Thirsty Again?

 Can you recall the last time you were really, really thirsty?  Was it on a hot summer day when you were working in the yard?  Was it after a strenuous workout at the gym?  Well, this Sunday, the Gospel narrative addresses a different kind of thirst:  spiritual dehydration.  What does it look like?  What are the remedies?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he delivers his timely message:  “Thirsty Again?” Gain valuable insights on how you can remain spiritually hydrated!

Don’t forget—this Sunday we “spring forward” ⏰, so set your clocks ahead one hour 🌷

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS URGENTLY NEEDED – in order to continue the “Best Coffee Hour in Sussex County”. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall.

PASTOR’S VACATION – March 9 – 15, 2026 – In case of pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Fred Becker 617-642-6557.

INCLEMENT WEATHER – Please check your email before venturing to church during inclement weather. Every effort will be made to alert you as early as possible to any cancellations. You can also check our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SOTHNJ and the church website at www.sothnj.org

SAVE THE DATES:

SHEPHERDS QUILTERS – Sat., Mar. 7 – 8 -11 AM No experience necessary. We are in need of clean fabric, gently used sheets and blankets.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES -Thurs., Mar. 5 (6-7 PM) and 19 (6- 7:30 PM) for all children in grades 3 and above. Please contact the office to enroll your child in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. First communion will be on Sun. 3/22 during the 9 AM service.

SPARTA FOOD PANTRY TRICK TRAY -Fri., March 20- 5PM Adults Only Admission $10, Purchase bundles by March 15th $50 (includes admission), 3 sheets of tickets. Bring a health/beauty item. Call 862-354-3792 or ckretzmermee@yahoo.com

WINE TASTING “A Taste of Italy” – Sat., March 21 from 6-8 pm. An assortment 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. Contact Solveig S. 201-919-2015

EASTER EGG HUNT- Sun., March 29 rain or shine. Two hunts: 2 and 3 PM, ages walking to 10 years. Please bring your camera, basket and food donation. Volunteers are needed. See signup sheet on bulletin board. See Barbara Popek to help.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – March 31 is the deadline to direct to SOTH. If you need help, see Wendy or Denise L.

FISH & CHIPS DINNER – Sun., Apr. 19, 5-7 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 15. We are collecting new items to be used for our baskets and door prizes that evening. Please see Barbara R., Diane F., or MaryAnn D. to donate.

VBS – July 20-14. Please save paper towel and wrapping paper tubes and brown paper received in packages (can be wrinkled). Please see Nancy W. to help with this exciting event!

MONDAY ADULT BIBLE STUDY – If you cannot attend (in person) our Bible studies on the first and fourth Mondays at 6:00pm, you can join us live via ZOOM video conferencing.
Please use this link:
Topic: SOTH Bible Study
Time: 5:45 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 March 08, 2026
Worship Service Bulletin

Celebrate
Easter Egg Hunt
Fish and Chips
Gifts of Love
Lenten Flyer
Trial of Martin Luther
Weekend Bag Program
Wine Tasting
Worship and Music Team

New Link for Zoom Bible Study, Wed. at noon

Meeting ID: 878 7107 2581

SOTH CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL AND TEAM LEADERS
Janine Shugan – Council President
Don Wolff – Vice President
Brett Maynard – Treasurer
Solveig Schunk – Worship and Music
Barbara Osborne – Financial Secretary
Recording Secretary – Diane Fitzpatrick
Nancy Wood – Christian Education
Patrick Wood – Property
Rick Erck – Membership
Kathy Schwab – Marketing
Judi Wolff – Community
Relief Activities – vacant
Giving – 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/.