The Transition Oversight Team is responsible for forming the teams that will work on the Pastor transition process. The first team being formed will be learning about the community.

The Mission Exploration Team (also sometimes called a visioning team or MET) will be responsible for studying the community and the needs for ministry that exist in the community. This is an extensive review of demographic and other information that helps a congregation to know its neighbors better.

This process helps a congregation grow in understanding the needs and trends of those who are not yet part of the congregation, and is critical in laying the foundation for the call process. Pastor Marj Funk-Pihl, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Mission, will guide this team as they do their work.

The members of this team will be introduced as soon as the Team is formalized.

Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact any member of the Transition Oversight Team listed below.

Caryl Benner, Barbara Kaye and Sandi Engh

Erin Studer and Chip Lee - Council Liasions

Jan Garris - Staff Rep

Selected Calendar Items for this Week:

Wednesday, February 8

6:30 p.m. Youth Hang Time

7:00 p.m. High School Youth and Confirmation

Thursday, February 9

5:00 p.m. Yoga with Julie
6:00 p.m. Woodland Hills Neighborhood Watch Meeting

7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Saturday, February 11

8:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Parents Night Out

Sunday, February 12

9:00 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Club House
9:30 a.m. Worship Service

Monday, February 13
6:00 p.m. Mindful Yoga with Julie
6:45 p.m. Stephen Minister Training

Tuesday, February 14
4:00 p.m. Weekly Word Group

Wednesday, February 15

9:15 a.m Weekly Word Group

10:15 a.m. Crochet/Knitting Club

6:30 p.m. Youth Hang Time
7:00 p.m. High School Youth and Confirmation

7:00 p.m. Preschool Board Meeting

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:

The entire tithe of the herd and flock-- every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod-- will be holy to the LORD.

Leviticus 27:32

2017 Youth Winter Retreats are Here!

The winter retreats are amazing weekend long events spent with other youth groups in California. This year the theme is Quality over Quantity, where youth will be given a deeper understanding of God that has named and claimed them with a love too abundant to comprehend.

Friday, February 24-26	Middle School	El Camino Pines
Friday, March 3-5	Middle School	Luther Glen

The price to attend is $149. This is an incredible time full of fellowship, worship, and games. Hope they can make it!

You can get more information about the retreats at the LRCC Homepage or speak to our youth minister, Caitlin Arndt for more details.

High School Senior Faith Quilt

Calling all high school seniors! Would you like a Faith Quilt? This quilt is formed from 12 squares, 10 of which are decorated by friends and family of the senior's choosing.
The quilts are free, like grace. They are provided as a reminder of the love of God and the SOV community.

If you or someone you know would like one, please contact Bonnie Boord via email or 818.645.8135 by Saturday, February 11.

Parents Night Out is this Saturday!

Saturday, February 11

5PM - 9 PM

Cost: $30 per child / $15 per sibling

Siblings up to age 12 years old are welcome.

Parents' Night Out is a Saturday night childcare program designed so parents can have a night out and some
alone time without the children. The childcare will be provided by our well-qualified preschool staff.

Fun activities include: Story, craft, games and a movie. A light dinner will be provided.

Please fill out the information on the flyer located here
or in the narthex and return with payment to the office by Friday morning, February 10 .

If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Save the Date - Gideon Rubin's Piano Recital

Gideon Rubin's Piano Recital

Saturday, February 25

3:00 p.m.

Please join us in the sanctuary for a Piano Recital featuring Gideon Rubin. He will be performing music by Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninov. Free will offerings are encouraged and will benefit Shepherd of the Valley Church.

Please join us for this special musical performance!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate "Mardi Gras" with pancakes and all the fixin's... bring the whole family and join our
annual celebration! There is no set cost for this event but donations will be gladly accepted. This will be the first fundraiser for the 2018 National Youth Gathering in Houston!

Ash Wednesday Worship

The Lent season begins with Ash Wednesday Worship on

Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.

The Reformation: 500 Years of Renewal for ALL

Sunday, March 5

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m

St. Joseph the Worker Conference Hall

19855 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306

(One block west of Corbin Ave.)

Speakers:

Rt. Rev. Alexei Smith (Ecumenical and Inter Religious Affairs Officer, Archdiocese of Los Angeles)

The Rev. Lisa Dahill, Ph.D. (Associate Professor of Religion, California Lutheran University)

The reformation movement gave birth to various independent "Protestant" Churches, but also a catalyst for some much needed self-examination, renewal, and change in the Catholic Church itself.

The speakers will examine the complex historical and theological causes of the Reformation, the ideas and ideals of the Protestant reformers, and the Catholic response. From the distance of 500 years, we look back on the Reformation, it's roots and consequences, and it's meaning today in the ecumenical age.

Reservation is not required, but please contact our office at 818-348-8343 if you would like to attend, so that adequate arrangements can be made.

Weekly Word Update

Beginning next Monday, February 13, the Weekly Word handout will also be available on our website (under Member, in the Weekly Word Box). If you have any problems accessing, please do not hesitate to contact the office at 818-348-8343.

SOV Book Club

The next Book Club will meet on
Sunday, March 5 at 10:45 a.m. in the library.
The selected book for discussion will be "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman

All are welcome to join us.

Stephen Ministry Training Class

Our Stephen Ministers complete their training this week and prepare to be commissioned in worship services. Pray forGod to bless their caregiving and to work through them to bring hope and healing to people's lives.

Follow Me

This session is a time for review and inspiration as our Stephen Minister trainees prepare to "follow Jesus" in their
caregiving journey. They review what it means to be caregivers who are Compassionate, Full of Faith, Skilled, Trustworthy, and Christ-Centered. With the completion of their training, they are ready to provide quality, one-to-one
caring ministry on behalf of our congregation. If you or someone you know could benefit from the listening ear, caring presence, and Christ-centered support of a Stephen Minister, talk to one of our pastors or Stephen Leaders.

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Looking Ahead

Sunday, February 19
10:45 a.m. Foundation Meeting

Monday, February 20
Presidents' Holiday - Office Closed

Tuesday, February 21
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting

Saturday, February 25
3:00 p.m. Gideon Rubin's Piano Recital

Tuesday, February 28
6:00 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Wednesday, March 1
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Weekly Word Groups

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 or Download a copy at our website member section.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street, West Hills, CA 91307
818.348.8343 www.sovlc.org