Christmas Breakfast Food Bags for Salvation Army
Return by Sunday, December 15
Angel Tree tags for LSI flew off the tree! If you’re still looking to assist families in Muscatine this holiday season, Salvation Army has requested help filling food bags to be distributed to families in need. Food bags need to be filled with the following items:
- pancake mix
- biscuit mix
- pancake syrup
- juice (shelf stable)
- oatmeal
- chocolate chips
- country gravy
If you’re willing, Salvation Army is also requesting a $20 donation to cover the cost of fresh produce (milk, eggs, butter, meat). Previously, these items were covered by local grocery stores, but this year those stores are unable to participate. Because this is going above and beyond, if you’re not able to offer that additional donation, SOTC will assist with this cost from either the Sunday School fund or our Discretionary Fund.
On the other side, if you’re willing to provide $20 for the fresh produce but don’t want to do the shopping, that works too!
Bags are available in the narthex for pick up. Questions? Contact Kathy or Pastor Aleese.
Thanks for Helping Decorate for Christmas!
In preparation for the season, we’ve had an army of people help prepare our sanctuary. If you were one of our little angels, thank you! And, if you see someone who’s been assisting, please say thank you!
And…a special thank you to all of you for your help dressing our Christmas tree this past Sunday at the close of worship. As you go into the week, Shepherds, may you know deep in your bones that you are a blessing, created to spread God’s light and to bear God’s Word to the world as we await the coming of God’s blessing – Jesus Christ – in our midst!
Poinsettias
Order now through December 8
Thanks to those who’ve signed up to sponsor a poinsettia! Poinsettias can be sponsored in memory or honor of someone if you desire. Plants are $13.00 each. Sign up in the narthex or contact the main office.
SOTC Christmas Party?
December 8 @ 3:30pm
It’s happening! Hang out with your fellow Shepherds as we celebrate the Christmas season. On December 8, we’ll gather for fellowship and fun! Bring a dozen Christmas cookies to share for a treat!
An Old Stone Church Christmas
December 7 at 4:00 p.m.
“An Old Stone Church Christmas: Lessons and Carols with Reflections from Martin Luther” will be held at the Old Stone Church. To get there from Muscatine take Highway 61 towards the Quad Cities, turn right at Vail Avenue (Y26). In 2- 3 miles turn left at 180th Street. The church is on the corner of 180th Street and Verde Street. The entrance is on 180th Street past the intersection on the left. There is no heat and no bathroom, so dress warmly! All are welcome.
Host College Choir Students this January
January 9, 2025
This January, the Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir is bringing a concert “My Heart Be Brave” to Wesley United Mehodist. Conductor of the choir, Tom Trenney, says, “Though music may not have the power to cure us, we believe that singing can bring healing and hope. Singing meaningful music from diverse cultures can deepen our empathy and broaden our understanding. We hope this program– filled with authentic artistic expressions of courage, resilience, and hope– will encourage and empower our students to leave the concert hall with a heart of deeper compassion.”
To help make this a success, Wesley is seeking help! They’re looking for households to host students. Hosts would be asked to pick up your students (at least 2) after the concert and provide them a place to sleep for the night and breakfast the next morning. You’ll bring them back to Wesley to get on their bus at 9:30am to continue their tour.
Interested? Contact Sally Potter.Even if you cannot be a host put this dynamic concert on your calendar!
2025 Offering Envelopes
If you would like offering envelopes for 2025 see the sign up sheet in the narthex or contact the main office. Please sign up by December 15.
Christmas Eve and Post-Christmas Services
Christmas Eve worship will be at 4:00 pm. For a full list of services around Christmas, check out the main page of our website.