Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is a growing, diverse family of Christians that have come together to form a close, caring community centered in Jesus Christ. We are part of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. We warmly embrace people from all religious and cultural backgrounds. Our preaching is boldly biblical; our theology, traditional and conservative; our ways, evangelical; and our attitude, caring and embracing. We invite you to join us in serving and praising our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Last Sunday:

We celebrated the fifth Sunday of Easter along with Mother's Day. The message was "dialogical" meaning a Bible study/discussion of kids - and bringing them up "in the Lord" - lots of good, practical discussion and ideas about the challenges to parents, grandparents, teachers, churches, schools, etc.

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ALL Member Meeting is Sunday, June 2, 9:00 AM sharp. We have just two per year, and we keep them to about 45 minutes, so this is IMPORTANT time! Please mark your calendar and plan to participate! Sunday School and Bible Studies will not be meeting that Sunday only.

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Sunday Studies!

Sunday - 9:00 - "The Book of Acts"

Sunday - 9:00 - "Parables of Jesus"

Tuesday - 9:30 - "The Pastoral Letters"

Thursday - 6:30 POTLUCK followed by 7:00 - "Miracles"

COME JOIN US!

Is there a subject you'd like to study? Would you like to be the host for a Bible study? Let us know! We likely can make that happen!

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Did you know? We have a great and suddenly very active FACEBOOK page! Check it out! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shepherd-of-the-Valley-Lutheran-Church-Oceanside-CA/142157025807839

BASEBALL! Saturday, May 25, 6:05 opening pitch, Lake Elsinore Storm (Single A team affliated with the SD Padres). Just $8.00. Parking is $5.00. ALL are welcome! Bring your friends, neighbors, co-workers! We have 14 signed up so far. FINAL RESERVATIONS AND MONEY ARE DUE THIS COMING SUNDAY! Questions? Contact Rick at daddams@hotmail.com

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"Crafty Ladies" meets twice a month on the second and fourth MONDAYS of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM, at the home of Debbie Kolkman (710 Fredricks Ave OS 92058). Carol Read and Debbie Kolkman are co-hosting this. Ladies may bring ANY project with them - or even nothing (it's fine just to come and fellowship). You may also learn various crafts from others. Come and work on your own project or help out with several caring projects planned where you can assist in helping our community. Neighbors, friends and relatives are welcomed and encouraged. Rides can be provided. Questions? Contact Carol at carollread@yahoo.com or Debbie Kolkman at 760.433.4885.

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Choir! Rehearsals are now at 6:00 - each Tuesday!

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GREAT NEWS CLUB! This is for ALL children, three - teen, each Sunday from 9:00 to 9:45! Lots of Christian fun - learning, sharing and celebrating Jesus! Questions? Contact Diane Finley 760.433.6916

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Community Garden! This is a joint project of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and North County Community Services. You may lease two beds (each approx. 3 feet by 20 feet) for $50.00 per year (mainly to pay for the water). For questions or to lease, contact Abby at volunteer@sdnccs.org or 760.471.5483.

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Kids!www.jcplayzone.com Games, crafts, puzzels, coloring, all with a Christian perspective. Mom and Dad have a site, too! www.JCParentZone.com This is a ministry of our LCMS Lutheran Laymen's League - Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Last updated: May 20

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