VBS registration is now open! As we've hopped into Easter it's now time to get your scuba gear on and dive into friendship with God! You can register in the Gym or click on the registration link below. VBS is for kids 3 years old and potty trained to current 5th graders. Space is limited this year so don't wait! Cost $45 per kid (discounts for more than 1 child). Questions? Contact Jodie at JStoltenow@sothfamily.org.

VBS REGISTRATION

VOLUNTEER FOR VBS

It's that time again!  VBS Registration opened on Easter and now it's your turn to help us DIVE even deeper into our preparations. This is a great opportunity for our whole congregation to come together and spread God's Word to kids and their families. Here are ways you can DIVE IN and make a difference...

• Take home a project from the "Adopt-a-Prop" station in the Gym
  
• Donate items to help cut our cost
  
• Sponsor a child by giving a scholarship ($45 per kid)
  
• Make decorations onsite every Wednesday from April 17-May 29 from 3-5pm or 6-8pm in the lunch room
  
• Participate in the All-Congregation decoration days on May 5 & June 2 after late service (lunch included)
  
• Serve as a volunteer the week of VBS (June 10-13)

Whether you lead an area or help prepare behind the scenes we need all of you! All of us working together makes VBS a success and helps bring people closer to Jesus! Questions? Contact Jodie at JStoltenow@sothfamily.org.

VBS DECORATING DAYS

Wednesdays April 17-May 29, Times: 3-5pm, 6-8pm

You are welcome to come to Shepherd’s lunchroom (lower level) to help with VBS decorations. Special Sundays to decorate: May 5 and June 2 after late services—and you get lunch!

Shepherd’s Board of Elders has decided to celebrate Ascension Day on the date specifically set aside to commemorate Christ's Ascension: 40 days after His Resurrection. Our Ascension Day Service this year is May 9, 6:30pm, with Holy Communion. Please make plans to join us to celebrate this important day in the life of our Lord Jesus and in the life of the Church!

Shepherd’s Associate Pastor Call Committee has established a period for Open Nominations from our membership. Open nominations for Associate Pastor will run from Sunday, April 7 thru Sunday April 21. If you know of an LCMS pastor whom you feel would be a good fit at Shepherd, please contact our Head Elder, Don Matern. Don will provide you with a form to be filled out with basic information on your nominee. Please prayerfully consider your nomination, as the Call Committee will prayerfully and with divine guidance, consider all candidates presented to them.