On December 13 Breakfast with Baby served 40 individuals including 29 children from 17 families. This past year, BwB served more than 200 children and over 150 families heard The Word In both English and Spanish. After a buffet breakfast, parents shopped for clothes, diapers, wipes and other available items. For the January 10 event, baby wipes, and Size 5 & 6 diapers are needed. Also Size 9 & 24-month Boys clothes & Size 24-month Girls clothes would be very helpful. Thank you for continuing to share God’s love with your contributions of breakfast casseroles, diapers, clothing, toys and many other items!

When someone you love dies, grief can be lonely and overwhelming. You are not alone! God sees you and loves you. One way He helps you is through others who have experienced what you feel. Find hope and courage for your journey toward healing: “Loss of a Spouse” Seminar Saturday, January 10, 10am-Noon.

Weekly Support Group meets Saturdays 10am-noon, January 17-April 18, in the Atrium. Register at GriefShare.org.

During the worship service on January 11, 2026, we will celebrate the Faith Milestone “Welcome to the Family.” We will recognize, celebrate and bless all God's Children who have been baptized in 2025 at Shepherd of the Hills. The families of those baptized are also invited to a luncheon on January 11, at noon, in the Parish Hall.

All youth in 5th-8th grade should join us on January 11 at 12:30pm in the youth room for some fun! We meet every 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Sina Williams with any questions. 707.326.8666.

A great first sports night ~ over a dozen young adults! Ben led the devotion on Social Media, Comparison, and how man looks at the outside but God looks at the heart (1 Sam 16:7). Join us every Sunday in January and February, and every Thursday in March, 7-9pm, for a chance to meet people, build friendships, play sports, and have a short group discussion on topics from today’s world. For any questions, contact Sina at swilliams@sothfamily.org.

All GrandFriends and those interested in being one: Join us for brunch with our younger generation partners Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:30-10:30am, in the Parish Hall!

The Seeking Him Prayer group meets Thursday, January 15, 6:30pm in the Atrium to pray for God's guidance and blessing on the Staff, ELC, Lay Leadership, and future direction of Shepherd. All are welcome! It's an opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other believers and to serve the congregation. Pastor Feldmann: dsfeldmann@comcast.net.

Winter Blues Dessert Night is an evening of fellowship, desserts, and a coffee bar (ages 18+), hosted by David and Cassie Schlecht. They’ll share the heart and mission behind their non-profit ministry, Scripture in Motion. Activities, games, prizes! RSVP by January 11.

Our Lutheran World Relief Quilts & Kits meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 9am-Noon. Drop in at any point during that time. We can use help from sewists and non-sewists alike! Our upcoming meetings dates are January 7 & 21 in Room LL-5. Contact Sharleen Jespersen at jesper417@yahoo.com.

In 2025, 315,818 quilts and 179,200 school kits were created by LWR teams around the US. That's 21 shipping containers! These were sent to 15 different countries in response to disasters. About one third of the quilts & kits were used here in the US.

Our Shepherd team continues to work year-round. Right now, we are especially in need of donations of cotton bed sheets in colors or prints.

Join us to see whose chili reigns supreme on Sunday, February 1, 5-8pm in the Gym! Enjoy a night of chili and entertainment by our very own Infinite Grace Praise Band. Tickets cost $15 per person if you buy during the presale. Price at the door is $20. Cost for kids 4th grade and younger is $5. The family price for adults and youth (5 people maximum) is $50. Your ticket into the Chili Cook-off includes 10 voting tickets. You can purchase more voting tickets on site. Funds go toward SHYP’s Summer Trip. Presale registration is available online or in the gym in between services on January 11,18, and 25.

Chili Cook-Off Tickets

Calling All Chili Cook-off Contestants!

We need YOU to make our Chili Cook-off fundraiser a success! Prizes for most unique, spiciest, and of course best chili! So bring your A-game and start collecting those ingredients! 

Chili Cook-Off Entry Sign Up

Life Line Screening event is happening in Shepherd's Gym on Monday, February 23. Life Line Screening is the nation's leader for stroke and cardiovascular disease screening. You may visit their website to make an appointment. There is a fee to get the screening. More information can be found in their flyer which is available at the welcome center and the gym information table or download it here.

Join us for soup suppers every Wednesday in Lent at 5:15pm (February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25). And you can help! Sign up to bring a crockpot of soup (serves 10-12) or to set up or clean up.

Soup Supper Help Sign Up Form

High schoolers join us for a fun weekend in North Denver as we study God’s Word, worship, cook, and play together! Cost is $100 (includes lodging, food, retreat themed t-shirt). Non-refundable deposit of $50 due by Wednesday, February 4. Rest of balance due on March 1. Scholarships are available. High school friends are welcome! Space is limited so get your deposit in ASAP! If you want to help plan the retreat we’ll meet on January 18. Please contact Sina 707-326-8666 with questions.

Social Media is a big part of people's lives now and Shepherd has both a Facebook Page and an Instagram account. We try regularly to post stories of the fun and family events we have going on at Shepherd. If you'd like to connect with us on social media, make sure to follow our pages and share with your friends!

Shepherd Facebook Account

Shepherd's Instagram Account

Shepherd's Young Adult Instagram Account