Shepherd of the Valley

eWeek

May 18, 2016   

 

 

In This Issue
Upcoming Sundays
2016 Graduates
Graduation Sunday
Selected Calendar Items For This Week
Spring Tea Party
Line Dancing @ SOV
Free Parents & Me Classes
Preschool Open House
Annual Spring Sing
SOV Book Club
Mindful Yoga with Julie Certified
LSS News & Events
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
Prayer Links   

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Upcoming Special Sunday Events Noted 

This Sunday, May 22 -- Quilts presented to High School Graduates who requested them

Sunday, June 5 -- Graduation Sunday and School Recognition (see article below for more information)

Sunday, June 12 -- High School, College, and Grad School Graduate recognition (see article below for more information)

Graduating Class of 2016
 
If you know of any students in our SOV community who are graduating from high school, college, or with any advanced degrees, please let the office know by Monday, June 6, so that we may honor them during worship on Sunday, June 12. We will also acknowledging them in eWeek and the Sunday bulletin.

We look forward to congratulating them on all their accomplishments!

Graduation Sunday & Celebration of Our School
Come celebrate SOV!

Sunday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.


Please join us as we'll be celebrating our School's meaningful history and heritage while embracing the future of our 5th and 6th grade graduates. We'll also be honoring our staff, as we offer our deep appreciation for their work. 

We'll be serving lunch following service in founders Hall.
 There is no charge for the lunch but if you would like to attend the luncheon, please RSVP to the office.

Selected Calendar Items for this Week:

Thursday, May 19    
3:30 p.m. Free parent & Me Class (Blossom Room)
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Saturday, May 21 
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga
10:00 a.m. LSS Spring Tea Party 

Sunday, May 22
Quilts presented to high school graduates who requested them
  
Monday, May 23     
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie  
7:00 p.m. Zumba Class  
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
 

Tuesday, May 24
3:30 p.m. Free Parent & Me Class (Sunshine Room)
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
6:30 p.m. Line Dancing
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Leaders Meeting 

Wednesday, May 25

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

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

*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.
Line Dancing @ SOV


Please join us for another fun night of Line Dancing!

Tuesday, May 24 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!

Here are some pictures from last weeks session.
Great time was had by all!
 
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 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.
Annual Spring Sing & Open House

Our annual school program will begin at 7 p.m., and the elementary classrooms will be open following Spring Sing.

Come see our amazing students sing their hearts out
as they perform in Spring Sing!

This event is open to all, so tell your friends and family!
SOV Book Club in June


New book for June is
"The Nest" by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney.

Meeting will be held the last Sunday, June 26. We changed it because Father's Day is on the 19th.

All are welcome to join us.

Mindful Yoga with Julie

Please join Julie Rowland on Mondays for
Mindful Yoga at 6 PM and Saturdays at 8:30 AM
for intermediate yoga. 
Julie is committed to your success in yoga
in a powerful inspirational way!
 
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. $40 donation to LSS for classes together plus an additional $19 for the Red Cross Card. Please contact Fiona to sign up! 
 
If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Kilner by email or call (818)901-9480.

Current Needs:
  • Men's bathing suits for the homeless - we need medium Large and extra large sizes the most.
  • Men's large size clothing such as jeans and tee-shirts.
  • Water and juice boxes for the homeless lunches.
  • A basic laptop for our case manager to use at the church site.
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  

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

Tuesday, May 31

6:30 p.m. Line Dancing

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

Tuesday, June 7
6:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share - Ukulele Lesson

Sunday, June 12
9:30 a.m. Graduate Sunday Service

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