Winter Outerwear Drive
Through Sunday, October 30
As an extension of practicing acts of stewardship this October, we are hosting a winter outerwear drive for those in our community. Donations will be distributed through various organizations like MCSA, the school district, and United Way. Bring new or gently used items to SOTC by Sunday, October 30. That Sunday after worship, our elementary aged kids will also be doing some online shopping to spend the money collected during the kids sermon to contribute toward this drive. Items needed are:
- coats
- hats
- mittens/gloves
- boots
- warm socks
- scarves
Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 26, 6:00-7:00pm
We’ve got some people signed up for trunks, and we’ve got some excited kids! Mark your calendars to join us and download the pdf flyer to share in your workplace. ALL from the community are welcome! Bring a food item to share with the Muscatine Food Pantry.
If you’re interested in hosting a trunk, sign up here. Questions – contact Leslie Eichelberger (SOTC), Denise Baird (Zion), or Traci Lippelgoes (Grace).
Soup Fest – Can you help serve or clean up?
Sunday, November 6
We’ve made great strides in making sure we have plenty of soups, breads and pies to serve for the Soup Fest. But now we need some workers! If you’ve been holding out, waiting to see where others sign up, please sign up now. If you’re flexible in what you’re able to do, and flexible with your time commitment, please indicate that to Kathy or Colleen.
Flyers that can be hung in the community are in the narthex, along with small cards to distribute to those you know. Please help spread the word!
Questions? Talk to Colleen Bentz or Kathy Dunham.
All Saints Day Names for Litany in Worship
Submit by October 30
Each year, the church observes All Saints Day – a day to remember saints who have joined the body of Christ through baptism and saints who have gone before us who now rest in peace. If you have someone you know who has been baptized or who has died in the past year that you’d like remembered during our All Saints Litany in worship, sign up in the narthex or contact Kathy Dunham. That person’s name will be remembered in worship, and those remembering that individual will be invited to come forward and light a candle.
Help Needed For Second Ukrainian Refugee Family in Muscatine
Earlier this fall, we alluded to another refugee family coming to Muscatine – the Slyviak family. They’re here! While basic needs are being covered by area nonprofits and families who are temporarily hosting the Slyviak’s, once again, the families are looking for support with clothing and household items.
If you can help with any of the larger household items, contact Pastor Aleese so she can communicate with the facilitator of donations. All other donations can be brought to SOTC.
Clothing needed:
- For Zhanna (mom, age 30, clothing junior size small, shoes size 7): socks, shoes, winter coat, winter hat
- For Eva (daughter, age 10, clothing youth size 10, slim shoes size 5): socks, shoes, underwear, hoodie/athletic style sweatshirt, sweaters, pants, winter coat, gloves and hat for winter
- For Artem (son, age 5, clothing youth size 7-8, shoes size 1): socks, shoes, hoodie/athletic style sweatshirt, winter coat, gloves and hat for winter
- For Mariia (Zhanna’s mother, age 49, clothing size womens XL, shoe size 9: running shoes, hoodie/athletic style sweat suit, sports pants, windbreaker, fall jacket
Household Items needed:
- mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- can opener
- bed sheets including pillow cases (1 queen, 2 twin)
- blankets for queen and twin beds
- pillows
- dish soap
- laundry detergent
- fabric softener
- laundry basket
- paper towels
- wastebaskets (kitchen size and smaller size) and trash bags
- mop and bucket
- broom and dustpan
- feminine hygiene products
- furniture: mattress and box springs, bed frames, set of drawers or unit for storage, couch or equivalent seating, lamps and light bulbs, kitchen table and chairs)
2023 Congregational Budget
Each year in the fall, SOTC creates a budget to continue serving in the name of Jesus in the coming year. Our teams have been assessing their needs, and Council will be meeting at the end of the month to review the entirety of the budget. Proposed budget for 2023 will be distributed to the congregation on Sunday, November 6. Congregational meeting to discuss and approve the budget will be held on Sunday, November 20 following worship. Any questions can be directed to Delene McConnaha, president, or Pastor Aleese.