Saturday, January 27
– 10:30 am: Rainbow’s End open
Sunday, January 28
– 8:30 am: Early Worship in the Sanctuary
(Live stream available on Facebook)
– 10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
(Live stream available on our YouTube)
– 3:30 pm: Esprit
– 5:30 pm: Youth Group
Monday, January 29
– 9:00 am: Lend-a-Hand
– 6:00 pm: Esprit
– 7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group
Wednesday, January 31
– 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open
– 12:30 pm: Bridge Group
– 6:00 pm: Esprit
– 7:00 pm: Narcotics Anonymous
Thursday, February 1
– 10:00 am: Bible Study
– 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open
– 2:00 pm: Chair Yoga
– 4:30 pm: Welcome Committee Meeting
Friday, February 2
– 10:00 am: Al-Anon
– 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open
Saturday, February 3
– 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open
Sunday, February 4, “Sunshine Sunday”
– 8:30 am: Early Worship in the Sanctuary
(Live stream available on Facebook)
– 9:30 am: Prayer shawl Ministry
– 10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
(Live stream available on our YouTube)
– 5:30 pm: Youth Group
Together in Christ—We Worship
Sunday services are at 8:30 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary
(Sunday School in session at 10:00 am)
The 4th Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon: Battling Demons: God’s Grace is Enough
Scripture, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Mark 1: 21-28
Submit Prayer Requests: Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719
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Upcoming Dates
Sunday, February 4th for SONSHINE SUNDAY: Join us at the Osterville United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 4th for SONSHINE SUNDAY! Put on your brightest attire, like Hawaiian shirts and more. We’ll be all about embracing the light of Jesus, brightening our souls, and letting His light shine through us. Let the warmth of the Holy Spirit fill your hearts! We’ll also celebrate communion and honor George Kerkorian’s 99th birthday and Claire Haworth’s special day.
Ash Wednesday is on February 14 this year. We are planning a Valentine’s Day supper prior to our Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm service which will have Communion.
Easter is on March 31, 2024!
Fellowship
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.
Miracle Kitchen needs help in preparing sandwiches, salads and desserts for the luncheon we do each month. If you can help, please call Patty Kilmain 617-894-4858.
Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Anne Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.
Children/Youth Choir:
- Rehearsals: After the 10 am service
- Location: Choir room
- Many thanks to Kim Carey and Janet for their involvement in launching the Children/Youth Choir
Interested in joining the Choir? If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
Rebecca Mincieli: 1/1
Robert Douglas: 1/2
Kristen Kaczmarczyk: 1/3
Pat Crocker: 1/4
Katherine Arvanitis: 1/12
Bill Cutcliffe: 1/12
Amanda Hough: 1/13
Ashley Sullivan: 1/13
Trace Schrafft: 1/17
Nancy Lloyd: 1/18
Ashlynn Hough: 1/23
Brendan Hough: 1/23
Ed Deyton: 1/23
Elizabeth Arvanitis: 1/27
Michael Barrows, Jr.: 1/27
Laurel DeLong: 1/29
George Kerkorian: 1/30
Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference
Visit our Endowment Fund Page HERE
Food Pantry: A Million Thanks, Church Family, for your donations of Dry Goods last month! For January, we are collecting Breakfast Foods, including cereal, pancake mix and syrup, oatmeal, pop tarts, jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit, breakfast bars, and muffin mix. Watch for those BOGO offers when you are shopping. Homeless men and women also need NEW underwear. Please leave at home any perishable foods (including bread products) and items in glass containers. Many thanks!
Alternative Giving for Christmas: Please see the Outreach Bulletin Board in the Solarium for what God made possible through the RADICAL GENEROSITY of our church during the Christmas Alternative Giving Campaign as well as during the last year!
2023 was a very successful year for our church. We finished up the year in the black and have approved our 2024 balanced budget. Final 2023 financials will be available in the office shortly as is the 2024 budget.
The Church Parlor has been redecorated. Many thanks to Sue Jenkins, Sharlene Moran and Jackie Schrafft for their tireless work in finding and getting everything installed. The room has been repainted and new furniture has been brought in. We are forever grateful to an anonymous donor who made all of this possible.
Altar Flowers. If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, please sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium and fill out a form for Jane and leave it on her desk. The arrangements are $50.00. You may leave a check with your order or drop one off when convenient.
Seeking Greeters and Ushers: Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Ann Farley a call. (774) 487-0719. If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-023
Rainbow’s End is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am till 3:00 pm Come on in and pick up super bargains. Please do not leave Donations at the shop when it is Closed. You may drop off your donations Wednesday thru Friday 11 am till 2 pm. Speak to Pamela at the shop if you are interested in volunteering or send an email to Jane in our church office.