Weekly Tidings

 

Date	Time	Event
Saturday, March 23	9:00 am	Yoga
	10:30 am	Rainbow’s End open
Sunday, March 24	8:30 am	Early Worship in the Sanctuary
	10:00 am	Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
	11:15 am	Youth Choir Rehearsal
	3:30 pm	Esprit
	5:30 pm	Teen Challenge
		Live stream available on Facebook
Monday, March 25	9:00 am	Lend-a-Hand
	6:00 pm	Esprit
	7:00 pm	Men’s Study Group
Tuesday, March 26	9:00 am	Yoga
Wednesday, March 27	10:30 am – 3:00 pm	Rainbow’s End open
	12:30 pm	Bridge Group
	6:00 pm	Esprit
	6:30 pm	Lenten Study Group
		Live stream available on our YouTube
Thursday, March 28	9:00 am	Yoga
	10:00 am	Bible Study
	10:30 am – 3:00 pm	Rainbow’s End open
	2:00 pm	Chair Yoga
	7:00 pm	Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, March 29	9:00 am – 3:00 pm	Sanctuary open for Silent Prayer
	10:00 am	Al-Anon
	10:30 am – 3:00 pm	Rainbow’s End open
Saturday, March 30	9:00 am	Yoga
	10:30 am – 3:00 pm	Rainbow’s End open
Sunday, March 31	6:30 am	Sunrise Service Joshua’s Pond Osterville
	8:30 am	Early Worship in the Sanctuary
	10:00 am	Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
	11:15 am	Easter Egg Hunt Rain or Shine
		Live stream available on our YouTube

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, March 24, 2024 | Palm Sunday

Sermon: Hosanna!  Cheering for Jesus!

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Matthew 21:1-11

 

Your Faith Journey During Lent: A Daily Devotional

Check out these options to inspire you:

The Upper Room

Our Daily Bread

The Word for You Today

Jesus Calling

D365 Daily Devotional

 

Upcoming Dates

🐣🌷 Hop into Easter Fun with Us! 🌷🐣 Join us on March 31, 2024 | OUR YOUTH GROUP WILL HOLD AN EGG HUNT AFTER THE 10 AM SERVICE ON EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31.. If you know a family who would like to attend our 10 AM Easter service and stay after for the Egg Hunt, please invite them. There will be lots of eggs and candy for all.

Gratitude

A NOTE FROM MARLA AND MARSHA! Marsha and I would like to thank everyone involved in the lovely church luncheon given in our honor last Thursday. Curtis Hall was so nicely decorated for spring, the food was great, and so many of our friends were able to attend. Time didn’t allow us to talk in depth to everyone in attendance, but we did the best we could. Parting is always bittersweet, and we will miss everyone very much and the numerous church activities we have been involved in over the years. It felt so nice to be appreciated. Marsha & Paul are more likely to return to the Cape than Marla as they have family in Falmouth but Marla hopes to return with friends to visit in the summer and would stop by to visit if it works into her schedule. Best wishes to all – Marla Myers & Marsha Egasti

Get Involved!

Notice for Upcoming Church Council Meeting Please note, our next Church Council meeting is scheduled for April 3. Details and a participation link will be included in the March 30 edition of the Tidings.

Come to the Lenten Book Study! Our Lenten Book study commenced Wednesday, February 28th, from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. We are reading “24 Hours that Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton. Copies are available at the church, or you may order your own. The study will be conducted in a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and Zoom participants. Here are the details for joining via Zoom:Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85334643572?pwd=DUcTa9AaZFJ8PCnKxXAYthII2gfQEp.1
Meeting ID: 853 3464 3572
Passcode: 275316
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Come to Bible Study! You are cordially invited to our weekly Bible Study, held every Thursday at the church from 10 am to 11 am, where we examine the scriptures for the coming Sunday. This Sunday, we will reflect on a passage from Mark 8, where Jesus teaches us the paradox of gaining life by giving it up for His sake and the gospel.

We are Always 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

Interested in joining the Choir? If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.

Children/Youth Choir: Rehearsals: After the 10 am service

 

Teen Challenge Stories! Come and be inspired by the music and testimonials of this group on Sunday, March 24, 5:30 pm.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  About Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey: This organization exists to bring life changing hope to addicts and their families. During our sixty years of experience with persons struggling with addiction, Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey has learned that the best framework for successful recovery is our long-term (10 to 12 month) faith-based addiction treatment program. We aim to help our residents to find and use their personal faith in God to empower them to understand that they can take control of their addiction and have an accomplished life. *Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey is a 501(c3)

 

 

 A Million Thanks, Church Family!

• • February: Donations of healthy foods were greatly appreciated.
  • March: Focus on Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Supplies. We are collecting:
    • Sponges, microfiber cloths, Dawn dish soap, baking soda, white vinegar.
    • Seventh Generation EasyDose Laundry Detergent Free & Clear 23 oz (or less), Tide Free & Gentle liquid or pods (no bigger than 92 oz).
    • New empty spray bottles, Bon Ami powder cleanser, rubber gloves, whisk brooms with dust pans, plastic buckets.
    • Mrs. Meyer’s liquid laundry soap, hand soap, & multi-surface cleaner.

Heifer LLama Collection During Lent

• • • • Sunday School continues the collection for Heifer Project International.
      • Last year’s achievement: A sheep.
      • This year’s goal: Fund the purchase of a llama.
      • Children are designing suncatchers for donors.
      • Collection box and display with suncatchers are located on the table in the solarium.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meetings in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.

Miracle Kitchen

• • Needs help preparing sandwiches, salads, and desserts for the monthly luncheon.
  • Contact: Patty Kilmain at 617-894-4858.

Altar Flowers

• • • To donate flowers for the altar, sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium and leave a form for Jane on her desk.
    • Arrangements are $50.00.

Spring Yard Sale Donations

• • • • Priscilla Tinsley will be at the Annex on Tuesdays from 9 am till 12 pm to accept donations.
      • Contact: Priscilla Tinsley at 978-337-0408.

Rainbow’s End

• • • • • Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 am till 3:00 pm.
        • Donations accepted Wednesday thru Friday, 11 am till 2 pm.
        • Winter clothing sale: All items for $1.
        • Volunteer inquiries: Speak to Pamela at the shop or send an email to Jane in the church office.

Estate Sale Update

• • Originally scheduled for this weekend at Claire Haworth’s home, now postponed to April 6th and 7th.

United Women in Faith (formally United Methodist Women)

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, following the 10:00 am service, the United Women in Faith will hold a Board Meeting. The newly appointed President, Alice Murphy, will preside over the meeting, where new officers will also be warmly welcomed.

 

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