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Soup & Service Begins Tonight
Soup and Service
Tonight, February 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Soup and Service begins tonight with a simple meal and on-site service projects for all ages. Tonight, we'll be serving chicken soup and vegetarian butternut squash. 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.
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, February 179:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
5:30 p.m. Soup & Service Event, Youth Hang Time
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. High School Youth Group/Bible Study
Thursday, February 187:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Sunday, February 2110:45 a.m. Book Club 10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting Monday, February 22
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Yoga with Julie - all levels and ages welcome
7:00 p.m. Zumba Class
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
Tuesday, February 23
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' leaders Meeting
Wednesday, February 24
10:30 a.m. Weekly Word Group
5:30 p.m. Soup & Service Event,
Youth Hang Time
7:00 p.m. Confirmation
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. High School Youth Group/Bible Study
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Sunday School classes are from 9:00 -9:30 a.m.
for Elementary Grades 2-6 in room 6 and
Preschool- First Grade in room 2.
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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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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. Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant is a moving story by a Stephen Minister about his first caring relationship. |
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 Congress finally made permanent the IRA Charitable Rollover. Every IRA owner over age 70½ may transfer part or all of their RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) or up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity. IRA charitable rollovers are tax free and not included in your adjusted gross income. Since the rollover is not taxable, there is also no tax deduction. To make your IRA Charitable Rollover to your church or favorite ministry, simply contact your IRA plan administrator. For further information or questions, contact our ELCA Regional Gift Planner, Greg Shepherd,at: gregory.shepherd@elca.org or call 909-910-6823. |
Spring Gala & Silent Auction
Spring Gala and Silent Auction invites went out last week. This 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.
Please look for the online invitation in your inbox if you haven't already done so and RSVP.
It's going to be a great event!
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!
Kjrste Hillig
Silent Auction Coordinator
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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.
If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Kilner by email or call (818)901-9480.
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Spring Tea Party
Saturday, May 21 at Shepherd of the Valley
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Music, Tea, Sandwiches, Scones, cakes and more!
2 Seatings available
10-11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
We have a maximum of 10 tables (6 people per table).
Cost is $25 per person. This event will be in Founders Hall.
*Baking Times & Setup Information.We'll be baking and setting up for the Spring Tea Party on Friday, May 20 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. All others helping with setup on Saturday morning will meet at 8:00 a.m. You can view the flyer here. |
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, March 16:00 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
Wednesday, March 35:30 p.m. Lenten Experience - Soup & Service Project
Saturday, March 5
6:00 p.m. - Spring Gala 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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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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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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