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Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday, November 25, 7 p.m.
This year's Thanksgiving Service will center on the theme, "Together We Can Do Great Things." You are invited to bring an item celebrating this theme, which will be brought to the altar in a procession of thanks.
Examples of items you might bring are...
...photos of family accomplishments
...team jerseys or awards
...insignia of an organization you support
...a group project
Anything that celebrates teamwork or accomplishing goals together with others is welcome. In the spirit of the pilgrims' first thanksgiving, we will give thanks for all the things we do in communities with and for each other.
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, November 11
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang Time and Meal
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. High School Youth Group/Bible Study
Thursday, November 12
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Friday, November 13
6:00 p.m. PTF Fellowship Movie Night - All are welcome.
Sunday, November 15
10:45 a.m. Book Club
10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting
10:45 a.m. Nominating Committee Meeting
Monday, November 16
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Education presents Mayra McCullough. All are welcome.
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 a.m. Sarah & Abraham Bible Study
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
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If you missed the Lutheran Social Services Thanksgiving Food Drive, there's still time to make a difference. LSS office will be open for delivery of food bags on Sundays, November 15 and 22 from noon until 4 p.m. They need all food no later than November 22
You may also send a check marked "Thanksgiving" to Luthern Social Services, 21430 Strathern St. Unit A, Canoga Park, CA 91304.
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Jorgensen or Fiona Kilner at 818.901.9480.
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Movie Under the Stars
"Movie Under the Stars"
Friday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m.
The feature film will be a new release animated movie (rated PG). Best of all, the event is FREE! Bring your lawn chairs, sleeping bags and blankets. You are welcome to bring your dinner. PTF will be selling drinks and snacks.
Please join us at SOV for some good fellowship and fun!
*Event will be moved to Founders Hall depending on the weather conditions.
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Stephen Ministry Continuing Education Open to the Congregation
The Stephen Ministry Continuing Education this month is open to the congregation! You are invited to join us.
Mayra McCullough will be teaching us about meditation and leading us in a short guided meditation on
Monday November 16, 7 - 8 p.m.
Mayra will guide us through the art of meditation (i.e. how to easily and effortlessly meditate, techniques to meditation, where to find different types of meditations, using meditation to create inner peace and well-being, reducing stress, and will lead us in a short guided meditation). There will also be time for Q&A. You can view a full bio of Mayra McCullough here.
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Lutheran Social Services Annual Toy Drive
Christmas
LSS will distribute Christmas gifts to their client families. Donations are being accepted for unwrapped gifts for children ages 2-12. Please bring them to the Narthex no later than Sunday, November 30.
You may also drop off toys to the LSS office on November 15, November 22 and December 8 from noon until 4 p.m.
For more information about LSS services and programs, and learn about how you can get involved, please visit their website.
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Gather, Learn, Share
Please join us for another great
Gather, Learn, Share Event
hosted by the Vision Team.
Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m.
Our own Eloise Hallahan will demonstrate how to make the traditional Norwegian original, Lefse in the SOV kitchen.
"Lefse is a traditional soft Norwegian flatbread. It is made with leftover potatoes, flour, butter, and milk or cream. It is cooked on a griddle."
You'll have a fun time, meet new people, and simply enjoy a new experience. Bring your friends!
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How Stephen Ministry Works
The best way to understand how Stephen Ministry works is to learn about three groups of people involved in this ministry: Stephen Leaders, Stephen Ministers, and care receivers.
This week we'll learn about 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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Shop with Scrip for the Holidays
 Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping and Support Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School! This is also a great time to sign up for PrestoPay! Save big and earn more towards your SCRIP requirement for the school year. Order your SCRIP gift cards today!Sign up for PrestoPay PrestoPay: A Secure, Online Way to Pay for Scrip.
PrestoPay™ lets you pay for your ShopWithScrip® orders online-no more dropping off checks! PrestoPay securely links a bank account to your ShopWithScrip account so you can choose electronic debit when you checkout online. The rebate is automatically credited to your organization, and you don't have to worry about cash or checks. It's easy to get signed up.
2. Enter your bank account and account holder information. 3. Within 2-3 business days, we will deposit two small amounts in your bank account. The next time you log in, enter these amounts in your PrestoPay registration to verify the account, and choose a PIN number to use for online payment. 4. You will receive an email with an approval code to send to your coordinator.
Please contact the office if you have any sign up questions.
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Looking Ahead
Wednesday, November 25Office Open - 8:00 a.m. - noon 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Service
Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 Thanksgiving - Office Closed
Tuesday, December 1 - Lefse Demo
7:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share Event
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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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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343 www.sovlc.org
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