WORSHIP FOLDER FOR WEDNESDAY MARCH 29

LIVESTREAM OF WEDNESDAY LENT SERVICES

Our Lent services are on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Stay for treats and drinks after the service and enjoy some Shepherd family time!

The theme for our Lenten Season is: From Darkness to Dawn. Each message in the Wednesday series focuses on a Biblical character who was spiritually “in the dark.” Some remained in darkness. Others came to see The Light. Come hear their stories during this special season and prepare for the Resurrection of The Light!

Divine Call to Pastor Zillinger Please keep Pastor Zillinger and his family in your prayers as they deliberate his Call to be Lead Pastor of Messiah Lutheran, Hays, KS. Any encouragement, wisdom, or comments are relished as Pastor Z seeks discernment in this process. (gzillinger@sothfamily.org)

We will be collecting non-perishable food supplies and King Soopers gift cards for the Salvation Army Lent food drive. Please have your donations to the church by this Sunday, March 26. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Needed items:

• Canned soup (any)
• Canned tuna or chicken
• Spaghetti sauce
• Pasta/Rice sides
• Macaroni and cheese
• A few Easter baskets filled with goodies
• Peanut butter
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Oatmeal
• Powdered milk
• Egg decorating kits

The Early Learning Center presents their 5th Annual Art Show. All the students of the ELC will have art work displayed in the Great Hall until Sunday, March 26 after church. The congregation is invited to tour the Great Hall and see the beautiful artwork presentation!

Our 1st Communion Milestone dinner is March 26. Shepherd will honor Addison Barton, Camden Collins, Carmen Luckinbill, Henry Rosel, Shelby Spiers, and their families with a meal, devotion, blessing, and gift. They will receive their 1st Communion on Maundy Thursday. God’s blessings upon these young Christians!

Shepherd continues to be a blessing to Breakfast with Baby. On March 11, the Sunday School 3rd & 4th graders helped to set up and serve the 95 people from 35 families who attended! We look forward to celebrating the Easter message with attendees on April 8. Assistance in setting up at 7:30 am, serving breakfast, visiting with guests, and helping with shopping is always appreciated! 

It's almost time for SHYP's annual Easter Breakfast! Breakfast will be served Easter morning, 7:30-10:30am in the Parish Hall. This event is one of the high school youth group’s major events for funding their mission trips. Reservations are encouraged. Thank you for supporting them!

Easter Breakfast Reservations

On April 16, from 9-10:30am in the Gym, we will celebrate our volunteers and highlight Shepherd's many ministries and volunteer opportunities. "SAY YES" to refreshments, conversation, visiting booths, and prizes!

At Stellar VBS, kids will discover what it means to shine Jesus' light in everyday life. Our VBS is filled with Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, and touch! Kids will explore the galaxy with games, music, space station activities, and more.

Kids VBS Registration

We can't make our VBS 'Stellar' without you! We have many ways to help shine Jesus' light to our members and community. Please consider how you can make a difference with our VBS and volunteer today!

VBS Volunteer Registration

Care packages are being sent by Shepherd around Easter time to our college-age members (approx. 18-23 yrs old). Please send address information to Pastor Zillinger by March 31 (gzillinger@sothfamily.org). Thank you for your help in shining Jesus' light to these young adults who are also lights in our dark world.

We are seeking Early Learning Center teachers and aides to work in our growing Preschool and Toddler programs. These are paid positions. The right candidate will have a heart for children and a collaborative approach to working with other adults on our team. If you are energetic, dependable, and passionate about working with kids, we would love to talk to you! If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Dir. Kristen Hatton, khatton@sothfamily.org.