12/18/21 Dear Members and Friends of Shepherd of the Hills, As we round the corner onto Christmas week, we are anticipating a joyful and inspirational offering of Christmas Eve worship services. This year, services will be celebrated at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm. In addition to in-person worship, our Christmas …
Fear Not…God Can Do Anything – Dec. 19 Have you ever doubted your abilities in life? Ever questioned your strength, or your intelligence, or your patience? This week, Pastor Jack’s message focuses on how God helps us to overcome our weaknesses…and how God operates in the supernatural world, without human limitations. Pastor will …
Fear Not…We Have Prayer Support – Dec. 12 What happens when you worry? And what if someone simply advised you not to worry? Would you worry anyway? Of course! However, according to St. Paul, we can share our worries with God in the spiritual connections of prayer…and our anxieties will actually …
Fear Not…We are All in This Together – Dec. 05 No doubt you’ve heard the expression, “All for one, and one for all”. This concept is not new. In fact, it was developed among first-century Christians. This Sunday, Pastor Jack will explore St. Paul’s writings which encourage us to support one another …
What would you do in the face of life-threatening circumstances? Would you be afraid? Fear for your life? Of course! However, Jesus’ message (in this Sunday’s Gospel reading) is to trust in God…through the fear…and trust that Jesus will carry you through. Join Pastor Jack as he explores the Biblical understanding …
PASTOR’S VACATION –will be from 11/20 to 11/27. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Fred Becker at 973-366-2821 or fred3becker@gmail.com. Special thanks to Rev. Drs. Arden and Margaret Krych who are presiding and preaching in his absence. It is always a joy to welcome our very own SOTH members as worship …
PASTOR’S VACATION –will be from 11/20 to 11/27. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Fred Becker at 973-366-2821 or fred3becker@gmail.com. Special thanks to Rev. Drs. Arden and Margaret Krych who are presiding and preaching in his absence. It is always a joy to welcome our very own SOTH …
This is All Saints’ Sunday Do you recall going to the movie theater and watching “Previews of Coming Attractions”? Each movie trailer provided a sneak peak of an upcoming flick. Well this Sunday’s Gospel story (Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead) serves as a preview of Jesus’ own resurrection…and Jesus’ resurrection …
Nothing Scary About Unconditional Love Planning anything scary on October 31 this year? Over 500 years ago, the Christian church was a scary institution…frightening its members with the threat of divine punishment, hell fires, etc. But along came Rev. Martin Luther, who, on October 31, 1517 re-awakened the church to the true …
Have you ever realized the connection between baptism and the cross? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he completes his sermon series on the New Testament Book of Hebrews. Learn something new as the Sunday message unpacks the mysteries of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross…and what it means for …