Members and volunteers from the Shepherd of the Hills Ministries stand in front of some of the gifts donated to the Christmas Just 4 Kids Project. The items were packed in gift bags for families in need in time for the holidays. Pictured (left to right) are Ethan Friedrich, Pastor Susan Friedrich, Norman Friedrich, Bryce Heller and Kim Heller, all of Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader. Pastor Susan Friedrich also serves Emanuel Lutheran Church, Strawberry Point.