Week of Events
Lutheran History
March 15, 1517: Needing money to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo X announces a special sale of indulgences. A Dominican named Johann Tetzel led the way in promoting the sale in Germany and erroneously declared that indulgences would cover future sins (Leo's forgave all past sins). The teaching angered monk Martin Luther, who soon […]
Saint Patrick’s Day
March 17, 461 (traditional date): Patrick, missionary to Ireland and that country's patron saint, dies. Irish raiders captured Patrick, a Romanized Briton, and enslaved him as a youth. He escaped to Gaul (modern France) but returned to Ireland after experiencing a vision calling him back to preach. Patrick enjoyed great success there as a missionary, and […]
Saint Joseph’s Day
St. Joseph’s Day is a feast day that honors Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and stepfather of Jesus. It is celebrated on March 19 every year
Lutheran History
German organist and composer Johann Sebastian Bach is born in Eisenach, Germany. Though largely unrecognized in his day and forgotten for years after his death, he has since become recognized as one of history's unequalled musical masters. But music was never just music to Bach. Nearly three-fourths of his 1,000 compositions were written for use […]
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Featured March 15, 2026 RecurringFeatured Adult Bible Study
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Featured March 15, 2026 RecurringFeatured Streamed Worship Service
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Featured March 15, 2026 RecurringFeatured Worship Service
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Featured March 15, 2026 RecurringFeatured Fellowship Time
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Streamed Worship Service
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 […]
Worship Service
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 […]
Fellowship Time
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 […]
Monday, March 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Featured March 18, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Lenten Potluck
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Featured March 18, 2026 RecurringFeatured Midweek Lenten Service
Lenten Potluck
Pot Luck before Lenten Service. Bring simple Foods to share (Drinks Salads Soup Desert)
Midweek Lenten Service
Every Wednesday in Lent February 25th thru March 25th. Pastor Joel's sermon series for our midweek services.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, March 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
No events on this day.