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Together in Christ – We Worship
Message from Daniel Shinabarger, Music Director: Hello everyone! We are hoping to restart our choir. Anyone who would like to join the choir should give me a call at 857-919-0238. We are planning to have rehearsals on Thursdays from 7pm until 8:30pm starting on September 15. To get us started, I would like to have as many vocalists as possible join to sing “Child of God” on Sunday, September 11. I look forward to getting the choir back together and having new people join.
The Church Bell Rings Again! Read this article and watch a video message from Pastor John! Go to Church bell will ring again on 9/11: United Methodist Church in Osterville restores historic treasure – The United Methodist Church | Osterville (umcchurches.org)
Become a part of our Dream Team! We always need Lay Readers, Ushers, Closers, Coffee Hour crews, and people to run slide shows during worship service. It does take many people to have our services run smoothly each Sunday. Participating in these ways will make you much more familiar with our wonderful congregation and church. Please contact MaryAnne Farley at 1 (774) 487-0719 or booklover126@comcast.net.
Rally Sunday! Sunday School begins on September 11 with a Rally Sunday Celebration. Registration is from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM in the solarium for children ages 3 to Grade 8. Children will attend worship with their families until the Children’s Message, after which they will attend class. We have a team of dedicated teachers. Please join us! For more information, please call Heather Wolfe at 508-771-4354 or the Church Office at 508-428-2811.
A Bible Study continues Thursday mornings at 10 am in the solarium during the summer. We will study the scripture that will be read the following Sunday. Come when you can. Don’t worry about signing up. Don’t worry about having any experience studying the Word. Bring a friend. We will be in the cool air of the solarium. All are welcome.
Arrangements for Sunday services are available for $50. You choose whom you wish to honor and what Sunday you would like. Call Jane at 508-428-2811 or sign up on the calendar in the sanctuary if you are interested.
Coffee Hour: If you can help with Coffee hour, please give Sharon Kaczmarczyk a call. 774-313-0199.
Worship with Us
Sunday services are at 830 am outside in the Blaine Taylor Chapel
and at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary.
(If you are feeling unwell, tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please stay home.)
Together in Christ—We Pray
Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John at 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719.
Committed to Serve—We are Making a Difference Together!
Yard Sale last Saturday was another winner! We made almost $3200.00 for the church. Without the wonderful help we get from the volunteers and your very generous donations, this would not be possible. Thank you to all who assisted. We are planning to have another sale on September 17, and once again need donations and assistance. Please call JoAnn Shrum at 508-776-7614.
“Deck the Halls” Holiday Fair – We are looking for help to make Christmas Tree Decorations and other small Christmas gifts. We will be meeting once per week for the next ten weeks in the church conference room. Please give Linda Fermino a call if you can give her a hand. 508-237-5781.
There is a display of empty baskets in the Solarium. Have an idea? Please take a basket and fill it up. Questions? Call Sue DeMartino 508-648-4844.
Getting desperate! We need photos and artwork for our Christmas calendar, our note and Christmas cards. Please look on your phone and text or email some photos to Jane at the office. Any artwork would be terrific. Give the office a call with any questions, 508-428-2811.
September 2022 Collection for UMCO Pantry: Thanks to all who supported the kids who just went back to school. This month we are going Italian. We need all kinds of dry pastas, Marinara Sauce, Meat Sauce, Alfredo Sauce and Pesto. (try to stay away from glass containers) Canned Tomatoes, Tomato paste and canned Parmesan Cheese too. In addition to Italian food, canned vegetables are welcome too.
Church Book Group. We will meet on the Third Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. 11 am at the church. Everyone is invited…..it’s an hour of discussion, chat and sharing…..about books we’ve read and will read. Alice suggested we read a books by Colleen Hoover because she’s always on the Best Seller List…….Why? Her books listed in Boston Globe on Aug. 28 are these: VERITY, UGLY LOVE, and NOVEMBER 9. They are paperback fiction. Bu t she has written many, many others also. Why not come on Sept. 20 and share your opinions and thoughts about Colleen Hoover!
Calling all Women of the Church to a Special Reception on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:30 pm in Fred Curtis Hall for dessert and to learn more about the mission and ministry of the United Women In Faith, formally United Methodist Women. Marlene Weir, a longtime member of our church and also a member of the Cason United Methodist Church in Delaray Beach, will be our speaker. Currently she is the President of their United Women in Faith unit. She will enlighten us on the work of this very special organization. Please join us and bring a friend. No need to reply. If any questions, please contact Lois Taylor 617-460-3009 or Jackie Schrafft 908-377-4811.
Rainbow’s End, is Open. You can shop Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 10:30am-3pm You can also support the shop by donating items Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 11 am – 2 pm. Please do not leave any items in or outside the shop. If you cannot donate during these specific hours, please contact store manager, Pamela Turner, 508.428.5304. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for supporting our staff, volunteers, and the church.
