INSIDEMission .............................2Children & Family Ministries ..........................6Adult Ministry .................11Connect, Concerns & Calendar .......................14Subscribe to this newsletter online at tinyurl.com/shpc-nl

Staff GuideLarry Coulter ... Senior PastorMike Killeen ......Assoc PastorBritta Dukes ......Assoc PastorTed Thulin ..........Assoc PastorSherry Smith .....Adult MinistryChris Gordon ........ Children’s Ministry

Beth Watson .....Music MinistryZack Uzzle ..........Music MinistryJosh Coulter ......Music MinistryPattie Lawrence ......Preschool DirectorBelva Koerth ...........Office MgrMary Aversa...Communication/ Business Director

One church, two locationsWilliam Cannon Campus:5226 W. William Cannon Dr.Brodie Campus:12420 Hewitt Lane

September SermonsTHE PARABLE OF THE SOWER

September 7 The Shallow Ground

September 14 The Thorny Ground

September 21 The Fertile Soil

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Finishing WellFor those who have grade school kids at home every fall brings an exciting restart

of sorts; new teachers, new classes, new school clothes, a new chance to learn, change, and grow. Over the last weeks, As kids and parents have looked toward the school year ahead, the new opportunities found in this restart also brings with it new fears. Will I like my new teacher? Will my friends be in my class? Can I do the work?

New, in the end, is always a mixed bag. New challenges. New fears. For most of us, grade school is in the rear-view mirror. Its challenges and fears

seem small in hindsight. But in third grade or sixth or tenth they seemed anything but small. However, we faced them and we grew, becoming something new in the process. In fact, I think one of the greatest lessons we learned in our many new restarts of grade school is how to take the mixed bag of challenges and fears and recognize the incredible opportunity that is found there.

This fall there will be a new restart for Shepherd of the Hills and for the Coulters. As Kim and I say good bye to this place we love, we have many new opportunities and challenges ahead, and with it comes many new fears, a mixed bag. And Shepherd of the Hills will face the same mixed bag.

We don’t face it alone. You see, Jesus taught his disciples a lot about restarts. New life, new hope and new opportunities were the stuff of Jesus’ teaching. But he didn’t forget about the fear. He taught about that also. In boats and on dry land, in large crowds and alone, Jesus acknowledged his followers’ fear...then turned it into an opportunity for faith. How? By teaching them not to focus on their fear but instead focusing on Him, the author and perfecter of our faith.

It is a lesson I need to take to heart this fall and I hope you will also. We can trust that God will take the restart before us, including the fears and challenges, and turn it into an incredible opportunity for growth. That’s what God does. I trust that’s what God will do.

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MISSIONDisaster Relief Training

An Orientation & Preparedness session for Austin Disaster Relief Network will take place on Thursday, September 18th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Austin Ridge Southwest campus, 7416 W. Hwy 71, Austin TX 78735.

Everyone who goes through ADRN Orientation becomes a badged

volunteer who is able to deploy with ADRN if disaster were to strike, as it did last year with the Onion Creek

flood. Please prayerfully consider attending

the training that will prepare you to step into disaster relief at a moment’s notice.

You may register through the ADRN website: http://tinyurl.com/ADRN-SW

A World Apart, Bound by the Love of Christby Madi Lee

Dear Shepherd of the Hills, Thank you so much for

sending me to Guatemala this summer. It was an incredible, life-changing trip that not only shifted my world-view, but grew and shaped my faith.

I spent nine days total in Guatemala, but the four days I spent in the small rural village of El Tizate was by far the most fun and most transformative experience of the trip. The Installation team, which I was a part of, traveled up an insanely high mountain to reach El Tizate install a water purification system for the people there. I was on the education side of the Installation team, teaching leaders of the community and later children how the system works, and how and when to use the clean water it will provide.

Mornings were spent with the community leaders. We first taught them the information, so that in the afternoon, when other community members came (largely children and adolescents) the information would be coming from people they trusted. I loved watching their faces animate as the community

leaders led activities and taught lessons pertaining to the water. Before I arrived, I was not sure what to expect from the villagers. Would the young girls be literate? Would the people have to work instead of attending the lessons? Would there be any female community leaders?

I was amazed by the resourcefulness and the brightness of not only the community leaders, but of the young people there. Although their native language of Mam had been heavily oppressed over the years, the people of El Tizate spoke it proudly, and easily translated from Spanish to Mam, two very different languages. The young girls and boys were shy, but incredibly kind, and curious about English, America, pure water, germs, any information we could give them. They were even more exited when we showed an interest in learning Mam.

I tried to see from their perspective: privileged Americans expressing desire to learn a language and culture oppressed for centuries, all in an effort to grow in friendship. I wished to show the people there what was just beginning to learn: the

purpose of these mission trips is not simply to help the less fortunate, but to answer God’s call to do his work, and to develop real relationships with his beloved children.

Throughout the trip, Pastor Mike reminded us to try not to see everything through “Guilty American Eyes” and instead just see the people as people. This was very difficult in the beginning, because the poverty is so omnipresent it seems to overwhelm you. But as I began to learn with the people of El Tizate, began to praise God with them, I realized these people had experienced and were experiencing God’s love, just like I do each day. They love the same God I do, and we truly are all His children, we truly are hermanoes and hermanas in Christ.

I will never forget my time in Guatemala, it was and is the most amazing time in my life. Thank you, to all the members of Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, for your continued support of mission. I now understand how important it truly is, and cannot wait until I get to go again.

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Lessons from Guatemalaby Courtney Wilkinson

First, I would like to thank Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church for allowing me to go on the 2014 Guatemala mission trip. I feel so blessed to know that I was able to go on my very first mission trip with such great people with strong faiths.

Arriving in Guatemala, I was very nervous. I had never been out of the country, and as we approached the airport for landing, I could already see the poverty from the window of the airplane. I began to feel a little nervous about this because I didn’t know what to think about it. I worried about what I would eat and if I would be okay here, and in those first moments in Guatemala, I felt the homesickness I had worried I would feel. I started to feel uncomfortable, and I thought that the trip was going to be a hard experience for me.

Boy, did I have little faith. Didn’t Jesus say to Peter, “Why

is your faith so little?” as he was making his way onto the water, moving toward Jesus, at first walking, then almost sinking? I didn’t have enough faith in Jesus the moment I came to Guatemala, just like Peter as he worried he would sink.

So, to my amazement, this trip helped me really connect with my faith and truly learn that I must be

patient. God is patient. God was always with me, and when I put my faith in him, anything was possible. In Guatemala, I learned that even if you think that your morning is starting out hard, I could ask God and pray for the patience he needed me to have.

Through this prayer, I saw some of the most beautiful moments throughout the trip. I got to see the church in El Tizate partner with SHPC to begin bringing sanitized water to their community. We came to stand beside them and help them when they needed us. We helped guide them and teach them. I got to see people from the church watch us cut a piece of PVC pipe, then eagerly want to learn how to do it and finish the job themselves. They have so many beautiful goals for their people, just like we would here at the church for ours.

I also got to see children in Guatemala that were so grateful for a bottle of bubbles. They all surrounded us so that they could jump up and pop them. The atmosphere of the church with the education team, install team, the Guatemalan kids, the church, and the enormous amounts of bubbles in the air was absolutely a God-sight. In that moment, I felt God so strongly. I felt his love.

I cannot thank God enough for guiding me to be a part of the install team in El Tizate. I got to be a part of building the clean water system, and I got to see all of the workers from SHPC and the church in El Tizate work together, learning both Spanish and English, to make this system work.

By the end of the trip, I did not see Guatemala as a poor country that could make me really sick if I ate something I shouldn’t have. Instead, I saw it as one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been in with some of the most caring and curious people I have ever met—some of the hardest working people I have ever met. I realized that Guatemala was a home to me, a place where I got to serve like Jesus did.

Again, I would like to thank God and the church for this amazing experience. I made so many new friends who share a strong faith, and who I would love to be friends with forever. It’s strange for me to think that I was so homesick the first day leaving the U.S., and as I left Guatemala, I had tears in my eyes. I am thankful for that, and I hope and pray that this trip stays with me forever and that the power of God I felt in those moments will help me keep growing in my faith.

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Fall Faith BuildGrab a hammer, roll up your sleeves, and join us as we

help build a new home for a deserving family!The Fall Faith Build days for Shepherd of the Hills are

September 6th, September 13th and November 1st from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Online sign-up will begin soon! Questions? Contact Ben Boehman at ben.boehman@gmail.com.

Meet the Lopez FamilyThe future residents of the Fall Faith Build home

are the Lopez family.Jorge and Barbara Lopez met in Austin Texas in 1998

while Jorge was living in Texas temporarily from Colombia to study. After falling in love, Jorge married Barbara and decided to pursue his dreams in the U.S.A. Now, 15 years later, they have four children, Jennifer (13), Yeshua (5), Andrew (4) and Gabriel (2). Barbara left school to take care of her children but has been working as a collection agent for the past three years, while Jorge is completing his degree. He is currently studying Divinity at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He graduates in December 2014 and looks forward to serving the community as a minister as he did back in Colombia.

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IHN Volunteers/Donors for August 3-10, 2014And thank you, Shepherd of the Hills for once again being fantastic hosts to our IHN guests!• Tony, Gabrielle, Ashley, & Kendall

Adams• Deb Ballew• Ben, Tammy, Amaya, & Isaac

Boehman• Laura Bost• Andrea, Max, & Mike Brauer• Clare Branson• Michael Bullock and Borden

Dairy• Rhonda Cabello• Todd Calvin• Harriet Cavness• Slade & Courtney Cooper• Mike Devlin• Lisa Dillard

• Jodie Dunbar-Ray• Mark & Peggy Fetzer• Susan Fields• Ayden Fresch• Laura Gore• Karen Grant• Don Greathouse• Phyllis Greene• Greg Guernsey• Jane Hall• LeeAnn Hoffman• Marsha Holt• Robin Huettel• Linda Icenhauer-Ramirez• Marilyn Jennings

• Mary Jordan• Tracy Lord• Mary MacAllister• Eric & Kathleen Manchin• Nicholas Manire• Liz Maxfield• Stuart McIntire• Grady Morris• Rita Nowakowski• Diane O’Leary• Mo O’Meara

And our partners...• Abiding Love

Lutheran• Faith Presbyterian

One Kid, One Church, One HourHow much time does it take to change the course

of a child’s life? If you are in a mentoring relationship with an at-risk child, it can be as little as one hour a week. Through Kids Hope International, SHPC is entering its third year of partnership with Williams Elementary, a school in south Austin with a high number of at-risk children. These are children who need a loving, faithful adult to spend one hour a week letting them know that they matter. This hour is spent reading, playing games, talking, or playing outside. These children can be forever impacted by the knowledge that an adult cares enough to spend time with them each week, and the reading level improvement can have a significant effect on dropout rates in high school.

We require more mentors to meet the needs of the children, and we’d love to have you! Please call Karen Johnson at 512-698-9183 or email kljaustin@

gmail.com for more information about mentoring. Mentor training is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 from 9am-noon and additional training dates will be added as needed. We are also seeking volunteers for gardening, coordinating a couple of parties at the school, and helping with the Easter Egg Adoption.

In a recent sermon, Larry spoke of the importance of moving outside our normally-traveled geographic and socioeconomic boundaries. Perhaps, as for him, this could be accomplished by mentoring a child through our Kids Hope program.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!On behalf of Manos de

Cristo and those we serve, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your hard work today! We could not have had such a smooth program today

if it wasn’t for your take charge attitudes, team work and positivity! 200 children are now ready for school and you helped make that happen.

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CHILDREN & FAMILIESPlaying for Keeps in Children’s Ministry

In our Children’s Ministry (also known as @shpckids), we believe that parents are the greatest influence in their children’s lives. However, we recognize that parenting is hard work…and parenting a child as he/she develops a forever faith can be daunting. That’s why we do what we do: because we don’t think parents should have to go it alone!

We build teams of committed leaders who speak into the lives of the children in their small groups. We celebrate the WINS of parenthood as parents and caregivers share success stories with us. We believe that a LEGACY is not what you leave FOR someone, but what you leave WITHIN someone.

That’s why this year, we’re exploring the 6 things every kid needs over time, and what it takes to make what really matters matter more. What does that mean?

FUN over TIME makes a FRIENDSHIP go deeper.WORDS over TIME provide DIRECTION in someone’s lifeSTORIES over TIME build an IMAGINATIONTIME over TIME creates a HISTORY worth repeatingTRIBES over TIME show us how we BELONGLOVE over TIME is WHAT MATTERS MOSTThis year, we’re Playing for Keeps. Want to join this dynamic team?

We are currently looking for:• Room Hosts—these folks give us

40 minutes/Sunday to support our small group leaders, welcome families, and place new children in the appropriate small groups

• Environmental Engineers—these folks dream, design and build our

sets for our Large Group and Big Story LIVE! stage productions. They also help organize our kid spaces.

• Box Elves—these very “behind-the-scenes” individuals give us one hour a week to build our supply boxes for our Sunday morning small group leaders. This can be done over coffee with a friend, or by yourself with your favorite music playing!

Contact Chris (chris@shpc.org) to share your gifts!

You can also find us and our ORANGE friends online:

• Follow us on Twitter @shpckids • “Do Family Better” and

subscribe to The Parent Cue blog www.theparentcue.org

• Make the most of everyday moments with the Parent Cue App (for iPhone/Android)

UpStreet is our super-exciting, biblically-based, ultra-energizing hour for Elementary kiddos (Kinder through 5th grade) on Sunday mornings. By the time your kids enter 6th grade, we want them to know:

• I CAN TRUST GOD NO MATTER WHAT• I NEED TO MAKE THE WISE CHOICE• I SHOULD TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WANT TO

BE TREATEDUpStreet happens at 9:30 & 11:00Please join us in the big building next to the

playground to register and find your small group!

WONDER Junction is our loving, caring, big-concept-grasping hour for Preschool children on Sunday mornings. By the time your child enters Kindergarten, we want her to believe:

• GOD MADE ME• GOD LOVES ME• JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVERWONDER Junction happens at 9:30 & 11:00Please join us in the Education Wing at Wm

Cannon, and at the Green Portable at Brodie to register and meet your leader!

Sunday Morning Programming: Where Do We Go?

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CLUB H2O WAS AWESOME!

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SEPTEMBER’S VIRTUE

Practical Parenting TipsJoin Presbyterian Children’s Home and Services

September 20th for a morning of family education and rich discussion with experts from PCHAS.

This seminar will include six talks by prominent specialists from Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services about important family and parenting concerns.

This workshop will be led by PCHAS staff. They will share their expert knowledge about working with children and families.

Complimentary childcare will be provided and children are not included in registration fee.

When: Saturday September 20, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided)Covenant Presbyterian Church3003 Northland Drive Austin, TX 78757Register at http://bit.ly/1ANRUvI

SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING

@shpckids STARTS SEPTEMBER 7th!

Please join us in celebrating this fun day with prayers for our team members, the children that will be walking through our

doors, and the parents and caregivers who are sharing their children with us!

CPR & First Aid CertificationWould you like to certify or re-certify in CPR and First

Aid? Please join SHPC Preschool staff and Hope CPR instructors for their September class!

The class will be offered Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the FMC on the William Cannon campus.

Cost is $30 for participants, $35 for those needing scout certification. Please bring check or cash to pay the instructor. RSVP to Pattie Lawrence, pattie@shpc.org

UpcomingLearning Opportunities

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Pastoral Sabbatical UpdateWhen Session offered last year to grant me a 3-month sabbatical

in 2014, I never dreamed what an amazing gift it would be to me and my family! But, oh, how it has been!

My instructions were to use one month doing something that would benefit the church, one month doing something that would benefit my family, and one month doing something that would benefit me (i.e., something I’ve always wanted to do but just haven’t managed to check off the list quite yet).

So…. I put together the following agenda:

First month /for church Attend the Festival of Homiletics in Minneapolis, Minnesota (a

week-long preaching event where approximately 1800 pastors and church leaders gather to hear and discuss sermons and lectures from dawn to dusk each day). Afterwards, I spent time reading, reading, reading... and focusing on the meaning and importance of Sabbath, especially in today’s non-stop culture. And… I slept. (You may not think this benefits the church, but believe me, it does!) 😄

Second month / for family Honestly, to be given an entire month to play with my family,

make unforgettable memories together and have absolutely no schedule of have-to-do’s is more than this gal could ever imagine! So, Glenn and I worked some magic with our timeshare points and took the kids to Hawaii for four weeks. We spent the first two in Princeville, Kauai, where we enjoyed lots of hiking, biking and beautiful beaches. We then moved to Maui for two more weeks of fun and hammock time. There, a few of our favorite things included sunset sails, sand between our toes and our first submarine ride. Truly it was one of the best times of my entire life. My heart is full just thinking about it!

Third month/ for meMany of you know that before I began ministry, my first career

was in fashion journalism and advertising. One of my favorite designers from those long-ago years is no longer designing clothing, but now leads art retreats instead. Her next one takes place in Provence, France, in mid-September, and my mom and I are scheduled to attend! Basically, we will awake each day to a schedule of walking in lavender fields, enjoying petit dejeuner, painting with Sigrid for a few hours, then exploring the surrounding countryside and villages together! We’ll also have a couple of days when traveling to and from Marseille airport to explore the Cote d’Azur. In all, I’ll be gone about 12 days. Since this is during the final weeks of Pastor Larry’s time with us, I do not plan to be away for the entire month. I prefer instead to spend as much time as possible working with him, staff and session to ensure a smooth transition after his departure. Just know that I’ll return on Sunday, September 28th, which is when I’ll be back to my regular hours and schedule for the long-term!

I cannot thank this congregation enough for taking seriously the importance of sabbaticals for its pastors— I have love-love-loved every single minute!

Blessings,Britta

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CHICKEN FEST

COULTER ROAST

Bring a side dish or dessert to share, and a chair or blanket. If you have a shade canopy, you’re welcome to bring that too!

Fried Chicken provided! Join us for music, food and fun, as we say

THANK YOU and Bon Voyage to Larry Coulter!

Questions? Email beth@shpc.org

October 5th at 3:00 PM at the Brodie deck and field

ALL CHURCH WORKDAYSaturday, October 11th, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.

Have you noticed that our William Cannon campus is in need of a little love? We have decks in need of repairs and staining, landscaping that needs attention, and much more!

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11th! We’ll be working all day, but some jobs can be done in “shifts,” so if you’re only available in the morning or in the afternoon, we’ll take whatever time you can give!

Watch for more information in the yellow pages, and contact Mary Aversa if you have questions. mary@shpc.org

Do you have a group in need of a service project? Contact Mary and she can provide your group with a project to be completed as a team!

Still Waters WorshipPsalm 23: God leads me to still waters… and restores my soul All of humanity was created with a God-shaped hole-a longing to

know God and a desire to experience God’s grace and love. Contemplative worship offers an opportunity to rest in the presence

of God. It is more experiential than intellectual, with more spaces for quiet reflection, prayer, and meditation.

Still Waters Worship is a quarterly Sunday evening worship service. In an intimate worship setting, we will gather around prayer and music, exploring Spiritual practice and Contemplative Arts. Feed your spirit and nurture your soul as we invite God’s transformative power into our lives!

Join us for worship in the Wm Cannon Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on September 21, November 30, February 22, and June 7, and join us for a day- long Spirituality retreat at John Knox Ranch on March 14.

Questions? Email beth@shpc.org.

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NEW STUDY FOR WOMEN“Lord Change My Attitude”

What does God think about attitudes? This study uses examples from the Israelites' journey out of Egypt to show how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. Take a look at examples of good and bad attitudes from both Testaments and how those apply to today's world. From complaining to thankfulness, from being critical to being loving, from coveting to contentment – there is hope for the attitudinally challenged.

The class will be Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 in Portable B. It will begin on Sept. 2 and finish on Nov. 18, skipping Nov. 4 for IHN week. Contact Nancy Herlin at nlherlin1@gmail.com to sign up.

ADULT MINISTRYADULT MINISTRYAdult Ministries - Fall 2014Some room placements or times may vary. Please contact the leader to sign up and for more information on correct start dates for fall and how to obtain class materials.SUNDAY Men’s Bible Study 10:45-noon Library - (Glenn Dukes) gdukes@synopsys.com MONDAY Jesus in the Gospels: 9:30 – 11:30AM Rm 8 – (Linda Icenhauer-Ramirez & Sherry

Smith) sherry@shpc.org starts Sept 8 Jesus in the Gospels: 7 – 9 p.m. Rm 8 – (Kimbol Soques & Sherry Smith) sherry@

shpc.org starts Sept 8 Disciple 4: 7 – 9 p.m. Rm 9 – (Mike McDonald) rosevine12@austin.rr.com

starts Sept 8TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 9:30 – 11:30 Port B - (Nancy Herlin) nlherlin1@gmail.com Women’s Book Group: 3rd Tues. 1:30 – 3:30 Rm 9 – (Thelma Morris) gramorr@aol.com Icing on the Cake (Retired Women’s Bible Study): 10 – 11:30 Rm 9 - (Nita

Snyder) nitas@snyderhomes.com Soup to Nuts Speaker Luncheons: 3rd Tues. of Nov, Feb, May in FMC 11 a.m. - 1

p.m., primetime@shpc.orgTHURSDAY MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers): 9:30 – 11:30 alternating weeks FMC ARCM (Association of Retired Christian Men): 10 – 11:30 Library – (Ron Miller)

ronald.miller1333@sbcglobal.net Mary-Martha Circle: 1st Thurs. 10 – 11:30 Port B – Sept to May (Diane O’Leary)

dol1118@att.net starts Sept 4 Men’s Book Group: 1st Thurs. 7-8:30 p.m. Rm 9 (Stefan Haag) shaag@austin,rr.

com starts Sept 4SATURDAY Yoga (Tentative) –9:30AM FMC (Jessica Goulding) jessica@jessgyoga.com

*****There will also be various Life Groups formed to meet in homes at a variety of

days and times. Contact Pastor Ted Thulin at ted@shpc.org, or go to www.shpc.org/small-groups.

Stephen MinistersThere will be a training class beginning

in September for those interested in becoming Stephen Ministers.

Stephen Ministry training gives us the strength to challenge each other and to listen with openness to the insights of others. It awakens in us the desire to invest or time and energy in others to support in times of trouble and be willing to walk into people’s lives in those moments when others are walking out.

Won’t you prayerfully consider becoming a part of this exciting ministry? If you would like more information please contact the church office or ask any one of the people wearing the Stephen Ministry badge on Sunday.

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Men’s Bible Study Begins September 7thOur Sunday morning

fall study begins in just a month, and we’re excited to be looking at the latest edition of Experiencing God by Richard Blackaby. Those interested should buy the book and read the first chapter ahead of the first session on September 7th.

We meet every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the William. Cannon Library.

Austin Presbyterian Pilgrimage is a three-day weekend spiritual renewal event designed to foster and support an individual’s long term commitment to living the Christian life. Led by lay members and clergy of the Presbyterian Church, its purpose is to inspire, challenge and equip church members for Christian action in their homes, churches and communities. In a thought-provoking, relaxing and fun-filled environment, participants enjoy fellowship with other Christians and leave with a desire to serve productively and live boldly for Christ.

If you are interested in attending, you can read more and apply at www.austinpresbyterianpilgrimage.org. If you have questions, contact Pastor Britta at brittadukes@gmail.com.

Austin City Council District 8 Public Candidate Forum

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church will host an Austin City Council District 8 candidate forum on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Wm Cannon campus sanctuary, 5226 West Wm Cannon Drive, which is only a few blocks from the population and geographic centers of the district. The event is open to the public.

The city council election on November 4, 2014 will be historic for several reasons: Most importantly, ten council members will be elected from single-member districts rather than at-large. Thus, each council member will represent a geographic district rather than the whole city, which increases fairness in representation and accountability of the elected representatives. The mayor will continue to be elected at-large. Second, the elections will be in November rather than in May, coinciding with numerous statewide executive and judicial contests, as well as judicial district, legislative and county electoral contests. Consequently, higher voter turnout rates are expected. Third, council members will serve staggered four-year terms rather than three-year terms. Since this is the first election using single-member districts, all ten council members will be elected. Finally, under the new system, the council members will be more dispersed geographically. In the past, most council members resided in a relatively small geographic area of the city, primarily west of MOPAC and north of Lady Bird Lake.

The candidates vying to represent District 8 are Rebecca Bray, Eliza May, Darrell Pierce, Ed Scruggs, and Ellen Troxclair. Covering most of Southwest Austin, District 8 contains more than 77,600 residents.

Attend the forum to meet the candidates, to hear about their visions for Southwest Austin, and to ask them about the municipal issues that concern you and your neighbors.

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Wrapped in God’s LoveThe Prayer Shawl Ministry knits and

crochets shawls and lap robes that are eventually distributed to members of the Congregation or their loved one in times of illness, sorrow and even joy.

There are 2 groups of women that meet monthly, the evening group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm and the day group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10am both of these groups meet at the Wm Cannon campus.

Interested in joining? There are no quotas, no deadlines; the only requirement is that as you work on your project, you pray for comfort and peace for the person who will eventually receive your finished project.

All skill levels are welcome and if you’d like to learn to knit or crochet and be part of this ministry we’ll be happy to teach you the skills you need.

If you’d like more information about the Prayer Shawl Ministry, contact Deborah Ballew at 512-658-4061.

Piece on Earth QuiltersIf you have been meaning to join us

for a bit of a “sew – in,” September 27th would be a very good day to come! We meet at the Valli and Kim Quilt Store in Dripping Springs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. If you would like to join us but are unsure of your sewing skills or where to find us, or if you want to

Carpool, please contact Dee Merrell 512-829-4352 or Dee-Shpc@merrell.org.

PRIME TIME 50± Adul t Minis t ry

Daryl Howard: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Art, Tuesday, Sept. 9th

Daryl Howard has had her work shown at the Blanton Museum in Austin and numerous other museums and exhibits throughout the U.S. She will show us how she creates her work, serve us Japanese tea in her Tea Room, and show us through her new studio designed by Kinney Morrow Architecture.

The price of the tour is $15 per person. We will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. to ride downtown together, and the tour begins at 10:00 a.m. For a reservation, contact Barbara McCollum at (512) 829-4485 or t.mccollum3@yahoo.com.

Mary Martha Circle Returns!

Join your Circle friends for our first meeting of the fall September 4th at 10 a.m. in room 9 on the William Cannon campus.

Association of Retired Christian MenThe Association of Retired Christian Men (ARCM) meets each Thursday

morning at 10:00 a.m. in the William Cannon church library for coffee, fellowship, and a Biblically based devotional. Our meetings adjourn at 11:30 a.m.

While this is primarily a men’s group, all are invited. We are fortunate to have more than Presbyterians at some of our meetings. They bring a broadening experience as we discuss our Christianity, focused on the risen Lord.

At present, we are working our way through the book of Acts and plan to continue this study until we reach the holiday season. Acts is a great book in the Holy Bible, enabling us to trace Christianity as it blossomed from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ through the early years of church formation. Hardship and peril were overcome by apostles and disciples going forth into the world as commanded by Jesus. Matthew 28:19 is always a good place to be reminded of the direction Christ gave us.

Come and join us! We are an easy-going group. Jesus said, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:30

You may contact our facilitator, Ron Miller, at 512-892-1862 or Ronald.miller1333@sbcglobal.net for additional information.

September Lunch BunchJoin Prime Time 50± Adult

Ministry for our September Fellowship Lunch Bunch!• When: Saturday, September 20th at11:30 AM• Where: Carino’s Italian Restaurant in Sunset Valley

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 17th to Jim Black, 512-892-2982 or james3788@sbcglobal.net

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Anniversaries and BirthdaysANNIVERSARIESSept 01 Curtis & Betty WilliamsSept 02 Andy & Alissa Hutton, Gina & David Hauck, John

& Susan White, Ken & Roz SeilerSept 04 Mike & Andrea BrauerSept 07 Ben & Tammy BoehmanSept 10 Chris & Brenda Parsons, Curtis & Kim ClineSept 11 Dylan & Kati Freytag, Tom & Mo O’MearaSept 12 Carl Floto & Ruth Ann WidnerSept 15 Cameron & Dorothy WynneSept 18 Dave & Marjorie ParmerSept 20 Leslye & Tron WomackSept 21 Lewis & Joyce StewartSept 23 Christine & Jeff McLean, Shae & Kimber WilkinsSept 24 Glenn & Britta DukesSept 26 Stan & Jessica WadeSept 27 Rick & Sherry SmithSILVER ANNIVERSARY Sept 16 Joanna & Chris Farwell

BIRTHDAYSSep 01 Tony Adams, Haley Busse, Chandler PalmerSep 02 Ruben Martinez, Aimee Petty, Stacey Reynolds,

Nancy ZuraitisSep 03 Alison Boob, Liam Brinks, Harriet Cavness,

Courtney Cooper, Cecile Hanna, Madeleine Owensby, Miranda Ward, Linda Wheeler

Sep 04 Edward Bell, Elaine Carroll, Skyler King, Jon Sandvik, Liezel Steynberg

Sep 05 Tammy Boehman, Rick Cole, Cooper Ruiz,Sep 06 Gabrielle AdamsSep 06 Riley Cloyd, Jackson Fletcher, Ariana Forsythe,

Stevie Gross, Robin Simmonds, Reid Tissing

Sep 07 Dennis LowSep 08 Adam Bell, Temple Hudspeth, David Palmer,

Katie RollinsSep 09 Lauren Aman, Michael Aman, Glenda Detling,

Katelyn Kelley, Molly Pumfrey, Jane StatonSep 10 Erin Bush, Megan Bush, Julie Henderson, Sandy

Kaiser, Guyanne NicholsSep 11 Neel Agarwal, Connor Parker, Kristin SmithSep 12 Sid MacAllisterSep 13 Pam Gunter, Lindsey WomackSep 14 Miranda Beard, Laura Gore, Rachael Huntley,

Eric Manchin, Dave Smith, Becca SmithSep 15 Emily Addison, Sheri Albin, J.W. Cook, Diane

Gensler, Chance Greene, Sam LawrenceSep 16 Gay Langston, Anna Littrell, Julia Manuel, Rick

VaughnSep 17 Peggy Fetzer, Clif Martin, Jo WillifordSep 18 DeAnne Brillhart, Tara Chase, Mariah Deonarian,

Chris ParsonsSep 19 Tommy Barrett, Denise Berry, Joshua Bullock,

Jan Fiedler, Lee SimmonsSep 21 Trinka MillerSep 22 Chris Donnell, Melissa Fleming, Sandy GableSep 23 Jennifer Franco, Alison HowardSep 24 Jeanette Box, Beth Ann Cole, Zachary Manuel,

Chuck Moore, Garrett SonnierSep 25 Peter GreenlawSep 26 Greg Bourgeois, Jenny Callahan, Nona May,

Nicole NatinskySep 27 Libby Davis, Cameron WynneSep 28 Rachel Cloyd, Elisa Donnell, Evie Lee, Camryn

Sanchez, Lori SeiferthSep 29 Rebecca Berryman, Tom O’LearySep 30 Larry Cunningham, Bailey Erps, Matthew Flynn,

Marcey French

Joys—Pearl Seiler, mother of Ken, fully recovered from pneumonia and other health issues—Bob Carroll, happy to be recovering from injuries sustained in a fall—Larry Williford, father of Greg, improving health and positive tests—Ron & Trinka Miller celebrated their Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary on August 21st

Sorrows—Martha Almgren passed away on August 12th— Callie Low, daughter of Dennis & Pat Low and sister of Amy and Paige, passed on August 4th—Ken Langston, good friend of Ron & Annie Ward, passed away August 5th—Bettye Lindsey, wife of Dr. Bill Lindsey, passed away on July 31st—Diane O’Leary’s cousin, Lt. Col. Butler B. Toland, passed away on July 18th

Please pray for— Jim Riggs, recovering from heart surgery—Jessica Wade’s father, George Ignaszak, surgery—Deb Erlanson, recovering from surgery—Jonathan Slaughter’s father, seriously injured in car accident. Prayers for the family of the other driver, Michael Wayne Dunn, age 33, who was killed in the wreck—Rosemarie & Vic Barnett, health concerns—Louis Herlin’s parents, health concerns and changing living situation—Lt. Cpl. Austin Soto, son of Rod & Rachel Soto, on his first deployment—Cathy Beard, surgery while out of town, praying for home helper for daughter Megan until Cathy can lift her again—Mike Brady’s sister Sheila cerebral aneurysm—Chimwemwe Mhango’s father, Caswell Mhango, cancer—Tom O’Meara’s friend Lynn, end-stage cancer—Mo O’Meara’s friend Arthur Hauptman, stage 4 cancer—Larry Williford, father of Greg Williford, health concerns—prayers for family of Rebecca McCoy, who passed away August 9—Carolyn Deutsch’s brother, Jimmy Lynne Deskin, hospitalized following surgery—Amber Weir, recovering from surgery—Sally Schilstra, health concerns—Sally Schilstra’s friends Jimmy & Nancy Hill, health concerns—3-year-old Michael Ham, battling a C. diff. infection—Ken Seiler’s mother, Pearl Seiler, hospitalized—Gloria Drake’s friend, Lou Ann Hackney, undergoing difficult medical treatment—Baby Colton Gray Goins, surgery for Retinopathy of Prematurity—Sid MacAllister, suffering temporary hearing loss due to a virus—Jack and Carol Gilchrist’s friend, Ann Pinyon, cancer—Diane O’Leary’s aunt, Myrtle Johnson, in hospice care—Ron & Annie Ward’s friend, Ken Langston, cancer—Jackson Fletcher, son of Erika & Matt, surgery—Hannah Mertz, 10 year old niece of Mandy & Brad Schubert, surgery to relieve pressure from a brain bleed—Pat Haag’s sister, cancer—Jim Arnold, friend of Pam & Wayne Gonzalez, health issues—Austin, the city where we’re planted—Pastor Alfred Mtonga, his family, and Manyamula CCAP Church—Pastor Chimwemwe Mhango and his family—Pastor Clement Munthali and his family—Pastor Kenneth Muyila and his family—Ronica Ngulube

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Please add to your prayers...

Please pray for our leaders and our loved ones in the military…Members of the Armed Forces and all world leaders involved in war

zone crises including: Lt. Cpl. Austin Soto, son of Rod & Rachel Soto...Airman Mason Jenkins, son-in-law of Sue Lagerquist...David Floto, son of Carl Floto & Ruth Ann Widner… John Fisher, nephew of Derek & Kristi Fisher… Jose Fernandez, friend of Gaston & Junie Broyles and graduate of PPAS… Mitch Guile, friend of Eddie & Stacey Reynolds… Teddy Sweredoski, friend of Stan & Jessica Wade… Kate Ingram, daughter of Temple & Janet Ingram… Christopher Lehmann, son of Mark Lehmann…. Larry Roberman, brother of Lori Whitmire…

2 Tuesday 9 a.m. Preschool Open House 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Begins, W-83 Wednesday 9 a.m. Preschool Begins, W 8 p.m. First Wednesday Worship, B-Deck 4 Thursday 10 a.m. Mary Martha Circle, W-8 7 p.m. Men’s Book Club, W-96 Saturday 8 a.m. Habitat Fall Faith Build, offsite 9 a.m. KidsHope Mentor Training, W-Lib7 Sunday WonderJunction, UpStreet and TrueFaith

Begin 10:50a.m.Men’s Bible Study Begins, W-Lib 6 p.m. True-B-Que, W-FMC8 Monday 9:30 a.m. Jesus in the Gospels Begins, W-8 6 p.m. SHPC Preschool Parent Meeting,

W-FMC 7 p.m. Jesus In the Gospels, W-8 & 99 Tuesday 10 a.m. Icing On the Cake Returns to Room 910 Wednesday 6 p.m. True Tween and Middle Begin,

W-Student Lounge13 Saturday 8 a.m. Habitat Fall Faith Build, offsite 9 a.m. CPR Training, W-FMC 6 p.m. Tailgating, B-Deck14 Sunday LIFE GROUPS BEGIN 1 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training, Location TBD 7 p.m. True HS Begins, W-Student Lounge 16 Tuesday 1:30 Women’s Book Club, W-918 Thursday 10 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, W-A 7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, W-Lib20 Saturday 8 a.m. All Pro Dad, B-Deck21 Sunday 3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATIONS, 9:30 Wm

Cannon, 11:00 Brodie28 Sunday 1 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training, Location TBD

*Please note that weekly classes and events are only listed on this calendar on their start dates. The full calendar may be viewed at calendar.shpc.org.

SHPC August Calendar HighlightsRooms are at our William Cannon Campus (W) or

Brodie Campus (B). For complete calendar, including updates to

rooms and times, visit calendar.shpc.org.