Mark Your Calendars
| Date | Time & Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, February 21 | 9:00 am – OA Group 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Sunday, February 22 | 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 |
| Monday, February 23 | 9:00 am – Lend-a-Hand 5:30 pm – Spanish Class 7:00 pm – Men’s Study Group |
| Tuesday, February 24 | 9:00 am – Yoga 10:00 am – Men’s Fellowship Group 6:00 pm – Esprit Trivia 6:30 pm – Book of Acts Lenten Study |
| Wednesday, February 25 | 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 26 | 9:00 am – Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open 6:00 pm – Esprit Players |
| Friday, February 27 | 10:00 am – Al-Anon 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Saturday, February 28 | 9:00 am – OA Group 9:00 am – Yoga 10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Rainbow’s End Open |
| Sunday, March 1 | 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 |
Sunday Worship – February 22, 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: Making Choices. – Pastor Rebecca Mincieli
Scripture Readings: Genesis 2: 15-18; 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-11
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”- Matthew 4:1-4
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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
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 24 | Lenten Bible Study Begins: 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 March we will be collecting cold cereal, oatmeal, cream of wheat, grits and breakfast bars 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 March is a time to extend our warmest wishes and share in the joy of their special day. This March, we have the following members celebrating their birthdays: NOTE: If you do not want your birthday listed, please email sonja@ostervillechurch.com
March Birthdays
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Kaiyla DeMartino | March 1 |
| JoAnn Shrum | March 1 |
| Cullen Reid | March 4 |
| Trevor Sayers | March 4 |
| Diane Hambree | March 7 |
| Marilynn Frazier | March 9 |
| Joan Frederick | March 13 |
| Sandy Nabhan | March 13 |
| Cindy Frazier | March 14 |
| Priscilla Tinsley | March 14 |
| Lisa Kerkorian | March 14 |
| Jimmy Van Leeuwen | March 15 |
| Maxwell Cotton | March 17 |
| Patty Morell | March 17 |
| Brooke Whiteley | March 21 |
| Herb Taylor | March 23 |
| Linda McKeown | March 29 |
| Karin Liiv | March 30 |
| Katrina Malakhoff | March 31 |
