July 10, 2011

The Shepherd's Blog

Weekly Announcements of

Shepherd of the Hills

Lutheran Church

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP TO GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN FOR THE NEW PICTURE DIRECTORY - see link to the right. 

HOST/HOSTESSES NEEDED FOR PHOTOGRAPHY DATES IN July & August for our new pictorial directory. If you are interested in helping out, please see sign up sheet on the Welcome Center table. We have 2 shifts left to fill.  Please call Amy in the office if you are interested in helping out.

 

ONLY COFFEE will be available between services during the summer months. If any group or person would like to provide treats for any Sunday, just bring them or indicate on the coffee signup sheet.

MARY CIRCLE will not meet in July or August.
SEWING CIRCLE will not meet in July or August.
PRAYER SHAWL Ministry will not meet in July or August. If you know someone who may need a prayer shawl before September, please call Pat Madson. Thank you.
Soth Book Club will not meet in July or August.

SILVER SINGLES: Thursday, July 14, 11:45 am at The Egg and I. Hostess: Marvel Grummert, 970.482.1097.

We will have a HYMN CHOIR for special music a couple of Sundays this summer. Anyone interested, show up at 7:45 on Sunday morning the day we sing; we will practice and then sing at both services. We will sing: Sunday, July 24th and Sunday, August 14th.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans North Larimer County Chapter would like to invite their Thrivent members and families to the following activity:
Activity: Summer Picnic Date: Sun., July 31st, 2011, @ 1 pm
Place: City Park, Shelter 7, Fort Collins
Contact: Linda Ammerman 970-226-5256 or at lammerma@msn.com before July 17th.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans North Larimer County Chapter will provide the food and table service at the Summer Picnic.

ANNUAL 'LADIES' DAY AWAY': Ladies, our 4th annual "Day Away" to the summer home of Kathryn & Byron Swanson in Red Feather, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 17. No need to sign up - just be at the church by 10:00 am that morning. We will carpool and caravan to Red Feather. Bring your favorite salad or dessert to share for a potluck lunch. After lunch, you may sit on the front porch to enjoy fellowship with friends, take a walk, or sit by the lake- just a special day to relax! We will return to Fort Collins about 4:00 p.m. All women are invited and encouraged to bring a friend. If you have questions, call Lois @ 226-1046.

50th Anniversary Open House...
All are invited to join in the celebration for Neal and Linda
Gehring's 50th wedding anniversary. This will be hosted by their family and held Sunday, July 24th from 2 - 4 pm in the Fellowship Hall (Please no gifts). 

 

"Classic Car/Awesome Bike Sunday" is August 21. Bring your little beauty on over to church and show off your pride and joy. Worship is outside at 9:45 with a picnic to follow so bring a dish to share. What a great way to wrap up the summer!


NORMAL IS BROKE. BE WEIRD. Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a biblically-based, video driven small group study that teaches families to beat debt, build wealth and give like never before. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF...
Your credit cards ARE your emergency fund. Your dog responds to the name "Ebay" You have to sell your house to put your kids through college. You're intrigued by the word "plasectomy" You want to know what GOD says about money. Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds are friends you haven't met yet.
Classes start August 23rd at 7:00 pm right here at Shepherd of the Hills. The program is being offered in conjunction with Spirit of Joy and Our Savior's. Cost per couple/family is $99.00 for the entire 13 week class, and Lifetime membership in the program.
For More information, contact Paul A. Caylor (Stewardship Chair from Spirit of Joy) at 970.222.5066 or at pacaylor1@gmail.com. Check out http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home/.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT: "Tees Fore Two" tournament will be held Monday, September 12, at the Fort Collins Country Club, to benefit two local charities, including F.R.E.E. (Front Range Exceptional Equestrians), of which Bud Kamrud is an active member. The tournament is sponsored by the Romeo Golf Club, which is the club that Bruce Bergquist participates in. Pastor Bruce and Bud will be at the Welcome Center table between services to answer questions and take applications for the golf tournament.

WOMEN OF FAITH: Coming in September - a wonderful opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship with hundreds of women including women from our own church and community. This event has been a favorite for women across the U.S. We already have a small group of women who are interested in attending. The event includes nationally known speakers, authors, worship and music leaders. Books, t-shirts, and other "faith" themed products will be for sale. The conference is at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Dates: September 30 & October 1st. For more info: www.womenoffaith.com.

 

The 2012 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING is in New Orleans, LA on July 18 - 22. Registration opens October 9, 2011. Any teenager who is going into ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade or who has just graduated from high school will be eligible to register. Please don't wait to sign up. There are only so many spots available and they go quickly. Trust me, you won't want to miss an opportunity like this! If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Jane Homann by phone at (970) 420-1924 or by email at jane@sothftc.org.

 

THE SHEPHERD'S VOICE

JULY/AUGUST 2011

NEWSLETTER

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WORSHIP FORETASTE

~July~

Sunday, July 10

Theme - Good Soil

Shepherd's Song

 

Sunday, July 17

Outdoor Worship

Theme - Rooted in the Son

Bluegrass

 

Sunday, July 24

Theme - What's the Kingdom of Heaven Like?

Hymn Choir

 

Sunday, July 31

Theme - God's Abundance

Drums

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Su     Isaiah 55:10-13

Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13

Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

 

M      Psalm 92

Leviticus 26:3-20

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

 

Tu     Psalm 92

Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Ephesians 4:17-5:2

 

W      Psalm 92

Proverbs 11:23-30

Matthew 13:10-17

 

Th     Psalm 86:11-17

Isaiah 41:21-29

Hebrews 2:1-9

 

F       Psalm 86:11-17

Isaiah 44:9-17

Hebrews 6:13-20

 

Sa      Psalm 86:11-17

Isaiah 44:18-20

Matthew 7:15-20

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PEOPLE FOR WHOM WE PRAY

Our Church Family: Floyd and Lorraine Cooper, Peggy Hawksworth, Olinda Hoff, Helen Kerbel, Henry Lichtenwaldt, Bob Nelson, Ralph Niemann, Annette Reents, Eyvonne Sell, LaRene Sellers, Pansy Stahlecker.

Our Extended Church Family: Charley Catchpole, Carlin Frerichs, Corinne Groehler, Kristi Ohrman, Lauren Toomey, Barbara & Bill Wendt & their family and Barbara, John Miller's sister.

Those Serving in the Military: Timothy Lloyd, Matthew Brown, Josh Gogolski, Bruce Hang, Rick Harkcom, Zach Johnson, Cary & Jessica Snowden.
 

To have a loved one remain on the prayer list, please call the church office at the start of each month. Thank You. 

 

 

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Sundays: 8:15 and 9:45 am

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1200 S Taft Hill Road
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-482-9692 P
970-482-9782 F
office@sothftc.org