Love One Another – 5-18-25
Love One Another
This Sunday, Pastor Jack embarks on a three-part sermon series “Famous Last Words”. PJ will explore Jesus’ final instructions to his disciples (and to the church) prior to his death on Good Friday. We all know the directive “love one another” has a broad scope and meaning. However, this week PJ will emphasize Jesus’ directive to “love” as evidenced by inclusivity…by embracing/valuing our cultural and societal differences. Don’t miss this scholarly and thought-provoking message!
SUMMER VBS – It’s happening! July 7-11– seeking volunteers who can help for a full week from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. See details and sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.
FOOD COLLECTION FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES – Please bring the following items and place in the shopping cart:
May 18 – canned tuna or chicken
May 25 – canned soup
June 1 – oatmeal
June 8 – cereal
June 15 – powdered milk
June 22 – rice
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS URGENTLY NEEDED – Please sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
EASTER LILIES – There are three plants in the sacristy looking for a new home. Please help yourself. Thanks.
SAVE THE DATES:
BIBLE STUDY – Mon., May 19 – 6 p.m. in church and on zoom
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING – Mon., May 19 – 7 p.m.
VBS PLANNING MEETING – Tues., May 20 – 6 p.m. in the Sunday School classroom. If you signed up to help or you’re considering helping, please join us.
WINE TASTING – Sat., May 31 from 6-8 p.m. An assortment of South of the Border wines plus a few non-alcoholic beers and soda will be offered. Please bring an hors d’oeuvre or dessert to share. Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. Tickets are on sale for $20.00. Contact Solveig S. 201-919-2015 CHURCH CLEAN
BLOOD DRIVE – Thurs., June 26 1-7 p.m. To make an appointment, visit nybc.org/sponsor and use code #71131 or call 800-933-2566 Volunteers are needed. Please contact Janine S. at shugan@optonline.net
CHURCH CLEAN UP DAY – Sat., June 7 – 8 a.m. Please bring your garden tools and energy! Contact Pat Wood for further information (201) 602-4219.
BLOOD DRIVE – Thurs., June 26 1-7 p.m. To make an appointment, visit nybc.org/sponsor and use code #71131 or call 800-933-2566 Volunteers are needed. Please contact Janine S. at shugan@optonline.net
SUMMER VBS – It’s happening! July 7-11– seeking volunteers who can help for a full week from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. See details and sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.
PLANET NETWORKS – is now our Internet and telephone provider. If you decide to choose them for your Internet service, visit
https://planet.net/ or telephone them at 833-3Planet and use the referral code P8RC9 to earn a free month of service for SOTH!
MONDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Beginning Feb. 3, if you cannot attend (in person) our Bible studies on the first and third Mondays at 6:00pm, you can join us live via ZOOM video conferencing.
Please use this link:
Topic: SOTH Bible Study
Time: Apr 7, 2025 05:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87871072581
Meeting ID: 878 7107 2581
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.
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:
- 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 Barbara Osborne FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH ELECTRONIC GIVING at bjo1216@gmail.com
Supplemental Opportunities For Giving – In addition to financial offerings mentioned above, there are additional ways to support our congregation that are mentioned on our website: https://www.sothnj.org/giving.
Many thanks to all of the donors who support our mission!
WORSHIP INFO For May 18, 2025
Worship Service Bulletin
Trinity Faith Kitchen Information
New Link for Zoom Bible Study, Wed. at noon
Meeting ID: 878 7107 2581
SOTH CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL AND TEAM LEADERS
Janine Shugan – Council President (shugan@optonline.net)
Don Wolff – Vice President (wolffd33@gmail.com)
Brett Maynard – Treasurer (bwmay2021@gmail.com)
Solveig Schunk – Recording Secretary (solveig2012@gmail.com)
Barbara Osborne – Financial Secretary (bjo1216@gmail.com)
Deb Nadel – Worship and Music (nadeldeb@yahoo.com)
Nancy Wood – Christian Education (nawood64@gmail.com)
Arden Krych – Giving (ardenkrych@gmail.com)
Judi Wolff – Activities (wolffjudi@gmail.com)
Patrick Wood – Property (phwood67@gmail.com)
Rick Erck – Membership (heighwood@outlook.com)
Kathy Schwab – Marketing (kmschwab84@gmail.com)
Giving Team – Vacant
Community Relief – Vacant
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/.