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TODAY!!! There will be a Benefit Concert held here on Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 pm to support the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center. Join us in celebration of the AFSC’s 10^th Anniversary! You will be entertained by John Pells, Derrick Bussiere, Janet Leahy and Brian Morris with special guest Dan Shinabarger. For more information call Janet at 508-437-6044. Suggested donation:  $20 at the door.

Susan Jenkins will be presenting her “What Do You Do at 5 O’Clock” seminar on behalf of the Church Women United of Cape Cod on 10/23 at 10 am at the Osterville Library. RSVP to Marilyn Mlanriv@comcast.net by 10/21 as there will also be a luncheon.

Harvest Dinner Tickets Now Available Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 9th at 6 PM! Tickets are available on Sundays or by calling the office. Prices: $15 for adults and $7 for children.

Secret Prayer Pals Reminder! We encourage you to send your anonymous notes to your Secret Prayer Pal! The big reveal will take place at the Harvest Supper on November 9th, or if you can’t attend, during church on November 10th.  To join, simply place your name and address in the Secret Prayer Pal box, draw a name, and begin praying for your pal. If you can’t be at church, contact Jane in the office by phone or email, and we’ll ensure you’re included. 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.” We hope you’ll participate in this meaningful and fun opportunity to lift each other up in prayer!

New Directories are available. You may pick one up in the office. They will be on the counter under in in house mailboxes.

• • Food Pantry: For October, our focus is on collecting stuffing mix and cranberry sauce. These items are in high demand as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, and your donations will help ensure that families have the ingredients they need for a warm and festive meal.
  • Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop: Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If you have treasures to donate, please bring them in during store hours, with drop-offs accepted until 2:00 PM. We are also selling Inspire T-shirts—$10 for adults and $7 for children. We accept credit cards, cash and checks! Thank you for supporting the shop, and we look forward to seeing you! Interested in volunteering or donating? Call 508-428-2811 to help.
  • Greeters and Ushers: Volunteers needed. Call Mary Ann Farley at (774) 487-0719.
  • Miracle Kitchen Needs Y Help prepare sandwiches, salads, and desserts for the monthly luncheon. Contact Patty Kilmain at 617-894-4858.
  • UMC-Osterville Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meets the 1st Sunday of each month from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM in the Solarium (October to June). All are welcome. Let us know if someone is in need of a prayer.
    
  • Calling all Bakers! The Holiday Fair is November 23, and we would love to have your delicious, homemade baked goods at the bake table. Quick breads, pies (Please no apple pies.), and cakes do well at the bake table, but brownies don’t usually sell. If cookies are your specialty, we need many at the cookie table. Please make small sized cookies. Please label whether your items contain nuts or not and if they are gluten free. You may drop your cookies and other baked goods off the day before the fair. Oh, what fun!! Call Laura Dunn 508-221-3100 for questions about cookies and Jeanine Farrell 508-524-5830 with questions about the bake table
  • Join us at the Holiday Fair Workshop: Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Annex to work on crafts for the November fair. Contact Sue DeMartino at 508-648-4844.
  • The ‘Oh What Fun’ Gallery is seeking donations of handcrafted items from our talented congregation for the upcoming Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 23rd. We’re looking for woodworking, artwork, stained glass, quilts, pillows, needlepoint, jewelry, sea glass, knitted goods, woven baskets, and artistic floral arrangements. Put your creativity to work and contribute to this festive event! For more information or to donate, please contact Jackie Schrafft at 908-377-4811 or Sharlene Moran at 774-487-1619. Thank you for your support!
  • Contribute to our Gift Basket Room at the Holiday Fair!
    Thank you for your donations.  We have wrapped and ready 28 gift baskets.  But we could use more! 

  • Ideas	Description
    1. Get Well Soon Basket	Comfort items for someone healing
    2. Red Sox “Wait Until Next Year” Basket	Red Sox-themed items
    3. Mexican Dinner Basket	Ingredients for a Mexican meal
    4. Bath/Spa Products	Relaxing spa essentials
    5. Mediterranean Basket	Mediterranean-inspired products
    6. Nail Care	Nail care and manicure items
    7. Golf Basket	Golf-related accessories
    8. Teatime Basket	Tea and related treats
    9. Peppermint Products	Peppermint-themed items
    10. FUN Basket	Use your imagination for fun items
    11. Ice Cream Sunday!	Ice cream toppings and treats
    12. Pizza Basket	Pizza-making ingredients
    13. Chocolate Basket	A variety of chocolate treats
    14. New England Patriots “Wait Til Next Year”	Patriots-themed items

    Don’t forget, have your kids help with ideas, work together with a friend, or a sister.  Have fun!  Please bring your basket items to the Annex on Tuesday, or to Jane.

• • Coffee Hour Donation Basket: Contributions towards supplies can be made at the coffee hour table.
  • Altar Flowers: To donate, sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium. Arrangements are $50.
  • Outreach Team: From the Outreach Team: A million thanks, Church Family, for the new backpacks and school supplies! Your generosity has blessed students in need at Barnstable Community Innovation School (K-3), Barnstable United Elementary (grades 4 & 5), and Barnstable Intermediate School. Now, for September, let’s see how many boxes of macaroni and cheese we can collect for the guests of the Salvation Army, Safe Harbor Women’s Shelter, CHAMP Homes, and the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center. Thank you for your continued support!

Fellowship Opportunities for You!

• Men’s Fellowship: Every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. All men are welcome.
• Bible Study: Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. We study the scripture for the upcoming Sunday.
• Youth Group: Sundays from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. 
• Online Prayer Group: Email Mary Anne at booklover126@comcast.net to join.
• Book Group: The Church Book Group will be meeting on October 29^th at 11:00 am in the Parlor. The book that we are reading this month is Deman Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The book is a Pulitzer Prize winner.
• Mindfulness Yoga: Thursdays at 2:00 PM. All levels are welcome. Contact Karen Cheromcha at 508-397-7938.
• Choir: Interested in joining the choir? Contact Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
• Children/Youth Choir Rehearsals: After the 10:00 AM service.