Shepherd of the Valley

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July 27, 2016   

 

 

In This Issue
Special Offering This Sunday
Selected Calendar Items For This Week
Clothing Drive Results
BBQ & Movie
Summer Fellowship & Service Opportunities
SOV Fishing Trip
SOV Book Club
LSS Needs Your Help
SOV Summer Camp
Stephen Ministries Training Classes
Shop with Scrip
Looking Ahead
Weekly Word
Prayer Links   

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Special Offering this Sunday 


Our "Fifth Sunday" special offering will be for Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences (LRCC). These quarterly offerings rotate between our ministry partners and supplement our benevolence commitments.

Also this Sunday:
Cake will be served in celebration of Bob and Jo Smith's 90th Birthdays and their 67th Wedding Anniversary.
You are invited to enjoy a piece of cake, then head into Founders Hall for the movie and BBQ. 

Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Summer office hours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 28
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp

Friday, July 29
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp
10:00 a.m. Preschool Kid-Fit Class

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

Sunday, July 31
10:30 a.m. Movie & BBQ after worship

Monday, August 1

9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie

Tuesday, August 2
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp

Wednesday, August 3
9:00 a.m. SOV Summer Camp 
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Club

Clothing Drive Results

We want to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of our clothing drive. We raised $750 dollars! Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. Your assistance means so much to us. Thank you from all of us.

BBQ & Movie this Sunday 

 
Sunday, July 31, After Worship 
 
Please join us as we'll enjoy a movie in air conditioned comfort followed by a picnic BBQ lunch! The menu is grilled chicken sandwiches, coleslaw, watermelon and ice cream. (Vegan and gluten free options are available.)

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!

You can view the trailer and get more information about
the film at the website.

Free will offering towards cost of lunch.
Childcare will be provided during this event.


Summer Fellowship & Service Events

BBQ & Movie
This Sunday, July 31, After Worship
(see article)

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 is quickly approaching! 
 
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. 
 
Contact Jeff Helgager if you are interested!! 

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

Book Club in August
 

Sunday, August 21 at 10:45 a.m. in library.

Each person is to select and read a book of their own choice with the word "House" in the title.

Example: "The Lake House" or "The Painted House" etc.

Bring back a short review of the book to share with the group and why it was chosen.

LSS Need Volunteers

LSS is in need of volunteers to help with data entry, intake at the front desk, and help in the food pantry,
Tuesday thru Fridays, in the mornings and afternoon.
 
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

Last week to sign up for summer camp at SOV! The complete schedule can be found here!

Next weeks session is "Olympics Week"for
preschool and 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. 

Stephen Ministry Training classes


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 on Monday evenings beginning  September 12.

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

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Looking Ahead  

Saturday, August 6
2 p.m. 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