Thanks for preparing for Christmas with us!
At the close of worship this past weekend, we completed our Christmas decorating by dressing our tree together! Thanks for doing your part to help us prepare for the coming of Christ’s birth!
Support Muscatine Youth Performing this Season
We have a number of our youth (and some adults!) performing this upcoming holiday season! Mark your calendars to support them and be sure to congratulate them after their concert!
Wesley’s Lessons and Carols, featuring Muscatine Youth Choirs –
Sunday, December 10 @ Wesley United Methodist Church @ 2:30 pm
Featuring Amelia Vircks
Saints Mary and Mathias School Christmas Concert –
Sunday, December 10 @ St. Mathias Church @ 4:30 pm
Featuring Holden Brockert
Muscatine High School Choir Concert –
Monday, December 11 @ Muscatine High School @ 7:30 pm
Featuring Owen Christy
Susan Clark Junior High Orchestra Concert –
Tuesday, December 12 @ Susan Clark @ 6:30 pm
Featuring Elyse Eichelberger
Saints Mary and Mathias School Band Concert –
Wednesday, December 13 @ St. Mathias School @ 6:30 pm
Featuring Holden Brockert
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary School Winter Concert –
Thursday, December 14 @ Louisa-Muscatine Elementary @ 1:30 pm
Featuring Amelia Vircks
Muscatine High School Winter Glow Concert –
Friday, December 15 @ Wesley United Methodist Church @ 7:00 pm
Featuring Owen Christy
Susan Clark Junior High Choir Concert –
Tuesday, December 19 @ Susan Clark @ 6:30 pm
Featuring Elyse Eichelberger
Advent Devotionals and Devotional Cards Available
Looking for a way to take what we’ll be doing on Sunday mornings during Advent and incorporate it into your journey of faith? Consider using one or more of the following. Note that in-print resources cannot be shared digitally because of copyright guidelines.
- Devotional Book: offering commentary, poems, music, and imagery to ponder. Found in the narthex.
- Devotional Cards: similar from previous seasons, offering prompts for journaling, activities, and prayer. Found in the narthex.
- Family Advent Calendars: calendars have been mailed to families. If you’d like one and didn’t get one, contact the church office.
- Social Media Posts: each week we’ll post about three thoughts to ponder. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
Looking for something to listen to this holiday season?
Ever find yourself in the car? Or, needing something to listen to as you get going in the morning? Check out this playlist that follows our overall Advent theme. You might even hear some of these pieces played in worship this season!
This playlist is a part of the Spotify platform. Even if you are not a Spotify user, you can still access the playlist to view what songs are on it. If you want to listen to any of the songs, you will need to create an account (sign up for a free version! it’s worth it!)
Blessings as you listen, as you watch, and as you pray this Advent season!
Updated Directories
You may have noticed some new faces in our flock! Updated contact and narrative directories may be found on our website under the “members” tab in the top right corner.
What Sparks Joy for You?
What sparks joy for you? Maybe it’s being with other people, maybe it’s a practice, maybe it’s cooking a favorite recipe, maybe it’s listening to a specific song. Whatever sparks joy for you, capture it, and post it on our bulletin board. Add your pictures, recipes, poems, quotes, and experiences throughout Advent!
Shepherd Christmas Party
Sunday, Dec 17, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Join us for a night of games, fellowship, and fun! Bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share.
Christmas Eve Worship
Sunday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm
After our final Advent worship on the morning of December 24, we gather to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Worship will include special music and a candlelight service while singing Silent Night.