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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Upcoming Summer Events

May 21, 2015
Here are some great opportunities for your children this summer at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Shoreview! 

Shepherd of the Hills Website
Summer Program Brochure

Playdatez- various times during the summer
Send your preschooler to spend a morning making new friends, exploring art,
cooking, playing games, and more!  Attend one or attend them all! This is a great
opportunity to become oriented with preschool and the preschool staff prior to
school starting in the fall.
Dates: Wednesdays, June 10 & 24; July 1 & 29; and August 5
Age: 3‐5 years (must be potty‐trained)
Location:  Shepherd of the Hills Preschool
Time: 9 a.m.‐noon
Min: 10 children
Max: 20 children
Cost: $15 per class
Register: one week in advance
Contact: Jilene Ylonen

Vacation Bible School (VBS) 
Preschool/Elementary 
Vacation Bible School (VBS): June 15 - 18

Age: Age 3 - Grade 6 (grade completed)
Dates: June 15‐18
Time: 9:00 a.m.‐noon
Location: Shepherd of the Hills
Cost: $30 per kiddo *scholarships available
Minimum: 50
Contact: Jilene Ylonen, 651.483.6885

Everest VBS, where kids learn to conquer challenges with God’s mighty power! This amazing adventure will help kids explore God’s incredible power and love for His children.

Each day kids will learn something new about God:
Day 1: God has the power to provide.
Day 2: God has the power to comfort.
Day 3: God has the power to heal.
Day 4: God has the power to forgive and love us forever.

Everest: Conquering God's Mighty Power: June 15 - 17
All 1‐6th graders are invited to make it a full day, by staying for the afternoon following VBS on Monday through Wednesday. Led by the caring and well‐trained Green Lake staff and supported by our church staff, the afternoon Day Camp experience will consist of Bible study, music, crafts, and games. Wrapped around the theme, "God Does MARVELous Things!" and using Romans 8:28 as our guide, we will grow and see God workin our daily lives.

"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called
according to his purpose."
—Romans 8:28

Those who participate in VBS in the morning and stay for Day Camp will need a lunch those three days. You do not need to participate in VBS to register for Day Camp. Friends are encouraged and welcome to register with your son/daughter.

Discovering God in Marvelous Things: June 15 -17
Age: 1st‐6th Grade (grade completed)
Dates: June 15‐17
Time: 12:00‐3:00 p.m.
Location: Shepherd of the Hills
Cost: $20.00 per kiddo *scholarships available
Contact: Jilene Ylonen, 651.483.6885

Summer Cookout and VBS Program- June 17
The Shepherd of the Hills congregation is invited to join us for a summer cookout and the VBS program on
Wednesday evening, June 17. The cookout starts at 5:30 in Shepherd's Hall and the program of drama and music performed by the preschool‐ 5th grade students (grades completed) and their leaders starts at 7:00 p.m. There is a nominal cost for the cookout.

Summer Musical: July 6 - Friday, July 
Unify your children's choir as they “survive” the challenges of Henotes Island in We Are United, a musical island adventure featuring fun original songs your kids will love performing. Based on the 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 theme “one body, many parts,” six castaways compete on the island to win the “grand prize,” only to
discover that the real way to win is to work together as one in Christ. With clever “jungle-feel” songs and a suspenseful script-perfect for performing any time of the year--your kids will learn the importance of keeping the bond of unity in Jesus Christ no matter what the circumstances.
Date: Monday July 6‐Friday July 10
Age: 1st–8th grade (grade completed)
Location: Shepherd of the Hills
Time: 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
MIN: 25 children *If the minimum is not reached by Friday, June 7 the musical will be canceled.
Cost: $50 per child, $100 family max.
Register by: Sunday, June 17
Contact: Jilene Ylonen, 651.483.6885