On October 11, the Breakfast with Baby event served 11 families. After a devotion in English and Spanish, the parents shopped for clothes, diapers, wipes and other available items for 22 children. For the November 8 event, Size 3 & 5 diapers are needed. Thank you for continuing to share God's love through this ministry.

Sing One Sunday (SOS) is a one-time commitment to sing in the choir at the beginning of Traditional services on Sunday, November 9. You can sing parts or just the melody! Questions? Contact Gail Black.

• Rehearse at 7:47am in the choir loft
• Sing: We Gather Together

Our next Faith Milestone is Sunday, November 9, when 3-4th graders will be celebrated in their faith journey as they learn about Christian Stewardship, financial literacy, and how to use God’s gift of treasure to bless others. Students and their parents will attend a class during the Sunday School hour.

Join us November 9, 9:30am, in the Gym, as we share how God is leading our church in partnering with Ray of Hope, an incredible organization dedicated to helping street children in Cambodia. The trip is a powerful opportunity to serve, love, and bring hope to some of the most vulnerable.

At 12:15pm, an information meeting regarding our 2026 Cambodia trip will be held in the church office conference room.

All those 55 and better are welcome to join us November 13 for coffee at 10:30am and lunch and program at 11:15am. To RSVP, please text Dorothy Rognerud at 925-683-6739.

 Join us Sunday, November 9, from 4–6:30 PM in the Kids of the Kingdom Zone for an afternoon of games, laughter, and connection! Enjoy pizza, popcorn, and plenty of fun zones for all ages—plus a showing of Free Birds at 5:00 PM!

Don’t miss this family favorite as we kick off the holiday season together!

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 meeting dates are November 5 and 19. 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7

Shepherd’s theme for 2025-26 is “Praying with an Open Heart,” based on Philippians 4:6-7. Three characters from Jesus’ early life prayed with open hearts, and they experienced God’s peace despite the unusual circumstances in which they found themselves. Their prayers were also songs to God—faithful expressions of thanksgiving and trust—because they had learned: When anything happens, pray; trust God will always answer; thank Him!

This Advent, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus, please join us for our Wednesday evening services, where we will highlight the prayer-songs of Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon!

Praying with an Open Heart…

     December 3 | When Life Is Unexpected: Mary’s Song       

     December 10 | With Confident Expectation: Zechariah’s Song

     December 17 | With Gratitude: Simeon’s Song

Advent Wednesday Schedule

5:15-6:15pm | Supper in the Parish Hall

6:30pm | Worship, including Children’s Chat

The Flying W Ranch Christmas program features a meal and musical entertainment led by our very own Michael Amidei! Holy Cross in Colorado Springs invites Shepherd members to join them and purchase tickets to this event on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3pm (tickets/transportation handled individually). When purchasing tickets, please put in the comment box that you are with Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and they will seat you in the same section. This is a world class music event and a great fellowship time for our congregations! 

Tickets will disappear soon, so please order ASAP. Go to: flyingwranch.thundertix.com/events/251466/performances.

Dear Shepherd Church Family, 

We are currently in the process of updating our Church Directory, and we want to ensure that everyone's information is current and complete. We kindly ask that all updates be submitted by November 30, 2025, so we can update and distribute the new directory in a timely manner. Your participation helps us stay connected as a church family so we can better serve one another. Use the form below to update your information. Thank you for taking the time to help us keep our records accurate! 

Directory Updates Form