Annual Report and Meeting
Sunday, January 28
This coming Sunday we’ll gather for our annual meeting follow worship. Click here to access our annual report and/or pick up a copy in the narthex next time you’re at church.
After the meeting, we WILL have a potluck! If you signed up to bring a dish, you’ll receive a reminder email later this week. If you did not sign up to bring a dish to share, but you will be able to join us, consider bringing something to contribute!
Shepherding Team Sign Up – 2024
Sign Up through Sunday, February 11
Each year in January and February we ask Shepherds to consider how they may be called to serve on a Shepherding Team in the coming year. If you’re feeling called to serve on one of our Shepherding Teams this year, click here to be taken to an online sign up, or sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex.
Even if you are currently on a team, please re-sign up. If you are currently on a team but would no longer like to be on that team, simply do not sign up. As a courtesy, reach out to either Pastor Aleese or your team lead to indicate your desire not to continue so we do not follow up with you.
Thanks for your contributions as a part of our faith community!
Winter Outerwear Drive
Through Sunday, January 28
Last week to bring in your warm winter outerwear! Coats, hats, boots, warm socks, gloves, scarves, etc. all welcome. Thanks for sharing God’s love to our neighbors in the greater Muscatine community!
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.
Lent Midweek Gatherings
Wednesday, February 21 – March 20,
5:30 – 7:00 pm
This year we have the privilege of joining with Wesley United Methodist, Faith United Church of Christ, Island United Methodist, and First Presbyterian as we journey through the season of Lent!
Starting on Wed, Feb 21 we’ll gather from 5:30-7 (meal included!). Together we’ll eat, hear Scripture, discuss questions in groups, have an intergenerational activity, and pray. Throughout the season, we’ll focus on the spiritual discipline of evaluating what the heart treasures.
To help us accurately plan, RSVP using this link or in the narthex if you’re planning on joining us!
Grief Share Support Group
Beginning Sunday, February 4 @ 12:30 pm @ Wesley
Have you lost a loved one and are grieving his/her death? Or, do you know someone who has?
Wesley is beginning a Grief Share Support Group in early February. At GriefShare you’ll watch a weekly video with counsel and insights from respected grief experts and relatable personal stories—followed by a time of sharing and support. Session topics include what’s normal in grief; how to handle difficult emotions; and what to do with regrets, questions, and worries. For more information, contact Jessica Hall at 563-263-1596 or visit griefshare.org.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 14, 7:00 pm
Yep, the date is correct! Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year! Make sure to mark your calendars as a part of your Valentine’s Day celebrations as you remember and give thanks for the greatest gift of love.
Luther College Nordic Choir in Davenport
Saturday, January 27, 7:30 pm
Luther College Nordic Choir, the flagship choir of Luther, will be performing at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (2136 N Brady St., Davenport) on Sat, January 27 @ 7:30pm. Tickets ($20 adult / $10 student) may be purchased in advance and will also be available at the door one hour prior to the concert.