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Youth Blog – May 2023
Hello Shepherd of the Mountains! It me again Jordanelle! I don’t know about the rest of you,…
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Youth Blog – April 2023 by Jordanelle
Hello Shepherd of the Mountains Family! It has been a very snowy winter, but it is finally…
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Church and Politics?
Years ago, a woman stormed up to me after worship and told me she was angered by…
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Calling for Transition Team Nominations
Dear Shepherd of the Mountains - We are seeking nominations for the Transition Team! The Transition Team…
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Youth Blog by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hey Shepherd of the Mountains! It’s Jordanelle again! I am so excited to be continuing to connect…
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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,…
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Change is Good… by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hey Shepherd of the Mountains! It’s Jordanelle! As many of you know I am newly in college…
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Transition Update – September 4, 2022
Shepherd of the Mountains Mission Statement: God has called us to be in the mountains for good,…
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Pastoral Transition
Transition Update - August 14, 2022 The Shepherd of the Mountains Council met at the Vecchi home…
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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…
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YOUTH BLOG by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hey Shepherd of the Mountains it’s Jordanelle! It’s been a crazy couple of months for me. Between…
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April 2022 ~ Don’t be a Squirrel
Many years ago I wrote about some squirrels in my yard. Yesterday I took a moment to…
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March 2022 ~ Less Anger, More Health
Have you ever been angry? I know I have. I suspect most, if not all of us,…
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February 2022 ~ Come, Lord Jesus
The season of Lent is nearly upon us. During Lent, as I recall Jesus’ journey to the…
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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…
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January 2022 ~ A Blessed New Year!
Welcome to the New Year! Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions? I cannot speak for you,…
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December 2021 ~ The Season of Advent ~ Hope
One of my favorite authors, Gail Ramshaw, wonderfully describes Advent realistically and, yet, with plenty of hope. …
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Youth Blog by Jordanelle Mugridge
Hello youth and fellow members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church! It’s me Jordanelle again! This…
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“Staying Connected” by Jordanelle Mugridge
November 12, 2021 Hello youth and fellow members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church! It’s me…
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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…
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June 2021 ~ Welcome!
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you. - Romans 15:7 My parents taught me…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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November 2020 ~ Thanks be to God
Have you heard someone say, “God helps those who help themselves”? Most folks think that saying comes…
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October 2020 ~ Listen and Understand
Throughout history there have been challenging times. And today we live in a challenging time, don’t we?…