Everyone Is Welcome here!
God’s purpose for Shepherd of the Valley is to receive, embody, and proclaim God’s living Word with all.
Sunday Worship:
- 9:00 a.m. worship with organ / piano and choir, Holy Communion is celebrated.
- 10:20 - 11:10 a.m. Adult and Children's Sunday School.
- 11:15 a.m. worship with praise band, Holy Communion is celebrated.
Thoughts for Devotions, Conversation and Action based on Shepherd of the Valley’s Purpose and Guiding Principles download link to the right. (Updated 2nd edition) May 2013.
Luther Heights Capital Campaign
Dear Shepherd of the Valley members,
One of the finest ministries we provide for and benefit from is Luther Heights Bible Camp. Since its founding in the early 1950’s, Luther Heights has provided a setting and programs where Christ's love has been shared, where faith has been nurtured and where our children and families have been strengthened in faith. Our church has participated in the ministries of Luther Heights in many ways. Luther Heights has provided many diverse camping experiences for our youth and families, has employed many of our young members as staff and has provided staff to help lead our summer Vacation Bible School. The camp is a blessing and an asset to our community.
The beauty of the camp’s location has always attracted campers but for many years the camp has needed a new dining and kitchen facility. The camp has been unable to build until they had Forest Service approval. The Forest Service has now approved Luther Height’s master site plan and given the camp a small window of opportunity for construction. A special campaign, “Renewing The Legacy, Now,” has been undertaken to fund the new dining, kitchen and program facility. Please take a look at the enclosed brochure which shows the plans for the new facility and outlines the campaign goals. We pray that your commitment to ministry will encourage you to become involved as we learn more about this exciting opportunity in the weeks ahead.
Link: Luther Heights Capital Campaign web page.
Link: Renewing the Legacy Now campaign video.
We are all about “strengthening and encouraging relationships through prayer, scripture, worship and fellowship.” - Guiding Principle #4
Community Outreach Opportunities
for information on our current events, please look at the Visitor (SOV's monthly newsletter). LINK
Feeding God’s Children -Sunday, May 19th is SOV’s day to serve at Feeding God’s Children, a ministry to serve food and make friends among people at Julia Davis Park who live in homelessness. SOV has signed on to help with the 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month. It’s a wonderful experience for all ages and whole families! Teens are welcome with or without their families. Parents of younger children, please come with your kids. For more info, contact Mindy Gronbeck (599-0851).
Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter -Thursdays, May 9th and 23rd (2nd & 4th Thursdays) are SOV’s nights to serve at Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter. Opportunities are available in various capacities. Two of the three shifts begin at 5:30 pm and end at either 9:30 pm or midnight (depending on what your schedule allows), attending to such tasks as checking in residents, being a roving monitor and registering new arrivals. The third shift is working primarily with children in the family shelter from 7:00 pm—8:30 pm. A sign-up sheet can be found in the Narthex or call Paul Zelus (884-4271) for more info
Upcoming Events
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