Making Sense of the Cross Adult Education
When asked, “Why did Jesus die?” what would you say? Many may respond with something like, “to forgive us our sin.” But what does that mean?
If you’d like to dive deeper into the cross, and the various perspectives that the four Gospels give us of Jesus’ death and resurrection, join other adults (and older youth) as we dive deeper. The conversation will begin at about 10:30 am and will be led by Pastor Aleese.
Lenten Midweek Meals and Worship
Starting Wednesday, March 9
5:30 – 6:15 pm | Meal
6:30 – 7:15 pm | Worship Service
Our worship service will use the first half of the Holden Evening Prayer Service and then will spend time looking at the previous Sundays’ Scripture/theme.
March 9 Menu: Various Soups (Cozy Autumn Wild Rice, Red Pepper, Chili, Hamburger Vegetable, Chicken Noodle), Bread & Crackers, PB&J sandwiches, veggies & dip, and desserts.
If you’re willing to help provide food for a meal, please sign up below. We’re looking for teams of 5 people per Wednesday to provide, serve, and clean up a meal. Each group of people will determine what they would like to serve. Sign up here or on the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Questions re meals? Contact Colleen Bentz, team lead for our Social Team.
Easter Flowers
Sign up between March 6 – March 27
Would you like to purchase flowers to help SOTC decorate for Easter? There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex or you may contact the office. Please indicate who you would like the flowers to be in honor or memory of. The cost is $10 per flower.
Can you help make laundry soap?
For many families in the greater Muscatine community, laundry soap is an expensive item that often gets left to the side. To help, Shepherd is teaming up with Grace Lutheran to gather supplies to make laundry soap. That’s right…we’re making laundry soap, at a much cheaper rate than buying it outright! Starting March 6, we’ll be collecting the following items:
- baking soda (4 lb. boxes)
- borax (4 lb. boxes)
- Fels Naptha bar soap
- Oxi Clean (4 lb. containers)
- Washing soda
We’ll gather materials throughout the season, and then our Family Faith Night crew will put these raw materials together to make laundry soap to benefit the families of Lutheran Services of Iowa (LSI). Want to get in on the fun? Mark your calendars now to join us at Grace on April 20 at 6:30 p.m.!
New Contact Directory!
Looking to contact your fellow Shepherds? Or, looking to get in touch with some of our new member families? Take a look at our updated contact directory! Revised narrative directory coming soon. Go to the members-only section of our website. If you have forgotten our password, contact the office.
Eastern Europe Crisis Response
Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water, and hygiene kits. If you would like to help support these efforts, give here.
Bishop Current is coming to SOTC!
Sunday, April 10
In a desire to connect with congregations within the Southeastern Iowa Synod, the Office of the Bishop for the Southeastern Iowa Synod offered to visit SOTC to catch a glimpse of what ministry looks like in this place! To that end, we are excited to welcome Bishop Amy Current on Sun, April 10. She will preach and preside over communion, and remain with us for fellowship and our education hour. Make sure to join us as we offer a warm welcome and as we celebrate Palm Sunday!
Women’s Group
Sat, March 12 @ 8:30 am
In the book of John, Jesus uses the expression “eternal life” quite often. Often, we may understand “eternal life” to imply life after death. But in the Gospel of John, this phrase not only refers to a life that is eternally long but is also a life that is eternally deep – a life that is endless in value and meaning.
Want to learn more? Join us for the Women’s Group as we spend time in study and in fellowship. All are welcome!