Mark your calendars!
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 4 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| Saturday, January 4 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| Sunday, January 5 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| Sunday, January 5 | 9:30 am | Prayer Shawl Ministry |
| Sunday, January 5 | 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) |
| Sunday, January 5 | 11:15 am | United Women in Faith Meeting |
| Sunday, January 5 | 5:30 pm | Youth Group |
| Monday, January 6 | 9:00 am | Lend-a-Hand |
| Monday, January 6 | 6:00 pm | AA Meeting |
| Monday, January 6 | 7:00 pm | Men’s Study Group |
| Tuesday, January 7 | 10:00 am | Men’s Fellowship Group |
| Tuesday, January 7 | 10:30 am | Miracle Kitchen |
| Wednesday, January 8 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| Wednesday, January 8 | 12:30 pm | Bridge Group |
| Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00 pm | Narcotics Anonymous |
| Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00 pm | Church Council Meeting |
| Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 am | Bible Study |
| Thursday, January 9 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| Thursday, January 9 | 2:00 pm | Chair Yoga |
| Friday, January 10 | 10:00 am | Al-Anon |
| Friday, January 10 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| Saturday, January 11 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| Saturday, January 11 | 1:00 pm | Cookie Exchange |
| Sunday, January 12 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| Sunday, January 12 | 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) |
| Sunday, January 12 | 5:30 pm | Youth Group |
Worship with us!
Epiphany Sunday
Sunday, January 5, 2024
Join us at 8:30 am or 10:00 am in our Sanctuary
(Sunday School at 10:00 am)
Scripture: Ephesians 1: 17-19 3: 1-12, Matthew 2: 1-12
Sermon: God-Given Epiphanies and Revelations!
John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer for the New Year.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people and his incomparably great power for us who believe. – Ephesians 1:17-19
Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or Mary Anne Farley (774) 487-0719.
Featured News
Church Council Meeting on January 8th at 7:00 pm: We will be voting on the 2025 Proposed Budget, and the meeting will be available through Zoom. The Zoom invitation will be sent out to everyone on Monday. Hope you can join us.
Cookie Exchange: The United Women in Faith Board invites all women of our church to our cookie exchange that will be held Saturday, January 11 from 11-3 in Fred Curtis Hall. Join us for both fellowship, fun and cookies of course! call Julie Immelt – Weldon at 508-221-4958 for more information.
2025 Pledge Campaign Update As of the end of the year we are close to meeting our pledge goal of $242,000. Thanks to everyone who has returned their pledge cards already. There is still time to get in your pledge card if you have not remembered to do so. Help us get to our GOAL by returning your pledge card! You can contact Jane in the office with any questions. The Stewardship Team – Jackie and Trace Schrafft, Jack Cotton, Heather Wolfe and Pastor John
In addition, Our Holiday Fair raised close to $18,000 this year and the Harvest Dinner brought in over $1,500. A huge thank you to everyone who donated their time and help to make this possible!!!
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…
Help Zeb get to church! We’re seeking a volunteer to help by picking up Zeb weekly or as often as possible. Your support would make a big difference!
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 
Rainbow’s End will reopen on Thursday, January 8th. 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 on days that we are open.
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.
- COMING UP…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 |