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enrollment code: D41757CE923L
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Church Worship Hours
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9:00 am - Sunday School
9:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am - Sunday School Club House
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The congregational council of Shepherd of the Valley, upon recommendation of the school board, has made the difficult decision that we will not offer elementary school classes after the conclusion of the current academic year. (Preschool classes are not affected by this decision and will continue to operate according to the high standards we have established, and with the same excellent director, teachers and staff that are now so ably guiding and nurturing the children.) Please click here to read the letter that was sent to elementary school parents. We will of course set aside a time in the future to honor and thank the excellent principal, teachers, and staff who are still faithfully educating and guiding children in the elementary school. We are grateful for those--all staff, parents, students, church members and leaders--who over the years have worked hard to provide the wonderful education and caring Christian community that have been hallmarks of our elementary school. |
Faith in Action
Dear Fellow SOV Congregants,
Inspired by Pastor Bryan's sermon at service two Sundays ago, I took a box of the homeless care packages made by our congregants during Lent.
My intention was to offer the packages to my yoga class.
After class the following day, I explained to my students (most of which do not attend SOV), the story behind the packages and told them to feel free to take a package or two. I smiled when, within minutes, the box was emptied.
Two days later I received a message from one of my students. She said she had just given the care package to a homeless man she saw at the post office who was sitting on the ground with a cardboard sign. She asked him his name then chatted for awhile with him. She then gave him the care package. He smiled and thanked her saying he could really use the items in the package.
My student's message said further, "It put a smile on my face to see him smile and he was very appreciative. Thanks so much for giving us those packages and for helping me help someone else."
"We at SOV are indeed answering Jesus's call to feed his sheep. I am so very proud to be a member of our congregation."
-Julie Rowland
If you have a story of your own that you'd like to have told on eWeek, please let us know! You can contact us at shepherd@sovls.org with a story of your Faith in Action.
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Youth Group Dinner Tonight
Tonight's youth dinner will be Bob Lambert's
famous Tri-tip sandwiches!
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang Time & Meal - Tonights youth dinner will be Bob Lambert's Famous Tri-tip sandwich!
7:00 p.m. Youth Group/Bible Study/Confirmation
Thursday, April 14
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga
Sunday, April 17
10:45 a.m. Book Club
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie
7:00 p.m. Zumba Class in Founders Hall
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Supervision Meeting
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
Tuesday, April 19
9:00 a.m. Pastor Bryan's Monthly Bible Study
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir Rehearsal
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 20
8:30 a.m. Chapel TK-6 (Cherub Choir Sings)
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Circle
6:00 p.m. Youth Hang time & Meal
7:00 p.m. Youth Group/Bible Study/Confirmation
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The SOV Book Club will meet this
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.
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Roller Disco Skate Night
Friday, April 29
Bring your skates, roller blades, and scooters and helmets for a fun night of skating and fellowship!
Family and friends welcome!
More information to come.
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Our Annual Rummage Sale is coming just in time
to motivate you to spring clean and declutter!
Saturday, April 30
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 P.M.
We need lots of donations from your house, your garage, the closets, and storage areas! You may be surprised by what you find and don't need! Donating items for the sale is easy.
Drop-off will be in Founders Hall,
Wednesday, April 27 - Friday, April 29.
We also need volunteers! Helpers are needed to sort, price, set up, sell, cashier and clean up. Thanks!
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32nd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament
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.
A Brochure to the event is available.
If you planning on attending this event, please try to RSVP by April 30. We need a head count so we may plan accordingly for the event.
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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.
CPR and First Aid Classes
LSS will be teaching Red Cross CPR and First Aid classes at Canoga Park Lutheran Church this Saturday, 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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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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. Registration available in the office.
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SOV Summer Camp
Our summer program is here!
We welcome all children from preschool through 6th grade. We're offering 5 sessions of full days, half days, and extended days.
The program includes lots of games, crafts, and fun activities and even field trips! Be sure to sign up today!
Download a Flyer Here!
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Did you know...
The state of Arizona, and now, as of January 1, 2016, California offer what are called beneficiary deeds. You can have title to real estate, including your home, in one of these TOD (transfer on death) deeds. By using one of these types of deed, you can now avoid probate of certain real estate, without needing a trust. However, there are many other reasons for having a trust.
To learn more, contact your state or county hall of records, for more information. You may also contact me about how you can use this type of deed for charitable gift planning as well as other methods for leaving property as a gift. Greg Shepherd, ELCA Regional Gift Planner, 909-910-6823 or by email at: gregory.shepherd@elca.org
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Looking Ahead
Thursday, April 21
6:30 p.m. Twin Valley Conference Assembly
Wednesday, April 27 - Friday, April 29 Rummage Sale Drop-off in Founders Hall
Saturday, April 30 7:00 a.m. Annual Rummage Sale Monday, May 9LSS Memorial Golf Classic @ Moorpark Country Club
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
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Weekly Word Resumes Next Week!
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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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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