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November had been designated as Staff Appreciation Month. Below, you’ll find a list of our dedicated staff members and the roles they fulfill:

• Daniel Shinabarger – Director of Music: Daniel is responsible for the development, oversight, and direction of the church’s music program.  He works with the Pastor to select and provide music for worship and other gatherings (Christmas Eve, Lent, Maundy Thursday, Beach church, etc) He directs the church Choirs, and works with various music groups. 
• Rachel Young – Manager, Rainbow’s End: Rachel manages the Thrift shop, works with volunteers, consigners, and customers, and oversees day-to-day operation and management of the store. This includes managing the volunteer schedule, coordination substitutes, overseeing the pricing of items, depositing monies at the end of the day, accepting donations, etc. She also educates customers on upcoming specials, programs, and church events.
• Jane Gray – Operations Manager: Jane provides secretarial and administrative support to the Pastor, and the Church community.   She develops, produces, and distributes bulletins, newsletters, inserts, directories, etc.   She takes care of all of the financial secretary’s duties including weekly deposits, recording individual giving records, maintaining membership records and maintains computer records of all financial and individual information.
• Ann German – Church Bookkeeper: Ann works with the Finance Committee, the Finance Secretary/Treasurer (Jane Gray) to support the financial sustainability of the church.  She pays all bills, reimbursement requests, interprets monthly reports provided by payroll provider, enters data into Quickbooks, issues 1099’s, distributes monthly and quarterly financial reports to the Finance committee, reconciles bank statements, and many other financial duties.
• Sonja Sheasley – Communications Manager: Sonja manages the website, keeps the social media channels active, ensures timely distribution of tidings, as well as various side projects including designing flyers, advertisements, and supporting events like the church auction.  She has done significant work on the church website, including a new church brochure.

This Sunday, November 24, during the 10 AM service, we will present the notes of appreciation collected throughout the month. If you haven’t written yours yet, there’s still time! Place your note in the designated basket at the church and join us for this meaningful moment of gratitude. We look forward to seeing you there!

SAVE THE DATES

• Sunday December 8, 2:00 pm – Esprit Holiday Concert
• Wednesday December 18, 6:30 pm – Christmas Sing-along

New Directories are available. You may pick one up in the office. They will be on the counter under in in house mailboxes.

Rainbow’s End Shop Hours & Donation Information Open: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Donations: Treasures you no longer need can be dropped off anytime the shop is open until 2:00 PM. We’re excited to offer Inspire T-shirts for sale — $10 for adults and $7 for children. Thank you for supporting the shop, and we look forward to your visit! Note: We’re also in need of newspapers, packing paper, and paper bags to wrap items for our customers.Please note that we will be closed on Saturday, November 23 as we join in the festivities of the Osterville United Methodist Church Holiday Fair from 9 AM to 2 PM. Additionally, we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day  and Black Friday to give our team time to enjoy the holiday.

Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Anne Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.  If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.

Miracle Kitchen Needs You 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.

Bright Promises is collecting goods for deployed military personnel. Hand warmers, PB Nature Valley granola bars, Body Wash, Body Lotion, Hand Lotion Chewing Gum. There is a Basket in the Solarium for these items.

Coffee Hour Donation Basket: Contributions towards supplies can be made at the coffee hour table.

Altar: To donate, sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium. Arrangements are $50.

Fellowship Opportunities for You!

• 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 is taking a hiatus until Tuesday, January 29, 2025. On that date we will be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Please check in for suggested reading In the meantime.
• 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.

PS: If you need help with small jobs at home like moving a piece of furniture changing high light bulbs, replacing smoke detector batteries, please feel free to call the church office to inquire about getting help.