Class of 2024 Senior Blessing Sunday is next Sunday, May 5. Graduation from high school marks the beginning of life as an independent adult. It is a time young people move forward in making their own life decisions. We mark this joyful and sometimes difficult transition for these seniors with a blessing during the worship services and a cake reception during fellowship time. The graduates will create a display for the congregation to enjoy.

You are welcome to come cheer at the annual Early Learning Center Field Day Wednesday, May 8, 10am, in the Gym. Afterward is an award ceremony for all students who participate. Hope to see you there!

The Active Seniors May luncheon is at Maggiano’s on Thursday May 9, at 11:30am. Cost is $25/person by cash or check to the church office (bring cash to restaurant for optional gratuity). RSVPs mandatory, deadline to turn in form with payment is May 2. Late RSVPs cannot be accommodated. Visit ShepherdHillsChurch.org/Events for address and additional info. Questions? Call Susan Goldhammer 303-842-1801.

Maggiano's Sign Up Form & Info

Shepherd’s Board of Elders has decided to celebrate Ascension Day on the date specifically set aside to commemorate Christ's Ascension: 40 days after His Resurrection. Our Ascension Day Service this year is May 9, 6:30pm, with Holy Communion. Please make plans to join us to celebrate this important day in the life of our Lord Jesus and in the life of the Church!

On April 13, Breakfast with Baby served 33 children from 20 families with breakfast, a devotion, and free diapers, wipes, clothing, and children’s items. For May 11, we ask for donations of Size 3 & 6 diapers. Your assistance with this monthly event is always helpful!

Please join us in the Sanctuary for our next Voter’s Assembly, Sunday May 19, 12:15pm, after our Pentecost Worship Services.

VBS registration is now open! As we've hopped into Easter it's now time to get your scuba gear on and dive into friendship with God! You can register in the Gym or click on the registration link below. VBS is for kids 3 years old and potty trained to current 5th graders. Space is limited this year so don't wait! Cost $45 per kid (discounts for more than 1 child). Questions? Contact Jodie at JStoltenow@sothfamily.org.

VBS REGISTRATION

VOLUNTEER FOR VBS

It's that time again!  VBS Registration opened on Easter and now it's your turn to help us DIVE even deeper into our preparations. This is a great opportunity for our whole congregation to come together and spread God's Word to kids and their families. Here are ways you can DIVE IN and make a difference...

• Take home a project from the "Adopt-a-Prop" station in the Gym
  
• Donate items to help cut our cost
  
• Sponsor a child by giving a scholarship ($45 per kid)
  
• Make decorations onsite every Wednesday from April 17-May 29 from 3-5pm or 6-8pm in the lunch room
  
• Participate in the All-Congregation decoration days on May 5 & June 2 after late service (lunch included)
  
• Serve as a volunteer the week of VBS (June 10-13)

Whether you lead an area or help prepare behind the scenes we need all of you! All of us working together makes VBS a success and helps bring people closer to Jesus! Questions? Contact Jodie at JStoltenow@sothfamily.org.

VBS DECORATING DAYS

Wednesdays May 1-May 29, Times: 3-5pm, 6-8pm

You are welcome to come to Shepherd’s lunchroom (lower level) to help with VBS decorations. Special Sundays to decorate: May 5 and June 2 after late services—and you get lunch!

Join us at our Carnival as we celebrate the end of our Vacation Bible School week! Thursday, June 13, 6-8pm. We will have a bounce house, games, lots more! A hamburger or hot dog meal is available with a suggested donation of $5 per meal (includes burger or hotdog, chips, drink).