Weekly Tidings

Church Featured News!

• 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.”
• SAVE THE DATE Harvest Supper: November 9th 
• COME ONE, COME ALL TO OUR ANNUAL BEACH PICNIC Sunday, September 15 at 3:00 pm. Dowses Beach in Osterville. Bring your own picnic and we will provide an ice cream dessert.
• Holiday Fair Meeting and Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11:00 am. Bring new ideas to share
• United Women in Faith: There will be a meeting in the Parlor after the 10:00 am service on September 8. Hope to see many of you there.
• 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 Meetings in the parlor the 1st Sunday of the month between services from 9:30 – 10:00,October through June. If you know someone in need of a Prayer Shawl, please let Pastor John know.
• 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 New Backpacks and School Supplies Galore!  You have Blessed students in need at Barnstable Community Innovation School (K – 3), Barnstable United Elementary (grades 4 & 5), and at Barnstable Intermediate School!  In September let’s see how many boxes of Macaroni & Cheese we can collect for guests of the Salvation Army, Safe Harbor Women’s Shelter, CHAMP Homes, and the Cape &  Islands Veterans Outreach Center. 

Fellowship Opportunities

• Our Church Book Group will meet on September 24 at 11:00 am in the Parlor. We are reading “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. 
• The Men’s Fellowship Group will be meeting this week at 10:00 am. 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