Sunday School "Preview" This Week
9:00 a.m. in Founders Hall
Sunday School is having a 'preview' this Sunday, September 6, at 9 a.m., as we look forward to the official kick-off of the fall series on September 13. This week's story is "Daniel and the Lions." We begin in Founders Hall for a very brief all-ages opening. After the opening, which begins promptly at 9 a.m., students will go to either of two classes, one for preschool to first grade and the other for second through sixth grade. (We are starting small, but will expand as we grow. Opportunities for youth and adults will be introduced as interest is shown and leaders identified.) There will be coffee and fellowship on the patio from 9:00 to 9:30, as well as after worship.
Just before worship begins at 9:30, students will be released to their parents, or they may remain with Miss Kiki (one of our preschool teachers) for Sunday Club House, from 9:30-10:30. (Students may also begin worship with their families and be dismissed to club house after the prayer of the day.) They will have the opportunity to complete additional crafts or learning about the day's theme story, as well as enjoy supervised play. Older students who participate in worship will have the opportunity for theme-related activities that they can complete quietly during the sermon.
In addition, each child receives a take-home piece, which includes suggestions on reinforcing and experiencing the weekly lesson in the home. The fall lessons will present key stories from the Old Testament. Beginning in December and continuing through the spring, the lessons will be from the New Testament. Over a two year cycle the students will encounter a complete overview of all the stories from the Bible that are central to our faith and life. See you in Sunday School!
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Anniversary Sunday on September 6
This Sunday we recognize in worship all who are celebrating a significant (five-year intervals or 50 years and up) wedding anniversary this year. We look forward to celebrating with you during a reception on the patio following the service, as well.
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Sunday, September 6
9:00 a.m. Sunday School (Preview Week)
9:30 a.m. Anniversary Sunday Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday Club House
Monday, September 7
Labor Day - School and Office Closed
Spiritual Yoga with Julie - on break for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8
7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting
Thursday September 10
7:00 p.m. Preschool Back-to-School Night
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir rehearsals resume
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Confirmation and Youth Group
Confirmation and Youth --
Resume on Wednesday, September 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Grades 6-8 meet together (and in mentor groups), while grade 9 transitions into High School youth as they make final preparation for their confirmation on October 25. High School youth meet in the youth room for hang time and activities.
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Weekly Word Begins Again
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the study this Sunday. We will provide a link in the future for you to download a copy online.
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Book Club Meeting
The SOV Book Club will be meeting on Sunday, September 20, at 10:45 a.m. in the library. We will be reviewing the best selling novel "ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE" by Anthony Doerr. Please join us.
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Illustrating the Second Reading
Scarlet Z. wears the 'shield of faith' and 'helmet of salvation,' which she made to illustrate the
"The Whole Armor of God" passage, Ephesians 6:14-17.
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Pastor Bryan's 30th anniversary of his ordination is this October. We will be celebrating at worship service on
Sunday, October 18 with a celebration brunch following the service.
More details coming soon...
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Lutheran Social Services News 
LSS Walk to End Poverty: Saturday, October 3 at
LSS Community Care Center, Canoga Park
Fall is coming! Please help support LSS Holiday programs.
LSS needs food boxes filled with Thanksgiving items and funds to buy turkey certificates for 150 families. The goal this year is $2,250, but they are hoping to support all of the 300 families currently being served.
LSS Community Care "Walk to Fight Poverty" proceeds will go to those living below the poverty line in our community...The hungry, the homeless, the unemployed, the elderly, single mothers and children will all benefit from this event. Please use this POWERFUL "Friends Asking Friends" website to launch your effort and reach your fundraising goal!
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Let's go to the Movies!
The faith-based Christian film "Fragile World" (produced by SOV's Lisa Lambert) will screen at the AMC Promenade Woodland Hills for One Night Only -Wednesday September 9th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by 3pm September 9th. Click here to order tickets.
Fragile World is the story of Rosalie, a lonely interior decorator with a history of delusions who falls for a dashing stranger who may or may not be real. The film ponders the depths of human loss, the fragile framework of the human mind, and the road to emotional and spiritual healing. This film also received 5 out of 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation. To watch the trailer or learn more, click here to email Lisa or visit the website: fragileworldmovie.com
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What is the history and mission of the Stephen Ministries organization?
Stephen Ministries is a not-for-profit, Christian education organization founded in 1975. Our staff of 40 carry out our mission to "equip God's people for the work of ministry" (Ephesians 4:12). The Stephen Series is a major way we accomplish this mission.
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Ralphs Community Contribution program
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FOR THE NEW TERM BEGAN, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015.
This is a wonderful opportunity for those participants that used to be a part of the now cancelled Vons escrip program to start contributing via our Ralphs Community Contribution Program.
Participants are required to register or re-register for the new term at www.ralphs.com or by using the scanbar letter at the register starting September 1, 2015.
- There are two ways to enroll:
- Online registration
- Scan-Bar letter
- If you received a scanbar letter last year, it is still good and can be used this year.
- Even if you registered as recently as June, July or August 2015, you are required to register again, on or after September 1, 2015.
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