End. Begin. King. Shepherd
The group Semisonic wrote this lyric – every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end – and as we balance the end and the beginning – we celebrate a triumphant Christ – Christ the King
It is a day when we celebrate the reign of God come true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And we acknowledge that we are waiting for the coming of Christ – as both child in manger and the triumph of Christ keeping his promise.
So we celebrate the end of this church year and we lift up Christ as King, victorious over death and evil, and we remember that as we wait, we share the Good News of the Triumphant King in word and deed.
God is good all the time.
We worship at 8 AM and 10:15 AM. Adult forum and Faith Formation are a 9:15 AM. Join us as well on our website, Facebook page, and Twitter (@spartapastor).
Peace, faith, and hope,
Pastor Tina +
We Welcome.
Live! at the Nativity…This is the second call for all youth from age 3-18 to be a part of a long standing Christmas tradition at SOTH. We need you to help be in the show, to run the show, and to welcome the public. First rehearsal is Wednesday December 3 @ 7 PM. We will share the Christmas Story on Saturday December 13 at 6 PM. Email PTina or sign up at the youth table.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship: As we prepare for National Day of Thanks, we invite you to worship with us on Wednesday November 25 at 7:30 PM. We will worship using Marty Haugen’s “Holden Evening Prayer’ and celebrate communion. Folks from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church have been invited to join us as well. See you then.
We Equip.
Worship, Meet & Eat – Sunday December 7: The congregational council invites all confirmed members of Shepherd of the Hills to a unity worship service at 9:30 AM followed by a congregational meeting to discuss the business of the church. Once we are finished meeting and discussing the spending plan for FY 2015, we will adjourn to the parish hall where we will break bread together. You are invited to bring baked goods or fruit to complete our brunch.
The wreaths are in! If you ordered a fresh wreath, please plan on picking it up this Sunday! Also – if you have not paid, please bring your payment! The youth & the Terrys thank you.
Advent is coming…
On Sunday November 30, all families of all sizes are invited to make an advent wreath to use for their advent devotions. We will be making them using paint, canvas, and your handprints – and a few other things. Join us in the Parish Hall at 9:15.
Hanging of the Greens: We will decorate the sanctuary, parish hall, and classrooms for the Advent and Christmas season on Sunday November 30 after the 10:15 worship service. We will have a lunch featuring meatballs and sauce along with your donated salads and desserts. We will then add the chrismons to the trees and other decorations.
We send.
PSS Thanksgiving Project : thank you for all your donations! We also need hands to pack on Nov 21 starting at 7 PM and deliver on Nov 23 after church.
Sparta Ecumencial Council Food Pantry is preparing to package 800 extra bags for Christmas/Hannukah meals for those in need in Sussex County. They would appreciate the following: canned vegetables, boxed stuffing, canned yams, instant mashed potatoes, canned turkey gravy, canned cranberry sauce, applesauce, apple juice, cookies.
Trinity Faith Kitchen in Dover – Our youth and adult leaders served lunch to 140 clients this past Saturday. The need has increased and 150-200 meals are being served 6 days a week. Please keep this ministry in your prayers. Our next night of preparation is Tuesday November 24 at 7 PM.