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McHenry, IL 60050

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WORSHIP

Saturday Evening

4:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning

8:00 a.m. & 9:15 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

(Contemporary Service)

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Grades K~8

8:00a.m. 9:15 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

NURSERY CARE

IS AVAILABLE

ON SUNDAYS

SHEPHERD’S SCROLL

A PUBLICATION FOR SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH

APRIL 2017

A message from our Interim Pastor….

Almost There

We are on the final lap of our Lenten journey as we move toward Holy Week begin-ning on Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday and concluding with the festival of Easter. We have through this journey heard again the stories of Jesus’ Temptation, The visit with Nicodemus, The encounter with the Woman at the Well, the Man born Blind, and culminating with the Raising of Lazarus. These stories connect us with the journey of Lent and our baptismal journey. In bap-tism we renounce Satan and all that opposes God’s rule in our world and lives. We af-firm our faith through the articles of the creed. We hear again that Jesus brings us life-giving water in baptism. We acknowledge that we were blind, but now we see because in baptism we are invited to let Christ’s light shine through us. Finally, as we prepare for Holy Week we are helped to focus on baptism as our own dying and rising in Christ. We are almost there as we journey with Jesus from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Then hear again the story of Jesus’ passion. We’ll next journey to the Upper Room on Maundy Thursday to hear the new commandment to Love one another and the offering of his body and blood through the bread and wine of Holy Communion. We journey to Calvary to the darkness of the Cross on Good Friday through which God brings about the salvation of the whole world. Finally, we hear the Old Testament promises and re-new our baptismal promises at the Easter Eve Vigil. Then we are finally there; the celebration of Easter for the next eight weeks. We’re almost there in calling the next pastoral leader on April 2. Almost there through this part of the transition, but just like our journey after Easter Day continues, so does the journey of Shepherd of the Hills as a congregation. The transition goes on through the next days and years as Shepherd of the Hills moves into the next chapter of its mission and ministry proclaiming through word and deed the saving grace and love of Jesus who died and rose for the sake of the whole world. Blessed Holy Week and Easter Journey!

Pr. Len

PARTNERS IN FELLOWSHIP

APRIL FLOWER SPONSORS

2nd The Charles Nelson Family

9th Need

16th The Englert Family in honor of Lorie & John Englert’s Anniver-

sary

Jose & Kathy Sanchez in honor of Kathy’s mom, Wilma Aylward

23rd Tim & Julie Roulette in honor of their 30th Wedding Anniversary

Jim and Marilyn Kinder in honor of their great granddaughter,

Mila Kozel’s baptism

30th Lee & Sue Borresen in honor of their 49th Anniversary

APRIL COFFEE SPONSORS

2nd The Charles Nelson Family

9th Need

16th The Charles Nelson Family

23rd Need

30th Need

APRIL REFRESHMENT SPONSORS

2nd Needed at all 3 services

9th 8:00 Chuck & Kathy Chamberlain

9:15 Needed

10:45 Needed

16th Easter Sunday—all services

sponsored by SOTH

23rd Needed at all 3 services

30th Needed at all 3 services

Wednesday Service, April 5th Palm Sunday, April 9th

11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.

Maundy Thursday , April 13th Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 13th

11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

(Luncheon to follow 11am service)

Saturday, April 14

4:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 15

8:00 am

9:15 am

10:45 am

Reflections on Lent and Baptism ….

Baptism is a central theme during this time of

Lent. We look to our baptism for forgiveness and

renewal. In order to give baptism a central focus

symbolically and to find a permanent place for our

baptismal font, it is placed in the center of the chan-

cel connecting Word and Sacraments visually as the

center of our worship along with the cross of Christ.

During this Lenten Season we omit the use of

“Alleluias” from the liturgy, since we are in a time of

reflection and renewal awaiting the celebration of

Easter, when we again sing, “Alleluia! In addition,

our liturgy follows the Order of Worship as provided

in the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). Please look

through Holy Communion Setting One (LBW pages

56-76). As you page through you will notice red di-

rections (Rubrics). These give you some of the op-

tions “may use or include” or “is said or sung.” This

is to provide seasonal possibilities within the weekly

liturgy. Where (A) Assisting Minister is found Shep-

herd of the Hills uses the letter (L) for liturgist. The

Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) ((c) 2006) pro-

vides additional options for Confession and For-

giveness, Prayers of the People, and other possibili-

ties for optional usage, including additional liturgy

styles.

THANK YOU FOR SERVING IN WORSHIP

USHERS

8:00 Ron Gohl, Jim Kinder, Annelise Bauer, Bob Preston

Confirmation Students: Justin Karcz, Lleyton Grubich

9:15 Dan Umbarger, Pam Umbarger, Kurt Smith, Lois Randall

Confirmation Students: 2 Needed

10:45 Jim Brady, Sandra Cheatham, Pattie Parisi, Sue Reuss

Confirmation Students: 2 Needed

GREETERS

April 2nd 8:00 Gloria Wyatt, Al Tilling, Ann Tilling, Geff Krajci

9:15 Sandra Cheatham, Roberta Denley, 2 needed 10:45 4 Needed

April 9th 8:00 Sue Murphy, Kevin Donlan, Elizabeth Donlan, Gloria Wyatt

9:15 Callie Harms, Sandra Cheatham, Pam Schilf, 1 Needed 10:45 4 Needed

April 16th 8:00 Gloria Wyatt, Art Payton, Gay Payton, Geff Krajci

9:15 Sandra Cheatham, 3 Needed 10:45 4 Needed

April 23rd 8:00 Sue Murphy, Gloria Wyatt, Geff Krajci, 1 Needed

9:15 Callie Harms, Sandra Cheatham, 2 Needed 10:45 4 Needed

April 30th 8:00 Gloria Wyatt, Geff Krajci, 2 Needed

9:15 Sandra Cheatham, 3 Needed 10:45 4 Needed

LITURGISTS

April 2nd 8:00 Duane Cedergren 9:15 Julie Smith

April 9th 8:00 Duane Cedergren 9:15 Karen Brabec

April 13th 11:00 Need 7:00 Duane Cedegren

April 16th 8:00 Hal Hartwig 9:15 Duane Cedergren

April 23rd 8:00 Hal Hartwig 9:15 Karen Brabec

April 30th 8:00 Hal Hartwig 9:15 Bonnie Rostron

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

April 2nd 8:00 Dave Mihevc, Laurie Mihevc, Debby Krause, Sue Murphy

9:15 Roberta Bass, Judy Mueller, Carol Morgan, Linda Kisly

10:45 4 Needed

April 9 8:00 Dave Mihevc, Laurie Mihevc, Sue Murphy, Debby Krause

Palm Sun. 9:15 Roberta Bass, Judy Mueller, Carol Morgan, 1 Needed

10:45 4 Needed

April 13th 11:00 Ron Gohl

Maundy Thursday 7:00 Ann Marie Cedegren, Pat Corbley, Wanda Corbley, Nevie Gamble

April 16th 8:00 Dave Mihevc, Laurie Mihevc, Debby Krause, Sue Murphy

9:15 Pat Corbley, Wanda Corbley, Carol Morgan, Brenda Cox

10:45 Nevie Gamble, 3 Needed

OUR ALTAR GUILD

Barbara Gaskell

Ruth Cepuder

Sharie Moy

Sue Borreson

Anne O’Donnell

Cindy Gogliatti

SOUND

TECHNICIANS

Brian Anderson

Jim Vyduna

MAKING WORSHIP POSSIBLE

BULLETIN ASSEMBLY

April 2nd Dean Leitzinger April 13th&15th The Wayman Family

April 16th Pat & Wanda Corbley April 23rd Leigh Adler

Monika Strumberger

April 30th Tami Kozel

COFFEE MAKER

April 2nd Gail K. Anderson April 16th Gail K. Anderson

April 9th Daria Wicinski April 23rd Barbara Gaskell

April 30th Barbara Gaskell

OFFERING COUNTERS

Christa Grunert, Cristy Karaba, Donna Quinlan, Josephine Lin

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING We are pleased to announce that the Call Committee

and Council have unanimously approved the nomination of Pastor Thomas E. Rogers, Jr. for the

congregation’s approval as our pastor. A Special Congregational Meeting will be held on

April 1st

and April 2nd

in alignment with the regular scheduled services to elect Pastor Thomas

E. Rogers, Jr.

According to the Northern Illinois Synod and our Constitution, a confirmed voting member

must be present and shall have communed and made a contribution of record during the

current or preceding year.

We invite your prayers as we go through the process of calling a new pastor.

PLEASE JOIN THE CHURCH COUNCIL in expressing our sincere appreciation and congratula-

tions to the Call Committee members who have faithfully dedicated their time and talents over the

last 12 months through many hours of interviewing, visiting, and discerning through this call pro-

cess. Call Committee Members: Chuck Romano, Cristy Karaba, Carol Malzahn, Carol Harring-

ton, Diane Doessel, and John Porter.

EASTER BLESSINGS This Easter Season, with your help, we will provide an Easter meal to those families in need from our community and church. Please watch the weekly bulletin for an Easter Blessing envelope, where you can contribute to the cost of a meal and also have an opportunity to sponsor an Easter Lily to adorn our sanctu-ary. LADIES SPRING TEA Come one, come all to our Ladies Spring Tea on Sunday, April 23, 2017

at the McHenry Country Club from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our speaker will be Holly Stevens, who will present a program on “Grandma’s Dollies”. You are wel-come to bring your antique dolls to the tea for display. For more information con-tact Susan Schultz at 815-578-9547 or Priscilla Rutter at 815-385-0813.

TENEBRAE—A SERVICE OF SHADOWS This Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, April 14th at

7:00 p.m. is an opportunity to reflect on the last moments of Jesus’ life and to understand the true

cost of His pain and what our Savior endured in this, the ultimate sacrifice. Focusing on the 7 last

words of Jesus, the service will be conducted by candle-light. With each step of the journey, a

candle is extinguished until the church is dark; symbolic of Jesus’ day in the tomb. The Tenebrae

service is based on the ancient Christian traditional service, and accompanies a choral and or-

chestral setting. We hope you will make Good Friday a part of your Holy Week.

CHURCH SOFTBALL TEAM Spring is just around the corner, which means so is softball sea-

son! The Church Softball Team is in need of players for the 2017 season. Please contact Chris

Carpenter at 815-528-2020 if you are interested.

MNM EASTER EGG HUNT MNM is having their last session of the Spring on April 10th. The

meal is from 5:30p.m.-6:00p.m. followed by the Easter Egg Hunt from 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. They

are accepting donations of candy-filled Easter Eggs or loose candy. Please join in the fun and

fellowship!

GRIEFSHARE support group will begin April 4th and run through June 27th from 6:00p.m.-

8:00p.m. at SOTH. GriefShare offers support and encouragement for your grief journey. Call

Barbara Amandes at 815-382-2089 or email barbara.amandes@gmail.com to register.

BAPTISMS

Savannah Jane MacMeekin, daughter of Andrew and Sara MacMeekin, was baptized on

March 26, 2017. Savannah’s sponsors are Shane and Taylor White.

Rey Laura Lynch, daughter of Daniel and Carolyn Lynch, was baptized on March 26, 2017.

Rey’s sponsors are Doug Lehr and Charity Lehr.

Gage Michael Orlak, son of Michael and Michelle Orlak, was baptized on March 26, 2017.

Gage’s sponsors are Chester Grandt, III and Linnea Kurowski.

Our Condolences go out to….

The Brian Cedergren Family on the loss of his mother, Mariann Cedergren

MEMORIALS

Given in memory of Lois Karkow by :

Hans Karkow, Darlene Prasse, Kevin & Carol Harrington, Anne O’Donnell,

Ronald & Joanne Ziska, Linda Cutting, Jim Marinangel, Nancy Ericksen,

Don & Barb Hoppensteadt, Arlene & Buzz Winkel, Mike & Laurie Rowe,

Annelise Bauer, Inge Pissowotzki

Given in memory of James Emery by Mary Karp

Special gifts were given in honor of Dick Anderson’s Birthday by………..

Charles & Kathy Chamberlain, Jim Larson & Cindy Rodig, Ray & Kyle Truelsen

SUNDAY SChOOL & CONFIRMATION

Sunday School & Confirmation will be held during all services:

8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Confirmation

April 2nd Lazarus April 2nd Worship with Family

April 9th Holy Week April 9th Daniel—Palm Sunday

April 16th Easter Sunday (no Sunday School) April 16th Easter Sunday (no class)

April 23rd Doubting Thomas April 23rd Job

April 30th The Road to Emmaus April 30th Psalms of Praise

Acolyte Schedule

8:00 am 9:15 am 10:45 am

April 2nd Hannah Torkelson, Marissa Schultz Alexis Kaplan, Christine Ponga Kylie Flathau, Anna Carrion

April 9th Justin Karcz, 1 Needed Ciara Duncan, Kyle Rasper Marissa Schultz, Josie Grossman

April 16th 2 Needed Ethan Schoeps, Christian Strumberger 2 Needed

April 23rd Max Moulis, Miranda Moulis Samantha Sobotta, Wendy Wechselberger Rachel Lappen, Alexia Popejoy

April 30th Greg Barker, Anna Carrion Courtney Connor, Raina Cruz Nate Puls, Allison Ridout

****Teachers are still needed. Please contact Jenny LaRose at 385-4030****

MONDAY NIGHT MINISTRIES

2017 Schedule 5:30-6:00 MNM Meals

6:00-7:00 MNM Program, all grades

7:00-7:30 MNM Program, middle school

(High School helpers are welcomed)

High School Youth Group meets on Sunday Nights 6pm

April:

Collecting: Fruit Cups for Weekend Meal Program

Sunday, April 2—High School Youth Group

Monday, April 3—MNM

Sunday , April 9—High School Youth Group

Monday April 10 - MNM Easter Egg Hunt

and last MNM