Weekly Tidings

• Secret Prayer Pals Project: We encourage everyone to join our Secret Prayer Pal ministry. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to connect through prayer. Here’s how it works: just place your name and address in the Secret Prayer Pal box. On September 15th, you’ll draw a name to pray for. If you can’t be at church to participate, please contact Jane at the office by email or phone, and we’ll make sure you’re included.As you pray for your Secret Pal, know that someone else will be praying for you too. Over the next two months, each Prayer Pal will send at least three anonymous notes of encouragement. Then, on November 9th at the Harvest Supper, and during church on November 10th, we’ll reveal who has been praying for whom.If you don’t know the person you’re praying for, feel free to ask, and we’ll share a little about them. We hope everyone will participate, as the power of prayer is truly transformative. As Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
• Beach Service Success: Our last Beach Service was a big success! As summer ends, please join us this Labor Day Sunday. We’ll continue 8:30 am outdoor worship as long as the weather allows. Remember Psalm 90:12: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Trust in God’s plan for our church family and stay focused on Jesus daily.
• Holiday Fair Meeting and Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11:00 am. Bring new ideas to share
• United Women in Faith National President, Sally Vonner, talks to you on the new bulletin board upstairs by the parlor! Recogni\e all the global marks where our money goes! “Thank you for your faithfulness, commitment and love for United Women in Faith. Together we can impact more lives. May it be so.”
• The next Church Council Meeting will be held on September 25 at 7:00 pm in the Solarium and will be available on Zoom. The Zoom details will be sent out via email shortly. Hope that many of you will be able to attend.

Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference

• Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop: Rainbow’s End is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am till 3:00 pm We are going through a transition and need volunteers and donations. If you want to help, give the office a call. 508-428-2811.If you have treasures that you need to get rid of, please donate them to the shop. They can be dropped off at any time the shop is open. Thank you so much for thinking of the shop and we look forward to seeing you.
• Greeters and Ushers: We are always seeking greeters and ushers. Anyone interested in speaking, greeting, or ushering, please give Mary Ann Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.  
• Miracle Kitchen
  • Needs help preparing sandwiches, salads, and desserts for the monthly luncheon.
  • Contact: Patty Kilmain at 617-894-4858.
• The UMC-Osterville Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the 1st Sunday of the month between services in the Solarium from October through June. All are welcome. Please let us know if someone is in need of a Prayer Shawl.
• Holiday Fair Workshop: Christmas Fair Workshop! You are invited! A fair workshop will be held in the Annex every Tuesday from 9:00 – 12:00. Every week we will work on craft items to sell at our holiday fair in November.  Questions or comments?? Please Call Sue DeMartino 508-648-4844.
• Gift Basket Room We are asking the congregation to once again help with gift baskets by donating items for a themed basket to sell at the fair, “Oh What Fun”! Baskets that we can price $25.00 – $25.00 sell fastest – but we love them all! Use your imagination. We will wrap your donation in clear cellophane and put a ribbon on it. It really helps with pricing if you leave the prices on your items. Your donations can be dropped off in the office with Jane or bought to the Annex on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 – 12:00. Thanks for all your help! Sue DeMartino and Ellie Eaton
• Coffee Hour Donation Basket: There is a basket on the coffee hour table should you wish to make a contribution towards our supplies. Thanks so much to those dedicated volunteers who bake and shop, set up and clean up!
• 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. Leave it on her desk. The arrangements are $50.00. You may leave a check with your order or drop one off when convenient.
• From the Outreach Team: A Million Thanks Church Family, for the many new backpacks and other much needed new school supplies for local students!  Imagine the surprise and excitement these students will experience because of your generosity!  We are going to take a break in the month of August and focus on the distribution of the school supplies and other items you have donated over the past two months.  We will pick back in September! 
• Prayer Shawl Ministry Meetings in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.

Fellowship Opportunities

• The Men’s Fellowship Group will be meeting this week at 9:00 am. There will be a road trip to North Falmouth. Questions, call Pastor John 508-451-5858.
• Mindfulness Yoga: Come to Mindfulness Yoga on Thursdays at 2 pm. This class creates greater embodied awareness. We will hold each pose for several breaths. We welcome all experience levels and abilities. If you have any questions, you may reach out to the group leader Karen Cheromcha 508-397-7938 or TinyCottageyoga@gmail.com.
• 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.
• 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