June Newsletter

The June newsletter is available on line and at the information center located in the Narthex.

http://sovlutheran.com/news/pdf/june2012.pdf

Congregational Meeting

SOV Annual Congregational Meeting Reminder

Sunday, June 3
11:30 am

If you can bring a finger food to share (no utensils required to eat it) it would be greatly appreciated by the Fellowship Committee. Beverages will be provided.

Pastor's Weekly Message

"For you, Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy." Psalm 92:4

There have been some trying times for folks lately.  In our little community and beyond.  Some tragic events, some trials, lots of healing to be done, many questions and doubts.  So, how can such a verse be at the heading?

At the center of a prayer in all the sorrow, a little balance.  Thinking of the grins God provides, may we all be able to take them in, at the center of prayer, not be belittle another's pain.

The deep purple of a tall standing iris.  The first roses opening with a scent like the finest perfume.  The startling yellow of the flitting finches, followed by the deep blue of a stellar jay.  The sly grin of littlest grand daughter Daphne, or her toddler legs stumbling toward me with open arms.  Seeing Bill being Bill again after much trial.  The chance that we have, even as our imperfect selves, to be the "gladness and joy" of "God's hands". 

May the Creator guide us, bless us and strengthen us,
Pastor Randy

"May the Spirit of God guide us into all truth as we go out in the world.  May our ears be attentive to the still small voice that tells us that we are loved, we are valuable, we are his.  Let the message of the Holy Spirit transform our actions as we seek to follow his gentle guiding.  May we go now in the great peace of the Spirit.  Amen."

THIS WEEK

Wednesday  10:00 a Bible Study
                     7:00 p Adult Choir Practice

Thursday      12:00 p All Church Luncheon (all are invited)

Sunday        Summer Worship Schedule begins
                    8:30 & 10:30 a Worship Services
                    Childhood Sunday (please email your baby photo or bring one Sunday morning)
                    5:30 p  80th Birthday Celebration

TODAY! Support KOK's Fundraiser at Burgerville

SUPPORT KOK BY VISITING
      BURGERVILLE

10% of all sales will be donated to KIDS OF THE KINGDOM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL, a ministry of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Between 5 - 8 pm 
TUESDAY, MAY 29
visit Sunset Square Burgerville
1245 NW 185th 
Aloha, OR

See you all there!

Sunday Worship Reminder

One worship Sunday, May 27th 
 10:30 am

Birthday Celebrations!

A special invitation to all our SOV family!

Sunday, June 3 at 5:30 PM

A birthday party to celebrate and honor our 80’s and over SOV family members!

The entire SOV family of Christ will be celebrating being a child of God on Sunday, June 3. We are collecting baby or young age photos of all our members to create a collage of all the children of God at SOV. Please be sure to either copy a photo to share or bring it to church and let us copy it for you.

The day concludes with a special new birthday club for all our members that are turning 80 years old this year or who are already 80 years old and older! This will be the first annual 80 and over birthday club celebration! This event is for everyone in the congregation to come together in celebration as we honor these special members.

We will have beverages, birthday cake and ice cream. We encourage all ages to be part of celebrating this young at heart age group of SOV. This time together creates new and stronger ties as a family of Christ and is a special gift to each of us!

If you are younger than 80 and want to help serve this special group of members over 80, please contact Tammy, Diane or Peggy.

Let’s see who the youngest and oldest in attendance will be!


Celebrate the child in all of us!

Pastor's Weekly Message

It is a marvelous miracle unfolding in the back yard. There are two bird houses, both occupied. The one nearest the house has caught most of my attention. I noticed the sparrows that had moved in there several weeks ago, and in the last 10 days their young family has been impossible to ignore.

Two little mouths constantly at the entrance, demanding attention, chirping, squawking, and being met by their parents, also constant response, providing, feeding, seemingly tireless in their efforts. The reality of life, survival and a creation that continues to unfold.

Sometimes we are the parents, sometimes the babies. Lord, care for us in our incessant needs, and strengthen us as we endeavor to care for others. May we take in the miracles that surround us.

In thanks to the Creator of all things,
Pastor Randy

"God of all creation and all peoples, we offer thanks that you hold our hearts in yours and that you hear our prayers, whether we speak with the eloquence of saints or with sighs too deep for words. Open our hearts to the power of your spirit that we might be a people refreshed in our dedication to you. Grant us the grace to allow the Holy Spirit to work within us, that we might live as faithful disciples of Jesus; let it be that by knowing us, others may know you. Through us, O God, let your kingdom come. Amen."

THIS WEEK

Wednesday  10:00 a Bible Study
                      7:00 p Adult Choir Practice

Thursday       9:00 a Last day of KOK
                       7:30 p OEC

Sunday        10:30 a  One Worship Service

                    "The Day of Pentecost" Wear red!

Please help us fill the rainbow wall with baby photos for Childhood Sunday, June 3rd. Please email a baby photo or bring one in.