Mark Your Calendars
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 5 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Sunday, April 6 | 8:30 am | Early Worship (Live stream on Facebook) |
| 9:30 am | Prayer Shawl Ministry | |
| 10:00 am | Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream on YouTube) | |
| 12:30 pm | Youth Group Rock-a-thon for the Mission Trip | |
| Monday, April 7 | 9:00 am | Lend-a-Hand |
| 6:00 pm | AA Meeting | |
| 7:00 pm | Men’s Study Group | |
| Tuesday, April 8 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:00 am | Men’s Fellowship Group | |
| 12:00 pm | Prayer Group | |
| 6:00 pm | Lenten Study Group | |
| 7:00 pm | Trustees Meeting | |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open |
| 12:30 pm | Bridge Group | |
| 7:00 pm | Narcotics Anonymous | |
| Thursday, April 10 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:00 am | Bible Study | |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| 12:00 pm | Chair Yoga | |
| Friday, April 11 | 10:00 am | Al-Anon |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| Saturday, April 12 | 9:00 am | Yoga |
| 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Rainbow’s End open | |
| 2:00 pm | Islamic Society of Cape Cod Meeting | |
| Sunday, April 13 | 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 |
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 5th Sunday of Lent
Join us at 8:30 am or 10:00 am in our Sanctuary
Pastor John Wesley Taylor
Sermon – Living a Life of Worship | Part 1
Scripture – Romans 12:1-2, Luke 7:36-50
(Sunday School at 10:00 am)
Prayer Requests
We warmly welcome your prayer requests. Please submit them here or contact Pastor John at (508) 451-5858 or Mary Anne Farley at (774) 487-0719. Or go to this link SUBMIT PRAYER REQUESTS
Featured News
Join us this Maundy Thursday | April 17: As part of our Holy Week journey, we invite you to a simple Soup & Bread Potluck at 6:00 PM, followed by our Litany of the Nails Service at 7:00 PM. Come, reflect, and share in community as we remember the events of Jesus’ final days. All are welcome.
We will hold our Annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20. All children are welcome to participate. Our Youth Group will stuff the eggs with candy on April 13. Any plastic eggs you can donate will be very helpful. Candy that is wrapped and will fit inside the eggs is needed. There will be a basket outside Heather’s office for your donations.
Our Sunday school Lenten Mission Project for 2025 is Bee Hives for the Heifer Project. A Heifer honeybee gift donation includes a bee package, hive, box, and training in beekeeping techniques. When you buy bees for a family in need, your gift increases the global honeybee population to support the environment. It can double the food production on a small farm. One honeybee hive gift costs $30. We hope to raise enough money to buy four. Our Sunday school children have their own collection boxes. If you want to make a donation, there is a display on the table in the solarium where you can leave your gift. Heifer Project International has been a Sunday school mission project at our church for 40 years. We appreciate your support!
Join Pastor John for a Special Lenten Series: “The Chosen” Experience Lent in a new way with Pastor John’s Lenten Series, inspired by The Chosen. This powerful series began on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 PM, and continue every Tuesday through April 15. Each session will offer a chance to watch, reflect, and discuss the life of Jesus as portrayed in The Chosen, deepening our understanding and connection to the Lenten journey. Mark your calendar and join us for this meaningful series!
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!
The Power of Prayer
“The prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective.” – James 5:16
All are invited to take part! Prayer changes everything!“Be anxious for nothing—Pray about everything.” – Philippians 4:6
Everyone is invited to take part in OUMC’s Prayer Ministry. Prayer is a gift for all people and has the power to make a difference in countless ways.
New Prayer Box in the Narthex
A prayer box has been placed in the narthex at church. You are welcome to write down your prayers on the prayer cards provided and place them in the box.
🙏 Lifting Up Prayers Together
You are also encouraged to visit the church, reflect on the prayers that have been submitted, and lift them to God in the sanctuary.
Prayer Cards from Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop
Prayers collected from our thrift shop, Rainbow’s End, will also be added to the church’s prayer box, ensuring that all requests are held in prayer by our community.
Mission Trip to Camp Mechuwana – July 5–10 Looking for a meaningful way to serve this summer? Join us for a Mission Trip from July 5–10 at Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop, Maine. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, grow in faith, and connect with others in service. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to join the group, please call the church office—we’d love to have you be part of this incredible experience!
✈️ Holy Land Trip – February 17, 2026 🌍 Pastor John and Mary Beth have officially booked the Holy Land Trip, departing on February 17, 2026! This gives you plenty of time to pray, plan, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the sacred sites of the Bible. If you’re interested or would like more details, let them know. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk in the footsteps of faith—consider joining this incredible experience!
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, it would be greatly appreciated. Please call the church office at 508-428-2811 if you can assist. Thank you!
The Annex will be open on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to accept donations for the upcoming yard sales in the spring of 2025. If you have any questions, please call Priscilla Tinsley at 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! We collected over 50 boxes of cereal in March! For April we will be collecting pasta and sauces. 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. Starting next week, we’re kicking off our Dollar Sale on Clothing! 🎉 Beginning Wednesday, the 5th, all clothing will be just $1 each—a great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe for less! Keep an eye out for a Facebook post to help spread the word when you get a chance. Thanks for sharing!
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.
Other Opportunities to Serve If you are interested in serving as a speaker, greeter, or usher, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Mary Anne Farley at (774) 487-0719.
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.
- 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 April It is a time to extend our warmest wishes and share in the joy of their special day. This April, we have the following members celebrating their birthdays:
April Birthdays
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Kiran Denbrow | 4/3 |
| Gale Greene | 4/3 |
| Auden Edwards | 4/11 |
| Ryan Hough | 4/14 |
| Luann Narbonne | 4/20 |
| Carolyn Reid | 4/20 |
| Brooklyn Nabhan | 4/21 |
| Tyler Allen | 4/26 |
| Jessica Meyer | 4/29 |
| Emma Eichner | 4/30 |