The Benevolence Fund at Shepherd of the Hills exists to glorify Christ by sharing His love in a material way with people in need. Throughout the year, Benevolence assistance has been given when an individual or family is truly “in need” and such individuals(s) demonstrate an effort to follow biblical money management principles and be accountable for their financial practices. 

Benevolence has provided assistance throughout the year providing financial assistance to address immediate short term needs for people who have encountered a financial crisis. These funds have been provided for rent, utilities and food. Funds are payed directly to the utility companies, landlords, food gift cards, medical assistance, etc. Funds are not paid directly to the individual. 

Breakfast, baby items and fellowship for families with infants up to 2 yrs. of age or women who are at least 7 months pregnant are the focus of Breakfast with Babies. Breakfast and fellowship is provided the second Saturday of each month. 

Come enjoy a hot meal with your whole family and shop for free items (diapers, toys, clothes, etc.) in our Baby Store. While Mom shops, we entertain your children with special activities. Men come and share fellowship with other dads. For more information on this ministry, please click here. 

In September 2018 and March of 2019, Shepherd of the Hills had over 70 volunteers ranging from 12-75 year of age for Sandwich Sundays. Our latest Sandwich Sunday in September 2019 was a great success!

We prepare sack lunches including meat sandwiches, cookies, granola bars, and bottled water. Members drive to Civic Center Park in Denver and hand the lunches to people in need. The supplies are provided through a Thrivent Action Card. This demonstrates Mercy and Life Together and is well received.  

Lutheran Valley Retreat is a year round retreat and summer camp facility tucked away in the Pike National Forest. The Retreat is located 1.5 hours from Colorado Springs and 2.5 from Denver. When at LVR, you will be at a place where focus is on God and building your relationship with Jesus Christ without interruption. Confirmation class retreats spent at Lutheran Valley Retreat provide an environment for our youth to experience the majesty of God and build relationships with their confirmation class. 

Shepherd, along with other LC-MS churches in the Rocky Mountain District, deliver Christian support and care for those suffering as a result of natural disasters. Shepherd has recognized natural disasters that have happened throughout the year. With each of these disasters there is a critical need for Human Care. Our church has stepped forward to provide aid through funds and direct services to assist those in disaster areas, including hurricanes, fires and flooding.

The mission of Christian World Outreach is to participate with the body of Christ in responsible evangelism, to bring dignity, self-worth and encouragement through leadership development and to meet the physical needs of people through humanitarian assistance. 

CWO provides hope and assistance to thousands of individuals in Burkina Faso, Haiti, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Shepherd recognizes the Mercy and Life Together provided through CWO. 

The Haiti vocation training schools are places for young women to learn skills in sewing, cooking, and cosmetology, so they may provide for their families and villages. Burkina Faso also has a vocational training school to teach young ladies from the villages sewing and agriculture. 

In Zimbabwe, the orphan ministry called “Our Kids” is derived from the African concept that views every child in a community as belonging to everyone in the community. In Zambia, orphan care, especially older street kids ages 14-20 plus, who are alcoholics, drug addicts and/or homeless, is focused on getting them back in school and giving them a community where they are loved and valued. AIDS education is also provided to the entire country’s police force. 

Fleece Navidad-

Shepherd shows love and care to residents of Rowan Community by providing gifts through Fleece Navidad. Residents of Rowan Community who have suffered long term neurological disorders and are often without family support receive gifts of warmth and love through fleece outfits.

Salvation Army Angel Tree-

As part of the Christmas Giving Tree members of Shepherd of the Hills share their love and God's care by selecting individual Angels giving Christmas gifts through the Salvation Army to brighten Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus with those less fortunate. 

Bethesda Giving-

As part of the Christmas Giving Tree members of Shepherd of the Hills demonstrate their love and support of residents of Bethesda with gift cards. 

Compassion’s mission is to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. It’s a mission about love. Compassion demonstrates love and our faith by extending care to others. We offer our programs to the poorest of the poor, to the children in greatest need, without ulterior motive. Members of Shepherd demonstrate their Life Together by sponsoring children through Compassion International.

Food for the Poor, Inc. is an ecumenical Christian nonprofit organization based in Coconut Creek, Florida, USA, that provides food, medicine, and shelter, among other services, to the poor in Latin America and the Caribbean. Members of Shepherd of the Hills provide funding to assist Food for the Poor. 

Gateway is a local shelter for adults and children suffering from domestic abuse. Shepherd of the Hills – Stephen Ministry has taken the Gateway Domestic Violence Services under their wing and facilitates collections throughout the year to provide supplies for the shelter. The Gateway Shelter offers a 30-day program for those fleeing domestic violence. The Shelter provides victims with confidentiality and safety, enabling the rebuilding of a life free from abuse. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to help with referrals for medical, housing and financial needs, but most importantly, Gateway is there to listen. 

Shepherd of the Hills has recognized the benefit and value of recycling used eyeglasses. Shepherd collects these glasses from members of our congregation and delivers them to Eye Glass Collection. Shepherd began eyeglass collections in 2010. These glasses are provided to the Lions Club for use by those in need throughout the world.