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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Celebrating over 50 years!

Come join us for our Worship Service 

Sundays at 10:00am 

“I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” – John 10:11

News

Updated: March 10, 2024

Pastor Joel is here for you!  If you have a pastoral need or a prayer request for Pastor Joel, he can be reached at:  pastor@svlchurch.org.

This Week… Sunday!  We celebrated The Forth Sunday in LentThe sermon was titled, “Gods Plan-Lifted Up for Us to See and Believe ” (from John 2:14-21 and Numbers 21: 4-9).     You can watch the worship service on our Webpage or Facebook.

Coming Soon: 

Tuesday Bible Study:   Is on hold until after Easter Sunday.  We meet at the Kolkman’s, 6:30-8:00.  Topic: “Jesus Says – Discussing the Sermon on the Mount” 

Sunday Morning Bible!  This meets at 9:00 in the chapel.  We’re beginning a new study entitled, “Praying God’s Will.”  Bring your Luther’s Small Catechism if you have one. 

Midweek Lenten Services will be each Wednesday evening at 7:00, February 21 – March 20.  Potluck dinners will proceed those services at 6:00 in the Community Building.

Holy Week March 24th Palm Sunday through March 31Easter Sunday.

Easter Brunch.  March 31, 8:30-9:45 in the Community Building

Easter Service at 10:00 am

SUNDAY WORSHIP:  Every Sunday 10:00am. Our services are Lutheran in character, informal yet reverent, with both traditional and contemporary aspects. It’s easy to follow with everything printed out in the worship folder and on the screen. If you have any questions about our worship service check out our FAQ page or email the church at contact@svlchurch.org

Streaming Worship:  We stream our services every Sunday at 10am on our Facebook page

Fellowship:  Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church!  We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other!  It’s a good thing… and we greatly encourage it. Our celebration continues after the worship service.  You can sign-up for future weeks on fellowship table.

Hey Kids! There are fun activity bags hanging on a rack in the back of the church for any children who wish to use them.  Please return the bag after the worship service.

Ministry Meeting:  Meets the first Thursday of each month via zoom.  If you have any desire to observe this meeting you are more than welcome to join in.  Contact Bruce at (contact@svlchurch.org) if you wish to be sent the link.

Sunday – Adult Bible Study.   Pastor Joel leads a new Bible Study/discussion group entitled, “Genesis”. It’s at 9 a.m. in the chapel.

Tuesday Bible Study at the Kolkman’s. Is on a Christmas break. Studies will begin again on Tuesday January 9th.  We meet from 6:30-8:00. Questions?  Contact Revered Kolkman

Thursday Bible Study at K’s house. The study is not meeting at the moment. 

Men’s Bible Study Second Saturday (next study October 14) of each month 9:00 AM in the community building.  Breakfast will be provided.

Sunday – Kids Connection on the first Sunday will be conducted in the community building following children’s message.  Children ages 3 to high school will be escorted to the community building and return after service (after sermon if parents wish).

If you are interested in information about any study, email us at CONTACT@SVLCHURCH.ORG 

Tue 19
Wed 20

Lenten Potluck

March 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed 20

Midweek Lenten Service

March 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sun 24

Palm Sunday

March 24
Sun 24

Adult Bible Study

March 24 @ 9:00 am

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The Fourth Sunday in Lent

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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
4510 N River Rd
Oceanside, California 92057

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Shepherd of the Valley
PO Box 406
San Luis Rey, CA. 92068