On Sunday, October 2nd, we are going back to one Divine Service. The schedule for Shepherd of the Hills is now 8:15 AM for Sunday School and 9:30 AM for the Sunday Divine Service.
University Lutheran Chapel Sold
September 29, 2011 by
From Pastor Will Weedon, Hamel, IL: …they did it. [The] Minnesota South [District of the LC-MS] has sold University Lutheran Chapel’s building. Pr. Peters expresses his distress here. I utterly agree, and the only thing I’d add is this: Let us not in righteous indignation fall into the snare of the devil. Rather, when wronged […]
Eleanor King’s Funeral
September 19, 2011 by
Eleanor King’s funeral will be at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on September 19th, 2011, 10:00 AM. Eleanor died on Monday, September 12, 2011. She is survived by: 2 sons, 1 sister, 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. After the funeral, her burial will be at Pinecrest Cemetery. Her family suggests that memorial contributions be […]
Minnesota South District votes to sell the University Lutheran Chapel
September 14, 2011 by
Please pray that the Minnesota South District leadership will change its position. They are selling a faithful congregation’s building without their consent. The pastor of this congregation is David Kind, the son of Donna Gappa, a member of our congregation. Minnesota South District Votes to Sell ULC Property and Allow the Lord’s Place to […]
New Church Directory is Close to Completion
August 17, 2011 by
We’ve been working on a new pictorial church directory for Shepherd of the Hills. Our last was printed in 2007. So it was time for a new one. Here’s what the front cover will look like for our new directory. It’s very Lutheran yet also artistically pleasing. This new directory will be more than be […]
Blessings at Reeds Springs, MO
July 30, 2011 by
This year at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, we have chosen to help support Blessings in Reeds Springs, Missouri. Blessings is a need-based boutique run by Craig and Gina Foster. They want to provide many needed items for the home and family based on one’s ability to pay. They are friendly folks who do […]
Issues Etc.
July 20, 2011 by
As part of our National Missions Budget, we at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church have chosen to support Issues Etc. Issues Etc. is a cool, informative radio talk show with a two-fold focus. First, they defend and teach the truths rediscovered at the Lutheran Reformation: Grace, Faith, Scripture, and Christ alone. Second, they challenge–in […]
Guest Pastor from Brazil: Iromar Schreiber
June 23, 2011 by
On Sunday, June 26th, we will have a guest pastor, Iromar Schreiber, from Brazil preaching and teaching adult Sunday School. The sermon theme will be “God is Love,” based on the epistle reading for the day. During Sunday School, he will fold his experiences as a pastor in Brazil during the class.
Exploring the Mystery of the Holy Trinity and Baptism
June 14, 2011 by
June 19th is Trinity Sunday. This is the one Sunday every year where we take time to focus on the mystery of the Holy Trinity. We also will delve into the mystery of baptism, and into whose name we are baptized: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The mystery of the Holy Trinity is best confessed […]
Tornado Recovery Efforts at SOTHLC
June 8, 2011 by
On Sunday, May 22nd, a massive tornado struck in the heart of Joplin, Missouri. In response, besides including Joplin in the Prayer of the Church, we at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church have had a special collection. We will send whatever we collect directly to Immanuel Lutheran Church at Joplin, Missouri. This is a […]
