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enrollment code: D41757CE923L
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Church Worship Hours
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9:30 am - Worship Service
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Letter from Pastor Bryan
Dear friends,
After prayerful consideration, I have decided to retire from parish ministry near the end of next year. My last Sunday as your pastor will be October 29, 2017. In the meantime, we have thirteen months of shared ministry still to come, and I am excited about that!
This decision was shared with the congregational council at its meeting Tuesday evening. I have previously met with the bishop, his representative, and the president and vice president of the congregation. We agreed I should share this decision with you now because of my long tenure as your pastor. We are planning an intentionally longer transition than is often possible, in order to best serve the needs of Shepherd of the Valley.
There are many steps the congregation will take in the process that leads to calling its next pastor. This extended time will allow for the kind of deliberate preparations that serves this goal well. The details of this process, in which I will not be actively involved, will be developed by the council in consultation with the Synod. The next step is for the council to meet with the bishop's representative at its October meeting. This representative will help guide the council in developing a plan that is consistent with synod and ELCA practices, yet still tailored specifically for the needs and desires of this congregation. The congregation will be kept fully informed at every stage of the process as the customized plan and its steps are developed.
I have been privileged and blessed to serve as your pastor for 31 years so far, and I am looking forward to continuing in that service until my retirement. Even as the congregation will be working on a plan for its future, I will also be considering what my retirement will mean for me--I don't have all those details worked out yet, either. But I am looking forward to discovering all the wonderful things God has in store for both myself and for the congregation. May God continue to bless us in all the days and months and years ahead!
In Jesus' Name,
Pastor Bryan
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9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour This Sunday
Sunday, September 25
9:00 a.m.
Please join us this Sunday for Coffee Hour before the Worship Service with ELCA Global Mission Interpreter Pastor Dan Beirne. A co-worker in this important ministry will be joining him.
This is an opportunity to provide hospitality to our guests and get to know some of our partners in the ministry we do Together as part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This is the first of three Sundays we will observe this fall, each emphasizing a different part of our 2017 Stewardship theme-- "Together We Give and Serve."
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Gather, Learn, Share Event - "Emergency Sewing" with Marsha Eubanks
Tuesday, September 27
7:00 p.m.
Missing a button? Are your favorite pair of jeans ripped?
Does your work skirt need a hem, right away?
Designed with you in mind, this workshop will demonstrate basic sewing skills for survival to prevent those 'fashion emergencies'. You will learn several techniques to help you mend and repair clothing items, saving you
TIME & MONEY, with little or no sewing experience!
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Selected Calendar Items for this Week:
Wednesday, September 21
6:30 p.m. Youth Hang Time
7:00 p.m. High School Youth Group & Confirmation
Thursday, September 22
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
Saturday, September 24
8:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga
Sunday, September 25
9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour with ELCA's Global Mission Interpreter Pastor Dan Beirne
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday Club House
Monday, September 26
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie
6:45 p.m. Stephen Minister Training
7:30 p.m. SFV Male Chorus
Tuesday, September 27
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group
7:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share Event - Emergency Sewing with Marsha Eubanks
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers' Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, September 28
9:15 a.m. Weekly Word group
9:30 a.m. Preschool Chapel
10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Club
6:30 p.m. Youth Hang Time
7:00 p.m. High School Youth Group & Confirmation
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Gather, Learn, Share Events in October
Please join us for our Gather, Learn, Share events in October hosted by the Vision Team!
 No-Sew Halloween Costumes: Tips, Tricks and Demonstration
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.
We will lead a workshop in crafting no-sew costumes for children and adults. You are also invited to bring gently used costumes to swap with others or to give away to the needy.
Ukulele Lesson
Tuesday, October 4 at 6 p.m.
Please join us for our popular ukulele lesson held in Founders Hall!
Hope to see you there!
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Commemoration of St. Francis
Sunday, October 9
Sunday, October 9 we observe the second of three Sundays this fall which emphasize a different part of our 2017 Stewardship theme-- "Together We Give and Serve." We focus on Serve as we honor the witness of St. Francis, who lifted up care for the poor and regard for animals as important parts of our mission to serve the world in Jesus' name. The morning will include--
--introduction to the Good Gifts program of the ELCA, which is a way to provide farm animals to families to promote economic self-sufficiency. Farm-themed savings banks will be distributed (Ministry Moment)
--a blessing of stuffed animals for children, or any others who may wish to participate (Children's Message)
--service projects for a local animal shelter, including making dog treats, rope dog toys, and catnip toys (after worship in Founders Hall)
--"Petting Farm" on the patio (after worship) Anyone with an animal who would enjoy taking part, please see Julee Rich or Pastor Bryan
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Blood Drive at SOV
Sunday, October 23
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
In connection with our Stewardship theme
"Together We Give and Serve",
we will be hosting a blood drive on Sunday, October 23.
Today we focus on "Give".
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Together We Give and Serve
Each week in worship we project a Bible verse while the offering is being received.
Last Sunday's Verse for Reflection
"Offerings are presented to my name everywhere, pure gifts; for my name is great among the nations," says the Lord of hosts.
Malachi 1:11b
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SOV Book Club in October & November
We have two dates and books to give you. November date has been changed because of Thanksgiving holiday week.
Sunday, October 16, we will read
"Blanche on the Lam"
by Barbara Neely
Sunday, November 13, we will read
"Black Widow"
by Daniel Silva
Hope to see you there!
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LSS News and Events
Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2016
at LIFEhouse Church
Registration: 9:00 am * Start Time: 9:30 am
Pancake breakfast will be served after the walk by
BSA Troop 474 at Church Hall.
Games and Activities for Children! Use our "Friends Asking Friends" website to register to walk and/or volunteer for this fun event. Once you register, you can create your own web page, and use the easy-to-use email app to get all your friends, family and co-workers to help you raise money for this great cause. Registration:
Contact: Fiona Kilner
Phone: 818-901-9480 / SFV@LSSCommunityCare.org 21430 Strathern St. Unit A , Canoga Park, CA 91304
LSS Canoga Park Fall Festival & Fundraiser
Saturday, October 15
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For more information please
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Save the Date - Chili Cook Off!
Thursday, October 20
5:30 p.m. More information coming soon...
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1st Annual Trunk or Treat & Fall festival 
Saturday, October 22
Time: TBA
Join us at our Fall Festival for some fun, food and games Plus Trunk or Treating, a Best Trunk Contest and a Costume Contest! We'll also have a Bounce House, face Painting, Snack bar, Costume Contest and more!
Trunk or Treat is: You decorate the trunk of your vehicle in a Halloween theme. The children trick or treat in the parking lot going from trunk to truck collecting their candy. It is a safe way to trick or treat and fun for the whole family. The trunks are all judged and prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
This event is guaranteed to be a fun one! We need some volunteers for Cars and Candy. If you would like to help out this great event, please consider bringing your "Trunk" to decorate and pass out candy during the event or donating candy ahead of time. Any help would be greatly appreciated! More information coming soon.
All questions about Trunk or Treat please email our Preschool PTF President Season Eng.
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Stephen Ministry Training Class
Our Stephen Ministers are learning about listening this week. Please continue to pray for them as they grow in their ability to provide caring ministry on behalf of our congregation.
Listening is an essential part of Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers use active listening skills to help people recognize and accept the feelings they are experiencing. In this session Stephen Ministers learn and practice the skill of reflecting as a valuable listening tool. They explore the many facets of listening and talk about their own experiences so as to better understand when listening is effective and when it feels fake or makes a person feel uncomfortable.
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BUY SCRIP to HELP OUR CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL
Purchasing scrip through Shepherd raises valuable funds that are used to make needed improvements to our facilities. Anyone can purchase scrip to help Shepherd, regardless of whether or not they have a preschool student at Shepherd. Scrip can be purchased at the office.
Electronic scrip and card reloads can be purchased online at www.shopwithscrip.com 24 hours a day.
To participate, you just need a ShopWithScrip® account, and you must be able to login to place online orders.
(use the registration code D41757CE923L).
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Friday, September 30LRCC Golf Tournament - Christian Camp Classic
Saturday, October 1
9:00 a.m. LSS Walk to Fight Poverty
10:00 a.m. Gather, Learn Share Event - No Sew Halloween Costumes
Tuesday, October 4
7:00 p.m. Gather, Learn, Share Event - Ukulele Lesson
Wednesday, October 5
7:00 p.m. Youth Movie Night
Saturday, October 15
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. LSS Canoga Park Fall Festival
Sunday, October 16
10:45 a.m. Book Club
Tuesday, October 18
9:00 a.m. Bible Time with Pastor
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Thursday, October 20
5:30 p.m. Chili Cook Off
Saturday, October 22
1st Annual Trunk or Treat & Fall festival
Sunday, October 23
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Blood Drive
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Weekly Word Groups Underway
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (this group does not meet on the third Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the study this Sunday.
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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343 www.sovlc.org
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