Shepherd of the Mountains Blog
Youth Blog – May 2023
Hello Shepherd of the Mountains! It me again Jordanelle! I don’t know about the rest of you,…
Youth Blog – April 2023 by Jordanelle
Hello Shepherd of the Mountains Family! It has been a very snowy winter, but it is finally…
Church and Politics?
Years ago, a woman stormed up to me after worship and told me she was angered by…
Calling for Transition Team Nominations
Dear Shepherd of the Mountains - We are seeking nominations for the Transition Team! The Transition Team…
Youth Blog by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hey Shepherd of the Mountains! It’s Jordanelle again! I am so excited to be continuing to connect…
January 2023 ~ Message from Pastor Rob
As much as I’m enjoying all the important worship during Advent/Christmas/New Year at Shepherd of the Mountains,…
Change is Good… by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hey Shepherd of the Mountains! It’s Jordanelle! As many of you know I am newly in college…
Transition Update – September 4, 2022
Shepherd of the Mountains Mission Statement: God has called us to be in the mountains for good,…
Pastoral Transition
Transition Update - August 14, 2022 The Shepherd of the Mountains Council met at the Vecchi home…
May 2022 ~ “Awake to the Light of Christ”
Many years ago, I traveled to Green Valley, Arizona to visit my Aunt Dolores who was slowly…
YOUTH BLOG by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hey Shepherd of the Mountains it’s Jordanelle! It’s been a crazy couple of months for me. Between…
April 2022 ~ Don’t be a Squirrel
Many years ago I wrote about some squirrels in my yard. Yesterday I took a moment to…
March 2022 ~ Less Anger, More Health
Have you ever been angry? I know I have. I suspect most, if not all of us,…
February 2022 ~ Come, Lord Jesus
The season of Lent is nearly upon us. During Lent, as I recall Jesus’ journey to the…
YOUTH BLOG ~ Welcome to the New Year!
Hello youth and fellow members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church! It’s me Jordanelle again! It’s…
January 2022 ~ A Blessed New Year!
Welcome to the New Year! Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? I cannot speak for you,…
December 2021 ~ The Season of Advent ~ Hope
One of my favorite authors, Gail Ramshaw, wonderfully describes Advent realistically and, yet, with plenty of hope. …
Youth Blog by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hello youth and fellow members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church! It’s me Jordanelle again! This…
“Staying Connected” by Jordanelle Mugridge
November 12, 2021 Hello youth and fellow members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church! It’s me…
November 2021 ~ The Light of Jesus
This year the last Sunday in November is the first Sunday in Advent. An image repeated over…
October 2021 ~ Doubt, Faith
This past summer, as I had conversations with strangers about faith, I soon observed that the line…
June 2021 ~ Welcome!
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. - Romans 15:7 My parents taught me…
May 2021 ~ Optimistic
When it comes to spirituality there are faithful people who are “true optimists.” That is, they demonstrate…
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR STEVE ~ Regarding future in-person Worship Services
Dear Members and Friends of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, I know we long to return…
April 2021 ~ Chosen and Loved
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear…
March 2021 ~ Let’s Dance!
I am not good at dancing. In fact, I am terrible at dancing…just ask my life partner,…
February 2021 ~ The New Year!
Happy New Year! I cannot speak for you, but as bad as everybody remembers the year 2020,…
January 2021 ~ A People Gathered by God
Recently I was purging my church files when I came upon an article from the Archives of…
December 2020 ~ A Christmas Mystery, Known Only to God
I read a story found in “Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany: Stories and Reflections on the Sunday Readings”…
November 2020 ~ Thanks be to God
Have you heard someone say, “God helps those who help themselves”? Most folks think that saying comes…
How to Create a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy
In today’s competitive landscape, having a well-structured marketing strategy is crucial for businesses of all sizes. A…