This Sunday, our Gospel reading is all about Jesus sending his disciples out “into the world” to make a difference. Does all that “sending out” apply to us, as well? Join Pastor Jack as he proclaims his sermon message, “Sent by God,”… and learn new and creative ways we can all bear witness to the Gospel in the world today. Each one of us is truly “sent” by Jesus into the world!

CHANGES IN WORSHIP beginning 6/11

The congregation and the cantor will sing all verses listed in the bulletin together from the first verse.
Wine is now served in individual cups and grape juice is with the gluten free wafers on the table in the aisle.

SAVE THE DATES:

VOLUNTEER FAIR –We had a terrific response to the volunteer fair last Sunday. An email with a fillable Time and Talents form was sent out on Monday, June 5. Please complete the form and send it to office@sothnj.org. If you would prefer a paper form, please stop in the church office. Many thanks to Janine Shugan of the Membership team and Judi Wolff for leading this event!

Support Connect for Community by dining to donate all day on Thursday, June 16 at Bubbakoo’s Burritos located at 12 N. Village Blvd. (by the ShopRite) in Sparta. Just mention C4C when you order!

Meat, Eat, and Greet June 17, 4-7 PM at the Wolff Home 36 Alexander Dr, Glasser (Hopatcong), NJ. Please sign up on the events Bulletin Board.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – June 18, immediately following an abbreviated worship service.

BLOOD DRIVE – Thursday, June 29 – 1 -7 p.m. To schedule an appointment: smarturl.it/NJBS_BloodDrive Sponsor Code: 71131 or call/text Amanda: 908-380-9265. We’d like to have 30 appointments before the event.

Meat, Eat, and Greet July 22, 4-7 PM at the Schunk home. 64 Vail Rd, Landing, NJ. Please sign up on the events Bulletin.

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS – are needed. Please see the sign-up sheet on the narthex table. Thanks to the DiColas for leading this fellowship activity.

GOT BOOKS? – Please keep an eye out for a book donation/recycling bin coming soon to our parking lot from New Legacy Books. This is a “green” fundraising activity. New Legacy will accept books in good, readable condition with an ISBN barcode label on the book cover. Hardcover, paperback, and textbooks are all welcome! For further information, please check their website http://www.newlegacybooks.com. See their brochure on the events bulletin board or ask Wendy in the office.

JOIN US WITH GENEROUS GIVING TO OUR MISSION:
With these gifts, we continue to welcome folks to our community, to equip them with faith tools – learning the word, prayers for one another, and communal support – and then to send us into the world to welcome others.
Your donations to SOTH can be accomplished in the following ways:

The Easter season is a time to give thanks for the gift of baptism. All ELCA congregations are encouraged to have a “Thanksgiving for Baptism” portion in worship services each week until May 21. Give thanks for the refreshing waters of baptism which point to the promise of eternal life!

On Sunday, place your donation in the offering plate.
Mail your offering to: SOTH 246 Woodport Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871
Go online to setup your e-giving from your checking, savings, credit card or debit card http://secure.myvanco.com/L-YXCY
Download Vanco Mobile (Faith) on your smartphone, search for Shepherd of the Hills (Sparta)
Text Giving to 973-832-0226 You can make a one-time gift or setup recurring offerings.

PLEASE CONTACT STEVE LEWANDOWSKI FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH ELECTRONIC GIVING. (973) 670-0773 or sjlewan@gmail.com

Many thanks to all of the donors who support our mission!

STREAMING IS HERE!: We are excited to announce that you can now view our service live at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. Click on this link to see the service and subscribe to our SOTH channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@shepherdofthehillslutheran8820/streams Don’t worry if you missed the live broadcast. All services are archived on our channel. You can also search for us on Facebook and like our page. https://www.facebook.com/SOTHNJ/.

WORSHIP INFO For June 18, 2023

Worship Service Bulletin

New Link for Zoom Bible Study, Wed. at noon

Meeting ID: 829 4727 4304 Passcode: 002314

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL:
President: JD Allen
Vice President: Emery Malasits
Treasurer: Brett Maynard
Recording Secretary: Celeste Bethmann
Financial Secretary: Steve Lewandowski
Property: Patrick Wood
Worship & Music: Pat Kovacs
Community Relief: Diane Fitzpatrick
Giving: Arden Krych
Membership: Janine Shugan
Activities: Judi Wolff
Christian Education: Wendy Whipple

CLOTHING DONATION BIN – Place clothing and shoes in plastic bags. Proceeds will benefit SOTH. Please do not leave items outside of the box. Please tell your friends and family so that we can fill those bins!

BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY
Continues in person at Holy Trinity Church or via Zoom, the first and third Wednesdays from noon-12:45. Join Pastor Jack for a lively discussion of the Bible. No prior experience necessary! Click here to join us via Zoom.