Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Here we are in the middle of summer, and I am grateful to write this note to you in the midst of all the […]
By Dabney Gomes It was already late morning when we pulled onto the dirt road leading into the village. My throat constricted as I saw the familiar scene: the church […]
Guatemala has a story to tell in terms of street vibrancy and activity. If the traveler is only looking at their environment through a first-world lens, they’ll miss the lesson to be learned.
Hi partners and friends, Our pace slowed a touch in June, but it can still be categorized as “busy.” Undoubtedly, our Rent Assistance #4 program brought new neighbors to BFA, […]
December 5, 2023 AUSTIN CITY LUTHERANS “More, Better, Together” Ministries Serving Low-Income Neighbors – Winter 2023 Greetings in Christ’s Name from Austin City Lutherans! We are the ELCA congregations in […]
Developing Missions has designated funds to support 2 young adults in the Upbring BeREAL program. These funds come from your gifts to the Ministry and Mission Fund and special offerings […]
June 2023 PROGRAM UPDATES Thanks to the generous gift from Shepherd of the Hills, BeREAL has added two young adults to the program. The first young adult has just graduated […]
The Current Struggle to Supply BFA with Food Bread for All (BFA) is a food pantry supported by Shepherd of the Hills through Austin City Lutherans (ACL), a group consisting […]
Fall 2022 – Ministry Updates Bread For All Food Pantry – We’re busier than ever, with about 100 neighbors served eachMonday during the 90-minute distribution (5-6:30 p.m.). We estimate overall […]
Events and Updates * Mariposa Family Learning Center has its annual fall fundraising dinner on Friday, October 21, 6 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Tickets are $20, […]
Bread for All Monthly Report-August 2022 August had five distribution Mondays. We had one of our highest new registrant rates at 25 percent – it’s usually 20 percent. We also […]
Rebeccas Guengerich, Spiritual and Wellness Director, represented Shepherd of the Hills as a delegate to the SouthWest Texas Synod Convention. Here are some of the highlights and exciting new ministries. […]