Easter Flowers
Donations through Sunday, March 17
This year we will be purchasing flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter. In contrast to previous years, your donation will not equate to one plant. The change is so we can purchase higher quality plants to last throughout the season. Number of plants purchased will be base on total donations. Cost is $10. A sign up sheet is in the narthex where you may pay via cash/check or go through Tithe.ly.
Christian Day Camp Registration is NOW OPEN!
Elementary – June 11 – 14; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Middle School – June 25 – 27; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Preschool Nights – June 17, July 1, July 15; 5:30 – 7:30 pm
If the warm weather has you thinking of summer, you’re not the only one! We’re looking toward Christian Day Camp this summer and are thrilled to announce that registration for elementary, preschool, AND middle school camps are now open!
Go to our camp website to get more information, to register, and to pay registration fees.
If you are willing to help make this summer of Christian Day Camp another success, we need volunteers! Go to our website and scroll to the bottom of sign up as one of our amazing volunteers!
Questions? Contact Christian Day Camp leaders and we’ll get back to you! If you’re willing to share flyers with those you know/at your work, click the age group to download and share! Elementary, Middle School, Preschool.
Re-Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Subscribe to @SOTCMuscatine
Recently, we’ve moved our YouTube Channel to get all Shepherd social media accounts under the same umbrella. Our previous YouTube account will remain as an archive account. Subscribe to @SOTCMuscatine for all the latest YouTube videos and livestreams!
Note: the link here for our worship livestream, along with the link on our website is correct.
Lent Midweek Gatherings
Wednesday, February 21 – March 20,
5:30 – 7:00 pm Hosted at Wesley Family Life Center (114 W 7th Street)
It’s tomorrow night! We’ll gather at the Wesley Family Life Center 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 reflect on the treasures that matter to us, why we store treasures, and the power these treasures have in our lives.
To help us accurately plan, RSVP using this link or in the narthex if you’re planning on joining us! Even if you don’t RSVP, you’re welcome to drop in!
Lent Opportunities at Grace and Zion
We’re mindful that each of us are on our own distinct spiritual journeys and therefore may need different opportunities to nurture our lives of faith. If participating in the Lenten Midweek Gatherings isn’t what you’re looking for, consider joining in what Grace or Zion are doing this Lent.
Grace – Worship on Wednesdays @ 6:00pm (starting February 21)
Midweek worship will be a series on Christian community. No meal served.
Zion – Worship on Wednesdays @ 5:30pm (starting February 21) with meal to follow
Midweek worship will be a series on Holy Lament using Holden Evening Prayer. Meal will follow worship.
Giving during the Season of Lent
Support Organizations on Wednesdays and Sundays
Each week for our Lenten Midweek Gatherings we will welcome a leader of a community organization to share about thier organization’s work and how we can be partners with them. To support these organizations, each Wednesday we will encourage participants to bring a donation as a part of thier Lenten discipline to share thier treasures with others. See the list below to get a glimpse who who we’re supporting and the donations needed.
Not able to join us on Wednesday evenings? Bring your donation the Sunday before to church and place it in the appropriate box in the narthex. We’ll make sure your donation makes it to the Wesley Family Life Center.
February 28 – Senior Resources
Donations – Hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deoderant, Kleenex, laundry detergent)
March 6 – Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Donations – twin bed sheets and pillows
March 13 – MCSA
Donations – socks and underwear (adults and kids)
March 20- Community Diaper Bank
Donations – size 4-7 diapers (all sizes welcome, sizes 4-7 most needed)
Chili Cook Off at Grace
Sunday, March 24, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
In collaboration with our local churches, we want to share with you a event coming up at Grace later in March! Mark your calendars to attend to taste some awesome chili, or sign up to bring your award-winning batch! Scan the QR code to sign up or call Grace at the number listed. Thanks for your support of ministries in our community!
Holy Week Schedule
Though we are just starting our Lenten journey, take note of Holy Week services on your calendar. Also note that we will not have a formal Easter breakfast this year, but we will still have a time for fellowship before worship and we will still have an egg hunt for the kids!
Palm Sunday Worship:
March 24 – 9:00 am
Maundy Thursday Worship:
March 28 – 7:00p pm
Good Friday Worship:
March 29 – 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday Fellowship:
March 31 – 8:00 – 8:45am
Easter Egg Hunt:
March 31 – 8:30 am
Easter Sunday Worship:
March 31 – 9:00 am
Good Friday Communion Instruction for Kids
Friday, March 29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
This past week parents of kids 5th grade and under should have received an invitation from Pastor Aleese and the Education Team to participate in a morning of learning as we learn about the sacrament of communion. If you have a child, or someone you know, who’d like to participate, and have not already contacted Pastor Aleese, please do so! All are welcome!