Change of Plans for Canoeing at Deep Lakes!
Between SOTC, Grace, and Zion, we didn’t have a sizable response for canoeing to justify a separate time just for our congregations. But, that doesn’t mean you still can’t canoe! Join the Conversation Board down at Deep Lakes during anytime they have public canoe hours. On July 6,7, 11, and 12, public canoe hours are from 6-8pm. On July 9 and 10, public canoe hours are from 3-5pm. Questions? Contact Dave Bakke.
Outdoor Worship, Ice Cream Social Fundraiser, Family Night…Oh My!
Join us for worship, ice cream, fellowship, service to our community, and family fun!
- Outdoor worship, 9:00 am | You bring a lawn chair and we’ll provide the rest!
- Ice Cream Social Fundraiser | Stick around after worship for a sweet treat. Consider offering a special offering as our fundraiser will be given toward the Diversity Services Center of Iowa, an organization highlighted by our Stewardship Team in May.
- Family Night, 6:00 pm | Young adults and families with high school aged and below youth are welcome to join us for a night of fun! In June we gathered outside for a bonfire and had hot dogs and s’mores while playing lawn games. Families – watch for an email from Mackenzie to coordinate our meal.
Looking forward to a great Sunday with you all in various ways!
Vacation Bible School
Sunday, July 10 – Thursday, July 14, 5:30-8:00 pm
It’s almost here! VBS is just around the corner. Here’s how you can participate:
1. Register your child(ren). Please register ASAP!
2. Contribute to the Service Project benefitting the Domestic Violence Shelter. Throughout the week, kids will be encouraged to bring donations to support our local Domestic Violence shelter. Want to participate yourself? Check out this donation list and bring any donations to church by Sunday, July 10.
Fall 2022 Adult Faith Formation Covenant Groups
For the past few weeks, you’ve likely heard an invitation to consider adult faith formation groups for the coming year. Looking to hear a bit more about these groups? And where they came from? In the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing three videos to provide further information.
To allow time for everyone to have the opportunity to offer thier interest, we have extended the deadline to complete the interest form through July 10. Also note that we will host an interest meeting at Shepherd on July 17 following our worship and ice cream social.
Willing to Volunteer Read to Children?
In an effort to close or narrow the achievement gap in literacy, Grace Lutheran offers a literacy program providing free tutoring services to 1st and 2nd grade children from neighboring schools who need support in reading. Looking to the coming school year, Grace is looking for volunteers to read one-on-one with the children from 4:00 – 5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. Volunteers help as often as they like, and schedule can be adjusted as needed. The sole responsibility of the volunteer is to read to children! Volunteers can be 7th graders through 90+. High School students have been able to apply this service to earning a silver cord. If interested, contact Deb Holliday (563-299-2145) or Karen Woods (563-260-58-46) for more details.
SOTC Camp Out
Sat, Aug 27 – Sun, Aug 28
It’s back! After being on hiatus for a few years, we’re returning to school with a camp out on our back lawn. Join us either for just the evening, or for the entire night. The next morning we will have outdoor worship on our lawn.