On May 1st, we will be celebrating and remembering Sts. Philip and James in our Divine Services. The New Testament Gospels mention St. Philip as one of the apostles (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14, and Acts 1:13). But it’s in John’s Gospel where we get to know more about him. Philip was from Bethsaida […]
Easter Services
April 18, 2011 by
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is having two services celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord. Both are on Easter Sunday, April 24th. The first service is at 7:00 AM; the second is at 10:30. Between both services, we will be having an Easter breakfast. Come and be fed in Word and Sacrament as our […]
Holy Week Services
April 14, 2011 by
Come join us for our Holy Week services. Palm Sunday: In this service, we celebrate the joy of Jesus, our King, not only being near us, but even coming to us in Word and Sacrament that He may also be in us. The Palm Sunday service is on Sunday, April 17th, at 9:30 AM. Maundy […]
The Americanization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
March 6, 2011 by
The process of “Americanization” within the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod began at its very formation. One of our founders, Wilhelm Loehe, noticed as much when he stated our constitution showed signs of Americanization, which he likened to “mob rule.” Even so, despite the initial Americanization that had already taken place, further inroads were held at bay […]
Lent–What’s with the Season Anyway?
February 21, 2011 by
Lent is almost here. Yes, the days of ashes and sackcloth, fasting, and mourning are almost here. As the ashes of Ash Wednesday remind us: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19). After the Fall into sin, God called Adam to remember the earth from which he came, and […]
The Story of the Real Santa Claus
December 2, 2010 by
The Real Santa Claus by Pr. Rich Futrell The Feast of St. Nicholas is December 6th. When we remember such a saint of old, we are simply being Christians. Hebrews 13:7 tells us: “Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s Word to you.” These leaders aren’t just our current pastors, but the faithful pastors of all […]
