| Date | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday, January 31 | 9:00 am – OA Group 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Sunday, February 1 | 8:30 am – Early Worship (Sanctuary) – Live stream on Facebook 9:30 am – Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 am – Worship in the Sanctuary & Sunday School – Live stream on YouTube |
| Monday, February 2 | 9:00 am – Lend-a-Hand 5:30 pm – Spanish Class 7:00 pm – Men’s Study Group |
| Tuesday, February 3 | 10:00 am – Men’s Fellowship Group 10:30 am – Miracle Kitchen |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open 12:30 pm – Bridge Group 1:15 pm – Chair Yoga 7:00 pm – Narcotics Anonymous |
| Thursday, February 5 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Friday, February 6 | 10:00 am – Al-Anon 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Saturday, February 7 | 9:00 am – OA Group 9:00 am – Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Sunday, February 8 – Sonshine Sunday & The Souper Bowl | 8:30 am – Early Worship (Sanctuary) – Live stream on Facebook 10:00 am – Worship in the Sanctuary & Sunday School – Live stream on YouTube 6:15 pm – Souper Bowl Party (Fred Curtis Hall) |
Sunday – February 1, 2026
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.
Sermon: The Miracle of Love and Relationship
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Scripture Readings:
1 John 4:7–12, Luke 19:1–10
Worshipping online? Access our bulletin HERE.
United Methodist Church 57 Pond Street | Osterville, MA 02655 | 508-428-2811
Prayer Requests
Prayer is powerful! Submit yours 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
Beat the Winter Together!
One of the best parts of church life is simply spending time together! Sharing a meal, celebrating together, and showing up for one another. We’ve got several fun and meaningful gatherings coming up. Will you join us?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 8 | Sonshine Sunday! Super Bowl Party 6:15 pm in Fred Curtis Hall. GO PATS!!!! “Souper Bowl Sunday” Bring in a can of soup and give a small cash donation to help our local food pantries. |
| February 8 | Youth Group Superbowl Party at 5:30 PM |
| February 11 | Cure for the Winter Blues Dinner – 5:00 PM at Amari Ristorante, Sandwich. |
| February 18 | Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Supper at 6:00 PM |
| February 18 | Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 PM |
A Story Worth Revisiting
We’ve created a new page on our website dedicated to the story of our church’s growth, expansion, and the many faithful steps that brought us to where we are today. This page highlights the history behind our building, the vision for accessibility and inclusion, and the generosity that made it all possible.
We invite you to visit the page and watch the accompanying video, which brings this story to life and honors the many individuals whose faith, leadership, and generosity shaped our shared space. It’s a meaningful look back—and a reminder of the strong foundation we continue to build upon together.
👉 Visit the new page and watch the video on our website.
2025 Holiday Fair Gift Basket Wrap-Up
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated one—or several—gift baskets to this year’s Holiday Fair. Thanks to your generosity, we had 118 baskets for sale, and we sold every single one. A few even found happy homes after the fair during coffee hour!
The Gift Basket Room raised approximately $3,000 and continues to be one of the most popular areas of the fair—entirely because of you. Your creativity, thoughtfulness, and generosity truly made this effort a success and brought joy to many.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the local businesses that generously donated gift cards for our baskets:
- Smith Family Popcorn
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Spanky’s Clam Shack
- The Pancake Man
- Cape Cod Chocolatier
Looking ahead: if you receive gifts in baskets or decorative containers that you no longer need, please consider donating them—we’re happy to fill them again! We can also reuse packing peanuts from Amazon shipments. Thank you for keeping us in mind.
With gratitude,
Susan DeMartino
Gift Basket Chair
Wheels for Zeb
Want to help? A sign-up calendar is posted in the church office for volunteers who can give Zeb Olsen a ride to Sunday worship. Zeb lives at 1 Buckskin Path in Centerville and joins us for the 10:00 am service.
Saturday, January 31 is the Last Day of Rainbow’s Winter Sale
Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop is offering 30% off all purchases throughout the month of January!
Rainbow’s End is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Come in and see our new look! We have fancy new front windows!
With new merchandise arriving daily, there’s always something fresh to discover. Stop by often to see what’s new, find a great bargain, and support the important work of Rainbow’s End.
Have gently loved treasures you no longer need? Donations are welcome any time when the shop is open, until 2:00 PM. Thank you for supporting the shop—we can’t wait to see you soon!
PS: Rainbow’s End went a little viral on Facebook recently! We are so excited to see this community engagement!
The 2026 Pledge Campaign
Thanks to all who made a pledge to the I Am the Difference campaign! Together, we have pledges of over $253,000.
Pledges make up 60% of the income needed to support the mission and ministries of our church. The balance comes from sources such as plate offerings, donations, special offerings, use of our church and other buildings, and fund raisers. By pledging we know we can count on you! You Are the Difference. At our Church Council meeting we voted to fully fund all the committees including a 10% increase in Outreach. Our staff received raises. All because of your generosity. On top of all of this we will celebrate next Sunday the paying off of our mortgage.
Have you seen the new front on our Rainbow’s End shop? That work was done with generous donations as well. Your Stewardship Committee thanks everyone who makes all this possible.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians
“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.
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.
Opportunities to Serve!
🥫 Food Pantry Collection 🥫
For January we will be collecting canned or dried soup. 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.
🧶 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.
Volunteers Always Needed! Speakers, Greeters & Ushers
If you are interested in serving as a speaker, greeter, or usher, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to James Tinsley (508) 237-9226.
Fellowship Opportunities for You!
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Holy Land Trip – February 17, 2027 | Pastor John and Mary Beth have booked a Holy Land Trip departing February 17, 2027! There’s plenty of time to pray, plan, and prepare for this unforgettable journey through the sacred sites of the Bible. If you’re interested or would like more details, please contact them. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk in the footsteps of faith. |
| 🎶 Choir | Interested in joining? Contact Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238. |
| 🧘 Mindfulness Chair Yoga | Thursdays at 2:00 PM. All levels welcome. Contact Karen Cheromcha at 508-397-7938. |
| 🙏 Online Prayer Group | Email Mary Anne at booklover126@comcast.net to join. |
| ✨ Youth Group | Sundays, 5:30–7:00 PM. |
| 📖 Bible Study | Thursdays, 10:00–11:15 AM. Pastor John leads a discussion on the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Available on Zoom (Meeting Code: 753843). |
| 🤝 Men’s Fellowship | Tuesdays, 10:00–11:15 AM. All men are welcome. |
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 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: NOTE: If you do not want your birthday listed, please email sonja@ostervillechurch.com
| Name | Birthday |
|---|
| Claire Haworth | February 2 |
| Rachel Nabhan | February 2 |
| Michael Murphy | February 5 |
| Richard Weir | February 7 |
| Leann Arvanitis | February 10 |
| Melanie Davis | February 10 |
| Mary Ellen Nelson | February 10 |
| Marnie Sonnabend | February 10 |
| Alexander Nabhan | February 11 |
| John Mincieli | February 11 |
| Emmy Shea | February 16 |
| Brett Sullivan | February 19 |
| Heather Ogonowxky | February 22 |
| Lillian Werzanski | February 23 |
| Joyce Bartlett | February 26 |
| Joelle Potter | February 28 |
