AUGUST

16th LWML Service Event Threads of Hope

11th Shepherd’s Singles lunch meeting

12th Every One His Witness

12th Crossville Gospel Challenge FFG First

Baptist Church

16th Caregivers Coffee Hour

18th SLF Family Fun Night

25th Sr. Ministry Q & A Forum

SEPTEMBER 9th Men’s Breakfast Crossville Gospel Challenge First Presbyterian Church, Crossville

10th SLF Children sing

16th Liturgy Workshop

17th Congregational Meeting

Where can you find the Board /Committee Reports? Page #

Altar Guild 5 Bible Studies 2 Celebrations 4 Church Calendar 8 Crossville Gospel Challenge 18 Meet our new members 6 In Our Prayers 9 Helping Hands Ministry 11 Jesus Loves Children 13 LWML 16 Music Ministry 11 Picture Collage of July 11 President’s Notes 2 Property Guys 12 Senior Ministry 15 Serving in August 5 SLF Daycare 14 Stephen Ministers 10 Stewardship 3 & 19 Thank You’s 3 Word Search Puzzle 19

Shepherd’s Staff

Mark Your Calendar !

Thoughts from Pastor Andrew cont. on page 4

Dear Members of Shepherd of the Hills, I am so eager to begin our new Sunday morning Bible Study on Christian eschatology. If you are not familiar with the term, “eschatology,” it basically per-

tains to those things having to do with the End Times- either for ourselves as individuals or the world in general. Eschatology bravely takes up questions about death, heaven, hell, the Second Coming, the Final Judgement and the Resurrection of the Dead. These topics DO NOT just belong in seminary lecture halls or in high falutin, fancy-schmancy theological texts written by stodgy old curmudgeons who have nothing better to do (yawn). No, eschatology, you will soon discover, is a deeply personal exploration into what it really means to be human, possessed of an immortal soul, but born into a world that is destined to end. The implications, therefore, are monumental and impact our daily lives more than we immediately realize. And on these manifold mysteries, the New Testament authors are not short on commentary, but replete with numerous invitations to trust in the eventual unveiling of God’s plan for all of crea-tion. Indeed, the Master Himself spoke largely on the inevitabilities that render our present context a mere morning mist that fades with the rising of the sun. Together, we will look deeply into

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August portends to be a very busy month for SOTH. It will begin with 15 ad-ditional new members. Let’s all make an additional effort to wear our name badges to help the new folks feel more at home right away.

Pastor will begin a new bible study on eschatology. This should be a very in-teresting and enlightening study. The Crossville Gospel Challenge will begin on Aug. 12th. The first reading will be held at the Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church. It would be very nice if we have a good turn out from SOTH as Pastor Andrew instigated this program in Cumberland County.

On Aug 2nd the safety committee comprised of Wayne Croy, Robert Skewis, Jim Bandazewski, Rick Severson and Joe Marko will offer a self-defense active shooter program presented by the Cumberland Co. Sherrif’s department. The program will begin at 11 am. in the Gathering Room. All are encouraged to attend.

July was a great month for SOTH with the completion of the canopy, the Je-sus loves the little children service, the welcoming of our new members. Judy got a well-deserved vacation week. It was all good and the future looks bright.

Your fellow servant in Christ,

Curt

A Note From Our President Curt McCarty

Weekday Adult Bible Classes

Bob Neff Bible Study : Meets each Friday in classroom No 1 at 1:00PM. They continue to study the Book of John.

Deborah Circle: Deborah Circle will take a summer break in July and August. Next meeting will be Septem-ber 19th. More Information will be available in the August newsletter.

Fairfield Glade Bible Study: The Fairfield Glade Bible study group will take the summer off and resume their study of Miracles in September. Hope to see you all then. Have a great and safe summer.

Electronic Daily Bible Studies are available. Email: sothbiblereadings@frontier.com to sign up for one of the availa-

ble studies or daily devotions for men/women.

Sunday Adult Classes: 9:15—10:15 in Fellowship Hall.

Our Worship Videos: Worship videos are available through our church website (shepherdcrossville.com). Just go to Bulletin/Newsletter, worship service videos, watch Pastor Andrew's recorded service and select the service you would like to watch.

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Board of Stewardship

Worship Attendance Weekly YTD Offerings

06/25/2017 195 $9,482.78 $184,866.08

07/02/2017 177 $8,045.50 $192,911.58

07/09/2017 177 $6,077.50 $198,989.08

07/16/2017 194 $6,859.50 $205,848.58

YTD Offerings Needed

$197,764.84

Check out the sign up sheets in the Gathering

Place. If you don’t, you will most definitely miss some-

thing really good!

YOUR MAILBOX MOST LIKELY HAS MOVED AND THAT’S A VERY GOOD THING!!!

Your name is ABOVE your box.

Each time we accept new members, the mailboxes are reor-ganized. Please remember to check your box often!

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:

Articles for the newsletter must be submitted by the 20th of the month or we cannot guarantee it will be included in the next Staff issue. Please submit all articles and photographs elec-tronically to Judy Bowman and/or Sue Moosekian!

forget the

DEADLINE

We would like to thank all of our church family for the prayers, visits, cards and calls of concern. We espe-cially want to thank Pastor Paul and Pastor Andrew for their calls and visits. This diagnosis came as a complete surprise. We ask for continued prayers as Lloyd begins chemo the 1st of August. With love, Lloyd and Leora Miller

I would like to thank all of my church family for the

prayers, cards, and visits made to Audrey and me during

her long illness. God has truly blessed me with all of

you. My family and I are more than appreciative of the kindness of our church and the

meal you prepared for my family at Audrey’s funeral. Thank you so very much.

Gene Hinzman and family

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Nancy Burns 24th

Doris A. Smith 24th

Barbara Wilson 24th

Norma Schroeder 25th

Caroline Karstaedt 26th

Elsie Schroeder 26th

Ed Day 29th

Kay Woodruff 29th

Jan Barber 30th

Anniversaries

Birthdays

Thoughts from Pastor Andrew continued from page 1

43 yrs. Ernie & Barbara Wilson 2nd

36 yrs. Don & Margaret (Punky) Geary 8th

48 yrs. Paul (Corky) & Judy Wilson 15th

66 yrs. Chuck & Kathy Buchtrup 25th

61 yrs. Jerry & Pat Day 25th

45 yrs. Betty & Walter Tuggle 28th

14 yrs. Rick Severson & Debra Lemke 30th

Harold Hughes 3rd

Marge Ellenberg 8th

Melody Suntken 9th

Janet Frazier 12th

Pauline Mitchell 12th

Jane Kampion 16th

Barbara Zaccari 19th

Bill Reed 22nd

Pat Hollins 23rd

Is your name missing ?

Although we try to include the names of all members celebrating birthdays and anni-versaries, we occasionally miss someone. Please let us know of any errors or omissions so we can do better next year! The names are taken from the official

church records, so please make sure that your data is up to date and complete.

a multitude of Scriptures that will enlighten and encourage us as we freely discuss the rushing trajectory of all things toward their ultimate conclusion as governed and safe-guarded by the gracious plan of God and decked with angels too numerous for our counting. So try to come if you can. The first class is set for Sunday, August 6th.

God bless you!! Pastor Andrew

Oh, and by the way… I can’t believe August 13th will be a year already. Man-o-man, did those months fly by or what???

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Lectors

13th EARLY SERVICE George McKeel

LATE SERVICE Janeth Moerdyk

27th EARLY SERVICE John Beck

LATE SERVICE Kathie Gallagher

Elders

6th Fred Mundt 13th George McKeel 20th Terry Woodley 27th Craig Jannusch Communion Assistant: Early Steve McLelland Late Terry Woodley

Altar Flowers

6th

13th Paul & Judy Wilson

20th

27th Please see Kathie at the Food City Floral Dept. by the Wednesday before your designated Sunday, to order and pay for the flowers. De-livery to the church is included for free. *To get tax exempt you need to stop by church for a card. If you wish to share your flow-ers , please contact Toni McCarty with Visiting Friends. When you sign up for flowers please indicate if you plan to take them yourself. If you do not indicate on the flower chart, by writing T (take) after your name the Visiting Friends group will take them to shut-ins. Thank you, Barb Kleimola

Bulletin Benders

Sunday Fold Date Team

08/0 6 08/04 Carolyn Gigg & Beth Gigg

08/13 08/11 Elinor Penney, Leora Miller

08/20 08/18 Joy McKeel

08/27 08/25 Judy Bowman

Altar Guild Teams 2 & 3

6th Marianne Langeland, Craig & Carol Jannusch, and Janeth Moerdyk 13th 20th Toni McCarty, Marguerite Watkins, Ingeli Mathews, and Diane Soenen, Janet Frazier 27th

Ushers Team #4

Early Service: Late Service: Dale Ley Tom Towers John Bailey Bill Hinterman Jerry Day Debe Hinterman Mia McLelland Terry Woodley

Greeters

Early Late 6th John & Mary Beck

13th Wayne & Carla Croy

20th Ingeli Matthews

27th Jphn & Mary Beck

Serving The Lord in August

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Meet our new members We are so excited that on July 30th we installed 12 making a total of 15 new members in July. Below are their names and addresses. Next month we will share their pictures so that you can go on up and introduce yourself, if you haven’t already!

Luella Schultz George & Nora Walter Reba Green 2577 Oak Drive 309 Dartmoor Drive 405 Camp Drive Crossville, TN 38555 Crossville, TN 38558 Sparta, TN 38583 Paul & Chris Krueger Sara Bradshaw 141 Hedgewood Street 982 Camp Creek Circle Crossville, TN 3855 Spencer, TN 38585 Max & Marlene Wilson Linda Yates 16 Rolling Green Circle 458 Lakewood Drive Crossville, TN 38558 Crossville, TN 38558 Rev. Merlin Sepmeyer Corwin & Joan Johnson 182 River Run Drive 29 Westridge Circle Crossville, TN Crossville, TN 38558 Jim Hardy Donald & Marilyn Eberhardt 8653 Cherokee Trail c/o Good Samaritan Crossville, TN 38572 100 Samaritan Way, Apt. 310 Crossville, TN 38558

A request was made for the recipe for Cheesecake bars served at

Audrey Hinzman’s funeral. We thank Elaine Braun for sharing

this delicious recipe.

Cheesecake Lemon Bars

1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup pecans chopped 1 cup flour 1/3 cup butter melted

Mix above and press into 8" or 9inch pan reserving 1/3 cup of crumb mixture for later. Bake 12 min

Meanwhile mix in small bowl until smooth

1 8oz cream cheese & 1/4 cup sugar. Then add the following: 1 egg 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla

Pour over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top. Bake 25 min at 350 degrees. Cool and eat

*You can add a handful of blueberries or rasp to batter before baking

We are so lucky to have so many great cooks. Our pot lucks and funeral luncheons give us the opportunity to taste some wonderful dishes. We get requests occasionally for a recipe or two. At the same luncheon, a delicious bean salad was served. It wasn’t the usual three bean salad. It had feta cheese, tomatoes and ??? That made it

really good. If that was your dish, please give the recipe to Sue Moosekian and she will share it in next month’s Staff.

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A collage of SOTH activities in July!

We were blessed to hear the beautiful music made by Amy Carty on her harp. Her contribution to the service that Sunday was perfect. Thanks to all who contributed to our freewill offering for her. Over $1100.00 was collected and through tears Amy thanked us all.

Dean Towers shared his expertise with our Ladies Fellowship. He

shared some easy recipes that we will certainly be able to prepare with ease

The youth group went on a road trip to KY this month to visit the Noah’s Ark replica. 28 kids and adults went . Be sure to look

for Pastor’s story about their return trip home in next month’s Staff. It’s hilarious! Also additional pictures will be available.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Property-8AM

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Active Shooter

Class-11AM

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Quilts ofValor-9AM

SLF Outreach-2PM

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Neff Bib. St.-1PM

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Holy Communion

KICK-12N

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Men’s Golf -8AM

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Property-8AM

Lydia—9AM

Council-3PM

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Stewardship-2PM

Foster Parents-5PM

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Neff Bib. St.-1PM

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District Synod

Event

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KICK-12N

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Men’s Golf -8AM

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Property-8AM

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Caregiver Coffee

Hour-2PM

Hand Bells-4:30PM

Adult Choir-6PM

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Foster Parents-5PM

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Neff Bib. St.-1PM

SLF Family Fun @

Fellowship Hall-4PM

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Holy Communion

Mite Sunday

KICK-12N

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Men’s Golf -8AM

Elders-3PM

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Property-8AM

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Growth-9AM

Senior Minstry-2PM

Hand Bells-4:30PM

Adult Choir-6PM

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Foster Parents-5PM

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Senior Ministry Q

& A Forum-10:30AM

Neff Bib. St.-1PM

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Dr. Seuss Bingo

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KICK-12N

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Men’s Golf -8AM

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Property-8AM

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Hand Bells-4:30PM

Adult Choir-6PM

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Foster Parents-5PM

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MEMBERS CHALLENGED BY HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS:

Ann & Rudy Barich Dottie Bickel Linda Callahans Yvette Dolan Shirley Dunham Hugh Embry Bill & Imgard Fuchs Andrew Gallagher Wilhelm Heilmeier Marg Higgins Norm Hollins Lance Holman Marlys Lee Lloyd Miller Elinor Penney Floyd Quick Jim & Carol Schroeder Elsie Schroeder Doris M. Smith Phyllis Swartzlander Tom & MaryLou Towers Pete Wiedemann Rev. Paul Wiegert Ernie Wilson Rich & Roz Ziemba

OUR HOMEBOUND: Lillian Brooker, Pat Hollins, Harold & Joyce Hughes, Albert & Linda Fink

OUR FAMILY and FRIENDS: (requested by)

Dakota McCool, Janet Duke , Peggy Carter(Pastor Andrew & Monique Abraham) Margaret Fellman (Jim & Joann Bandazewski) Richard Bickel (Dottie Bickel) Heather Braun, Lori Norby, Karen Clark (Len & Elaine Braun) Bill Burmeister, (Kathy & Chuck Buchtrup) Tony & Joni (Jane & Pete Kampion) Jean Marie Dubois Remi Mafioli, Kay Gross, Paul Heinsch, Mike Hamby, Suzanne Zurick (Yvette Dolan) Derek Lee (Shirley Dunham) Martin Dyhr (Susanne & Kai Dyhr) Denise Grim, Ruth Grim (Jonnie Franklin) Mary Louise Peterman, John Peterman (Janet Frazier) Dorothy Huntington (Carol Freeberg) Ralph Fuchs (Bill & Irmgard Fuchs) Kim and Trudy Lambert, Gary Stephens, (Garry & Mary Funk) Marsha Hudson (Andrew Gallagher) Zachary Fuchs (William & Irmgard Fuchs & Harold & Joyce Hughes) Carson Lane Early (Don & Punky Geary) Kameron (Della Glass) Paul, Alesia Harbert, Lorrie Hinterman-Davila (Bill & Debe Hinterman) Russ Powell (Gene & Audrey Hinzman) Holly & Jesse Punzel (Alice Hockenberry) Murial Milke (Jean Hresko) Nancy Langeland (Marianne Langeland) Charllote Richard, (Curt & Toni McCarty) The Armour, Slicker, Cahill, Draper & Smith families (Steve & Mia McLelland) Milo Jewell, Karol Moosekian, Reagan Smith, Breana Shaw, Don & Phyllis Smith , (Bob & Sue Moosekian) Karyn Murray, Richard Coulther (Lillian Murray) Douglas Palow (Don & Sharron Palow) Lester Davis (Michelle Pleinis) Dean Quick, Jim Quick (Floyd & Becky Quick) Jessie Mullins (Doris M. Smith) Dale Stuebben, Denise Andrews (Dennis & Dorothy Stuebben) Anita Jackson (Melody (Gaynor) Suntken) Brad Davis (Earl Thomas) Jeannie Bady (Cyndi Vickers) Barbara Walters (Lee Walters) Ace Wedlund, Gary Burns (John & Karan Wedlund) Meghan Wenck (Pastor & Gwen Wenck) Ann Harrington, Gregg & Barb, Mary Geary (Jim & Dena Whitener) DJ, Barbara Murphy (Pat & Pete Wiedemann) Dan “Gunny” Taylor (Ernie & Barb Wilson) Bob & Carol Hunt (Paul & Judy Wilson) Jeanne Dowell (Linda & Phil Winterroth) Simon Tucker (Barb Zaccari)

OUR MILITARY, deployed or stationed out of the U.S.A.:

Kaitlyn Borozenski (Lloyd & Leora Miller) Ben Crain (Nancy & Gerry Burns) Jeff Golabiewski (Bob & Sheryl Craig) Jeff Pleinis (Mae Pleinis) Nicholas Broege (Della Glass) Shane Higgins (Kay Woodruff)

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STEPHEN MINISTRY Paul Wiegert, Stephen Ministry Director

“THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW”

Recently upon visiting my Oncologist after taking my CT scan, “Would you like to come in for a scan six months from now on instead of three months? “ With a great big smile on my face I said “SURE” On my way home from Nashville, I thought back four years when my journey with

cancer began. No one can imagine the shock until you experience it, when the doctor tells you that you have cancer. Your world for the most part is turned upside down. Time, for a moment, stands still. Your mind begins to wonder what will I be going through.

I wish that I had had the book “CANCER – Now What?” when I was going through my ordeal. This book was written by Dr. Rev. Kenneth C. Haugk, founder of Stephen Ministry. It is based on both personal experience and extensive research. Dr. Haugk, learned much along with his wife Joan during her three-and a- half year battle with ovarian cancer. As a clinical psychologist and a pastor, Dr. Haugh has cared for many people affected by can-cer. In addition to this, he drew on his background as a trained researcher, working with a team to gather the experiences and wisdom of more than 3,500 survivors, loved ones, physicians, and other medical professionals.

Before publication 131 physicians, including 25 oncologists, read the book and shared their insights. This response from one oncologist sums up what he heard.

“Cancer- Now What” empowers patients and families to navigate the physical, psy-chological, and spiritual complexities of cancer. It is a tremendous resource- thorough yet understandable, carefully and thoughtfully written. To all my few oncologists I say : Give this book to your patients! They will be better informed, more focused, and better commu-nicators. Your patients will benefit- and so will you.”

Our Stephen Ministry group has read and studied this wonderful book and we have decided to share this book with the members of SOTH who are diagnosed with cancer. If for some reason you are diagnosed with cancer and we for some reason are not aware of it, please by all means contact me, or one of the other Stephen Ministers, or the Church office and we will supply you with a copy of this book.

It is our prayer that those who read it will benefit greatly from what they read. This book will equip them to face their ordeal with their eyes wide open and with prayer and the promises that God gives us through His Word, they will not be traveling alone.

Rev. Paul H. Wiegert

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Music Ministry Rick Weyhrich, director

Hand Bell Choir Adult Choir Practice Every Wednesday Practice Every Wednesday

4:30—5:30 P M 6:00—7:00 P M

After a summer vacation the choirs are refreshed and ready to resume this ministry. We are all looking

forward to the music to be made in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Please pray

about joining our choirs to help with the beautiful music that proclaims God’s Word. Being able to read music

is helpful but not required for either bells or choir.

“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of Music is the greatest treasure in the workl.” Martin Luther

Do you know what our “Helping Hands Ministry” does? Do you know who are the Help-

ing Hands? Helping Hands Ministry is you and me. People who care about the needs of our fel-low members.

We provide meals to the temporarily home-bound or “just home from the hospital” members who need a little help. We provide rides to the doctor, dentist and physical therapy. Pick up prescriptions and shop for needed groceries. We also give caregivers some free time by providing a volunteer to sit with the member in need for 1 to 3 hours.

We call members listed in the bulletin to check on their well-being and possible needs. We try and match volunteers to those in need by utilizing zip codes.

Helping Hands is another vital part of our church family. Our hope is that you will consid-

er joining this very appreciated ministry. We are up-dating our list of helpers. If you are interest-

ed in helping please contact Marianne Langeland, 484-2728.

A note from the editor: Each month The Staff is introducing you to one of the ministries we have here

at SOTH. These are some of the ministries/committees that do not have a regular monthly article in the Staff. Their quiet, behind the scenes contributions are vital to the core of our church but you may not know what they do or even that they exist. This month we are looking at our “Helping Hands” ministry.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Marianne Langeland, chairman

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Property Guys John Wedlund, chairman

If you are new to the church, or maybe you’ve been here for a while and God has blessed you with any kind of maintenance skills, our Property Guys meet every Tuesday and address maintenance around the church grounds. AND you don’t even have to be a guy! If God leads you in this direction, please heed His call!! Talk to John Wedlund for more information.

Painter: If you are looking for someone to paint your house, I highly recommend Raimond Laudurgs. He put a fresh coat of paint on the exterior of the Fellowship hall, and it looks fantastic. The outside of the building has not been painted in over 30 years. I got to see the “perfectionist” prepare the building with primer, cover areas that didn’t need paint, and apply 20 gallons of finish coat. Great job! And Bill Hinterman just installed a really neat lighting system under the new canopy on the Fel-lowship hall. Speaking of perfectionists, Phil Winterroth installed another lattice fencing around a HVAC unit located on the southwest corner of the church building. It looks good. And Bill Hinterman, Jack Fra-zier, Earl Leshinski, and Jim Hardy are working on refurbishing a donated basketball set. Bill Reed continues to keep the information sign on the front lawn up to date. He and Tom Bald-win keep busy with other maintenance chores also. Karan Wedlund is keeping the weeds “in check”, and she ensures the rose bushes and the “baby boxwood” bushes are getting enough water. Len Braun has really been working hard removing the weeds from the berms that surround the columbarium (memorial gardens). We are blessed to have the guys and gals that come to the church every week to do the repair and maintenance of our facilities and grounds. I always thank the Lord for them and for what they do.

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Try it, you’ll like it!!!

One of our most important ministry’s here at Shepherd of the Hills is our Greeters. It doesn’t seem like it should be that important does it? I will tell you from personal experiences at other Lutheran churches, SOTH is one of the most welcoming. It is not by accident. We are a very friendly, caring congregation and that comes through to anyone who visits our church. If you talk to any new members they will sing praises about how we welcome visitors.

Now, knowing how important it is to have greeters at our doors wel-coming members and visitors alike, PLEASE come forward and sign up to

meet and greet once or twice a year, or whenever you are available. There is a sign up sheet in the Gathering Place.

Please consider signing up for this ministry.

event was held on July 23rd. These pics were available at press time. Please look for an article in the September Staff. See more pics on page 15.

Our “Jesus Loves the Children”

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Shepherd’s Little Flock Sabrina Gunderson, Director

Noteworthy News – We have been fortunate to have a full staff and a full enroll-ment in each classroom. We still have a waiting list in a couple of the classrooms. What’s Happened – The lead teachers and I attended the Mid-South Lutheran Early Childhood conference this past month. There were over 120 early childhood teach-ers and assistant teachers that attended. It is always a great learning experience for all of us. It is also a time for fellowship and friendships to grow. Charity did teach 4 classes and did an awesome job, she is even wanting to do more next year.

What’s Happening –. August 14th thru the 18th will be dress up week for us, it is to help promote the Family Fun Night on Friday, August 18th from 5:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. The theme this year will be “Under the Sea”. Plan to join us.

Focus on the Flock– Celebrating a birthday this month: We Wish Happy Birthday and God’s blessings to: Selena who will be 4 on the 10th Natalie who will be 3 on the 14th Adaline who will be 2 on the 14th Anna-Maria who will be 4 on the 21st Aaron who will be 3 on the 21st Thomas who will be 3 on the 21st

Reminders : Mark your calendars for Family Fun Night, August 18th from 5:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Our theme will be “Under the Sea”. Plan to join us for games, prizes and food. Tickets for congregation members is just a donation. Tickets will be on sale starting August 1st in the SLF office.

Thank you – We want to thank everyone that helped with the School Bus supplies, it was a great success, we were able to purchase almost the whole years supplies for art. Sabrina Gunderson SLF Director

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SENIOR MINISTRY Pat Wiedemann, Chairman

In August, the Board of Senior Ministry is pleased to present another one of our Question and Answer Forums. This time we will be focusing on new resources available in our area. The date, time and place are Friday, August 25th from 10:30am to 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall. As in the past, there will be four speakers making presentations followed by a break for refreshments leaving ample time for the question and answer period. Our presenters will include Dr. Daniel Sylverston, representing Avalon Hospice, which has 23 offices all over the state with the new one in our area that’s servicing Cumber-land, Bledsoe, Fentress and Morgan counties. Captain Larry Qualls, of the Crossville Po-lice Department will speak to us about their new Elder Watch Program. Charley Menker will inform us of how Fairfield Glade Resident Services impacts that community and last-ly a representative of Uplands Village will bring us up to date on what new things are available on their campus in Pleasant Hill. This event is open to your family and friends and you can bring as many guests as you would like. Just be sure to list them on the signup sheet in the Gathering Room to help us plan seating and refreshment needs. Hope to see you there! The newly named Shepherd’s Singles will meet at Ruby Tuesday’s for lunch on Friday, August 11th at 11:15am. All single individuals are invited to attend. Signup sheet is on the counter in the Gathering Room. The Caregiver Coffee hour will meet at 2:00pm in the Gathering Room on August 16th. No sign up is necessary just come join us.

Our Good Shepherd

Jesus Loves the Chil-

dren

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The Lydia Circle meets the second

Tuesday of every month at 9 AM. Please

join in this special ministry making quilts

for local and world wide missions. No

sewing skills required!

Dates to Remember:

8/16 Servant Event @ Threads of

Hope Thrift Store

caitlin.worden@lcmsintl.org

Calle Delta D-51

Urb. Papa Juan XXIII

San Borja, Lima, Peru

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our Mission in Motion Servant Event at Bread of Life last month, due to medical problems of several of our Board members. God willing, we’ll all be back in service again real soon, and we can reschedule another date in the future.

Until then, our mission service goes on! We will be heading back to Threads of Hope Thrift Store for our next MIM Servant Event on Wednesday, August 16th at 9:30AM, sorting seasonal clothing for them to process for sale. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and cash in on the 10% savings they offer us on purchases that day. They provide refreshments, and we create the fun as we plow through their mountain of donations, always finding treasures to add to our own wardrobes. Ulti-mately, children and families in Cumberland county benefit through this mission service endeavor. Please note the date on your calendars and plan to be with us. A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Place.

Are your feet running in all directions, aching to be put up, or longing to walk alongside others? No matter where you are in your faith walk, the Lord has equipped you with uniquely beautiful feet! (Yes, your feet are beautiful!) Join us as we “lift the lid” off several shoe boxes to examine various styles of shoes and learn how each represents a portion of our walk with the Lord! What is your “shoe size?” What makes truly beautiful feet? And what has the Lord called these beautiful feet to do?

Coming Next Month: “Beautiful Feet” LWML District Retreat

Whether you shuffle, walk, boogie, or run, bring your beautiful feet to the LWML Mid-South East Tennessee District Retreat, “Beautiful Feet,” from 4PM Friday, September 22 until mid-morning on Sunday, September 24 at picturesque Eagle Rock Camp and Retreat Center, located in the spec-tacular Smokey Mountains, 15 miles south of Knoxville. Prepare to be swept off your feet as we take a walk in the Word together, enjoy fabulous food and tasty treats, tap our toes to praise music, and kick up our heals, sharing encouragement, fellowship and fun in Christ! Questions? Contact Debe Hinterman or Jan Simko for more information about this knock-your-socks-off exciting event!

LUTHERAN WOMEN’s MISSIONARY LEAGUE Debe HInterman , President

Please save your change. “Mite Sunday” is the 3rd Sunday of each month. Your continued sup-port will help our district reach its goal. Thank you so much for your help.

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POSITIVE CHANGE BEGINS BY TAKING ACTION – VOLUNTEER WITH THRIVENT FI-NANCIAL SEPTEMBER 2nd, 10 a.m. to Noon

Thrivent Financial will be sponsoring an Action Team service project for: PLATEAU PREGNANCY SERVICES

Plateau Pregnancy Services is a Christian outreach ministry committed to providing whole health edu-cation, support to teens and women in unplanned pregnancies, as well as healing and recovery from past abortions, abuse, bad choices and life’s hurts. We will be teaming up to put together personal care packets and we are asking for your help in the project with donations and/or the assembly of the packets.

We are asking for donations of: Washcloths, bars of soap, deodorant, small shampoos and conditioners, toothpaste, tooth brushes and combs. Travel size items are preferred. All items will be put in gallon size baggie packets. Also needed are size 3, 4 and 5 diapers. Packets of 6 diapers will be made up and be distributed with health care packets, and as needed. At this time Plateau Pregnancy Services has an abun-dance of smaller size diapers, and we will be using them for the care packets also.

A Thrivent table will be set up at the Fairfield Glade Craft Fair, held in the open area at the 4-way stop. Assembly of packets will be September 2nd from 10 a.m. to Noon. We need volunteers to help with the as-sembly of packets.

Donation collection bins will be at the following sites: Fairfield Glade Community Center: 128 Stonehenge Dr. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran: 1461 Sparta Hwy Plateau Pregnancy Services: 99 Walker Hill Street

If you would like to volunteer, or have any questions about the project, call: Mary Beck at 931-261-2808 or Linda Long at 931-287-0300 A BOX FOR DONATIONS WILL BE SET UP BY THE MAIL BOXES AT SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS THE MONTH OF AUGUST.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT.

A few more of Pastor Andrew’s ideas for a happier new day.

Be resolved to play more of the music that gives life to your soul.

Throw out your old pajamas - treat yourself to all new pajamas.

Practice reverse psychology and be resolved to never exercise.

Improve your people skills by learning new ways to remember names and

finding something unique and admirable in everyone you meet.

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The Crossville Gospel-Challenge

1517-2017 Throughout 2017, Christians around the world will be celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which began on October 31st of 1517 by Martin Luther when he nailed his earth-shattering 95 Thesis to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany. One of the most significant outcomes of the Reformation was the translation of the Sacred Scriptures into languages that could be read and understood by the common man. To celebrate the greatness of this revolutionary turn of events in Christian history, some of the pastors of Crossville are collaborating for public readings of the Four Holy Gospels. Each one of the Gospels will be read aloud in its entirety at four hosting churches, which will all be on Saturday mornings and beginning at 9PM.

The Gospel of Matthew: August 12 Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church 130 Town Center Road The Gospel of Mark: September 9 First Presbyterian Church 15 Rock Quarry Rd, Crossville, TN

The Gospel of Luke: October 7 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 1461 Sparta Hwy, Crossville, TN The Gospel of John: October 28 Pomona United Methodist Church 57 Pow Camp Road, Crossville, TN

The Gospels will be read from the English Standard Version, and at each of the four events, the Gideons will be present and ready to distribute FREE BIBLES in this translation for any who come.

Each hosting church will take up an offering to go toward Crossville Christian School.

But these are written so that

you may believe that Jesus is

the Christ, the Son of God,

and that by believing you may

have life in his name.

(John 20:31)

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:31)

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We thank the entire Congregation for participation and prayers in the Consecrate Stewards Program! Steward-ship means worshipping God with our time, talents and treasures! Your gifts to the Lord through Shepherd of the Hills are most appreciated! As promised, Mary Beck, our Financial Secretary was responsible for consolidating results from the commit-ments received. Her report is shown below. Nancy Burns, Board of Church Stewardship Chair Report from Mary Beck, Financial Secretary: The Consecrated Stewards program was a success with 77 out of 172 giving units making a monetary commit-ment to SOTH. The commitments totaled $281,776! If you would still like to complete a commitment card, it is not too late! Please put in Mary Beck’s church mailbox (in an envelope). This is an ongoing and confidential process. It helps SOTH with planning for the future! CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS Some suggestions from the Boards of Finance and Stewardship for electronic contribution options Based on inquiries from SOTH Members, the Boards of Finance and Stewardship have been researching options for electronic contributions. Diane Soenen, Church Board of Finance Chair, explains the Auto Bill Pay option: “A simple alternative is for members to send their offerings directly to SOTH using their bank’s Bill Pay feature. Members can login to their bank’s website, and make a payment to SOTH just like they would pay bills such as their mortgage, credit card, electric bill, etc. Since we are not set up to receive electronic funds transfers, their bank would send a check directly to us, and we would process it just like we do checks placed in the offering plate on Sun-day morning. This Bill Pay can also be set up so that it sends the same amount on the same date every month, or even once every week; this is called Auto Bill Pay.” Member experience: “Gerry and I have been using this option for over a year and we really like it! Although I had some questions/reservations at first (I preferred to put something “in the basket,” etc.), this has been a very easy, consistent way for us to keep our SOTH contributions “steady” and “carefree!” When the contribution arrives at church, it is given directly to our Financial Secretary, just like those put in the basket at church. Every Sunday, the ushers are very nice and understanding. When we are on vacation, we don’t have to worry about “catching up” when we get back.” This is a “win-win”- --convenient for us; consistency for the church. (Nancy Burns, Board of Church Stewardship) QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: Members who are 70 1/2 years or more can make a contribution directly to the church from an IRA. The church is a charitable organization and qualifies as a recipient of a Qualified Charitable Deduction. The contribution amount is not taxable to you, and cannot be used as a tax deduction on your taxes. If you are interested in making a contribution to Shepherd of the Hills from your IRA, please consult with your financial adviser for more details.

CONSECRATED STEWARDS Nancy Burns, chariman

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We are Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church,

Missouri Synod.

1461 Sparta Hwy

Crossville, TN 38572.

Phone: 931-484-3461

Fax: 931-707-0042

Email: soth@volfirst.net

Pray Requests: sothprayers@volfirst.net Web Page: shepherdcrossville.com/home/

Sunday Worship Services are held at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

SUNDAY Adult Bible Class 9:15 AM

Our Bible Study Focus

Christian Eschatology August 6th begins Pastor Andrew’s study of the mysteries of Death, Judgemnet, Heaven, Hell, the Resurrection of the Dead, the Second Coming and

the Last Day. The content of this course matters greatly to us, and they need to be explored and discussed. It will last several months. Bring your Bible. Bring your questions. Bring your friends! All are invited. Not one single itty-bitty piece of this class will be even slightly boring. On the contrary, it will be riveting and fun and we will all learn a lot—

A WHOLE LOT!