News from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

S hepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Where God's love is felt and shared

What's Happening

July 16, 2018

Service Time

This Sunday

8:30 am Adult Education

9 :30 am Worship Service

Adult Education

Join us each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall at 8:30 am, as Pastor Steve leads us through a video on how we can impact the others in ministry.

Men's Bible Study

Join us each Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30 am, as we study the scripture for the coming Sunday.

Household Donations Wanted

Cleaning out or downsizing this summer? We will come and pick up "stuff" and take to Peace Lutheran Church in Holbrook once a month through October. The church has a yearly sale on Veterans Day weekend and are in need of furniture, household items, clothes, holiday items and basically anything in good condition. This is a big event in Holbrook, so let us know if you have anything to donate. For more information contact Paul and Sherry Hottenstein. Please DO NOT leave items at the church.

Friends Feed Friends

Each Friday evening plan on joining us as we serve dinner to approximately eighty-plus men women, and children in Moeur Park, Tempe. We carpool at 5:15 pm and serve from 6:00-7:00 pm. If you or your family would like to assist, please contact Gail Hanson. We are also collecting winter coats. Please place your donations in the receptacle outside the church office.

Paz de Cristo

We are in need of volunteers to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, as we prepare the food and feed the homeless in Mesa. Carpooling is available at 3:15 pm in the upper parking lot. For more information, or questions contact Don Wirth.

Su mer Camp for Middle School

J oin our annual summer camp for students for incoming

5th - 8th grade. Don't miss out on this awesome week experience. We will be attending UCYC in Prescott, Arizona on Sunday, July 21 - Wednesday, July 25. The cost per student is $350.00. Scholarships are available. For more information on the camp, go to ucyc.com. To register or for more information, email Zac at [email protected].

Pray for Revival

Join us each Wednesday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, as we come together in pray at the First Baptist Church, located at 10215 N. Saguaro Blvd.

Daily Devotions

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105

Each morning you will receive an email which includes an opening prayer, daily Bible reading, closing prayer and digging deeper section, all accompanied by beautiful pictures and artwork what tie the reading together in a very meaningful way.

If you or someone you know would like to receive the daily devotions, please email [email protected] or call the church office.

SOTH Recycling Program

Bring your newspaper, cardboard, and soft cover books for recycling. Tell your family and friends. The bins are located in the lower parking area off of Fountain Hills Blvd.

Golfland Sunsplash

Get huge savings on day tickets and season passes to Sunsplash Waterpark. When you buy online through their VIP store you save on admission, plus the mini-golf, laser tag and race car rides. Simply visit www.tickets.golfland.com and enter store name "Hills." Questions, please email [email protected].

Contact Information Update

If you no longer use your land line or have changed your address, email, etc., please email [email protected]. This allows us to keep mailings and the on-line directory up-to-date.

You Shop.

Amazon Gives

Shepherd of the Hills is now a registered charity on AmazonSmile. Simply go to the website below and create an account. Once the account is created, register Shepherd of the Hills Fountain Hills. They donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. If you have a prime account, don't worry you still receive all the benefits when you shop through AmazonSmile. Tell your family and friends and shop! For questions or assistance, please email [email protected] or call the church office.

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The Spirit

The Spirit Newsletter is out in the Narthex this Sunday and can be accessed on line by clicking below.

The Spirit Newsletter

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Paz Needs Water

We are in need of water to distribute through Paz de Cristo. Please drop your cases of water in the Narthex or the church office. Please DO NOT leave your water outside the church in the hot weather.

Extended Hands Needs Food

Extended Hands Food Bank in Fountain Hills supports over 1,000 men, women and children in our town.

They are in need of items such as soups, peanut butter, jelly, vegetables, spaghetti, tuna, main dish meals, etc.

We need your help...please bring your items on Sunday to the Narthex or during the week to the church office.

Summer Camp for Kids

I ncoming 1st - 5th Grade

July 15 - July 20

Shepherd of the Hills is offering Summer Camp for Kids at Camp Aloma in Prescott, Arizona this summer.

Camp activities include sports, archery, crafts, Bible encounters, great food, campouts and night activities. Plus, the older kids go canoeing.

Camp begins on Sunday, July 15 at 3:00 pm and ends on Friday, July 20 at 11:00 am .

There is roundtrip bus transportation which picks up/drops off in North Phoenix, or you may drop and pick up your campers as well.

This year...Camp Aloma has added incoming 1st and 2nd grades to their camp for us. So, if you have a kiddo that would like to go to camp with a family member or friend, they are welcome to join the fun.

Last year we had 16 of our WOW / Spring and Fall Break kids attend. We have 25 spots reserved for this year.

Explorers - 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade

Pioneers - 4th and 5th grade

The cost of this week long camp, with roundtrip transportation is $295. However, as an outreach to families, Shepherd of the Hills will be asking each camper to pay $100. With that said, scholarships are also available based upon need.

For more information or to register for Camp Aloma, please click on the link. http://www.campaloma.com/

Questions, please email [email protected]. Space is limited.

Dback Baseball

Join us on Friday, August 24 for the Faith & Family Night at the Dbacks. Tickets will be going fast, as MercyMe is providing a post game concert included in the price to your ticket.

$1 from each ticket will be donated to the Phoenix Dream Center, helping kids and families who are struggling.

All Faith & Family Night festivities are after the game. After the final out is recorded, there will be fireworks, player testimonials, and an hour long concert by MercyMe. First pitch 6:40 pm.

You may purchase game tickets separately or as a package. And, as always, a great tailgate party included at no charge beginning at 3:00 pm. Bus will leave at 5:00 pm.

Single Game Ticket (no transportation) $19.00

Single Game Ticket w/transportation $32 each (bus tip included)

Seats on the bus are limited, so book early. If you require special assistance once we arrive at the stadium please let us know when you purchase your tickets. Email [email protected] to reserve. Invite your family, friends, and co-workers and come on out for a great time - all are welcome. Go Dbacks!

Intercessory Prayer Group

Please join us as we pray for our church, specific people's needs, the Fountain Hills community, our country and world.

We meet each Wednesday in the Sanctuary at 1:00 pm.

PRAYER CARDS are available in the pew backs. You may place your prayer requests in the prayer boxes located on the Usher's table, in the Narthex, and outside in the prayer box on the circle drive.

Women In God's Service

(WinGS) is active this summer working with our partners to serve others.

Each month we ask that you help us acquire the supplies needed for the homeless and youth, for the shoeboxes.

In June & July the following items are needed.

Small Toys - we need over 70 toys that will fit in a shoebox, like small puzzles, dominos, or travel checkers for 10-14 yr.old 's.
Gloves & hats - They will go into the pocket of 75 coats for the homeless this winter.
Learning Items - such as small sewing kits for girls, clothes line kits, stationary, or small tool boxes, for 10-14yr. old's.

All women of SOTH are invited to come help on these Angel WinGS projects this summer. Check the bulletin for scheduled events.

And try to attend our July 9, 2018 meeting (10:30am Education Bldg., Room 5) for further details on the new WinGS.

Questions, please contact Julie Wirth.

Have You Been Baptized?

As we are born children of a fallen humanity; in the waters of Baptism we are reborn children of God and inheritors of eternal life. By water and the Holy Spirit we are made members of the Church which is the body of Christ. As we live with him and with his people, we grow in faith, love and obedience to the will of God.

If you have not been baptized and would like to or want more information, please contact Pastor Steve or Julia Becklund.

Please pray for comfort and healing for those who are sick, recovering from surgery, the lonely, suffering from addiction, mental health problems, or need love or encouragement.

Heavenly Father, please shine your light upon families. Give them strength and wisdom to overcome all of the difficulties they face each day.

Please pray for strength and safety for those persecuted Christians around the globe. Heal the physical and emotional scars that the young and old alike suffer for the sake of Jesus Christ.

Heavenly Father, we pray that Your Holy Spirit will turn the hearts of students across the country toward You. Protect our staff and students each day. Create an atmosphere of learning, providing the teachers wisdom and knowledge.

All praise to You, Lord Jesus, lover of children: Bless our family, and help us to lead our children to you. Give us light and strength, and courage when our task is difficult. Let your Spirit fill us with love and peace, so that we may help our children to love you. All glory and praise are yours, Lord Jesus, forever and ever. Amen.

"Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."

2 Corinthians 16:13

Blessings,

Julia