Fall Adult Group Interest Meeting
Wednesday, July 17 @ 7:30pm @ Zion
Looking for a group to nurture your faith this coming school year? In collaboration with our fellow ELCA congregations, we are offering at least three faith formation groups geared for adults: Sojourners, Companions in Christ and Re:Storied. Though a brief synopsis is offered below, we invite everyone interested in participating to come to an interest meeting on Wednesday, July 17 @ 7:30pm @ Zion (immediately following Book Club). This will help us determine who is interested in which group, as well as determine scheduling of these groups.
Interested, but not able to make it on July 17? Sign up in the narthex and/or contact Aleese or Andy. We look forward to walking together this year in faith!
Description of Groups
Sojourners is a small group that seeks to deepen participants relationship with God and with one another to foster individual and communal spiritual growth.
Companions in Christ is a spiritual formation group that focuses on how God is present within all human experiences, learns and practices various forms of prayer, and reflects on our call as disciples of Jesus.
Re:Storied is a small group that introduces participants to the whole of the Biblical narrative while providing opportunities to tangibly practice dwelling in God’s Word.
Night Out at the River Bandits
Saturday, August 10, 6:00pm (Gametime)
Carpool from SOTC @ 5:00pm
Sign up by July 28 if interested
We’re looking to have a ball at the ballpark with our Shepherds and also others from our local Muscatine ELCA congregations! Tickets are $13 each. We will likely have a box area where we can mingle together. Ticket price does not include a food/drink voucher.
To order your tickets, email the church office or sign up in the narthex. Payment is due at the time you sign up.
We will carpool from Shepherd at 5:00pm. Others are welcome to join us at Modern Woodman Park as is helpful. Tickets will be picked up as a group. Looking forward to a night of fellowship!
Bailey Booth Confirmation
Sunday, July 28
After two years of participation in the middle school faith formation group, Bailey would like to publicly confess her faith and affirm the promises God made to her in the sacrament of baptism! To celebrate this milestone, we’ll honor her during worship and have a special time of fellowship after worship. Be sure to join Bailey as we support her on her walk of faith!
Z Book Club
Monday, August 12 @ 5:30pm (Diamond Daves) Meets Monthly
Zion Lutheran Church is inviting those interested in joining their Z Book Club as they read The Wise Women: A Novel by Gina Sorell. If you are interested call the Zion office @ 563-263-5074 to sign up. More information may be found on the bulletin board in SOTC fellowship area.
Family Faith Nights Returning in Sept!
We’re looking forward to another Family Faith Night year, and are also looking to expand the groups we offer to include upper middle school and high school youth. Keep your eye out for more ways that your kids and youth can be involved, and look for a calendar soon!
Toys Needed for Youth Room
Have some old kids’ toys underneath the stairs or in a closet that you don’t use anymore? We’re looking for some gently used kids toys (and furniture) to keep in the youth room for toddlers and lower elementary kids. We’re looking specifically for the following, but if you have something else in mind, talk to Jamie Vircks or Pastor Aleese. We’ll likely be able to use it!
Baby dolls
Small bookshelf
Building toys (legos, lincoln logs)
Younger puzzles (big pieces)