September 6, 2012  Hello Friends, I hope that everyone enjoyed their Labor Day weekend. For many of us this week is a new beginning - it marks the beginning of a new school year and season. There really is nothing more filled with anticipation, excitement and nervousness than the first day of school. As we have merged as two communities into one church we understand the meaning of the nerves and joys associated with new beginning. This week both campuses are going to be buzzing as we feature some of the ways that people can get connected and involved in Shepherd of the Hills at both sites. Rally Sunday will feature some of the ways that we live out being a community. This week really is a chance to begin again - you can start something new or recommit to something that connects you deeper to God and the community. With newness in mind, both Pastor Craig and I will be bringing a message about a community that understood new beginnings and upheaval. This week we are going to bring a story about the people of Israel from Nehemiah. The people had experienced great upheaval, and now as the wall has finally been built they experience newness and the fear and joy that can create. Come this week and celebrate and worship with a community that seeks newness and is always looking to see what God has next :) Blessings, Pastor Sarah and the Pastoral Team |
Rally Sunday 
Join in Rally Sunday worship this Sunday. Each campus will oberve its regular schedule with special activities between each worship service. A variety of ministries will be showcased on each church's patio. Consider how you can plug into a small group or Bible Study this year. Make Rally Sunday a new beginning in your walk with the Lord!
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Get ready for the Grummage Sale
Start collecting your discards! We'll be accepting items beginning September 30th for the October 5-6 Grummage Sale at the MV Campus.
If you are interested in being on the planning team, join us Sept. 10 at 9:30 in the Aldersgate room, or contact Gretchen Shoemaker at 300-1299 or Carolyn Bohmholdt at 837-2941.
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Volunteer Opportunities
SCO Food Drive
Join us for the South County Outreach Food Drive on September 15 at Vons (28751 Los Alisos, MV). Morning or afternoon times available. Contact Mark Burke for information.
Operation Interdependence
We'll assemble military morale kits September 15, in the MV Campus Aldersgate room. Please phone AJ Lane at 830-9495 to volunteer.
"Bright and Beautiful" Church Workday
We're completing the paver work in the atriums, September 8 and 15 at 8 a.m. on the MV Campus. Sign up on the patio this Sunday, or call the church office to volunteer.
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