FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME TO OLDTOWN
North Attleborough, MA—November 10, 2019
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 coffee and refreshments after worship!
Please remember to mute your devices during worship.
BREATHE
PRELUDE
INTROIT—”The Gift of Love”
WELCOME / CENTERING TIME
CALL TO WORSHIP
We share God’s love with others
When we reach out to help those in need.
We share God’s love with others
When we open our hearts to listen.
We share God’s love with others
When we love people that we don’t even like.
We share God’s love with others
When we worship God together.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
SHARE
⇑ HYMN—C#480 “I Love to Tell the Story”
⇑ SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
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 6:27-36 (NRSV)—NT 78
REFLECT
SERMON—”In This House: We Show Love”
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.”
CANDLE LIGHTING LITANY and the LORD’S PRAYER
Response: … and we promise
We will not let the light go out, as it has shone for so many years, may the Light of Christ continue to shine here in Oldtown!
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by they 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
⇑ THE 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
TIME OF ANNOUNCEMENTS
⇑ SENDING HYMN—C#494 “They’ll Know We Are Christians”
⇑ 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 the 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!
Please join us for coffee and fellowship in Maxcy Hall following worship!
The Oldtown Message
November 10, 2019
OLDTOWN CALENDAR
November 10: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
~ Moving tables for the fair – after worship
November 12: NO COFFEE CONNECTION
November 14: NO OPEN TABLE
November 16: Fall Fair 9am-2pm
November 17: Household Huddle 9am
~ Worship 10am
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 7: Winter Craft and Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS
Deb, Kathy, Brooks, Ed, June, Steve, Mark, Jim, Colleen, Gayle, Alexander, Gordon, Kristen, Susan, Sandra, Robert, Stacy, Brooks, Meena, Marjon, Jane, Scott, Malcom, Sandy, Carolyn, Barbara, Christina, Chrystal, Maryam, John, Alaina, Amy, Dave, Helen, Brendan, Cyndy, Debbie, Matthew, Michael Dylan, John, Tresor, Janviere, Priscilla, Jayne, Jarod, Kelli, Jim, Peg, Zena, Alice, Vanda, Glen, Ella, Amy, Kaya, Todd, Vickie, Carmella, Michelle, Peter, Luke, Mark, Jackie, Paul, Nate, the Lumi Family.
If you would like to add a name to our prayer list, please fill out a prayer card and drop it in the offering plate, or use our online prayer request form.
The flowers on our altar were given by Jim & Marcia Brinson
in honor of all Veterans on this Veterans Day Weekend.
NOVEMBER’S MISSIONS MINISTRY COLLECTION
Our Mission’s Ministry collection for November will be new or gently used coats, hats, scarfs and mittens.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS
There will be an ongoing collection of non-perishable food items for the North Attleboro School’s Food Pantry. We thank you in advance for helping to keep the children of North Attleboro from being hungry.
THE FAIR IS THIS WEEK! – Nov 16, 2019
We are in the home stretch in our preparations for our annual Fall Fair and we need your help. We hope you have been making beautiful things! If you are making items for the bake table please label your goodies with the ingredients so those who are allergic to things like nuts, gluten and egg are alerted. Also, please do not wrap your goods in aluminum foil; use clear plastic wrap instead.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?
Check out our ONLINE SIGNUP FORM or the list of tables in Maxcy Hall and sign up for duty the day of the fair. Mark your calendars!
Sunday Nov. 10th: Immediately after worship we need strong bodies to help bring up tables from the vestry and to put the table cloths on them. Also, after church, Hope Cahill, Valerie Fertitta or Kris Collins will be available to collect any crafts you made for the fair.
Wednesday Nov. 13th 6:30 pm: This the “Final Call” time to drop off any crafts or last minute items. Our fair committee will be working hard over the next two days to set up the table displays. If you would like to offer the fair committee a hand with task please call / text Kris Collins at 508-851-0527
Friday Nov. 15th: Someone will be around the church most of the day so you can drop off any last minute Baked Goods. We’ll also be preparing food in the kitchen if you’d like to help, ask Ed.
Saturday—Fair Day—Nov. 16th 9:00 am till 2:00 pm: Everyone working a table, or in the kitchen should arrive by at least 8 am. We’ll be in the kitchen at 8 am to get things started. Always room for an extra pair of hands even if it’s only for one hour
2:00 pm till done!: At the end of the fair, welcome hands are most needed to help pack up and clean up after a busy day. Many hands make light work. We need your hands!
| STEWARDSHIP CORNER | |
|---|---|
| Offering last week: | $1,706.71 $345.17 more than budget |
| Offering to date: | $3,000 less than budget |
| Budgets (end of September) | |
| Fund Raising: | $3,400 more than budget |
| Total Budgeted Income: | $700 less than budget |
| Total Budgeted Expense: | $4,400 less than budget |
The Fall Fair is our biggest fundraiser of the year, by far. In many ways, this one event determines whether we will meet our budget for the year, or come up short. If there is ANYTHING you can do to help out, even if it’s only to come over for a few hours at 2pm and help with cleanup, PLEASE come and lend a hand. Many hands make a successful event, as well as making light work.
“So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.“
~ Romans 14:19 (NLT)
First Congregational Church, UCC of North Attleborough
(Oldtown Church)
Church Phone: 508-695-1713 — Pastor Kelly’s cell phone: 508-294-9767
Office Hours: Wednesday 10am-noon & Thursday 6pm-8pm
Pastor Kelly’s email: PastorKelly@oldtownucc.org
Church Email: Church@oldtownucc.org
Website: www.oldtownucc.org