Many thanks to all who have graciously responded to the invitation to serve. We continue to organize ourselves and have scheduled three 30-minute training sessions – we hope you can make one of these informational meetings. If not, we can meet with you one-on-one. We will meet at the entrance to the new space. Training …
Join us for the Shepherd’s Shelves Open House Saturday, September 13 (6:30pm – 7:00pm) Sunday, September 14 (9:30am – Noon) The Shepherd’s Shelves is a ministry of Shepherd of the Woods that extends Christ’s love and care by providing food to those who are hungry. Since 2022 you have generously donated and provided over 21,00 …
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.
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!
All women are invited to join us Monday, Sept 8 in the South Annex classroom as we begin a new study following oursummer break. Class begins at 10:00am. We hope you can make plans to join in.
Save The Date – Taste of the Woods is returning!! Join us Saturday, Sept 13 in the Fellowship Hall as Women of the Woods host a delicious treats fundraiser. Guests will enjoy visiting stations of exquisite appetizers, delicious small bites, scrumptious tiny desserts and a variety of beverages! Tickets are $25 per person and will …
Thank you those who have made contributions towards our mission plant “Go! Goal”!! To date, we have received $58,233 from the congregation (and friends of the congregation) and $50,000 of that will be matched dollar-for-dollar with funds from the Lakeshore sale proceeds fund!! Your support will allow the newly established Living Hope Community Church to …
The bus will be back on Sunday, August 24 from 9:30am until Noon (or until the last donor is complete). Please visit oneblood.org to pre-register if you know you will be able to donate that day. Or, you can just show up that morning and walk in. Donors always receive nice thank-you gift but the …
There will be an all-day, drop-in quilting workshop on Saturday, August 30th in the Fellowship Hall. It will begin at 9am and continue until 3:30pm. Come for an hour or all day! This is open to all teens (community service hours) and adults and NO sewing skills are needed to pitch in and help with …
We are currently in the process of expanding our food ministry and we are working on moving the shelves and the stored donations to the Shepherd Center where we will have more room. This will most likely mean setting specific days of the week and certain hours of the day and we are still working …
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.
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 …
The Alpha Course is a 10-week program where people from all points of faith come together for open conversation. Many that attend are engaged Christians who want to “check it out” before inviting others or who want to discover a path to deepening their faith. Many are “seeking” something even if they can’t exactly define …
Men of all ages are invited to join us. Sat., Aug 9 at 8:00am in the Fellowship Hall. We begin with breakfast and then move on to time in the Word together about 8:30. Please indicate on the yellow Connect Card or contact the church office if you will attend. Newcomers are always welcome. Didn’t …
Have you been visiting for a while and considering becoming a member of the Congregation? We’d love to have you! There will be one additional new member orientation on Saturday morning, Aug 9 at 10am. If that time doesn’t work for you, please indicate on the yellow Connect Card (or contact the church office) that …
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 …
We will be serving a meal at the Beaches Mission House on Tuesday, August 29th. If you would like to be a part of the team, please sign up on the yellow Connect Card or contact the church office.
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 …
The Alpha Course is a 10-week program where people from all points of faith come together for open conversation. Many that attend are engaged Christians who want to “check it out” before inviting others or who want to discover a path to deepening their faith. Others are “seeking” something even if they can’t exactly define …
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!
The Women of the Woods (WOW) ministry is collecting your favorite recipes to create a Shepherd of the Woods Recipe Book. Watch for the insert next week and share your favorite recipes!
Join us at the Pacetti Property (2585 Pacetti Rd, 30292) for our second work day on Saturday 7/19 at 8am for approximately two hours. We will continue to clean up trash and debris on the property in preparation for mowing work. Please bring gloves and wheelbarrows if you have them! Water and tent shade will …
The Alpha Course is a 10 week program where people from all points of faith come together for open conversation. Many that attend are engaged Christians who want to “check it out” before inviting others or who want to discover a path to deepening their faith. Others are “seeking” something even if they can’t exactly …
Ruben’s newborn son, Alfredo, was born with Equinovarus, also known as club foot. He is in need of corrective surgery (approximately $2,000). If you would like to extend your care to Ruben and donate towards his surgery, please indicate “Ruben’s son” on your check or envelope.
We are blessed! Semi-annual congregational meeting was held and we were blessed to elect & re-elected council members, we heard of the most recent mission trip to Peru, we received general ministry updates, and exciting updates were presented about our new mission plant in St. John’s county. We are blessed to be a blessing! We …
Adventure camp is in the books! We studied, learned, served, worshipped, and were blessed living out God’s call on our lives.
Pastor Eric Swensson will be leading “Secularism: Threat or Opportunity?” – a four week study on being an evangelical people in our changing culture. Vibrant faith in the Triune God can survive in a secular culture, but it flourishes only within a Christian community that models discipleship and loving service. The fact is we live …
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 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.
Fourth of July Potluck and Game Day – Friday 7/4, 12:00 Noon until….. Everyone is invited, all ages are welcome although there is no childcare provided. We will gather beginning at noon, but you can “drop in” or “drop out” as you like! Invite a friend or neighbor to join you. It’s a potluck, so …
THANK YOU for your generous support of this ministry. We are blessed to support many families, and the congregation’s faithfulness has had an impact on our surrounding community. We gladly receive fresh, frozen and shelf-stable items. Please put dry goods on the marked shelf in the Gathering Area to be weighed and give cold items …
Our men gather on second and fourth Saturdays and always welcome newcomers. The next study will be Saturday, June 28 with breakfast at 8:00am and study beginning around 8:30. Bring your Bible (or use one of ours) and feel free to invite friends and neighbors. The current focus is on the the Epistles of First, …
Please note that the Tuesday rehearsals for the Senior Choir and the Bell Choir will be paused for a short summer break. Both groups will resume on Tuesday, August 12. The Senior Choir, who offer their gifts of worship through song, generally sing at the 8:30am service and occasionally the Saturday 5:30 service. When rehearsals …
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 …
It’s time for Game Night and all are invited! Join us Sat, June 21 at 6:45pm for a time of fun, food and fellowship. Games of all tyes are available and you are welcome to bring a snack to share if you would like to. This gathering is open to all ages but there is …
To register, volunteer or learn more, please visit: Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School.
Women of the Woods Monthly Meeting will be on Wed, June 18 at 6:00. It begins with a potluck dinner so bring whatever you like (finger foods, casserole, salad, side dish, etc.) and we will begin with a time of food and fellowship before the meeting begins at 6:30pm. This is a great time for …
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 …
THANK YOU for your generous support of this ministry. We are blessed to support many families, and the congregation’s faithfulness has had an impact on our surrounding community. We gladly receive fresh, frozen and shelf-stable items. Please put dry goods on the marked shelf in the Gathering Area to be weighed and give cold items …
Calling All Men – this group meets the second and fourth Saturdays at 8:00am and they begin with a time of food and fellowship followed by time in the Word. Newcomers are always welcome so come, bring a friend, your Bible and a hearty appetite! Need a Bible, just let us know. Please RSVP on …
We are always pleased to host the Bloodmobile andprovide you with an easy way to donate, if you are able. The Bloodmobile will be here again next Sunday, June 15 from 9:30am to Noon (but will stay as long as there are donors!) You may sign up in advance at oneblood.org or you can just …
The mission team in Tarma, Peru is busy beautifying the walkway in front of the church and Kingdom Kids ministry. Can’t wait to see the finished work!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30pm for our semiannual congregational meeting. A meal and time of fellowship will be offered at 5:30pm. The meeting agenda includes important and exciting updates on the mission plant in St. John’s County, nomination for the church council, and operational updates.
Serving our community through the School and Early Learning Center has been a joy and blessing. It has been a privilege providing quality care, education, and faith foundations to so many wonderful children. Thank you to the parents for entrusting your children to our care over the years. Thank you to the staff for your …
The Columbarium & Butterfly Prayer Garden Dedication – thanks to all who came out Saturday morning to do the last of the planting and spread topsoil and lay mulch. What a labor of love that will bless others for generations! We will dedicate the columbarium and gardens during the regular worship services May 31 and …
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. …
There will be an all-day, drop-in workshop on Saturday, May 31 from 9am to 4pm. Come for the day or just a few hours! Bring a dish to share at lunch if you choose. These all day sessions are a great way to make headway with the number of quilts we will have to pass …
THANK YOU for your generous support of this ministry. We are blessed to support many families, and the faithfulness of our congregation has had an impact on our surrounding community. We gladly receive fresh, frozen and shelf-stable items. Please put dry goods on the marked shelf in the Gathering Area to be checked in and …
Dear Disciple of Christ, My plan for these devotions is to provide a brief introduction to the saint and his or her reflection of the day. I hope you’ll search out more from them online. I’ll list some of the questions that I believe are dealt with helpfully in the devotion or that I found worth pondering. It …
We invite you to consider offering your gifts by serving on the church council. We will have one vacancy on the Church Council effective June 2025 and are seeking nominations. Blank forms are available in the church office and can be used to nominate another individual or yourself. Please submit forms by Sunday, May 11th, …
Haven Hospice Dementia Caregivers’ Workshop – Wednesday, June 4 at 11am. Please join us if you or someone you love is caring for someone with dementia or related conditions or is facing that in the future. Haven Hospice has a lot of good information to share to support caregivers. We will offer a light luncheon following the presentation. …
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.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through …
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 …
Mark your calendars for two summer youth events:
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 …
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.
Monthly Game Night will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 6:45pm. All are welcome. Please sign up on the yellow Connect Card if you think you will join in.
We will begin our Tables of Eight Program again after Easter. We hold these periodically as a way for participants to meet other worshipers and get to know new folks. We create groups who meet once per month for four months. They usually gather for a shared meal in homes, restaurants or even over a …
Alpha is a program for people who are seeking more from life, seeking an understanding of who or what God is, or seeking that which is missing in their life. Each week participants gather and share a simple meal, watch a video about an aspect of faith, and then they have conversation about what they …
