The Benevolence Fund at Shepherd of the Hills exists to glorify Christ by sharing His love in a material way with people in need. Throughout the year, Benevolence assistance has been given when an individual or family is truly “in need” and such individuals(s) demonstrate an effort to follow biblical money management principles and be accountable for their financial practices. 

Benevolence has provided assistance throughout the year providing financial assistance to address immediate short term needs for people who have encountered a financial crisis. These funds have been provided for rent, utilities and food. Funds are payed directly to the utility companies, landlords, food gift cards, medical assistance, etc. Funds are not paid directly to the individual. 

Breakfast, baby items and fellowship for families with infants up to 2 yrs. of age or women who are at least 7 months pregnant are the focus of Breakfast with Babies. Breakfast and fellowship is provided the second Saturday of each month. 

Come enjoy a hot meal with your whole family and shop for free items (diapers, toys, clothes, etc.) in our Baby Store. While Mom shops, we entertain your children with special activities. Men come and share fellowship with other dads. For more information on this ministry, please click here. 

Lutheran Valley Retreat is a year round retreat and summer camp facility tucked away in the Pike National Forest. The Retreat is located 1.5 hours from Colorado Springs and 2.5 from Denver. When at LVR, you will be at a place where focus is on God and building your relationship with Jesus Christ without interruption. Confirmation class retreats spent at Lutheran Valley Retreat provide an environment for our youth to experience the majesty of God and build relationships with their confirmation class. 

The mission of Christian World Outreach is to participate with the body of Christ in responsible evangelism, to bring dignity, self-worth and encouragement through leadership development and to meet the physical needs of people through humanitarian assistance. 

CWO provides hope and assistance to thousands of individuals in Burkina Faso, Haiti, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Shepherd recognizes the Mercy and Life Together provided through CWO. 

The Haiti vocation training schools are places for young women to learn skills in sewing, cooking, and cosmetology, so they may provide for their families and villages. Burkina Faso also has a vocational training school to teach young ladies from the villages sewing and agriculture. 

In Zimbabwe, the orphan ministry called “Our Kids” is derived from the African concept that views every child in a community as belonging to everyone in the community. In Zambia, orphan care, especially older street kids ages 14-20 plus, who are alcoholics, drug addicts and/or homeless, is focused on getting them back in school and giving them a community where they are loved and valued. AIDS education is also provided to the entire country’s police force. 

Compassion’s mission is to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. It’s a mission about love. Compassion demonstrates love and our faith by extending care to others. We offer our programs to the poorest of the poor, to the children in greatest need, without ulterior motive. Members of Shepherd demonstrate their Life Together by sponsoring children through Compassion International.

Food for the Poor, Inc. is an ecumenical Christian nonprofit organization based in Coconut Creek, Florida, USA, that provides food, medicine, and shelter, among other services, to the poor in Latin America and the Caribbean. Members of Shepherd of the Hills provide funding to assist Food for the Poor. 

GCI is attacking human trafficking from the front end. Colorado, and specifically Arapahoe County, has a high rate of human sex trafficking. Global Connection International has been recognized by Shepherd for their program to reach out and educate our children, increase parental awareness and focus on internet safety.

The most important thing we can do to help our youth and their families be protected from human trafficking is to encourage internet safety. We must teach our youth to be safe and smart online and to understand that if a situation seems too good to be true, it most likely is. When our kids have a solid understanding of the dangers, they are much more likely to avoid ever being enslaved. 

It is estimated there are 100,000 to 300,000 children in the United States that are “at risk” of being sexually exploited into forced prostitution and pornography each year. In Colorado, the risk of victimization is increased because of the trafficking circuit that operates around the I-25/I-70 interchange, meaning that youth can more easily be moved out of state. 

If you would like to work with Shepherd of the Hills in support of GCI please contact Rod Stewart, rstewart@students.ccu.edu, or Greg/Pam Johnson, gnpjohnson@gmail.com. 

The Bible Study Ministry Team is in their third year at the Federal Camp after being moved from the actual Federal Correctional Institute (Prison) at the request of the Prison Chaplain. The Camp has no fences or walls, and the inmates have a considerable amount of freedom. Many have jobs that allow them to leave the Prison/Camp grounds on a regular temporary basis. 

The Bible Study Ministry Team consists of five people - three men and two women. We are granted volunteer status as Christians and not with any denominational teaching. We cannot teach doctrine. We teach directly from the Bible. 

We are allowed entry to the Camp Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00pm each week. Each member of our Team receives training from the Prison on a yearly basis. Community Bible Study provides training for us and also provides our study material. We rely on the men to do our recruiting for new members. 

The men are genuinely grateful for our study and the consistency of coming into their Camp. Most of the men are not from the immediate area and get few visits from family or friends. Our Bible Study is a break in the regular routine for the men. We are welcomed as brothers and sisters in Christ. 

Most jails and prisons in the area are in need of volunteers to visit the inmates and introduce them to the Bible and Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about the prison ministry contact Milo Samson at mjmsamson@msn.com.