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From Pastor Kristen
We had more livestreaming challenges this week, but hopefully we've gotten things worked out for the future.
If you would like to read the text of the service, including the sermon by Rev. Kendra Nolde, follow this link.
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Bell Choir Practice
 Wednesday, June 15, 7:00 p.m.
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2022 Central States Synod Assembly
From June 9-11 the Central States Synod met in assembly in Olathe, Kansas to worship, pray, and conduct the business of the synod. The Central States Synod has provided these daily summaries for your information.
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Lutheran Disaster Response - Ukraine and Eastern Europe
Rev. Márta Bolba (right), pastor of Mandák House in Budapest, Hungary
Dear friends,
The last time I wrote to you about the war in Ukraine, Lutheran Disaster Response and our partners were taking in an influx of Ukrainian refugees. The United Nations reports that over 6.5 million people have left the country and an additional 7 million are displaced within it. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response have already been at work as we responded to this crisis.
One inspiring ministry you support is Mandák House, a church in Budapest, Hungary, with a long history of helping vulnerable populations, especially the Roma people in the area. Since the first refugees from Ukraine arrived in Budapest in March, the staff and volunteers have dedicated themselves to supporting them. Over 600 volunteers receive such donations as clothing, bedding, toys and hygiene items, and distribute them to refugees.
Like many of our partners, Mandák House has watched its response to the refugee crisis evolve. The people of Ukraine now need a different kind of support, beyond immediate relief supplies. Staff and volunteers at Mandák House are helping refugees place their children in schools, find jobs, take language classes, access the health care system and integrate into the community.
“With different phases, you have to be flexible and change your focus,” said the Rev. Márta Bolba, pastor of Mandák House. “We are really flexible and needs-oriented. We should continue this flexibility because people need different things in different phases of the war.”
Of course, this is just one story from Eastern Europe. Our partners and companion churches in Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova and Romania are accompanying refugees every day and addressing their various needs.
The Rev. Daniel Rift
Director, ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response
Check out the latest Lutheran Disaster Response blog here.
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Praying for the Central States Synod
Throughout 2022 we will be praying each Sunday for the congregations and ministries of the Central States Synod. This week we lift in prayer:
Concordia in Concordia, KS,
New Gottland in McPherson, KS,
First in Mission Hills, KS,
St. Andrew in Columbia, MO, and
Bethany House of Studies in Lindsborg, KS
May these communities be inspired by the good news of Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Worship at Shepherd of the Hills
Currently our faith community is worshipping both in-person and online (YouTube). In-person worship is mask-optional; however, those serving communion will wear masks. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and join us on YouTube.
We livestream the worship service at 9 a.m. here:
Shepherd of the Hills ELCA St Louis - YouTube
Later that day we will post the worship recording on the church Facebook page, YouTube channel, and worship webpage.
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Support Shepherd of the Hills
We encourage you to keep up with your pledged giving in support of SOTH’s continued ministry.
As always, you can mail a check to 4161 Cypress Road, St. Ann, MO 63074.
You can also give online by visiting https://www.churchtrac.com/donate?ui=0F8921C9
Please refer to instructions for setting up an online account.
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Stay Connected
Please stay tuned to sothstl.org and this email list for updates.
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