Welcome to Weekly Tidings | February 21, 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Feb 23 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary & Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) | |
| 5:30 pm | Youth Group | |
| Monday, Feb 24 | 9:00 am | Lend-a-Hand |
| 6:00 pm | AA Meeting | |
| 7:00 pm | Men’s Study Group | |
| Tuesday, Feb 25 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:00 am | Men’s Fellowship Group | |
| Wednesday, Feb 26 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| 11:00 am | Church Book Group | |
| 12:30 pm | Bridge Group | |
| 7:00 pm | Narcotics Anonymous | |
| Thursday, Feb 27 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:00 am | Bible Study | |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| 2:00 pm | Chair Yoga | |
| 3:30 pm | Staff Meeting | |
| Friday, Feb 28 | 10:00 am | Al-Anon |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Saturday, Mar 1 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Sunday, Mar 2 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary & Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) | |
| 5:30 pm | Youth Group |
Worship with Us!
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Join us at 8:30 am or 10:00 am in our Sanctuary
Pastor John Wesley Taylor’s Sermon: The Power of Praise! – Part 2
Scripture: Acts 16:22-34, 1 John 3:16-24
(Sunday School at 10:00 am)
Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or Mary Anne Farley (774) 487-0719.
Featured News
Exciting News! Vacation Bible School is Looking for Volunteers Do you love inspiring young hearts and creating unforgettable summer memories? Vacation Bible School is right around the corner, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help make it a wonderful experience! Whether you want to lend a hand or simply learn more, Pastor Rebecca would love to hear from you. Give her a call at 508-776-1374 to get involved!
THANK YOU: I wanted to say thank you, to my amazing church family, from Zack, his family and myself for all your prayers, kindness, support and generosity during their recent loss. It’s wonderful to see how people come together, during difficult times, and serve in a way that Gods has shown us to. Blessings, Patty, Zack, Aubrey, Sam, Bodhi, Elowin and Sylvie
Be a Part of the Prayer Ministry: “The prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective.” – James 5:16 Everyone is invited to take part in OUMC’s prayer ministry. The power of prayer is for all people and will make a difference in so many ways. We have a new prayer box in the narthex at church and you are invited to bring your prayers and place them in the box (prayer cars are available to fill out.) You are also invited to come to church and look at all the prayers that have been submitted and lift them to God in the sanctuary. Prayer cards from our prayer box at our thrift shop – Rainbow’s End will also be included in the prayer box at church. All are invited to take part! Prayer changes everything! Pastor John “Be anxious for nothing -Pray about everything.” – Philippians 4:6
How You Can Be of Service…
Help Zeb get to church! Zeb Olsen who lives on Buckskin Path in Centerville needs a ride to the 10:00 am service on Sundays. If you can help by giving him a lift, that would be great. Give the office a call 508-428-2811 if you can assist.
The Annex will be open on Tuesdays from 9:00 am till 12:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm to accept donations for the upcoming yard sales in the spring of 2025. Any questions, please call Priscilla Tinsley 978-337-0408.
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.
From the Outreach Team:Thank you for all your donations! For February we will be collecting Fruits and Vegeatables Canned, Packaged. Thank you!
Rainbow’s End Shop Hours & Donation Information Rainbow’s End is 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: 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.
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. Pastor John will go over the scripture for the following Sunday. This meeting is available on Zoom. Meeting Code #434 999 5831.
- 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 will meet on Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 am in the parlor. We will be discussing the book By Any Other Name by Jody Picoult
- 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 February It is a time to extend our warmest wishes and share in the joy of their special day. This February, we have the following members celebrating their birthdays:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Claire Haworth | 2/2 |
| Rachel Nabhan | 2/2 |
| Michael Murphy | 2/5 |
| Richard Weir | 2/7 |
| Leann Arvanitis | 2/10 |
| Melanie Davis | 2/10 |
| Mary Ellen Nelson | 2/10 |
| Marnie Sonnabend | 2/10 |
| John Mincieli | 2/11 |
| Alexander Nabhan | 2/11 |
| Emmy Shea | 2/16 |
| Brett Sullivan | 2/19 |
| Heather Ogonowsky | 2/22 |
| Lillian Werzanski | 2/25 |
| Joyce Bartlett | 2/26 |