Mr. Gibson, as he has been known by students and staff, has been custodian, caretaker, and maintenance guru at SOV for nearly thirty years. His dedication to keeping SOV clean, safe, and beautiful has been a blessing to our church and school community. Thank you, Mr. Gibson!

(With his permission, we share with you that Doug's recent diagnoses with lung cancer prompted his immediate retirement. This is why our retirement celebration is being given with so little notice. Please keep Doug and his family in your prayers.)

Vacation Bible School

The date and theme are set for VBS! Save the date, June 22-26, for EVEREST...conquering challenges with God's mighty power! Your child will have a "mountain top" experience using their imagination, trekking through glacier games, singing at base camp, and taking Bible expeditions.

Selected Items from This Week's Calendar

Tonight

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hang Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Confirmation

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM High School Youth Group

Tuesday, March 3

Election Day (Precincts in Founders Hall)

This Friday and Saturday, Operation Gratitude has announced a push to assemble 20,000 boxes in time for boot camp graduations this spring.The boxes will be assembled this Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, at the National Guard Armory in Van Nuys. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Foundation Plans Legacy Dinner

Shepherd of the Valley Foundation is planning for a "Legacy Dinner". This event is held to thank those who have designated a contribution to our Foundation through their estate plan. Such gifts would endow the work of SOV in the future. If you have made such arrangements, please fill out a short form, also available at services this Sunday so that we will know all those who should be invited to the dinner. If you have not made a designated gift, but would like to, call

Jan Garris (818) 348-8343 for details. The Foundation has resources available to help you set up such a gift.

We are currently planning the Legacy Dinner for the weekend of May 16-17.

Faith Quilt

Calling all high school seniors! Would you like a Faith Quilt? This quilt is formed from 12 squares, 10 of which are decorated by friends and family of the senior's choosing. The quilts are free. They are provided as a reminder of the Love of God and the SOV community. If you or someone you know would like one, please contact Bonnie Boord or 818.645.8135 by February 28.

Thank You from Lutheran Campus Ministry

Another thank you from a ministry partner:

We here at the Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Southern California thank God for you, our partners in grace! Your generous donation to LCM@USC is gratefully
acknowledged.

As an international student from Indonesia, LCM has been my home of faith for the past three years. I guess you could call me a byproduct of our mission statement, as I have been nourished by meaningful worship, enjoyed a loving community of Lutheran Christians, been challenged to grow, deepened my faith, and have had a lot of fun along the way, 9,000 miles from home.

Your faithfulness and witness have been heartwarming, and your continued love, support, and prayers are greatly appreciated.

In Christ's Service,

Michael Prabowo
Lutheran Campus Ministry

University of Southern California

Spring Gala & Silent Auction

Enjoy a night out with dinner and dancing.

Festivities include silent auction and a raffle.

All proceeds help our school.

R.S.V.P by this Friday to receive the Early Bird Special!

Ticket prices rise from $55 to $75 after Friday.

We are looking for sponsors, if you are interested you can get more information here. Thank you, hope to see you there!

Book Club will meet on Sunday, March 15 at 10:45 a.m. in the Vaswig Library to discuss The Miniaturist, a novel by Jessie Burton. All are welcome to attend.

Looking Ahead

Saturday, March 7

11:00 a.m. Memorial Service for Elma Helgager

Saturday, March 14
10:00 a.m.-Noon LSS Moving Forward Brunch -- NOTE NEW LOCATION @ Knights of Columbus 3601 Council, 21433 Strathern St., Canoga Park

6 p.m. Spring Gala and Silent Auction @ 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys

Weekly Word Schedule

Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. in the Conejo Valley, for more information contact Lisa Lambert

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343 www.sovlc.org