This Week
Sunday, December 17 | Third Sunday of Advent
8:30 am Worship – Live stream available on Facebook
10:00 am: Worship i n the Sanctuary and Sunday School
Live stream available on our YouTube channel and Facebook
5:30 pm: Youth Group
Monday, December 18
9:00 am: Lend A Hand
7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group
Tuesday, December 19
9:00 am: Yoga
12:00 pm: Deadline for Saturday Tidings
Wednesday, December 20
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
12:30 pm: Bridge
6:00 pm: Esprit
6:30 pm: Christmas Sing-A-Long
7:00 pm: Narcotics Anonymous
Thursday, December 21
9:00 am: Yoga
10:00 am Bible Study Group
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
2:00 pm: Chair Yoga
6:00 pm: Forgiveness Advent Study Group
Friday, December 22
10:00 am: Al-Anon
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Saturday, December 23
9:00 am: Yoga
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Sunday, December 24
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
5:00 pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7:00 pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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 Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2023
Christmas Cantata
Celebration of Light: Rise and Shine ( Joseph M. Martin)
Goin’ to Bethlehem, by Jay Althouse
Coventry Carol, Original Version of 1591
Go Light Your World, Chris Rice
Star Child
Scripture for Reflection: Rejoice in the Lord always: and again, I say, Rejoice. – Philippians 4:4
Submit Prayer Requests: Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719
Fellowship
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.
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.
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.
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
In Gratitude
Kristen, Stephanie and our family want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who reached out, prayed, emailed, called, texted and sent beautiful cards over the last week or so while we were getting the details finalized for Mom’s interment and to finally be united with my Dad. We have been blessed by Mom’s life and also by this wonderful church family. Thank you – Vonnie Jacquard, Kristen Wilson and Derrick, Stephanie Brown and Nate- Alexa, David, Devon, Emmy and Ellie
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.
Next Church Council Meeting, January 10 at 7:00 pm – We will be voting on our 2024 budget at this meeting. All are welcome to attend.
Writer’s Group at the Osterville Public Library – Free and Open to all writers! New Group starting January 7 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the Osterville Public Library. This group is led by Sharon Anderson. Sign up by contacting Sharon at sdandersonbooks@gmail.com.
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.
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.
