Spring Clean Up Day
Saturday, March 16 starting @ 9:00 am
Our Property Team has some outside tasks to complete and would like your help! Primary tasks are to trim bushes and re-mulch our landscaping. Simply come ready to help! ALL ages welcome. For information about materials/supplies needed, contact Nick Gilbert or Kori Jorgensen.
Help us Prepare for Easter
Easter Egg Candy and Easter Flowers
Help us prepare for Easter in two ways!
1. Bring candy to fill eggs for our Egg Hunt on Easter morning (8:30 am). Candy must be wrapped. Bring to church by Sunday, March 24.
2. Sign up to sponsor Easter flowers in our sanctuary. 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 still $10. Sign up by commenting below or in the church office. Pay in person at church or via Tithe.ly.
Thanks for your help as we prepare for the news of Christ’s life given for us!
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.
Cell Tower Proposal Roundtable Discussions with Council
Sundays, March 10 and 17 immediately following worship
This past Sunday, Council announced to the congregation that we have recieved a proposal for a cell tower company to lease a portion or our land. SOTC would be compensated as a part of the lease. At this point, Council is still in the early stages of exploring this option.
In a desire to remain transparent, Council will host two roundtable discussions that will also include a short presentation of further information following worship on March 10 and 17. If you would like to be a part of this conversation, join us! If you are unable to attend, talk to a Council member (Delene McConnaha, Gladys Reif, Erin Jorgensen, Linda Adams, Kathy Dunham, Melissa Booth, Connie Hoekstra, Joanne Drinkall.)
Thank You!
Barb Swanson would like to thank everyone who purchased one of the crosses her husband, Mel, made with nails and wire. $143 was raised for our general offering. If you are interested in purchasing one for the season of Lent contact Barb.
Lent Midweek Gatherings
Wednesday, February 21 – March 20,
5:30 – 7:00 pm Hosted at Wesley Family Life Center (114 W 4th Street)
Heard about what we’re up to on Wednesday nights and still interested in joining us? Try it out! Last Wednesday we had a great meal, heard Scripture, and considered how Jesus makes us complete and urges us to let go of our treasures for the sake of our neighbor.
No need to RSVP at this point; simply show up! See below for information about donation drives we’re sponsoring to support local organizations.
Giving during the Season of Lent
Support Organizations on Wednesdays and Sundays
Thanks to those who have already given this Lent! Still want to contribute? Bring your donations to church the Sunday before and place it in the appropriate box in the narthex. We’ll make sure your donation makes it to the Wesley Family Life Center.
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)
Looking ahead to Holy Week
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!
Good Friday Communion Instruction for Kids
Friday, March 29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We’re excited to offer a special time for our kids 5th grade and under to 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!