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December 2008


Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church
2000 Ptarmigan Trail
Estes Park, CO 80517
The Rev. Keith Prekker, Pastor


Call Us (970) (586-3900)


travel directions ...

from highway 34, 3/4 mile North on Dry Gulch Road.


Please join us for our scheduled events:
Sunday Church Service, 9:00 AM
Coffee "hour," 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Adult Forum, and Youth Group (when scheduled)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

For a list of Events during the coming week please check the "Bulletin" page.

The Lutheran Malaria Initiative, is an unprecedented collaborative effort among the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Lutheran World Relief to mobilize the nearly 8 million Lutherans in the United States to join the battle against malaria -- a preventable and treatable disease that kills more than one million people a year. Our Youth (from SMLC) are raising funds the ELCA will match, to contribute to this humanitarian project.

Brenden and his associates explain the Youth
Challenge project to the Congregation.
Children from Malawi, receiving food gifts.
Preparing to greet departing members after services.

Pastor Prekker offering Band Aids.
Phyllis Eggers plays the
"Prelude CWM Rhondda"—Arr. P. Manz
Welcome back, Phyllis!

Gary and two happy guys! Why we wonder?



Terry and Leif.

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A portion of Pastor Prekker's Weekend.

The Men's Breakfast Club, Saturday.
Offering a Children's "Talk," Sunday
Sunday, January 31st
Our Musical Offering today (January 31st) was "The Prayer."
Lori Burnham and Bob Gunn were the soloists, accompanied by Phyllis Eggers.

We thank Lori, Phyllis and Bob for sharing their talent with us.
Please click below to listen.

January 17th, a few members of the Congregation.

Our Leaders, planning their next move!
Tina and Matt!
Soon these "treats' will vanish!

Pastor Bill Behrens, with Kris and Laura.
The discussion is - "Healthy Congregations"
A couple of charming ladies!
WOMEN OF THE ELCA
Thank Offering Service

Quilts made by the Ladies of SMLC
Mary Banken speaking.
These quilts will be given to the needy.

Nancy Knoll reading the lessons of the day.
SMLC Quilters.
Marty Groskreutz doing a reading.

You are invited to join us for worship each Sunday, at 9:00 AM. We practice open communion at SMLC. All Christians who believe Christ is truly present in the Sacrament, under the forms of bread and wine, are welcome at the Lord's Table. Your participation in the Eucharist is by Christ's gracious invitation, not obligation. Following our worship service please join us in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments.
A few historical notes.
Our congregation first gathered for services in 1989 at St. Bartholomew's Church, meeting only twice a month.

On May 25, 1997, Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (SMLC) was officially recognized by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America as a congregation of the Rocky Mountain Synod.

On June 29, 2008, a Service of Dedication was held for the church building, the first for SMLC!


Grace Matters: The Final Benediction April 12, 2009, was the Evangelical Lutheran Church's in America final broadcast of new programs for its radio ministry.

Please note past programs are available on the Web site at www.gracematters.org.

To hear "Grace Matters" from their web site. Click here.

Hand in Hand Web Blog
The ELCA Web Blog contains up to the minute news about people doing the Lord's work throughout the world. We invite you to check the news for yourself, it's impressive!

from the Luther Seminary. To learn more please click here.
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2000 Ptarmigan Trail
Estes Park, Co 80517
970-586-3900
pastor@smlc.us
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