Planning on joining us for the Camp-Out?
Saturday, August 27 – Sunday, August 28
We’ve been advertising our camp out throughout the summer, and now it’s time to get some feedback from you! So as to plan effectively for activities and food, let us know if you are planning on attending either for just Saturday evening (including a bonfire, time for fellowship, etc.) or if you are planning on staying the night with us. Please sign up in the narthex or contact Kathy in the office.
Kick Off Night for Family Faith Nights
Wednesday, August 31 @ 6:00 pm @ Grace
Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, food, and information about the coming year. Anyone interested/involved in any age group (elementary, middle school or adults) is encouraged to join us! Questions? Talk to Pastor Aleese or Andy Christy.
Leaders Needed for Elementary Group during Family Faith Nights
Wednesdays @ Grace
Throughout the summer we have been highlighting our upcoming shared Family Faith Nights ministry. We are inching closer and closer to our kick-off, but we need your help! Whereas leaders are static from week to week for our middle school and adult groups, our elementary group is led by a rotation of lay leaders. Leaders can sign up for whatever date works best in thier schedule. Then, we’ll provide materials for you to use with the kids.
Willing to help us out? Sign up via a master spreadsheet shared between churches. Having trouble accessing the spreadsheet? Contact Kathy in the main office for assistance.
Like Faith Together Muscatine on Facebook!
To create a landing page for announcements related to Family Faith Nights – in addition to other shared ministry between SOTC, Grace, and Zion – we’ve created a Faith Together Muscatine Facebook page. Like it and subscribe for updates to stay in the loop!
Rally Sunday and God’s Work Our Hands Day
Sunday, September 11
Each year, the ELCA participates in a day of service to benefit the local community. This year, following worship, we will be doing two types of service projects: finishing up some yard work and projects inside our church building, and also cleaning up trash in nearby ditches. So as to help our Shepherds engage in acts of service throughout the year, our Service Team will also be sharing a list of volunteer opportunities in the community on Sept 11. Join us as we bring our hands together to do God’s work within our congregation and in the community!
Bible Blessing Sunday
Sunday, September 18
Each year, SOTC distributes Bibles to 3-year-olds, 3rd graders, and incoming middle school/confirmation youth. We will be doing so on Sept 18, but we also invite everyone in the congregation to bring your Bibles! We will be doing a special blessing of Bibles and will have some time for interaction during worship.