Shepherd Of The Hills

We LOVE this church! There are two great campuses, one in MV and the other in RSM that come together for special occasions/​functions. Philip Bardowell and the Praise Band always help in the worship experience with very moving music and the Traditional Service is also beautiful. The children’s and youth ministry is exceptional and I look forward to all of my kids being brought up in this church. The pastors Karl and Sarah are down to earth and approachable. A lot of heart here!

I have a secret — I don’t aspire to be a Methodist. I’m more of a non-​denominational type of girl. The stained glass windows here give me flashbacks to my catholic school girl years, and I think of nuns and yardsticks.
So why am I here? Why the 5 stars?
Simple. The 11am modern worship is Ah-​Maz-​Ing! Off the hook, bring you closer to God, make you all weepy (wear your waterproof mascara ladies), makes you wanna sing and you don’t care that it’s outa tune kind of amazing!
Yeah, that good… don’t worry, no one is dancing with snakes :)
The preaching is wonderful. Pastor Karl is a great teacher AND you can occasionally catch him on drums — how cool is that?!
Love, LOVE the kids & youth programs! My middle school son is in that funky phase in life, and he actually asks me to go to Youth Group!
Plus, free coffee and donuts. So come and get fed :)

I was here for a Memorial service. It is a very easy to find location, right off the Freeway. Caveat: if you are in the carpool/​HOV lane, be cure to exit the carpool lane before La Paz, which comes up quickly but there is not carpool exit for it.
I was here for a Memorial service.
This was a very calming and serene place, with beautiful stained glass windows flanking one side. There are clear windows looking out into a garden from the podium/​stage area.
Even before the service began, there was a «sound & video check» done — almost the same as if this was a concert hall. I appreciated this very much because it’s a difficult enough situation and trying to make sure everything went smoothly seemed a priority with the church staff.
Pastor Bill spoke very comforting words for the family and friends of the decedent. Afterward, there was a reception held in the community hall. The ladies and gentlemen who were there specifically to oversee and help the reception along were incredibly patient and attentive. (If this were a hotel event, they would certainly deserve an abundant tip.) Their demeanor and actions were very welcoming and hospitable. God reward them for their kindness!