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Are you a musician and want to be in a band? Join our Fellowship Band or Living Water Student Band! Come sing or play the guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums as part of a rock band! Playing Are you a musician looking for more opportunities to play? Join us! Come sing or play wind or brass instruments, the guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums! Orchestras Fellowship Band ORCHESTRAS Looking to join an orchestra? We have both youth and adult orchestras here at SOLLC. Our orchestras rehearse and perform for SOLLC events and worship. Lakeside Youth Orchestra Shepherd of the Lake is excited to announce the return of our Lakeside Youth Orchestra programs! Any young adult, ages 11-19 with band or orchestra experience are welcome to join. For more information, contact Leah Toppen . Winter 2025 Our celebrated day of Youth-led Winter Worship Service is Sunday, Dec 14 ! Our Lakeside Winter Youth Orchestra will be featured performing throughout the 9:00am worship service AND the prelude for the 10:30am worship service, Sunday, Dec 14 under the direction of our Festival Music Director, Leah Toppen. SIGNUP by Nov 12, 2025 Spring 2026 Our celebrated day of Youth-led Worship Service is Sunday, April 26 ! Our Lakeside Youth Orchestra will be featured performing throughout the 9:00am worship service AND the top for the 10:30am worship service, Sunday, April 26 under the direction of our Festival Music Director, Leah Toppen. SIGNUP by March 25, 2026 Lakeside Community Orchestra All who play a wind instrument, brass instrument, string instrument, keyboard, or percussion, are welcome to join our fabulous Lakeside Community Orchestra. These groups rehearse on an event basis. For more information, contact Leah Toppen . Christmas 2025 All are welcome to join our SOLLC Lakeside Community Orchestra this Christmas Eve! - Pickup music: by Dec 4 - Mass Rehearsal: Dec 21, 6:00-8:00pm - Performance: Dec 24, 7:00pm REGISTER by Nov 20, 2025 Easter 2026 All are welcome to join our SOLLC Lakeside Community Orchestra this Easter! - Pickup Music: by March 12 - Performance: April 5, 9:30am - Mass Rehearsal: March 29, 6:00-8:00pm REGISTER by March 5, 2026 - link to come FELLOWSHIP BAND Do you play Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, or love to sing rock music? Become a member of the SOLLC Fellowship Band! This unique group is a great fit for musicians, high school to adult, who are proficient in their instrument of choice and are looking for opportunities to make more music. While participating in this group, young adults will have the opportunity to work with seasoned musicians, and all players will have opportunity to work with the SOLLC music staff and members of the worship team on their musical journey. The Fellowship Band provides music for three big events at SOLLC during the program year, as well as other opportunities for music making that come up along the way. If you are interested in joining, contact JoAnna Johnson.

Looking to join Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church as a member? It's easy! Check out the steps to become a member. Become a Member Whether you’re brand new to Shepherd of the Lake or have been a part of our community for some time, we are happy to have you here! Please know that becoming a member is not required to worship or be involved here at SOLLC, though many people feel that making a deeper commitment to our church community helps strengthen their faith and connections overall. If becoming a member feels right for you, please continue below. 01 Let us know you're interested in becoming a member. Send us an email and fill out this contact information form . Once we receive that, we will create a basic account for you in Realm Connect, our church connection tool. (Click here to learn more about Realm Connect, how to use the features and why we use it.) 02 Attend a one-hour new member meeting. On-campus or virtually get an overview of all Shepherd of the Lake offers, including our community life opportunities and a campu s tour. Upcoming dates: Feb 3, 6-7pm Find these meetings and more on our events calendar . 03 Worship, connect, and dive in! Join us at worsh ip , one of our many events , or even volunte er . If you have any questions about becoming a member or this process, please contact our Engagement and Events Director, Shannon Hoffmann at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org . You're a New Member...Now What? You can immerse yourself as much as you’d like in the SOLLC community! We’d love for you to check out all the programs, life groups, and amazing community events that we have to offer! Worship Services Life Groups Serve Children & Youth Events New Member FAQs I’m ready to become a member! How do I join Shepherd of the Lake Church as an official member? To become a member at SOLLC, we’ll have you fill out a short form to sign up for a Realm account , attend a one-hour new member welcome celebration, and that’s it! I want to join Shepherd of the Lake, but I have questions prior to joining. Absolutely! We love questions and would be more than happy to help answer any questions you may have. Please direct your questions to our Communications and Community Life Director, Shannon Hoffmann, at shannonhoffmann@sollc.org . Do I have to be a member to attend worship and community life at SOLLC? Membership is not required to worship or be involved here at SOLLC, though many people feel that making a deeper commitment to our church community helps strengthen their faith and connections overall. If membership feels right for you, please register here .

Shepherd of the Lake is turning 60 and there’s so much to celebrate. 60 years of faith formation grounded in the grace of God, 60 years of service to Scott County and the wider world, 60 years of meeting people wherever they are with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. And the best part is – 60 years is just the start! We’re perfectly poised to move into the future that God is leading us in to. 60 Years of Growing in Faith Shepherd of the Lake is turning 60 and there’s so much to celebrate. 60 years of faith formation grounded in the grace of God, 60 years of service to Scott County and the wider world, 60 years of meeting people wherever they are with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. And the best part is – 60 years is just the start! We’re perfectly poised to move into the future that God is leading us in to. The Church Council has been working on a vision for the future of SOLLC that we'd like to share with you. Home for Generations Our focus over the next three years is on serving our community, engaging our members, and growing our reach and impact. We can't do it without you! Donate now to support this vision. Proposed Initiatives Generosity Videos SOLLC Info Video Message Generosity Stories Hear from Pastor Dan and members of Shepherd of the Lake as they share stories of generosity. Home for Generations Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Pastor Dan 03:46 Play Video Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Brooke W 02:01 Play Video Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Tenley 01:23 Play Video Now Playing Home for Generations Generosity Video - Wade 01:15 Play Video Proposed Initiatives & Projects Over the next three years, we'd like to invest in these areas. Food and Housing Insecurity . Our congregation said they felt strongly about outreach and service opportunities in this area for Scott County and beyond. Here are a couple of the ways we are helping to address this: Hope's Portage Community Plate Enhancing the SOLLC campus physical space to align with inclusivity, accessibility, and critical updates for continued use of the building Building maintenance items HVAC system - 20+ years old Boiler replacement - 20+ years old New digital screens in the Worship Center - technology is no longer working with these old screens Campus Refresh - Click for a detailed presentation Foundational First Impressions - integrating a more welcoming and gathering space when you enter the building with a coffee shop, updated staff offices and meeting rooms, and wayfinding signage and messaging Lakeview Connections - Updating and expanding the Upper Great Room to offer a more intimate worship space, updated kitchen, bathrooms and an outdoor deck with access to the courtyard Spaces for Growth and belonging - safer and more accessible learning spaces for children and student programming incorporating family-friendly universal restrooms General updated furnishings, worship center and lower level meeting room refinements Growing our engagement and enhancing the experiences and opportunities to grow in faith Annual speaker series Annual parenting and family conference Enhancing the Lakeside Music Studio and Theater offerings Investments in new expressions of faith communities in the Twin Cities serving younger and more diverse populations Ask a Question Projects Curious about our numbers? SOLLC serves over 5,000 people Shepherds Flock serves more than 120 families. Our eblast list consists of 3,000+ email addresses We have more than 615 youth participants in our CYF programs Over 300 5th - 8th grade students join us weekly for Living Water and Affirmation of Baptism. 45% of these students come from other churches because of the depth and love of our program We participate in 300 Community Events (at SOLLC or in the wider community) on a yearly basis SOLLC Pillars These are the things that the wider community associates with Shepherd of Lake and where we see ourselves leaning into, supporting and enhancing. Children, Youth and Family Programming Vibrant Worship Services Unique spaces and experiences for a "typical church" - we are intentionally tyring to do things differently Embracing: We are not trying to fix people; everyone belongs here. We hold space for all and all of life is sacred. Budget and numbes Up Project Leadership Team We are looking for volunteers to help us achieve our vision for the future. If you are interested in joining the team that is helping to gather support for our vision and future, please reach out to Dan, Jack or Jennifer. Dan Poffenberger Lead Pastor Jack Haugen Council President Jennifer Lambrecht Council Member

If you or someone you know is battling addiction or mental health, we're here to support you and ensure you have the resources you need - whether for adults, students, or kids. Mental Health & Addiction Support Don’t struggle alone. If you or someone you know is battling addiction or mental health, we're here to support you and ensure you have the resources you need - whether for adults, students, or kids. MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION TEAM Our Mental Health & Addiction team was created to support, encourage, build community, and embrace people living with addiction and/or mental illness. Everyone is embraced with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and an Open Table. If you have questions for our Mental Health & Addiction Team or need additional support, please fill out our care request form or contact Pastor Laila at 952-230-2939 or lailabarr@sollc.org . ADDITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES Mental Health Support & Education Nami (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Minnesota is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. 651-645-7379 namimn.org Mental Health Center| Scott County, MN The Mental Health Center is an outpatient community mental health clinic that provides diagnostic assessment, therapy, and consultation services to the residents of Scott County. scottcountymn.gov/290/Mental-Health-Center Mental Health Connec t Mental Health Connect provides community-based resources, support, and education to improve access to mental health services and to connect individuals to the services they need. This organization is a 501(c)(3), sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities. mhconnect.org Addiction Support & Education Center of Addiction & Faith Awakening faith communities to address addiction, to lift the fallen, to restore the broken, and to heal the hurting. addictionandfaith.com In The Rooms (Online Meetings) An online platform supporting a wide range of 12-step and non-12 step meetings. www.intherooms.com Families Anonymous Meetings Virtual or in-person meetings for parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, significant others, family members, and friends of those with a current, suspected, or former drug problem. familiesanonymous.org 12 Step Meetings at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Mondays at 7pm GA (Gamblers Anonymous) Fridays at 7:00pm For more information, call 952-230-2988 aaMinnesota aaminnesota.org Minneapolis and Suburban Inter-group Association 952-922-0880 aaminneapolis.org Minneapolis Inter-group Northeast 612-788-4464 St. Paul Inter-group 651-227-5502 aastpaul.org Al-Anon Meetings al-anon-alateen-msp.org/pages/meetings Minneapolis Area 952-920-3961 St. Paul Area 651-771-2208 Electronic Meet ings al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/ Adult Children of Alcoholics Phone and Online Meetings adultchildren.org Narcotics Anonymous naminnesota.org/ na.org/meetingsearch/ 877-767-7676 Nar-Anon Family Groups 12-Step program for family and friends of addicts. www.nar-an on.org

"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.