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Through our prayer list, our community can pray for others and submit their own requests for prayer or care. Prayer List & Request Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church offers a variety of ways for its members to come together in prayer and support one another. Through our prayer list, our community can pray for others and submit their own requests for prayer or care. Prayer List Prayer Request Form Care Request Form Peace Prayer Almighty, ever-living God, In whose hand lies every living heart, Look with favor, we pray, On those who have authority over us, That through all the world, the assurance of peace. May be made secure. —-Amen PRAYER LIST Prayers for Healing & Support Nicole Marschall, friend of Jane Hansen Reese Hanson, granddaughter of Ed and Becky Hanson Jim Wehri, Dawn Vacik's dad Erica Haugen, daughter of Cory & Tony Haugen Annabelle, Stacy Boyer's Niece Linda Anderson Brad Patchin Robert Hall, friend of Scott and Jo Sindelar Breck Stovern Blair Haesly, daughter of Linda Anderson Erica Keimig George Doheny Rita Horkey Donna Schiff Bob Breeschoten Sue Galazen Maria Lambert Renee Clark Jack Wolstenholm Marilyn Anderson Anna, friend of Sherrie Consoer Mason DeMuse, Kristi Peck's grandson Sheri Epps, Jane Hansen's goddaughter Mother of Ann Janisch Carol Vilendrer Mark Torgerson, friend of Bob and Geri Greeley Trevor Epps and family Tim Emerson, friend of Ken and Kari Unruh George & Tina Wheatcroft John, brother of Ann Janisch Joseph Welter, father of Brett Welter Kristina Hammitt, daughter of Sharon Van Wilgen Jon Miller Lynnsy Kamrud Connie Lano Jessica McMann, daughter of Tom and Alice Handrich Lily Norris, daughter of Stephanie Norris Gary Marshall, friend of Jane Hansen Laurie Carlson Greg Clark, Wayne Clark's son Liam Peterson Prayers for Comfort Family and friends of Bill Christian upon his passing Craig Miller, family and friends upon the passing of Craig's wife Debi Kalai Larson, family and friends upon the passing her mother-in-law Gina Gertner, friends and family upon the passing of her nephew Ben Whelan PRAYER REQUEST FORM First Name Last Name Email Phone How are you connected to SOLLC? Choose an option Prayer Request For Are they connected to SOLLC? Choose an option Has the family given permission? Choose an option What is your relationship with the person to be prayed for? Details as to reason or nature of need for prayer request: Publication Options / Confidentiality Choose an option How can we support you? Choose an option Submit Prayer Request Form Submitted Care Form CARE REQUEST FORM Please fill out our Care form below to let us know how we can help support you. If this is an urgent Pastoral manner, please call 952-230-2988 to reach the Pastor on call. First Name Last Name Email Phone How are you connected to SOLLC? Choose an option How can we support you? Choose an option How can we help? Submit Care Request Prayer Request Form Submitted

Join Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake for worship, events, music, and more. All are welcomed and loved! OPEN HEARTS. OPEN MINDS. OPEN TABLE. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we will meet you there. Values Worship I'm New Prayer List & Request SUNDAY WORSHIP at 9am & 10:30m | LIVESTREAM during both services Welcome to Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA Shepherd of the Lake is an ELCA Lutheran church with a vibrant and connected congregation, located in Prior Lake, Minnesota, working together to figure out what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st century. We offer a variety of worship options, programs, and events for everyone of all ages, genders, and life circumstances, and are committed to being a place where you know that you are loved, valued, and welcomed - just as you are. No matter where you are in life... Children Adult Middle School Family High School Life Events ...We'll meet you where you are. Whether you're looking to join a church, wanting to get involved, going through a rough time, or even questioning your faith, Shepherd of the Lake is here for you. I'm New Care & Support Community Life Faith Questions Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to be a member to participate in activities at SOLLC? Membership is not required to worship with us or be involved here. Do you have a nursery? We currently do not have a nursery. We do, however, have spaces during worship that have been created for little ones. There is a wiggle area in the upper sanctuary with toys and chairs, a room in the lower sanctuary where kids and parents can gather, and we have tables and chairs in the lower worship area for families to sit together while children color, play or read. Can I take Communion if I am not Lutheran? Yes, all are welcome to participate in Communion here at SOLLC. Can I rent space? Yes, you can. Please contact Kari Unruh at kariunruh@sollc.org (mailto:kariunruh@sollc.org)for more information. How do I get a name on the prayer list? Follow this link (https://apinchofmarketing.wixsite.com/sollc/prayer-list-request)and simply add the name. View all FAQs 5,000+ Active in the Church Youth Participants 605+ Community Events 294+

Life groups at Shepherd of the Lake are a great way to connect with others in the same stage of life, that have similar passions or are interested in new learning opportunities. Life Groups Life Groups are a great way to grow in your relationship with God and with other people who: Are in the same stage in life Have similar passions for service or connection Are interested in extended learning opportunities Or some combination of the three! If you would like to join a SOLLC Life Group, check out our opportunities below. HIKING CLUB Monthly, Various dates/times Love to get outdoors and hike? Join the SOLLC Hiking Club! This group will try new hikes all year round, sharing and reflecting together as we hike. Hikes will generally be 2-3.5 miles in length, potentially working up to some bigger hikes depending on the location & time of year. We'll try to generally stay local, but are open to the possibility of making a bigger hiking trip once a year. Upcoming Hikes: Sat, March 21, 9:30-11am - Cleary Lake Park Sat, April 18, 9:30-11am - Murphy Hanrehan Park Sat, May 30, 9:30-11am - Spring Lake Park Contact Leah Felsenthal for more info on the group or sign up to go to individual events on the SOLLC event page. EMPTY NESTERS DINNER CLUB 26/27 Kick-off Meeting - April 28, 6-7pm If you are interested in connecting with others over a delicious meal, this might be the group for you! Dinner groups are formed of 8 people who will dine together once a month for one year. If you are interested in learning more or joining the fun, please contact Shannon Hoffmann THEOLOGY ON TAP Monthly (October - April) Begins Mon, Oct. 6, 2025 One topic. One brew. One hour. This group meets the first Monday of each month from at Badger Hill Brewing from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm from October through April. No need to sign up. Join the group as you are able or contact Pastor Mollie to learn more. HELPING HANDS Various Dates and Times Helping Hands is a life group and a service team rolled into one. Our Helping Hands team provides various types of support and maintenance around the SOLLC building and grounds. Some of their past projects include painting, repairing, organizing, gardening, mulching and creatively solving needs from each ministry. If you have time and passion for this type of service, please reach out to Keith Wanttaja . MUSIC MINISTRY We have a variety of ways for people to participate in music, no matter the level of experience, whether it's singing in a choir, ringing the bells, rocking out with the band, or taking music lessons. See our music options. WOMEN, WELLNESS & NATURE Monthly This group offers women the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and the holistic benefits of nature while engaging in fun, planned activities! The group meets monthly. Upcoming Events: Mar 19, 6:30-7:30pm: Spring Equinox Yoga Yogi Kelly Larson will lead the group in a yoga class to honor the arrival of Spring in the Upper Great Room at SOLLC. Email Cathy if you plan to attend. Apr 15, 5:30-6:30pm: Sounds of Spring Wellness Walk + Boathouse Brothers Gathering Meet at Spring Lake Regional Park at 5:30 pm. This is a Three Rivers Public Event and free of charge. The group will enjoy a 2 mile guided walk with a brief wellness activity at the midpoint. SOLLC Women Wellness & Nature will then gather at Boathouse Brothers Brewery to socialize. Let Deb Hoger or Cathy Connor-Pearson know if you are attending and sign up here. May 27, 6:30-8pm: Birds & Turtles Hike Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve Enjoy a peaceful sunset hike around Minnregs Lake within Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve. We'll learn about the endangered Blanding's turtle and its nesting habits and take time for some spring birding along the trail. Bring binoculars if you have them to spot birds and wildlife as the evening light settles over the lake. Please bring a water bottle, bug spray if you'd like, and note that there is no restroom at this trailhead (sorry!) so come with an empty bladder if possible. Contact Deb Hoger at djhoger@hotmail.com to join or learn more. PEACEMAKERS QUILTING GROUP Thursdays, 1pm This group meets every Thursday at 1pm at SOLLC to create quilts for people in need while enjoying fellowship and friendship. Also, they are in need of fabric donations! New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Mizerny to join. BOOK CLUB Feb - Apr 2026 Thursdays, 7pm Boathouse Brothers Brewery, Prior Lake 3 books. 3 months. 3 genres. The books this session will explore the theme of joy. Each month we will discuss one book and at the end, compare themes or lessons learned from all three. Please come to the first meeting having already read our February choice. February 5: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee March 5: The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo April 9 : The Tell by Amy Griffin GATHER: WOMENS EVENING BIBLE STUDY Thursday evenings An evening Bible Study group comprised of women of all ages. This is a very inclusive group that loves sharing, studying, and learning. Contact Maria Lambert to learn more. HAVE QUESTIONS OR IDEAS? Have an idea for a life group you would like to lead or questions about our life groups? Contact Shannon Hoffmann, Engagement & Events Director, at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org .

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, January 27, 2026 (MINNEAPOLIS, January 27, 2026) Hopes Portage, a new transitional housing establishment for Scott County residents, will hold an Open House for the community on Tuesday, January 27 from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Established through a collaborative partnership between Scott County, Community Action Partnership (CAP), and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, this apartment complex, featuring twelve units for families experiencing homelessness, is the first transitional housing facility of its kind in Scott County. Prior to the Open House, there will be a private ribbon cutting ceremony for those intricately involved in the creation of this initiative. Five community leaders are scheduled to speak about the project including: Scott County Commissioner Dave Beer; Prior Lake Mayor Kirt Briggs; Pastor Dan Poffenberger, Shepherd of the Lake; Suzanne Misel, Director of Housing and Emergency Services, CAP Agency; and Julie Siegert, Executive Director, Scott County CDA. Hopes Portage will support families experiencing homelessness in a myriad of ways. Scott County, the project and facility owner, will manage the overall operations of Hopes Portage. CAP Agency will provide coordinated services and case management for families staying at Hopes Portage. Shepherd of the Lake, along with other non-profit organizations, will provide wrap-around services to support the families during their stay. These services include a food pantry with fresh and shelf-stable foods, welcome packs, apartment flipping services, and special events. ”We are proud to be part of this collaboration with Scott County and CAP Agency to provide a safe space for residents experiencing homelessness,” said John Holt, Director of Outreach at Shepherd of the Lake. “The donations and support from our community has been tremendous.” The first families are slated to move into Hopes Portage in mid-February. Shepherd of the Lake is hosting a benefit concert with the Grammy award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers on January 30 at 6pm to continue to raise funds to support this initiative. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds will go to Hopes Portage. If you wish to make a donation, go to sollc.org and click on Give and select Hopes Portage in the drop-down menu. Read the full press release

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Spring 2023 >> Download the issue Welcome to Telling Our Story! Read the Full Magazine During Lent, we are focusing on the Story of Jesus. After Easter, we will switch to focus on the Story of the Spirit. We invite you to discover the ways that your story is part of God’s story as we dig into the life and witness of Jesus and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit! What we know about the story of anyone living in Minnesota is that this magazine is most likely landing in your hands when actual spring feels really far away. Or maybe it’s one of those rare warm and sunny late-winter days and you’re wearing shorts (in 50 degree weather, like a true Minnesotan). Sometimes the stories of our lives and the seasons of our hearts feel as unpredictable and varied as the weather in Minnesota. What we do know as a constant, unchanging and unfailing fact is that God is with us in the midst of all of it, holding us in love. We hope that the stories in these pages will remind you of that. Interested in receiving our magazine in your mailbox at home? Please contact Kari Unruh at kariunruh@sollc.org or call 952-230-2988 to be added to our mailing list.

This past week, a group of our high school students participated in the 2023 High School Service and Adventure Trip. The group went out to Fort Collins, Colorado to serve La Familia, an organization that works with the Latinx community of Northern Colorado. Our students cleaned up the community garden, as well as mulched La Familia's playground. They were able to play with some of the preschool students and hear stories about how La Familia makes a difference in Northern Colorado. Along the way, students got to enjoy Estes Park, some waterslides at Water World, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, South Dakota, and deepen their relationships with God and one another.