Worship is the heart of what we do at Shepherd of the Hills. We gather every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and occasionally for
special services.
What to expect
Before Worship
When you come in the red double doors just off our parking lot,
expect
to see some
friendly faces and to receive a warm
welcome. You will
be given a worship bulletin,
which will describe
the order of worship.
If you have children under the age of 3, you
may choose to take them downstairs to our fellowship hall and
our professionally
staffed nursery. When you are ready, find a
place where you are comfortable sitting,
find a red worship book
(they are located in or near all seating),
and listen to the music
as we prepare to begin.
During Worship
Pr. Katie Hines-Shah and our worship leaders will start the service at about 10:00 a.m.. We are a liturgical church, which means
that the service will follow a similar format from week to week. We often begin the service with some kind of responsive reading and singing. At most services, there will be readings from
the Bible, music from our choir, and reflections from the pastor for children and adults. There will be time for singing and praying.
After the Children’s Message, children under the age of 12 usually leave to attend our Godly Play Montessori-style education program. Children return to their families in time for Holy Communion, a simple meal of bread that is broken and wine that is
poured out. All are welcome at the communion table. The service concludes with more singing and a blessing. To find out more about programs and activities for children at Shepherd of the Hills, please see our Children page.
After Worship
People usually catch up and visit with each other for a time after worship. New visitors are greeted and brought into
conversation. Each week a volunteer provides some kind of snack to go with fairly-traded coffee. The children often go downstairs to our play structure while their parents visit. Plenty of laughter, handshakes, and hugs are shared, along with occasional tears.
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