As part of a Thrivent Member Network, you’re among a group of local Christians who come together to learn, support one another and make a real impact in our communities. We invite you to join us for The 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman, hosted by the Southeast Thrivent Member Network. Discover the keys to unlocking …
Each month we set aside 10% of undesignated giving to support a variety of ministries in Christian love and care. Your stewardship and generosity reach people near and far! This past month, our Benevolence ministry supported a global and local mission:
Get a new BJ’s Club Membership for Just $20 – for yourself or as a gift. There are fliers available in the Gathering Area or call 800-313-8887 and reference group promo code 813058. Little Lambs will receive 50% of all new memberships through this program!! Even renewing members can call and connect their renewal to the fundraiser. …
Each month, Pastor Araujo sends us ministry reports highlighting what God has been doing and how the Spirit is moving. This past month Pastor Araujo was able to visit and extend God’s love and care to several sick people. He also continues his ministry of presence and encouragement with those imprisoned and awaiting trial in Tarma. He …
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 …
• Bible Study on Matthew – Wednesday at 6:30pm• Bible Study on 1 Samuel – Thursday at 1:00pm• Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast – Second & Fourth Saturdays, at 8:00am – next on 11/23• Bible Study – “The Divine Drama” – Saturdays at 4:00pm• Women’s Bible Study – Second & Fourth Mondays at 10:00am – next on 11/25• Adult Studies – Sundays at 9:30am Gospel of John and NEW Study on Luther’s Small Catechism
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 …
We pray during this season of stewardship, you have taken time to read the weekly Monday Mission Moment devotions and reflected on the weekly “temple Talks” during the worship services. Our theme, “Take My Life and Let it Be” has helped us reflect on how we might be stewards of His gifts – our resources but also our talents …
And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. – Luke 2:7 Dear Disciple of Christ, I expect few if any of you had the verse above in mind when you clicked to open …
Thank you to the Jacksonville Camera Club for capturing the event!
All ladies – members and visitors – are invited to our second meeting of the Women of NALC (North American Lutheran Church). This newly formed group draws women of all age groups together to discuss how they can contribute to the various ministries of Shepherd of theWoods and the NALC at large. The next meeting will be on Wed, Nov 13 …
New Adult Study on the Small Catechism will begin Sunday, Nov 17 at 9:30am – This group will meet in the annex and explore the meaning and beauty of each section of Luther’s Small Catechism which he wrote in 1529. It covers six topics: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, …
During the holiday food drive, we continue to accept donations for our small (but mighty) Shepherd’s Shelves food pantry ministry. We are blessed to be able to serve our community through this process. It wouldn’t be possible without your ongoing support. We have added a small freezer to hold things like meal kits, meats, and bread. To …
We will hold Thanksgiving worship on Wed, Nov 27 at 12:00 and 6:30pm as we gather to give thanks and praise for our blessings. Please join us for one of these services and invite a friend or neighbor! Our annual Community Luncheon will be at 1:00pm following the Noon service. We are seeking help with …
As our thoughts turn toward the holidays, we would like to make sure that we are showing care for those in our community in need of feeding their families. We will be putting together baskets of staples and of holiday items. If you are connected to an individual or family in need, please pass that …
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!
On All Saints Day we give thanks for those people we have known and loved as exemplary Disciples of Christ who are now resting from their earthly labors. We give thanks to God for all the saints, but especially remember those who have impacted our lives so much and remember them today.
Confirmation Blessings to Christopher and Ellie! May the Lord guide all your days!
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 …
Take My Life That I May Be, Consecrated Lord To Thee The word in the Bible translated as steward is οἰκονόμος pronounced, oykonomos. It is the root of the word economics which is the science of managing resources. Naturally, then, a steward is the manager of what belongs to someone else. In these “Stewardship Monday” reflections, some members of our church …
Please keep in your prayers the work of the call committee as they begin their work on developing a profile for a Mission Planting Pastor for the mission plant we are doing in St. Johns County. For a pastor to lead the planting of a church involves specific gifts beyond serving an established congregation and …
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 …
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.
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 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 …
Shepherd of the Woods is receiving financial donations for the relief and recovery work being done to help those in need following the devastating effect of hurricane Helene & Milton. You can support NALC Disaster Relief teams two ways: Offering your gifts of time and energy: When it is safe and appropriate for us to …
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!) …
Now that our congregation has representation at the national level of Women of the NALC, we would like to organize our efforts locally with a Women’s Group within our congregation. Paprticipants will come together for service projects, fellowship and study. This group does not replace any current ministries but seeks to structure the gifts of time offered by …
When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will place the sheep at his right …
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 …
On Saturday, October 26th, there will be a tent set up for the Little Lambs Early Learning Center to share their information with the community. They will host a Bake Sale & Craft Sale during the event from 11am to 1pm. If you would like to contribute a baked item or, if you are a …
Current needs are condiments, shelf-stable milk, soups, toilet paper, bags of rice, and canned beans. We now have a small freezer and can take small quantities of frozen meats and vegetables. We see a number of folks each week needing supplemental support, your donations are a real blessing to these individuals and families.
Opening day was quite rainy but we still had customers on both shifts! Thanks to our volunteers who worked through the showers. We are still setting up a few things and putting finishing touches on others. We have many open slots during our first week. Listed below are the current needs. If you have never volunteered before, we …
The pumpkins are here! The pumpkins are here! It was a small but mighty group of volunteers offloading just over 1500 bulk pumpkins PLUS boxes of little ones. Thank you volunteers! We are ready for “Pumpkins with a Purpose!”
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 …
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 …
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 …
Now that our congregation has representation at the national level with the Women of the NALC group – Marti Baggs is on the Board – we are seeking to increase our efforts and participation locally with a Women’s Group. They would come together for service projects, fellowship and study. If you would be interested in attending events and helping with …
We will gather on Wednesday, October 2nd for a fellowship meal of soup & salad at 5:30pm and a presentation at 6:00pm. Our Missionaros who journeyed to Tarma & Huancal Peru in August will share photos and stories of the work being done in our congregation there. A lot happened in a short visit!! Please help us …
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 …
As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him …
All pets and their humans are welcome to join us for this fun and special service. We give thanks to God for the blessings our pets provide in our lives and the opportunity to provide love and care in return. We do require that all pets be caged, leashed or otherwise restrained. Please indicate your …
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 …
We are booking guests on our upcoming trip which focuses on the “Footsteps of Paul”. Travelers will visit many towns where Paul spread the message of Jesus in the early days of Christianity in Turkey and Greece. We will also visit beautiful places such as Crete & Santorini! Our trip originates in Orlando on Friday, March …
We offer a time to visit with others after both our 8:30am and our 10:30am and invite you to support this as you are able. We need volunteers every week, for each service, to provide simple snacks and drinks. These can be homemade or store bought. We also need volunteers to set up (make coffee …
The Solid Waste Division hosts household hazardous waste and electronic waste mobile collection events throughout the city. There is one scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Mandarin Park, 14780 Mandarin Road. Visit coj.net for a complete list of what they can and cannot accept and confirm any changes to …
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 …
Monthly Game Night – All are invited to monthly Game Night – this month it’s on Sat, Sept 21 at 6:45pm. All types of board games, card games, etc. All ages are welcome, but childcare is not provided. If you would like to bring a snack to share you can but there is always plenty!
We have been blessed to provide a columbarium ministry at Shepherd of the Woods. We are currently in the process of designing an outdoor columbarium garden expansion to include shaded areas to sit, a butterfly garden and a place to gather and give thanks for the saints who have gone before us. The new outdoor …
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 …
We are making great progress with our renovations – the appliances and cabinets have been removed and we are working on the structure for the new closets. The north Annex Classroom is being used for our storage and temporary kitchen. Please have patience with this project as we proceed. If you facilitate meetings or events that include …
Shepherd Shelves – current needs are canned meats of all kinds, condiments, shelf-stable milk, soups, toilet paper, canned fruit and canned vegetables (except peas, corn and baked beans – we have plenty of these right now!) We see a number of folks each week needing supplemental support, your donations are a real blessing to these individuals and families.
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 …
Our Little Lambs Early Learning Center has an opening for a Preschool Lead Teacher. Hours are 8-1 pm M-F or 8-3 pm M-F. Candidates are required to have 45 hours through DCF, or working towards them. A High School Diploma is required, an AA of BA in Early Education is preferred. Required licenses and certifications: …
Thank you to the “gettin ‘er done” crew this morning. Your time, energy, organization, muscles, and talents are a blessing to the ministry. We have officially entered into the season of Kitchen Renovations.
Women’s Bible Study resumes Monday, Sept 9 at 10:00am – This season’s study will use the book “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn. It can be purchased on Amazon. If you need help ordering your copy, please call Kay Seivert at 904.655.4789. All women are invited to attend this time spent together focusing on the Word.
Now that our congregation has representation at the national level with the Women of the NALC group – Marti Baggs is on the Board – we are seeking to increase our efforts and participation locally with a Women’s Group. They would come together for service projects, fellowship and study. If you would be interested in attending events and helping with …
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 …
“There is great gain in godliness with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world; but if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtful …
We will begin with “demo day” on Sat, Sept 7 at 9am and will create a temporary kitchen set up in the North Annex classroom. If you are able to offer the gift of time and can help for a few hours, please join us on September 7th at 9:00am. We will be emptying all of the cabinets, shelves and …
We have emptied the Fellowship Hall closet and will begin renovating this week. We are using the north Annex Classroom for our temporary storage and eventual temporary kitchen. Please have patience with this project as we proceed. As we strive to be good stewards, we are seeking the best pricing possible on required expenses and …
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 …
As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. -2 Timothy 4:5 Dear Disciple of Christ, In Paul’s second letter to his co-worker, Timothy, he spent some time clarifying how the church would continue. It was an amazing idea. God would watch over His church and provide for disciples, …
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”
The First Coast Group of Thrivent, in partnership with The Exchange Club, invites you to support their 2024 Shoe Drive. Donate your gently worn used shoes or new shoes today! The shoes will be reused and given new life through #microenterprise to help those in need. To make sorting easier, please tie together shoes with …
We have emptied the Fellowship Hall closet and will begin renovating this week. We are using the north Annex Classroom for our temporary storage and eventual temporary kitchen. Please have patience with this project as we proceed. We are finalizing the design and budget and look forward to sharing additional updates. As we strive to …
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 …
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” …
The First Coast Group of Thrivent, in partnership with The Exchange Club, invites you to support their 2024 Shoe Drive. Donate your gently worn used shoes or new shoes today! The shoes will be reused and given new life through #microenterprise to help those in need. To make sorting easier. Please tie shoes with laces …