By Pr. Rich Futrell With a local-resident escort, I was able to get past the Sheriff’s cordon at Joe Bald and Stone road. It was then that we made our way to visit the five households in our parish affected by the Leap-Day tornado down the Stone-Road corridor. The first folks we visited had significant […]
Still Standing after Kimberling City’s Leap-Day Tornado
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Kimberling City has survived the Leap-Day Tornado of February 29th. As far as we know, we have sustained no damage. As of today, some in our congregation are still without power and have suffered property damage. And again, as far as we know (Deo volente), we have had […]
Tornado Recovery Efforts at SOTHLC
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 […]