Stewardship Thank you to those who have returned a commitment card and for supporting the mission and ministry of Shepherd of the Valley. Commitment cards may still be returned in the offering plate or to the office. If your plans include any special year-end contributions, please consider an extra gift to Shepherd of the Valley this year. Your support is very much needed and appreciated.
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Gather, Learn, Share     Thank you to all who attended last night's demonstration on how to make lefse. It was a great hands-on learning experience for all of us. A special thanks to Eloise Hallahan and Barbara Kaye for leading this demonstration--and for the lefse samples and the delicious cookies, too. Our next two Gather Share Learn Events will be ukulele lessons taught by Natalie Rowland. The lessons will be on January 12th and February 2nd at 6pm.
Hope to see everyone at our next event.
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Thank You from Lutheran Social Services
I would like to thank everyone for all the donations of food, money and toys donated to LSS. They are greatly appreciated.
They are also celebrating as of November 12 their one year anniversary at their new location.
Thank you everyone - Diane Jorgensen
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, December 2
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, December 3
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Sunday, December 6
10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir
3:00 p.m. San Fernando Valley Male Chorus Concert
Monday, December 7
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
9:30 a.m. Preschool Christmas Program
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
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If you'd like to donate a poinsettia to help beautify our sanctuary for Christmas, please fill out an order form ($8 per plant), available in the pews, or contact the office.
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It's that time again for the San Fernando Male Chorus to sing at SOV. Come see Ralph Mauriello and Carl Smith sing in a show called "'Tis the Merriest".
It features holiday songs, both religious and secular. Ralph's solo is "Little One, Tiny One". Also he and Carl are in a quartet doing a comedy number, "Oh Little Town of Woodland Hills".
The Chorus was organized in 1957, for the purpose of promoting male harmony. The Chorus is a non-profit corporation, with no political or religious affiliations; just members from all walks of life with one common bond-- a love of male musical harmony.
Purchase your tickets from Ralph Mauriello. 100% of the proceeds will go to SOV.
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Grandparents & Retirees Tea
Grandparents and Retirees are invited to join the TK, Kindergarten and 5th/6th grade classes for a short play, caroling and refreshments in Founders Hall on Wednesday, December 16 at 9:00 a.m. You are also invited to chapel at 8:30 a.m. before the event.
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Weekly Word Bible Study & Tea
Please join us for our Weekly Word Bible Study & Tea hosted by Cindy Brown & Lisa Lambert.
Friday, December 11 @9:45 a.m. in Thousand Oaks
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The SOV Book Club will meet on Monday, December 21 at 11:45 a.m. at the home of Renee Lambert for a potluck lunch followed by our meeting. Our December selection is
A SECRET GIFT by Ted Gup.
Please RSVP to Renee at 818.723.3749.
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Advent Calendar
9:30 a.m. Preschool Christmas Program
Thursday, December 10
7:00 p.m. School Christmas Program
5:30 p.m. SOV Choir Christmas Concert
9:00 a.m. Grandparents & Retiree Tea
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship
Office Closed
4:00 p.m. Preschool-Friendly service
5:30 p.m. Carol Service
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Carol Service
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day Worship
Office Closed
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
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"Stephen Ministers: The After People"
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Scrip Bonuses for the Holidays
New Bonuses Starting December 5. This is a great way to contribute to our school. Below you'll find a list of special bonus rebates starting Saturday, December 5. Click here to view all the current special offers.
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Save the Date
Remember to invite your friends and family to our fun and free Preschool Palooza on Saturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great way to introduce our school to new families.
This year's theme is "Carnival". Highlights include a bounce house, face painting, storytime and playground fun and games and prizes. |
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, December 157:00 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16
9:00 a.m. Grandparents and Retirees Tea
6:00 p.m. Confirmation/Youth Group Christmas PartySaturday, January 99:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Preschool Palooza
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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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