet Vaccination Clinic 11am-noon
Sun July 21: NO HOUSEHOLD HUDDLE
~ Worship 10am
Tue July 23: Spirituality Night – Prayer Beads 7pm
Wed July 24: Coffee Connection 10am-noon
Sun July 28: Household Huddle 9:30am
~ 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
Edmond, Sarah, Edi & John, Nancy, Teagan, 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, the Roux/Dorr family, Kes, Scott, John, the Miranda/K family, Brian N, Michael, Wendy, Rich, Levi, Ellen, Sandy, Thyra, Derek, Gloria, John, Pete, Bob, Paul, Kristen, Laurie, Amy, Nikki, Gloria, Scott L., Jesse.
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.
MISSIONS SUMMER COLLECTION
Each week, we will be collecting different items
July 21: Canned Meats Plus – tuna, hash, chicken, baked beans, etc.
July 28: Pasta Week – spaghetti, ziti, penne, elbows, bow ties, etc.
Aug 4: Cleaning Week – cleaning and paper products
Aug 11: Hygiene Week – oral & personal hygiene products
Aug 18: Cereals – Any kind
Aug 25: Lunch Box Snacks –roll-ups, bars, snack packs, etc.
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 42 people in worship, and our total giving to the church for the week was $603.43, which is $781.19 less than expected.
- So far, this year’s congregational giving has been $700 more than expected. Keep up the great work!!
Monthly Finances for May
- Our May fundraising was $1,900 more than expected. Thanks to all who helped with our events and keep up the great work!
- In May, our budgeted income was $50 less than expected, while our budgeted expenses were $850 more than expected.
- For the year, our total income is $2,700 more than our total expenses!
The Bible teaches us that caring for others is about more than just thoughts and prayers. It’s about taking action to help a brother or sister in need. Think about the things you can DO to help those in need, not just the things you can GIVE or the prayers you can pray. Actively helping others rewards everyone, including the helper.
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Surely that faith cannot save, can it? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
~ James 2:14-17 (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