Game Night
Saturday, February 15, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
In the midst of Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day weekends, make sure to join your Shepherds for a game night! Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite games.
Want to Increase Your Giving on Tithely?
We’ve recently received inquires about how to update your giving online through Tithely. The quickest way to do so is to cancel your recurring giving and set up a new recurring giving amount. If you have trouble, or have additional questions, contact Kathy or Pastor Aleese.
Community Diaper Bank Drive
Have you brought in a box of diapers yet? With everyone’s help we can help restock our Community Diaper Bank!
Sizes 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 diapers are most needed, but any size will be utilized! Challenge yourself to donate a box a month, or, a box a week!
Join us at New Era for Worship!
During the Annual Meeting, we shared that Pastor Aleese will continue on rotation with Pastor Willie and Pastor Susan to provide worship leadership for New Era. As one in the body of Christ, we also invite you to join Pastor Aleese when she heads out to New Era! This is not only a time to worship with another congregation, but also an opportunity to deepen our relationships with one another in our partnerships through Faith Together Muscatine.
Though you’re always welcome to join New Era for worship (11:00 am; fellowship before) Pastor Aleese will be at New Era next on:
February 2
February 9
March 2
Dates will also be added to our online SOTC calendar.
Miss our Annual Meeting?
If you missed our Annual Meeting this weekend, you can watch a recording linked here. Additional Annual Reports are in the narthex and are also available here. Thank you for your partnership with us in the mission of God’s Kingdom!
Church Volunteer and Team Sign Up
Would you be willing to serve in worship? Or, help serve treats on Sunday mornings? Or, serve on a team? All – members and non-members – are welcome to serve as a part of our Shepherd flock. See a complete list of opportunities and teams on the bulletin board in the narthex and via the links above. Sign up at church or online. Sign up will continue through January; those indicating interest will be contacted in early February.
Note: if you are currently serving on a team, or volunteering in a specific role, please re-sign up. This indicates to us your continued interest.
Pastoral Message from Presiding Bishop Eaton
Much has transpired in the course of one week in our country. As the church, we do not claim the position of any one political party. At the same time, as the body of Christ in the world, we are called to proclaim God’s Gospel message of Good News in our context. On behalf of the ELCA, Presiding Bishop Eaton offers these words for consideration as we continue our call to testity to and enact God’s kingdom of love.
Luther College Nordic Choir in Cedar Rapids
Thursday, January 30, 7:30 pm
Looking for a great night of music? And, want to support one of our Shepherds – Noah Jorgensen? Noah will be singing with Luther College’s Nordic Choir – their flagship choir – this January while on tour. The closest concert is in Cedar Rapids at First Lutheran Church (1000 3rd Ave SE). Tickets are $20/adult, $10/student and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Thanks for supporting our young adults while enjoying a night out!
Chocolate Fest
Sunday, March 2
In traditional Shepherd custom, we will host Chocolate Fest following worship on Sunday, March 2. This Sunday marks the last Sunday before Lent (Transfiguration Sunday) and is meant to be a “feast” day before entering into the reflective season of Lent. For those who are new to this tradition, the instruction is simple! Everyone (yes, everyone!) bring a chocolate dish to share during fellowship. Then, we’ll all feast!