In Psalm 121, the writer tells us our help comes from the Lord. We can call on Him in our time of need. The Lord is also our keeper and protector.
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:2
This Week
Sunday, November 12:
8:30 am:Worship – Live stream available on Facebook
10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
Live stream available on our YouTube channel and Facebook
3:30 pm: Esprit
5:30 pm: Youth Group
Monday, November 13:
9:00 am: Lend A Hand
7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group
Tuesday, November 14:
9:00 am: Yoga
12:00 pm: Prayer Group
12:00 pm: Deadline for Saturday Tidings
Wednesday, November 15:
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
6:00 pm: Barnstable Newcomers’ Group
Thursday, November 16:
9:00 am: Yoga
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is Open
10:00 am: Bible Study
3:30 pm: Staff Meeting
Friday, November 17:
10:00 am: Al-Anon
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Saturday, November 18: Holiday Fair! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
9:00 am- 2:00 pm: Holiday Fair
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Sunday, November 19:
8:30 am: Early Worship in the Sanctuary
Live stream available on Facebook
10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
Live stream available on our YouTube channel
5:30 pm Youth Group
Together in Christ—We Worship
Sunday services are at 8:30 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary
(Sunday School in session at 10:00 am)
Sunday – November 12, 2023
Sermon: Asking God for Help
Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 121: 1-8, Psalm 46:1, John 14:15-18
Submit Prayer Requests: Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719
Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Anne Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.
Children/Youth Choir:
- Rehearsals: After the 10 am service
- Location: Choir room
- Many thanks to Kim Carey and Janet for their involvement in launching the Children/Youth Choir
Our Annual Fall Online Auction has come to a close, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who took part, whether by donating items, bidding or helping to spread the word. Thanks to your generous support, we successfully raised $4,561.00! We truly appreciate all your contributions. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Schrafft at 908-377-4811 or Sharlene Moran at 774-487-1619.
Church Holiday Fair: The Fair is next Saturday!! Please sign up to help on November 18th (or the week before)– Bake Cookies – Drop off that special Gallery Gift! Any help is such a blessing.
- Date: November 18th
- Details: We encourage you to sign up at the church to volunteer for the Church Holiday Fair. The theme for this year is “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow.”
Hanging of the Greens:
- Date and Time: Sunday, November 26th, from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Details: Save the date for our annual Hanging of the Greens event. Join us for food, Advent wreath crafts, sanctuary decoration, Christmas carols, and more. Everyone is welcome!
Fellowship
Interested in joining the Choir? If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
Willa Bradbury – 11/02
Alyssa Carlozzi – 11/28
Anthony DeMartino – 11/15
Sarah Frazier – 11/27
Anna Gannett – 11/01
John Holt – 11/24
Patrick Hough – 11/27
Deb Kennedy – 11/23
Isabella Norenberg – 11/06
Brinley Reid – 11/23
Connor Reid – 11/23
Caitlyn Sayers – 11/27
Kristiana Taylor – 11/17
Sara Tinsley – 11/19
Heidi Werzanski – 11/10
James York – 11/11
Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference
Increased Support for Our Ministries in 2024: Your Stewardship Committee wants you to know how your pledges will be spent in the coming year. Our budget supports our staff positions and our maintenance of the four buildings on our grounds (the church, the cottage, which is rented, our Annex where we prepare for the Holiday Fair and hold our yard sales, and Rainbow’s End). It has money for our office supplies and to maintain equipment such as the copier, funds for Missions, our Music Ministry, our Welcoming Committee, Children’s and Youth Ministries and our connectional church. Our increased costs for 2024 will include cost of living increases for our wonderful pastor and staff, an insurance premium that could increase as much as 25% to insure our four buildings, and small increases for all our ministry areas such as music and mission. Inflation is difficult for all of us. The Finance Committee works very hard to keep our
budget as low as possible while maintaining a ministry for growth and mission. Please prayerfully consider your support for your church in the coming year and return your pledge card to be blessed by Pastor John on Sunday, November 12.
You may also pick up an extra “I will Make a Difference” bookmark in the Solarium for a friend or neighbor!
Visit our Endowment Fund Page HERE
Alternative Giving for Christmas: The Outreach Committee is launching the Christmas campaign earlier this year than in past years to support Outreach and Mission opportunities. We will start on Sunday, 11/5, and finish by 11/30. This year we welcome you to join us in celebrating and supporting A Baby Center, CHAMP Homes, Dress-A-Live Doll, HAC (Housing Assistance Corporation through BIC cards), Foster Families, Miracle Kitchen, Safe Harbor Shelter, Veterans, plus our International Missions in Sierra Leone. Please see the Outreach Bulletin Board in the Solarium for more info.
This month of November we are continuing to collect Thanksgiving Foods. Please see the Poster on top of the Food Cupboard in the Solarium for suggestions that will help our food challenged neighbors have a lovely Thanksgiving and h ere are a few ideas. Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce and Jelly, Canned Green Beans, Corn and Squash, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Canned Turkey Gravy, Olives, Assorted Kinds of Nuts, Pumpkin Pie Mix. (Please no glass containers or fresh foods.)
Altar Flowers. 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 and leave it on her desk. The arrangements are $50.00. You may leave a check with your order or drop one off when convenient.
How You Can Help with Upgrade to Upstairs Parlor! If you have or know of anyone who has a gently used sofa, chairs or a small coffee table, please call Sharlene 774-487-1619 or Jackie 908-377-4811.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.
Miracle Kitchen needs help in preparing sandwiches, salads and desserts for the luncheon we do each month. If you can help, please call Patty Kilmain 617-894-4858.
Seeking Greeters and Ushers: Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Ann Farley a call. (774) 487-0719. If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-023
Rainbow’s End Open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am till 3:00 pm We are looking for men’s and women’s winter coats, jackets, hats, scarfs, gloves, shoes, boots, warn sweaters, shirts, golf tops and vests. All summer clothing is on sale! Come on in and pick up super bargains. Please do not leave Donations at the shop when it is Closed. You may drop off your donations Wednesday thru Friday 11 am till 2 pm. Speak to Pamela at the shop if you are interested in volunteering or send an email to Jane in our church office.
