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Announcementsweek of September 18th

SUNDAY 18th9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship9:30 The Ark, UpStreet, true: faith11 a.m. The Ark, UpStreet IHN ENDS6 p.m. true: High School Ministry,

Student Activity CenterOCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

MONDAY 19th9:30 a.m. Disciple 2, library7 p.m. Disciple 1, library

TUESDAY 20th10 a.m. Icing on the Cake, port. A7 p.m. Deep Dive Christianity, library

:: Financial Peace University,port. B

WEDNESDAY 21st5:30 p.m. Dinner @ Wednesday Night

Live, narthex6 p.m. true: tween / true: middle

school, Student Activity Center6:30 p.m. Foundations, rm. 7 :: Wednes-

day Night Live, FMC7 p.m. Praise & Worship team re-

hearsal, sanctuary

THURSDAY 22nd9:30 a.m. MOPS, FMC10 a.m. ARCM, port. B1:15 p.m. Bridge Lessons, rm. 7 Presbyterian Pilgrimage begins7 p.m. Cantata Choir, sanctuary7:45 p.m. Worship Choir, sanctuary

FRIDAY 23rd6 p.m. Bat Watching Cruise

SATURDAY 24th10 a.m. PRESCHOOL 25TH ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION

SUNDAY 25th9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship9:30 The Ark, UpStreet, true: faith11 a.m. The Ark, UpStreet6 p.m. true: High School Ministry,

Student Activity Center Presbyterian Pilgrimage ends

office phone 892.3580office email church@shpc.org

CongratulationsThird Graders!Congratulations tothese 3rd-grade stu-dents, receiving their

gift bibles from the con-gregation today. Help us

make their gift even more special by joining us onthe deck of the Family Ministry Center for a book-signing session immediately following the service.Lyndon AlbinAmadeo AndradeBenjamin ArthurNathan BenderAidan BerrymanLuke BufflerHaley ColdsmithAmelia Crawford

Matty HamiltonFaith LawrenceCora LewisMaddy O’LearyLaurel SchultzAlyssa ShumakerEvy SpruillAustin Stalbaum

Stanton StiernbergLindsey TeagueSamuel TeepleLauren WarnkenWesley WasserburgerKassidy WhitmireDrew Wilson

Register now for our all-church retreatat John Knox Ranch November 11-13th.

Priority housing and discount pricingavailable through September 25th,

so don’t delay!Registration forms available in the

narthex or on the FMC porch—pick one up after worship today!

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DINNER is served atWednesday Night Live!

Join us for a tasty cateredmeal and fellowship withfriends every Wednesday eve-ning from 5:30-6:15 p.m. thisfall.

The cost is $5/person (children 3 and un-der free) and no reservations are neces-sary. Hope to see you on Wednesday!

Children at theLord’s Table forthe fall will beheld during theWednesday nights

listed above. We encourage all familieswho have been interested in this work-shop for their 2nd – 5th-grade children totake this opportunity, as we will not behosting the Saturday class this semester.In this workshop, kids learn about thesacraments of Baptism and Communion,and participants will receive First Com-munion and be recognized at worship onSunday, October 30th. For more informa-tion, contact Pastor Britta at 892-3580,ext. 107 or britta @ shpc.org .

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 21ST —REGISTER NOW FOR ACTIVITY CHOICES!Wednesday nights at SHPC are something kids in K-4th don't wanna miss! In addition tothe opportunity to gather with other families and friends for dinner, we've also gotsome exciting new programming to tell you about! Elementary students will meet inthe FMC from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and for the weeks of Sept. 21, 28 + Oct. 5 & 19, theyget to choose the activity they'd like to do for the 4-week session. We've got a theaterworkshop for those interested in drama, chimes and singing for those interested inmusic, a sacraments class for those wanting to learn more about Baptism and Com-munion, or crafts for the artsy types. Groups are assigned as requests are received.After that? Beginning October 26th, and continuing through November 2, 16 and 30,we’ll meet at the same time and place, but focus on Christmas pageant rehearsals.We'll wrap everything up on December 7th with a Christmas party. Contact Pastor Brittaat britta@shpc.org or Chris Gordon at chris@shpc.org for more info.

NOTE: Children at the Lord’s Table for the fall will be held during the Wednesdaynights listed above. We encourage all families who have been interested in this work-shop for their 2nd – 5th-grade children to take this opportunity, as we will not be host-ing the Saturday class this semester.

· ASSOCIATION OF RETIREDCHRISTIAN MEN gathers everyThursday at 10 a.m. in port. B.September 22 The Naming of Walls: discuss-ing Sunday’s sermon, led by Faries McDanielSeptember 29 Breaking Through Walls: dis-cussing Sunday’s sermon, led by Faries Mc-DanielMen, mark your calendars and come!

SAM NEWS! (Senior Adult Ministry)

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—Discovering something new so you can be better at whatever you do

Children’s MinistryNursery care is provided in Room 3 for children from birth to 24 months of ageduring the 9:30 & 11 a.m. worship services.

The Ark Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – noon9:30 2 yr. olds — Room 1 3 yr. olds — Room 6 4 yr. olds & pre-K— Room 811 2 yr. olds — Room 1 3 yr. olds - pre-K — Room 6

UpStreet Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - noon9:30 Kindergarten through 4th grade — Family Ministry Center 5th grade — Portable B11 Kindergarten through 5th grade — Family Ministry Center

Wednesday Night Hospitality Help NeededWednesday nights are the perfect opportunity to share your gift

of hospitality and get to know more SHPC friends....join our dinner service team! From 5-7 p.m., we set up tables, meet

and greet everyone as we serve a catered dinner, then clean up the messafterwards!

We're still looking for helping hands on the following Wednesday evenings:Sept. 14, 21 & 28; Oct. 19 & 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30; and Dec. 7 & 14. Needmore info before you commit? Want to sign up for one Wednesday or all?!Contact Pastor Britta at britta@shpc.org or 892-3580, ext. 107.

Fall Foundations FunFoundations, the Bible study group geared towards couples with young families, kicksoff class on Wednesday, September 21st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in room 7. Join us for din-ner catered by Chef Beth beforehand!. Childcare is available for babies through pre-schoolers, and Wednesday Night Live programming is available for elementary kiddos(registration required for ongoing attendance). We will be studying the Walls smallgroup curriculum to follow the sermon series for the first 6 weeks. There will also be fel-lowship parties and service projects so come and join us for the fun—we love new classmembers! Contact Tammy Boehman at 512-695-6644 with any questions.

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SHPC Preschool 25th AnniversaryThis coming fall will be the 25th anniversary of Shepherd of the Hills PresbyterianPreschool. We could not be more excited to have a fitting celebration for the manyfamilies that we have served and the many more that we have yet to serve.

The preschool will be extending an open invitation to allchurch members and past, present, and future students ofthe preschool to come join in.

Our board is looking for a few volunteers to assist in thefestivities! We’ll have a carnival-like celebration withbouncy houses, face painting, pony rides, etc. on thechurch grounds on Saturday, September 25th from 10a.m. to 1 p.m.If you are interested in serving the preschool in thiscapacity, please contact Pattie Lawrence, Director, atpattie@shpc.org or 892-7528.

SHPC Preschool 25th Anniversary Celebration Team(Please Print)

Name

Phone

Email

Please drop this off in the Preschool Director’s mailbox in the church office. Thanks!

Hey, all you SHPC golfers!It may be dry & crispy out, but there’slots of opportunity on the links!

Austin Samaritans’ Fourth Annual GolfScramble :: Monday, September 26th

- Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. -Forest Creek Golf Club

Register at www.helpaustinsam.com

Manos de Cristo Charity Golf ClassicFriday September 23rd

- Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m. -Falconhead Golf Club in AustinRegister atwww.manosdecristo.org/charitygolf.html

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------Please complete this form and place it in the box in the narthex -----------

SUGGESTIONS F OR ELDER AND/OR DEACONThe 2011-12 Congregational Nominating Committee (CNC) of Shepherd of the HillsPresbyterian Church consists of elder Karen Thompsen, deacon Marjorie Parmer andmembers-at-large Beaman Floyd , Tony Adams, Gary Mann, and Debbie Saul.

In preparation for the next election of officers, please submit your suggestions for sixelders and three deacons to serve in the Class of 2014, as well as a deacon to serve anunexpired two-year term. Please use the form below to record your suggestions andto give your reason(s) for your belief that each person could serve effectively as adeacon or an elder. The CNC will then be responsible for contacting the persons youlist.

To serve as Deacon, I suggest__________________________________because

To serve as Elder, I suggest__________________________________because

Signed (required)

Phone(s)

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Do you love Christmas music?Could you make a short-term

commitment to join the choir ororchestra for this year's cantata?

The SHPC Worship Choir and Orchestrawill be presenting Tom Fettke and MaxLucado's "One Incredible Moment" onSunday December 18th at the 9:30 &

11:00 services. We're looking for addi-tional choir members and instrumental-ists for the orchestra. Cantata choirrehearsal will begin September

22nd and run from 7 - 7:45p.m. in the sanctuary. Orchestrawill join us for 2 Saturday rehearsals onDec. 10th and 17th. Orchestral playersneed to have several years experience

and the ability to learn the music beforethe Saturday rehearsals. Contact our

choir director, Zack Uzzle—zack@shpc.org —for details.

In the wakeof the recentand ongoingfires in theAustin andBastrop ar-eas, Shep-herd of the Hills has partnered withAustin Disaster Relief Network to helpcoordinate an ongoing relief effort and aidcollection going out to those who havebeen seriously affected by the fire.

First We ask that you continue to pray forthose who have lost so much and for thefire fighters who are still on the fire linestoday. As you pray, ask that God's HolySpirit embrace and comfort those who arehurting and to strengthen those who arethe first responders.

Second Currently SHPC is receiving do-nations for immediate distribution of

diapers, baby food :: adult food (non-per-ishable) :: individual bottles of waterand/or Gatorade :: work gloves :: trashcans and heavy-duty trash bags :: Cloroxwipes :: kennels for dogs :: gifts for kids

These supplies can be dropped off at thestudent lounge Wednesday evenings from5:00-8:00 as well as Sunday mornings from9:30am-12:00 pm and 5:30 pm till 8:30Please make your drop spot our StudentLounge (portable buildings C & D) — notthe church office.They are no longer requesting any clothes,so please DO NOT bring any more clothes.If you have clothes to donate, please takethem to St. Vincent De Paul, 1327 S Con-gress Ave Austin, TX 78704

Get on board the Ark!The Ark, our Sunday school program forages 2 through pre-K, still has a few vol-unteer opportunities available. Join oneof our teaching teams, substitute, helpwith hallway decorations, greetfamilies at our hospitalitytable or prepare supplyboxes for the teachers!Contact Pastor Brittaat britta@shpc.org or892-3580, ext. 107.

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MYC (Mothers ofYoung Children) isinviting all momsto join us for thisyear-long look atthe book of Esther.Taking into consid-eration that yourdays (and nights)can be a bit hec-tic, we're slowing down the pace tomake this doable for you! The studyitself is only 9 of our 15 sessions.We'll meet Thursday mornings from9:30-11:30 a.m.Class dates are 9/29, 10/6, 10/20,11/3, 11/17, 12/15, 1/5, 1/19,2/2, 2/16, 3/1, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19,and 5/3.This class does NOT conflict withMOPS—dates are set to run on theweeks that MOPS is not meeting,so you can sign up for both andspend every Thursday with us!Workbook cost is $21 (reserve yourcopy now on our members.shpc.orgpage). Childcare is available for$2/child, so cost for the entire yearis $30/one child; $60/two childrenand $75/three or more.Sign up in the narthex or on theFMC porch today or contact PastorBritta at britta@shpc.org or Kim-ber Wilkins atkimber_wilkins@yahoo.commembers.shpc.org/adult/classes_other/MYC.php

Our Sunday school program continues togrow, so we're looking for morepeople to join our team and investin the lives of our children! UpStreet is adynamic curriculum with lots of varietybased on 36 virtues that are learned on a3-year schedule. If you are interested inbeing a shepherd (a small group leaderfor 6-8 children) at either our 9:30 or 11:00UpStreet program, please contact ChrisGordon at chris@shpc.org or 892-3580,ext. 113. We have opportunities for you tobe a part of a team and share a groupwith another shepherd (a weekly commit-ment isn't necessary). We are also lookingfor substitutes who can step in when acurrent shepherd needs a Sunday off. Weprovide the lesson plan, training and allnecessary materials. You print the lessonplan and bring lots of love for the kiddos!

Help In the Schools—For the Schools!

In the Schools —For the Schools needsabout 15 folks to call elementary

schools in the area. Each caller willbe assigned 10-15 schools to call—a

copy of the questions to be asked willbe provided. The comprehensive listthese calls will create will help usreach our goal of establishing a

church-school partnership with eachof the 206 elementary schools in

Central Texas.

Please sign up in the narthex or con-tact the church office and tell them

that you are "for the schools!"

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This section is for you to let us know of requests for prayer. Please tear here and place in thecollection plate.-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9/18/2011 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Provide Prayer Request in SHPC Prayer Chain? Yes / No Publicize in bulletin / newsletter? Yes / NoHave a prayer request during the week? Email prayers@shpc.org.

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: Lynda &Robert Wade’s niece’s husband Dan Ireland... E.J. Session, son of Deb Erlanson's co-worker RobertaFloyd... David Lee Stowbridge, son of Oscar Erlanson's co-worker Robert Stowbridge... RebekahFrost, neighbor of the Lawrence family... Robert Beardslee, grandson of Bob & Carolyn Beardslee andhusband of Jenna... Pattie Lawrence's cousin, Mark Hollahan… Tyler Moser, son of a friend of Dee &Greg Merrell... Mathew Dalton, nephew of Mark & Tracy Lord... Temple & Janet Ingram’s daughterKate Ingram... James Crowder, friend of Tom & Mike McNelley... Christopher Lehmann, son of MarkLehmann... Larry Roberman, brother of Lori Whitmire... Eric Huerta, nephew of Michael McNelley’sco-workers... Derek & Kristi Fisher's nephew, John Fisher...

Joys—Cody & Becca Sandahl welcomed a baby boy, Charles, on September 14th; Codywas a seminary intern at SHPC from 2006-2007—Maria Tissing’s test results for cancer havecome back clear—Ana Rosales and Alejandro Salazar were married on September 17, 2011in Piedras Negras, Mexico—Wildfires were stopped just at the boundary of PresbyterianPan American School in Kingsville TX; no damage, no injury—Mo & Tom O'Meara cele-

brated their 40th wedding anniversary on September 11th

Sorrows—Sybil Brady passed away recently; a memorial service was held at SHPC on September 16th—Bob Wilkes, father of Bo Wilkes and grandfather of Drake and Duncan, passed away suddenly on Septem-ber 7th

Please pray for—those who have lost so much in the recent fires—fire fighters, still working on thefire remains—Sally Jo Elliott, compression fracture of a vertebra—Terri, Fritz, and Haley Hocker, homecompletely destroyed in the fires—Vic Barnett, Rosemarie’s husband, mild stroke and hole in heart—Wayne Crawley’s doctors, to adjust his heart medicine so he can be completely comfortable—Bob Barker,upcoming hip implant—Greg Williford, recovering from surgery—Maxx Solansky, 4-yr-old just diagnosedwith leukemia—my family as we adjust to the loss of my grandma—Thurmon Borders, brother-in-law ofMartha & Jim Meador, ill with pneumonia—Sonny & Karen Wiese, Mary Lynn Sheirer’s friends; Sonny isreceiving hospice care and Karen is exhausted—Karen Branson, friend of Jamie May, recovering from brainsurgery—Victoria Bost, daughter-in-law of Laura Bost, complications of pregnancy—Gloria Drake’s friend,Glenda Hamilton, massive stroke—Austin, the city where we’re planted—SHPC and St. John’s Presbyteri-