Proverbs 19:2
Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

Ministries

Education

Children and Youth

  • Wednesday Church School: 3:45-5 p.m.
  • Faith Adventures (Confirmation) Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Adults

  • Text study Thursdays, 9 a.m. (studying Sunday’s lessons)

Scholarship Program

  • Scholarships are available to all members of the congregation, young and old alike, who are attending Church Camp, college, lay school, or other educational programs.

Outreach

  • Backpacks Program - filling backpacks for local needy school children with food for the weekend!  See pictures on Facebook!
  • Caritas... offers financial assistance with utility bills, gasoline, food and clothing vouchers, and helps navigate the "system" to meet other needs.  Supported by all churches in the local communities, based in Eagle River, WI.

Care Ministries

  • Prayer shawls
  • Home visitation
  • Christmas Caroling
  • Care packages for service men & Women
  • Mats for the Homeless

Worship and Music

  • Altar Guild
  • Assisting ministers, ushers, readers
  • Choir
  • Fellowship following worship, brunch 2nd Sunday every month
  • Counting
  • Lenten Prayer around the Cross Wednesday evenings during Lent, 5:30 p.m. soup supper, 6:30 service

Small Groups

  • Text study
  • Prayer Chain

Health and Wellness

  • Flu Clinic: Annually in the fall, usually October
  • Blood Drives: Four per year (Feb, May, Aug, and Nov)
  • Home Visits: Scheduled on an as needed basis.

Special Events

  • February Chili Dinner
  • 4th of July Popcorn Fest – free popcorn giveaway during 4th of July fireworks
  • Summer Social/Picnic – held the first or second Saturday after the 4th of July, featuring lunch and homemade pies
  • Christmas caroling
  • Lenten Soup suppers
  • Octoberfest - First Sunday in October
  • Thanksgiving Dinner

Missions We Support
  • Sight for the Children (sponsoring a medical missionary to Zambia and Namibia)
  • World Hunger
  • Local food pantries
  • Seasons of Life Hospice House
  • Tri-County Domestic Violence Program
  • Vital Links (sponsoring a ministry to Viet Nam)
  • Gospel House (sponsoring children at an orphanage in Viet Nam)
  • NATH (Frederick House)... homeless shelter in Rhinelander
  • Other local organizations serving the community.

 

News

Pastor Office Hours

Monday - Off

Tuesdays - As needed

Wednesdays - 9 AM to Noon and 3 - 5 pm

Thursday - 9 am - 1 pm

Fridays - 9 am - 1 pm

Saturday - As needed

Sunday - Worship

ALWAYS ON CALL!

Calendars

If you are looking for a calendar of events at Shepherd, please go into the latest newsletter, you will find two months' worth of calendars in each newsletter ...the current month and the upcoming month!  You will also find all kinds of information regarding upcoming events within the newsletter.  Enjoy....

Daily Golden Verse

2nd Timothy 3:16
Every scripture inspired of God [is] also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness.

Mission Statement

Empowered by the Holy Spirit and rooted in the Good News of Jesus Christ, we are a loving community that follows Jesus and seeks to hear the Word of God and practice it in our daily lives.