OCC - Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

The richfield area

Operation Christmas Child (OCC)

Community

Our church is committed to fostering community, care, and spiritual growth.

From blood pressure screenings and individual prayer support to welcoming newcomers and teaching the next generation, we strive to reflect God’s love in all we do. Join us as we care for one another and grow in faith together.

Health Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure, and half of them don’t have it under control. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States.

If you stay on top of it, you’ll do a better job of treating it. Occasionally, members of our Health Team are available after worship for blood pressure screenings.

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 John 1:2

Welcoming Connections

With Jesus as our example, we should never be shy about welcoming others. Whether it’s welcoming friends into our home, visitors into our church, or just saying hello to a stranger on the street, as Christians we should display the welcoming attitude of God. Our Hospitality Team are the friendly people greeting you when entering our church on Sundays. Someone is always stationed at our Welcome Center to help you navigate the church and to answer questions.

Prayer Ministry

Prayer Ministry members are available after most Sunday services for special individual prayer for those who have a need.

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people. 1 Timothy 2:1

Youth & Sunday School Leaders and Helpers

As a community of Christ, Shepherd of the Hills takes the responsibility to teach the children and youth about the Gospel Message by studies but also through actions including dedicating financial Sunday school offerings, participating in caring for the needs of others. The congregation as a whole dedicates time and effort toward the education and development of our children. We rely on members of all ages, from different facets of life’s journey to teach our children and youth.

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

saturday, november 15 | 9 am - 11:30 am

Operation Christmas Child Packing Event

We want to share God’s love with kids around the world so, every year we work with Operation Christmas Child to pack hundreds of gifts to children in the poorest places across the globe. Each box is filled with school supplies, gifts and a book about the love of Jesus in the child’s native language. We work with other area churches to pack boxes and we are so fortunate to be able to be part of this wonderful ministry.

Want to learn more?

https://video.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child-2025-promo/

Check out this YouTube highlights video from our 2019 OCC packing event created by one of our church members.

(134) 2019 Operation Christmas Child Packing Event Highlights - YouTube

For more information about Operation Christmas Child check out their website:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

We look foward to seeing you in 2026!

Our Operation Christmas Child Committee would like to thank the members Shepherd of the Hills for supporting the OCC Ministry in 2025!

Thank you for…

Your monetary donations for shipping costs and the many gift items donated.

Supporting our fundraising efforts which help our committee purchase gift items for the shoeboxes.

Sewing heart pillows or tote bags or making cross beaded necklace kits or Christmas cards.

Attending our Shoebox Packing event or volunteering during Collection Week.

As a result…

1,288 shoeboxes were packed at Shepherd of the Hills.

An additional 15,876 shoeboxes were received here during Collection Week.

That’s 17,164 children who will experience God’s love through the gift of a shoebox!

May the Holy Spirit bring each of these children to faith in Jesus!

National Collection Week is complete. Thank you to everyone who dropped off shoeboxes.

operation christmas child

Pack a Shoebox at Home

In 2026, you can purchase the items, pack your own shoebox at home, and deliver your shoebox to our church during National Collection Week (see below).