Church Christmas Program  Please join us this Sunday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for our annual Christmas Concert. Enjoy the sounds of the season performed by SOV's many talented musicians!
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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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Selected Calendar Items for this Week
Wednesday, December 9 -- YOUTH CAROLING TONIGHT
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang Time and Meal
7:00 p.m. Confirmation and High School Youth Group go Christmas Caroling, followed by cookie decorating
Thursday, December 10
7:00 p.m. School Christmas Program
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Sunday, December 13
5:30 p.m. SOV Christmas Concert
Monday, December 14
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
Tuesday, December 15
Wednesday, December 16
9:00 a.m. Grandparents & Retirees Tea
6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Party
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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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Youth Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 16, 6 p.m.
Confirmation and High School Youth celebrate the season with a Christmas party. Lasagna and beverage will be provided; please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. There will be fun and games, including a white elephant gift exchange. Please bring a (low or no value) kooky, used or unexpected WRAPPED gift for the exchange game!
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Christmas Worship Services
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship
Office Closed
4:00 p.m. Preschool-Friendly service
5:30 p.m. Family Service
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day Worship
Office Closed
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
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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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StewardshipThank 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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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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Gather, Learn, Share  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 6 p.m.Hope to see everyone at our next event.
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"Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant"
A Stephen Minister begins a caring relationship when he or she is matched with a person experiencing a life crisis. The Stephen Minister then meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the person is in need of care. Here's a moving story by a Stephen Minister about his first caring relationship.
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Vacation Bible School "Cave Quest"
Wow! Just received Vacation Bible School materials! The theme is Cave Quest, Following Jesus, the Light of the World. It is not too early to begin thinking about your active support in this fun, faith-filled adventure. Caryl Benner is retiring after 9 years organizing our VBS programs. So now I am looking for a new leader or leaders to organize a team and take our children on a "rock-solid" adventure. Please prayerfully consider taking this position. There are many experienced helpers ready and willing to assist. Please contact Marlene Filsinger if you're interested in getting a head start on planning.
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Scrip Bonuses for the Holidays
New Bonuses Starting this Saturday, December 12. This is a great way to contribute to our school. 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 10 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
Saturday, January 910:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Preschool Palooza Tuesday, January 126:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share Event - Ukulele Lesson Sunday, January 3110:45 a.m. Church Annual Meeting
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Weekly Word 
Tuesday and Wednesday groups are on Christmas Break. Regular meetings resume after the first of the year.
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