Shepherd Labyrinth update!
We are excited to see the foundation bricks of our labyrinth in the ground outside between doors A & B thanks to Braden Koepp and his Eagle Scout team! This has been a project in the making that is finally taking tangible shape. We are grateful to the efforts of Sue Fairchild and Lisa & Tony Vannelli that have helped in many ways on this project path. We look forward learning more about how to use a labyrinth and how it can create deeper connections with God and each other. We also look forward some other components of this project like the addition of a sign teaching us what a labyrinth is and a peace pole on welcome and invitation for our whole community!
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Christmas Decorating Help Needed:
Saturday, November 26th @ 1pm.
We are in need of many hands to help Deck the Halls and prepare our worship space for the Advent and Christmas Season. There will be jobs for people of all ages!
For those of you who like to plan ahead... take down day will be Saturday, January 7th @ 1:00.
or 651-288-2252.
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Ralph Reeder Operation Joy:
November 20—December 7
Shepherd is collecting items for Ralph Reeder’s Operation Christmas Joy, an annual event to provide Christmas gifts for children in the Mounds View School District who might not otherwise receive any. To participate, take a gift tag off the tree in the Narthex. Buy the items on the card. Put the UNWRAPPED toys/items in a bag with the gift tag ornament attached to the bag. Place the bag under the tree. The Operation Christmas Joy volunteers here at Shepherd will deliver them to Ralph Reeder.
All donations must be in by
Wednesday, December 7th. Thank-you!
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Come from 9 to 10 every Sunday to meet/greet and learn about the different groups that we have here at Shepherd of the Hills.
Donuts will be provided. Please bring your own beverage and join us for fellowship each week between the two worship services.
November 20th Hosts:
Altar Guild
November 27th Hosts:
Property Committee
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Join us as we read and discuss the book, Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk; A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics.
Upcoming discussion date are: November 20th, December 4th & 18th.
Click HERE for more details. |
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Meet your Shepherd family at Shore 96, 1056 Hwy 96 W in Shoreview, for agenda free conversation around things you've always wanted to know about the Bible, church, or God.Thursday, November 17th, 6:30 to 8pm. See you there! |
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The afternoon Bible Study
at 1 pm will be in-person
in the Room 238 (NOTE change of location).
The evening Bible Study will meet at 6:30 pm
on Zoom only.
Click HERE to join on Zoom.
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Join Pastor Brice on
Monday, November 21st
from 10 to 11:30 am at
Caribou Coffee/Bruegger's Bagels
North Oaks/Village Center
address: 111 Village Center Dr, North Oaks.
*NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION
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Each week during our 10:00 a.m. service children ages 3yr old through 5th grade step out of service after the children’s message to dive into the stories that dwell at the core of Christian understanding. We use tools like crafts, games, stories, and other aids that play to the different learning styles. There is no cost for this program and all levels of engagement are welcome to join in the learning.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pastor Brice
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Pies and Volunteers
Needed
Our Thanksgiving Eve service will be at 6:15 pm, Wednesday, November 23rd. We will gather after the service
to share pie and fellowship.
Please sign up to either bring a pie or to volunteer to cut, serve, and clean up. Sign ups will be on the Welcome Desk or call the office to volunteer.
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As part of our Thanksgiving Eve worship service on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd,
we invite people of ALL ages to join us for a
ONE-TIME choir.
We will rehearse in the sanctuary at 5:30 that evening and learn a simple song together to share in worship that evening.
No previous rehearsal or experience needed.
Truly, ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Wednesdays during Advent
from 5- 6 pm
followed by
Worship at 6:15 pm.
We are excited to have our Advent Soup Suppers back! They will be potluck style with 3 plus families hosting and bringing the meal each week. Everyone is asked to sign up for a time slot to bring a crock of soup and serve it to your Shepherd family over the 4 Wednesdays of Advent.
The sign up forms are on the Welcome Desk or CLICK HERE. This is an amazing opportunity for us to share our gifts and build community with one another. Please, come join us for delicious soup and fellowship! Bring your friends; all are welcome!
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Senior Summit
The last seminar in this series is Thursday, November 17th at 10:00am. Learn about the recent changes in Medicare benefits and coverage, and how these changes impact you.
All are welcome to attend this free event. If you do plan to attend please register HERE or contact Pastor Brice so we will know how many to expect.
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Shepherd Women’s Retreat—
January 13-15, 2023
at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria
for a time of fellowship, relaxation, and more. Click HERE for more information on activities, cost, and registration.
See Sister Tashina with any questions.
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WANTED: Your hospitality!
Want to make a difference from the comfort of your own home? Invite a Japanese college student studying at Bethel University this winter (February 18th - March 13th) to be a part of your family! Share your love and faith with your student, and you'll plant a seed. Your student takes classes during the day and spends the evenings with you. Transportation help to/from Bethel is provided as well as a stipend. All students will be fully vaccinated, and we ask the same for hosts. For information contact Lisa Bekemeyer, LBekemeyer@me.com or 651-253-9498
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Join the NLC this holiday season for the 37th annual Christmas Festival, Jesus Christ Yesterday, Today, Forever. Concerts will be held December 9th and 10th at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, and a livestream of the concert will be available during the 8pm concert on the 9th. Visit NLCA.com for tickets and more details!
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SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS
LUTHERAN CHURCH
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