During "March Mission Madness," we learned about the LWR Coffee Project. Find more information here.

Things Are Looking Up at VBS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -July 9-13, 2012. Registration is now open to all children 4yrs old to 5th grade, Come meet Pat, Orville, Scout, Apollo and Rockette as they introduce you to new friends, amazing experiments, wild games, surprising adventures and so much more.

The Sky is the Limit

Cost is $15.00 per child, $35.00 max per family (register early for a free music CD). For registration information contact Kathleen Likins at kwesthoven@yahoo.com.

VBS can not be successful without your help, volunteers are needed. If interested please contact Kris Glowczynski at familyglow2002@comcast.net or Lora Hajek at lora315@sbcglobal.net.

Registration Form

Learning

Sunday Morning Bible Study Group meets in the Associate Pastor's office at 9:15 a.m. The group will begin its study of the book of Revelation.

New Members Orientation Classes - will be held at the church on three consecutive Mondays, beginning May 7th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Pastor Dealey will be leading the class sessions. If you are interested in attending, please call the church office, 815-838-0708.

Fellowship

Sunday School Open House will be Sunday, May 20th, 9:15 a.m., in the lower level. This is the last day of Sunday School and all are welcome to come and visit.

Now is the time to register for summer camp. Check it out at www.lomc.org. Fun opportunities for all ages!

Enjoy photography? Interested in tying it to your faith? A Northern Illinois Synod Photography Club is forming to share, to learn, to be inspired and to photograph together. The first gathering of the photo club is Sunday, May 20th at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, IL at 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Come be a part of forming this new group. Attendees are asked to bring their camera and one picture to share that describes you, your photo interests and/or your faith. RSVP not necessary but helpful. Contact Pastor Jeff Schlesinger at filshing.pastor@frontier.com for more info and to RSVP.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the church Narthex. For more info, contact Susan Mead at susannmead@yahoo.com.

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Shepherd of the Hill has a Facebook page. If you wish to have access to more up-to-date information about the parish, please log on to www.facebook.com and become a "fan" of "Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church."

Service

Greeters Program - The Evangelism Ministry has started the Greeters Program. The Greeters Program has a rich history and well served the ministry of our church. All members are very much welcome to participate. It is easy and fun. You can greet with a fellow member, your spouse, or your whole family. The program will be coordinated by Gary Wintersteen. A sign up sheet and instructions are available in the narthex.

Feed My Starving Children packing event, Thursday, July 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Aurora. If you are interested, please contact Rhonda Dealey or Lisa Krueger ASAP to reserve your spot.

The Lockport Resource Center is looking for donations of good/used items to sell at its thrift store. Donations may be brought to the center, located at 944 N. State St. (just north of George's Restaurant), Tuesdays thru Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of tasks. Please call 815-838-9615 for details.

Evangelism

Support

Miracle Sunday is May 20, 2013. All gifts are needed to help our Synod Mission Fund remain strong so that, together, we can be a vibrant witness to Christ's love. Envelopes will be in the bulletins on May 13th. Please prayerfully consider how you might share a generous gift to Funds for the Mission.

World Malaria Day - Wednesday, April 25th was World Malaria Day. Malaria claims the life of a child every 45 seconds. We received $120 in support of the ELCA Malaria Campaign to take action against this preventable disease. Funds are still being collected if you want to support this cause. You will find an offering envelope in the Narthex for your donation. Thank you.

"...pray for each other so that you may be healed." (James 5:16) There is a ministry here at Shepherd of the Hill called the Prayer Chain. It is a group of people who pray for those in need, whether members here or not. We have no meetings. Prayer concerns are passed along via email and those of us on the prayer chain simply add your prayers to our daily prayers. Would you like to join us and serve on the prayer chain? If so, please contact Jan Rauworth. If you have someone you would like us to pray for, you may contact Jan also. Your prayers are needed!!

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