Shepherd of the Valley

eWeek

June 22, 2016   

 

 

In This Issue
Vacation Bible School
Summer Fellowship & Service Opportunities
Selected Calendar Items For This Week
SOV Book Club this Sunday
SOV Car Show
SOV Summer Camp
SOV Fishing Trip
Life Income Agreement
Cal Lutheran Alumni Art Show
Shop with Scrip
Looking Ahead
Weekly Word
Prayer Links   

SOV Quick Links

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Partner Quick Links

Church Worship Hours
Join Our Mailing List
Vacation Bible School (VBS)

   
It's not too late to register for VBS!

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! 

Registration form is available to download
or in the narthex and office.  
Summer Fellowship & Service Events

VBS Ice Cream Social
Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Enjoy a brief program presented by our Vacation Bible School children and enjoy ice cream afterwards!

Second Sunday Service Project*
Sunday, July 10, After Worship
Grab a snack, a cup of coffee or lemonade and join us in Founders Hall to work on a service project. We'll be done by 11:30 a.m. or so. Tentative projects include: Assembling homeless care packages, making blankets, and tying paracord bracelets. (These continue the projects from Lent for which we still have some supplies on hand.)

BBQ & Movie
Sunday, July 31, After Worship
We'll enjoy a picnic BBQ lunch and a movie in air conditioned comfort! Movie TBA. Free will offering towards cost of lunch.

Second Sunday Service Project*
Sunday, August 14, After Worship
We will be preparing meals for the homeless, which will be distributed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in North Hollywood, in partnership with Lutheran Social Services.

Movie Night
Saturday, August 27
More information coming soon.

*If you can't make it to our service project events but would like to make a contribution to support them, please make a check payable to Shepherd of the Valley (in the memo section, please write "Service projects"), and place it in the offering plate or turn in to the office. Or you may visit our website and make a donation through the 'donate' button on our website's home page

Selected Calendar Items for this Week:

Saturday, June 25
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga

Sunday, June 26
10:45 a.m. Book Club

Monday, June 27
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga

Tuesday, June 28
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Leaders Meeting 

Wednesday, June 15

9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Circle

SOV Book Club this Sunday


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

Meeting will be held this Sunday, June 26 at 10:45 a.m.

All are welcome to join us.

SOV Car Show 


Thanks to everyone for coming to our show. We had a great afternoon hanging out with friends and family, enjoying some awesome rides! We also raised $140 for homeless care packages.

Check out the gallery for more pictures from the event!

SOV Summer Camp 


Don't miss this opportunity for your child to have a fabulous week at SOV with a loving community of friends!
 
We're offering 5 sessions of full days, half days, and extended days. The program includes lots of games, crafts, fun activities and even field trips! All children from preschool through 6th grade are welcome. 

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! 
SOV Church Fishing Trip

 When: August 6th
Cost: $65 a person
Where: Hooks Landing, 3600 Cabezone Cir Suite 115, Oxnard, CA 93035
Time: The Coroloma will leave port at 6am and 
Dock at 5pm
16 and under do not need a fishing license.
1 day fishing passes can be bought at the landing for $15. 
Pole rentals are available for $15. 

Space is limited!! Only 30-35 Spots open!! 

Contact Jeff Helgager by July 3rd
if you are interested!!
 

Home Phone (818) 704-8021; Cell Phone (818) 681-2152
Life Income Agreements
Life income agreements are available for people who want to make an irrevocable gift that will benefit ELCA ministries and congregations after death, while retaining an income interest during life or for a term of years. The ELCA Foundation administers a wide variety of such life income agreements that are in compliance with federal laws and state regulations that govern the issuance and administration of these agreements.
These income arrangements include: Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Unitrusts, and Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts.
For more information, contact our ELCA Regional Gift Planner, Greg Shepherd at: gregory.shepherd@elca.org or by calling (909)910-6823.

Cal Lutheran University Alumni Art Show

Last week to view the CLU Alumni Art Show!
 

June 4 - June 28

Ties Remembered: Loving Art, Loving Us
The Legacies Of
John Solem & Jerry Slattum

Thousand Oaks Community Center
2331-A Borchard Road
Newberry Park, CA 91320

You can read more about the inspiring art professors here.

Hosted By:
Lea Lamp-74, Jerry Sawitz-74, David Paul De Mars-73 
Shop with SCRIP

Did you know that you can purchase Scrip (for some retailers) while standing in line waiting to make your purchase?  It is simple and supports the church and preschool.  Contact the office and we will help you set this up!  Once you are set up, you can also take advantage of special bonus rebates and earn even more.

Below you'll find a list of our special bonus rebates starting Saturday, June 25.

 
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Looking Ahead  

Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, August 5
Preschool - 6th Grade Summer Camps

Sunday, July 10
Service Project following worship service

Sunday, July 17
SOV Book Club

Sunday, July 31
BBQ & Movie following worship

Saturday, August 6

SOV Fishing Trip

Sunday, August 14
Service Project following worship service

Saturday, August 27
Movie Night
Weekly Word
Wake Up to the Word logo


Weekly Word Groups are on summer break. We will resume in the Fall.
  
 
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