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From Pastor Kristen:
"Jesus has brought us to a level place where we are no longer poor or rich. We are no longer hungry or full, weeping or laughing. In this place, we look each other in the eyes and acknowledge who each other is: beloved of God. We are those loved by the God who created us.
"Our calling as the church, as followers of Christ, is to do our faithful best to be a community on a level place, to be a community who sees those around us – at work, at home, in the grocery store, at church – as beloved children of God.
"In baptism we promise to strive for justice and peace in all the world so that no one is looked down upon and no one thinks themselves higher than another. Jesus is among us today in the bread and wine of communion calling us to look one another in the eyes and in those eyes see Jesus. Amen, let it be so."
From Sunday's sermon, based on Luke 6:17-26
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Lent 2022
Ash Wednesday - March 2
- Afternoon Ash Wednesday Service?*
- Worship at 7 p.m. (in-person and online)
* Is there interest in a brief Wednesday afternoon service for imposition of ashes, or even a drive-thru Ashes-to-Go? Indicate your interest by talking to Pastor Kristen or writing your preference on the clipboard in the fellowship area table.
Remaining Wednesdays in Lent
- Prayer around the cross at 7 p.m. (in-person, online TBD)
- In lieu of soup suppers, we will collect canned soup for those in need
Three Lenten devotions available:
- “Floriography” A Lenten Flower-Power Calendar
- Vincent Van Gogh and the Beauty of Lent
- Full to the Brim – An Expansive Lent
Visit our Lenten Resources page for more information on these devotions. Please email Pastor Kristen at prkristen@sothstl.org if you would like to receive digital copies of any or all of these resources.
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Souper Bowl of Caring Results
Thanks to everyone who brought items and cash for the Souper Bowl of Caring collection for Butterfly Haven. Because of your efforts, we collected 191 items and $172!
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Thanks from Our Ministry Partners
LuMin St. Louis
Dear SOTH Disciples - Than you for your faithful support of campus ministry in St. Louis in 2021. With your help, we've been able to be a safe place for students as they navigate their faith journeys, COVID transitions, and their studies. The community that is formed as the students gather provides home, love, and on most days, gut-busting laughter. It is a holy call to be a part of this ministry.
Together in Christ, Pastor Tina Reyes
Feed My Starving Children
Dear Shepherd of the Hills, you are such a blessing. Your gift to the Atonement Lutheran MobilePack is sending 274 MannaPack meals to those around the world who need it most. Hope is greater because of you.
May God bless you, Mark Crea, CEO
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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:
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Jefferson City, MO
First Lutheran Church, Dorrance, KS
Zion Lutheran Church, Hanover, KS
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Nevada, MO
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). Our COVID mitigations include: wearing masks, physical distancing, and a shortened service. 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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