This Week
Sunday, December 10 | Second Sunday of Advent
8:30 am Worship – Live stream available on Facebook
9:30 am: Prayer Shawl Ministry
10:00 am: Worship i n the Sanctuary and Sunday School
Live stream available on our YouTube channel and Facebook
3:00 pm: Esprit Performance in the Sanctuary
5:30 pm: Youth Group
Monday, December 11
9:00 am: Lend A Hand
6:00 pm: Esprit
7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group
Tuesday, December 12
9:00 am: Yoga
12:00 pm: Deadline for Saturday Tidings
Wednesday, December 13
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
12:30 pm: Bridge
12:45 pm: Santa Claus coming.
6:30 pm: Christmas Sing-along
7:00 pm: Narcotics Anonymous
Thursday, December 14
9:00 am: Yoga
10:00 am Bible Study Group
10:30 am: Fire Drill
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
1:00 pm: Santa Claus is coming
2:00 pm: Chair Yoga
6:00 pm: Forgiveness Advent Study Group
Friday, December 15
10:00 am: Al-Anon
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Saturday, December 16
9:00 am: Yoga
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
1:00 pm: Cookie Exchange
Sunday, December 17
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 channel
5:30 pm Youth Group
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way. – Psalm 26
We mourn the sudden loss of Emily Zeida, our sister in faith. Please pray for her family, Rob, James, and Sammy. There has been a GoFundMe page set up to help them HERE.
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)
Sunday – December 10, 2023
Sermon: Prepare a Way!
Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 40:1-11, Luke 3:1-18
Submit Prayer Requests: Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719
Fellowship
Due to the scheduling of Emily Zeida’s services on December 13, the original date of our event, we have made the heartfelt decision to reschedule our Christmas Sing-A-Long.
We extend our warm invitation to you to join us for our rescheduled Christmas Sing-A-Long, now planned for Wednesday, December 20, at the same time, 6:30 pm, in the Sanctuary. We hope that you can still be a part of this special evening, as Daniel Shinabarger will be leading us in singing joyous Christmas carols and songs.
We truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time, and we look forward to coming together on December 20 to celebrate the holiday season in a spirit of togetherness and harmony.
“SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN” He will be here on December 13th at 12:45 pm and on December 14th at 1:00 pm. Everyone is Welcome.
🍪 Cookie Exchange Extravaganza Saturday, December 16, 1pm-3pm: 57 Pond Street, Osterville, MA 02655 – Indulge in the joy of the holiday season with our Cookie Exchange! 🌟 Bring your baking skills to the table and let’s share the magic of homemade cookies. Here are the delightful details: RSVP by December 15th to Julie Immelt Whelden
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
- 📞 Questions? Call or Text: 508-221-4958
- 📧 Email: jimmelt11@aol.com
Not too late to join Pastor John’s “Forgiveness” Advent Group! The book Forgiveness by Adam Hamilton is the text. You can order it on Amazon or download it online. The classes will be held on Thursdays at 6:00 pm, December 7, 14, 21st. Give Pastor John a call 508-451-5858 if you would like to join the Group.
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.
Ronald Kessel, 12/12
Mary Beth Shea, 12/14
Sonja Sheasley, 12/17
Donna Kahelin, 12/18
Marlene Weir, 12/25
Jane Gray, 12/21
Kathy Silvia, 12/29
Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference
Your Stewardship Committee wants to thank all who have returned their pledge cards already. Your pledges help to support our church’s missions and ministries. If you have not made a pledge yet, there is still time. If you need a pledge card and envelope, there are extras in the narthex and the solarium. PLEASE HELP US TO REACH OUR GOAL BY RETURNING YOUR PLEDGE CARD!
Visit our Endowment Fund Page HERE
Alternative Giving for Christmas: The Outreach Committee is launching the Christmas campaign earlier this year than in past years to support Outreach and Mission opportunities. We will start on Sunday, 11/5, and finish by 11/30. This year we welcome you to join us in celebrating and supporting A Baby Center, CHAMP Homes, Dress-A-Live Doll, HAC (Housing Assistance Corporation through BIC cards), Foster Families, Miracle Kitchen, Safe Harbor Shelter, Veterans, plus our International Missions in Sierra Leone. Please see the Outreach Bulletin Board in the Solarium for more info.
A Million Thanks, Church Family, for your donations of Thanksgiving Foods in October and November! TWO HUNDRED POUNDS of food were divided and delivered to CHAMP Homes, Safe Harbor Women’s Shelter, and the Salvation Army! For December we will be collecting dry pantry items. Some examples are: pancake mix, cake and brownie mixes, sugar, flour, salt & pepper, hot and cold cereals, stuffing, crackers, rice, noodle and pasta, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, dried soup mixes, dried beans and legumes. (Please no glass containers or fresh foods.)
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.
We are Planning to upgrade our Upstairs Parlor. If you have or know of anyone who has a gently used sofa, chairs or a small coffee table, please call Sharlene 774-487-1619 or Jackie 908-377-4811.
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.
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 Open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am till 3:00 pm We are having a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 9th Please stop by to enjoy some refreshments and do some Christmas shopping. All summer clothing is on sale! 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.
