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Team SOV Joins the Walk to Fight Poverty on Saturday
The "Walk to Fight Poverty" is this Saturday! The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. from the LSS Community Care Center, 21430 Strathern Street, Canoga Park, 91304.
The page above takes you to our SOV team donation site. (Note that not all walkers have created individual online profiles.) All proceeds will go directly to those in need of your help.
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Gather... Share... Learn...
No-Sew Halloween Costumes: Tips, Tricks and Demonstration
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Jennifer Jardine will lead a workshop in crafting no-sew costumes for children and adults. You are also invited to bring gently used costumes to swap with others or to give away to the needy.
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Did you know?
How to Help Syrian Refugees Through Lutheran Disaster Response
The ongoing conflict in Syria has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people in and outside of the country. We continue standing with those suffering from this conflict. Lutheran Disaster Response, through local partners on the ground, will support those most vulnerable to this disaster with gifts totaling more than $1 million. Your gifts will help those who have fled Syria and are now refugees and those who have been displaced internally. Your support will help those who are most vulnerable.
It is because of generous gifts from people like you that we are able to respond to those in need. Our unique relationship through Lutheran churches around the world enables us to be on the ground - making a difference.
You may make a gift through SOV by designating if for "Syria Conflict," or by clicking here. These gifts will be used in full - 100 percent - in response to this conflict.
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Saturday, October 3
9:00 a.m. LSS Walk to Fight Poverty
Monday, October 5
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
Wednesday, October 7
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang Time and Meal
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Confirmation & High School Youth Group
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Magazine Drive
Only 2 weeks left of the magazine drive! Order new magazines - or renew current ones - and support our school by Friday, October 9.
Details are in the magazine packet in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Jodi Oliver.
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Preschool Rummage Sale
 Preschool will be hosting a Children's Rummage sale on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Drop-off days in Founders Hall
(Please donate ONLY children's items):
Thursday, October 8 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 9 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please consider donating a variety of children's items such as furniture (activity tables, chairs, desks) and accessories, outdoor/sports equipment, toys, games, electronics, maternity and children's clothing and shoes (*no car seats/boosters, cribs, mattresses, strollers, or helmets). If you have any questions, please contact our Preschool director, Mrs. Nereyda Levings at 818-347-6784.
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We will be celebrating Pastor Bryan's 30th anniversary of his ordination Sunday, October 18. A celebration brunch will follow the worship service. Brunch is $5 per person, max $20 per family. To reserve your seat, please submit payment to the office or place in the offering plate by Wednesday, October 14. Be sure to designate as 30th Ordination Anniversary and include your name and number attending.
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Book Club
 The SOV Book Club will meet at 10:45 AM on Sunday, October 25, in the Vaswig Library. We will be reviewing "THE BOOK OF UNKNOWN AMERICANS" By Cristina Henriquez. This book has been selected by the city of Thousand Oaks as their 2015 One City One Read novel, a citywide program. For more information, please visit thousandoaksreads.org. |
Stephen Leaders
Stephen Leaders establish and direct Stephen Ministry in a congregation. They-
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build awareness of Stephen Ministry within the congregation and community
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recruit and train Stephen Ministers
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meet with potential care receivers to assess their needs
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match care receivers with Stephen Ministers
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provide Stephen Ministers with ongoing supervision and continuing education
People learn to serve as Stephen Leaders by attending a Leader's Training Course-a one-week conference that introduces the resources used to lead Stephen Ministry, develops key skills, and gets people excited about this caring ministry. Most congregations begin with two to four Stephen Leaders, typically including a pastor, possibly another church staff person, and one or more lay leaders.
Learn more:
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Looking Ahead
Tuesday, October 20 9:00 a.m. Sarah & Abraham Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Sunday, October 259:30 a.m. Confirmation Sunday Tuesday, October 277:00 p.m. Stephen Minister' Leaders Meeting
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Weekly Word 
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.
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