Updates – Page 7 – Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church

Summer Camps with Little Lambs Early Learning Center

by Jennifer SheekKids, Show Christ March 12, 2024March 4, 2024Comments are Disabled

Our Little Lambs – Early Learning Center serves the community by offering a faith-based, educational curriculum for children 2-5 years-old. Unlike many preschools, we focus on reading literacy, math and language skills, and the development of social and problem-solving skills. Also uncommon, we offer full-day and year- round programs for households where all adults work during the day. …

Children’s Easter Festivities

by Jennifer SheekKids, Lent, Special Events March 9, 2024March 25, 2024Comments are Disabled

Children’s Easter Festivities will be held on Easter Sunday, March 31 from 9:45-10:15 AM. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children, nursery-age through sixth grade. All families and their extended families are welcome to participate. Families will gather in the courtyard near the playground by 9:45. A photo station will also be available …

Vacation Bible School 2024

by Jennifer SheekKids, Show Christ, Special Events, Youth March 5, 2024February 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Join us June 17 – 21st from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm! Registration opens March 30th. For additional details, …

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Midweek Lenten Worship – March 6th

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Lent, Worship Updates March 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Please join us each Wednesday during the Lenten Season as we gather for Lenten Worship at Noon and 6:30pm on 3/6, 3/13 and 3/20. The Noon Service will be live-streamed and the bulletins and links are below. A soup and salad dinner is provided from 5:30 to 6:15pm. Suggested donation is $5. Please kindly RSVP by replying …

SOTW Happenings – March 2nd

by Jennifer SheekUncategorized March 4, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – March 3rd

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates March 4, 2024Comments are Disabled

Come Dine With Us – Australian Outback

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Special Events, Youth March 1, 2024March 1, 2024Comments are Disabled

If you have not already made a reservation, please reply to this message and let us know if you prefer the 5:00pm or the 7:00pm seating and how many people are in your party. Dinner includes an appetizer, salad, entree, vegetables and dessert. Water, tea and coffee, plus a mocktail will also be served. Please also indicate …

Come And Dine With Us

by Jennifer SheekLent, Special Events, Youth March 1, 2024March 4, 2024Comments are Disabled

Our annual Come Dine with Us dinner is a much-loved event with great food, great service and benefitting a great cause – supporting our Youth Life group and their summer camp programs. Confirmation Camp provides time for daily study, relationship building and personal growth. Adventure Camp is all about fun – developing self-confidence, team building skills and accomplishment! On Saturday, March 9th we …

Midweek Lenten Service – February 28th

by Jennifer SheekLent, Worship Updates February 29, 2024March 1, 2024Comments are Disabled

Annual Yard Sale Update

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Special Events February 29, 2024February 28, 2024Comments are Disabled

Our annual Yard Sale will be Saturday, March 23rd and we should have storage pods this coming Wednesday! As you begin your spring cleaning, please consider setting aside gently used items – clothing, luggage, housewares, toys, seasonal decorations, electronics, bedding, lamps, decorative items, artwork, and even furniture and appliances. We kindly ask that you separate clothing, shoes and …

Support For Ariana

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ February 28, 2024Comments are Disabled

For those who have been to Peru you may remember Ariana. She is the daughter of Fathy and Elizabeth Jimenez and has graciously served with us in various ways since she was a child. Ariana is now in college in Lima (Wow! Heh?) and reached out to us humbly asking for assistance. The study program …

Youth Life Adventure Camp

by Jennifer SheekYouth February 27, 2024February 23, 2024Comments are Disabled

SOTW Happenings – February 23rd

by Jennifer SheekHappenings February 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – February 25th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates February 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Youth Life News

by Jennifer SheekYouth February 24, 2024February 23, 2024Comments are Disabled

Welcome to the season of Lent. The altar colors (paraments) have changed to purple. They remain purple through Palm Sunday, March 24. During Lent, we have added worship opportunities on Wednesdays at noon and 6:30pm. The evening service is preceded by a soup and salad dinner. Please join us at these reflective services. Thank you to all …

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Yard Sale Pods Are Coming

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Show Christ, Special Events February 23, 2024Comments are Disabled

Yard Sale Pods Are Coming! We should have the storage containers in place on Wednesday, Feb 28. We are very appreciative of our new partner Mi-Box and their generous discount for our storage pods. We ask that you kindly pack your donations separately so that clothing, shoes, purses & accessories can go into a dedicated pod …

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Sandwich Sunday

by Jennifer SheekYouth February 23, 2024Comments are Disabled

Our Youth Life Group were busy Sunday afternoon – making 104 bag lunches for the St Francis Mission House in St Augustine. Thanks to all the helping hands who made and transported the food for those in need. Thanks also to Thrivent Financial for $250 to cover our supplies and lunch for the volunteers.

Midweek Lenten Worship – February 21st

by Jennifer SheekUncategorized February 23, 2024Comments are Disabled

Peru Mission Update

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ February 22, 2024February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

Thank you for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Huancal for beautifying the church property with a grassy area. The children will love it!

SOTW Happenings – February 17th

by Jennifer SheekHappenings February 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – February 18th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates February 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

Lenten Soup and Salad Dinners

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Lent February 17, 2024February 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

You are invited to join us each Wednesday during Lent as we gather for a time of fellowship over a shared meal. Each week we offer two soups and a salad, a representation of a humble meal to help us reflect on our abundant lives and the blessings of the Lord. We will serve continuously …

Youth Life News

by Jennifer SheekYouth February 16, 2024Comments are Disabled

Awesome job with the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser! Your hard work paid off and you all raised over $800! And Souperbowl of Caring raised over $1300 including $500 matching funds from Benevolence. Thank you all for participating! You can get community service for Souperbowl, just bring the forms in. As a reminder, you do need to track your own …

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Youth Game Day

by Jennifer SheekYouth February 16, 2024Comments are Disabled

Peru Mission Update

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ February 15, 2024February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

Praise the Lord! Even as we celebrated the Baptism of Aurelia, our broths and sisters in Christ welcomed three new brothers and sisters in Christ into the family! Bless them… lead them Lord!

Lenten 5 – 5 – 5 Service Project

by Jennifer SheekLent, Youth February 13, 2024March 25, 2024Comments are Disabled

This year we are introducing something new for our Lenten Project! We will be supporting the NALC Disaster Relief Program. NALC – The North American Lutheran Church to which SOTW belongs, has a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who work throughout the year to be ready to assist in times of natural disaster. We are setting a goal …

Peru Mission Update

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ February 13, 2024February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

Another Praise Report! Look at what God is doing in Peru! Kingdom Kids is an outreach ministry that serves children by connecting faith and life. They are on “summer break” right now and 60 children gather 6 days a week for academic support, faith classes, fun and games. Thank you to the teachers using their …

Ash Wednesday Worship

by Jennifer SheekLent, Worship Updates February 13, 2024February 13, 2024Comments are Disabled

You are dust, and to dust you shall return (Genesis 3:19) Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the lenten season and is a time fo personal reflection and repentance. As a symbol of repentance and admission of our frailty, the imposition of ashes will be offered for those who desire to receive them. We invite …

Lenten Updates

by Jennifer SheekLent, Special Events February 12, 2024February 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Lent is Observed for the Forty Days begining Ash Wednesday until Easter – excluding Sundays. Join us on a Lenten journey where we will reflect on the battles we face in life; powers & principalities, evil, darkness, the devil, and even attempts at identity theft as a child of God. We will delve into the scriptures to …

SOTW Happenings – February 10th

by Jennifer SheekHappenings February 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – February 11th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates February 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Youth Life News

by Jennifer SheekYouth February 11, 2024February 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Youth Life Game Day February 18th, from 12:30-4:30 is our next game day. We will be combining a service project with that as it will be Sandwich Sunday, which benefits homeless and food insecure youth. Mark your calendars to attend this event! See pics below from Game Day’s January event. We are planning a Youth Life afternoon out at Top Golf …

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Vacation Bible School – Save the Date

by Jennifer SheekKids, Show Christ, Youth February 10, 2024February 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Faithful Friday – February 9th

by Jennifer SheekFaithful Friday February 9, 2024February 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Dear Disciple of Christ, How about you? How many different companies have you worked for (or with) over your working years? How many did you find were more of a challenge than you expected? As I’ve spoken to people over the years, the hardest part of a job is often not doing the “job” as much as it …

Quilt Ministry Update

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ February 8, 2024February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

Praying for God’s blessings over the quilts. May they reach those who need to be wrapped in His love and care! Thank you, Lord, for another great year of cutting, sewing, creating, and offering our gifts to your glory!

Lenten Midweek Worship

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Kids, Lent, Youth February 6, 2024January 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

SOTW Happenings February 3rd

by Jennifer SheekHappenings February 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – February 4th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates February 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Quilting Workshop and Blessing

by Jennifer SheekSpecial Events January 31, 2024Comments are Disabled

Quilting Workshop – All-Day, Drop-In session on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 10am to 5pm. There will be stations for cutting squares, designing quilt top, sewing tops, matching tops to backing and for finishing the sides and threads for center knots. There is a job for every skill level. Men women and teens are invited – no experience needed, …

Pancake Breakfast

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Kids, Lent, Special Events, Youth January 31, 2024Comments are Disabled

Lenten Meal Help

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Lent January 30, 2024January 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Soup Chefs & Salad Helpers Wanted – would you like to assist with our Lenten Soup & Salad Dinners? We would love to have your help! Each week during Lent we offer two soups and a salad, a representation of a humble meal to help us reflect on our abundant lives and the blessings of the Lord. …

Preparing For The Lenten Season

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Kids, Lent, Show Christ, Youth January 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

SOTW Happenings – January 27th

by Jennifer SheekUncategorized January 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – January 28th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates January 29, 2024Comments are Disabled

Ash Wednesday Worship

by Jennifer SheekLent, Special Events January 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Faithful Friday – January 26th

by Jennifer SheekFaithful Friday January 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Dear Disciple of Christ, So, after all these postings, I wonder what you might think was one of the most crucial needs for the church. What was having one of the most serious negative effects on the life of the church? I’ve mentioned it a number of times having an impact on pastors coming and going after …

Youth Life News

by Jennifer SheekYouth January 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Join your Youth Life friends this Sunday, January 28, 12:30-3:30 for Game Day. Makayla and Braden have put this afternoon of fun together so you all can get together for some fellowship time! Lunch will be served and games will be played! Refer to the flyer for more information. Drop in anytime between 12:30-3:30! See you …

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Invite Others To Explore Faith

by Jennifer SheekAlpha January 23, 2024January 22, 2024Comments are Disabled

There is still time to register for our upcoming Alpha Course – for yourself or for someone you know who may be searching for an understanding of faith in God. The course began January 16, but you are welcome to join us this week, January 23rd at 6:30pm. We have just begun our current Alpha course – a ten-week series …

Beaches Mission House

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ January 22, 2024January 22, 2024Comments are Disabled

We will be cooking and serving dinner at Mission House on Tues, Jan 30. We will be taking needed items for their ministry including socks, underwear, coats, jackets, sweatshirts, jeans, and blankets. Also appreciated are laundry supplies, gently used kitchen towels, first aid & medical supplies. There will be a collection bin in the Gathering …

SOTW – Happenings

by Jennifer SheekHappenings January 22, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – January 21st

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates January 22, 2024January 22, 2024Comments are Disabled

Youth Life News

by Jennifer SheekYouth January 20, 2024January 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

Can you believe Ash Wednesday is right around the corner on February 13? So, we are going to have a “Shrove Tuesday” breakfast youth fundraiser on Sunday, February 11. We will serve a pancake breakfast between the services and after the 10:30 service. You all do an amazing job cooking breakfast for our fellow church members. If you …

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Picture Directory Photos This Weekend

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update, Special Events January 19, 2024January 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

We will be taking photos in the Gathering Area and the Fellowship Hall Jan 20 & 21 before and after all services. Our church database software allows us to create our own directory (which we already do) and to add photos if we choose. These will not be professional photos. Please stop by either photo …

Congregational Meeting

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update, Special Events January 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

All are invited to receive information on the proposed budget, the Mission Plant Church property, and all ministries of 2023. All members will be able to vote to approve the budget for 2024. Your attendance and vote are important and we hope you will make plans to attend. A light lunch will be provided following …

Monthly Game Night

by Jennifer SheekFellowship January 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

Join us this Saturday, January 20th at 6:45 pm. All are invited although we do not provide childcare or nursery – bring a snack to share if you like.

Faithful Friday – January 19th

by Jennifer SheekFaithful Friday January 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

Dear Disciple of Christ, So, what would you say is the “work of the church,” our responsibility as disciples gathered into a community of Christ? I’m thinking of a specific work in the midst of many things that churches do. I expect (and hope) that your first thought (or one of your top few) relates to Matthew …

Pacetti Road Property Update

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update January 18, 2024January 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

It has been a very busy few weeks dealing with the possible purchase of the Pacetti Road Property with the intent to plant a mission church in St. John’s County. Over the past several months we have been actively involved in “due diligence”. This is to ensure the property can be developed with a church and all of its …

Youth Life News

by Jennifer SheekYouth January 16, 2024January 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Happy Epiphany! Did you notice the change? We’ve changed colors again, going from blue for Advent to green for Epiphany. Notice the color change on the altar and the banner change. As the seasons of the church change, so do the colors on the altar. Our next youth fundraiser is a Pancake Breakfast coming up Sunday, February …

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SOTW Happenings – January 13th

by Jennifer SheekHappenings January 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – January 14th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates January 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

It’s Not Too Late To Join Alpha…

by Jennifer SheekAlpha January 15, 2024January 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Congregational Meeting

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update, Special Events January 14, 2024January 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Our annual congregation meeting will be held on Sunday, January 21st following the 10:30 worship service. We will present the Annual Report, Budget 2024, updates on the Pacetti Road Property and we’ll be sharing priorities and goals for 2024 and beyond.

Five Love Languages for Children Workshop for Parents and Grandparents

by Jennifer SheekKids, Special Events January 13, 2024January 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Join us Saturday, January 20th from 9am-Noon. Cost is $15 per person which includes breakfast and your book. Por Peacock will lead participants through Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, incorporating Scripture with an eye toward building stronger relationships with all the children in our lives. Let love lead our relationships with children, not guilt and shame and help …

Faithful Friday – January 12th

by Jennifer SheekFaithful Friday January 12, 2024Comments are Disabled

Dear Disciple of Christ, If you’re a member of the congregation I serve, Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran in Jacksonville, Florida, you’re aware of a program we’ve participated in called “vicarage.” Every pastor is required to go through that year of “internship” though not every congregation serves as a vicarage site. That program was developed after World …

Youth News

by Jennifer SheekYouth January 10, 2024January 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024! Welcome back youth who attended Equipped this past weekend. All had a great time immersing themselves in the Word, enjoying fellowship time with each other, and enjoying the beauty of Jekyll Island. Please see the pictures below. Thank you to Pastor DiBias, Pastor Phillips and Shelley DiBias for chaperoning this event. …

Budget Information Meeting

by Jennifer SheekSpecial Events January 9, 2024January 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

2024 Budget Information Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 14th at 9:40am for those interested in receiving more in-depth information. We thank you for your support. We are able to share and show Christ in our community and in the world because of you!

Little Lambs Early Learning Center Open House

by Jennifer SheekKids, Special Events January 9, 2024January 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

Little Lambs will host the community on Sat., Jan 13 from 10am to Noon. If you or someone you know is looking for a quality, faith-based preschool or for an accredited VPK program, please make plans to attend. Classrooms will be open, and you can meet the teachers and learn all about the robust curriculum.

Site Visit With Prospective Vicar

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update, Special Events January 9, 2024Comments are Disabled

Shepherd of the Woods has had a long history of encouraging and equipping individuals for ministry. Over the years we’ve been host to many vicars who were preparing to serve as a pastor in a church. Candidates are generally 3 or 4 years into their master’s degree program at a seminary and require one year in a …

SOTW Happenings – January 7th

by Jennifer SheekHappenings January 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – January 7th

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates January 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

Church Mission Plant Update

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update January 5, 2024December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

We continue to work through our necessary due diligence to purchase the Pacetti Road property (near World Golf Village) to ensure the property may be developed to support the work and ministry of the church. Due to some recommended additional testing needs our inspection period has been extended into early January. Our new projected closing …

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Welcome To Alpha

by Jennifer SheekAlpha, Fellowship, General Update, Show Christ, Special Events January 5, 2024Comments are Disabled

Dear Disciple, You may have been heard about ALPHA recently and wondered what it’s all about! ALPHA is a series of structured sessions which explore the basics of faith in an open, informal environment with no judgement and no pressure. This is a great opportunity for those who are “seeking” or wrestling in the faith …

Liturgical Worship – A Lutheran Introduction

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Show Christ January 4, 2024December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

Whether you are a life-long Lutheran or new to the faith practices and traditions of the Lutheran church, this study will provide a Biblical and historical background for why we utilize liturgy in worship. This class is offered on Saturdays at 4:15pm and on Sunday mornings at 9:30. It has just begun and continues through …

Learn More About Alpha

by Pastor PhillipsAlpha, Show Christ, Special Events January 3, 2024December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

New Alpha Video

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SOTW Happenings – December 30th

by Jennifer SheekHappenings January 2, 2024Comments are Disabled

Worship – December 31st

by Jennifer SheekWorship Updates January 2, 2024Comments are Disabled

Pictorial Directory

by Jennifer SheekGeneral Update January 1, 2024December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

We are planning to create a new “inhouse” church directly after the new year and will be taking photos on the weekends of January 13 & 14 and January 20 and 21. Stay tuned for more information!

Shepherd Shelves Ministry

by Jennifer SheekShow Christ December 31, 2023December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

We have people stop in almost daily in need of supplemental food assistance and we need canned fruit, rice, shelf-stable milk, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meats (all kinds), cereals, oatmeal, grits, lunchbox items like granola bars and fruit cups, canned and microwavable soups, toilet paper and hygiene items. Thank you for your generous care of our …

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Christmas Blessings – Peru

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas, Show Christ December 30, 2023December 30, 2023Comments are Disabled

Christmas blessings to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Peru! Thank you for extending your love and care of Christ through our Christmas outreach ministry. Christmas greetings and blessings were shared with the Benefencia just outside of Tarma. Your support provided gifts and coats to the orphanage for children and seniors. Thank you!

Peru Mission Trip Update

by Jennifer SheekSpecial Events December 29, 2023December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

Due to the American Embassy alert notification, we are postponing our January trip to Tarma. Mark your calendar, however, for July 29 , 2024 – August 8, 2024. If you would like information about possibly joining us on this trip, please indicate your interest on the Yellow Insert or contact the church office.

Alpha Course Meal Volunteers Needed

by Jennifer SheekAlpha December 27, 2023December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

We will begin our next Alpha Course on Tuesday; Jan 9th and this series will run for ten weeks. Each meeting begins with a shared meal, and we need several volunteers to prepare dinner one week (or more if you chose). We have about half of our slots filled already but would like to fill the …

Quilting Ministry Update

by Jennifer SheekFellowship, Special Events December 26, 2023December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

On Sat, Dec 30th there will be an All-Day, Drop-In Workshop from 9am to 4pm where all these activities will happen as well as sewing tops and creating new sewing kits and new cutting kits. Jobs for every skill level!! You can come for a few hours or for the entire day. We always have a pot …

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Christmas Greetings

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas December 26, 2023Comments are Disabled

Dear Friends, It is so good to have you join us for worship this Christmas. We welcome you into an exciting and vibrant community in Christ who gather in His name each week. We hope you will enjoy your time with us today and consider returning often. At Shepherd of the Woods, we consider the …

Happenings – December 24th

by Jennifer SheekHappenings December 26, 2023Comments are Disabled

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas, Worship Updates December 26, 2023Comments are Disabled

Equipped Youth Retreat

by Jennifer SheekYouth December 26, 2023December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

Equipped Youth Retreat is December 29-31, Villas by the Sea, Jekyll Island. This weekend event full of service, reflection, study and fun is open to those in 7th-12th grade(youth life youth). The cost is $110 per person and includes lodging and food.

Thank You…

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas, Show Christ December 25, 2023December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

We offer everyone a HUGE Christmas thank you……. – to all who have donated food throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons – Angel Aid has put together so many boxes for their families this year thanks to your generous donations. All of their families are caring for children who are either terminally ill or chronically ill. Many of …

Explore Alpha…

by Jennifer SheekAlpha, Show Christ December 23, 2023Comments are Disabled

Just after New Year’s we will begin our next Alpha course – a ten-week series of weekly sessions for anyone who wants to find answers to questions like “Is there really a God?”, “What does it mean to be Christian?” or “Is there more to life than what I am living?” It is designed for those seeking a connection to God but …

Christmas in Peru Donations

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas, Show Christ December 22, 2023Comments are Disabled

We will be sponsoring the children at the Orphanage and the elderly residents at the Beneficencia as well as the Huancal community and select individuals in a community outreach program through the Tarma congregation. Sponsoring a child or senior to provide hot chocolate, panettone (a delicious bread with fruit) and a small gift is just …

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Weekend Worship Services

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas, Kids, Special Events, Worship Updates, Youth December 22, 2023Comments are Disabled

Weekend Worship Services Saturday at 5:30pm (Traditional Liturgy) Sunday at 8:30am (Traditional Liturgy) Sunday at 10:30am (Contemporary) – Live-streamed Other Information: Access to Online Worship Information Christmas Worship Services Christmas Eve Services – Sunday, Dec 24 at 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm & 11:00pm 5:00pm – Traditional Service with Children’s Homily ** Live Streamed 7:00pm – Traditional Service 9:00pm – Cantata …

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Christmas Day Potluck

by Pastor PhillipsAdvent and Christmas, Fellowship, Special Events December 21, 2023December 22, 2023Comments are Disabled

This year the Fellowship Hall will be a place to gather with brothers and sisters in Christ after the Christmas Day Worship service. We will have a good ol’ fashioned pot-luck luncheon after the 10:30 am worship service. For additional details, please contact the church office.

Christmas Eve Worship

by Jennifer SheekAdvent and Christmas, Kids, Special Events, Worship Updates, Youth December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Angel Tree

by Pastor PhillipsAdvent and Christmas, Show Christ December 16, 2023December 8, 2023Comments are Disabled

The Christmas gift tags for children from the Angel Aid Foundation have arrived and there might be a few left – if so, they are available in the hallway. If you take a tag, please make sure you leave your name and contact information! Financial donations are also appreciated – we can do the shopping for you! Just mark your …

Fellowship Dinner & Christmas Cantata

by Pastor PhillipsAdvent and Christmas, Fellowship, Worship Updates December 14, 2023December 8, 2023Comments are Disabled

Join us on Wednesday, December 20th. We will celebrate the season in worship with Word through music. Dinner will be held at 5:30 pm and the Cantata presentation at 6:30 pm. The cantata will be presented again on Christmas Eve at the 9:00 pm service.

Join Alpha Beginning January 9th

by Pastor PhillipsAlpha, Show Christ, Special Events December 13, 2023December 4, 2023Comments are Disabled

SOTW Happenings – December 10th

by Pastor PhillipsUncategorized December 12, 2023December 11, 2023Comments are Disabled

Holiday Meal Baskets

by Pastor PhillipsAdvent and Christmas, Show Christ December 12, 2023December 8, 2023Comments are Disabled

We are collecting non-perishables for our friends in ministry at Angel Aid for their family Christmas Baskets. There is a specially marked bin in the Gathering Area for this food drive. You are welcome to continue providing items to our food pantry during the drive. Most Needed: canned fruit and vegetables, canned soups and broth, boxed …

Worship – December 10th

by Pastor PhillipsWorship Updates December 11, 2023December 11, 2023Comments are Disabled

Children’s Christmas Program

by Pastor PhillipsAdvent and Christmas, Kids December 10, 2023December 8, 2023Comments are Disabled

Our Little Lambs ELC children and our Sunday School children will celebrate the season in Word and song on Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Plan to attend and be blessed by the proclamation of the young ones.

Family Christmas Caroling

by Pastor PhillipsAdvent and Christmas, Kids, Show Christ, Youth December 9, 2023December 7, 2023Comments are Disabled

Join us Sunday, December 10th at Noon – All are welcome as we visit shut-ins and to minister to members and others in our communty. We gather in the Shepherd Center at 11:40 for a quick meal. Please indicate your participation on the Yellow Insert so we can plan the groups & routes.