Shepherd of the Valley

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July 13, 2016   

 

 

In This Issue
Reflections from Bishop Erwin
Selected Calendar Items For This Week
SOV Book Club for July
Summer Fellowship & Service Opportunities
SOV Fishing Trip Rescheduled
Planned Giving
LSS Needs Your Help
SOV Summer Camp
Shop with Scrip
Looking Ahead
Weekly Word
Prayer Links   

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Church Worship Hours
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Reflections from Bishop Erwin on Last Week's Shootings
 
A Service of Prayer and Lament - July 8, 2016 
A Service of Prayer and Lament - July 8, 2016
 
On Friday, July 8, people gathered at the ELCA churchwide office in Chicago for a service of prayer and lament over ongoing violence and racism. Watch the worship service and join us in praying for the needs of the whole human family.

You can read about Bishop Erwin's reflections at the  
Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Summer office hours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 14
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp

Friday, July 15
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp
10:00 a.m. Preschool Kid-Fit Class

Saturday, July 16
8:30 a.m.Intermediate Yoga 

Sunday, July 17
Pastor Bryan on vacation through July 23.
We welcome Pastor Carlson to the pulpit this Sunday.
10:45 a.m. SOV Book Club
 
Monday, July 18
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Supervision/C.E. Meeting

Tuesday, July 19
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 20
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp 
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Club
SOV Book Club This Sunday
Book Club

New book for July is
"The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George

Meeting will be held this Sunday, July 17
at 10:45 a.m.
in the library.

All are welcome to join us.

Summer Fellowship & Service Events

BBQ & Movie
Sunday, July 31, After Worship
We'll enjoy a picnic BBQ lunch and a movie in air conditioned comfort! We'll be screening "Fragile World" - A movie about a lonely interior decorator with a history of delusions falls for a dashing stranger who may or may not be real. Produced by Lisa Lambert. Free will offering towards cost of lunch.

Summer 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 bring to the office. Or you may visit our website and make a donation through the 'donate' button on our website's home page

SOV Church Fishing Trip

Our Fishing Trip has been Rescheduled! 
 
When:
Saturday, August 13th

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. 
 
Only 30-35 Spots open!! 

Contact Jeff Helgager if you are interested!! 

Home Phone (818) 704-8021; Cell Phone (818) 681-2152
Planned Giving

 
Bequests (Wills & Trusts) -
A bequest provision in your will or trust will allow you make a significant gift to ministry without reducing your current income.

Life Insurance - By changing the beneficiary of your policy, you can make a gift to ministry. Or, transfer the ownership of the cash value life insurance policy.
Qualified Retirement Plans (IRA, Keogh, 401k, 403b) Your qualified retirement plan can provide a significant gift to ministry.

Life Income Agreements - Life income agreements are available for people who want to make an irrevocable gift that will benefit ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America after their death. These agreements allow the donors to retain an income interest during their lifetime or for a term of years. The ELCA Foundation administers a wide variety of life income agreements that are in compliance with federal laws and state regulations that govern the issuance and administration of these agreements.

Charitable Gift Annuities - A charitable gift annuity can provide annuity payments for life and then support your favorite ministry. Deferred gift annuities allow you the option to make the gift today and receive the annuity later in life.

Charitable Remainder Trusts - These gifts allow you to make a substantial gift and receive income from the trust. Choose from a Charitable Remainder Unitrust, a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, or a Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust depending on your situation and goals.
For other gift planning resource and further information go to: www.elca.org/foundation

Any examples and information on this page are for illustrative and educational purposes only and should not be considered tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax or legal advisor before proceeding with your estate plan.

LSS Need Volunteers

LSS is in need of volunteers to help with intake at the front desk, Tuesday thru Fridays, in the mornings and afternoon.  
The food pantry is also in need of a person who can do data entry.

LSS is currently short staffed and could use your help!

If you are interested, please stop by the
LSS Canoga Park Office or call (818) 901-9480.
 
SOV Summer Camp

If you are interested in registering for camp, there is still time to sign up! The complete schedule can be found here!

Next weeks session is "Ocean Explorer" for preschool and "Math Games & Puzzles" for elementary kids.  

We offer full days, half days, and extended days. The program includes lots of games, crafts, fun activities and even field trips. We have plenty of activities to keep your kids busy, no matter what their interests are! All children from preschool through 6th grade are welcome. 

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.
 
 
Starting on Saturday, July 23, Shop With Scrip will be offering some great bonuses from some of your favorite retailers for back-to-school shopping. Whether you're looking for clothes, supplies, or other gear for the new school year, we're offering a great selection of bonuses you and your families won't want to miss.
 
 
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Looking Ahead  

Sunday, July 31
BBQ & Movie following worship

Saturday, August 6
Memorial Service for Dorothy Wilson

Saturday, August 13

SOV Fishing Trip

Sunday, August 14
Service Project following worship service

Saturday, August 27
Movie Night
Weekly Word
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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