| Date | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day | 9:00 am: OA Group 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End Open |
| Sunday, February 15 | 8:30 am: Early Worship (Sanctuary) — Live stream on Facebook 10:00 am: Worship & Sunday School (Sanctuary) — Live stream on YouTube |
| Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day | 9:00 am: Lend-a-Hand 5:30 pm: Spanish Class 7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group |
| Tuesday, February 17 | 9:00 am: Yoga 10:00 am: Men’s Fellowship Group 6:00 pm: Esprit Bingo |
| Wednesday, February 18 – Ash Wednesday | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End Open 12:30 pm: Bridge Group 1:15 pm: Chair Yoga 6:00 pm: Soup & Bread Supper 7:00 pm: Ash Wednesday Worship Service 7:00 pm: Narcotics Anonymous |
| Thursday, February 19 | 9:00 am: Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End Open 3:15 pm: Staff Meeting |
| Friday, February 20 | 10:00 am: Al-Anon 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End Open |
| Saturday, February 21 | 9:00 am: OA Group 9:00 am: Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Rainbow’s End Open |
| Sunday, February 22 | 8:30 am: Early Worship (Sanctuary) — Live stream on Facebook 10:00 am: Worship & Sunday School (Sanctuary) — Live stream on YouTube |
Sunday Worship – February 15, 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: When Heaven Breaks Through
Scripture Readings: Exodus 33: 12-23 Luke 9:28-43a
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
Running For a Cause
Please support Diane Huban as she runs the Boston Marathon on behalf of FamilyAid, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families experiencing homelessness. FamilyAid provides wrap-around services for the entire family, offering a comprehensive range of programs designed to help families achieve long-term stability and independence.
To help Diane reach her fundraising goal of $10,000, please consider making a donation.
Donate online:
https://givengain.com/project/diane-raising-funds-for-familyaid-boston-114397
Cash or checks made payable to Diane Huban may be dropped off at the church.
To learn more about FamilyAid and its mission, visit:
https://familyaidboston.org
Please note: To ensure Diane receives credit toward her goal, all donations should be made directly through her fundraising page.
Vacation Bible School 2026
It’s time to start thinking about VBS 2026!
Dates: August 17–21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: 4 (potty trained) through 5th grade
Theme: Rainforest Falls — Exploring the Nature of God
We invite you to consider volunteering and helping make this year’s Vacation Bible School a meaningful experience for the children in our community. Your time and talents can make a lasting difference as we share God’s love in a fun, welcoming environment. For more information or to volunteer, please see Pastor Rebecca.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 18 | Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Supper at 6:00 PM • Ash Wednesday Worship Service at 7:00 PM |
| February 24 (Tuesdays begin) | Lenten Bible Study: Book of Acts – 6:30 PM weekly |
| February 28 | Acoustic Mid-Winter Coffee House 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| March 6 | World Day of Prayer – 11:00 AM in the sanctuary, luncheon to follow (volunteers needed) |
| August 17–21 | Vacation Bible School 2026 – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, ages 4 through Grade 5 |
Join Us for World Day of Prayer — A Time to Rest and Reflect
Join us for a special World Day of Prayer service, prepared this year by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Nigeria.
Friday, March 6, 2026
11:00 AM
Held here at our church
Followed by a light luncheon and fellowship
All are welcome. Come for prayer, reflection, and community as we gather in faith and unity.
Wheels for Zeb
Drivers are needed to bring Zeb Olsen to the 10:00 AM Sunday service. Sign up on the calendar in the church office. Pickup: 1 Buckskin Path, Centerville. Thank you for helping make church accessible for all.
Shop at the Rainbow’s End!
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!
“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. Brochures are in the Solarium! |
| 🎶 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 |
