Pastor Amy’s Office Hours

For the month of September, Pastor Amy’s office hours will be:
+ Pastor Amy will not be in the office(s) on Mondays, but please don’t hesitate to contact her via phone (662.292-6185) in case of emergencies.
+ Tuesday and Thursday 9 am – 1 pm at All Saints
+ Wednesday and Friday 9 am – 1 pm at St. James
+ Tuesday – Friday afternoons (from 1 – 5 pm) are times Pastor Amy will have appointments, visit shut-ins, do hospital visits, meetings, etc. and flexible as to which church she will be in.
+ Saturdays will be reserved for special projects and Pastor Amy will be available by appointment.

 “God’s Work, Our Hands”

Get ready to do some more of God’s work! This year, we will join the wider ELCA in participating in the annual “God’s Work, Our Hands” weekend. This is a weekend set aside for ELCA churches to serve in the communities, we serve together locally, and we serve together globally. Saturday, September 9^th, join with other ELCA churches serving at River Bend Food Bank, packing backpacks for their weekend food program. These backpacks are sent home with kids facing food insecurity. They are packed with easy-to-prepare meals for the weekend away from school. Sign up for one of two packing shifts (8 – 10 am or 10:30am – 12:30pm) online. If you are making or providing snacks, please have them to All Saints Lutheran Church by 5 pm Thursday or St. James Lutheran by noon on Friday. Please sign up at the provided link.

https://riverbendfoodbank.org/donate-time/

Joint Parish Faith Formation 

Beginning October 1^st, we will be gathering for study and conversation around Luther’s small catechism. This 7- week study will meet weekly on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm to form faith as joint people of God. We will be using the curriculum “by heart: Conversations with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism”. Drop in any time October 1^st through November 12^th.

If you would like a book ($15), please contact Zoey at the St. James office (563-355-4161) by 9/15.  Location details to come.

Lifetouch Photo Directory

Mark your calendars for October 5^th from 3 – 8 pm at St. James, October 6^th from 3 – 8 pm at St. James, and October 7^th from 12 – 7 pm at All Saints for Lifetouch photo directory pictures to be taken. You may sign-up at either location. This photo directory will be a Together in Christ Parish directory. Sign-up online or immediately following the worship service on September 17^th and 24^th. If you have questions, contact Scott Holtan (309)948-3249.