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"Thank You!" for your outstanding financial support for the annual ministry of SOLLC. Your support makes a huge impact . Please take a moment to consider: SOLLC has come out of the pandemic strong and vibrant. Our ministry to children and youth is growing - this is our present and our future. This year, we are building a culture of invitation and growth - for the first time in years, setting our vision at growth. Please consider doing one of the following... A one time contribution by the end of 2023 –or– Increase your monthly contribution (by $50...$100...?) –or– Add 10% to your 2022 total contribution Please click on the button that corresponds to your normal giving (or how you'd like to give ) or login as you would normally & make any changes/updates. Push Pay Realm/Connect Simply Giving Please let us know if you were able to increase your giving (telling us helps track the good news and bonus – we won't keep bugging you!) Thanks again! I did it! What will your gift help support? It will help us grow our ministries including music & arts, children, youth and family ministries, small groups, communication efforts, worship and outreach. All of the things that make SOLLC great! (In addition to our wonderful members!) Curious about the numbers? Here are our budgets and numbers at a glance...

High School Ministry Service Trip. We will enjoy plenty of fun adventures along the way as we learn to show up in this world through service to others. Trip dates are July 14th – 20th. This trip is for completed 8th graders through completed 12th graders. High School Service Trip Come join us in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as we answer God’s call to serve on the 2025 High School Service Trip. We will enjoy plenty of fun adventures along the way as we learn to show up in this world through service to others. Trip dates are July 21st-27th. This trip is for completed 8th graders through completed 12th graders. Registration FAQs Donate Help support our students on their service trip! Any and all donations are appreciated! Registration Registration FAQs FAQs HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE TRIP TO THE U.P. SUMMER 2025 TRIP DATES: July 21- 27 COST: $700 Leading up to the trip, there will be fundraising opportunities to help you subsidize the cost of the trip. Partial scholarships are available upon request. It is our goal that this trip is financially accessible for all interested participants. Please provide a non-refundable deposit of $150 upon registration. The second payment of $275 is due May 1st. Final payment of $275 due June 1st. Once a payment due date is reached, that payment will no longer be refundable. Registration FAQs PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Parents/Caregivers, we would love to have you join us for this adventure! For all volunteer leaders, the trip expense is covered, we just ask that you cover any "on your own" meals. Please contact Eric for questions and space availability. When registering, select the ’Service Trip Leader’ option. Registration FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What kind of transportation are we taking? We will be taking multiple 12 passenger vans. Where are we staying? We will stay at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Marquette, MI. What are we sleeping on? Church floors in sleeping bags! Are we getting fed? Yes! Most meals will be included in the Service Trip cost. However, there may be some “on your own” meals where we are traveling or out and about in the city. We’ll let you know when these are and students will need to have some money with them for these meals. What does a typical Service Trip day look like? Morning: Wake up, Breakfast, Head to Service Site Afternoon: Lunch, Finish Work, Showers Evening: Activity out in the town, Dinner, Evening Worship, Lights Out What kind of service work will we be doing? We like to partner with different organizations in the city we’re in, so each year will be unique. Past service work projects have been doing landscape work at a preschool and serving meals in an historic redlined district. The work is meant to help us learn more about the city and see how different organizations show up to serve. All projects are set up to be age and developmentally appropriate for our students. I heard there’s adventures to be had on these trips, what are those like? Each day we try to get out and experience the city we’re staying in of the trip. We tend to keep this hush hush so they’re a surprise for our students. HOWEVER, we can let you know what we’ve done in the past! Kansas City: Sporting KC soccer game, Worlds of Fun, BBQ for dinner. Colorado: Downtown Estes Park, Baseball Game, Deadwood, SD, Mount Rushmore.

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Know how to play the handbells or want to learn? Join the Shepherd of the Lake Glory Ringers and Glory Chimes ensembles or Music Makers! Ringing Know how to play the hand bells or want to learn? Join the Shepherd of the Lake Lakeside Ringers and Lakeside Junior Ringers ensembles or Music Makers! LAKESIDE RINGERS NEW! We are offering TWO handbell ensembles this year. Lakeside Ringers I The Lakeside Ringers I are a dynamic handbell ensemble - ages 12+ are welcome to join. This ensemble performs monthly at Sunday Worship during the September thru May calendar season. The Lakeside Ringers I perform a variety of intermediate to advanced repertoire. Outside of performing once a month, this group participates at SOLLC signature events and also participates in the Twin Cities Bellfest. Lakeside Ringers II The Lakeside Ringers II is a beginner friendly ringing handbell ensemble - ages 10+ are welcome. No prior note and rhythm reading knowledge is required, however, some some music reading skills are recommended. This ensemble performs almost every other month at Sunday Worship throughout the September thru May calendar season. Both programs run from September through May, and there is no cost to join. For more information or questions, contact Leah Toppen at leahtoppen@sollc.org for more information. REGISTER Ringers I REGISTER Ringers II Ringers Calendar 2025/26

Shepherd of the Lake offers private music lessons for anyone wanting to learn an instrument. We have an amazing group of talented teachers. Lakeside Studio Teachers Intro for here about the teachers.... The Lakeside Studio offers private music lessons in Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba. The Lakeside Studio is a program that has been in the making for years. In a few words, it is a safe and welcoming learning environment focused on Music and the Arts, that leans into our church values of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. Our hope is to build a program that can stand the test of time through the support of our church community, offering programs and opportunities to all ages based on our love for Music and the Arts. Image Image (1) Image (15) Image 1/17

See what job postings we have available to work at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Check back often for updates. Careers Shepherd of the Lake holds space for passionate people to come together, grow, have fun, and make an impact. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and your voice matters. We believe in family first, always. Join us and let’s build a beautiful community together. We make sure our staff has a healthy work-life balance by offering a competitive benefits package including flexible hours, a mix of remote and in-office work time, paid time off, and a 401K option for both part-time and full-time employees. Interested in a career at Shepherd of the Lake? We'd love to hear from you. Check out our current openings below. CURRENT OPENINGS Shepherd of the Lake is hiring for the following positions: To apply, please email the hiring manager listed in each job description posting. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital, familial, veteran, and citizenship status.

Request a Shepherd of the Lake Realm Account. You will need a realm account to use the Realm Connect App, a great tool to help you stay more connected to SOLLC. Serve, sign-up, get notifications & more! Stay Connected with our Church App, Realm Connect Request a Realm Connect Account Please fill out your information and our Realm administrator will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code Would you like to receive our weekly SOLLC newsletters? Yes No Do additional family members need an account? Yes No Any Comments or Questions? Submit Shepherd of the Lake at Your Fingertips Download the Realm Connect App Download the free Realm Connect mobile app to stay connected wherever you are, whenever you need it.

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.

Inclusivity and accessibility are important to us and we are committed to creating a space – both physical and virtual. Learn more about how we do this. Accessibility Here at Shepherd of the Lake, everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. Inclusivity and accessibility are important to us and we are committed to creating a space – both physical and virtual – where all of God’s people can connect, grow, share, and serve. If you have suggestions on enhancements or improvements, please contact us. INCLUSIVITY Wiggle Worship spaces for families with small children Family Room that offers a more enclosed and sensory muted space with a monitor to view worship together with your child Program Support Plans for students that benefit from specific support tools or strategies in order to access and engage with programming Vision/Hearing support at the Welcome Desk Closed Caption Livestream Worship Services Call-in Worship Services Wheelchair accessible seating COMMUNION MINISTRY In worship, we gather as God’s children to hear God’s Word and be renewed in God’s promises. In worship, we also come to the Table to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion and hear the unconditional promise of God’s grace and love. Our Communion Ministry brings Holy Communion to those who cannot attend worship because of health and life circumstances. Trained communion ministers extend God’s love and, in this act, receive God’s love themselves. If you have questions or are interested in helping with our Communion Ministry, please fill out the contact form or contact Pastor Jonathan at jonathanrundman@sollc.org .

Shepherd of the Lake offers a beautiful alternative to traditional cemetery burial plots with our Columbarium. Columbarium We believe that every human life is uniquely blessed by God and the way we celebrate our loved ones upon their passing, as well as where they choose to be laid to rest, is a very personal decision. Shepherd of the Lake offers a beautiful alternative to traditional cemetery burial plots with our Columbarium. What is a Columbarium? A columbarium is a group of small compartments or niches designed to hold the cremated remains (cremains) of loved ones who have died. A columbarium is an alternative to cemetery burial plots. Cremains are placed in one niche with a granite front. Each niche includes an engraved bronze plaque on the exterior with name, birth and death dates. An Alternative to Cemetery Burial Plots Our ancestors were typically laid to rest in burial grounds adjoining rural churches or in city mega cemeteries. The increasing demand and cost of land have made large cemeteries less accessible, feasible, and affordable. While cremation rates are now approaching 70%, they are expected to top 90% in the near future. A practical alternative for burial has once again become sites adjacent to churches for the cremated remains of congregants and friends of the church. Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church is proud to offer Shepherd’s Path Memorial Columbarium as an alternative, covering our congregation throughout life and beyond. Have questions about our Columbarium? Please call the church office at 952-230-2988 or contact us online . Our Columbarium is located outdoors on the Shepherd of the Lake Campus at 3611 North Berens Road NW, Prior Lake, Minnesota.

See what's happening at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and join us for some of our upcoming events. EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Communion 101 Celebration Sun, Nov 16 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Faith Study: What do Lutherans Believe? Mon, Nov 17 More info Register Multiple Dates Gentle Gratitude Yoga Tue, Nov 18 More info Register Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Nov 22 More info Learn more Theology on Tap Mon, Dec 01 More info Learn more Womens Christmas Ornament Exchange Thu, Dec 04 More info Register Volunteer at Cookies & Carols Sun, Dec 07 More info Register Cookies & Carols Sun, Dec 07 More info Learn more Baptism Prep Class - December 2025 Thu, Dec 11 More info Register Parents' Night Out Fri, Dec 12 More info Register Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Dec 13 More info Learn more Lakeside Youth Orchestra Performances at Youth-led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Youth-Led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Youth-Led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Lakeside Music & Arts Studio Children's Musical Auditions Tue, Dec 16 More info Register Longest Night Worship Service Thu, Dec 18 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Acoustic Open Jam Sat, Dec 20 More info Learn more Lakeside Music Studio Winter Recital Sat, Dec 20 More info Load More

Learn more about our church app, Realm Connect, that we use for event registration, community conversations, giving and more. Realm Connect Stay connected & up to date with Realm Connect, our church app. A more personalized way to connect, communicate & serve. Account About Tutorials FAQs Download the App Vision Statement Being church doesn’t just happen AT the church. We are blessed to have many ministries, activities, and events that happen outside of Sunday Worship and outside of the SOLLC building that support and strengthen our mission and core values. Realm Connect is a tool we use for communications, conversations, and activities. It's an app that helps us serve you better and helps everyone stay connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. Why is this important for you? It makes it easy to engage with SOLLC staff, life groups, activities, service and outreach, and more. It puts you in the driver’s seat to update your profile, including contact information, privacy settings, images, giving, and more You can see activities, register and pay, and chat with group leaders When we stay connected, we can make a greater impact in the lives of our neighbors, our community, and our families. Realm Connect Login Request a Realm Connect Account Not sure if you have a Realm Connect account? Reach out to our Applications Administrator, Laurie Schafroth . Laurie can check to see if you have an account and get one created if needed. Account Realm Tutorials Tutorials Need help or more instructions on how to install the Realm Connect app? Check out our downloadable pdf guides and video tutorials below. We have created easy-to-follow instructions for your Apple or Android devices. Styles include script, visual, and video. Android Apple FAQs Realm Connect Videos Let's Get Connected with Realm Connect! Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Let's Get Connected with Realm Connect! 01:14 Play Video Now Playing How to download the Realm Connect on your iPhone 00:29 Play Video Now Playing How to download Realm Connect - for Androids 00:29 Play Video Realm FAQs Realm FAQs Frequently asked questions What is Realm Connect? Being church doesn’t just happen AT church. We are blessed to have my ministries, activities and events that happen outside of Sunday worship and outside of the SOLLC building that support and strengthen our mission and core values of open hearts, open minds and open table. Realm Connect is an app that we use for communications, conversations, and activities. It makes it easy to engage with SOLLC staff, life groups, activities, service and outreach and more. It integrates seamlessly with our website and helps us serve you better. We can stay connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. Why use Realm Connect? Staying updated and connected at SOLLC with everything going on in our lives can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. That’s why we are introducing Realm Connect. Because when we stay connected, we can make a greater impact in the lives of our neighbors, our community, and our families. Realm Connect has many tools & features to help make it possible to stay connected anytime. Share photos, news and engage with others through newsfeeds, chats and email. Easily access information like upcoming events, group details, giving records, and volunteer opportunities, all while staying connected anytime, from anywhere. How do I get started with Realm Connect? Contact Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org to receive an invitation and further information on how to activate your profile and get started with Realm Connect. You can also request a Realm Connect Account at Request a Realm Account I didn’t receive an email invitation. What do I do? You may have received your email invitation and did not realize it. If you did not receive an email invitation and you know you have a valid email address on file with SOLLC, please check your spam/junk folder. If the email invitation isn’t there, please contact Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org and she will send you another invitation. If you think the email address we have on file could no longer be active, please email Laurie at laurieschafroth@sollc.org to update your email and/or contact information. Is there a mobile app for smartphones? Yes. To use the app, you must first activate your profile. Once you have a login setup with Shepherd of the Lake, you can download the iOS or Android app by searching for “Realm Connect” in your app store. For more information visit: (INSERT VIDEO & TUTORIALS LINKS) I can't log in to the Realm Connect app or I receive an Incorrect Credentials error. What can I do? First, try resetting your password. Tap Forgot your Password to reset your password for your Connect app login. Then, log in with your new password. If this doesn't resolve the issue, contact Laurie Schafroth at laurieschafroth@sollc.org to ensure you have a Connect app login set up. If not, Laurie will need to send you an invitation to join. What about privacy? Who can see my personal and contact information? Who can see my children’s personal information? Privacy is extremely important. You have complete control over who can see your contact and personal information. Realm Connect is only made up of the congregants and event registrants from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. An invite is required to get started. Realm Connect keeps your data safe and gives you control over what information you share and who can see it. Visit the app to adjust your settings. Can I make changes to my personal and contact information? Yes! We encourage everyone to update their profiles. We would love for you to fill out your interests and skills forms too. Feel free to check out the Updating Profile Tutorial on our website. For more information visit: (INSERT VIDEO & TUTORIALS LINKS) Can I manage my notification settings? Absolutely. We encourage everyone to customize the way they would like to receive updates. Realm Connect allows you to update both email and push notifications at the same time. Visit the app to adjust your settings. Should I upload a photo to my profile? Yes! Any time we can connect faces to names is an opportunity for connection. Headshots are best! To upload a photo from your computer, click on the circle containing your initials. To update from your phone, click on edit profile to upload. If you are having trouble, feel free to send Laurie Schafroth a photo to upload at laurieschafroth@sollc.org. For more information visit: (INSERT VIDEO & TUTORIALS LINKS) Can I do Online Giving through Realm Connect? Giving should be easy. Realm Connect places giving right in the palm of your hands. You will have the ability to set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, easily download or print your giving statements and make changes at any time. Realm Connect automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our Finance team to track. How do I register for an event as a guest? Guest registrations will need to be done on a laptop or desktop computer. Head to sollc.org and select the registration. Enter your email address and select Begin Registration. Add name of participant attending the event. For multiple, click + add another registrant for each additional attendee. Select Next. Fill out the registration form, select Next: Review. Apply payment (if required). Select Register. Does Realm Connect replace the church website? No. Realm Connect is a more personalized way for our congregants to connect, communicate, and serve. Sollc.org will always be a resource for you and others. Most importantly, our website is the church’s public and welcoming online presence to people who may be unfamiliar with our church. The website will continue to provide key information about our programs and services. Shepherd of the Lake at Your Fingertips Download the Realm Connect App Download the free Realm Connect mobile app to stay connected wherever you are, whenever you need it. RealmAppDownload Request a Realm Connect Account Please fill out your information and our Realm administrator will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code Would you like to receive our weekly SOLLC newsletters? Yes No Do additional family members need an account? Yes No Any Comments or Questions? Submit RequestAccount

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Communion 101 Celebration Sun, Nov 16 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Youth-Led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Youth-Led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Longest Night Worship Service Thu, Dec 18 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Christmas Eve Worship Services Wed, Dec 24 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Christmas Eve Worship Services Wed, Dec 24 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Christmas Eve Worship Services Wed, Dec 24 More info Learn more

EVENTS ALL CATEGORIES CHILDREN & YOUTH FAMILY ADULTS MUSIC WORSHIP SERVE View as Calendar Communion 101 Celebration Sun, Nov 16 More info Learn more Cookies & Carols Sun, Dec 07 More info Learn more Parents' Night Out Fri, Dec 12 More info RSVP Lakeside Youth Orchestra Performances at Youth-led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Youth-Led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Multiple Dates Youth-Led Worship Services Sun, Dec 14 More info Learn more Lakeside Music & Arts Studio Children's Musical Auditions Tue, Dec 16 More info RSVP Lakeside Music Studio Winter Recital Sat, Dec 20 More info High School Youth Group Sept 21, 2025 - May 17, 2026 More info RSVP Lakeside Music Studio Lessons Registration is open More info Learn more Lakeside Ringers I & II Sept 9, 2025 - May 19, 2026 More info Learn more