WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: Joined with the World Council of Churches, the week between January 18 – 25 is set aside to intentionally pray that as Christians, we are able to set aside out differences and do the work of Christ together. The theme for this year is “Reconciliation …
This week, Jesus is fully immersed in ministry. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus has returned from his time in the wilderness, moves to Capernaum, and begins to preach that the Kingdom of God is near. So he walks by some fishermen and calls them to follow him. And they do. They …
It’s coming so save the date now… Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will host its’ 3rd Fish & Chips dinner in Lent. And we aren’t kidding about it (or the date for that matter). Check back in March for more info like times and prices. Looking forward to seeing …
BAPTISM REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: On Sunday, January 8, we remember the baptism of Jesus in worship. We also remember our own baptisms as we affirm the promises we have made. AND…we invite those who were baptized in 2016 to return and receive their banners. It’s a wet and wild day, because …
The Baptism of Jesus The season of Epiphany begins on Friday with the celebration of the Three Kings visiting Jesus. This visit signaled to the world that the Messiah came not jus for the Jewish people – but also for Gentiles and foreigners. And that changes everything…which is what …
SAVE THE DATE! No fooling…Saturday, April 1, 2017 SOTH Lent FISH FRY is back. Details to come… Tickets on sale in March END OF YEAR GIVING: The end of the fiscal year is rapidly approaching. If you intend to give a year end donation, please have then to the office by Friday, December …
While the secular and retail world have wrapped up their Christmas holiday, we continue to celebrate the incarnation of Christ! In the days following December 25, we remember the journey to Jerusalem & visits with Anna & Simeon. We rejoice in the naming of Jesus. We look forward to visit …
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: The church is currently experiencing a shortfall in available cash needed to pay the monthly bills. We are asking all folks to designate their giving for the unified giving/operating fund for the next six months. We are hopeful that this will not only meet our monthly budgeting needs (about …
Love: As the World Turns The fourth week of Advent is quickly approaching. We have lit candles for hope, peace, joy…and the last one to be lit is love. Love – in this sense – is a verb. God loves us. We are called to love one another. It is …
Ministry & Mission News: Many thanks go out this week! To the council for their hard work in preparing and presenting the FY 2017 Spending Plan for the church. To the congregation for their attention and deliberation of the Spending Plan. To all the hands that made yummy potluck food …