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SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
NOTES & NOTICES • January 31st & February 1st, 2015
WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS IN THE NAME OF CHRIST! We are delighted that you are here to worship God with us! Please
introduce yourself to those worshipping near you and let us know how we can walk with you on your journey of faith. CHILDREN are especially welcome at Shepherd of the Valley. Activity bags are available in the Narthex. Children are invited to come forward for the Children’s
Sermon.
Please fill out a Communion card, found in the pew rack, and hand it to the usher when proceeding forward to take Communion.
All are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Gluten-free wafers available on request. Those who are not receiving may come
for a blessing. An usher will indicate the best route to approach the chancel area. As the ministers give the bread and the wine, they say these
words to each communicant: The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, given for you. The communicant may say: Amen
Donations may be placed in the hunger basket at the front of the church during the offertory. All monies will go directly toward addressing world hunger needs.
† WORSHIP REMEMBRANCES †
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND is sponsored in celebration of Fran Zaruba’s 96th birthday (1/25).
The Backpack Ministry serves both
our SOV Preschool and Casa
Academy students. Food, distributed by the school administrators and
teachers based on USDA Food Guidelines for poverty-level
homes, is placed in the backpacks of children who are most in
need of getting food over the weekend. Food collection is the
same way it has been for the Food Pantry – bring in your items
on Sunday and put them in the grocery cart in the courtyard OR
bring to the church office any day of the week during office
hours. All items must be individually wrapped, small, and nonperishable. Healthy food, please (low sugar and fat content, and
whole grain).
The following items are normally placed in each child’s bag and
are recommended donations.
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STEWARDSHIP—VERSE OF THE MONTH
Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.”
There’s the ultimate
word on stewardship:
your heart goes where
you put the treasure
which God has given you
to manage in this life.
Feb. 11th and April 29th. We
need cooks and servers for
approximately 50 people.
If you’re inspired to be in-
A box of macaroni and cheese or can of ravioli or tuna
A granola bar
An envelope of instant oatmeal
Cheese and crackers pack
A fig bar or other nutritious snack
A snack cup of veggies
A snack cup of fruit or applesauce (can substitute with pudding if fruit not available)
If you’d like to make a monetary donation, please designate
the Backpack Ministry on your check or envelope.
Please remember: common food allergies for children are
NUTS and SHRIMP, so please avoid purchasing items containing these things.
THANK YOU! YOUR GENEROSITY IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
A small carton of milk
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
DINNER OPENINGS
are available on the following dates:
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volved in this way, look for
the sign-up sheet located on
the rolling kiosk. Thank you
so much!
RUMMAGE SALE
COLLECTION
CONTINUES
Bring your donations
to the office. For large
item pick-up, contact
Wendy Harman,
[email protected]
We’d like heavier pieces, such as furniture
items that are being donated, to be delivered
to the office between 8:30am and NOON
whenever possible.
WERE YOU BORN IN FEBRUARY?
If so, we want to celebrate YOU!
Come to Burns Hall today
between services for cake, the
birthday song, and a little recognition along with other friends in
our church family who share
your birthday month! Everyone’s invited!
LOOKING AHEAD TO LENT…
Plan to join us for a special sermon and Bible study series on the “I AM” Statements of
Jesus on the Sunday mornings of Lent. Pastor Harold Stromer will open our eyes to the
meaning of these statements in worship as they relate to our sanctuary’s stained glass windows.
From 10:05-10:55 a.m. there will be an Adult Bible Study led by William Lamkin in the
Faith & Learning Center, which will delve into these sayings even more deeply using helpful
materials. We all need Lent! Please join us starting the weekend of February 21st and 22nd.
Sunday 1
9:00 a.m.
9:30-11:00 a.m.
10:05-10:55 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
TODAY AT SOV
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP in the Sanctuary
FIRST SUNDAY BREAKFAST in Burns Hall sponsored by Festival Choir and CWT; and
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS celebration
SPARK SUNDAY SCHOOL – Pre-K - K in Room 7, 1st – 3rd Grade in Room 8
CLUB 456 - (4th-6th grade) in the Conference Room
THE AWAKENING (7th-9th grade) in the Youth Center
VIEW POINT (10th-12th grade) in the Bridal Room
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP in the Chapel
NEXT WEEK AT SOV
Tuesday 3
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 4
7:15-8:15 a.m.
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
4:00-5:00 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
5:45-6:45 p.m.
6:00-6:30 p.m.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Thursday 5
9:30 a.m.
Friday 6
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday 7
5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8
LITURGICAL DRAMA meeting in the Conference Room
MORNING PRAYERS in the Library
MISSION OF MERCY in Burns Hall
YOGA in the Music Center
DINNER in Burns Hall
BELL CHOIR (7th grade -Adult) in the Sanctuary
CHERUBIM CHOIR (Preschool -3rd grade) in the Library
CHIMES (4th-6th grade) in the Music Center
YOUTH PRAISE CHOIR (7th-12th grade) in the Music Center
CONFIRMATION (7th-12th grades) in the Youth Center
KIDS’ CLUB (Preschool -3rd grade) in Room 10
CLUB 456 (4th-6th grade) in the Conference Room
ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Conference Room #2
ADULT FESTIVAL CHOIR in the Music Center
If you require childcare
from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in
order to participate in
Wednesday night programs, please contact
Wendy Harman at
[email protected] or
602-249-1936 to arrange.
CHRISTIAN ACTION in the Library at SOV
FRIDAY FUN NIGHT - All the Hands: Pottery Making $15/person
WORSHIP in the Chapel
5TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: Worship @ 9:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) and 11:00 a.m. (Chapel);
education programs 10:05-10:55 a.m.
DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO THE LUTHERAN OR CHRISTIANITY TODAY MAGAZINES?
If you do, our church library, located inside Burns Hall, would appreciate your old copies when you are ready to recycle them.
You can bring them to the library on Sunday mornings or drop off on the back counter in the office during the week. Please
mark them for the library.
FROM THE SHEPHERD’S FOUNDATION…
Applications for Education Funds are Now Available…
Scholarships and loans are available for active SOV members through the Shepherd’s Foundation. Eligible students
attending Christian schools or seminary may apply for a
scholarship or grant. Eligible students desiring to attend any
other accredited school may apply for an interest free loan.
Memorial Wall
The Foundation would like to remind everyone that Easter
Sunday is on April 5th. If you would like to have your loved
ones’ names engraved on our beautiful Memory Wall located in the Prayer and Memorial Garden, contact Tracy Albright with the Shepherd’s Foundation, [email protected] or
602-249-1936, ext. 209. The cost is $250 per name. This
Applications are available in the church office and must be revenue supports the cost of engraving and the maintenance
of the garden.
filed prior to April 1, 2015, in order to receive consideration for the 2015-2016 school year.
CALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
You may contact any member listed to
the right, or send an email to their general mailbox, [email protected].
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
Jan. 24th & 25th: 289
Member
Email address
Phone Number
Chad Gestson
[email protected]
602.265.3595
Janet Ludwig
[email protected]
602.919.5922
Gail Berggren
[email protected] 602.881.7905
Ruth Truman
[email protected]
602.390.4302
Dennis McAllister [email protected]
602.795.1618
Dennis Dahlen
[email protected] 602.301.2414
Susan Hack
[email protected]
602.469.0554
Shepherd of the Valley * 1500 W. Maryland Avenue * Phoenix, AZ 85015 * Office 602.249-1936
Dial-A-Prayer 602.249.1991 * Preschool 602.242.4684 * www.sov.us * e-mail: [email protected]
Transitional Pastor, Harold Stromer x 207 [email protected]
Spiritual Direction Pastor, Scott Haasarud 623-748-3344 [email protected]