Year: 2016

Thanksgiving Day comes later this month.  Usually we don’t think about fasting until the day after eating the turkey & fixings & pie but here’s a word from Isaiah the Prophet to help us get ready to fast after we…

Now that Halloween hoopla is over we can celebrate All Saints.  November 1 is the traditional date but we’ll remember our loved ones this Sunday, November 6.  This holy day, however, is not simply to honor dear ones who’ve recently…

We had a great conversation last Sunday at the forum about Guidelines for Healthy Communication.  Close to 30 people attended.  Conversation was lively and focused.  Some really good comments were offered that will lead to revisions in the draft Guidelines…

Last Thursday I got together with a bunch of other Interim Pastors.  We meet every other month for check-in and mutual support.  When my turn came I told them about the four-Sunday process we’re doing to improve healthy communications skills…

“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”  Jesus spoke these words to detractors who doubted that he told the truth about God.  But Jesus…

I’m back from vacation.  I stayed home, got some good rest, spent time with my favorite wife (Jill), and did some things around the house that I’d been putting off.  All in all, a lovely week.  Glad I had a…

I'm on vacation this week and so far (Tuesday afternoon) am really enjoying some time off. This is a "stay-cation" for me.  Portland is a great place for rest and relaxation.  Even though I'm on vacation I am providing coverage…

Announcement from Pastor Brian
This Sunday, September 18, we'll show a video called "Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think."  Several years ago, the renowned Gallup polling organization conducted tens of thousands of interviews with residents in 35 predominantly…

What great music we had at SOV this past weekend!  How could anyone not come away impressed?  Saturday night’s concert was indeed a “Change the World” experience.  Director of Music Jon Quesenberry put together a fabulous ensemble.  Our choir was…

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Choir and band presents
Change the World Choir Concert
Saturday, September 10, 2016 7:00 pm17625 NW Cornell Road, Beaverton
Featuring
 Gospel/Pop music
 SOV Music Team 6-pc band and guest Soloists and musicians
Refreshments to…