Farewell and Godspeed to Roger Luft
Sunday, June 2
Roger will soon be moving to Arizona, and we want to thank him for his partnership with us at Shepherd as well as send him off with prayer and blessing. Be sure to join us in worship on Sunday, June 2 as we offer prayer for him on his coming adventures!
Christian Day Camp Breakfast
Thursday, June 27 @ 7:30am @ Saulsbury Bridge
Shepherd of the Cross is partnering with New Era Lutheran Church to provide and serve breakfast to the Christian Day Camp middle school youth on Thursday, June 27, at the Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area lodge. We are in need of a couple volunteers to help with the set-up, serving, and clean-up
from 7:30-9:00am. SOTC will be providing sausage links, bananas, mandarin oranges/cuties, napkins and disposable cups, for 60 youth and adults.
If you’re available to help serve and/or would like to donate items for the meal, please reach out to Joanne Drinkall at drinkallj@gmail.com, (563-299-8157).
Hymn Festival at Wesley
Thursday, June 6 @ 7:30pm @ Wesley United Methodist
There will be a Hymn Festival happening at Wesley United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 6, at 7:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. David Cherwien, a Lutheran church musician from Minneapolis, will lead the festival. Some of our Shepherds will be participating, so you won’t want to miss it!
Book Club Begins Soon!
Wednesday, June 12 @ 6:15 pm
We are excited to have a group of people from 5 congregations joining us for Book Club this summer! If you signed up to be a part of Book Club, you will be receiveing a text message with more information this coming week. If you do not receive a message, contact Pastor Aleese. And, if you’d still like to join us, please consider doing so! Contact Pastor Aleese or Andy Christy for more information.
Musicians Needed
Sunday, July 21 – Joint worship @ New Era
This summer we are excited to be worshipping together with New Era two times. On June 30, New Era will join us at SOTC. Then, on July 21 we will join New Era for worship.
Mary Maxson, musician at New Era, is coordinating musicians especially for the July 21 worship service. If you play an instrument or would like to sing, contact Mary directly via email or cell (563-264-0861)
Supper at the Lighthouse
Saturday, June 29 @ 5:30pm
Our Social Team is looking to the summer and has planned an evening out! Join us for a night of fellowship and food! Address of the Lighthouse is 2142 Water St, Muscatine, IA (located near Fairport).
Sign up in the narthex or contact the church office if you’re interested in joining us.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 23 after worship
Though not typical to have a mid-summer congregational meeting, our Council has several items they would like to share with the congregation. Items for discussion will be constitutional changes pertaining to the role of treasurer to match our current practice and vote on a cell tower lease contract. More information about these items, along with any other agenda items, will be shared with the congregation no later than Sunday, June 9. Immediate questions can be directed to Council members.