FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA—March 13, 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
We have come to listen to God
Who calls us to cast our nets on the other side.
We have come to praise God
Who loves us even when we make mistakes.
We have come to worship God
Who inspires us, and offers us amazing gifts of grace.
OPENING PRAYER
SHARE
⇑ HYMN C#337—”Jesus Call Us O’er the Tumult” (verses 1–3)
⇑ 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: Luke 5:1-11, NRSV (Oldtown Bible: NT 76)
REFLECT
SERMON—”Invited to Follow”
| Think about the last few things that you were invited to & where they took you. |
| When you imagine following Jesus, where do you imagine going and what does Jesus call you to do? |
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
WORK OF THE CHURCH
⇑ SENDING HYMN—C#344 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
⇑ BENEDICTION
⇑ BENEDICTION RESPONSE
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord.
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored:
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
POSTLUDE
The Oldtown Message
March 13, 2022
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
Sun March 13: In-Person Worship 10am
~ Scout Sunday
~ Missions meeting after worship
Tue March 15: Church Committee Meeting 7pm (in-person and online)
Sun March 20: In-Person Worship 10am
Sat March 26: Pet Clinic 11am-12noon
Sun March 27: In-Person Worship 10am
~ New Members Sunday
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.
COFFEE CONNECTION
On Wednesdays from 10-12noon, all are welcome to come for coffee and fellowship. There is no set program, just a time to visit with one another.
SPRING FLING CRAFT FAIR
Calling all crafters!! We are looking for craft items and plants to sell at our Spring Fling Craft Fair on April 30th. Mother’s Day items would be great too! Questions about the Spring Fling? Please see Kris Collins or Deanne Bellinger.
OLDTOWN PRAYER LIST
Sue & Steve, Gordon C., Kaya, Kyle, Joan M, Cindi B., Nora, Joni, Carolyn D., Ed, Dawn, Sam and Nicole, Lucy Elizabeth, Mark, EB, Max D., Lynne, Carol, Kathy, Michelle, Peggy, Ruby, Kathleen Z, the family of Cody Fisher. The leaders and military of all countries, the people of Ukraine and Russia, and all those in harm’s way.
(If you would like to add a name to our prayer list, drop a note in the offering plate, user our online prayer request form, or email Pastor Kelly at PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org)
| STEWARDSHIP CORNER | |
|---|---|
| Offering last week: | $1,894.99 $443.07 more than budget |
| Offering 2022 to date: | $2,200 less than budget |
| To-Date as of End of February (17% of year) | |
| Fund Raising: | $46.00 (0.3% of annual budget) |
| Total Budgeted Income: | $11,572.40 (11.7% of annual budget) |
| Total Budgeted Expenses: | $15,951.17 (14.3% of annual budget) |
| Non-Budgeted Income: | $285.04 |
| Non Budgeted Expenses: | $200.00 |
| Total Shortfall for 2022: | $4,293.73 |
On April 30, we’re holding our Spring Fling craft fair. Have ideas for crafts we can make or items to sell at the fair? Want to share your knowledge and abilities with others to work together making things for the fair? Keep your eyes open for more related information and talk with Kris Collins or Deanne Bellinger to help out and make this event a success!
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
~ Vivian Greene
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
~ Psalms 118:24 (NRSV)
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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