The choirs of Two Rivers UMC and Church of Peace UCC will present three musical anthems in worship on April 26. 
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Combined choirs April 26
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Youth Retreat at Camp Milan Apr 24-25
In partnership with the Illinois Great Rivers Camping Ministries, Camp Milan will host a youth retreat on April 24-25. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. It is hoped that about 50 youth and adults will come to the event from churches from around the district.
Worship will be led by Rob Leveridge. The preacher will be Rev. Sharon L. S. Cook. Leveridge is an experienced worship leader who has recently relocated to the Quad Cities. You can listen to his music at http://robleveridge.bandcamp.com/. Cook is the director of camping ministries in the Wisconsin Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
The theme of the event is “Arts in the Spirit,” and participants will be encouraged to think of ways that creating art can be a spiritual exercise. There will be opportunities for youth to explore their creativity and strengthen their prayer life.
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March Movie Matinee
Join us on March 21 at 2:00pm for a wonderful March Movie Matinee!We will be showing
Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Classic Family Musical
“Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
This movie showing is free and open to the public.
Popcorn and water will be provided.
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2015 Lenten Noontime Concert Series
The 2015 Lenten Noontime Concert Series of Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island will begin its 24th season on Wednesday, February 25, at 12:15 p.m. in the church Sanctuary.
The series will begin with an appearance by The RiverBend Bronze Handbell Ensemble. This group is directed by Larry Peterson of Augustana College and is a community-based ensemble that has presented several concerts in the area.
Michael Wahlman, Cello and Robert Elfline, Piano will be playing for us on March 4.
The Rock Island High School Chamber Singers will return to the series on March 11. They are directed by Scott Voight and accompanied by Cheryl Bolt.
Gregory Etzel, Baritone will sing on March 18. Gregory, a native of Moline and former member of Two Rivers Church, is the Director of Music at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, and also is a member of the River Valley Brass Quintet and the Peoria Municipal Band.
Edgar Crockett, Trumpet, and David Holcomb, Piano will present the program on March 25. Edgar holds a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Iowa and is currently a professor of music at Black Hawk College, Moline. Dave is a well-known pianist, having performed at many venues in the Quad City Area.
On April 1, our last concert of the season, Stephen Steely, Organ will perform for us. Stephen is the Director of Music at First Lutheran Church, Moline and Temple Emmanuel, Davenport, and also plays for several Sunday Masses at St. Plus Church in Rock Island.
The Lenten Noontime Concert Series is presented by the church for the enjoyment of its members, those who work in the downtown Rock Island area, for the retired, and for all those who love great music. The concerts begin at 12:15 P.M. and last approximately one/half hour and will take place in the church Sanctuary. The concerts are free of charge, but freewill donations will be gladly accepted.
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Mardi Gras Worship Feb 15
Sunday, February 15 promises to be an extraordinary day of worship. The last Sunday before Lent has a long history of being a day of celebration. We will come together with music, dancing, and praise. Renowned jazz trumpeter Edgar Crockett will join us in worship. In addition to the first-class jazz, our new youth dancing ministry, Happy Hearts, will make their worship debut. The combined kids’ and youth choir will also join in the fun. We will also celebrate the commissioning of Jim Prather as a Certified Lay Minister. At the service, Jim will officially become our Minister of Senior Adults. -
What is a United Methodist?
Pastor Robb will lead a Sunday school class from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in the Keystone Room will have a different format than usual. All are invited to attend the class called “What’s a United Methodist?” The class will be held during the six weeks of Lent, starting February 22, and lasting until March 29.At the end of the six week class, participants will be invited to take vows of membership into the congregation of Two Rivers United Methodist Church on Easter Sunday, April 5. Current members are invited to participate in the class. It can be a both a good refresher for the fundamentals of our faith as well as a way to get to know some of the new members.
