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Ash Wednesday & Lenten Experience . . .
The Lent season begins with
Ash Wednesday Worship,
Tonight, 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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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, February 10
NO Youth Group or Confirmation tonight, come to:
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service
7:50 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Friday, February 127:00 p.m. Middle School Winter Retreat Monday, February 15
Presidents' Holiday - Office Closed
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' C.E./Supervision Meeting
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
Tuesday, February 16
9:00 a.m. Sarah & Abraham Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, February 17
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
5:30 p.m. Soup & Service Event
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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Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church received $1,628 in 2015.
The Thrivent Choice program helps Thrivent members make a positive impact in their communities.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL is a Fortune 500 not-for-profit membership organization of Christians. Their purpose is to serve their members - which today total nearly 2.4 million-by guiding them to be wise with money, live generously and change lives. They succeed when our members, their families and their communities thrive.
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We raised $266 for PLTS. PLTS provides theological education for the training of clergy and lay leaders through degrees and certificates that lead to ordination, non-ordained ministry, and further theological research.
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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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Coming in March... A Double Feature Gather, Learn, Share Event
Ukulele lesson
Monday, March 1 at 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Hosted by the Vision Team
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
(and stay for another Gather, Learn, Share event immediately following at 7pm)
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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"I'm So Grateful for Stephen Ministry!" - A man shares how he and his Stephen Minister built a high-trust relationship, apart from his regular circle of friends, so that he could move forward through a tough time in his life.
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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 at Shepherd of the Valley 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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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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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
5:30 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
6:00 p.m. - 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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