The Aha Moment 5-1-22
HYMNALS AND BIBLES -are now in the pews for your use.
NEW FIVE-PART SERMON SERIES– entitled, “What Shall We Do?; Lessons Learned from the 1st Century Christians.” begins May 8. Click here for more information.
EASTER HAMS – your free ham can be donated for our soup kitchen ministry. Contact Phyllis Fawcett: bfawcett@optonline.net
MASKS ARE OPTIONAL -Traditional communion has returned, but communion cups will still be available.
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS – are needed for May 8. Please sign up on clipboard in the narthex.
Lutheran Disaster Response P.O. Box 1809 Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
Write “Eastern Europe Crisis Response” on your check memo line.
Give by phone at 800-638-3522 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CT) or online.
SAVE THE DATES:
BLOOD DRIVE – Thank you to all who helped and/or donated
SPRING VENDOR FAIR – Sat., April 30 from 10 AM – 3 PM. Please see Barbara Osborne to volunteer or email SOThvendorday@gmail.com
PET FOOD COLLECTION – bin is in the narthex until May 1. Please pick up some cat or dog food to share with patrons of the Sparta Community Food Pantry.
SCYO CONCERT – May 1 at 2 p.m. at SOTH to benefit MS and their Scholarship Fund. Free will offering accepted
NEW MEMBER CLASSES –May 2, 9 and 16 in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m. All are welcome!
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES – May 5 and 12 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please contact the church office for further information.
C4C TRICKY TRAY – May 21, Sussex County Fairgrounds 2 p.m. Click here for further information.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD – before venturing a trip to the church office.
HYMN SUGGESTIONS – can be given to Ronn or emailed to ro2nkate@gmail.com
NEED YARN? -Marty Nielson has graciously offered Barbara’s stash for anyone’s use. Currently, the yarn is in the room between the office and Pastor’s office. He will replenish the supply as needed. You are welcome to it. We will be collecting handmade blue hats for #Hat Not Hate again this year. Faith Kitchen does not accept any clothing.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED – CONTROL ROOM HELP, OFFICE VOLUNTEERS, COFFEE HOUR HOSTS, FINANCIAL COUNTERS, PHOTOGRAPHER, DEACONS AND USHERS are all needed. Training joyfully provided. If someone calls to recruit you, please prayerfully consider how YOU can serve. You can always volunteer by contacting 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:
- On Sunday, place your donation in the offering plate at the back of the church.
- 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.
Many thanks to all of the donors who support our mission!
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WORSHIP INFO FOR MAY 1
This Week’s Bulletin
Kids Celebrate Bulletin
Spark Worship Bulletin (Pre-Reader)
New Link for Zoom Bible Study, Wed. at noon
President: JD Allen
Vice President: Emery Malasits
Treasurer: Brett Maynard
Recording Secretary: Celeste Bethmann
Financial Secretary: Steve Lewandowski
Property: Patrick Wood
Nurture (Worship & Music): Wendy Whipple
Social Ministry: Diane Fitzpatrick
A 2nd CLOTHING DONATION BIN – has arrived. 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. AT-HOME COMMUNION KITS – If you are worshiping with us from home and would like a communion kit, please contact the church office and arrangements can be made for you to receive the number you would like.
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