Easter Sunday Kids Schedule
Youth Life Lock-In
Youth Life News
Mark your calendars for two summer youth events:
Youth Life – Top Golf
Youth Life News
Sunday, March 23rd is Top Golf youth outing. More details to follow, but it will be after worship on Sunday. Cost is estimated at $50-60 per person for food and fun. Mark your calendars for two summer youth events:
Lenten 5-5-5 Service Project
This year we will support our local community by collecting and delivering items that will be of help to the homeless. We will be helping Beaches Mission House in Jacksonville Beach and St Francis House in St. Augustine. We have a goal to collect 500 items and raise $500 during the 5 weeks of Lent. Please use the link below for the list …
Ash Wednesday Worship
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 …
Lent 2025
Lent is Observed for the Forty Days – begining Ash Wednesday – until Easter – excluding Sundays. As we anticipate the season of Lent, you are invited to make time each week to join us in worship and take time to reflect on the gift of God’s son. We begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5, …
Come Dine With Us
Youth Life – Bowling
Youth Life News
Hats off to you all!!!! What a great event! Dine with Us was a huge success. Thank you all for all of your hard work and great service to not only our guests but to each other. Thank you to our hard working volunteers who worked behind the scenes to help make this event a success. Please …
Souper Bowl of Caring
Our Youth Life group collected loose change, paper money, checks and even card swipes for a total of nearly $1,000. 100% of these funds will go to support local hunger programs. Your care of those in our community makes a difference!
Youth Life News
Our annual Dine with Us fundraiser is Saturday, February 8th and our theme is “Hats Off to You!” This is a major fundraising event for your youth group and for your upcoming youth events. Help is needed on Saturday, February 8th from at least 3pm until 9:30pm. In addition we will be having a training session on Friday, February 7th in the afternoon from 4pm-4:45pm with Dennis …
Souper Bowl of Caring
For over 30 years, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has been inspiring people across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities. Mobilizing grassroots resources including churches, schools, civic groups and caring individuals, this movement has created over $193 million worth of support that stays completely local. Over the last three years alone, …
Come Dine With Us – Hats Off To You!
Dinner includes a soup course, friseé salad, entree, vegetables and dessert. Water, tea and coffee, plus a specialty “mocktail” will also be served. Please also indicate your selection of entrees – beef, chicken or vegetarian and your dessert choices. If you have any dietary restrictions, please share those and we will do our best to comply! …
Youth Life News
Rock the Universe 2025 is here! January 24-25 at Universal Studios, Orlando. We’ve got a great group of 17 adults and youth attending! We meet at church at 4:00pm with a 4:15 departure time. Tickets have been purchased for all who signed up and hotel reservations at Cabana Bay have been paid for. Prayers for a wonderful weekend full …
Youth Life News
Confirmation classes continue. Thank you to those who attend and to those who lead these important instructional sessions. Rock the Universe 2025 annual Christian Music Festival is being held January 24-25 at Universal Studios, Orlando. We’ve got a great group of 17 adults and youth attending! We will leave Friday afternoon, meeting at church at 4:00pm with a …
Come Dine With Us
Join us Saturday, February, 8th – Our annual Youth Life fundraiser is a great opportunity to have a wonderful evening out. Invite some friends, another couple or make it a date night! We offer two seatings – at 5:00pm and 7:00pm and we always have a fabulous menu! The suggestion donation is $35 per person. Reservation sheets will be …
Youth News
Happy New Year!!! Confirmation classes continue. Thank you to those who attend and to those who lead these important instructional sessions. Youth Life Christmas Party was a great event! Thank you to our youth leaders for providing food and fun for this afternoon get together! See pictures below. I hope you all had a great …
Christmas Worship Services
Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Live Stream Information
Youth Life News
Confirmation classes continue. Thank you to those who attend and to those who lead these important instructional sessions. Monday, December 23rd from 12-4 is your Youth Life Christmas Party! Thank you, Michelle Pearson, for leading this event. Lunch will be provided and there will be a “white elephant” gift exchange so bring a small ($20 max) …
Youth Christmas Party
Christmas Eve Worship
Youth Life News
Confirmation classes continue. Thank you to those who attend and to those who lead these important instructional sessions. Mark you calendars for Family Christmas Caroling (yes, it’s that time already!) which is on Sunday, December 15 from 12-3pm, following a light lunch. This annual event brings so much joy to the shut-ins you visit and to all who participate! A …
2024 Holidays
We have a busy holiday season ahead of us. Please keep these dates handy and make plans to join us in worship and serving. There are many opportunities to volunteer both with worship services, special events and helping those in need. We encourage you to be prayerful throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons, both in offering …
Final Pumpkin Patch Tally
After taking in more than $16K in sales and sending the fundraising company their share (we keep 33%), and after expenses, we were able to put a little more than $5,000 into a variety of ministries – The Peru mission, a food bank in Jacksonville, the Pastors’ discretionary fund, the Youth Life ministry, and the Little Lambs …
Youth Life News
Confirmation classes continue. Thank you to those who attend and to those who lead these important instructional sessions. Mark you calendars for Family Christmas Caroling (yes, it’s that time already!) which is on Sunday, December 15 from 12-3pm, following a light lunch. This annual event brings so much joy to the shut-ins you visit and to all who participate! A …
Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Luncheon
Pumpkin Patch – Thank You!
The Pumpkin Patch was just fantastic this year – more than $16k in sales! Thanks to all who volunteered in any way. Our best guess is 750+ volunteer hours not counting staff and Pastors! Your hard work will result in thousands of dollars going to support a variety of ministries. Truly a village!
Confirmation 2024
Confirmation Blessings to Christopher and Ellie! May the Lord guide all your days!
Youth Life News
Awesome job everyone with Party in the Patch! Thank you to all the volunteers- you all did a fantastic job! Your hours at the patch do count for community service. If you need any service forms signed, just let me, Jackie or a Pastor know. Congratulations Ellie and Christopher on their Confirmation. Blessings on your faith journey! Pictures …
Youth Life News
Party in the Patch is this Saturday, October 26 from 11am-1pm. This is a great family event with games, pumpkins, food trucks and Halloween fun! We need youth to hand out candy and run these games. Please arrive by 10am to help with setup. We will be starting setup at 9am if you want to arrive early. You will …
Confirmation – October 27th
On Sunday, Oct 27 we celebrate at the 10:30 service as some of our Youth are confirmed. Be sure to join us after the service for a time of Fellowship so that you can pass along your congratulations for reaching this important milestone.
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
If you have never volunteered before, we will make sure you are equipped (it’s easy!) and that you have all the support you need. If you have any questions about what volunteers do, please contact contact the church office, and we can put you in touch with Jackie Hudson. Invite a friend or family member to volunteer with …
Party In The Patch
Volunteers – Party in the Patch
Party in the Patch – Volunteers Needed – We need help with set-up on Friday, October 25th from 10am to 2pm. We also need help from 9 to 11am on the Saturday the 26th, as well as during the event, and help with clean-up. If you would like to be a part of the fun, please indicate your support on the …
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
We pray that all are safe and cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. Your safety and the safety of your home are top priority. If you have everything squared away and can end a hand, we have listed below the current volunteer needs. If you have never volunteered before, we will make sure you are equipped (it’s easy!) …
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
We pray that all are safe and cleaning up after Hurricane Milton. We had minor damage in the Patch and will be cleaning up during the day Friday from 10am until we finish. We will reopen the Patch on Friday, Oct 11 at 3pm. If you are able to join us for clean-up, please come …
Important Schedule Update
Youth Life News
Youth Life classes for those 9-12th grade who are already confirmed are held 9:45-10:20am in the small conference room outside the fellowship hall next to Pastor DiBias’ office. Pumpkins are coming! We are scheduled to unload pumpkins this Saturday, October 5th. The scheduled time to meet is 8:45am. We need all hands on deck to unload the pumpkins. Even if you cannot …
Unloading Pumpkins
Our truck has left New Mexico and is scheduled to arrive Saturday at 9:00am. We need as many helping hands as possible!!! Please join us at 8:45am as we gather for instructions and begin our work at 9:00am. There is a task for every ability level and all are welcome! Invite friends. Teens earn Community Service …
Party In The Patch – Volunteers Needed
Our children’s party will be Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We could use help with decorations on the 24th and 25th, help setting up the morning of the 26th, help during the event and help with clean-up. If you would like to be a part of the fun, please indicate your …
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Youth Life Update
Confirmation classes continue this Sunday, September 29th. You’ll meet at 9:45 in the Youth Life room in the Shepherd Center. Class will be done in time for you to attend the 10:30 service. Those being confirmed will meet in Pastor Phillips’ office. Youth Life classes for those 9-12th grade who are already confirmed are held 9:45-10:20am in the small …
Save The Date – Rock The Universe
It’s Almost Pumpkin Time…
Please plan to help if you can on Sun, Sept 29 as we set up the large tent for the Patch – we meet at Noon after 10:30am Fellowship. We also need helping hands all week the week of Sept 30th. The delivery truck arrives on Sat, Oct 5 and we will gather at 8:45am. All helping hands are …
The Pumpkins Are Coming – Help Needed
Youth Life News
Confirmation classes continue this Sunday, September 22nd. You’ll meet at 9:45 in the Youth Life room in the Shepherd Center. Class will be done in time for you to attend the 10:30 service. Those being confirmed will meet in Pastor Phillips’ office. Youth Life classes for those 9-12th grade who are already confirmed are held 9:45-10:20am in the small …
All Day Quilting Workshop
Men, women and teens are invited to join us on Saturday, September 28 from 9am to 3pm in the Fellowship Hall. There will be tasks for every skill level as we work on quilts for Lutheran World Relief and NALC Disaster Recovery. The gift of your time translates into the blessing of warmth and comfort …
Pumpkins With A Purpose
Youth Life News
Great turnout for Shipwreck Island! More than a dozen youth turned out for this afternoon of fun. It might have been cloudy and rainy, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of our youth life group! Thank you to Michelle, Heather and Michael for being the designated chaperones for this event. Please see pics below! Confirmation classes …
Youth Life News
We are having a water day this Saturday at Adventure Landing- Shipwreck Island water park. Saturday, September 7, from 11am-2:30pm. Bring a towel, sunscreen, dry clothes, water shoes and about $15-20 cash/debit card for lunch! Meet at the park at 1944 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach at 11am to gather with your Youth Life(7-12th grade) friends for a day of …
NALC Disaster Response Update
Remember our Lent 5 x 5 x 5 program? The congregation supported NALC by collecting cleaning supplies for flood buckets, items for hygiene kits and loads of handmade quilts. Volunteers worked at different times and assembled more than 100 buckets and 80+ hygiene kits. A team from NALC Disaster Relief stopped by and we loaded …
The Pumpkins Are Coming – October 5th at 9:00 am
We have been working on the Pumpkin Patch plan since March, placing our order with Pumpkins USA and slightly increasing our count this year! We are asked to list 4 delivery dates and we were slotted in our first pick! Lots of things will have to happen before delivery day and we are looking for …
Read more “The Pumpkins Are Coming – October 5th at 9:00 am”
Youth Life News
We are having a water day at Adventure Landing- Shipwreck Island water park. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7, from 10am-2:30pm. Bring a towel, sunscreen, dry clothes, water shoes and about $15-20 cash/debit card for lunch! Meet at the park at 1944 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach at 10am to gather with your Youth Life(7-12th grade) friends for a …
Youth Life News
Awesome pool party! 15 youth plus adults gathered at Dennis and Sherrie Faye’s home last Sunday. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to our hosts and to the chaperones who also provided lunch. Great way to end the summer and begin the school year! Confirmation classes will begin September 8th. More details to follow! …
The Pumpkins Are Coming
We have been working on the Pumpkin Patch plan since March, placing our order with Pumpkins USA and slightly increasing our count this year! We are asked to list 4 delivery dates and we were slotted in our first pick! Lots of things will have to happen before delivery day and we are looking for …
Youth Life Pool Party
Youth Life Pool Party
On Sun, Aug 11, our Youth will gather for worship at 10:30am and then depart for a fun afternoon of swimming and a yummy lunch. Please watch for the Youth Life email with details or call Rhonda Taylor in the church office with any questions.
Mark Your Calendars For Rally Day
Sandwich Sunday
“Sandwich Sunday” to benefit the Port in the Storm ministry in St. Augustine. The confirmation camp youth made over 200 sandwich lunches before heading to camp. Thanks to Thrivent for the Action Team funds to feed the hungry!
Updates From Camp
A blessed day at faith camp learning, serving and playing!
Youth Life News
Confirmation Camp is here! This Sunday marks the start of Confirmation Camp 2024 beginning with worship together at the 10:30 service. Following worship and lunch, we have our first service project: Sandwich Sunday! The plan is to bag 200 lunches for those who are food challenged. Following the service project, you all will caravan up to St Simon’s …
Adventure Camp 2024
Sandwich Sunday
Sandwich Sunday will be held Sunday, July 21 as our first service project for Confirmation Camp. After the 10:30 service we will put together bag lunches for 200 food challenged youth in St Augustine through Port in the Storm ministry.
Summer 5 5 5 Program Continues
During the five weeks leading up to our Youth Life Confirmation Faith Camp, we strive as a community to collect 500 pounds of food and $500 in financial donations to support the Lutheran Social Service food bank and weekend backpack program. Each Friday, hundreds of children across northeast Florida leave school not knowing if they …
Youth Life News
Happy Independence Day! Welcome back all of our Adventure Campers! A very fun week was had by all. Thank you to our youth leaders who helped with this event. We had 7 youth and 4 adult leaders spend the week, along with a few helpers who prepared some of the meals. Thank you! Stay tuned for pictures …
VBS Scuba 2024
VBS Needs
Vacation Bible School (VBS) begins this coming Monday, June 17th! A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated supplies. We truly appreciate you! We still have a few items that we need to make this week a SCUBA-tastic success! Please read the list below and bring the items to church between now and this Sunday morning-June …
Summer 5 – 5 – 5 Project
During the five weeks leading up to our Youth Life Confirmation Faith Camp, we strive as a community to collect 500 pounds of food and $500 in financial donations to support the Lutheran Social Service food bank and weekend backpack program. Each Friday, hundreds of children across northeast Florida leave school in the afternoon not …
Vacation Bible School – 2024
Youth Life News – Summer Updates
Vacation Bible School is June 17-21. Volunteers are needed to help with games, crafts and fellowship. Please let Kelly Clark or Cynthia Cannon know if you are able to help out this summer. Adventure Camp Retreat is coming this summer, June 30-July 4. This amazing, fun week takes place in Orlando at the Grand Beach Resort on Lake …
Confirmation Camp 2024
Join us from July 21 – 25th at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simon’s Island, GA. This event is open to rising 7th graders- 12th grade. Registration is open now and due by June 23rd. The cost for the camp is $250.
Mother’s Day – Thank You!
Thank you to all those who prepared, served, attended and supported our Mother’s Day Pancakes and More Breakfast. Thank you to those who participated in the Peterbrooke Chocolatier Fundraiser, as well. These donations will greatly benefit the Youth Life ministry at Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church.
Youth Life News
Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast this past Sunday. You all raised over $750! Awesome job everyone! And a special thank you to our adult helpers- Heather, Sherrie, Sara, Charlotte, Adam, Jackie, Joe, Anita, and David. See pictures below. Vacation Bible School is June 17-21. Volunteers are needed to help …
Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting
If you would like to volunteer with VBS this year and want like to help with the planning of this year’s program, you are invited to attend Sat, May 18 from 10am to Noon. This week-long program requires a lot of planning, set up and hands-on volunteers. All are welcome!!
Joining Jesus As A Family
Youth Life News
Sunday, May 12th is our Mother’s Day “Pancakes and More” Breakfast! Please mark your calendars. This fundraiser is a bit more involved than our last breakfast as we will have more variety in the menu. Help will be needed to serve after both the 8:30 and 10:30 services. So plan on being here from 8:30 until about 12:30pm. You can earn …
Peterbrooke Chocolatier Fundraiser
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Pick up May 11 and May 12 If you would like to order, email the church office and indicate which items you would like, the quantity and the total amount of your order. Orders must be placed by Monday, May 6th. If you want something other than milk chocolate, …
Youth Life News
Peterbrooke Chocolate fundraiser continues this weekend, May 4-5. We have a table set up in the gathering area. Youth are needed to be at the table taking orders. It is set up to be “self serve” but it’s always nice to be present for a fundraiser. There will be samples available as well as the order …
Mother’s Day – Pancakes and More Breakfast
Mother’s Day: Pancakes and More!
Join Youth Life on Sunday, May 12th 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
Good afternoon, friends! We welcome Vicar Luke Beaver this weekend with his installation as our new vicar. Please be sure to introduce yourself and welcome him to Shepherd of the Woods! Peterbrooke Chocolate fundraiser begins this Sunday, April 28. We have a table set up in the gathering area. Youth are needed to be at the …
Youth Life News
Happy Easter season! We continue in this season of Easter until Pentecost Sunday, which is May 19, followed by Holy Trinity Sunday, May 26. We then continue in the season of Pentecost through most of October. The colors in the church will change from white to green. Our next youth fundraiser is Sunday, May 12th …
Youth Life News
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Happy Easter season everyone! It was wonderful seeing everyone in worship. Thank you to our youth who volunteered to help with worship this weekend and during Holy Week. Any youth interested in helping with worship as acolytes, ushers, assisting ministers, etc, please let me know and we can …
Adventure Camp – Summer 2024
Youth Life News
The season of Lent is comes to an end as we observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship services tonight and tomorrow. Sunday is Easter Sunday! Sunday services are at 6:30am, 8:30am and 10:30am. Thank you to those who have volunteered to assist with worship. Blessings on your worship during this Holy Week. See you Sunday! Our …
Youth Life News
The season of Lent is coming to an end with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship services next week. Next Sunday is Easter Sunday! There are many worship opportunities ahead, please prayerfully consider attending or even serving at one or more services. Thank you to those who have already volunteered! Our next youth fundraiser is …
Adventure Camp Retreat
Adventure Camp Retreat is coming this summer, June 30-July 4. This amazing fun week takes place in Orlando at the Grand Beach Resort on Lake Bryan and is open to youth currently in the Youth Life group. This event is full of adventure for sure: kayaking, paddle boarding, boating. glow in the dark laser tag, miniature golf along …
Dine With Us – Australian Outback
Great job everyone! Dine with Us- Australian Outback was a huge success. You all worked so hard and it paid off as everyone had a wonderful time. Lots of compliments to you all for being kind, friendly, attentive and caring. You all raised about $1800 after expenses! Thank you to those who participated and a giant thank …
Vacation Bible School 2024
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, …
Come Dine With Us – Australian Outback
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
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 …
Youth Life Adventure Camp
Youth Life News
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 …
Sandwich Sunday
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.
Youth Life News
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 …
Youth Game Day
Lenten 5 – 5 – 5 Service Project
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 …
Youth Life News
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 …