Dear Friends and Members of Shepherd of the Hills,

What a peaceful joy this Lenten season is.  I recognize that depending on what is currently going on in your life that this spring season can feel less than peaceful.  However, this is why we take special time away from the chaos of this world to retreat to the fellowship hall and sanctuary to receive a peace the world cannot give.  

We have three more mid-week Lenten services tomorrow, March 11th, and March 18th and 25th.  I encourage you to come and retreat, both on Wednesdays but also on Sundays.  Hear God’s Word.  It is a word that breaths life and peace.  It is a word that challenges and confronts.  It is a word that we need.  I look forward to partaking in this encouraging word with you as we prepare to celebrate together on Holy Week.  

Holy Week services are as follows.  

— 6:30 PM Maundy Thursday (The celebration of Jesus serving his disciples and us in the washing of feet and the institution of the Lord’s Supper)

— 6:30 PM Good Friday (The celebration and remembrance of that act which is our salvation and hope…the crucifixion of our Lord.)

— 7:00 PM Saturday Easter Vigil at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Roswell (ILC is hosting the vigil and I will be preaching.)

— 7:15 AM Easter Sunrise Service (We tell of the Resurrection of our Lord in the quiet hours of the morning, singing and celebrating in the outdoor pavilion.)

—10:30 AM Sunday Divine Service of the Resurrection (We receive the proclamation that Jesus has defeated sin, death and the devil.  We sing and celebrate with the fanfare of the heavenly host the good news that we know that our Redeemer lives!)

In His Love and Service,

Pastor Rust