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enrollment code: D41757CE923L
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VBS and Summer Programs at SOV
Registration is open for the exciting summer programs at Shepherd! Take a look at the summer calendar and registration forms and spread the word!
There are separate programs for both preschool and elementary children and a full week of Vacation Bible School for all! Volunteers needed, please contact the office.
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Easter Lilies
Help make our sanctuary beautiful for Easter. Donate an Easter Lily! The cost is $8. Order forms are available in the pews. |
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Select Calendar Items: Lent Week 3
Wednesday, March 19--TONIGHT!
6:15 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper
7 p.m. Worship Service
7:45 p.m. Dessert and Coffee
Confirmation and Youth meet as regularly scheduled.
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a complete calendar visit our website or click here.
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Meet Our Stephen Ministers
Marlene Filsinger
I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where I still call home. It was there that Brian and I wer e married and raised two sons. Our Lutheran faith kept us busy teaching and serving in many capacities throughout those years. Brian's work took us to Albany, NY for another 25 years. After teaching preschool, elementary, and middle school for 30 years, I retired. We moved to Woodland Hills to be closer to our sons. God had a plan for me at Shepherd of the Valley knowing my compassion for people. He found a place for me to serve and be part of his healing love for hurting people. Here I am now a Stephen Minister following Jesus' model of love and compassion. I am honored to serve you.
Marlene
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Saturday, April 12
9-12 a.m.
Help Beautify the Church for Easter
Sign up to take part in this annual event, sponsored by the Altar Guild. It really makes our sanctuary shine.
If cleaning isn't your 'thing', this year you may make a donation to help defray the cost of professional window cleaners for our high windows.
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Rummage Sale/Spring Boutique
on May 17 
Get ready to clean out your closets and donate items to our rummage sale! Look for details to come.
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SFV Male Chorus Concert
Save the Date: May 31
The San Fernando Valley Male Chorus presents "Songs We Love to Sing!" at SOV on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. More details to come soon.
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Spring Gala A Success --
Baskets Still Available
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our school through this great fundraiser and fun night! The Silent Auction portion of the event made almost $5,400. Dinner and bingo were also a big hit. We are still calculating our earnings for those contributions.
There are still baskets of goodies available to purchase. Stop by the office to see a variety of items and services still available at the opening bid price (half the original value!). Remember that your dollars go directly to support our school.
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Converting to Roth IRAs Using Charitable Gift Annuities
When you set up a Charitable Gift Annuity, you are able to increase your current income for life because you receive a percentage payout based on your age. The older you are the higher the payout. Most of that payout is also tax free income. You also receive a tax deduction. Many times that tax deduction is more than you can utilize in any one year. This provides a great opportunity for you to use that tax deduction for converting a traditional IRA or 401k into a Roth IRA. Your new Roth IRA will now grow tax free and future withdrawals will also be tax free. In addition, your heirs will also be able to inherit the Roth IRA without income taxation. Most importantly, whatever remains in the "charitable gift annuity" will benefit ministries of your choice. To learn more, contact our congregation's Gift Planner, Gregory Shepherd at 909.910. 6823 or gregory.shepherd@elca.org. |
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Looking Ahead
Sunday, March 30
Early registration deadline (save $20) for LRCC Summer Camps at El Camino Pines, Yolijawa and Beach Camp.
Saturday, April 5
10 a.m. First Communion session for third graders
and their parents
Sunday, April 13
9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Service
Monday, April 14
Easter Break: school/preschool closed - resumes on Tuesday, April 22
Holy Thursday, April 17
7 p.m. Holy Thursday Service and First Communion
Good Friday, April 18
7 p.m. Good Friday Service
Holy Saturday, April 19
4:30 p.m. Brief Prayer Service and Cross Decorating
Easter Sunday, April 20
7 a.m. Sunrise Service
9:30 a.m. Festival Service
11 a.m. Festival Service
Saturday, April 26
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Operation Gratitude Basket Assembly
Sunday, April 27
10:45 Book Club meets to discuss Life After Life
by Kate Atkinson.
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Weekly Word Schedule
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.
*Tuesday and Wednesday evening groups will not meet during Lent but will resume after Easter.
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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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