Matthew 4:12-23 | We follow the car in front of us. We follow a trend. We follow an inspiring person. We follow our parents. We follow Facebook pages, Instagram profiles, and TikTok reels. We follow so many things, ideas, and peoples. So then why do we follow Jesus? And why did Jesus’ first disciples decide to follow him? Join us for worship as we gather around the baptismal font, where our journey of discipleship begins, and as we are sent forth to claim Christ’s promises for ourselves.
We are all one body in this mosaic of SOTC! Feeling called to serve on one of our Shepherding Teams this year? Click here to be taken to an online sign up, or sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex.
Even if you are currently on a team, please re-sign up.If you are currently on a team but would no longer like to be on that team, simply do not sign up. As a courtesy, reach out to either Pastor Aleese or your team lead to indicate your desire not to continue so we do not follow up with you.
Thanks for your contributions as a part of our faith community!
We’re looking for your feedback!
Advent/Christmas Worship Survey
During the Advent-Christmas season, we offered resources to the congregation for individual use, and also adapted our worship service. Our Worship and Music Team are looking for your feedback to get a broader perspective if these efforts were beneficial. Fill out a paper copy (found in the narthex) or fill out the form linked here. We thank you in advance for your feedback as we seek to connect to Christ and to each other in our worship!
January GOLF Night – Sacraments and Baptism
Sunday, January 22 @ 4:00 pm
It’s this weekend! Join us as we explore the sacraments and take a deeper dive into the sacrament of baptism. After witnessing the baptism of Josie in the morning during worship, come and learn more with us! ALL in the congregation are welcome to join us!
Baptism of Josie Bartling
Sunday, January 22
The sacrament of baptism is a public declaration of God’s love for all of us as children of God, and is an individual promise of grace upon those baptized. Join us as Josie Bartling – daughter of Joe and Takoma Bartling – is baptized in the name of the Triune God and officially becomes a part of our flock! Cake reception will follow after worship during the fellowship hour.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 29 following worship
Each January we set aside a Sunday to celebrate our shared ministry together at SOTC during our annual meeting. During this time, we will review the year, vote on nominated leaders and proposed constitutional amendments, and also hear reports regarding our financial position.
Grab your favorite game and bring yourself and your family for a night of fellowship!
Bring an appetizer to share for a light meal together.
Women’s Group
Saturday, February 11 @ 8:30am
During January, our women took a month hiatus from our monthly Bible Study as we celebrated the feast of Epiphany. Join us again in February as we begin our study of the 10 Commandments and what they have to tell us as followers of Jesus today. All women – members and friends! – welcome to join us!
Because of schedule conflicts for many of our families with kiddos, we are changing the date of our January Generations of Living Faith (GOLF) night. This month we will be exploring the sacraments and diving deeper into baptism. After witnessing the baptism of Josie in the morning during worship, come and learn more with us! ALL in the congregation are welcome to join us!
We’re looking for your feedback!
Advent/Christmas Worship Survey
During the Advent-Christmas season, we offered resources to the congregation for individual use, and also adapted our worship service. Our Worship and Music Team are looking for your feedback to get a broader perspective if these efforts were beneficial. Fill out a paper copy (found in the narthex) or fill out the form linked here. We thank you in advance for your feedback as we seek to connect to Christ and to each other in our worship!
Baptism of Josie Bartling
Sunday, January 22
The sacrament of baptism is a public declaration of God’s love for all of us as children of God, and is an individual promise of grace upon those baptized. Join us as Josie Bartling – daughter of Joe and Takoma Bartling – is baptized in the name of the Triune God and officially becomes a part of our flock! Cake reception will follow after worship during the fellowship hour.
Amendments to SOTC Constitution
This summer, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly passed a slate of suggested amendments to congregational constitutions. As our Council reviewed these suggestions, we also are suggesting an additional amendment regarding our Audit Committee. Suggested amendments are available in the narthex. We will vote upon the amendments during our annual meeting
Thank you from Pastor Aleese
Thank you, Shepherds, for your generous Christmas gifts! The computer cords will help me better work with my laptop, and the Gospel and Psalm books will aid my preaching, teaching, and devotional life. Looking forward to using the veggie spiralizer in the kitchen soon! Thank you for your thoughts, your gifts, and your support!
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 29 after worship
Each January we set aside a Sunday to celebrate our shared ministry together at SOTC during our annual meeting. During this time, we will review the year, vote on nominated leaders and proposed constitutional amendments, and also hear reports regarding our financial position. All are welcome to join us as we give thanks for the ways God has been at work in and through our Shepherds in the past year!
SOTC Game Night
Saturday, February 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Grab your favorite game and bring yourself and your family for a night of fellowship!
Bring an appetizer to share for a light meal together.
Family Faith Nights and Christians Underground Resume
Wednesday, January 4
Reminder to those involved in Family Faith Nights that we resume tomorrow evening at 6:00 pm at Grace with a meal. Christians Underground also resumes at Geo Johnz at noon.
Thanks for your support of ELCA Good Gifts!
Thanks to your help, and our Children’s Sermon offering fund, we were able to contribute $735 toward ELCA Good Gifts this Christmas! We purchased 3 goat and chicks, 1 share of a cow, 1 share of a fish farm, 5 pigs, 3 goats, 3 honeybee farms, 5 roosters, and 2 sets of chicks.
With your gifts you have helped families around the world move toward self-sustainability. For example, with the gift of a goat and a flock of chicks, families will have access to an ongoing supply of eggs from their chicken and protein-packed milk from their goat. Even better, extra eggs and dairy products can be sold at the market for a steady income.
Thanks for doing God’s Work with Your Hands!
Women’s Epiphany Party
Sunday, January 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Calling all women of the congregation! Join us for our annual Women’s Epiphany Party in which we’ll share in a light meal (please bring an appetizer to share), a candle exchange (bring a wrapped candle for a rousing candle swap!), and a blessing for the coming year. This will take the place of Women’s Group on the second Saturday of the month.
January GOLF Night
Sunday, January 15 @ 4:00 pm
Mark your calendars to join us for our January Generations of Living Faith night! All in the congregation are invited to join us as we begin our monthly pattern again. More information to come soon about what we’ll be focusing on during our evening together.
Amendments to SOTC Constitution
This summer, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly passed a slate of suggested amendments to congregational constitutions. As our Council reviewed these suggestions, we also are suggesting an additional amendment regarding our Audit Committee. Suggested amendments are available in the narthex. We will vote upon the amendments during our annual meeting
2023 Offering Envelopes
If you received offering envelopes in 2022, a new set of envelopes will be ready for you by this coming Sunday, January 8. If you did not receive offering envelopes in 2022 but would like envelopes, contact Kathy.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 29 after worship
Each January we set aside a Sunday to celebrate our shared ministry together at SOTC during our annual meeting. During this time, we will review the year, vote on nominated leaders and proposed constitutional amendments, and also hear reports regarding our financial position. All are welcome to join us as we give thanks for the ways God has been at work in and through our Shepherds in the past year!
SOTC Game Night
Saturday, February 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Grab your favorite game and bring yourself and your family for a night of fellowship!
Bring an appetizer to share for a light meal together.
Thanks to your help, and our Children’s Sermon offering fund, we were able to contribute $735 toward ELCA Good Gifts this Christmas! We purchased 3 goat and chicks, 1 share of a cow, 1 share of a fish farm, 5 pigs, 3 goats, 3 honeybee farms, 5 roosters, and 2 sets of chicks.
With your gifts you have helped families around the world move toward self-sustainability. For example, with the gift of a goat and a flock of chicks, families will have access to an ongoing supply of eggs from their chicken and protein-packed milk from their goat. Even better, extra eggs and dairy products can be sold at the market for a steady income.
Thanks for doing God’s Work with Your Hands!
Community Need: Crib and Crib Mattress
We recently received a call from a local non-profit organization seeking a crib and crib mattress for a mom and child who are moving out of MCSA into their own home. If you have a crib and crib mattress (in good condition) that you no longer need, or have a lead, contact Pastor Aleese.
Women’s Epiphany Party
Sunday, January 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Calling all women of the congregation! Join us for our annual Women’s Epiphany Party in which we’ll share in a light meal (please bring an appetizer to share), a candle exchange (bring a wrapped candle for a rousing candle swap!), and a blessing for the coming year. This will take the place of Women’s Group on the second Saturday of the month.
Amendments to SOTC Constitution
This summer, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly passed a slate of suggested amendments to congregational constitutions. As our Council reviewed these suggestions, we also are suggesting an additional amendment regarding our Audit Committee. Suggested amendments are available in the narthex. We will vote upon the amendments during our annual meeting
January GOLF Night
Sunday, January 15, 4:00 pm
Mark your calendars to join us for our January Generations of Living Faith night! All in the congregation are invited to join us as we begin our monthly pattern again. More information to come soon about what we’ll be focusing on during our evening together.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 29 after worship
Each January we set aside a Sunday to celebrate our shared ministry together at SOTC during our annual meeting. During this time, we will review the year, vote on nominated leaders and proposed constitutional amendments, and also hear reports regarding our financial position. All are welcome to join us as we give thanks for the ways God has been at work in and through our Shepherds in the past year!
In the past week we’ve had numerous opportunities to gather in fellowship and spread some cheer! Our Family Faith Night crew gathered last Wed for a night of wrapping up their leaders in wrapping paper and having a newspaper snowball fight. On Sunday, our Shepherd family gathered to play games and try some delicious homemade cookies. And on Monday, we had groups of people from Shepherd, Grace, and Zion ringing bells at HyVee. Thanks for being a part of the Christmas fun and sharing joy this season!
Community Need: Crib and Crib Mattress
We recently received a call from a local non-profit organization seeking a crib and crib mattress for a mom and child who are moving out of MCSA into their own home. If you have a crib and crib mattress (in good condition) that you no longer need, or have a lead, contact Pastor Aleese.
Christmas Eve Worship
Saturday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm
Come and adore Christ as our God is born among us. Worship will include holy communion and a candlelight service while singing “Silent Night.”
Year End Giving
Last day for 2022 Contributions: December 24
If you are planning to make a year end donation, please do so by December 24. All gifts received after December 24 will be deposited in 2023.
Opportunities for Christmas Day Worship
Because of the schedules of our Shepherds, we will not host Christmas Day worship at SOTC. However, the following congregations have invited us to join them! If you’re looking for a place to worship on Christmas morning, check out these congregations:
Grace Lutheran – 9:00 am | Lessons and carols service with Communion 2107 Cedar Street
Zion Lutheran – 9:00 am | Lessons and carols service with Communion 513 Sycamore Street
Wesley United Methodist – 10:00 am | Christmas worship with communion 400 Iowa Avenue
First Presbyterian – 10:30 am | Worship with carol singing and a brief meditation. Wear your Christmas sweaters! 401 Iowa Avenue
Trinity Episcopal – 10:00 am | Eucharist worship with a renewal of baptismal vows with a blessing of water. Note that incense will be used during worship. 211 Walnut Street
Saints Mary and Mathias – 10:30 am | Christmas mass including communion, centered around John 1. Note that incense will be used during worship 215 W. 8th Street
Office Hours Following Christmas
Wednesday, December 28, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
To allow time for our staff to spend time with family during the holiday season, the church office will be closed Sunday, December 25 – Tuesday, December 27 and Thursday, December 29 – Friday, December 30. Pastor Aleese and Kathy will be in the office on Wednesday, December 28 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. If you need assistance outside of these times, please contact Kathy via email.
Pastor Aleese will be on vacation December 25 – 27 and December 29 – 31. If you are in need of pastoral care during this time, contact Pastor Susan Bantz (Grace) at 563-554-9213. Pastor Aleese will return to lead worship on Sunday, January 1.
Celebrate New Years Day and Epiphany Sunday @ SOTC!
Sunday, January 1
After your New Years Eve celebrations, join us at Shepherd as we kick off the new year together! During worship, we’ll focus on the story of the coming of the wise men, and will ponder “star words” for the coming year. More information to come…but know this: you’ll need your phones during worship! Pastor Aleese will have you look some things up online to participate in worship. After worship, stick around for a special New Years celebration during fellowship.
Women’s Epiphany Party
Sunday, January 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Calling all women of the congregation! Join us for our annual Women’s Epiphany Party in which we’ll share in a light meal (please bring an appetizer to share), a candle exchange (bring a wrapped candle for a rousing candle swap!), and a blessing for the coming year. This will take the place of Women’s Group on the second Saturday of the month.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 29 after worship
Each January we set aside a Sunday to celebrate our shared ministry together at SOTC during our annual meeting. During this time, we will review the year, vote on nominated leaders and proposed constitutional amendments, and also hear reports regarding our financial position. All are welcome to join us as we give thanks for the ways God has been at work in and through our Shepherds in the past year!
Amendments to SOTC Constitution
Amendments available Sunday, January 1
This summer, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly passed a slate of suggested amendments to congregational constitutions. As our Council reviewed these suggestions, we also are suggesting an additional amendment regarding our Audit Committee. Suggested amendments will be available to the congregation on Sunday, January 1 and will be voted upon during our annual meeting.
Looking to give back to your community this holiday season and have some fun doing it? Join your fellow Shepherds, along with our friends from Zion and Grace, in ringing bells for the Salvation Army.
Click here to sign up for an hour shift. We are starting with four volunteers per time slot (per door) but can expand if there is more interest. Please come 5-10 minutes before your shift, and consider wearing some festive apparel. Because we’re at Hy-Vee, we will be inside. No need to dress for sub-zero temps!
SOTC Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Join us for a night of cookies, skits, carols, crafts, games and fun! We’ll start off the night by sharing with each other some of our favorite Christmas traditions over the generations and then participate in a group, spontaneous live nativity with carols. “Parts” needed for all ages! After our impromptu nativity story, we’ll play some Christmas games and the kids can make their own ornaments to take home with them. Bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share as we gather. If there are some left by the end of the evening, we’ll have a cookie swap
Take a look at our generations at Shepherd!
Our bulletin board is filling up! If you haven’t shared your “generations” picture, bring it to the church to add to the board or email them to Kathy. Pictures of multiple generations present, or pictures from several generations past, are all welcome! Next time you’re at Shepherd, take a look at the board to see how our stories are interweaving with the story of Christ!
Christmas Eve Worship
Saturday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm
As you begin to make holiday plans, make plans to join us for worship on Christmas Eve. Worship will include holy communion and a candlelight service while singing “Silent Night.”
Opportunities for Christmas Day Worship
Because of the schedules of our Shepherds, we will not host Christmas Day worship at SOTC. However, the following congregations have invited us to join them! If you’re looking for a place to worship on Christmas morning, check out these congregations:
Grace Lutheran – 9:00 am | Lessons and carols service with Communion 2107 Cedar Street
Zion Lutheran – 9:00 am | Lessons and carols service with Communion 513 Sycamore Street
Wesley United Methodist – 10:00 am | Christmas worship with communion 400 Iowa Avenue
First Presbyterian – 10:30 am | Worship with carol singing and a brief meditation. Wear your Christmas sweaters! 401 Iowa Avenue
Trinity Episcopal – 10:00 am | Eucharist worship with a renewal of baptismal vows with a blessing of water. Note that incense will be used during worship. 211 Walnut Street
Saints Mary and Mathias – 10:30 am | Christmas mass including communion, centered around John 1. Note that incense will be used during worship 215 W. 8th Street
Year End Giving
Last day for 2022 Contributions: December 24
As you gather with us for Christmas Eve Worship, note that this will be the last worship service of 2022. If you are planning to make a year end donation, please do so by December 24. All gifts received after December 24 will be deposited in 2023.
Women’s Epiphany Party
Sunday, January 8, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Calling all women of the congregation! Mark your calendars to join us for our annual Women’s Epiphany Party. Our night together will include a light meal (please bring an appetizer to share), a candle exchange (bring a wrapped candle for a rousing candle swap!), and a blessing for the coming year.
It’s this Sunday! Following worship, our kids (elementary and middle school) will gather with Heather and Melissa to learn more about the ELCA Good Gifts program and help choose what animals we will be purchasing. Thank you to all those who contributed to our Advent Giving Challenge! We look forward to sharing with the congregation the impact we were able to have!
Ring Bells with our Family Faith Night Crew and High Schoolers!
We’ve recently picked up some slots to help ring bells for the Salvation Army and are encouraging our middle school and high school youth, along with participants in Family Faith Nights, to volunteer. But…the fun doesn’t need to be restricted!
If you’d like to join us for an hour shift, click here to sign up. We are starting with four volunteers per time slot (per door) but can expand if there is more interest. Please come 5-10 minutes before your shift, and consider wearing some festive apparel. Because we’re at Hy-Vee, we will be inside. No need to dress for sub-zero temps!
SOTC Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Join us for a night of cookies, skits, carols, crafts, games and fun! We’ll start off the night by sharing with each other some of our favorite Christmas traditions over the generations and then participate in a group, spontaneous live nativity with carols. “Parts” needed for all ages! After our impromptu nativity story, we’ll play some Christmas games and the kids can make their own ornaments to take home with them. Bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share as we gather. If there are some left by the end of the evening, we’ll have a cookie swap
Add Your “Generations” Picture!
To embody the truth that it’s not just characters of times’ past that are a part of God’s story, we’re asking the congregation to bring in a picture that showcases generations in your family. It might be a picture with multiple generations present, or it might be a picture of a family member from several generations past. Either way, bring those pictures to church or email them to Kathy, and post them on our bulletin board. As the season progresses, watch for how our stories interweave with the story of Christ!
Christmas Poinsettias
Order by Sunday, December 11
Are you willing to help decorate our sanctuary with poinsettias this Christmas? Sign up in the narthex, or contact Kathy in the office, if you’re willing to purchase a plant. Please indicate if the poinsettia is purchased in honor/memory of someone and clearly mark the funds designated for flowers. Envelopes are available in the narthex near the sign up sheet.
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who purchased gifts for children in our community through the LSI organization. Eleven children will have a book and an educational toy to open Christmas morning!
Christmas Eve Worship
Saturday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm
On Christmas Eve, we’ll trek to Bethlehem to adore the Christ child on bended knee. Worship will include holy communion and a candlelight service while singing “Silent Night.”
NOTE: We will not host Christmas Day worship. Stay tuned for details of services at other local congregations.
Year End Giving
Last day for 2022 Contributions: December 24
As you gather with us for Christmas Eve Worship, note that this will be the last worship service of 2022. If you are planning to make a year end donation, please do so by December 24. All gifts received after December 24 will be deposited in 2023.
Thanks to those who helped us kick off our Advent season at Shepherd! To embody our “Generation to Generation” theme, our younger Shepherds helped light our Advent wreath and added some pieces to the nativity scene (complete by Christmas Eve!) As we closed worship, as a church family we decorated our Christmas tree…completing our décor in record time! As you go into this week, may you trust that there is room for you in God’s story of grace, and may you seek to listen to, and include, the stories of those around you!
LSI Angel Tree
Return Gifts by the End of this Week! Friday, December 2
Reminder: if you signed up to support a child through the LSI Angel Tree, gifts (unwrapped) are due back this week! Gifts for each child are to be an educational toy and a book. It is suggested that $25-$30 be spent on each child. Thank you!
Advent Giving Challenge
Last Chance to Give this Sunday, December 4
Can you help us reach our goal? For every dollar that the congregation contributes, we’ll match it with a dollar from the children’s Sunday School/Kids Sermon fund. We’re hoping to contribute $600 toward ELCA Good Gifts and postage for holiday cards. Write a check or put aside some cash NOW to bring with you on Sunday!
Add Your “Generations” Picture!
To embody the truth that it’s not just characters of times’ past that are a part of God’s story, we’re asking the congregation to bring in a picture that showcases generations in your family. It might be a picture with multiple generations present, or it might be a picture of a family member from several generations past. Either way, bring those pictures to church or email them to Kathy, and post them on our bulletin board. As the season progresses, watch for how our stories interweave with the story of Christ!
Christmas Poinsettias
Order by Sunday, December 11
Are you willing to help decorate our sanctuary with poinsettias this Christmas? Sign up in the narthex, or contact Kathy in the office, if you’re willing to purchase a plant. Please indicate if the poinsettia is purchased in honor/memory of someone and clearly mark the funds designated for flowers. Envelopes are available in the narthex near the sign up sheet.
SOTC Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Join us for a night of cookies, skits, carols, crafts, games and fun! We’ll start off the night by sharing with each other some of our favorite Christmas traditions over the generations and then participate in a group, spontaneous live nativity with carols. “Parts” needed for all ages! After our impromptu nativity story, we’ll play some Christmas games and the kids can make their own ornaments to take home with them as they’d desire.
Bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share as we gather. If there are some left by the end of the evening, we’ll have a cookie swap.
Christmas Eve Worship
Saturday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm
Gather with us as we make our trek to Bethlehem to adore the Christ child on bended knee. Worship will include holy communion and a candlelight service while singing “Silent Night.”
NOTE: We will not host Christmas Day worship. Stay tuned for details of services at other local congregations.
Kids Choose ELCA Good Gifts Animals
Sunday, December 11
Following worship, our kids (elementary and middle school) are invited to learn more about the ELCA Good Gifts program and help choose what animals we will be purchasing. Mark your calendars to join us!
Extended Deadline! Give through Sunday, December 4
For the past weeks, we’ve encouraged the congregation to give above and beyond their regular giving toward an Advent Giving Fund that will support the ELCA Good Gifts program and postage for cards sent to children and families detained in immigration centers.
To date, we have collected $170. Can you help us reach our goal of $300? That $300 will then be matched by $300 from the children’s Sunday School/Kids Sermon fund. Thanks in advance for supporting others this holiday season!
Add Your “Generations” Picture!
In the words of Rev. Anna Strickland, one of the collaborators for our Advent theme: “With this theme, we decided to simply tell the story [of what leads to Christ’s birth.] It’s the story of so many individual threads over centuries woven together into a story of God’s unconventional inbreaking. And the Christmas story is our story, too. The tapestry God is weaving did not stop in Bethlehem. Our own threads, from generation to generation, weave into the narrative of God’s incarnation in the world.”
So as to embody this truth that we, too, are a part of God’s continued story, we’re inviting you to bring a picture that showcases generations in your family. It might be a picture with multiple generations present, or it might be a picture of a family member from several generations past. Either way, bring those pictures in or email them to Kathy in the office, and post them on our bulletin board. As the season progresses, watch for how our stories interweave with the story of Christ!
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Schedule
Christmas Eve | Saturday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm
Gather with us as we make our trek to Bethlehem to adore the Christ child on bended knee. Worship will include holy communion and a candlelight service while singing “Silent Night.”
Christmas Day | NO Worship @ SOTC, Sun, December 25
Based on feedback from the congregation, we will not hold a Christmas Day worship service. Still looking to worship on Christmas morning? In the coming weeks we’ll share opportunities to join other local congregations.
LSI Angel Tree
Return Gifts by Friday, December 2
Reminder: if you signed up to support a child through the LSI Angel Tree, gifts (unwrapped) are due back on Friday, December 2. Gifts for each child are to be an educational toy and a book. It is suggested that $25-$30 be spent on each child. Thank you!
Christmas Poinsettias
Order by Sunday, December 11
Are you willing to help decorate our sanctuary with poinsettias this Christmas? Sign up in the narthex, or contact Kathy in the office, if you’re willing to purchase a plant. Please indicate if the poinsettia is purchased in honor/memory of someone and clearly mark the funds designated for flowers. Envelopes are available in the narthex near the sign up sheet.
Blood Drive
Monday, November 28, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
All community members are welcome to participate in a blood drive at the Pearl City Station, Harbor Drive, Muscatine, IA. Masks are now optional but appointments are required. To schedule, please contact Kelsie Stafford at: 563-263-0241 or email her at: kstafford@muscatineiowa.org: Give blood 11/14/22 – 1/15/23 & get your choice of a gift card or a donation to Feeding America.
SOTC Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Gather with your fellow Shepherds as we share our favorite traditions, eat some cookies, re-enact the nativity story, and play some Christmas games! All are invited to bring a dozen cookies to share. Any extras at the end of the night will be used in a cookie exchange.
Kids Choose ELCA Good Gifts Animals
Sunday, December 11
Following worship, our kids (elementary and middle school) are invited to learn more about the ELCA Good Gifts program and help choose what animals we will be purchasing. Mark your calendars to join us!
