Two Rivers Church

Month: April 2016

  • Pet Blessing May 22

    Pet Blessing May 22

    Pet BlessingOn May 22, Two Rivers United Methodist Church is extending a special invitation to our four-legged, winged, furry, or scaly friends. A special Sunday celebrating God’s Creation will include a special prayer and blessing of animals as well as a gathering of pet-friendly craft vendors and animal care givers.

    All are invited to bring their animal to the Church parking lot from 2-4 p.m. At 2:30, Rev. Robb McCoy will lead those gathered in a special prayer for all animals, and will have a special blessing for every animal that is brought forward.

    After this short service, all are invited to stay to check out the vendors and volunteer groups that care for animals in and around the Quad Cities. Anyone who cares for animals is invited to be a part of the day. If you are a vendor that caters to pets and pet owners, or if you are a part of a volunteer organization that cares for animals, and would like to be a part of this special Animal Blessing Festival, call Two Rivers Church at 309-788-9384.

    The day will start at the regular worship time of 9:30 a.m., when Pastor Robb will begin a five-part series called “All Things,” which focuses on God’s Creation, and our role in it. “We have been given a special place in God’s creation,” Pastor Robb says. “That is of caregiver and steward. As people of faith, we are called to take care of what God has given us, and not to treat it as disposable.”

    The series will focus on the themes of Earth, Water, Sky, Wind, and Fire. On May 22, the theme will be Earth, of which the animals are a part. Two Rivers Church is at 1820 5th Ave. in Rock Island. The website is http://tworiversumc.org. For any questions call Pastor Robb at 815-514-3779, or the church office at 309-788-9384.

  • Square Dancing is friendship set to music.

    Square Dancing is friendship set to music.

    Country Western DaySunday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m.

    Join in the fun of country western dancing. Come and boot scoot, or just kick back and watch. We’ll have professional instructors lead us through an hour of line dancing from 3-4, and an hour of square dancing from 4-5. Then, after we’ve all worked up an appetite, we’ll have a cowboy supper. Meet in Epworth Hall. Cowboy attire not required. Dance shoes not required either.
  • Two Rivers Creators’ Camp

    Two Rivers Creators’ Camp

    Creators CampCLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    This is not your father’s Vacation Bible School. This summer Two Rivers is creating a new experience based on choice. From July 11-14, the Creators’ Camp will give kids a chance to focus on two workshops. Group worship, snacks, and daily devotions will help kids see God, our Creator, in all that they do.

    The five workshops that we are going to offer are Cooking, Mission, MakerSpace (STEM robotics), Arts and Crafts, and Science. When you register, pick you top three workshop choices. You will be assigned to 2 workshops. Each day, kids will start in the sanctuary for opening worship. They will then go to their first workshop, then meet in Epworth Hall for a snack, then go to their second workshop before meeting again in the sanctuary for closing worship.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

     

  • Worship series for April (and a little of May)

    Worship series for April (and a little of May)

    BreadBased in part by the writing of Father Dominic Garramone, the Bread Monk, this series will be a perfect follow up to the Easter season. Baking bread is an artful science. There are basics to learn, but each loaf is its own creation. This is much like the Christian life. While there are certain things that go into discipleship, each life is its own artful creation. We will look at the ways that Baking Bread is like living in Christ, working toward Pentecost and we wonder, “What kind of bread will you be?”