Episode 1: A New Hope

There is chaos & terror in the capitol city.  There is a rebel preacher who preaches Good News but makes the established faith leaders & the Empire nervous.  And that rebel preacher knows it.

So he counsels his followers – that there will be signs of calamity and chaos.  Some folks will fall away.  Others will stand tall. So be alert & on guard – because the Good News is what remains.

A new hope for those who have forgotten that they are never alone…

No matter where you are or however you find yourself in your faith journey, know that you are most welcome here.

Join us at 8 AM or 10:15 AM on Sunday for worship.  Visit our website or Facebookpage for information and announcements.

Thanks: For the abundance and grace for our Operation Christmas Child and Project Self Sufficiency holiday projects. It’s through your hands and feet that we are able to bring God’s abundance to our brothers and sisters.
Operation Advent:
This year, we will become StarFollowers, preparing for the coming of Christ through the Gospel of Luke. I encourage you to join us on a 4 episode adventure of rebels,empires, the Word, and faith. With Advent come two requests:
1. Sunday November 29 at 11:45 AM – The trees are up and you are invited to help ‘green’ the church and the rest of the facility.  We will also have lunch together.  All hands welcome & encouraged/
2. Nativities – To help tell the story of Jesus’ birth, I invite you to share a nativity scene that you have with us.  They will be placed in the windows of the sanctuary through Epiphany.  EmailPastor Tina to let her know that you’ll be sharing one with the congregation.
Casting Call: Live at the Nativity
All children are invited to be a part of the annual Christmas Paegant on December 12 at 6:30 PM. Rehearsals start on November 30 at 7 PM.  Call the office or sign up on Sunday.
Congregational Meeting:
FY 2016 Spending Plan
On Sunday December 6, 2015, there will be a single, unity service in preparation for the Congregational Meeting to discuss the FY 2016 Spending & Revenue Plan.  The schedule for that morning is as follows:

9 AM – Worship of Word & Sacrament –                 “The Empire Strikes Back”

10 AM – Congregational Meeting
11 AM – Congregational Potluck Brunch

All confirmed members of the Shepherd of the Hills are eligible and encouraged to attend and vote.

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