Pumpkin Patch Returns
Spaghetti Dinner
Youth Life News
As a reminder, there is no Youth Life meeting this Sunday, September 6th or next Sunday, September 13th. Mark your calendars for October 3, 8:45am, for Pumpkin unloading. This is a great way to earn community service hours. It is fun and goes quickly. The more hands we have, the quicker it goes. All help is …
Save The Date – Pumpkin Patch & Blessing of the Pets
We will unload pumpkins on Sat, Oct 3 at 8:45am!! Mark your calendars – it really is right around the corner!! If you are connected to any group needing community service hours or just a group that would like to have some fun working together – please invite them to join us. Many hands make …
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser – Saturday, September 12 at 6:30 pm – Did you know that NEXT summer, our Youth Life group will be a part of our mission trip to Peru??? They are VERY excited to begin planning this and will host a dinner to begin their fundraising efforts. There will be pastas, sauces, bread, …
Youth Life Families
Beginning this weekend, our Youth Life group will gather on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 pm to share dinner, study, worship and fun! ALL Youth are invited and welcome. Please keep our teens and their families in your prayers.
Confirmation Kick Off
Confirmation Classes will Begin Soon – Calling all seventh and eighth graders, as well as older Youth who have not gone through Confirmation. Classes will be a part of our new Sunday evening curriculum. Parents, be sure to speak with Pastor Peacock if you have questions and please make plans to attend the Parents’ Blitz …
Back To School Party – Youth Life
The Youth Life Back to School Party has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug 15, 10am to 2pm. Please be sure to let your Youth leaders know your teen will be attending – this helps greatly with planning and shopping.
Summer 5 – 5 – 5 Project
A Great Big Summer 555 Program Thank You – Wow!! What a caring and giving community we have! The call went out – we need new and gently used clothing, shoes, backpacks, sock & undies as well as financial contributions. You provided more than double our goal of items and dollars!! We collected more than …
Youth Life Luau
The Pumpkins Are Coming
The Pumpkins Are Coming! – Save the Date – We will unload pumpkins on Saturday, October 3rd at 8:45 am!! Mark your calendars!! If you are connected to any group needing community service hours or just a group that would like to have some fun working together – please invite them to join us. Many …
Parents Blitz – Youth Life Families
Youth Life Families – Save the Date – We will hold a Parents’ Blitz on Sunday, August 16 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for all Youth grades 7-12 and their families. There will be a time of fellowship over dinner, we’ll introduce Sunday Youth Nights, and review the school-year Calendar which outlines proposed Youth Life events. …
VBS Party
VBS was an Awesome Success! – VBS Party after the 10:30am Service Sunday, July 19th! Last week was just great as we hosted nearly 50 children for a time of learning, crafting, study and fun! We give a HUGE thank you to all the volunteers – both youth and adults – who made the week …
Youth Life – End of Summer Party
Youth Life – Save the Date – The end-of-year party will be on Saturday, August 8 from 4:00 – 8:00pm. Please mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this fun event before heading back to school.
Vacation Bible School 2026
Vacation Bible School 2026
Vacation Bible School 2026
Confirmation/Faith Camp
Confirmation/Faith Camp, St. Simons Island, GA for 7th – 12th Grades – Our annual summer camp will be at Epworth by the Sea beginning Sun., July 26 through Thurs., July 30. This allows rising 7th graders – 9th graders to begin or continue their Confirmation studies and provides a time of study for our older …
Vacation Bible School 2026
Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School
Confirmation Camp 2026
It’s that time of year again!! Summer is here and, with school out, that can mean only one thing – CONFIRMATION CAMP!! 2026 Confirmation Camp will be held July 26-30th! This year’s theme is “FOLLOW GOD!” Cap will be held at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simons Island, GA. We will start with worship on Sunday 7/26/26 at …
Youth Life Update
Happy Summer, everyone! Thank you to those who helped out with the latest youth gathering event this past Sunday. Great planning session for VBS and then a fun off site activity at the Escape Room! See pics below. Great way to celebrate the end of school and beginning of summer! Come Dine with the Vicar! This …
Dine With The Vicar
Vacation Bible School 2026
Vacation Bible School is Just Around the Corner! – Our VBS will be July 13-17, 9:00 am -Noon. If you would like to assist in any way – planning, decorating, teaching, preparing snacks, helping with music or crafts or projects – please indicate your interest on the yellow Connect Card. The theme is Rainforest Falls.
Youth Life Ministry News
Mother’s Day Breakfast was a wonderful fundraiser! Everyone had a great time and the food was fantastic. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success. Looks like you raised $600! You all worked very well as a team to make this happen. Thank you again! See pics below! Peterbrooke Chocolate Sale for Mother’s Day. This …
Youth Life – End Of The Year Celebration
Youth Life News
Mother’s Day Breakfast: Sunday, May 10: This is a huge fundraiser for the youth group and a great way to honor our Moms. We will be providing breakfast on Mother’s Day between the services and after the 10:30 worship service. Pancakes, casseroles, etc. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate moms and collect funds for future youth …
Mother’s Day Celebration Pancake Breakfast
Make plans to join us after the 8:30am or the 10:30am service on Sunday, May 10th. We will offer a fabulous breakfast/brunch of pancakes, meats, egg dishes and a yogurt & fruit bar. Free-will donations are appreciated as all donations will support our teens attending the National Youth Gathering and to summer Faith/Confirmation Camp.
Peterbrooke Chocolate Sale
Peterbrooke Chocolates on Sale – Just in time for Mothers’ Day! – Please see your insert in today’s Announcements. Our Youth offer a wonderful variety of items from our local Peterbrooke stores, and this serves as a fundraiser to assist those Youth going to the Continental Youth Gathering and to summer Faith/Confirmation Camp. These items …
Spring Tea
Our Spring Tea will be held Saturday, May 2 from 11:00am – 2:00pm – This is a fundraising activity with proceeds going to Youth and Family Ministries. Spring Tea tickets will be available in the Gathering Area beginning next weekend!! Suggested donation is $20 per person. This is a VERY fun and tasty event and …
Youth Escape Time
Church Yard Sale
Youth Life – Lock-In
Dine With Us – Thank You
Dine with Us- Southern Comforts was a great success! You all served over 100 meals and received over $2100 in donations plus another $1000 in matching funds from Benevolence. This is before expenses but you all still raised a lot of funds for your upcoming trips. Thank you to all of our volunteers- youth and adults! …
Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting
Join us Sat., March 28 at 10:00am – If you are interested in being connected to VBS this year – the dates are July 13-17 – please join us for this preliminary planning session. Please indicate your interest on the yellow Connect Card or contact the church office with any questions.
Easter Preparations Underway
Easter Preparations will soon be underway!! And Many hands make light work! You are invited to help on Saturday, March 21 from 8:00am to Noon as we continue to make our grounds and our Prayer Garden & Columbarium area beautiful. We know we see a lot of visitors during Holy Week and Easter and we …
Come Dine With Us – Southern Comforts
Youth Life Updates
Come Dine with Us– March 7. 3 pm -9 pm. This is a huge fundraiser for the youth group. Please plan on participating. Parents, we will need your help too! Our theme this year is Southern Comforts-Taste of Home! We will have two seatings: one at 5 pm and another at 7 pm. We usually serve 100 people …
Come Dine With Us – Southern Comforts
Save The Date – Come Dine With Us
Save the Date – It’s almost time for Come Dine with Us!! – Each year our Youth Life group hosts a fantabulous dinner as a fundraiser for camps and mission trips. This year, it will be held on Sat., March 7, with seatings at 5:00pm and 7:00pm. Our theme is “Southern Comforts – Home Cookin’ …
Youth Life News
Bowling- February 8, Plan for a fun afternoon this Sunday! The group of 13 youth and adults are gathering after the 10:30 worship for lunch in the annex and then off to bowling at 1:30pm. You will go to Jax Lanes on Beach Blvd for an afternoon of fun! Parent pickup is at 4:15 at the bowling alley. Cost for the …
SouperBowl of Caring Weekend
Join us on February 8th for the SouperBowl of Caring! This is a weekend set aside for the nation’s Youth to collect loose change after worship services. 100% of funds stay local to support hunger initiatives right in our community. You are encouraged to bring in your loose change and place in the soup pots …
Shepherd’s Shelves Ministry Update
Shepherd’s Shelves Celebration Weekend – February 7th & 8th – It seems like just a few weeks ago that we launched our community food pantry, but it has been almost five months!! We are now seeing 30+ visitors each time we open which means we are assisting 300+ individuals each week when you consider other …
Youth Life News
Everyone had a great time at Rock the Universe this past weekend. Judging from the pictures, it was a great event. Thank you to our chaperones and youth leaders for their help making this a truly special weekend. See pics below! Mark your calendar for several upcoming youth events:
Youth Life – Bowling
Valentine’s For Veterans
Valentine’s Cards for Veterans & Military – our local First Coast Group – Thrivent is helping spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a card collection drive for veterans and our military. They have partnered with Naval Station of Mayport for their local and deployed service men and women. We will have a collection bin …
Rock The Universe – Youth Life
Youth Life Christmas Celebration
Christmas Caroling
Join us Sunday, December 14th at 1:00pm – Carolers gather at 11:45am for a quick lunch together before setting off to spread holiday cheer. All ages are welcome – children need to be accompanied by a parent or designated adult. We will try to depart by 12:30 so, if you are not joining us for …
Youth Life Christmas Party
Mark your calendar for your Youth Life Christmas Party, December 12! It’s a Christmas Pajama Party on Friday night, December 12 from 6:30-9:30pm. Bring a gift to exchange ($25 max). More info to follow!
Youth Life Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this past Saturday. You all worked very hard and did a great job with this event. Everyone has spoken of how wonderful the meal was. Thank you also to the adults who pitched in and helped as well. You raised over $900! Great job! …
Youth Life – Ceramic Painting
Thanksgiving Worship
Join us as we offer thanks to God for our abundant blessings and for the grace we receive through Jesus Christ. We gather for worship on Wednesday, Nov 26 at Noon and at 6:30pm. This is great time to invite someone to join you – a friend or neighbor who might not have Thanksgiving worship …
Pumpkin Patch – Thank You
The Pumpkin Patch was Lovely – thanks to our countless volunteers who helped with set-up, decorating, unloading, assisting with pre-school field trips, worked shifts throughout the weeks, and those who broke everything down and put it all away for next year. So, save the date: Oct 3, 2026! We were able to host hundreds of …
Youth Life News
Congratulations to Mya Smith who was confirmed this past Reformation Sunday during the 8:30 worship service! Thank you to everyone who participated in Party in the Patch. Looks like everyone had a great time- especially those who were visiting our church for the first time. We had several folks return this past Sunday for worship! Thank you …
Spaghetti Dinner
Save The Date – Youth Life Fundraiser
Save the Date AND Sign Up! – Our Youth Life group is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Sat, Nov 8. This is a fundraising event for Youth events like Rock the Universe and Confirmation Camp. Please see the insert in today’s Announcements or contact the church office to sign up. A free-will donation is suggested …
Reformation and Confirmation Sunday
We celebrate Confirmation and observe the rite of Confirmation as Mya Iyalorde Smith makes public the affirmation of her baptism. We ask God’s blessing on her life as she seeks to show Christ’s love in the world. This is not the end of study, but the beginning of her journey of faith and service as …
Party In The Patch
Pumpkin Patch
Party In The Patch
Save the Date – Party in the Patch – Saturday, October 25, 11:00am – 1:00pm – kids’ games & food trucks!This is a fun day for the kids to dress up, come to patch and play games, do crafts, take family photos and enjoy ayummy lunch at one of the food trucks! As with all …
The Pumpkins Are Coming
Our delivery has been scheduled! Monday arrive on Monday, October 13th at 4:00pm! We will hold a Patch work day on Monday, October 13 from 9am to 1pm. If you are able to come for a few hours we could use helping hands to put up fencing, move hay bales, move pallets, hang lights, decorate the tent, …
The Pumpkins Are Delayed
Our delivery will not be on time – NO unloading on Saturday 10/11. We will not unload on Saturday. We have not received information yet to know if we will unload Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Please continue to check your emails from us and/or the SOTW Facebook page for updates! The harvest in New Mexico experienced delays which …
Important Pumpkin Dates
Important Pumpkin Dates to Remember – Yes, we are thinking about pumpkins, and our delivery date is getting closer!! Please mark your calendar for these important dates!
Youth Life Update
Our next youth event is Sunday, October 5th. TMeet at church for 10:30 worship, lunch following and then the chaperones will drive you all. There has been a venue change for the Escape Room. It will now be at Prototype Escape Rooms, address is 3546 St Johns Bluff Rd S UNIT 113, Jacksonville, FL 32224 in the Shoppes at East …
Pumpkin Truck – Unloading
Youth Life Update
Confirmation Classes have resumed and meet at 9:45 Sunday mornings. The pumpkins are coming! Yes, it’s that time again. Well not yet, but soon! Pumpkins arrive Saturday, October 11. Mark your calendars for this fun family activity where we unload the truck full of pumpkins. Once the patch opens, we need a lot of volunteers to staff the pumpkin patch. …
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Important Pumpkin Updates
Important Pumpkin Dates to Remember – Yes, we are thinking about pumpkins, and our delivery date is getting closer!! Please mark your calendar for these important dates! Many hands make light work! Most are 2 or 3-hour shifts, you work with others and we provide all the instruction you need. It’s fun, it’s easy and …
Youth Life – Top Golf
Confirmation Classes Resume
Confirmation Classes resume for all 7th & 8th graders on Sunday, September 7th at 9:45am. Participants meet weekly with one of the pastors in the small hallway conference room. Please note on the yellow Connect Card or contact the church office if you have a youth who will be participating.
The Pumpkins Are Coming
Important Pumpkin Dates to Remember – Yes, we are already thinking about pumpkins! And we invite you to save a few dates to help if you are able. Sign-up opportunities are coming soon but please mark your calendar for these important dates!
Youth Life Schedule – 2025-2026
Youth Life Game Day
Youth Life Game Day
Calling all Youth Life – Time for some fun & games on Sunday, August 24. Join us for worship at 10:30am and then from Noon to 4pm it is all about food & fun!!! Please indicate on the yellow Connect Card if your Youth Life youth will be attending.
Back Pack Blessing
Sunday, August 17 is Children’s Rally Day and Backpack Blessing! Calling ALL children and families! Our summer has flown by and it’s time to prepare for the beginning of the school year. Be sure to throw those backpacks in the car and bring them to the 10:30am service on August 17. We will have a …
End of Summer Waterpark Day
Confirmation Camp Is Here
Confirmation Camp is here!!!!! That’s right! It’s time for Confirmation Camp! You all will meet Sunday for worship at 10:30, have lunch, complete two service projects and then go to Epworth mid-afternoon. Thank you to our drivers!!!!! Please see the note below and review the packing list (click on the red button) to be sure …
Summer 5 – 5 – 5 Project – Thank You!
Our Summer 555 Program was a huge success! We collected backpacks and school supplies for children in need and will provide them to two non-profit agencies – Port in the Storm and Somebody Cares®. Thanks to all who provided so generously and helped us meet our goals. The individual donations really add up and will …
Vacation Bible School – Thank You!
We hosted more than 40 children each day this past week using our True North curriculum, teching children that following Jesus is the best path for their lives. Thanks to all who planned, decorated, taught, sang, played, fed and cleaned up!! VBS would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers!
Youth Life – Adventure Camp: Part 2
Adventure camp is in the books! We studied, learned, served, worshipped, and were blessed living out God’s call on our lives.
Youth Life – Adventure Camp
Youth Life Adventure Camp was in full swing! Thank you Lord for the opportunity to learn & grow in faith! The future is bright with these disciples.
Summer Calendar Updates
Summer is in full swing and we have several programs and studies “on break” for a period. So, we thought we would put everything in one place so you can plan ahead and mark your calendars for when these regular programs resume, and you don’t miss out on first sessions.
Vacation Bible School
Summer 5 – 5 -5 Program
Our summer 555 program has begun and runs through July 20th and allows our Youth Life group to participate in a community service project. This time we will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for children in need. We strive to receive 500 items and 500 dollars in 5 weeks. Please ensure all donations are …
Vacation Bible School
To register, volunteer or learn more, please visit: Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School.
Summer 5 – 5 – 5
Our summer 555 program begins next weekend and runs through July 20th and allows our Youth Life group to participate in a community service project. This time we will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for children in need. We strive to receive 500 lbs of items and 500 dollars in 5 weeks. We’ll have …
End Of The Year – Waterpark Day
Vacation Bible School – True North
Pointing kids to Jesus, a faithful friend we can always trust. From July 14th – 18th, join the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. …
Youth Life News
Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Mother’s Day Pancakes and More Breakfast
Join Youth Life on Sunday, May 11th with our Mother’s Day “Pancakes and More” Breakfast! This year, there will be greater variety in the menu and we are excited to host you. Additional details will be published soon. Proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit Youth Life at Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church.
Youth Life News
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Happy Easter season! This weekend marks the end of our two week Peterbrooke Chocolate sale. Yes, it’s that time again which means Mother’s Day is right around the corner. We will have a sales table set up in the gathering area this Sunday. And yes, there will be samples! Please …
Youth Life Summer
Mark your calendars for two summer youth events:
Lenten 5 – 5 – 5 Project
Thank you for your support and involvement with our Lenten 5-5-5 congregational outreach project. We had a goal of receiving 500 items and collecting $500, all in 5 weeks’ time for two local agencies supporting the homeless in Northeast Florida. We give thanks to God for the love and care you have extended and rejoice at His …
Faith Camp 2025
Youth Life – Adventure Camp 2025
Vacation Bible School Planning Session
Vacation Bible School Planning Session – if you would like to support VBS in any way, you are invited to attend a planning session on Sat, April 26 at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. We need assistance with planning, decorating, teaching, music, snacks and clean up! VBS will be July 14 – 18.
Easter Sunday Kids Schedule
Youth Life Lock-In
