River Bandits Reminders!
Those who bought tickets, a few reminders:
1. For those interested in carpooling from the SOTC parking lot, we will leave on Saturday, August 12 at 5:15pm.
2. For those who are not interested in carpooling, meet by the Will Call box at about 5:45/5:50pm.
If you have questions, contact Pastor Aleese.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
As we look to the Family Faith Night year, we are aiming to secure funding so that meals are either free, or at low cost, to our families. To make that happen, we are hoping to rely on Thrivent grants through action teams.
If you are a Thrivent member and have grants remaining for the year, contact Stacey Ramos (Zion) via email or cell phone (563-571-0363) for more specific instructions. She can help you through the process. Thank you in advance!
Elementary Teachers Needed
With Family Faith Nights approaching soon we are looking for teachers to help guide our kiddos. We will need 2 adults each night. Click here to sign up for the dates that work best for you.
Even if you are signed up or interested in being a part of the Big Questions adult group, we encourage you to consider serving our kids on a periodic basis. Questions? Contact Pastor Aleese.
Muscatine Youth, Children’s, and Littlest Angels’ Choirs Starting Soon!
Do you have a child in kindergarten through 12th grade that loves to sing, and is looking for more opportunities to shine? Consider being a part of the Muscatine Youth choirs through Wesley United Methodist Church under the direction of Dan Laavig and/or Sally Potter. See below for age-specific choirs:
Muscatine Youth Choir, 6th-12th grade
The choir rehearses on Sundays (starting August 27) from 3:30-4:45pm. Main performances are December 10 @ 2:30pm and May 12 @ 4pm, with additional singing opportunities expected.
Muscatine Children’s Choir, 3rd-8th grade
The choir rehearses on Monday (starting September 11) from 4:00-4:45 p.m. The choir’s main performances will be December 10 @ 2:30pm and May 12 @ 4pm, with additional singing opportunities expected.
Muscatine Littlest Angels’ Choir, K-2nd grade
The choir also rehearses on Monday (starting September 11) from 4:00-4:45. Their main performances will be December 10 @ 2:30pm and May 12 @ 4pm.
For more information, see the full flyer and register online!
Blessing of Backpacks and Distribution of Bibles
Sunday, August 27
We’re sending our kids – and adults! – back into the school year routine with a blessing! Bring your school backpack (or your work bag!) to worship on Sunday, August 27 and we’ll have a special blessing during the kids’ sermon. Kids/youth who are 3 years old, entering 3rd grade, and entering our middle school/confirmation program will also receive Bibles.
God’s Work Our Hands Day of Service
Sunday, September 10
God’s Work Our Hands is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the ELCA – one church, freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbor.
To join the whole church, SOTC will be participating in a service project (likely with our fellow ELCA congregations in Muscatine). Stay tuned for more information, and if you’d like to help plan what happens, talk with Melissa Booth!