Breakfast with Baby is a Shepherd ministry serving families with children 2 years and younger and women 7+ months pregnant. On August 9, 16 children from 11 families were served breakfast, had a devotion, and received diapers, wipes, clothing, and other available items. For September 13, needs are: boys Size 3 & 4T clothes, Size 6 diapers. Please Note: We do NOT need Size 1 or 2 diapers.

Sunday School starts soon and you're invited! We’re excited to announce that Sunday School will begin Sunday, September 14. Kids of the Kingdom Zone will be open every Sunday from 9–9:30am, supervised by Carmen Luckinbill and Taylor Slothouber. Class begins at 9:30am. We can’t wait to see your kids there! 

Infants-Kindergarten – Room LL13

1st–4th Grade – Room LL9

All 5th–8th grade students and their parents are invited to our Confirmation Orientation! We’ll share the vision for this year’s program, introduce our mentors, walk through the schedule, and answer any questions. This is the first step in an exciting journey of growing in faith, building community, and exploring what it means to follow Jesus.

Whether you’re brand new or continuing from last year, please make plans to attend—this will set the stage for the year ahead. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Ben Oesch at boesch@sothfamily.org.

Pastor Stoltenow's Tuesday Evening Bible Class will begin on Tuesday evening, September 16 at 6:30pm in the Admin. Board Room. New members are always welcome. See you on the 16th!

Quilts & Kits' next meeting is Wednesday, September 17, 9am, at Shepherd, room LL-5. Next date for tying quilts is Wednesday October 1, any time between 9am-noon. Questions? Sharleen Jespersen: jesper417@yahoo.com.

Those of you ages 14-104 are invited to join the Shepherd’s Chorale family in the Sanctuary choir “loft” Wednesday, September 17, 6:37-8:07pm as we begin our Fall season! We practice most Wednesdays and sing about once a month in both Traditional services. Questions/Information? Gail Black:  gblack@sothfamily.org, 303.707.4364.

Seeking Him meets Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm in the Atrium to pray for God's guidance and blessing on the Staff, ELC, Lay Leadership, and future direction of Shepherd. Anyone who would like to join this prayer ministry is welcome!

A one-day seminar sponsored by the SOAR (Serving Our Awesome Redeemer) Committee of the Rocky Mountain District/LCMS will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 5675 Field Street, Arvada, CO 80002, on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Registration and continental breakfast are at 8:45 am. Announcements, opening prayer, and devotion are at 9:00am. The first of the presenters will begin at 9:30 am.

Please mark the date and register early using the form provided on the last page. Your registration fee of only $30/person covers continental breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and costs for the speakers and facility. We encourage you to invite and bring other Christian friends. Register a friend (or couple) who has not previously attended a SOAR event at one-half cost! 

You can register online at https://rm.lcms.org/soar-2025-seminar-registration/

Family Ministry, Xtreme & SHYP will go to The Patch (in Kiowa) on Sunday, September 21 for fall themed fun on Sunday afternoon. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun with over 30 hands-on attractions—including a Superman-themed corn maze, live animals, low ropes course, apple cannons, giant slide, gaga ball, and of course, fresh apple cider donuts, funnel cakes, and s’mores hot chocolate. Don’t miss this exciting fall adventure—RSVP today!

Church Worker Appreciation Sunday is October 12. We will celebrate our Shepherd and ELC Staff and highlight the 25 years of service at Shepherd of Director of Parish Music, Gail Black. Join in the party from 4:30-7pm in the Shepherd Gym, including a catered dinner and program! Registration link will open September 19; RSVP by October 5.

We will also have a card shower for Shepherd and ELC Staff. Cards may be brought from September 1-October 10. In lieu of gifts, a donation in Gail’s honor may be made to Mission of Christ Network or Alternatives Pregnancy Center. Questions? Contact Sina Williams, 707.326.8666.