Spring Cleaning at SOTC
Sunday, June 4, after worship
It’s that time of year again when the Property Team is asking for assistance in keeping the church building and grounds looking well kept.
If you are available to help on June 4, wear your service attire to worship, stick around after our Sunday service and help us check some tasks off our “to do” list.
If you are not available that day, check out the list in the narthex, sign up, and complete it at a time that is convenient for you. Thank you in advance for all your help!
Summer Book Club
Last week to indicate your interest!
By this point, you’ve likely heard of our book club for this summer. We’ll be reading two books: The Great Divorce by CS Lewis and Surprised by Hope by NT Wright. Disclaimer: Subject matter of The Great Divorce is not a reflection of marital divorce.
Throughout the summer, we’ll meet as a Book Club to discuss what we’re reading. The intent of Book Club is to experience what we’re reading together, allowing one another to walk alongside each other as we make new discoveries. For this reason, we encourage those who participate not to read ahead, but read in pace with one another.
Once our group is formed, we will send out links to purchase these two books, select a time to initially meet to set a schedule, and create a calendar of how far we are reading. Know that we will be breaking these books up into several chunks, allowing time to discuss sections at a time.
If you’re interested, sign up by Sunday, May 21. Questions? Talk to Andy Christy or Pastor Aleese.
Summer GOLF Nights!
June 11, July 16, August 20
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Throughout the school year, we hosted GOLF (Generations of Living Faith) nights. This summer, we’re extended these nights and we’re inviting other congregations to join the fun! Grace Lutheran, Zion Lutheran, and Faith United Church of Christ will be joining us for sure, and there is potential for more to come!
Because summer schedules are different than the school year, we’re adapting our time. We’ll begin with a meal from 5:30 – 6:00 pm and then have our time of learning and fellowship from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. To help plan for food and activities, we are asking people to RSVP one week prior to the event. You can RSVP online or using the paper form in the narthex. Paper forms can be put on Kathy’s desk in the main office.
All are welcome – families, adults, kids, individuals….EVERYONE!
VBS for Kids Ages 3-5
June 13-16, 10:00-11:30 am @ Grace
Many of our older youth are taking advantage of the Christian Day Camp – an ecumenical opportunity at Saulsbury Park. But, that leaves a gap for our younger kids. In response, area churches are organizing a VBS for kids ages 3-5. Host congregation will be Grace.
If you have a child who would like to participate, fill out this form and return it to the church office. Or, pick up a paper form in the narthex. Spread the word to families you know!
If you’re willing to assist as an adult/youth leader, contact Pastor Aleese.
Growing and Going Initiative
Our leaves are growing! Through your help, $1,930.00 of expenses have been paid for! Thank you for your support!
If you’d like to hop on board, take a leaf from the bulletin board, clip it to a check or cash, and put it in the offering plate or bring it to the main office as the offering is being counted. Or, if you’d like to donate through Tithe.ly, take the leaf, write your name and “Tithe.ly” on it, place it in the offering plate and offer your contribution online while selecting “Growing and Going.” Thanks for your support of the mission of Jesus through Shepherd of the Cross!
SOTC T-Shirt Sale
Have you seen some of our SOTC T-shirts, but don’t have one? Or, has yours become a bit tattered? Or, would you like a long-sleeved option?
In the coming weeks, we’ll be offering a t-shirt design to the congregation and an opportunity to order shirts. Both short-sleeved and long-sleeved options will be available. Color is a deep red with white lettering. Cost = $15/short sleeve, $20/long sleeve. For each shirt sold, SOTC will get $5!
Look for more information soon!
Change of Liturgy Setting in Worship
Beginning June 4
As one in the body of Christ, we are bound together by the Spirit. Though new to us at Shepherd, this summer we’ll be using a liturgy setting from the Catholic church.
Begin learning the music along with our musicians as they rehearse! Open this playlist when you’re in the car or cooking supper!