We had an amazing Easter Egg Hunt here at SOTP on April 8th! There were over 80 children that came out to hunt for candy filled eggs (photo below). We had such a great time. Thank you to everyone that donated candy, we were so very blessed with all the donations. Also thank you to everyone who took the time to fill 2400 eggs, it was a big job but with many hands involved it didn’t take very long!!!
Our next event is on Friday June 2nd, Ice Cream Social Summer Kick Off!!!! We will be kicking off summer with games, music, and ICE CREAM. This event is for the young and the young at heart, so everyone is welcome. Go to the SOTP website and register today.
Calling all VBS volunteers!!!! VBS is coming up fast, July 10-14. This years theme is Ready, Set, Move: Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere! If you are interested or you have any questions on how you can help please contact Jill Gillming
Contact: Jill Gillming jill@sotpmail.com
Here at SOTP, we want to be sure that everyone has access to the latest events and happenings here at the church. One of the best ways to keep up to date is through our church app called “Church Center”
Not only is this app updated with the most current SOTP information, but it is also a quick and easy way for all members to register for events, keep in touch with their groups and make requests for things such as room reservations!
Feel free to reach out to our Operations Manager, Matt Morrison, anytime during the week to get one on one time specific to any questions you may have.
Contact: Matt Morrison matt@sotpmail.com
We continue to ask you to please consider signing up to donate flowers to brighten up the sanctuary. Each arrangement will be $52.
The bouquets are delivered from the florist for the weekend worship services. The flowers are yours to keep after the Sunday services or on the Monday following. The church is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There are several ways to place an order for altar flowers:
When you order the flowers, you will need to provide your name, the date you would like them, your phone number, and for whom the flowers are dedicated to or in memory of. If you don’t pay online, Diane will send you a special offering envelope for the payment in the mail. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Mollis.
Thank you for contributing to beautify the altar during our services at Shepherd of the Prairie.
Contact: Diane Mollis dem910@outlook.com
Thursday, July 4 All VBS Snack Donations Need to Be Dropped Off by This Date www.bit.ly/SOTPvbsSNACK24
Weekend of July 6 & 7 Kickoff to Christmas in July for World Hunger www.bit.ly/SOTPjuly24
July 8-12 Vacation Bible School, 9am Volunteer Registration: www.bit.ly/SOTPVBS24vol Participant Registration: www.bit.ly/SOTPVBSkids24
Friday, July 12 Ice Cream Social & Car Show, 6:30—8:30 pm www.bit.ly/SOTPsocial24
Sunday, July 14 New Member Reunion, Noon www.bit.ly/SOTPreunion24
July 16-20 SOTP Youth & Chaperones at ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans
Sunday, July 21 Missionary Visit, 9am & 10:45am Services www.bit.ly/SOTPmission24
Saturday, July 27 Next Step Fellowship, Pot Luck Picnic, Noon www.bit.ly/SOTPnext0724
Weekend of July 27 & 28 Last Weekend of Christmas in July for World Hunger www.bit.ly/SOTPjuly24
Sunday, August 11 New Member Gathering, 3pm www.bit.ly/SOTPNMG0824
Sunday, August 18 Annual Church Picnic, Noon
Saturday, August 24 Next Step Fellowship, Mary Kay Cosmetics Demonstration, 10am
Sunday, August 25 Artist Series Presents the New Tradition Barber Shop Chorus, 4pm
Are you looking for ways to use your talents and participate in our church family?
Here are some ideas and who to contact for more information for each one: