Month: June 2009

Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
"He must increase, but I must decrease."  John 3:30
Why those words now?  As I sit writing this it is the 24th of June,which is the commemoration day for John the Baptist, exactly sixmonths before…

From The Property Management Team, These are exciting times at SOV as we turn a new leaf and prepare for our new decking on the west side of our church. One of the necessary steps to assure the longevity of…

Greetings and thanks to all who participated in the annual meeting. The new officers elected were as follows: President, Peggy Vermaas; Vice-President, Lee Bonacker;  Secretary, Linnea Harmon; Treasurer, Mark Vignolo; Financial Secretary, Valsala George. Also, two resolutions were passed. These…

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Yesterday was chapel time and the kids ambled in a little after 9:00am. My grand -daughters were here too, and at first they weren’t going to come in, but curiosity got the best of them.…

Summer Worship schedule begins this Sunday June 14th.  Services at 8:30 am and 10:30 am.
 
Please don't forget to attend the Congregational Annual Meeting following the 10:30 am service, pizza and salad luncheon will be available.
 
Thank you
Tammy…

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
"He has made everything beautiful in it's time…"  Ecclesiastes 3:11 (RSV)
Driving into the church from my daughter Amie's place in north Portland, just off of Lombard.  After a string of lovely mornings, this…

A memorial service for John Adamo will be Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Shepherd of the Valley.

In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made to: Alzheimer's Association – Columbia/Willamette Chapter, 1311 NW 21st Ave., Portland, OR…

Just a reminder; 

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

10:00 AM
 

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Please join us in the celebration of installation of
Pastor Randy Schutt

Sunday, June 7th
3:00 pm
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Refreshments will be served following the installation…

To All the Saints at SOV~

Came upon this by way of “Context” a commentary on religion and culture put together by Martin Marty (a noted Lutheran theologianhistorian), in the June issue. “The story is told about the Baptism of…