INSIDEMission .............................3True Student Ministries ....6Children & Family Ministries ..........................8Adult Ministry ...................9Connect, Concerns & Calendar .......................10Subscribe to this newsletter online at tinyurl.com/shpc-nl

Staff GuideLarry Coulter ... Senior PastorMike Killeen ......Assoc PastorBritta Dukes ......Assoc PastorTed Thulin ..........Assoc PastorSherry Smith .....Adult MinistryChris Gordon ........ Children’s Ministry

Beth Watson .....Music MinistryZack Uzzle ..........Music MinistryJosh Coulter ......Music MinistryPattie Lawrence ......Preschool DirectorBelva Koerth ...........Office MgrMary Aversa...Communication/ Business Director

One church, two locationsWilliam Cannon Campus:5226 W. William Cannon Dr.Brodie Campus:12420 Hewitt Lane

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July 2014 Issue 7

The Shepherd’s Watch

This summer, our worship series centers on King Solomon. After Solomon inherited the monarchy of Israel from his father David, he began the hard task of leading. As Solomon began his work, he quickly realized that he could not carry the weight of nation alone, so he began to worship and pray.

His first prayer was not for wealth or power, but for wisdom and a discerning heart.

Solomon’s writings reflect a life-time of thinking about wisdom and of God’s place in our search for wisdom. If you haven’t read the book of Proverbs, I hope in the month of July, you will read one chapter a day as part of your own journey in seeking wisdom.

If you did take the June challenge to read through the book of Proverbs, I have a new assignment. In July, read the book of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes is a departure from the Proverbs in that it is a rather melancholy look at Solomon’s struggle with despair in his search for meaning. He is at the end of his life, having become rich and powerful, but he has lost his way. Solomon now looks at all he has accomplished and pronounces it “meaningless.”

As Christians, we fast-forward to Jesus’ warning in the Gospels. “For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life.” In the midst of this melancholy, we find hope however, and this is the jewel of the book.

Add to your reading of Ecclesiastes this July Solomon’s third book, the Song of Solomon. This is a poem about a romantic, intoxicating love. (Maybe this is your “beach reading” and Ecclesiastes is your “back-to-work reading.”) The language in the book is filled with emotional rather than visual descriptions of the lovers. For instance, when Scripture says, “your hair is like a flock of goats” it is better to ask, “What are the lovers feeling?” rather than, “What does this look like?”

All in all, it is a different kind of study, but each Sunday, we will unpack what we’ve read and explore the rich lessons there.

Enjoy the long days--See you Sunday.

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There is perhaps no better joy for Shepherd of the Hills as a family of faith than seeing families growing closer through fellowship in the church. We have a terrific opportunity for SHPC families and friends to do exactly that over Labor Day.

SHPC’s Family Camp will take place Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st, and we’ll share meals, activities and play/relaxation time together from Saturday lunch through Monday breakfast.

The weekend will be a fun-filled mix of friends, food, worship, games, playing in the Guadalupe and swimming in the pool. Whether you want to play hard or

just relax, this weekend is for you!

We’ll be staying at the newly renovated Camp Capers in Comfort, TX. You have two options for accommodations at the camp, Lodge Room or Cabin.

Lodge Rooms:

Lodge rooms are hotel-style with two queen-sized beds and a private bathroom, and your linens are provided.

The lodge room rate is $170 per adult and $60 per child under 18 (or still in high school). Because the child rate essentially just covers the cost of meals, the lodge room rate is based on 2 adult campers in each room. We will not be able to make

exceptions on the lodge room rate.

Cabins:

Cabins have twin sized bunk beds and can sleep 12 people in each cabin with shared bathrooms. Campers must bring their own linens when staying in cabins.

The cabin rate is $100 per adult and $60 per child under 18 (or still in high school). We must have a minimum of 4 people in each cabin, and cabins that house more than 6 people will have a discounted adult rate of $90.

We truly hope all of our families consider kicking off fall with this time together to relax, play and worship!

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MISSIONWelcome Refugee Family!

The refuge family from Sudan arrived! It was a great experience to greet them at the airport and bring them to their new home. They were tired, happy and relieved after flying from Cairo to Miami to Houston and to Austin, all within two days.

In preparation, we had a crew who moved donated goods to the family’s apartment, set the apartment up, grocery-shopped, and made sure everything was homey and welcoming.

After the family arrived, we transported them to

appointments, helped them navigate the Capital Metro system, and took them to the Austin World Refugee Day celebration.

Thank you everyone who donated furniture, household goods, clothes, gift cards, toys and your time! We are all set with donated items!

To meet this family and help with transportation during the week and fun things during the weekends, please call Cathy Beard, 512-589-5634. There will be a couple of opportunities a week for the next few weeks.

Robin Simmonds, Matthew Cabello, and Julianna Cabello did a fantastic job of helping to make this apartment a welcoming home for the refugee family.

Getting Ready: Back to School Time at Manos de Cristo!You can support this annual

event with both time and treasure: there are many opportunities to volunteer during the 3 week event (July 28 – August 15) & just $30 will sponsor a child to prepare for school.

Glenn Dukes has blocked 35 spots for SHPC for those that can join to distribute school supplies and clothing on August 13th from 8am to 12pm. This is a great way for youth to serve as well as adults! We’re using VolunteerSpot to organize this group event.

To sign up in 3 easy steps:1. Click this link to go to our invitation

page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/kQboYx

2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)

3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. It’s that easy!

To volunteer for other dates/times, follow the volunteer link from the Back To School webpage http://manosdecristo.org/BTS2014.html

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Lily Lombardy to sign you up manually at 512.628.4202 or llombardi@manosdecristo.org

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HOLY SMOKES! Our BBQ was a Huge Success!The annual Holy Smokes BBQ was, once again, a

wonderful event with fantastic food and awesome fellowship at the new Brodie Campus Deck. This year, the Manchaca Fire Department joined us to judge the BBQ, then they gave kids a tour of the fire trucks afterward.

We even had a dedicated group who “camped out” overnight to smoke some of those awesome meats we all enjoyed at the event.

A very big “thank you” goes out to the fellowship committee and all those who helped cook, serve, prep the building and grounds, set up and clean up. We wouldn’t be able to put on events like this without you, and we are very grateful for all you did to make the Holy Smokes BBQ such a huge success!

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TRUE STUDENT MINISTRIES

Summer Fun with True Student MinistriesTrue kicked off summer with a

pool party for True High School and Jumpoline for True Tween and Middle.

More than 50 students and leaders blew off some end-of-school-year steam at Jumpoline

for the last True Tween and Middle of spring, Many of their high school leaders joined the fun as well, and everyone had a great time.

Many thanks to the Bourgeois family for hosting the pool party.

It was a fantastic gathering with graduates who will be heading off to college in the fall as well as incoming 9th through 12th graders.

True High School In the CityOur High School camp opportunity this summer is right here in

Austin where our students will join youth from all over Austin to serve the city of Austin in a variety of ways.

This week-long camp is coming up soon, so register right away at iamtrue.org!

Summer Worshipat Shepherd of the Hills

Worship Music FOOD

We hope you’ll be at our first ever Jazz Brunch! We’ll provide egg frittatas, coffee and juice. Bring a breakfast yummy to share...or just come.

Dress will be casual, the music will be special and the fellowship will be awesome. Great Music, Great Preaching, Great Food!

Questions? Email beth@shpc.orgThere will be no worship at Brodie

Campus on July 6th.

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CHILDREN & FAMILIESThank You VBS Volunteers!

June 16th through 20th, we had a fantastic time Building With God at VBS, thanks to our Crew of awesome volunteers. We had many, many adults and students helping with our PreK to 3rd

graders to create a super-fun week.We crafted, we danced, we “science-ed,” we played games, but most importantly, we

celebrated and shared God’s great big love for all of us. Thanks for a fantastic week!

Brodie Campus

UpStreet kids wish you all a happy

summer!

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ADULT MINISTRYADULT MINISTRY

Piece on Earth QuiltersIt has been so much fun to be a part of this group! As we have been working to develop our skills, the

fellowship has created friendships and quilts.We only have four more Saturdays in this calendar year before we call it a ‘wrap’. In October we will turn over

our handmade gifts of love to the SHPC Prime Timers to put into their Christmas boxes. We would like for you to join us at the Valli and Kim Quilt Store in Dripping Springs on Saturday, July 26th from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. We will have a ‘mini-quilt’ show of the finished pieces, so please drop in to view our progress and to lend us support and encouragement. For directions go to the web site: www.valliandkim.com or for more information about this group contact Dee Merrell: dee-shpc@merrell.org or 512-829-4352.

BINGO & BOOK SWAP Sunday, July 6th, after the 11:00 service, we will

enjoy playing Bingo while eating lunch in the William Cannon FMC. Bring a vegetable, salad, or dessert (or all three!), and we will provide brisket. We will also have a book swap.

We will be taking reservations to determine how much brisket to order, but reservations are not required. So come join the fun!

POSSIBLE NEW CLASSES!We have had some requests for an evening Jesus in

the Gospels class and also an evening Disciple 2 class. With enough interest, these would probably be scheduled Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Wm. Cannon campus.

Please contact Sherry Smith at sherry@shpc.org if you are interested in these or any other Disciple classes or times.

Fellowship Lunch BunchThe PrimeTime Lunch Bunch will meet at Schmidt's

BBQ in Bee Caves on Saturday, July 19th at ll:30 am. For reservations contact Jeanette or Gordon Box at 512-280-7751 or by email at boxgordon@yahoo.com or dresserbess32@yahoo.com. Let Jeanette or Gordon know if you need a ride.

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Anniversaries and BirthdaysANNIVERSARIESJul 01 Bill & Charissa Ellis, Carol & Larry CunninghamJul 03 Dave & Sherry Smith, Jeff & Allison Gerold,

Joyce Davis & Mike HagyeJul 04 Roger & Candice KeenJul 05 Alan & Lisa Teeple, Eric & Kathleen ManchinJul 06 Joel & Rhonda CabelloJul 10 Jeffery Owen & Allison JunkinJul 16 Clint & Michelle Batte, Rusty Ray & Jodie

Dunbar-RayJul 18 Chris & Chris GordonJul 19 Chuck & Alma MooreJul 20 Robert Vela & Deborah RichJul 22 Dick & Gayle Grance, Kim & Ron SellersJul 24 Troy & Holly SpinkJul 25 Jennifer & Kyle DeSantisJul 26 Bill & Jane Hall, Jim & Martha Meador,

Marcey & Jason FrenchJul 27 Bill & Connie Trevillion, Greg & Rhonda BilesJul 31 Kent & Marisa Stromberg

SILVER ANNIVERSARIES Jul 01 Steve & Cathy BeardJul 03 Marc & Anne KirschJul 22 Jeff & Kerry Long, Steve & DeAnne Pearson

BIRTHDAYSJul 01 Cece Eklund, Kimbol Soques, Brianna

WomackJul 02 Clare Branson, Drew Chalberg, Kim Coulter,

Hadley GilhamJul 03 Mary Aversa, Liz Boyce, Suzanne Gross,

Kristen May, Lauren May, Olivia WarrenJul 04 Alan Combs, Maria NgalamulumeJul 05 Margaret Roberts, Madison Taylor, Lisa

Teeple, Beth WatsonJul 06 Josh Budd, Curtis Cline, Becca Thompson,

Laura Towler

Jul 07 Rhonda Cabello, Tom Harkness, Megan Hauck

Jul 08 Kristie Cantu, Kelly SchillerJul 09 Maryellen Albertson, Nate Goulding, Rory

Peterson, Cynthia VandeGardeJul 10 Courtney Hackett, Tish PietschJul 11 Don Barrett, Brittany Cantu, Louis Cantu,

Karen Cox, Wayne GonzalezJul 12 Emily Bell, Dylan MacAllister, Jeff PetersonJul 13 Jason Addison, Becki Breed, Linda HargroveJul 14 Luke Buffler, Charlie Holmes, Jimmy Holmes,

Tyler PenrodJul 15 Laurel Calhoun, Oscar Erlanson, Sarah

Golliher, Grace Henderson, Bruce Litteaur, Joe Tracy

Jul 16 Tamara Bell, Katie Bonnin, Aaron Craig, Jack Floyd, Gary Gibbs, Karen Greathouse, Ken Lauber, Gail Viebig

Jul 17 Caden Brown, Julia Domicoli, David Erps, Brenda Gonzales, Sue Lagerquist

Jul 18 Tommie Bates, Mike Brady, Allen GunterJul 19 Aidan Garcia, Mollie Hicks, Baker PettyJul 20 Margaret Fetty, Carlen Floyd, Molly

WentworthJul 21 Cami Carr, Anne Primeaux, Jason Sanchez,

Andrew Schroeder, Adrienne VoskampJul 22 Judy LitteaurJul 23 Joanna Farwell, Rachel Hakim, Mindy

Henderson, George Simpson, Carol WadeJul 24 Jon-Marc Garcia, Bill Lindsey, James

McDaniel, Joyce Stewart, Stan WadeJul 25 Al Lepley, LaDair WrightJul 26 Jessica MeyerJul 27 Cameron Bell, Ernie Lopez, Greg Merrell,

Chester WuestJul 28 Mary Cognetti, Matt FletcherJul 29 Abby Brady, Julie Countess, George

Cozart, Mark LordJul 30 Tom McNelley, Kristy RuizJul 31 Susan Fields, Lauren Laird, Alan Teeple

Joys—Kristine Kobs and Melinda Silva along with big sister Estella, welcome Cash William, born on June 9th—Davis Quill Cooper, first child of Slade & Courtney Cooper, was born June 6th—Jason Mills, son-in-law of Gaston Broyles & Junie Ledbetter, finished his overseas deployment and is safely back with family—micro-preemies Colton and Quincy Goins continue miraculous improvement after their very early birth to Ben & Ravelle Goins

Sorrows — Karen Thompsen’s aunt, Hilda Robertson, passed away June 17th—Marie Velliquette passed away May 31st

Please pray for—Mark Schroeder, hospitalized for testing—Jim Riggs, health concerns—Julie & Robert Claypool, ongoing health concerns for Julie, financial stability and housing for the couple—Connie Schroeder’s father, Jim Bennett, improving after recent health scare— Rebecca McCoy, hospitalized—Roz Seiler, home and recovering following surgery—Sid MacAllister, upcoming outpatient surgery—The Gilchrists’ friend, Lee Ahlbrandt, upcoming surgery—Pat Haag, recovering from surgical complications—Garland “Griff” Griffith, new living situation—Sid MacAllister, wasp sting to face—Teena Menning, friend of Bob & Carolyn Beardslee, major surgery—Helen Carr, mother of Pat Seyfarth, injured in fall—Gloria Drake’s family friends, Sara & Josh Phillips, new missionaries to New Guinea—Modena Dailey, health concerns—Glen Vorwerk, traveling with doctors’ permission—Trinka Miller, recovering from surgery—Jessica Wade, health concerns—Rebekah Hidrogo, healing—Modena Dailey’s sons Darin, hospitalized and David, health concerns—Chester Wuest, recovering from a fall following recent hospitalization—Rosemarie Barnett, injured in a fall—Vic Barnett, breathing issues—Marian Brock, daughter of Bill & Madeline, surgery—Madeline Brock, safe travels—Dan Bjeletich health concerns—Karen Thompsen’s friend, Chris Salsbury, cancer—Glen Vorwerk, husband of Linda, hospitalized—Tish Pietsch’s mother, Judi Corbitt, surgery—Pattie Lawrence’s friend Jenny Garcia, beginning chemotherapy—Howard Haberman, recovering from illness—Karmen Miller’s husband Jeff, recovering following hospitalization—Sally Schilstra, continuing health concerns—The family of Tom O’Meara’s friend Dudley Fowler, who passed away last week—Liz Flynn’s father, serious illness—Bob & Carolyn Beardslee’s oldest son, Bill, recovering at home following injury——Austin, the city where we’re planted—Pastor Alfred Mtonga, his family, and Manyamula CCAP Church—Pastor Chimwemwe Mhango and his family—Pastor Clement Munthali and his family—Pastor Kenneth Muyila and his family—Ronica Ngulube

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Please add to your prayers...

Please pray for our leaders and our loved ones in the military…Members of the Armed Forces and all world leaders involved in

war zone crises including: David Floto, son of Carl Floto & Ruth Ann Widner… John Fisher, nephew of Derek & Kristi Fisher… … Jose Fernandez, friend of Gaston & Junie Broyles and graduate of PPAS… Mitch Guile, friend of Eddie & Stacey Reynolds… Teddy Sweredoski, friend of Stan & Jessica Wade… … Kate Ingram, daughter of Temple & Janet Ingram… Christopher Lehmann, son of Mark Lehmann…. Larry Roberman, brother of Lori Whitmire…

1 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Icing On the Cake, offsite 3 Thursday 10 a.m. Association of Retired Christian Men

(ACRM), W-Library4 Friday Office Closed for Independence Day6 Sunday NO WORSHIP AT BRODIE 10 a.m. Independence Jazz Brunch 12:15 p.m. Bingo/Book Swap Potluck,

W-FMC7 Monday 9 a.m. Preschool Camp: Continuing

through Friday, 7/ 11 8 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Icing On the Cake, offsite 10 Thursday 10 a.m. Association of Retired Christian Men

(ACRM), W-Library14 Monday 9 a.m. Preschool Camp: Continuing

through Friday, 7/ 18 15 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Icing On the Cake, offsite 7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, W-A17 Thursday 10 a.m. Association of Retired Christian Men

(ACRM), W-Library 10 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, W-A 1:30 p.m. Women’s Book Club, W-821 Monday City Serve High School Camp Begins,

Continuing through Friday, 7/2522 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Icing On the Cake, offsite 24 Thursday 10 a.m. Association of Retired Christian Men

(ACRM), W-Library26 Saturday GUATEMALA MISSION DEPARTS 10 a.m. Piece on Earth Quilters, offsite27 Sunday NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE28 Monday 9 a.m. Preschool Camp: Continuing

through Friday, 8/1

SHPC March Calendar HighlightsRooms are at our William Cannon Campus (W) or

Brodie Campus (B). For complete calendar, including updates to

rooms and times, visit calendar.shpc.org.