Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

J. K. Wilhelm Loehe, Pastor
2026-01-02 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Although he never left Germany, Johann Konrad Wilhelm Loehe, born in Fuerth in 1808, had a profound impact on the development of Lutheranism in North America. Serving as pastor in the Bavarian village of Neuendettelsau, he recognized the need for workers in developing lands and assisted in training emergency helpers to be sent as missionary pastors to North America, Brazil, and Australia. A number of the men he sent to the United States became founders of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Through his financial support, a theological school was established in Fort Wayne, Ind., and a teachers’ institute in Saginaw, Mich. Loehe was known for his confessional integrity and his interest in liturgy and catechetics. His devotion to works of Christian charity led to the establishment of a deaconess training house and homes for the aged.

Adult Bible Study
2026-01-04 09:00, 2026-01-11 09:00, 2026-01-18 09:00, 2026-01-25 09:00, 2026-02-01 09:00 UTC | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.

Streamed Worship Service
2026-01-04 10:00, 2026-01-11 10:00, 2026-01-18 10:00, 2026-01-25 10:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 UTC | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Our online streaming for those away
For those away from the Oceanside area, we’re continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video.
You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live
Come and check us out!

Worship Service
2026-01-04 10:00, 2026-01-11 10:00, 2026-01-18 10:00, 2026-01-25 10:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 UTC | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We practice “First Communion” for children 10 and/or in the fifth grade with special classes of preparation.
For those who can’t make it in person, the service will be streamed live on our facebook page and slightly delayed on our website.
If you have any questions about our worship service, please contact the church at contact@svlchurch.org.

Kids Konnection
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Our “Kids Konnection” (aka Sunday School) meets First Sunday of each month during Pastors message. Don’t miss this opportunity for children to grow and learn! Our “club” is small, but we count this all VERY important! We have a dedicated group of teachers who are eager to welcome you.

Fellowship Time
2026-01-04 11:00, 2026-01-11 11:00, 2026-01-18 11:00, 2026-01-25 11:00, 2026-02-01 11:00 UTC | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Back by Popular Demand!
Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship!
Fellowship Returns! 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. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind:

+ Think outdoor dining!
+ DO talk!
+ Please practice social distancing with those you do not live with – at least 6 feet. Spread out.
+ Please do NOT hang around the fellowship counter where the food is; receive your goodie and then please step away.

Our hosts will provide goodies in such a way that no one will be touching food that others will consume.

Jacob (Israel), Patriarch
2026-01-05 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Jacob, the third of the three Hebrew patriarchs, was the younger of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. After wrestling with the Angel of the Lord, Jacob, whose name means “deceiver,” was renamed “Israel,” which means “he strives with God” (Gen. 25:26; 32:28). His family life was filled with trouble, caused by his acts of deception toward his father and his brother Esau and his parental favoritism toward his son Joseph (March 31). Much of his adult life was spent grieving over the death of his beloved wife Rachel and the presumed death of Joseph, who had been appointed by the Egyptian Pharaoh to be in charge of food distribution during a time of famine in the land. Prior to Jacob’s death during the blessing of his sons, God gave the promise that the Messiah would come through the line of Jacob’s fourth son, Judah (Genesis 49).

Basil the Great of Caesarea, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nyssa, Pastors and Confessors
2026-01-10 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Basil and the two Gregorys, collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers, were leaders of Christian orthodoxy in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) in the later fourth century. Basil and Gregory of Nyssa were brothers; Gregory of Nazianzus was their friend. All three were influential in shaping the theology ratified by the Council of Constantinople of 381, which is expressed in the Nicene Creed. Their defense of the doctrines of the Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity, together with their contributions to the liturgy of the Eastern Church, make them among the most influential Christian teachers and theologians of their time

Men's Bible Study
2026-01-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY IS BACK! SECOND SATURDAY (NEXT STUDY MARCH 12) OF EACH MONTH 9:00 AM IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING. BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL CONTACT@SVLCHURCH.ORG.

Property Improvement Event
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Property Improvement Event (aka “work party”) is SATURDAY. Gardening, cleaning, repairs, improvements…something for all ages and abilities! Please come and help! Questions? Call Bruce…

Aquila, Priscilla, Apollos
2026-01-13 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Aquila and his wife Priscilla (Prisca), Jewish contemporaries of St. Paul, traveled widely. Because of persecution in Rome, they went to Corinth where they met the apostle Paul, who joined them in their trade of tentmaking (Acts 18:1-3). They, in turn, joined him in his mission of proclaiming the Christian Gospel. The couple later traveled with Paul from Corinth to Ephesus (Acts 18:18), where the two of them established a home that served as hospitality headquarters for new converts to Christianity. Apollos was one of their numerous Jewish pupils in the faith. An eloquent man, Apollos “spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus” (Acts 18:25). He later traveled from Corinth to the province of Achaia, where he “showed by the Scriptures that the Messiah is Jesus” (Acts 18:28). Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos are all remembered and honored for their great missionary zeal.

Sarah
2026-01-20 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Sarah was the wife (and half-sister) of the Hebrew patriarch Abraham (Gen. 11:29; 20:12). In obedience to divine command (Gen. 12:1), she made the long and arduous journey west, along with her husband and his relatives, from Ur of the Chaldees to Haran and then finally to the land of Canaan. She remained childless until old age. Then, in keeping with God’s long-standing promise, she gave birth to a son and heir of the covenant (Gen. 21: 1-3). She is remembered and honored as the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, the second of the three patriarchs. She is also favorably noted for her hospitality to strangers (Gen. 18:1-8). Following her death at the age of 127, she was laid to rest in the Cave of Machpelah (Gen. 49:13), where her husband was later buried.

John Chrysostom, Preacher
2026-01-27 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Given the added name of Chrysostom, which means “golden-mouthed” in Greek, Saint John was a dominant force in the fourth-century Christian church. Born in Antioch around the year 347, John was instructed in the Christian faith by his pious mother, Anthusa. After serving in a number of Christian offices, including acolyte and lector, John was ordained a presbyter and given preaching responsibilities. His simple but direct messages found an audience well beyond his home town. In 398, John Chrysostom was made Patriarch of Constantinople. His determination to reform the church, court, and city there brought him into conflict with established authorities. Eventually, he was exiled from his adopted city. Although removed from his parishes and people, he continued writing and preaching until the time of his death in 407. It is reported that his final words were: “Glory be to God for all things. Amen.”
