Worship this Week: Worship Texts Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37  Click on the bible passage to read it in the NRSV version.

HOUSEKEEPING: In search of some folks for a variety of in house tasks Sunday after each worship service. Christmas decorations need to be stored in the attic. Batteries changed in clocks. Boxes and binders carried upstairs. Paper and labels brought back to the work room. File cabinets moved from office …

Choose Life!  That was Moses’ message to the Israelites as he shared with him his final thoughts before he died and they walked into the Promised Land.  Choose Life – choose God and all of God’s gifts to you.  An important message to this group of folks who have only …

HOUSE CHURCH YEAR TWO: Last year, we began a series of neighborhood visits to share our faith story and to begin to vision the future of Shepherd of the Hills. Year Two visits have begun with our focus on discipleship and generosity – which are foundations of our faith lives. …

The readings this week continue to point us – 21st century disciples – to the type of worship and witness that leads us into greater relationship with God and our neighbors. For the Israelites who have returned from Babylon, it’s not about idol worship.  It is about showing their light …

Sparta, NJ – Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, located in Vernon, NJ and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, located in Sparta, NJ are glad to host a screening of National Geographic’s newest documentary, “Gender Revolution”.  We will screen this documentary on Monday, February 6 at 7 PM in the sanctuary at Shepherd of the Hills …

HOUSE CHURCH YEAR TWO: Last year, we began a series of neighborhood visits to share our faith story and to begin to vision the future of Shepherd of the Hills. Year Two visits have begun with our focus on discipleship and generosity – which are foundations of our faith lives. …

Before the disciples can begin their work preaching and healing, they need to spend time learning about the people they will encounter – and the abundance of God’s love for ALL of them.  Jesus leads them up a hill to a quiet spot and begins to teach what we call “The …

HOUSE CHURCH YEAR TWO: Last year, we began a series of neighborhood visits to share our faith story and to begin to vision the future of Shepherd of the Hills. Year Two visits have begun with our focus on discipleship and generosity – which are foundations of our faith lives. …

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 …