Shepherd of the Valley

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May 11, 2016   

 

 

In This Issue
Pentescost
Selected Calendar Items For This Week
Youth Group End of Year Party
LSS Annual Golf Tournament
Teacher Appreciation Week
Mindful Yoga with Julie Certified
5th & 6th Grade Outdoor School
Family Movie Night
SOV Book Club
SFV Male Chorus Concert
Line Dancing @ SOV
Spring Tea Party
LSS News & Events
Free Parents & Me Classes
Preschool Open House
Vacation Bible School
VBS Needs 2 Liter Bottles
SOV Summer Camp
Stephen Ministry Training
Sports Authority Scrip cards
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Looking Ahead
Weekly Word
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Once again we commemorate Pentecost--the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church--at worship this Sunday. As is traditional, you are invited to wear red for this service!
Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
 
Wednesday, May 11
8:30 a.m. Chapel TK-6
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Circle
6:00 p.m. Youth Group and Confirmation Annual Year End Party   
 
Thursday, May 12   
3:30 p.m. Free parent & Me Class (Sunshine Room)
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Friday, May 13
7:00 p.m. Family Movie Night - All are welcome

Saturday, May 14 
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga

Sunday, May 15
10:45 a.m. Book Club
10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting
3:00 p.m. SFV Male Chorus Concert 
  
Monday, May 16    
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie  
7:00 p.m. Cancelled - Zumba Class
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Supervision Meeting 
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
 

Tuesday, May 17
9:00 a.m. Pastor Bryan's Monthly Bible Study
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
6:30 p.m. Line Dancing
7:30 p.m. Council Meeting (late start so Council can attend Line Dancing)

Wednesday, May 18
8:30 a.m. Chapel TK-6
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word Group
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Circle

Confirmation & Youth Group End of Year Party Tonight!


Tonight, May 11 at 6 p.m.

Confirmation and high school youths are invited to join us for our annual year end party. A BBQ dinner will be served, games will be played and prizes awarded!

LSS Annual Golf Tournament

The LSS annual golf tournament was a success. There were a total of 84 golfers, and we had some new golfers to the tournament. Watch for an update as to funds raised. A great time was had by all.
 
Teacher Appreciation week

This is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at SOV. This is a week for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. It is time to say "Thank You" to the special teachers and staff that you know. Let them know that they are appreciated for all that they do.
Mindful Yoga with Julie Certified!

Julie Rowland received her certification in yoga! Rarely does one stand alone when accomplishing a goal. Julie extends her heartfelt thanks to SOV, to the West Hills and Woodland Hills Facebook pages, and to all of the students for support and encouragement. Julie is committed to your success in yoga in a powerful inspirational way! You can join her on Mondays for Mindful Yoga at 6 PM and Saturdays at 8:30 AM for intermediate yoga. 
5th & 6th Grade Outdoor School
@ El Camino Pines

The 5th and 6th grade class spent last week at El Camino
Pines Outdoor School. Some of their activities included
survival, fire ecology, a night walk, archery, a low ropes
course, rock wall climbing and astronomy. The boys made new friends, sang fun songs and made life-long
memories. What an awesome week!

Family Movie Night This Friday!


Family Movie Night
Friday, May 13 at 7PM

The feature film will be an animated movie (rated PG).
Best of all, the event is FREE! Bring your chairs, sleeping
bags and blankets. You are welcome to bring your dinner.

PTF will be selling drinks and snacks so please join us
for some good fellowship and fun! 

All are welcome.
 
SOV Book Club
Book Club
The SOV Book Club will meet this
Sunday, May 15 at 10:45 a.m.
in the SOV library.

Our selection for review is
"WATCHERS"
by Dean Koontz

All are welcome to join us.

SFV Male Chorus Concert
Tickets may be purchased from Ralph Mauriello.
100% of the proceeds go to Shepherd of the Valley.

Line Dancing coming to SOV


Please join us for fun night of Line Dancing!

Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
 

Learn some fun line dances or come for the exercise!
The class will be taught by Sylvia Davis.

All age levels are welcome.
Easy to do and great fun for all!

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 a.m.-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
or
sign up with Diana Jorgensen after service on Sunday.


*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 p.m.-3 p.m.
We'll also be setting up tables. Volunteers
would be greatly appreciated!

All others helping with setup on the day of the event on Saturday morning will meet at 8:00 a.m.
LSS News & Events

 
CPR and First Aid Classes
LSS will be teaching Red Cross CPR and First Aid classes at Canoga Park Lutheran Church on Saturday, 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.

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.
 
 
Free Parent & Me Classes in May

SOV Preschool will be offering FREE Parent and Me classes in the month of May. Every week, we will be offering a free class with one of our outstanding teachers. There will be lots of fun crafts and activities to do with your child. Come and join in on the fun! The activities are for children ages 3-5 years old and parent must accompany the child. Classes will be offered from
 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon on the 
following dates:
 
Thursday, May 12 - Sunshine Room
Thursday, May 19 - Blossom Room
Tuesday, May 24 - Sunshine Room

Download a flyer and tell a friend!
Preschool Open House

Preschool Open House
Thursday, May 26
6PM to 7PM

We're hosting a Preschool Open House before Spring Sing. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn about our Preschool program.

We welcome all families who are interested in applying forthe 2016-2017 school year, as well as those who may have interest for a later date. Prospective parents can tour the campus, spend time in our classrooms and meet our teachers. Learn about our extracurricular activities, playground and more.

Please share this information with your friends and family!

Earn a $5 gift card to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
for any new preschool family you bring to the Open
House.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)

   
Rock out at VBS this summer! 

Cave Quest, Following Jesus, the Light of the World
 
Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1 

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! 

Kids will spend each day spelunking through field-tested 
activity stations with their Cave Crews (small groups of children and one leader). Every station is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps everyone engaged. 

Registration form is available to download
or available in the narthex and office. 
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Need Bottles
Soda bottles
Vacation Bible School is collecting 2 liter bottles
for their projects.

Please save and drop them off in the office.
SOV Summer Camp

Our summer program is here!
All children from preschool through 6th grade are
welcome. We're offering 5 sessions of full days, half days, andextended days. The program includes lots of games, crafts,fun activities and even field trips!
Be sure to sign up today!!

Download a Flyer Here! 
Stephen Ministry Training in September
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Stephen Leaders are pastors, church staff, and lay leaders who share a common passion-bringing Christ's love and care to hurting people.
We will be starting a new series of Stephen Ministry Training classes beginning in September.

If you are interested in the training,
please contact Julee Rich for more information.

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Looking Ahead 

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

Thursday, May 26
6:00 p.m. Preschool Open house
7:00 p.m. Spring Sing/Open House

Friday, May 27
SOV Holiday - School/Office Closed

Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Holiday - School/Office Closed

Sunday, June 5
9:30 a.m. School Commemorative Service & Fellowship

Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1
Vacation Bible School - Cave Quest - Following Jesus
Weekly Word
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Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the study this Sunday.  
 
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343   www.sovlc.org