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MEN & WOMEN’S SPRING RETREATS
At T bar M in
New Braunfels
Women - March 6-& 7
Men - March 26 & 27
CRHP RENEWAL WEEKENDS
Men - April 17 & 18
Women - April 24 & 25
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For more opportunities see:
Faith Formation Opportunities for Growth and Fellowship
VINTAGE FRIENDS RIVER CRUISE
On Thursday, March 18, the Vintage Friends [retired members and friends] will take a trip on the Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan. The church bus will leave the church at 9:00 am to meet the 10:30 check-in time. Cost for the 2 hour tour is $21.50 [includes a box lunch on the boat]. Bring your camera and binoculars for the possibility of seeing eagles. For more details see the flyer in the narthex. To reserve your seat on the bus and to participate in the event, please sign up in the notebook in the narthex.
MEN’S RETREAT:
“FINDING HOPE IN HARD TIMES”
Our annual Men’s Retreat, “Finding Hope in Hard Times”, will be held at the T
Bar M Conference Center in New Braunfels, March 26-27. The Retreat will
focus on how God’s Word offers the hope that secures our faith and empowers
our lives today. The cost is $100.00 per person, which includes lodging in the
Country Inn [“motel like” accommodations with two to a room] on Friday
night and two meals on Saturday. To register, complete the registration form
[in the narthex] and return it, along with a $40.00 deposit, to the Church
Office no later than Wednesday, March 10th. Because of T Bar M’s policies,
after March 12th you will be responsible for the full amount of the retreat,
unless someone is found to take your place. Contact Pastor Steve Youngdahl for more information.
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CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH RENEWAL WEEKEND
Christ Renews His Parish [CRHP] is an adult renewal weekend that brings congregation members together. CRHP activates, stimulates, motivates, reconciles, heals, liberates, involves, and invites us to seek Jesus personally in our life. CRHP does this through communion, God’s word, shared faith, prayer, ministry and discipleship. CRHP’s purpose at Shepherd of the Hills is to continue to build a Christ centered, Spirit empowered congregation. Consider attending the Men’s Weekend, April 17-18 and the Women’s Weekend is April 24-25.
AUSTIN UNEMPLOYMENT GROUP [AUG]
Are you currently unemployed, “underemployed, ” thinking of changing careers or know someone else who is? Shepherd of the Hills will begin a new ministry in January 2010, called Austin Unemployment Group [AUG] to help provide career management services, job seeking training, and opportunities for networking & support. Vocational experts will discuss such topics as creating a dynamite resume, interview techniques, networking, job search strategies, cover letters, references, negotiations, and working with recruiters, just to name a few. Meetings will be held at Shepherd of the Hills the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 6:30 pm. Also, two Saturday mornings a month there will be time to continue to discuss resume development in depth. If you are interested in participating in this exciting new ministry or you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Rebecca Guengerich, Director of Christian Growth, rebecca@shephills.org, or Pastor Heidi Schwerdtfeger-Jones, heidi@shephills.org.
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Shepherd of the Hills has many opportunities for adult education, fellowship activities, contributions to worship, and
opportunities for serving others.
Select link below or above left for more details on each.
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Sunday Education - Sunday School classes for adults at 10:00 AM Sunday morning. Select the link above left for subject and meeting room.
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Weekday Education - There are many study groups which meet regularly during the week. There are also occasional one time meetings such as book discussions, as well as home opportunities.
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Small Groups - Small Groups are organized around people's interests in order to experience the Christian life and deepen friendships. Select the link above left to see a list of current activities with contact name.
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Music & Choirs - There are many opportunities for both children and adults to use their musical talent for worship services.
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Serving Others - There are many opportunities to serve the spiritual and physical needs of others outside the church family. From serving breakfast to the homeless, helping build or repair houses, to making quilts for Lutheran World Relief and many other projects. Everyone is invited to participate.
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Stewardship - A great deal has been accomplished through the people of Shepherd of the Hills in the past, and we look forward to the challenges God has before us in the future. Join your fellow members in this journey of faith and giving. Select the link at left to read our guiding principals and to find links to the 2008 Comittment Card and information about our Endowment Fund.
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