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The SOV Book Club will next meet this 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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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, January 13
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, January 14
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Sunday, January 17
10:45 a.m. Book Club
Monday, January 18
*Office & School Closed - Martin Luther King Holiday
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Supervision Meeting
Tuesday, January 19
9:00 a.m. Sarah & Abraham Bible Study
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 20
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
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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Winter Retreats for Youth
High School Retreat -- January 29-31 Middle School Retreat -- February 12-14
Retreats go from Friday at 7pm through lunch on Sunday.
Price: $145 per youth
The event will be chaperoned by youth minister, Caitlin Arndt and facilitated by camp staff. Please let Caitlin know by January 24 (for high school) and February 7 (for middle school).
If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin for more information.
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Family Bingo Night
Family Bingo Night & Bake Sale
Friday, January 29. When: Friday, January 29 6-8 p.m. Where: Founders Hall Who: All SOV families and friends
Join your fellow SOV families in a night of fun, fellowship, sweet treats, and PRIZES!
Save time and money by pre-ordering your bingo cards!
Remember to turn in your pre-order form to the office no later than Tuesday, January 19.
We are looking for:
Prizes: Do you have any leftover gifts or fun items that you would like to donate as prizes to our Family Bingo Night? If so, please bring them in to the office by Friday, January 22.
Baked Goods:
Put your New Year's Resolution on hold for one night, and help us provide yummy treats for the Bingo players! Thank you for anything you can do to help make this events a success!
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LSS - Transitions & Other News
Lutheran Social Services has a new program called Transitions which is to help people who would like to move themselves out of poverty. The program is going to begin here at Shepherd of the Valley this month.There will be opportunities for people to give volunteer help to those who sign up for the program and opportunities for people to provide dinner for about 15-20 people.
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Marie Brauer at (818)344-8557
CURRENT NEEDS FOR THE WINTER
Clothes - winter jackets, rain jackets, sweaters, socks, hats and gloves!
MOVING FORWARD BREAKFAST
March 12 - 9:30 a.m. to Noon. The Keynote speaker is Mr. Ronald Drews, the new CEO of Lutheran Social Services.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 9 at Moorpark Country Club.
This is a joint tournament with Ventura LSS.
If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Kilner by email or call (818)901-9480.
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Gather, Learn, Share
Ukulele lessons
  A great time was had by all at their first ukulele lesson. It is not too late to join us for another great Gather, Learn, Share Event
hosted by the Vision Team.
Tuesday, February 2nd at 6 p.m.
Join us in Founders Hall. Ukulele lesson is being 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. 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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Father-Daughter Dance
The annual Father-Daughter Dance is
Saturday, February 6 at 6 p.m in Founders Hall.
Girls in preschool through sixth grade and their dads or significant adult males are invited.
Our theme this year is "An Evening in Paris." Highlights include dinner, dancing, and a keepsake photo.
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Save the Date - Spring Gala & Silent Auction
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School will hold its annual Silent Auction.
This event is our most important event of the year, as it not only provides a terrific social event for our families, but also provides significant funding to special projects.
Families are requested to solicit donations from businesses they patronize. All donations need to be accompanied by the donation form. Donations are due no later than Friday, February 19, 2016, or they will not be able to be used in the event.
Attached are the Request Letter and Donation Form for our Annual Silent Auction. Please take the letter to your favorite restaurant, play place, store, salon, massage person, etc. and request a donation to be used at our event. We are a 501(c)(3), and donations are tax deductible. The more variety of items we have, the better the event will be.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Silent Auction Coordinator
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Stephen Ministry Benefits
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Shop with Scrip
Shop with Scrip and support Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School! This is also a great time to sign up for PrestoPay! Order or pick up a SCRIP gift cards today!
Remember: Our School Code is D41757CE923L
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Looking Ahead
Sunday, January 3110:45 a.m. Church Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 2
6:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share: Ukulele lesson #2
Saturday, February 6
6:00 p.m. Father Daughter Dance Wednesday, February 10
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Tuesday, February 16
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Sunday, February 21
10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting
Saturday, March 12
9:30 a.m. LSS Moving Forward Breakfast
Monday, May 9
LSS Annual Golf Tournament
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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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