Groups, Missions, Service Teams & More
Get InvolvedDue to COVID-19, some of our service opportunities are temporarily on hold. Please contact the office to learn how you can get involved during the pandemic.
Stay Connected at Home
Weekly Online Events
Sunday Service Livestream
Sunday’s 9:30 am worship service is broadcast live from our sanctuary. You have two options for viewing the livestream:
Be sure to like us on Facebook to be notified when we go live.
Weekly Video Devotionals
During most of 2020, each Wednesday at 7:07 pm, Pastor Jeff and Kris invited us into their home for a 10-12 minute video devotional called seven:seven.
Based on Matthew 7:7 which says “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” each devotional includes a time of reflection, insight, and prayer.
You will find an archive of all 7:7 Episodes on our Facebook page or here.
Weekly Video Bible Study
Each week, Pastor Dennis Nelson provides a 30 minute deep dive into the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday.
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Upcoming Events
The Chosen
The First Binge-Worthy TV Series About Jesus
February 24 – April 21
The Chosen is an amazing, biblically-centered, quality video series that tracks the life of Jesus through the gospels. We will be using this free video resource – along with the biblical text – to dig into Jesus’ life and learn more about what he did while he was here on earth.
You are invited to take part in this unique experience during the Lenten Season and beyond. Full details here.
Ministries and Groups
Opportunities to Get Involved
Music Ministry
Choir, Worship Team, and Bell Choir
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the high risk of community spread in choral gatherings, our music groups are currently not meeting until further notice.
If you are interested in serving as a cantor, singing as part of a small group, ringing bells in a small group, or singing or playing an instrument with the Worship Team, please let Matthew Frable know at matthew@sothaz.com.
Women’s Ministries
- LIFT: Ladies in Fellowship Together
- Secret Sisters in Prayer
- Hands in Service: Knitting & Crocheting Group
- Quilting Group
Contact the Church Office for COVID-19 Meeting Schedules
Cursillo (ker-SEE-o)
A Spanish word meaning “short course”, Cursillo is a short course in Christianity originally developed in Spain. A Cursillo weekend equips you through inspiring talks, daily worship, and prayer to become a more effective follower of Jesus. During the weekend, you will experience the joy of God’s grace and Christian friendship.
Contact Person: Gail Hansen or Roger Miller
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations using the Stephen Series system to train and equip lay caregivers to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting or experiencing difficult times. A Stephen Minister usually provides care to one person at a time, meeting with that person about once a week for about an hour.
Contact Person: Don Wirth or Ruby Bjornholt
Clowns for Christ
Shepherd of the Hills’ Clowns for Christ Team shares God’s love by bringing joy and compassion to people of all ages. Nursing homes, battered women’s shelters, homeless shelters, VBS, church services, and parades are just some of the venues where the team has shared their message of Christ’s love.
Contact the Church Office to Get in Touch with this Team
Prayer Walk
The prayer walk is a place of solitude in the midst of God’s beauty. During the prayer walk, you will discover signs along the way, each containing a section of the prayer Jesus gave his disciples in Matthew 6:9-13, the Lord’s Prayer.
The walk begins on the lower level on the east side by the church office. Benches are provided along the path as well as a drinking fountain at stop #4. The Prayer Walk ends at the Heritage Garden. The entire walk is about one third of a mile round trip.
This path provides the opportunity for us to circle our church in prayer. We invite you to join in this walk.
More Ways to Get Involved
Worship Support
Sundays @ 9:30am
Many people make worship happen on Sunday mornings. During COVID-19, we have a special team handling these responsbilities.
- Greeters
- Ushers
- Scripture Readers
- Camera Operator
- PowerPoint / ProPresenter
Prayer Chain
Weekly
Call Julia in the office at 480 837-9532 or email her at Julia@sothaz.com to have your prayers added to the prayer chain. Also contact her if you would like
to receive the prayer chain via email.
Property Team
Thursday afternoon, Friday, or Saturday.
Help to maintain our church facility, inside and out.
Contact Lloyd Tarr or the church office.
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Shepherd of the Hills is affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.