| Date | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 25 | 9:00 am: Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open |
| Sunday, October 26 | 8:30 am: Early Worship Sanctuary (Live stream available on Facebook) 10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream available on YouTube) 11:00 am: Church Book Group 5:30 pm: Youth Group 6:00 pm: Esprit Players |
| Monday, October 27 | 9:00 am: Lend-a-Hand 6:00 pm: AA Meeting 7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group |
| Tuesday, October 28 | 9:00 am: Holiday Fair Workshop 10:00 am: Men’s Fellowship Group |
| Wednesday, October 29 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open 12:30 pm: Bridge Group 1:15 pm: Chair Yoga 4:30 pm: Trunk or Treat 7:00 pm: Narcotics Anonymous |
| Thursday, October 30 | 10:00 am: Bible Study 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open 7:00 pm: Annual Church Conference |
| Friday, October 31 (Halloween) | 10:00 am: Al-Anon 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open |
| Saturday, November 1 | 9:00 am: Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End open |
| Sunday, November 2 (Daylight Savings Time Ends) | 8:30 am: Early Worship Sanctuary (Live stream available on Facebook) 9:30 am: Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School (Live stream available on YouTube) |
Sunday Worship – October 25, 2025
8:30 AM – Early Worship (live stream on Facebook)
10:00 AM – Worship in the Sanctuary & Sunday School (live stream on YouTube)
Sunday School takes place during the 10:00 AM service.
Pastor: Rev. John Wesley Taylor
Sermon: Lord, I Need You
Scripture Readings: Psalm 84:1-7, Luke 18:9-14
The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”- Luke 18:1-14
Worshipping online? Access our bulletin HERE.
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
Will You Join Us for the Annual Harvest Dinner on November 8?
Saturday, November 8 at 6:00 pm. | Adults $15 Children $8
Many hands are needed to make this a success. We’ll be serving a delicious menu of pork roast, applesauce, oven-brown potatoes, beans and carrots, squash, bread and butter, dessert, coffee, tea, and cider. Sides may be served family-style this year to keep things running smoothly. Thank you to all who have already helped with donation requests! We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
- Set-up and prep
- Kitchen help
- Wait staff (4 needed)
- Dessert prep (3 needed)
- Clean-up crew
The Blessing of a Secret Prayer Pal
Take part in our Secret Prayer Pal ministry! Write your name and address on a slip, place it in the box, and draw someone else’s name. Pray for them and send at least three anonymous notes of encouragement. At the Harvest Supper on November 8, you can reveal yourself to your prayer pal! Can’t make it to church? Call or email Jane in the office to join: office@umcchurches.org | 508-428-2811.
The 2026 Pledge Campaign
The 2026 Stewardship Campaign will give all of us an opportunity to support the missions and ministries of our church in new and exciting ways. In the spring our Church Council voted to increase our budget to include funding for the awesome Vacation Bible School we offered in August. We plan to do it again next year and need your continuing and increased support. In the summer, we voted to use some of our surplus from your generosity to begin making extra payments each month on our mortgage. The goal is to continue this into 2027 and retire the mortgage! Many new pledges and donations will be needed to accomplish this goal. You are the difference! Thanks for your loyalty and continued support. I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me. – The Stewardship Team
Annual Church Conference – Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mark your calendar and join us for our Annual Church Conference! This is our yearly gathering where we look back on all that’s happened, celebrate the good work of our church family, and make plans for the year ahead. Everyone is welcome to come, hear updates, and share in the conversation about where God is leading us next.
Celebrating Louise O’Connor’s 100th Birthday!
Louise O’Connor will be turning 100 years old on October 29. Her family invites you to a party at her home, 77 Winding Cove Rd. Marstons Mills on Sat. 11/8 at 2 pm. RSVP to Christine Dumaresq text or call 508-776-6822. No gifts please. Louise loves receiving cards!
Spread the Word about our Youth Group!
All youth grades 6–12 are welcome — even if you missed the Kick-Off, it’s not too late to join us. Come for food, fun, and fellowship this Sunday, 5:30–7 PM. Bring a friend!
New Flags for the Sanctuary
Our new U.S. flag and Christian flag have arrived to replace the well-worn flags in the sanctuary. They will be carefully prepared and hung in time for worship on Sunday, November 9, just before Veteran’s Day. We look forward to seeing them displayed proudly as a sign of respect and gratitude.
Looking for New Board Members for United Women in Faith
We are seeking new board members to join our team! If you are interested, please reach out to one of our current board members: Alice Murphy, Linda McKeown, Lois Taylor, Julie Immelt-Wheldon, Mary Beth Taylor, Jackie Schrafft, Sue Wiper, or Kate Edwards.
Interested in Learning Spanish?
Interested in Learning Spanish? — We have an offer to teach/tutor Spanish here at church. If there’s enough interest, we’ll schedule a class. Let Jane know if you’re interested.
🎄 We Need You for the Holiday Fair!
Calling All Holiday Helpers: Gift Basket Donations Needed!
BEHOLD THAT STAR – Holiday Fair & Gift Basket Donations
Holiday Fair Date: November 22, 2025
Our next Holiday Fair Meeting will be held Saturday, October 25 at 11:00AM here at the church. Anyone interested in helping with the fair or preparations is welcome to join us. For more information, contact Sharon Kaczmarczyk at 774-313-0199. It’s never too early to start planning for the Holiday Fair! We invite you to donate a themed Gift Basket. If you supply the items, the fair committee has baskets and clear cellophane for wrapping. Please include a list of the items and their prices to help with fair pricing.
Donation Drop-off Times:
- Annex: Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Church Office: During regular office hours
Our Holiday Fair is known far and wide as the “best on the Cape”. And part of this reputation is because of our Gift Basket area. In 1989 the United Methodist Women 4 circles each donated 2 gift baskets. We sold all 8 quickly. Since then our gift basket room has grown. Some years we have sold up to 120 baskets! All in thanks to your donations. This is a fun Mother/daughter project, or friends project, or couples project. Do one, do two, do three! All you need to do is purchase items for a themed gift basket. We will wrap it and label the contents. Please attach your name and cost of items, so you can price it correctly. Baskets sell best if we can price them $25 – $35.00.
Basket themes already in:
1. Everyone Loves Peanuts – Charles Schultz style
2. Hello Kitty, and Friends3. Christmas Family Fun
4. Bird Lover’s Delight
5. Let’s Play Pickleball
6 and 7. Five gift cards
8. Kids Building Box
9. Tea basket
10. Travel Box
11. Under the Sea
12. Ready for Yoga
13 and 14. Coffee and Snacks
15. Sleep, sleep, sleep
16. Shake Shack gift card
17. Starbuck’s gift card
18. Feet and Nail care
19. DD gift cards
20. How does your Garden Grow?
21. Spa Day
22. Baby Basket
23. Let’s Go Fishing
24 and 25. Mug Full of Reese’s
26. Game Night
27 and 28. Kid’s Giant Box of Crafts
They are all great! THANK YOU!
Questions about gift baskets? Contact Susan DeMartino at 508-648-4844.
The Chocolate Room is Back for 2025!
We’re calling all chocolate lovers and makers — we need your help to make this year’s Chocolate Room a sweet success! Do you have a favorite chocolate candy, snack, or sauce you enjoy making? Everything is welcome: all kinds of fudge, bark, chocolate-covered pretzels, cocoa mixes, sauces, and even homemade peanut butter cups.
Not a baker? No problem — you can still get creative by filling a festive container with treats like M&M’s, Ghirardelli, or Lindt chocolates.
Please bring your candies and chocolate creations on Friday, November 21, 2025, so they can be packaged and priced.
Questions? Contact Kathy Silvia at 508-400-2964.
The Holiday Fair Cookie Table!
The Holiday Fair Cookie Table would love to have a batch of your favorite homemade cookies so that we can have a wide variety of cookies to offer at the fair. Please make cookies small in size (about the size of an Oreo) and label with the type of cookie they are and whether they contain nuts or not. Please bring your cookies to the church on Friday, November 21. Call Laura Dunn at 508-221-3100 with any questions. Thank you!!
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.
✈️ Holy Land Trip – February 17, 2026
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…
🌈 Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop
- Closed: Wednesday, October 1 to Saturday, October 4
Rainbow’s End Shop Normal Hours & Donations Rainbow’s End is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We’ve stocked up on beautiful spring and summer clothing—come take a look! Have gently loved treasures you no longer need? Donations are welcome anytime the shop is open, until 2:00 PM. Thank you for supporting the shop—we can’t wait to see you soon!
Hercules Heater
Our Trustees purchased a Hercules heater to use in our church office. It turned out that the other heater could be repaired so we do not need this heater. It is advertised for $429. We want someone who needs it to have it for a reduced price of $350. It also comes with a 5 year warranty which costs extra to purchase. You can see it at the link below. The box has never been opened. If you are interested, please call the church office, 508-428-2811 or Heather 850-320-0123. Please go to this LINK for more information.
From the Outreach Team: 🥫 Food Pantry Collection – October 🥫
From Outreach Team: For October we will be collecting instant potatoes and gravy mix (no glass please) September was a HUGE success with numerous boxes of mac & cheese —- thank you for your continued support.
🍽️ Miracle Kitchen Needs You!
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
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
Coffee Hour Donation Basket: Contributions towards supplies can be made at the coffee hour table.
🌸 Donate Flowers for the Altar
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 #753843.
- 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 October. It is a time to extend our warmest wishes and share in the joy of their special day. This October, we have the following members celebrating their birthdays:
NOTE: If you do not want your birthday listed, please email sonja@ostervillechurch.com
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Luli Clark | 10/3 |
| Abbie Marques | 10/3 |
| Aussia Reed | 10/3 |
| Jane York | 10/9 |
| Juniper Bianco | 10/11 |
| Jacob Hillman | 10/11 |
| Michael Meyer | 10/12 |
| Paul Gannett | 10/15 |
| Wendy Lithwin | 10/16 |
| Cora Potter | 10/16 |
| Erion Young | 10/19 |
| William Jansen | 10/23 |
| Carl Riedell | 10/24 |
| Laine Jansen | 10/25 |
| Arnold Schertzer | 10/25 |
| John Schoenherr | 10/28 |
| Allen Morell | 10/29 |
| Maureen Junkin | 10/30 |
| Phoebe Eaton | 10/31 |