United Methodist Churches from around the area will be invited to a special celebration on Monday, October 13 at Camp Milan Retreat Center. Indigenous Peoples Day is a chance to celebrate the Native American Ministries of our conference and the good work of the United Methodist Church. A Drum Circle from Dayspring UMC will be a part of this service.
Pastor Robb was recently featured on the Rock Island Line, a podcast that features interviews with local leaders. Past guests include the Superintendent of Rock Island/Milan Schools, the Executive Director of QC Allianice on Immigration and Refugees, and a city alderman. Pastor Robb is the first pastor to be on the show. He and host Annike O’Melia shared a poignant conversation that lasted 90 minutes. “I guess one thing I take away from this is that I want to learn more about Jesus,” the non-church-going host said near the end of the conversation. You can watch the full episode below.
On the first Sunday of a new season of music ministries, we will have a grand celebration. Jon Hansen will be installed as our Director of Music and both the sanctuary choir and the bell choir will present offerings. We will also hear a selection with Jon’s voice featured. It will be a special beginning to a new era in worship at Two Rivers, and we hope for more to be inspired to be a part of our ongoing music ministries.
On September 7, weather permitting, we will meet for worship outside in the south parking lot. As United Methodists, we understand that God can use any amount of water for baptism. Yet the symbolism of being fully submerged is a powerful experience. We will have multiple baptisms in one service as we conclude our Finding Faith for the Skeptic series. The above shirt has been ordered for those being baptized, but anyone who wants one of these shirts can order one through the church for $25. Helpers are needed to set up chairs, a sound system, and put things away. We will not share Communion, but will on September 14.
The Edgar Crockett Trio is coming to lead worship with toe-tapping energy on August 31. We will sing some old standards as well as bask in the musical joy of the Edgar Crockett Trio. In addition to the fun of special music, Sunday is also Bring Your Bible to Church Day. Every adult is invited to bring their Bible to church. Bring the 3rd grade Bible you received from church, the Family Bible you got for your wedding, the Bible you bought for your first college class, or any Bible that has been meaningful to you.
After worship we will do a “show and tell” for all the Bibles, giving young people a chance to hear why these books are so special. It will be a good day of inter-generational sharing (and there will be some snacks).
