Did you know….The Core Values of Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church
- The witness of the church is to all people.
- We gather around word and sacrament, locally and globally, to receive the gifts of God and offer praiseand thanksgiving.
- Faith comes from hearing the Word. The Word is to be known and carried out by ambassadors for Christ.
- All we have is a gift from God to be used for the cause of Christ.
- As the body of Christ, we care for all people.
- We build community and relationships through fellowship.
First Fruits – Each month we set aside 10% of undesignated giving to support a variety of ministries in Christian love and care. This past month, our Benevolence ministry supported a global and local mission:
- North American Lutheran Seminary – supporting the seminary in preparing future pastors and leaders of the church.
- Institute of Lutheran Theology – supporting the seminary in preparing future pastors and leaders of the church.
- Hartfelt Ministries – Supported the HartFelt Fund that assists seniors with emergency home repair or medical needs.
- Heifer International – Annual support for the ministry they do around the world.
Vision First Fruits – Each month we set aside 10% of undesignated Vision for Mission offerings. This past month this fund supported:
- Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida and their “Steps to Success” program.
- Beaches Mission House and the “Crisis Care” fund