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Church Picnic Sunday September 15th, at 3 PM at Dowses Beach. Bring your own lunch and a lawn chair, and we’ll meet by the big red umbrella. We’ll provide ice cream for dessert, and if you’d like, bring a game to share. Let’s enjoy some great fellowship in the beautiful weather!

We’re also launching our Secret Prayer Pals Project, a wonderful way to connect through prayer. To join, simply put your name and address in the Secret Prayer Pal box. Tomorrow, you’ll draw a name to pray for, but if you can’t be at church, just contact Jane in the office by phone or email, and we’ll make sure you’re included. Over the next two months, send at least three anonymous notes of encouragement to your pal, and we’ll reveal our Prayer Pals at the Harvest Supper on November 9th and during church on November 10th. It’s a fun and meaningful way to pray for one another. As Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

The next Church Council Meeting is scheduled for September 25th at 7 PM in the Solarium. You can also join via Zoom – details will be sent out by email soon. Hope many of you can attend!

• • Food Pantry: Collecting MAC AND CHEESE for local food pantries throughout September.
  • Yard Sale: The last one of the season will be held on September 28th. Volunteers are appreciated.
  • Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop: Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If you have treasures to donate, please bring them in during store hours, with drop-offs accepted until 2:00 PM. We are also selling Inspire T-shirts—$10 for adults and $7 for children. Thank you for supporting the shop, and we look forward to seeing you! Interested in volunteering or donating? Call 508-428-2811 to help.
  • Greeters and Ushers: Volunteers needed. Call Mary Ann Farley at (774) 487-0719.
  • Miracle Kitchen: Help prepare sandwiches, salads, and desserts for the monthly luncheon. Contact Patty Kilmain at 617-894-4858.
  • 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.
    
  • Holiday Fair Workshop: Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Annex to work on crafts for the November fair. Contact Sue DeMartino at 508-648-4844.
  • The OH WHAT FUN! GALLERY is seeking donations of handcrafted items from our talented congregation for the upcoming Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 23rd. We’re looking for woodworking, artwork, stained glass, quilts, pillows, needlepoint, jewelry, sea glass, knitted goods, woven baskets, and artistic floral arrangements. Put your creativity to work and contribute to this festive event! For more information or to donate, please contact Jackie Schrafft at 908-377-4811 or Sharlene Moran at 774-487-1619. Thank you for your support!
  • Gift Basket Room: The GIFT BASKET ROOM is once again asking for your help to create themed baskets for the “Oh What Fun!” fair. Baskets priced between $25.00 and $45.00 sell the fastest, but all donations are welcome! Use your imagination, and we’ll take care of wrapping your basket in clear cellophane with a ribbon. Please leave prices on your items to assist with pricing. Donations can be dropped off with Jane in the office or brought to the Annex on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Thank you for your support! – Sue DeMartino and Ellie Eaton.
  • Coffee Hour Donation Basket: Contributions towards supplies can be made at the coffee hour table.
  • Altar Flowers: To donate, sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium. Arrangements are $50.
  • Outreach Team: From the Outreach Team: A million thanks, Church Family, for the new backpacks and school supplies! Your generosity has blessed students in need at Barnstable Community Innovation School (K-3), Barnstable United Elementary (grades 4 & 5), and Barnstable Intermediate School. Now, for September, let’s see how many boxes of macaroni and cheese we can collect for the guests of the Salvation Army, Safe Harbor Women’s Shelter, CHAMP Homes, and the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center. Thank you for your continued support!

Fellowship Opportunities

• Men’s Fellowship: Every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. All men are welcome.
• Bible Study: Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. We study the scripture for the upcoming Sunday.
• Youth Group: Sundays from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Online Prayer Group: Email Mary Anne at booklover126@comcast.net to join.
• Book Group: Meeting on September 24 at 11:00 AM in the Parlor to discuss “The Women” by Kristin Hannah.
• Mindfulness Yoga: Thursdays at 2:00 PM. All levels are welcome. Contact Karen Cheromcha at 508-397-7938.
• Choir: Interested in joining the choir? Contact Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
• Children/Youth Choir Rehearsals: After the 10:00 AM service.