Events & Newsletters
SHYP NYG Lock-in
June 20-21, 6pm Friday-1pm Saturday
For all participants going to the LCMS Gathering in New Orleans this summer we will have a training lock-in. Meet in the Parish Hall on Friday, June 20 at 6pm. Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch provided. Bring your sleeping bag/sheets, pillow as we'll stay overnight to go over all you'll need to know about our trip to New Orleans.
A Call to Garden Tools
Wednesday, June 25
Epiphany Lutheran Youth Group (from TX) will help with some work on our campus. We can use your help by lending some of your garden tools. We are looking for:
Please drop off supplies to the office by Wednesday, June 25. We will ensure your tools are marked! You may pick them up June 30 or July 1. Thank you!
Seeking Him Prayer Group
Thursday, June 26 | 6:30-7:30pm
Seeking Him will meet the 4th Thursday in June, June 26, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Atrium, to pray for God's guidance and blessing on the Staff, ELC, Lay Leadership, and future direction of Shepherd. Anyone who would like to join this prayer ministry is welcome!
Annual Outdoor service & Picnic
Sunday, June 29 | 10am
Join us Sunday, June 29, 10am, for our yearly Outdoor Service and Picnic! We will gather outside the Sanctuary in the Quad (the lawn between the Youth Building and Atrium).
Canopies will be set up for those who want shade. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs-and a few extra if you'd be willing to share. Remember sunscreen and water! Lunch will be around noon. Chicken and drinks provided.
Lets celebrate the beauty of the world God has created for us and the wonderful fellowship we share in worshiping our Lord and sharing great food!
Sing One Sunday
Sunday, July 6 | 7:47am
This one-time commitment to sing in the choir is on Sunday, July 6. You can sing parts or just melody! Contact Gail with any questions. 303.707.4364 gblack@sothfamily.org
Sunday, July 6:
+ Rehearse: July 6, 7:47am, choir loft
+ Song: America the Beautiful
+ Sing: at the beginning of 8am service
Peach Sales
Order by July 7
Shepherd's VBS & Cambodia Mission Team are selling peaches to raise funds for the 2025 Cambodia mission trip — working with Ray of Hope. This mission provides a loving family environment, physical care, medical needs, private schooling, and most importantly, the love of Jesus to the city's poorest children.
The order deadline is Sunday, July 7. Pick up is at Shepherd sometime between end of July and mid-August. You will be contacted once we know the pick up time from the orchard. Thanks for your support!
Peach Options:
18 lb. box: $57 (Approx. 36-44 peaches)
9 lb. box: $38 (Approx. 18-23 peaches)
Quilts & Kits
Monday, July 7 | 9am
Ready, Set, Tie!
Please join us Monday, July 7 at 9am, as we tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Drop ins are welcome. No experience needed! Your work will help to provide comfort for someone in need.
School Supplies Drive
Did you see the school backpack kits our team prepared and sent when we dedicated the quilts and kits in April? They will be used to support children in disaster situations here and around the world. We sew the backpacks and fill them with school supplies. These supplies are often on sale in July and August. Our goal is to make and fill 73 backpacks. Items may be dropped off at the church office.
Arapahoe Police Department Training
Training for Arapahoe Deputies will take place at Shepherd on four Wednesdays in July. The training in our facility will bring in role players as victims, a shooter (who is a deputy), trainers, and the deputies. The training is about 10 hours each day including some during evening hours. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Used Eyeglasses
Another 30 pairs of eyeglasses have been collected. The eyeglasses have been delivered to the Lions Club and will be distributed to those in need throughout the world. Since 2010, you have donated 1879 pairs of eyeglasses. THANK YOU!
Several hearing aids were also collected and given to the Sertoma organization.
Place any eyeglasses and hearing aids in the designated basket in the Welcome Center Cry Room. Your contributions are a blessing to many!
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Communications and Facilities Requests
Have an event you'd like to have at Shepherd, such as a party, committee meeting, basketball pick-up game, etc.? We now have an easier way to do a Facilities Request: an on-line format! This form is also for events you'd like advertised, such as Dads and Donuts, a Missions Food Drive, the Church Picnic, etc. Using this link helps both you and the Shepherd office cover all avenues of readiness and promotion for a successful event!
Please click HERE to use this form.
