"Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is moving forward in faith — gathering, empowering and sending persons into an ever-changing world as disciples of the living Christ."
—SOV Mission Statement
The visual arts group will be decorating the cross for Easter morning once again, and we are asking for donations of fresh-cut Spring flowers from your gardens or elsewhere.
The new hymnals, "Evangelical Lutheran Worship," will be in the pew pockets in the
Luther Heights Day Camp takes place July 15th-19th here at Shepherd of the Valley for children in 1st-6th grades. The kickoff is on Sunday then the camp runs Monday-Thursday, 9AM-3PM.
Vacation Bible School for our 3, 4, and 5-year-olds takes place this year June 25-29 here at Shepherd of the Valley. Sign-ups will begin soon. Contact Debbie Jones with questions.
LMM Mini-Gathering in Marysville, WA on 3/24 was a great success with over 200 men attending from the Pacific NW. The theme was "Building for the Future." Featured speakers included Rollie Martinson, Luther Seminary author of Coming of Age, Doug Haugen, LMM Director and Reverend Chris Boeger, Bishop of the NW.
Registration, that is! Luther Heights is currently under way with registration for summer camps. Members of Shepherd of the Valley are all eligible for a $50 camp scholarship for any camp they attend (only one per family for family camp, please). An early sign up discount of $25 is also
Classes: Wed., Apr. 4 and Thurs., Apr. 12, 19 at 6:30 pm
The Sisters Circle Group is collecting women's and children's used clothing for donation to a local shelter. If you have clothing in good condition that you would like to donate, please place it in the box labeled "Clothing Drive" located in the main hallway across from the nursery by April 2nd. Thank you!
Sisters will be coming together on Monday, April 2nd, at 6:30 pm in the church library. They are working on their fourth community service project. They are collecting used, in good condition, children and women's clothing to be donated to a local charity. If you are interested in participating and meeting with them, please call Jennifer Retana. Nursery care will be available.
On Easter Sunday, beautiful calla lilies will adorn the sanctuary. For $14 you may order one in memory or honor of a loved one. The deadline for ordering is Monday, April 2nd, by 10:00 AM. Simply put your name and dedication on the sheet on the sign-up table and leave a check to SOV in the basket provided. All calla lilies must be paid for at the time of order.
Maundy Thursday - This year will include a reenactment of DiVinci's portrait of the Last Supper. Drama is followed by Holy communion.
Primetimers will meet March 16th at 11:30am at the church for a "Bit O' Irish," a special program by Deirdre Kempe on Ireland, and a baked potato bar.
The Shepherd's Bells and Heavenly Ringers will be taking their Lenten/Easter music to share with the residents of Grace Assisted Living in Meridian. Our musical experience begins at 1:15pm on Sunday, March 18th. Come join the fun and support your hand bell ministry!
A prayer vigil is being organized for Good Friday through Holy Saturday. Prayers will be offered for every member in half hour increments (either at church or at home).
YOU ARE NEEDED FOR HOLY WEEKWORSHIP SERVICES
The Youth and Education Departments honor our graduates, high school and college, with a small reception and recognition on Sunday, May 20th. If you know of a soon to be graduate, please send their name and their future plans to Debbie Jones at youth-ed@sov-id.org.
Jim Fay, founder and former school principal, has devised a program that provides practical tools and techniques to help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.
It's almost time to break out those Easter baskets; the Shepherd of the Valley children's Easter
Ruth Circle will read Listen to the Silence by Marcia Muller for March. They will meet March 22 at 7 p.m. at Joan Nielson's home. Phone for directions.
Anna Circle will meet Tuesday, March 13th at 7 PM in the church library. They will be studying "Suffering" from both the Old and New Testament, especially focusing on Joshua 1:9.
They are a group of women of all ages. Several of them have children at home. They enjoy spending time once a month visiting, sharing and studying together. They come together for social events, help with community service and study their Christian faith.
The International Potluck group will meet on Sunday, March 11th, and host fellow Shepherd of the Valley member Dana Miller and his wife, Valerie in a discussion on Native American cultures.
