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Our new vision for Mission Outreach at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is “Shoulder
to Shoulder.” We will join Christ in the mission He has begun in us and
experience the joy of sharing God’s gifts.
We have heard this story before. “There aren’t enough funds,
not enough resources; the food shelves and clothing closets are empty, there aren’t enough jobs, not enough scholarships
or school supplies, we don’t have enough volunteers, we’re running out of … (fill in the blank).
The problem is not the lack of resources—that will never be a problem.
If we look hard enough and if it is important to us, we can always find money, resources, time, food, volunteers, housing,
etc. Jesus says in Matthew 6:21 that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
That’s what we really need—room in our hearts. If we don’t
make room in our hearts for new ideas, new people, new communities to help and love, we will always cry “no room!”
When you open your heart to the needs of other people, you will want to give.
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| Recent FMSC Volunteers in action |
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"As you have done it to the least of these, you
have done it for me." Matthew 25:40
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| Glenda Jungquist loads up her car for food drive! |
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Green
Tape
An emergency food program designed to meet
the needs of people in crisis situations.
The food we collect is taken to the Ralph
Reeder Food Shelf in New Brighton and given to needy
people in the north suburban area.
Hundreds of gifts have also been collected
at Christmas time through the “Sharing Tree.”
Contact: Steve
and Sheila Kletiz.
Lutheran Braille Evangelism Assoc. We help support this local ministry of Dennis and Barb Hawkinson who provide large-print and other materials
to sight impaired individuals.
Operation Christmas Child During the month of November a variety of items are collected to fit into shoe boxes and then delivered
through Samaritan’s Purse to needy children all over the world. contact: Pastor Vera
Food
Shelf Ministry The Ralph
Reeder Food Shelf is a community program of the
Mounds View School District. It serves residents
in our school district - our friends and neighbors
- who are having difficulty putting food on
their table: the fellow next door who is out of
work, the elderly widow whose prescription bills
sometimes eat into her grocery money, or your child's
school buddy whose single parent struggles to make
ends meet. It relies heavily on food and cash donations
from community organizations such as Shepherd of
the Hills. Click
Here to learn more or contact
Steve and Sheila
Kleitz, Food Shelf Ministry Coordinators.
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FMSC was founded as a Christian nonprofit in 1987 through the efforts of a Minnesota businessman who felt called by God
to help feed starving children of the world during a humanitarian visit to Hondurus.
New volunteer opportunities are available through FMSC. Click Here to learn more.
Sharing & Caring Hands Founded in 1985, this organization is a safety net to help those who cannot obtain
help from the welfare system. They exist as a vehicle for volunteers to commit
their time and resources to making a difference in the lives of the people of our community.
One area where adults can make a difference is by offering services in the area of your profession (legal advice,
dentist or nursing services, financial planning, etc.). For more information, see
the national web site or contact: Pastor Vera
St. Paul Area Council of Churches of the ELCA
offers many opportunities to become involved in mission in our St. Paul communities.
Several times a year various items are collected such as: School Tools in the fall for children who can’t
afford school supplies; Kitchen Kits for abused families starting over; and Crisis Nursery Kits containing baby
supplies. contact: Pastor Vera
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Tanzania Mission Ministry Shepherd’s
companion church in Iringa, Tanzania. Through the St. Paul Area Synod, Shepherd
of the Hills has the opportunity to contribute financially to the mission of the Kidamali congregation. As God’s spirt continues to work in this congregation, the needs continue to grow. They would also like us to continue to lift them up in prayer as they seek to do Christ’s mission. For more informatin and to find out how you can help, contact: Pastor Vera and click here for a 1-minute video.
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity & Holy Hammers Members and friends of Shepherd continue
to be involved in building several homes in the St. Paul area. For more information check out the twin cities and international web sites or Contact: Gary
Jones. CLICK HERE to see the video for more information (cable / PC).
Last but not least Through the ELCA and our local mission funding budget, Shepherd contributes to many
missions including: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, KTIS, Children’s Home Society, the Salvation Army, Our Savior’s
Housing, Southeast Asian Ministries, Union Gospel Mission, World Relief, Bread for the World, and many more.
| Video Presentation on Poverty |
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| View video of Amanda & Michael Afdahl: "To Serve the Poor" - Click photo, for broadband and PC. |
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - 3920 North Victoria Street
Shoreview,
Minnesota 55126
Phone (651) 483-5419 - Fax (651) 483-2296
Send Email to Shepherd Secretary
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