Mark your calendars!
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 28 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Sunday, December 29 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) | |
| 5:30 pm | Youth Group | |
| Monday, December 30 | 9:00 am | Lend-a-Hand |
| 6:00 pm | AA Meeting | |
| 7:00 pm | Men’s Study Group | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:00 am | Men’s Fellowship Group | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) | “Happy New Year” | |
| Thursday, January 2 | ||
| Friday, January 3 | 10:00 am | Al-Anon |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Saturday, January 4 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Sunday, January 5 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) | |
| 5:30 pm | Youth Group |
Worship with us!
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Join us at 8:30 am or 10:00 am in our Sanctuary
(Sunday School at 10:00 am)
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52, Mark 8:27-29
Sermon: “Who Do You Say That I Am?” – Rev. Rebecca Mincieli
After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he was saying to them. Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or Mary Anne Farley (774) 487-0719.
Cookie Exchange Postponed: Originally planned for this Saturday, the Cookie Exchange is now rescheduled to January 11th at 1 PM to allow our leader Julie, who is recovering from COVID, to join us. Please pray for Julie and her son Wesley, that Julie feels better by Christmas. Let’s look forward to a fun Epiphany Cookie Swap in January!
2025 Pledge Campaign Update As of Thursday, December 23, 2024, we have received $218,008. In pledges towards our goal. Thanks to everyone who has returned their pledge cards already. We are close to meeting the goal. Please get your pledge card in ASAP if you have not remembered. Thanksn- The Stewardship Team – Jackie and Trace Schrafft, Jack Cotton, Heather Wolfe and Pastor John
New Directories are still available. You may pick one up in the office. They will be on the counter under in in house mailboxes.
Special Giving Opportunity for Members Age 70½ and Older I If you’re 70½ or older, you have a unique opportunity to make a financial gift with special tax benefits. The charitable IRA rollover provision allows you to donate directly from your IRA to your favorite charitable organizations without having the donation taxed as income. This option, known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), not only offers a tax-wise way to support a cause you care about, but it also counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) for individuals aged 72 and older.
- The gift must be transferred directly from your traditional or Roth IRA.
- The total amount of your charitable IRA rollover does not exceed $100,000 per tax year.
- The gift must be completed during the applicable tax year.
- Certain additional restrictions may apply.
Charitable IRA rollovers have become a popular choice among donors due to their tax advantages and ease of use. For more information, please contact Gary Melville at the New England Foundation at 508-641-5568 or 800-595-4347 (103). If you are making an RMD, kindly notify the church office to expect the distribution, and request that your broker or financial advisor include your name on the distribution.
HOW YOU CAN BE OF SERVICE…
Bright Promises: Supporting Our Deployed Military Personnel Bright Promises is collecting goods to send to deployed military personnel this holiday season. We are seeking donations of: Hand warmers, Nature Valley Peanut Butter Granola Bars, Body Wash, Body Lotion, Hand Lotion, Chewing Gum. A collection box is located in the Solarium. Your generosity makes a difference. Thank you for helping us bring comfort to those serving far from home.
Rainbow’s End Shop Hours & Donation Information 
Holiday Closure Announcement Rainbow’s End will be closed from Wednesday, December 25th through Thursday, January 8th to allow our team of awesome volunteers to enjoy the holiday season. We’ll reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd, refreshed and ready for the new year! We are normally open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Donations: Treasures you no longer need can be dropped off anytime the shop is open until 2:00 PM. We’re excited to offer Inspire T-shirts for sale — $10 for adults and $7 for children. Thank you for supporting the shop, and we look forward to your visit! Note: We’re also in need of newspapers, packing paper, and paper bags to wrap items for our customers.
Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Anne Farley a call. (774) 487-0719. If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
Miracle Kitchen Needs You 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.
Coffee Hour Donation Basket: Contributions towards supplies can be made at the coffee hour table.
Donate Flowers for the Altar: To donate, sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium. Arrangements are $50.
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 is taking a hiatus until Tuesday, January 29, 2025. On that date we will be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Please check in for suggested reading in the meantime.
- 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.
PS: If you need help with small jobs at home like moving a piece of furniture changing high light bulbs, replacing smoke detector batteries, please feel free to call the church office to inquire about getting help.
Make Someone’s Day! Wish Them A Happy Birthday!
As we gather together for another month of worship and fellowship, we are also delighted to celebrate the birthdays of our beloved members born in the month of January. It is a time to extend our warmest wishes and share in the joy of their special day. This January, we have the following members celebrating their birthdays:
January Birthdays
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Mincieli | 1/1 |
| Robert Douglas | 1/2 |
| Kristen Kaczmarczyk | 1/3 |
| Katherine Arvanitis | 1/12 |
| Bill Cutcliffe | 1/12 |
| Amanda Hough | 1/13 |
| Ashley Sullivan | 1/13 |
| Trace Schrafft | 1/17 |
| Nancy Lloyd | 1/18 |
| Ed Deyton | 1/23 |
| Ashlynn Hough | 1/23 |
| Brendan Hough | 1/23 |
| George Kerkorian | 1/25 |
| Elizabeth Arvanitis | 1/27 |
| Michael Barrows Jr. | 1/27 |
| Laurel DeLong | 1/29 |
| Lucille Procaccino | 1/29 |
| Kathy Silvia | 1/29 |