The Early Learning Center Board invites you to the ELC Back-to-School Night! On Wednesday, August 7 at 6pm we’ll welcome all our ELC families to fellowship while they drop off school supplies and meet their teachers. The Board will serve hot dogs, chips, soda, water, and ice cream for everyone! Meet your ELC Board members, greet families and teachers, and join us outside for food by the ELC playgrounds. If you have questions or would like to help the ELC Board, please reach out to Chris Skirde at chrisskirde@comcast.net.

Please join us Friday, August 9, 6-8:30pm to celebrate our college students before they head off to school. High school age—adults are welcome! Come dressed in your Sunday best or black tie with college memorabilia and join us for music, dancing, and fun!

RSVP HERE

On July 13 Breakfast with Baby served 32 children from 19 families. After a devotion in English and Spanish, families shopped for diapers, wipes, children’s clothing and other available items. For the August 10 event, Size 3 & 4-year boys summer clothes, Size 3 & 6 diapers & wipes are needed. Assistance in set up at 7:30am, providing a casserole, serving, visiting with and helping parents shop is very helpful. Thank you!

This 2-hour seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and widowed men and women. They offer helpful insights on: 

• What to expect in the days to come.
• How to deal with loneliness. 
• What to do with your spouse’s belongings.
• Why it won’t always hurt this much.
• And other practical help for dealing with new challenges. 

You are not alone! Please join us for a meaningful time of support, learning and connection. Registration is through griefshare.org website. Participants enter zip code: 80122 and choose Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. A Participant Guide ($5) will be available at the meeting.

The Red Cross will set up a blood drive at Shepherd on Wednesday, August 21 from 9am-2pm in the Parish Hall.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. The need for blood is constant but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly. You can help the American Red Cross make sure that supply meets demand.

For donation and appointment information for the blood drive at Shepherd, please click on the link below.

Red Cross Blood Donation Link

If you would be interested in donating blood or helping with this event (getting the word out, assisting with registration, checking in donors, etc.), please contact Don Matern at 661-713-4020 or dmatern1988@gmail.com.

Come to Shepherd on Saturday, August 24 at 10am and see how children learn and play in the countries where CWO serves. Hear stories, play games, and make toys. There will be a Haitian food truck available so you can enjoy lunch and each family will receive a missions savings bank. All kids and families are welcome!

Register Here

Even if you cannot attend, please donate empty plastic quart or gallon containers for us to use to supply craft items for children to assemble during the event. A box will be set up in the Welcome Center for donations. Learn more about Christian World outreach at: CWOmissions.org

Join us September 7, 5:30-8pm for Shepherd’s Dinner on the Green! Local mission partners will share their ministry details and volunteer opportunities. This year’s theme: How YOU can support our Mission Organizations-pray, volunteer, evangelize!

Shepherd has designated July as LCMS Disaster Relief month. Any donations designated for LCMS Disaster Relief will be matched up to $1500.00 from the Missions Funds at SOTH. LCMS is on the ground in these states giving hope and aid while preaching the Gospel of Jesus to those afflicted by the tornadoes.  Please indicate on your giving envelope or online- LCMS Disaster Relief.  As always, please keep them in your prayers.