Celebration of Bailey Booth Confirmation
In Paul’s prayer to the church at Ephesus, he prays: “I pray that you may have the power to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
This past Sunday, Bailey affirmed her faith in the Triune God and committed herself to following Jesus as a disciple. We continue to pray that she is filled with all the fullness of God on her journey of faith!
Interested in an Adult Faith Formation Group?
Sign Up by Sunday, August 4
Interested in nurturing your faith this coming school year? We want to hear from you!
This fall we are offering three groups geared for adults: Sojourners, Companions in Christ and Re:Storied. A brief synopsis is below, and a more detailed description can be found in the narthex and at our website.
To effectively plan for the number of groups and leaders, we ask you to indicate your interest by Sunday, August 4 by signing up in the narthex or by submitting an online form.
If you have further questions, contact Andy or Aleese. 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. Sojourners will most likely meet on Wednesday nights as a part of Family Faith Nights.
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. Because of the time commitment, Companions will not meet during Family Faith Nights, but will be dependent on the schedule of those within the group.
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. Scheduling of this group will be determined based on schedule of interested participants.
Family Faith Night Kick Off!
Wednesday, August 28 @ 6:00 pm @ Grace
Can you believe it!? We’re about a month out from another Family Faith Night year! As you begin to slot in fall activities, be sure to mark your calendars for our Family Faith Night Kick Off Night! Similar to last year, we (members from Shepherd, Grace, Zion, and New Era) will meet at Grace each Wednesday (meal included!) Opportunities for kids, youth, and adults! Looking for more information about what is being offered? Check out shepherdofthecross.org/groups
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)
Financial Support for Western Iowa Flooding
Earlier in July, Western Iowa experienced significant flooding. In response, the Western Iowa Synod of the ELCA has come together to funnel funds to areas most impacted. If you’d like to be a part of this relief effort, go to “Lutheran Disaster Response.” All donated funds to the synod will be given directly to those in need.
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.