Winter Outerwear Drive
Through Sunday, January 28
In conjunction with our Women’s Epiphany Party, the entire congregation is invited to donate new or gently used winter outerwear to be shared with those in our community. Coats, hats, boots, warm socks, gloves, scarves, etc. are all needed!
Bring your donations to the box in the narthex by Sunday, January 28
Family Faith Nights
Resume January 10
Reminder that Family Faith Nights do not meet for the next two weeks. We resume on January 10. For a full calendar, with assigned meals for each week, check out those resources at our Groups page.
Adaptations to Fellowship
Because of varied schedules of our Shepherds, along with families who are taking winter trips, our Social Team is adapting our practice of fellowship after worship. Rest assured: each week after worship we will still have fellowship of some sort!
Every other week, starting January 7, we will have regular, full fellowship (what you’re used to!)
On the off weeks, starting January 14, we will have a simple fellowship. The hope is to have some cookies/bars in the freezer that we can pull out and serve with just a napkin.
Know that we will still observe days like Chocolate Fest, baptisms, etc. with a special fellowship time as they arise.
With that in mind, here’s what our Social Team is looking for:
- People to serve every other week for full fellowship
- People to prepare cookies/bars in advance that can be frozen
- People who are willing to start coffee and set up tables on weeks we have simple fellowship. No clean up required!
If you are willing to help in any of these ways, check out the sign up sheets in the narthex and/or contact Colleen Bentz.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 28
Each January we set aside a Sunday to celebrate our shared ministry together at SOTC during our annual meeting. During this time, we will review the year, vote on nominated leaders, and hear reports from our president and treasurer. All are welcome to join us as we give thanks for the ways God has been at work in and through our Shepherds in the past year!
Note that after the meeting, we will have a potluck. Please sign up in the narthex with what you’d like to share! (main dish, side, salad, dessert)
Game Night
Sunday, February 4, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Before joining with others for the Super Bowl weekend on the following weekend, join your Shepherds for a game night!
Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite games.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 14, 7:00 pm
Though it may seem strange to be thinking about Lent after we just celebrated Christmas, we have an early Lent coming up this year!
Make sure to mark your calendars to join us as a part of your Valentine’s Day celebrations!