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 kid’s sermon. Kids/youth who are three years old, entering 3rd grade, and entering our middle school/confirmation program will also receive Bibles.
Family Faith Night Kick-Off Coming Soon!
Wednesday, September 6 @ 6pm @ Grace
We’re PUMPED to start another Family Faith Night Year! ALL are welcome to participate! We’ve got groups for elementary kids, middle school youth, and adults. Each Wednesday we’ll start with a meal (provided) and then break into our separate groups.
For more information about Family Faith Nights (along with a schedule for the year), check out our groups page on our website and like Faith Together Muscatine on Facebook!
Elementary Teachers Needed
We need you! Would you be willing to help form our elementary kids from Shepherd, Grace, and Zion? We’re looking for elementary teachers on Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Already signed up for the adult Big Questions course? No problem. We encourage our adults to volunteer as leaders throughout the year. Adults will be floating in and out of our adult group week to week. Curriculum is provided, along with supplies.
Willing to help? Sign up below. Questions? Contact Pastor Aleese.
Iowa Bishop’s RAGBRAI Ride for Hunger Update
The Bishops’ RAGBRAI Team completed an awesome week biking across the state. Supported by the hospitality and generosity of SOTC and New Era, along with congregations across the state, the current team total is $63,273.
The three synods will continue adding to the total until September 1, so it’s not too late to join the cause! Be on the lookout for highlights of 50 ministries fighting hunger across Iowa along with photos and videos from the ride in the coming weeks.
Lutheran Disaster Response to Maui Fires
The significant loss of life and damage caused by the wildfires in Hawaii have turned our prayers and attention to mourning those lost, supporting the survivors and how Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) can assist with recovery.
If you’re looking for a way to offer support, consider giving through LDR. LDR is coordinating with the Pacifica Synod and other partners to assess the needs of people impacted by the wildfires. We will work with them to provide for immediate needs and long-term recovery amid the widespread destruction. Give online by clicking the button below.
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.
Soup Fest 2023
Sunday, November 5
Though fall is still on the horizon, we’ve already set a date for our Soup Fest.
If you’d like to be a part of the planning and coordination, contact Colleen Bentz. As we get closer to November, we’ll need soup cooks, pie bakers, servers, and a set-up/clean-up crew.
Mark your calendars and start spreading the word.