Welcome to Linda and Barb!
On Sunday we had the privilege of welcoming Linda and Barb to our flock at Shepherd! See their notes of appreciation for the congregation’s welcome:
I send a thank you to all the “flock” at Shepherd of the Cross. I have felt at home with all of you from day-one. I look forward to getting to know everyone even better and working for God’s kingdom with you all.
Love in Christ, Linda Adams
Want to take this time to thank everyone that wrote a message. It means so much to me and fills my heart. Thank you all again. God lead me to be a member of this flock
Barb Swanson
Summer Book Club
Sign up by Sunday, May 19
Begins Wednesday, June 12 – 6:15 – 7:30 pm
We’ve been talking about it for a while now, but it’s getting down to the time to sign up! This summer we’re reading Sacred Fire by Ronald Rolheiser. This book explores what it means to kindle the Spirit (the fire) that is within us and prompts us to consider our participation in God’s mission. We’ll read a few chapters at a time, and then discuss during our meetings on Wednesday evenings.
Interested? Sign up in the narthex or contact Andy Christy or Pastor Aleese.
Synod Assembly Offering 2024
Each year, representatives from congregations gather for a synod assembly. The intent of assemblies is to attend to the “business” of the synod and also to grow in faith and connection with one another. This year Leslie Eichelberger and Connie Hoekstra are our voting members from SOTC.
At each assembly, there is a special offering taken to support a specific ministry. This year the offering will be designated for rasiing new leaders in the church by increasing our scholarship capacity through the Southeastern Iowa Synod Fund for Leaders. We will be taking a special offering for this on May 12 during worship. If you’d like to give online, give through Tithely and select “Synod Assembly Offering.”
Two Weeks Remaining for Family Faith Nights
May 8 and 15
We’re getting to the end of our Family Faith Night year! This week we will still be in our separate groups. Then, on May 15 we will spend part of our evening together and part of the evening in our groups offering feedback on this year and looking ahead toward what is to come.
Special note for parents of youth who are involved in GIFT: please join us as we will be seeking your feedback on continued children/youth/family opportunities that our congregations provide.
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday, May 19
50 days after we celebrate the news that Christ is risen, we await the coming of the Spirit in the celebration of Pentecost. Our sanctuary will be decked in red, so be sure to wear your own red as we adorn ourselves with the color of the Spirit!
Pastor Aleese Bought a House!
Pastor Aleese is in the process of closing on a house in Muscatine. Here’s how she needs help:
- Gathering boxes, packing supplies, and moving carts
- Moving furniture and unpacking boxes on Saturday, June 1 (aiming for morning)
If you can help with either (or something else you think would be helpful!) let Pastor Aleese know via email or in person. Thanks in advance!
Christian Day Camp Volunteer Orientations
If you signed up to assist as a volunteer for the elementary, middle school, or preschool Christian Day Camps, thank you!
To make sure that everyone is the on the same page, we will be scheduling an orientation session for volunteers. If you have signed up to help and have not received information within a week, check with Pastor Aleese.
Supper at the Lighthouse
Saturday, June 24 @ 5:30pm
Our Social Team is looking to the summer and has planned an evening out! Sign up is forthcoming. For now, mark your calendars and plan to join us!