A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” Mark 12:38-44
Sunday Worship – November 8, 2026
Pledge Sunday
8:30 AM – Early Worship Live Stream on Facebook
10:00 AM – Worship in the Sanctuary & Sunday School Live Stream on YouTube
Pastor John Wesley Taylor
Sermon: Making a Lasting Difference
Stewardship Moment: Making a Lasting Difference
Jack Cotton
Scripture:
1 Kings 17:7–16; Mark 12:38–44
Worshipping online? Access this Sunday’s BULLETIN HERE.
Prayer Requests
Prayer is powerful, and we are honored to pray with you.
Submit your prayer request online HERE or contact:
Pastor John – 508-451-5858
Mary Anne Farley – 774-487-0719
How to Submit Announcements for the Weekly Tidings
Have an event, ministry update, or announcement you’d like included in the Weekly Tidings?
We’ve made it easier! Please submit your announcement using our new online submission form:
👉 Weekly Tidings Announcement Submission Form
Submission Deadline: Wednesdays by 12:00 noon
Submitting through the form helps us ensure all announcements are received, organized, and included on time. Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed!
Featured News
At a Glance ⭐
| Save the Date | Events |
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| November 7 6:00 PM | Harvest Dinner & Prayer Pal Reveal Tickets: $15 adults | $5 children |
| November 21 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Holiday Fair Sugar Cookie Christmas Gallery, Chocolate, Bake & Cookie Tables |
Harvest Dinner & Prayer Pal Reveal
November 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Tickets: $15 for adults | $5 for children
Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and gratitude! Gather around the table for our Harvest Dinner, then discover who has been praying for you during our special Prayer Pal Reveal.
Sugar Cookie Christmas Holiday Fair
Saturday, November 21 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Osterville United Methodist Church
57 Pond Street, Osterville, MA
Celebrate the season with us at our annual Sugar Cookie Christmas Holiday Fair! Enjoy a festive day of holiday shopping, handcrafted gifts, homemade treats, and Christmas cheer.
There’s something for everyone at this beloved holiday tradition!
Highlights of the Fair
- The Gallery – Browse beautiful handmade creations, artwork, quilts, woodworking, and unique gifts.
- Jewelry – Find lovely jewelry pieces for gifts or for yourself.
- Christmas Decorations & Ornaments – Shop festive decorations and ornaments to bring the season home.
- Attic Treasures – Discover gently loved treasures and unexpected finds.
- Chocolate Table – Indulge in homemade fudge, chocolates, and other sweet holiday favorites.
- Bake & Cookie Tables – Enjoy an assortment of homemade cakes, breads, pies, cookies, and seasonal goodies.
- Vermont Cheddar Cheese – A fair favorite for your holiday table and gift giving!
- Gift Baskets – Explore thoughtfully assembled baskets perfect for holiday giving.
- Luncheon, Coffee & Muffins – Take a break, enjoy lunch, and share some holiday cheer with friends and neighbors.
Whether you’re searching for a special gift, stocking up on holiday treats, or simply enjoying the spirit of the season, we hope you’ll join us!
Mark your calendar, invite your friends and family, and celebrate this wonderful holiday tradition with us!
Donations Needed for Our Holiday Fair!
Our Christmas Fair is made possible by the generosity and talents of our church family. We welcome donations to help make this year’s fair a success!
The Gallery
We’re looking for finely crafted and handmade specialty items, including woodworking, painted furniture, artwork, stained glass, quilts, pillows, afghans, needlepoints, jewelry, sea glass and seashell creations, woven baskets, and artistic floral arrangements.
Put your talents and hobbies to work and help fill our Gallery with beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts!
Contacts: Jackie Schrafft at 908-377-4811 or Sharlene Moran at 774-487-1619.
Chocolate Table
Calling all chocolate lovers and candy makers! We need fudge, hot fudge sauce, chocolate treats, and anything chocolate!
Decorative jars filled with M&M’s or Peanut M&M’s and baskets of gourmet chocolates are also welcome. Simple recipes are available for anyone who needs inspiration.
Contacts: Kathy Silvia at 508-400-2964 or Cindy Frazier at 518-791-4063.
Bake & Cookie Tables
Our homemade baked goods are always a favorite, and we need your help filling the tables!
Bake Table donations: Cakes, cupcakes, yeast breads, quick breads, and pies (please, no apple pies).
Cookie Table donations: Cookies of all varieties! Please make cookies small, approximately the size of an Oreo.
Be sure to label any items containing nuts or made without gluten.
Drop-off: Friday, November 20, the day before the fair.
Contact: Laura Dunn at lauradunn2007@comcast.net for questions or recipes.
Gift Baskets
Donations of items for our holiday gift baskets are also welcome! Help us create beautiful baskets that will make wonderful gifts for family and friends.
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and generosity to make our Sugar Cookie Christmas Holiday Fair a wonderful celebration for our church and community!
More details to come!
Craft Group on Tuesday Mornings!
The Craft Group is meeting again on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Annex. Whether you’re a longtime participant or have never attended before, we’d love to welcome you!
This talented and dedicated group creates many of the handmade items that make our annual Holiday Fair such a success. Come enjoy fellowship, creativity, and fun while helping support one of our church’s most cherished traditions.
No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and join us!
Lend a Hand
Mondays at 9:00 AM
Volunteers are always welcome.
If you need help with small jobs at home like moving a piece of furniture changing high light bulbs, replacing smoke detector batteries, please feel free to call the church office to inquire about getting help.
Welcome/Hospitality Committee
The Welcome/Hospitality Committee meets monthly on the first Thursday at 3:30 PM in the Solarium, unless otherwise noted.
Connect in Community
Men’s Fellowship Group
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM
Thursday Bible Study
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM
Discussion of the upcoming Sunday’s scripture. Also available on Zoom. Meeting Code #434 999 5831.
Youth Group
Sundays, 5:30–7:00 PM
Mindfulness Chair Yoga
Wednesdays at 1:15 PM
Suggested donation: $10
Miracle Kitchen Volunteers Needed
On the first Tuesday of every month, our church prepares and serves sandwiches, salads, and desserts for guests at the Salvation Army in Hyannis.
Salad Ingredient Donations Needed
Each month we need someone to bring the following ingredients to the church by 10:00 a.m. (earlier drop-off is welcome):
- 2 large plastic containers of lettuce
- 1 box of small tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper
The salads are assembled at the Salvation Army before the meal is served.
Substitute Volunteers Needed
We have a faithful team that serves each month, but occasionally we need substitute volunteers when someone is unavailable. If you’d be willing to help from time to time, please contact:
Judy Cross
Email: Judithcrosss@comcast.net
Phone: 508-479-3773
Alternative Giving for Christmas
We have the perfect Christmas gifts you can give to those who truly do not need any more things! Alternative Gifts can be given in their honor with your donation. You will get a specific Ministry Card for your recipient that will support the Ministry of your choice.
The Alternative Giving for Christmas Campaign begins on Sunday, 11/8, and wraps up on Sunday, 12/6.
Outreach Team members will be in the Solarium after both services every Sunday to facilitate your participation.
We welcome you to join us in celebrating and supporting:
- A Baby Center (ABC)
- Champ Homes
- HAC (Housing Assistance Corporation through BIC cards)
- the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund (PDF)
- Miracle Kitchen
- Unsheltered Veteran Heroes
- our church Foster Child
- Bright Promise Preschool Scholarships
- our International UMC Missions in Sierra Leone
- Dress-A-Live Doll and Teens Love Christmas Too programs.
Checks should be made payable to UMCO. In the memo section please write the name of the Ministry you wish to support.
Food Pantry
For October, we are collecting cranberry sauce & stuffing for the Food Pantry.
🌈 Rainbow’s End
30% off all non-consigned framed art! Some consigned items have also been reduced in price.
We are accepting donations of small furniture, fall and winter clothing, special items such as antiques, unopened or unused items, novelty items, and children’s toys in good condition.
It’s not too soon to find a special gift for someone!
Every donation makes a difference. Proceeds from Rainbow’s End support the missions and ministries of the Osterville United Methodist Church.
📍 Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop
1056 Main Street, Osterville
Thank you to everyone who donates, shops, and supports us! 🌈
Wheels for Zeb & Barry
Rides to Sunday Worship – Volunteers Needed
We’re organizing rides for members of our church community who are eager to attend the 10:00 am Sunday service—and we’d love your help.
A sign-up calendar is available in the church office for those willing to drive.
- Zeb Olsen, who lives at 1 Buckskin Path in Centerville, is looking for a ride each Sunday.
- Barry Jones-Henry, a resident at Brookdale (just a short distance from Zeb), is also hoping to attend and would be deeply grateful for a ride.
With just one trip, you may be able to bring both to church.
Your time and kindness can make a meaningful difference, helping ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in worship and stay connected to our community.
Please stop by the church office to sign up. Thank you for being part of this effort.
November Birthdays! Wish a November baby a Happy Birthday!
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| November 1 | Anna Gannett |
| November 6 | Isabella Norenberg |
| November 10 | Heidi Werzanski |
| November 11 | James York |
| November 15 | Anthony DeMartino |
| November 17 | Kristiana Taylor |
| November 19 | Sara Tinsley |
| November 23 | Brinley Reid |
| November 23 | Deb Kennedy |
| November 24 | John Holt |
| November 27 | Sarah Frazier |
| November 27 | Connor Reid |
| November 27 | Patrick Hough |
| November 27 | Caitlyn Sayers |
| November 28 | Alyssa Carlozzi |
New Branding Guidelines for Church Flyers, Posters & Posts!
Making a flyer, a poster, a table sign, or a social media post for the church? We now have simple Branding Guidelines to help everything we create look like it comes from one congregation — because it does!
Drawn from our website, ostervillechurch.com, the guidelines cover:
- Our logo — the cupped hands holding the turquoise starfish. Please use it just as it is: don’t stretch it, recolor it, or add effects.
- Our colors — Deep Teal, Panel Teal, Starfish Turquoise, and Warm Gold, on Warm Cream instead of stark white.
- Our fonts — Merriweather for headlines and Lato for everything else. Both are free from Google Fonts.
- Our photos — real pictures of our church, our gardens, and our people work best of all.
- Our voice — warm, plain, and welcoming: “You Are Welcome Here!”
You don’t need to be a designer — the guide is short, friendly, and full of examples, including the new “Looking for a church?” invitation. To get a copy, contact the church office.
Thank you for helping everything from Osterville United Methodist Church look — and sound — like home. Together in Christ… committed to serve.
