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). Registration is now closed. Late RSVPs cannot be accommodated. See the PDF below 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!

Ascension Service Worship Folder

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!

Love Jesus, Love Others, Love Your Learning

Our Early Learning Center finishes out their JOY year with Field Day May 8, Closing Program May 17 at 6pm, and Graduation May 21.

Dear Jesus, we thank You for our faith-full ELC staff and for the children and families who have been connected to You and Your Word this year. Give them continued JOY and bless them as they prepare for summer activities. Keep them close to You and safe in Your love! AMEN

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

Indulge in a dinner, music, and a unique “Service” Auction (includes everything from gourmet meals to handyman services) in beautiful Conifer. (9747 Hilldale Drive, Morrison 80465) Tickets are $50 per person (only 50 available). Proceeds support the Cambodia Mission Trip. 

BUY TICKETS HERE

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. 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.

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)

VBS Amazon Wish List

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).

Above & Beyond

Our mission is to honor and praise our Lord and Savior, give thanksgiving for those around us, and enjoy friendship through social gatherings. Our desire is to bring more people to Christ through fellowship. So comes the name, “Above & Beyond.”

How can you help?

• Suggest or find fun activities for the leader and group

• Offer to host an event on your own or with leader guidance/help 

Contacts: 

Connie Rosel at rosel_connie@yahoo.com, 720-324-9270

Ben Barstad at benbarstad16@gmail.com, 303-956-9851

Kathy Kufeldt at k.kufeldt@comcast.net, 303-748-2210

Family Ministry: Sunday School

Every Sunday morning, we create safe, fun and exciting, age-appropriate environments and lessons to equip kids to be lifelong followers of Jesus. They begin to understand the Bible with all their heart, soul and mind. We strive to reach every child through our core lesson followed by music, games, science experiments, art, or video discussion.

Contact: Jodie Stoltenow at Jstoltenow@sothfamily.org, 303-565-6062

Family Ministry: Faith Milestone

Faith Milestones provide a marker along life’s journey that says, “This is something important, and God is here, too.” It is a faith formation practice for home and congregation that helps all generations recognize God’s presence in everyday life. Each milestone, from infants to high school seniors, includes a training curriculum to help families use at home.

Contact: Susan Shoaf at susanshoaf7@gmail.com, 720-289-6324