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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 Vi and Bill Stemmer Shawn Eells Roger Clark Josie Monaghan and her family Jenna Fink 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 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

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 SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP (May 26 - Sept 6) at 9am ONLY SUNDAY WORSHIP at 9am & 10:30am resumes on Sept 13 LIVESTREAM during all 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 for more information. How do I get a name on the prayer list? Follow this link and simply add the name. View all FAQs 5,000+ Active in the Church Youth Participants 605+ Community Events 294+

Meet our teachers So many great people sharing their talents! Instruction Flute Clarinet Bass Clarinet Soprano Saxophone Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone Piano (beginner piano only) Summer Availability offering lessons June and August Christopher Anderson Chris has been a private music instructor for over 16 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in music industry at Minnesota State University, Mankato where he was involved with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Mavericks, Pep Band, and Pit Orchestras for their Department of Theatre. During his college career, Mr. Chris got to perform with Bobby Shew, Denis BiBlasio (Maynard Ferguson’s baritone saxophonist), and was an intern as a Sound Technician at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis. Currently, he is the Sound Technician for the band called The Stand Ups, a cover band that plays classic rock hits and soul R&B classics with a unique sound. Mr. Chris lives in Shakopee with his wife, two daughters, and Golden Doodle/Australian Shepard, Max. When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with the family at the cabin, being a dance dad, watching sports (especially the Vikings), and listening to jazz music. Instruction Voice (ages 7-12) Voice (18+) Piano (ages 7+) Summer Availability no availability for lessons June, July, August Patti Arntz Patti has been a music educator and church musician in the Twin Cities area for over 40 years. She has degrees in music from Hamline University and Drake University, and a Master’s degree in education from the University of St. Thomas. Miss Patti recently retired from teaching elementary classroom music with the Robbinsdale Schools in the Twin Cities area. During her 30 years of full-time teaching, she also directed the Robbinsdale All-District Elementary Honors Choir for 15 years. Throughout her teaching career, Patti has served as an organist and director of youth/adult choirs in local churches. Keeping in touch with her elementary music roots, she serves as an online adjunct professor at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN, instructing elementary education majors on teaching and integrating music into their future classrooms. She also writes curriculum for the Minnesota Orchestra’s Young People’s Concerts as the students prepare to attend concerts at Orchestra Hall. Patti has sung with the choral organization, Singers in Accord, since 2009 and is a charter member of the choir. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with her husband, Rolland. Her adult children, Melani and Kyle are both very involved in music in the Twin Cities area. She also enjoys traveling to other countries where she seeks out local folk songs. With those songs, she creates and publishes choral arrangements for children through adult choirs. Instruction Voice (ages 12+) Piano (basic fundamentals) Music Theory Summer Availability offering lessons June, July, and August Robert Graham Rob has been a private music and voice instructor, professional singer, choral conductor and arts administrator for 13 years. He is passionate about working with teens and adults of all ages, and witnessing the positive benefits and health outcomes of ongoing participation in the arts. He earned a Master of Music degree in two concentrations – Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting – from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance and Business Administration from Xavier University of Louisiana. Mr. Rob is currently the Learning and Engagement Manager at VocalEssence, a leading choral arts organization based in Minneapolis. He is overseeing several education and community programs, including the renowned WITNESS School Program that celebrates African American culture and heritage. He is also the conductor of VocalEssence Vintage Voices, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in independent living communities and senior centers. He is also a member of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and the Schola Cantorum at the Basilica of St. Mary, and performs occasionally with several other choral and vocal music ensembles around the Twin Cities. Most recently, Rob concluded a 6-year tenure as a tenor section leader of the adult choir at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. He also enjoys providing vocal music for memorial services, weddings and other special events. While he's not making music, or teaching others to make music, Rob enjoys spending most of his free time outdoors in nature, attending live music and theater productions, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Instruction Piano (ages 6+) Ukulele (ages 7+) Guitar (ages 9+) Violin/Fiddle (ages 7+) Summer Availability offering lessons June and July, and lessons resume in September Bonnie Hallettt Bonnie has been a private music teacher for over 50 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in music and art at Moorhead State University and received a Master's in Music and Art at San Diego State University. During her teaching career, Miss Bonnie has taught grades 1, 5-8 in Music, Art, English, and Reading. She played violin in country and bluegrass bands and for the Greater Grand Forks Symphony. She also headed up a bluegrass band called Prairiegrass, that played the greater metro area for a number of years and at Minnesota Bluegrass Association festivals. Miss Bonnie lives in Prior Lake and enjoys visiting her four grandchildren, driving to lakes and state parks, and singing in the Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church choir. Instruction Piano (ages 6+) Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Trombone Baritone Tuba Summer Availability offering lessons June and August Leah Toppen Leah has 11+ years of experience teaching and directing K-12 classroom music and band in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College and received a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Miss Leah has performed trumpet with the Marshfield Symphony Orchestra, Winona Brass Band, Winona Community Band, Prior Lake Windjammers, and is currently a member of the Delano Community Band. She is also a member of a brass quintet, PentaSonix, who performs around the metro area. Miss Leah has also been performing piano and organ for congregations in Wisconsin and Minnesota for 20+ years and enjoys accompanying local choirs and soloists. Currently, she is the organist, accompanist, and festival music director at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Miss Leah lives in Mound with her husband and Bernese Mountain Dog, Lambeau. When she is not teaching or performing, she enjoys going to Minnesota United and Timberwolves games, hikes, paddle boards, and enjoys, playing reading, sewing, and knitting.

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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.