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This weekend Aug. 4/5, we’ll be honoring Rev. Mike Newman for his election as President of the LCMS Texas District. Pastor Newman will be preaching at all services. He is the author of many inspiring books. His books will be available for purchase after services. Some of his most popular are Satan’s Lies (perfect for our sermon series on spiritual warfare), Gospel DNA (Pastor Chris’ favorite), What Happens When You Die, The Life You Crave, Revelation, Struggle Well, and Hope When Your Heart Breaks. A complete listing is at mnewman.org.    Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

“Spiritual Warfare: Young Women’s Perspective” will feature several of the young women from Shepherd sharing their stories, with a focus on the daily spiritual warfare they have faced during these times. They will also share the pieces of armor they found especially helpful to combat these struggles. This session will also include a recap of the recent Teen Girls’ Bible Study, “Lies Young Women Believe,” and highlight the various truths that can be used to reveal the lies in many young women’s lives. This session will meet in the gym from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018.  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

Shepherd is hosting a Newcomers Luncheon on Sunday, Aug. 12, noon at the King George House. To rsvp, please contact Melody Simpson, Director of Welcoming Ministries.  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

We’re sending students of all ages back-to-school with our prayers and blessings! Be sure to bring your backpack to worship on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, August 18-19 to receive a special backpack tag.  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

We’re sending students of all ages back-to-school with our prayers and blessings! Be sure to bring your backpack to worship on Saturday evening or Sunday morning, August 18-19 to receive a special backpack tag.  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

Our church offers First Communion classes for students 6th grade and older. Catechism classes are for 7th and 8th grade (and older if a child hasn’t completed Confirmation). Students enrolled in Catechism class serve as Sunday morning acolytes (candle lighters). At the end of the second year of Catechism class, students participate in the Rite of Confirmation on a Sunday morning in May. First Communion Schedule (6th grade and older) March 31, 2019 – Session 1 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. April 7, 2019 – Session 2 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 – First Communion at 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service Catechism Class Schedule (7th and 8th grade) Aug. 19, 2018 – Orientation – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 2018 – Session 1 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 2018 – Session 2 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2019 – Session 3 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2019 – Session 4 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 24, 2019 – Session 5 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 5, 2019 – Confirmation Sunday – 10:45 serviceShare this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

Adult Choir and Handbells will begin rehearsals on Thursday, Aug. 23 for the upcoming liturgical year! Handbells meet on Thursday nights in the Worship Center Balcony from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and plays once or twice a month and festival Sundays. Adult Choir meets on Thursday night in the choir room upstairs from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and sings 3-4 times a month for Sunday worship and festival Sundays. If you are interested in joining or have any questions/comments/concerns, please feel free to contact the Director of Music Ministry, Micah Raebel, at 210-614-3742 or micah@shepherdlutheran.com. We welcome you to join us!  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

Make plans to join us for supper! Bring your whole family for Saturday Service Supper Aug. 25, from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Shepherd gym. On the menu: corn dogs, tater tots, chicken on stick, sausage on stick, and sides. Of course we cannot forget to mention the yummy desserts too!!  No charge for dinner, however we will have a basket available for freewill donations. Following supper, we’ll head over to the 6 p.m. worship service. RSVP HEREShare this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint