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Youth Sunday This Week and Installation of Youth Minister Caitlin Arndt
We mark the end of the Epiphany season with the Transfiguration of our Lord this Sunday. Youth will help lead the service. Also, Caitlin Arndt will be installed as our Youth Minister. She has been serving faithfully in this position since the fall, and we recently realized we have not marked this with a Sunday morning recognition! Youth are invited to help lead worship and to be here for this significant event. Also this week we will have the opportunity to support a special offering for Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, one of our ministry partners. |
Strove Tuesday Pancake Supper
PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, February 9th 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate "Mardi Gras" with pancakes and all the fixin's... bring the whole family and join our annual celebration! (There is no set cost for this event but donations will be gladly accepted). |
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, February 3
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, February 4
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Monday, February 8
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
Tuesday, February 9
2:00 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group 5:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Wednesday, February 10
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
NO Youth Group or Confirmation tonight, come to:
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service
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Middle School Retreat Registration
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 February 7 for middle school.
If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin for more information.
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Lenten Experience . . .
Lenten experience kicks off with a pre-Lent pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m.
The Lent season begins with
Ash Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Soup and Service
begins on Wednesday, February 17
with a simple meal and on-site service projects for all ages. We will start at 5:30 p.m. and conclude from
7:00-7:15 p.m.with a prayer and short reflection. These will continue each Wednesday through March 16.
As part of our Lenten experience this year, we will be working on several service projects. These include making fleece blankets for the homeless and young children as well as care packs for the homeless. We would appreciate any donations of fleece, either new or gently used (& clean) and gift cards for JoAnn/Michaels so we can purchase additional fleece and supplies.
We could also use items to go into homeless care packs: $5 fast food gift cards, snack foods, bottled water, etc. We could also use grocery/dollar store gift cards to purchase these items.
Also, devotional booklets, Faithful Facts for Lent, are available in the office and narthex. These booklets provide a brief daily reading for every day in Lent, each focusing on a different biblical character from the Passion story. Be sure to pick up a copy.
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The SOV Book Club will meet on
Sunday, February 21 at 10:45 a.m. in the SOV library. Our selection for review is "Trail of Broken Wings" by Sejal Badani. All are welcome to join us.
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Gather, Learn, Share Event - Ukulele Lesson
 We would like to thank everyone for attending the Gather, Learn, share event! The ukulele lessons have been a great hit! A great time was had by all.
Please join us for another ukulele lesson on
Monday, March 1 at 6 p.m. (and stay for another Gather, Learn, Share event immediately following at 7pm - see article below)
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
See you there!
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Coming Soon in March... Gather, Learn, Share Event 
Monday, March 1 at 7 p.m.
We are bringing Home Organization Expert Connie Cohen to help guide you on steps you need to take to declutter and downsize. As you enter new stages in your life, you may find yourself needing to give your home some TLC . Here's what you'll walk away learning... - How to sort, declutter and organize - whether selling your home or just simply needing a fresh new look!
- How to let go of emotional attachments to items you truly no longer need
- How to determine what to keep and what you can live without
- How to store your items in creative ways
- How to banish the "maybe" pile
- How to create a personalized plan with timelines and guidelines. Learn where to begin!
- How to make the transition as smooth as possible
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LSS News & Events
CURRENT NEEDS FOR THE WINTER
Clothes - winter jackets, rain jackets, sweaters, socks, hats and gloves!
Food for Pantry - LSS food pantry is running low. Please consider donating non-perishable, nutritious canned and dry goods to the food pantry. We are currently very low on: soup, vegetables, beans, tuna, Cereal, oatmeal, rice & pasta, boxed juice, granola bars, nuts, cookies and water for homeless.
EVENTS
MOVING FORWARD BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. The Keynote speaker is Mr. Ronald Drews, the new CEO of Lutheran Social Services.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, May 9 at Moorpark Country Club.
This is a joint tournament with Ventura LSS.
SPRING TEA PARTY!
Saturday, MAY 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Music, Tea, Sandwiches, Scones, cakes and more!
We have a maximum of 10 tables (6 people per table).
Cost is $25 per person. This event will be in Founders Hall. To book, please contact Fiona Kilner (contact info below).
CPR and First Aid Classes
LSS will be teaching Red Cross CPR and First Aid classes at Canoga Park Lutheran Church on March 19th, April 16th and June 18th with a maximum class size is 12.
If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Kilner by email or call (818)901-9480.
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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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School Family Referrals As you may have heard, Pinecrest Schools will be closing all five of their campuses at the end of this school year. Do you know any families that attend Pinecrest Schools?
At Shepherd, we know that the best way to spread the word about our school is through the recommendations of our church members and school parents to family, friends, and neighbors. Please share your SOV experience with others, especially any Pinecrest families that could benefit from being part of the Shepherd family.
Shepherd is pleased to accept referrals at any time. With our open enrollment policy, students can be admitted throughout the school year.
If you know of any families looking for options for their children, please let us know . Thank you in advance. |
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Looking Ahead
Monday, February 15 Presidents' Holiday - Office & School Closed
Tuesday, February 16
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, February 175:30 p.m. Lenten Experience - Soup & Service Project
Sunday, February 21
10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting
Wednesday, February 24
5:30 p.m. Lenten Experience - Soup & Service Project
Tuesday, March 1
6:00 p.m. Gather/Learn/Share event - Ukulele Lesson
7:00 p.m. Gather/Learn/Share Event - The Art of Downsizing and Decluttering
Wednesday, March 2
5:30 p.m. Lenten Experience - Soup & Service Project
Saturday, March 5
TBA - Spring Sing and Silent Auction
Saturday, March 12
9:30 a.m. LSS Moving Forward Breakfast
Monday, May 9
LSS Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 21
Spring Tea Party
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Weekly Word 
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Weekly Word guides will not be provided during Lent, but the Wednesday morning group will meet and supply its own materials.
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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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