Merry Christmas!
On behalf of our staff and faculty at Shepherd, we wish you and your family all the best as you celebrate Christmas! May God's love born in Jesus deliver an abundance of happiness and good cheer your way, and your holidays shine with moments of love, laughter and goodwill!
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Christmas Worship Services
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship
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
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
*Note that there will be no Sunday School on Sunday, December 27 and Sunday, January 3.
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Grandparents and Retirees Tea
Thank you to all our Grandparents and retirees who were able to attend our mini concert / morning tea. The children sang songs and then invited their special guests to share some tasty treats along with morning tea. |
Winter Retreats for Youth
Save the dates!
High School Retreat -- January 29-31 Middle School Retreat -- February 12-14
The retreats are at El Camino Pines and it should be a good year for snow! More details next week, but speak to our youth minister Caitlin Arndt if you have any questions.
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Holiday Office Hours
 Thursday, December 24 - Friday, December 25 Closed
Thursday, December 31
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1
Closed
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Angel Donations
Thanks to our angels thus far!
Gold Angel:
Lisa & Bob Lambert
Blue Angels:
Engh Family Lucas Naumann
Keira Lowry
Sharon Van Velzer
Mrs. Farrell
Lowell & Karen Helgager
Holly:
Marshall Family
Be an angel and donate to SOV in honor of your child. All donors will be recognized in Ewes News, and an angel with your child's name will displayed in the office. Help decorate the office and support SOV!
Holly - up to $25
Blue Angel - $26-$100
Silver Angel -$101-$249
Gold Angel - $250 and up
As always, donations are tax deductible! Simply write a check payable to SOV (please include the child's name you are honoring in the memo line) and send it to school. Thanks for your support.
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Year End GivingJust a reminder that all charitable contributions to SOV should be made by December 31 in order to be tax deductible for 2015.
Send: Any donations sent through the mail must be postmarked by December 31.
Online: Donations can also be made on our website.
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Gather, Learn, Share 
Please join us for another great
Gather, Learn, Share Event
hosted by the Vision Team.
January 12th and February 2nd at 6 p.m.
Our next two Gather, Share, Learn Events will be ukulele lessons taught by SOV graduate Natalie Rowland.
If you don't already own a ukulele, George Kaye has graciously agreed to pass along a 10% discount on his already discounted prices on ukuleles for SOV congregants for the Gather, Learn, Share Events in January and February. Simply mention SOV at his store.
Kaye's Music Scene
19369 Victory Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91335
Phone:(818) 881-5566
Hope to see you there!
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Preschool Palooza
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.
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The SOV Book Club will next meet on Sunday, January 17 at 10:45 a.m. in the SOV library. Our selection for review is BROOKLYN, a novel by Colm Tolbin. All are welcome to join us.
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Stephen Ministry
"I Began to Feel God's Love Again" -A young woman describes how her caring relationship with her Stephen Minister allowed her to experience Jesus in a personal, tangible, life-transforming way.
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Vacation Bible School "Cave Quest"
This years VBS 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 & PrestoPay Bonuses
No matter how well you prepare for the holidays, there's always a little bit of last-minute shopping. It's easy to check those last few stocking stuffers off your list when you pay for your ShopWithScrip order with PrestoPay. This year we're thrilled to announce NO PrestoPay fees starting Tuesday, December 22, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Friday, January 1!
Shop in the Scrip box and support Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School! This is a great time to sign up for PrestoPay if you haven't already done so.
Remember: Our School Code is D41757CE923L
Bonuses extended through December 25. Click here to view all the current special offers.
 Amazon Smile
 Amazon's 2015 Electronics Gift Guide can help you find high-tech gifts for everyone on their list. You can generate donations for Shepherd of the Valley Foundation when you buy items on Amazon's Electronics Gift Guide at smile.amazon.com.
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Looking Ahead
No Yoga this Monday only
Monday, January 4
6:00 p.m. - Yoga
Saturday, January 9
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Preschool Palooza
Tuesday, January 12
6:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share Event - Ukulele Lesson
Sunday, January 31
10:45 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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