Good evening Church,
As we continue to navigate these interesting and uncertain times, here are some of the ways you can stay in touch in the days to come.
Join us for worship tomorrow, at 9:30, via facebook, youtube, or our website, http://ostervillechurch.umcchurches.org/
After worship join us for Sunday Coffee Hour–11 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/831291105?pwd=N0FUKzN6NVVjbmUwV1dESHhaSFoyUT09
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,831291105#
Or Call: +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 831 291 105
Password: 352196
We also offer a weekly check in on Wednesdays at 5pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/541645984?pwd=bHZsNDNSQW9ORGhYL2ZoaWRia3Rpdz09
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,541645984# US (New York)
Or Call: 1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 541 645 984 Password: 426177
For Holy Week this year, April 5-11, we’ll be offering Daily Worshipful Gatherings at 6pm. We’ll begin Sunday, at 6pm, with Holy Week Worship offered by our Bishop and extended cabinet. Check out website and facebook page for links around 6pm.
Then Monday-Friday, join us at 6pm for brief Worshipful Gatherings via Zoom. The link is the same each day. We’ll offer a scripture reading for the day, followed by food for thought, and end with prayer.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/992658676?pwd=SUZPQVBuaUN6VEg1NHZjc0JaeUh2UT09
Meeting ID: 992 658 676
Password: 067032
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,992658676# US (New York)
Or Call: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 992 658 676
Password: 067032
I hope we can connect during one of these connection opportunities.
Remember, God loves you and so do I.
Peace,
Heather
- I’ve also received several inquiries about ways to help. Here’s a letter I received from the Cape Cod Council of Churches..
Dear Friend,
As the Council has shifted our models to “Take Out” only, and as we are living into these new protocols, needs for assistance are becoming clear. Many have already kindly reached out to ask how to be of help. Please see the following suggestions.
Ways to Help:
1) Unrestricted Donations. Already, we are seeing an increase in demand for services this week as families are grappling with job insecurity or loss. As this situation unfolds, tax deductible donations in any amount made out to the Cape Cod Council of Churches grant us the maximum flexibility to meet needs as they evolve. Please consider sending a check to our address: 320 Main Street Hyannis, MA. 02601, or make a donation online through the PayPal link on our website, www.CapeCodCouncilofChurches.org. Because we can purchase most of our supplies in bulk we can stretch your dollars.
2) Healthy Volunteers willing to follow strict protocols. Our Hands of Hope Food Pantry is in need of individuals ages 21 and over who self-identify as being at lower risk for being incapacitated by the COVID-19 Virus. Program Director Cathy Driscoll asks that you email her if you could offer a few hours per week packing and then physically carrying filled grocery bags for distribution on site at our West Harwich location, 49 Rte. 28. Email Cathy at churcheshoh@comcast.net.
3) Non-Medical Grade Face Masks for our front-line staff and volunteers. As guidelines for the benefits of face masks for use by the broader population are now in flux, we are seeking donations of washable or disposable face masks that are not of medical grade (any N-95 face masks should please be donated to Cape Cod Healthcare). We want to keep our staff and volunteers as safe as possible. Weekly, we need about 200 masks per week. Please contact Edye Nesmith at cccouncildirector@gmail.com if you can help.
4) Gift Cards in amounts of $25 or more. Gift cards allow clients to purchase additional food, gas or other necessary household items that we cannot otherwise provide and that are not covered by SNAP benefits (ex: toilet paper – if you can find it!). Certain grocery store gift cards allow people to order grocery delivery, which is a huge help as people need to stay in their homes. We can mail these cards to known clients who cannot or should not come to the Food Pantry or Kitchen. Gift cards can be ordered online from the safety of your home, so this is a great way to offer assistance to others. Please mail these cards to the Council office, 320 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601.
5) Formula for babies and White Tall 13 Gal. Plastic Trash bags. A Baby Center is in need of Similac and/or Enfamil in any flavor to distribute to families in need. Without sufficient stock, parents often must dilute what the baby receives, which means inadequate nutrition. We are using the trash bags to pack up diapers and wipes for “to go” distribution to our existing clients. Please drop off donations outside the door to A Baby Center on Wednesdays ONLY between 10am – 12noon. ABC is located behind the Federated Church, Hyannis, at 81 Willow Ave, Hyannis. Please note that A Baby Center is not accepting any other donations of baby clothing or equipment at this time.
6) Commercial Sized Food Wraps, Paper Bags and New “To Go” Containers. Faith Family Kitchen needs commercial sized rolls of Plastic and Aluminum Foil food wrap. We also need bulk quantities of new, non-spill, lidded quart and pint sized containers for our new “Take Out” model of dinners for individuals and families who are coping with food insecurity. Additionally, we need sturdy paper grocery bags in bulk. Please email Chef Jeni Wheeler if you can offer these, jenimwheeler@gmail.com.
7) Bulk Quantities of Fresh Produce or Meats. As restaurants, cafes, and bars faced hard decisions to shutter temporarily during this extraordinary time, please consider donating unused quantities of fresh meats and quality produce to Faith Family Kitchen. We will then turn these into nutritional soups/stews for our diners. Please be in touch with Chef Jeni Wheeler, jenimwheeler@gmail.com.
8) Prayers. Prayers for all as we work to support one another through committed partnership.
Please direct any concerns or questions to cccouncildirector@gmail.com.
This is a time that calls for creativity, calm and resilience. We ask God for all.
And we give thanks for you…
Peace,
Edye Nesmith
Executive Director
Cape Cod Council of Churches