The Ultimate Celebration

Each one of us has wondered, at one time or another, what heaven really looks like (Hint: the Bible says nothing about riding on the clouds and playing harps).  So… what DOES heaven look like?  Our clues come from the words of Jesus and the descriptions we read about in the Book of Revelation.  In his message this week Pastor Jack will share the Bible’s description of that heavenly place… it appears very inviting!  Check it out!

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 11 – jelly
May 18 – canned tuna or chicken
May 25 – canned soup

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:

SUNDAY SCHOOL CANCELLED TODAY

UPCOMING TEAM MEETINGS – Tues., May 13 – 6 p.m .-Activities Team 7 p.m. Membership Team

NEW MEMBER CLASS – Wed., May 14 – 7-8:30 pm. All prospective and existing members are welcome to attend. The reception will be on June 8.

WINE TASTING – Sat., May 31 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are on sale. Contact Solveig S. 201-919-2015

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

Happy Mother’s Day!

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 11, 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/.