Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 27, 5:30 – 7:00 pm @ Grace
It’s this week! Hope to see you at Grace with costume and face mask! If you are hosting a trunk, reminder to be set up at Grace by 5:15pm. Questions? Talk to Cathy Bermel, Melissa Booth, or Judy Bartling.
Crafting for a Cause
Saturday, October 30, 9 am-12 pm
Thank you for all the crayons! Last Thursday some of our kiddos came together again to craft for the Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center. They will have the rubbing crayons they created for sale Saturday at Wesley Family Life Center (114 W 4th St). Any youth that would like to help sell our creations, contact Kathy. Adults, join us Saturday morning to help support MVCPC!
Names for All Saints Day Litany
Submit by October 31, used in worship on Nov. 7
Each year, the church celebrates All Saints Day – a day to remember all the saints in God’s Kingdom, especially those who have been baptized and those who have died in the past year. To honor those saints, we will include a litany for the saints as a part of worship on Sunday, November 7. If you would like a family member or friend included, submit their name, relation to you, and if they have been baptized/have died to the church office by October 31.
Final Push for Sharing the Good News Campaign
Thanks to your support, we have raised $1750 toward the Sharing the Good News Campaign!
Because we began this campaign a week later than anticipated, we are extending the time to contribute through Sunday, October 31. All funds will go toward our general fund. Contributions can be made online, offered within worship, or mailed/dropped off at the church office. Thank you for your support, Shepherds, as we join with God in what God is already doing in our midst!
We Have a Shed!
If you’ve been at SOTC in the past two weeks, you’ve likely noticed our new shed! We are so excited to begin using it so as to create space in our building for ministry! This past weekend, a crew began trenching to run cabling to the shed. This will allow electricity outside, along with WiFi access. Moving forward, our Property Team will be discussing and installing shelving. Once shelving is in place, “stuff” from inside the building can start making its way to the shed.
Note that the shed will remain locked for security. If you need access, there will be a key hung in the kitchen. Questions? Talk to Nick Gilbert or Kathy Dunham.
Congregational Budget Meeting
Saturday, November 21
This week, our Council will meet to review the entirety of the proposed 2022 budget. That budget, along with a narrative explaining significant changes, will be distributed to the congregation on November 7. Meeting for discussion and approval of budget will be held on November 21 following worship
Community Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday, November 24, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Join area churches in a Thanksgiving Eve worship service. Hosted by Church of the Living Water (3120 Park Ave W). Other participating churches include: Vineyard Church, Jesus Mission, Calvary Church, Wesley UMC, Musserville San Pablo. Pie social will follow worship.