Family Faith Nights Resume
Wednesday, April 3
After a Lenten hiatus, Family Faith Nights resume tomorrow evening at Grace at 6:00 pm. April 3 is a service night. We will be doing two different service projects – one on site (wrapping diapers) and one off site (park clean up). Come for the meal at 6:00 and then we’ll divide into groups. If you’d like to help with the park clean up, bring gloves if you have them. If not, we will have extras on hand for you!
Note: on Wednesday, April 10 we return to our separate groups.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Sunday, April 7 – 28
A Thrivent Action Team Fundraiser for Sleep In Heavenly Peace will be taking place Sunday, April 7 – 28. Sleep In Heavenly Peace was started in Muscatine in 2023. Formed in 2012 in Twin Falls, Idaho, Sleep In Heavenly Peace has over 270 chapters nationwide. Right now in Muscatine, there is a waiting list for 50+ beds needed for 3 year olds to 17 year olds.
Here’s how you can help: bring in donations of new twin sheet sets, comforters, and pillows. You may also donate money on their website to go towards wood and mattresses. If you have any question, contact Colleen Bentz.
Dementia Friends Information Session
Thursday, April 11 @ 1:30pm
Faith United Church of Christ is sponsoring opportunities for people to learn more about dementia as well as how to help support those who cope with, and care for, those with dementia.
Upcoming presentations will be held at Faith UCC on April 11, 18, and 25 at 1:30 pm. Presentations will be:
April 11 – Dementia Friends
April 18 – 10 Warning Signs of Dementia
April 25 – Healthy Living for Your Brain
For more information, contact the church office at Faith UCC.
Music Bingo Night @ Grace
Sunday, April 14
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Meal
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Bingo
Come listen to various music tunes and try your luck at bingo to win prizes!
From 4:00 – 4:45pm, there’s a $5 meal deal for smoked pork or hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink. Bingo will start at 5:00pm. Snacks will be available for purchase throughout the night.
Proceeds support the Literacy Program as a part of Grace’s outreach. For more information, contact Tibe at 563-607-3728.
We Need Volunteers for Christian Day Camp!
We’ve been advertising Christian Day Camp for about a month now, and we are thrilled to have about 60 kids registered for our elementary camp, 20 kids registered for our middle school camp, and 10 kids registered for our preschool camp. If you want to get your kids in on the fun, register soon! Priority registration due by April 15.
Now, we need your help as volunteers! We need people willing to help for all three camps. Complete a short volunteer survey form and we’ll be in touch with you to figure out exactly how you can fit in the puzzle of our amazing crew of volunteers! Youth grades 7 and up are invited to volunteer with our elementary and preschool camps. No advanced prep needed!
Baptism of Gracelynn Gilbert
Sunday, April 21
We are excited to officially welcome Gracelynn to the body of Christ through the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, April 21. Be sure to join us as we offer our prayers and our pledge to support Gracelynn in her life of faith. A special time of fellowship will follow worship.
Summer Book Club
Though we just arrived in spring, it’s not too soon to begin thinking about joining summer book club this summer!
We will be reading Sacred Fire by Ronald Rolheiser. Check out the link to get a sense of the book.
More information to come soon. In the meantime, if you’d like to hear more, talk to Andy Christy.