Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Valentine, Martyr
2026-02-14 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
A physician and priest living in Rome during the rule of the Emperor Claudius, Valentine become one of the noted martyrs of the third century. The commemoration of his death, which occurred in the year 270, became part of the calendar of remembrance in the early church of the West. Tradition suggests that on the day of his execution for his Christian faith, he left a note of encouragement for a child of his jailer written on an irregularly-shaped piece of paper. This greeting became a pattern for millions of written expressions of love and caring that now are the highlight of Valentine’s Day in many nations.

Men's Bible Study
2026-02-14 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
2026-02-14 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…

Philemon and Onesimus
2026-02-15 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Philemon was a prominent first-century Christian who owned a slave named Onesimus. Although the name “Onesimus” means “useful,” Onesimus proved himself “useless” when he ran away from his master and perhaps even stole from him (Philemon 18). Somehow Onesimus came into contact with the apostle Paul while the latter was in prison (possibly in Rome), and through Paul’s proclamation of the Gospel he became a Christian. After confessing to the apostle that he was a runaway slave, he was directed by Paul to return to his master and become “useful” again. In order to help pave the way for Onesimus’ peaceful return home, Paul sent him on his way with a letter addressed to Philemon, a letter in which he urged Philemon to forgive his slave for having run away and “to receive him as you would receive me” (v. 17), “no longer as a slave, but as a beloved brother” (v. 16). The letter was eventually included by the church as one of the books of the New Testament.

Adult Bible Study
2026-02-15 09:00, 2026-02-22 09:00, 2026-03-01 09:00, 2026-03-08 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
2026-02-15 10:00, 2026-02-22 10:00, 2026-03-01 10:00, 2026-03-08 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
2026-02-15 10:00, 2026-02-22 10:00, 2026-03-01 10:00, 2026-03-08 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.

Fellowship Time
2026-02-15 11:00, 2026-02-22 11:00, 2026-03-01 11:00, 2026-03-08 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.

Philip Melanchthon (birth), Confessor
2026-02-16 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a brilliant student of the classics and a humanist scholar. In 1518 he was appointed to teach along with Martin Luther at the University of Wittenberg. At Luther’s urging, Melanchthon began teaching theology and Scripture in addition to his courses in classical studies. In April of 1530, Emperor Charles V called an official meeting between the representative of Lutheranism and Roman Catholicism, hoping to effect a meeting of minds between two opposing groups. Since Luther was at that time under papal excommunication and an imperial ban, Melanchthon was assigned the duty of being the chief Lutheran representative at this meeting. He is especially remembered and honored as the author of the Augsburg Confession, which was officially presented by the German princes to the emperor on June 25, 1530, as the defining document of Lutheranism within Christendom. Melanchthon died on April 19, 1560.

Martin Luther, Doctor and Confessor
2026-02-18 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Martin Luther, born on November 10, 1483, in Eisleben, Germany, initially began studies leading toward a degree in law. However, after a close encounter with death, he switched to the study of theology, entered an Augustinian monastery, was ordained a priest in 1505, and received a doctorate in theology in 1512. As a professor at the newly-established University of Wittenberg, his scriptural studies led him to question many of the church’s teachings and practices, especially the selling of indulgences. His refusal to back down from his convictions resulted in his excommunication in 1521. Following a period of seclusion at the Wartburg castle, Luther returned to Wittenberg, where he spent the rest of his life preaching and teaching, translating the Scriptures, and writing hymns and numerous theological treatises. He is remembered and honored for his lifelong emphasis on the biblical truth that for Christ’s sake God declares us righteous by grace through faith alone. He died on February 18, 1546, while visiting the town of his birth.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
The Administration of Ashes The association of ashes with repentance goes back over 3000 years and is mentioned frequently in Scripture (Joshua 7:6, Samuel 4:12, 2 Samuel 1:2 & 15:32, Job 2:12 and 16:15, Jeremiah 25:34, Lamentations 2:10, Ezekiel 27:30, Jonah 3:6, etc.). The Christian practice of administering ashes as a symbol of repentance is first mentioned 110 AD, making it one of the oldest-known customs in all of Christianity. The Church Season of Lent is a season of repentance and so understandably, the association with ashes became especially strong during Lent. By the 12th Century, the first day of Lent always included the imposition of ashes – made in the Sign of the Cross to remind us that those sins are forgiven in the Cross of Christ and to remind us of our Baptism, where we also received forgiveness and the Sign of the Cross was also made on our forehead. This custom of administering ashes on this day was so foundational that by the late middle ages, the day became universally known as “Ash Wednesday.” The ancient custom has two important meanings: We are sinful, unclean, and worthy of death (“to ashes you shall return”, Genesis 3:19), but we have forgiveness of sins in the precious Cross of Christ (the imposition is made in that Sign, also reminding us of our Baptism when the Sign of the Cross was also made on our forehead, assuring us of forgiveness that is ours in Christ). It is thus a symbol of both repentance and faith, of contrition and absolution, of the death we deserve and the life we received and continue to receive by grace.

Polycarp of Smyrna, Pastor and Martyr
2026-02-23 | None, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Born c. 69, Polycarp was a central figure in the early church. A disciple of the evangelist John, he linked the first generation of believers to later Christians. After serving for many years as bishop of Smyrna, Polycarp was arrested, tried, and executed for his faith on February 23, c. 156. An eyewitness narrative of his death, The Martyrdom of Polycarp, continues to encourage believers in times of persecution

Lenten Potluck
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Pot Luck before Lenten Service.
Bring simple Foods to share (Drinks Salads Soup Desert)

Midweek Lenten Service
2026-02-25 18:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Every Wednesday in Lent February 25th thru March 25th. Pastor Joel’s sermon series for our midweek services.

Kids Konnection
2026-03-01 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.

Ministry Teams Planning Meetings
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Via Zoom, Ca, 92056
Our Ministry teams Care & Worship, Outreach, Stewardship, Property, Fellowship and Education make plans.
