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Music is a very big part of our community and is beautifully woven throughout almost every ministry we offer. Join our choirs, rock bands, bells and orff, and even music lessons. Music & Arts Ministry Music is a very big part of our community and is beautifully woven throughout almost every ministry we offer. Music has the ability to heal, invigorate, and create peace, and has a special way of bringing us closer to our faith and strengthening our bonds as humans. When we make music together at Shepherd of the Lake, we build strong bonds of fellowship, continue growing and learning new skills, and have the opportunity to share our learned skills with the community both in and outside of worship on Sundays. 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. If you are interested in joining any of our music ministries, please click on the links below to learn more/sign-up! With each one of these opportunities, we remember that music is a gift from God to be celebrated and cherished. Singing Sanctuary Singers & Living Water Singers Ringing Lakeside Ringers I Lakeside Ringers II Playing Fellowship Band, Living Water Student Band, Lakeside Orchestra, Youth Orchestra Learning MusikGarten, Music Makers, Private Lessons For more information contact Leah Toppen .

Living Water is our Middle School Ministry where youth gather every Wednesday to learn faith fundamentals, explore the Bible, and participate in faith discussions. Living Water Living Water is a part of our Middle School Ministries at SOLLC for 5th-7th grade students. In Living Water, students learn faith fundamentals, explore the Bible, and are encouraged to begin asking questions about their faith journey. This is an exciting and interactive program filled with music, games, faith formation, and small groups. 300+ youth gather every Wednesday to learn and grow in their faith with peers and adult leaders. We encourage an open dialogue and provide a safe space for students to share. As 8th graders, students participate in Affirmation of Baptism - a year-long experience that is a culmination of Middle School Ministry. In AOB, students take the faith basics they've learned the previous years and are asked to start applying them to their lives, begin to figure out what they believe, and look at how they fit into the wider church as they journey towards the Affirmation of Baptism service in May. We hope that when each student enters the building, they feel welcomed and affirmed as the person they are and the person they are becoming. Every student has a place at God’s table – no exceptions. Schedule & Calendar Student Expectations Pizza Dinner FAQs Events Living Water Registration LIVING WATER SCHEDULE & CALENDER September 17, 2025 - April 29, 20 26 5:00pm: Pizza Dinner 6:15pm: Arrive, Digital Check-In, Sit w /Small Group 6:30pm: Large Group Opening (music, message, games ) 7:20pm: Small Group & Village Time 7:45pm: Dismiss Living Water Calendar Living Water Registration STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to regularly attend Wednesday night sessions and communicate when they are unable to attend. Families and students are expected to attend worship regularly (multiple worship options are available). We expect students to follow all behavioral guidelines and respect all adult leaders and peers. Students will be expected to complete an Affirmation of Baptism Project during their final year in Living Water. DINNER & HANG-TIME Pizza Dinner Please join us for a pizza dinner in the Upper Great Room each week from 5:00-6:15pm. Cost is $7 and you get 2 slices of pizza, cookies, and a drink (gluten-free options available upon request). You can pay cash at the door. Pizza Dinner Registration Frequently Asked Questions What is the schedule on a typical Wednesday? Students can arrive after 5pm for pizza dinner or student center fun. Large group starts at 6:30pm followed by small group. We end at 8pm. Can my family eat pizza dinner with me? Yes! All are welcome to eat dinner together on Wednesday night. Many small groups meet there and eat together too. How are small groups put together? We place students with at least one person they know in grade specific groups. You can make a friend request on the registration form. Can I miss Living Water if I have conflicts? We know that families are busy so we just ask that you communicate when something comes up. We will work with you and your student. Do I have to be Lutheran or a member of SOLLC to participate in Living Water? Everyone is welcome to participate in the life of our church. There are no barriers and we will meet you where you are at in your faith journey. How many years is the program? Our program starts in 5th grade and confirms at the end of 8th grade. Students can enter the program after 5th grade as well. What if I have questions about my student's social, emotional, learning or developmental needs? We want all students to feel supported while they are in Living Water. Please contact Eric Foerster and we will work together to support your student. When do students get confirmed? Students will begin their Affirmation of Baptism project during their 8th grade year. They will confirm in May of that same year. Are scholarships available? Yes! We believe that money should not be a barrier to participation. Full and Partial scholarships are always available by request.

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 Vi and Bill Stemmer Shawn Eells Roger Clark Josie Monaghan and her family Jenna Fink Christopher Ray Curt Nohrenberg 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 John, brother of Ann Janisch Joseph Welter, father of Brett Welter Kristina Hammitt, daughter of Sharon Van Wilgen Jon Miller Lynnsy Kamrud Connie Lano Gary Marshall, friend of Jane Hansen Laurie Carlson Greg Clark, Wayne Clark's son Liam Peterson Kathy B, friend of Brooke Whaylen Lorena Price, friend of Paula Peterson Vanessa Barnhart George Pinc Wayne Hagen Prayers for Comfort Family and friends of Gloria Swenson, upon her passing 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

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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.