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Partner Quick Links
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Thanks from our Ministry Partners
Shepherd of the Valley supports a number of ministry programs each year through our budgeted benevolence program. These partners are working to further a mission and values that align with our church's.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting the feedback we've received from a few of our partners to share their gratitude with you.
Lutheran Social Services Community Care Centers
Dear Shepherd of the Valley,
On behalf of the LSS Community Care centers board and staff, we would like to thanks you for your support. In 2013, LSS Community Care along with more than 10 thousand volunteers served more than 250,000 individuals with emergency services and social programs in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Ventura counties.
We are about to launch a new initiative called "Circles of Support," which will break the cycle of poverty for one thousand families, providing a permanent and sustainable pathway to health and wholeness.
Please accept our thanks for your financial support, attendance at events and volunteer time. It means a great deal to those we serve. You have directly helped us fulfill our mission to "celebrate the love of Christ for all people through acts of service, walking with those in need in Southern California."
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Select Calendar Items
Thursday, January 30
4 to 9 p.m. Fellowship at Red Robin restaurant. Stop by the office to pick up scrip and a flyer (to present to your server in order for SOV to receive a portion of the proceeds).
Saturday, February 1
8:30 a.m. LSS Breakfast at Porter Valley Country Club
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a complete calendar visit our website or click here.
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2015 National Youth Gathering Info Night
Wednesday, February 5, 7 p.m.
Planning begins now for the 2015 National Youth Gathering! Registration will open this fall, and it is time to begin to prepare for this amazing event. The ELCA Youth Gathering for high school-age youth takes place every three years and is about faith formation, worship, study, fellowship, service and play. Students must be entering 9th grade or have just graduated from 12th grade by July 2015. That is current 7th to 11th graders! Students and parents who are interested in learning more about the gathering and what is involved in getting to it are invited to learn more:
Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 p.m.
Youth Room
Seventh and Eighth graders in Confirmation will attend the meeting so they can learn about the gathering. They may leave with their parents at the conclusion of the meeting or will rejoin the sixth graders until the normal conclusion at 8:30 p.m. |
Father-Daughter Dance
Our annual Father-Daughter Dance is coming up on
Saturday, March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Founders Hall. Girls in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and their dads or significant adult males are invited.
Highlights include a professional DJ, dancing, dessert buffet, keepsake photo and this year's special jewelry charm. Invitations with more information and registration will be available. Cost is $40.
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Stephen Minister Training Update
This week, our Stephen Minister Trainees learned about the importance of supervised caretaking. Please keep them in your prayers as they near the end of their training.
Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care
Stephen Ministers receive twice-monthly supervision from their peers once they begin providing care to others. Supervision ensures that they provide the best care possible, yet is done in a way that keeps the identity of the care receiver and details of his or her situation confidential. Peer supervision is crucial in order to receive the support, encouragement and accountability they will need in their ministry.
Our Stephen Minister trainees will be commissioned on Sunday, February 16.
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Giving and Serving Opportunities
for 2014
Operation Gratitude will have its next weekend assembly days on:
Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There are also other days and ways to serve. For information, visit to the Operation Gratitude website and click on the volunteer tab.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cindy Brown. Also, please let her know if you volunteer so she can keep track of the information for our Giving and Serving Team.
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Scrip Valentine Promotion
Order $100 in Target GiftCards and Save at FTD.com
Scrip has a special offer for you just in time for Valentine's Day! Place a ShopWithScrip order between February 1 and February 14 that includes at least $100 in Target GiftCards or ReloadNow and you'll receive an email with a special link to receive $10 off almost every item at FTD.com. If you pay with PrestoPay, you'll receive the email within 24 hours!
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Looking Ahead
Thursday, February 6
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study, "Loved by God," in the Vaswig Library
Sunday, February 16
10:30 a.m. Book Club will meet in the Vaswig Library to discuss The Face of a Stranger, by Anne Perry
Monday, February 17
Office/School/Club House Closed for President's Day Holiday
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Weekly Word Schedule
Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Thursday, 8:35 a.m.
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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343 www.sovlc.org
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