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September 2019A newsletter of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran ChurchSaturday worship service 6:00 pm Sunday worship service: 9:00 amSunday School : 9:30 amRadio Ministry : 11:00 am KDSJ 980AM

FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK

September 2019

Do you remember reading about Solomon in the Old Testament. He had a spiritual problem. He was the new king of Israel and needed God’s help. In Gibeon, a city north of Jerusalem, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night and said, “Ask what I shall give you.” 1 Kings 3:5 ESV Solomon’s response was impressive. “Give your servant therefore and understanding mind to govern your people.” 1 kings 3:9 ESV In other words, Solomon asked for WISDOM! Have you ever asked God for wisdom? Asking for wisdom worked very well for Solomon. Because he just asked for wisdom do God’s work and not selfish wants he was given wisdom and much more than he asked for…. much more!

This wisdom is such a gift that its value is beyond compare. As we follow King Solomon’s life we see he was respected by most, he built the temple and a palace, and people would come from far and wide to hear his thoughts on a subject. He also had incredible wealth. What a guy.

The wisdom that Solomon was given was not just for him to do God’s work, but for each of us as well. If we find that we are faced with a spiritual problem in life, we have a way to get help. By asking for God’s wisdom during troubling times, we unleash his great power to give us discernment. Otherwise, by trying to solve spiritual problems by ourselves, we find that we are out gunned and without the only one that can solve the issues at hand. Just like Solomon, spiritual problems still require a spiritual response.

Talk to God, I know he’s listening.Be Blessed!PW

Quilting - September 3 @ 8am

Church Picnic - September 7 at Manual Brothers Park. 5pm Pot Luck with services to follow.

Bring lawn chair, plate and eating utensils.

First Day of Sunday School September 8

Bible Study starts September 12 at 10amWe will be studying "The Father, Son and Holy Ghost"

September 15 - Pot Luck Movie Night

Future dates: Parsonage Harvest Pot Luck - Oct. 13th 2pm-5pm

Parsonage Christmas Open House - Dec. 8th 2pm-4pm

HOPE CIRCLE/WOW

September 12, 2019 @ 12:30Hostess: Rosie Zwetzig & Pam Haugland

Bible Study Leader: Rosie Zwetzig

OctoberHostess: Judy Terry

Bible Study Leader: Elma Quaschnick

NovemberHostess: Susan Anderson

Bible Study Leader: Susan Anderson

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” For over 40 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

As our teams work in crisis areas of the world, people often ask, “Why did you come?” The answer is always the same: “We have come to help you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Our ministry is all about Jesus—first, last, and always. As the Apostle Paul said, “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5, NIV).Mission Statement

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ministry Projects:International Crisis Response Children's MinistriesOperation Christmas Child Construction ProjectsThe Greatest Journey Crisis & Disaster ResponseU.S. Disaster Relief Discipleship, Education & TrainingWorld Medical Mission Feeding & Nutrition ProgramsGreta Home and Academy Health & Medical MinistriesChildren’s Heart Project Water, Sanitation & HygieneOperation Heal Our Patriots Women's ProgramsAnimals, Agriculture & Livelihoods

o Pastor received a gift from the family of Edna Cowan - a cookbook

o This is titled "Lutheran Church Basement Women"....Lutefisk, lefse, lunch and Jell-O

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Over the next few months a recipe will be featured from this book, so hold onto your apron strings (yes there is a chapter in the book on how to tie an apron). Did you know that there were six types of aprons? o 1. Serving Aprono 2. Anniversary Aprono 3. Wedding Aprono 4. Catch-All Aprono 5. The Everyday Aprono 6. Dishtowel Apron

Between the Nine and Eleven

Non-Lutherans, heathens and liberal psychologists are puzzled why Lutherans have to be served a little lunch between the 9 and 11 o'clock services. Some argue it's heredity, others say it's environmental, and the cynics say it's just a habit.

Ole Axelson, a baptized and confirmed Lutheran can't understand what the fuss is all about. "That's nothing to get excited about," he said. "The mind hears the words 'vaer sa god', and the stomach says it's time for lunch. It's as easy as that." Lena, his wife, says it's Biblical. "Jesus stopped his services so his disciples could gather fish and bread for everyone to eat. If it was good enough for the Lord, it's good enough for me," she said.

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POTATO CHIPS AND TUNE HOT DISH

1/2 pound potato chips 1 can mushroom soup1 7oz can tuna fish 1 c. hot milk1 small can peas

Put alternate layers of potato chips, tuna, and peas in a buttered baking dish. Add milk to the soup and pour over ingredients in casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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