Updated Contact Directory and Narrative Directory
Complete by Sunday, September 26
Our new contact directory is set to go! Download it by going to the Members section and entering the password. Forgot our password? Contact the office.
Now that we have our contact information updated, we are looking for your help to better get to know our fellow Shepherds! We’re putting together a narrative directory – including a picture of each family, ages of any children, and your answers to three short questions. The intent of the narrative directory is simply to have a better idea of who is in our family of faith! Complete the form (1 per household, please) by Sunday, September 26, or use the paper copies in the narthex. Once you complete your form, send a candid shot of your family (something that represents who you are) to office@shepherdofthecross.org. Questions? Contact Melissa Booth.
Rally Sunday/God’s Work Our Hands Day
Sunday, September 12
Special thanks to all who stuck around after worship to offer your hands to do God’s work around the church building! We had kids and adults alike working on indoor and outdoor projects. Thanks for helping us cross some things off our do do lists and getting the building ready for fall ministries!
Family Faith Nights have begun!
Join us Wednesday, September 15, 6:30 pm @ Grace
Did you miss our opening Kick Off for Family Faith Nights last week! Have no fear! Elementary kids (and toddlers and PreK kids, too!), middle school youth (aka: FINK youth), and adults are all invited to join us this week as we officially begin our various programs! Elementary kids will be focusing on the story of the Good Samaritan, FINK youth will focus on the topic of grace, and adults will begin taking a dive into thinking about what God’s love really means for us today. Families – check your email for reminder emails from “faithtogethermuscatine@gmail.com”. If you don’t see a reminder email, check your spam or promotions tabs. For more information, contact Pastor Aleese.
Give Now for Hurricane Ida Relief
The headlines are filled with the devastation from Hurricane Ida, which made landfall near New Orleans on Aug. 30 – exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina. The impact of Ida is yet to be fully assessed, but with a hurricane of this scale, rebuilding will be costly and take years. Lutheran Disaster Response is working with local ELCA synods and Lutheran social service organizations to coordinate a response. Immediate needs will include food, basic necessities and temporary housing.
Your gifts will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by hurricanes until the response is complete. You may either give now through the link below or write a check to SOTC with Hurricane Ida in the memo
First Day of Sunday School
Sunday, September 19, 10:30 – 10:50 am
This year, Sunday School will be condensed to about 20 minutes to accommodate family schedules. We’ll have a song time with Pastor Aleese, followed by a review of the story we heard in worship and a brief activity led by lay leaders. Open to all kids toddler through elementary.
High School Youth Group Kick-Off
Sunday, September 19, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
We’re excited to gather youth from Zion, Grace and SOTC this year! In order to get off to a great start, and look ahead to the ELCA Youth Gathering, we will begin with a parent-youth night. Schedule and information about the Gathering will be shared. Future weeks with only youth will run from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Not able to make it? Check in with Pastor Aleese for more information!