Shepherd of the Valley

eWeek

March 23, 2016   

 

 

In This Issue
Holy week & Easter Schedule
Easter Egg Hunt
Thrivent Choice dollars Expire Soon!
Soup & Service Thank-you
LSS Volunteer of the Week
Gather, Learn, Share
SOV Book Club
Save the Date - Annual Rummage Sale
Shop with Scrip
Spring Tea Party
LSS News
Vacation Bible School
Looking Ahead
Weekly Word
Prayer Links   

SOV Quick Links

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Partner Quick Links

Church Worship Hours
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Have a Blessed Holy Week and Easter

Easter Cross

Today
No Youth Group or Confirmation
 
Holy Thursday, March 24 
7:00 p.m. Holy Thursday Service and First Communion
7:00 p.m. CANCELED - Intermediate Yoga  
 
Good Friday, March 25 
Office Closed / School Easter Break 
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
  
Holy Saturday, March 26 
4:30 p.m. Brief Prayer Service and Cross Decorating--Bring flowers to and help decorate the outdoor cross!
 
Easter Sunday, March 27 
No Sunday School on Easter
7:00 a.m. Outdoor Service
9:30 a.m. Festival Service*
11:00 a.m. Festival Services
*Club House at 9:30 a.m. Service only

**Monday, March 28 - Friday April, 1**
Special Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Spring Break-School/Preschool/Club House Closed

Monday, March 28  
6:00 p.m. CANCELED - Mindful Yoga with Julie  
7:00 p.m. Zumba Class in Founders Hall 
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
 
Wednesday, March 30  
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Circle  
No Youth Group or Confirmation
 
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt will be held next Sunday, April 3, following the worship service. Hunt areas for both toddler/preschool and elementary will be provided. Clubhouse will be available in both Sunshine Room (younger children) and Room 2 (older children) during worship.
Reminder - March 31 deadline to direct Choice Dollars

 

2015 CHOICE DOLLARS  

EXPIRE SOON

 
ACT NOW!
Thrivent Financial members have until March 31 to direct any remaining 2015 Choice Dollars®. After that date, Choice Dollars® will expire.
Soup & Service Thank you   

A huge thanks to everyone who attended our
Lenten Projects' Soup & Service events.
Having your support and participation was priceless! 
Please be sure to be in worship Sunday, April 3, when the completed projects will be blessed before being sent on to those for whom they have been made. 

We hope you all will join us again at our next event.



LSS Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Diane Jorgensen for her recognition as LSS Volunteer of the Year.

We thank you for your dedication and hard work!

Gather, Learn, Share - Ukulele Lesson


Join us for another great
Gather, Learn, Share Event
hosted by the Vision Team.

Ukulele Lesson

Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m.

Join us in Founders Hall. Ukulele lesson is being taught by
SOV graduate Natalie Rowland.
SOV Book Club

The SOV Book Club will meet on
Sunday, April 17 at 10:45 a.m.
in the SOV library. Our selection for review is
"Missing You" by Harlan Coben
 
All are welcome to join us.

SOV Annual Rummage Sale
Youth Rummage Sale
Our Annual Rummage Sale is coming just in time
to motivate you to spring clean and declutter!

Save the Date: Saturday, April 30
 
We need lots of donations from your house, your garage, the closets, storage areas and even under your bed. You may be surprised by what you find and don't need!
 
We also need volunteers! Helpers are needed to sort, price, set up, sell, cashier and clean up.

Please contact Jan Garris if you can help.

Shop with SCRIP
April Fool's Day may be a holiday for practical jokes, but we're planning something we think you'll like more than pranks: a surprise promotion! We've roped in some of your favorite retailers to participate, so tune in and make sure you don't miss the festivities running all day on April 1.
Watch your email or follow our ShopWithScrip Facebook page for more details and the official announcement.
Below you'll find a list of of our special bonus rebates.

Special Bonus rebates Ending this Friday!

Spring Tea Party fundraiser for LSS


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.

To book, please contact Fiona Kilner.

*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.

LSS News & Events


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 

This is a joint tournament with Ventura LSS. Money raised from this year's event will be used to support the LSS Emergency Assistance Programs at both Thousand Oaks and Canoga Park LSS offices.
 
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. 
 
Vacation Bible School June 27 - July 1

 
Cave Quest, Following Jesus, the Light of the World.

Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1

Embark on a VBS Adventure That Will Light Their Way! Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God's love, a love that takes us through life's dark times.

At Cave Quest Vacation Bible School, kids experience God's Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth which makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real life.

Save the dates. More details coming soon.

Looking Ahead

Tuesday, April 5
6:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share Event - Ukulele

Wednesday, April 27-29 
Rummage Sale Drop-off

Saturday, April 30
Rummage Sale

Monday, May 9
LSS Memorial Golf Classi

Saturday, May 21
10:00 a.m. LSS Spring Tea Party @ SOV

Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1 
Vacation Bible School - Cave Quest - Following Jesus
Weekly Word
Wake Up to the Word logo
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Weekly Word groups will resume the week leading to April 10.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343   www.sovlc.org
 

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | 23838 Kittridge Street | West Hills | CA | 91307