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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

Now that children have headed back-to-school, Sunday school is all set to begin a new SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR. Move-Up Sunday is Sept. 2. On this day all children are invited to come to the cafeteria at 9:30 a.m. to participate in Pop-Tart decorating contest, Large group sing and celebrate Jesus, Class time with your teachers and friends.  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

How GriefShare works: It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. “Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.” GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: Video seminar with experts, Support group discussion with focus, and Personal study and reflection. The group will meet in the Community Room in our church. Questions may be directed to Mark Lackie, 210-387-7326 REGISTER HERE Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

The service will be structured similar to  our Saturday Evening Worship services: modern and historic music led by guitar, keyboard and drums, interactive experiences for the children, and a timely, Christ-centered message for all.Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

Teen Girls Bible Study for girls ages 13-16 begins Monday, Sept. 10. The study will be on the book titled “Lies Young Women Believe-And The Truth That Sets Them Free”. The authors, Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth and Dannah Gresh provide the spiritual tools that helps teen girls to identify where their lives and beliefs are off course and sets them free from those lies. The class will be offered on Mondays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the youth room, Sept. 10 through Nov. 19. The cost for Bible study material is $15 and dinner will be provided at no cost. The facilitators for the teen girls Bible study are Lindsay Hurt, Jackie Richter, Chloe Cunningham, and Chasley Fortune. For questions please contact: Alice Klement, 210-614-3742 x511 or alice@shepherdlutheran.com. REGISTER HERE  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint

Financial Peace University is a proven program that will show you how to master budgeting, save for emergencies, pay off debt, plan and invest for the future, and live and give like no one else.  Shepherd of the Hills is proud to offer this opportunity to you!!  Your facilitator is Lauren Bowes.  The group will meet for nine weeks beginning Sept. 26 through Nov. 14 at the King George House (just behind our church), 5311 King George. REGISTER HERE  Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrint