Fall Kickoff

2025-2026 Theme | Praying with an Open Heart


"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7


What a privilege we have as Christians in the USA to pray freely to our Lord! What a blessing

is His Word, filled with many prayers for us to study and learn (and memorize). What a gift

we have from the Holy Spirit, that we may pray directly to our heavenly Father through the

merits of our Savior Jesus, knowing our Lord ALWAYS listens and answers.


Celebrate Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 7.


9:30-10:30am Education Hour in the Gym

  • ALL ages (4 days-104 years old!) join in the Gym for a wonderful program based on our theme!
  • All teachers/facilitators of weekly and Sunday Bible Studies/Sunday School-Classes introduced


12:15pm Potluck Lunch in the Gym

Bring your favorite appetizer, salad, or entrée/hot dish (dessert is provided). Eat, talk and laugh!



Here is a list of weekly education opportunities for you. 

Room Location Map

  • Sunday School  |  Toddlers-4th Grade

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Kids of the Kingdom Zone (Lower Level)

    Kids learn about Jesus in a fun and engaging way.  Kids and parents meet in the Zone before going to their respective rooms with their leaders. Contact Jodie Stoltenow at jstoltenow@sothfamily.org.

  • Confirmation  |  Youth 5/6th Grades

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Room LL15 (Science Room)

    Old Testament - Growing In Christ

    Led by Sam Scheck. For more information, please contact Sam at sam.scheck@comcast.net.

  • Confirmation   |  Youth 7/8th Grades

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Colonnades

    Luther's Small Catechism

    Led by Pastor Oesch. For information, please email Pastor Oesch at boesch@sothfamily.org. Click HERE for Confirmation resources and links.

  • Xtreme Youth Group  |  Youth 5-8th Grades

    2nd Sunday of the Month | 12:30-2pm  |  Youth Room

    Led by Sina Williams DCE. For up to date information, visit the Xtreme web page.

  • SHYP/High School Bible Study

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Youth Building

    Bible Studies

    For more information, please email Sina Williams at swilliams@sothfamily.org.


    1st Sunday of the Month  |  12:30-2:30pm  |  Youth Room

    Led by Sina Williams DCE. For up to date information, visit the SHYP web page.

  • Young Adult's Bible Study

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Atrium

    Bible study is at 9:30am in the Atrium for ages 18-30’s taught by Patrick Barnthson. Come, grow in Christ and with each other! For up to date information, visit the Young Adults web page.


    Young Adults Monthly Luncheon  |  Last Sunday of the Month | 12:30pm in the Gym

    Contact Sina Williams DCE for details or visit their web page.

  • Sunday MOrning Bible Study

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Gym

    Led by Pastor Stoltenow- bstoltenow@sothfamily.org

  • Women's Sunday MOrning Bible Study

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Office Conference Room

    Led by Carol Otte. For more information, please email Carol at ottecarol18@gmail.com.

  • Men's Sunday Morning Bible Study

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  Portico (LL28)

    Led by Bobby Otte. For online log-in information, please email Bobby at ottebob@aol.com.

  • Favorite Bible Stories

    Sundays  |  9:30am  |  In-Person in the Parish Hall

    Led by Jack Lipski. For information, please email Jack at jackclipski@gmail.com.

  • Tuesday Evening Bible study

    Tuesdays  |  7pm  |  Office Conference Room

    Led by Pastor Brad Stoltenow. For information, please email Pastor Stoltenow at bstoltenow@sothfamily.org.

  • Shepherd's Chorale

    Wednesdays  |  6:37-8:07pm  |  Sanctuary

    Led by Gail Black. Adult mixed choir for ages 14-104 that sings for the Traditional services one time a month. Email Gail Black at gblack@sothfamily.org.

  • thursday Morning bible study

    Thursdays  |  9am  |  Parish Hall

    Led by Pastor Brad Stoltenow. For information, please email Pastor Stoltenow at bstoltenow@sothfamily.org.

  • Seeking Him Prayer Group

    3rd Thursday of the Month  |  6:30-7:30pm  |  Atrium

    Led by Pastor Duane Feldmann . The focus on the group will be to meet once a month to pray for the staff and leadership of Shepherd as well as for God's direction for the the congregation. 

  • Women's thursday evening bible study

    Thursdays  |  6:30pm  |  Office Conference Room

    Led by Audrey Monson. For more information, please email Audrey at audrey.l.monson@gmail.com.

  • Adult saturday morning bible study

    Saturdays  |  8am  |  Online Only

    Led by Jim Mulford. For online log-in information, please email Jim at zoomieblue@comcast.net.