Week of Events
Lutheran History
April 6, 1528: Albrecht Durer, German painter, engraver, and designer of woodcuts, dies. Famous for his religious scenes, he may have been so influenced by Luther (whom he called "the great Christian man who has helped me out of great anxieties") that he converted to Protestantism. His most popular work is "Praying Hands.
Lutheran History
April 9, 1945: The Gestapo hangs German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, after discovering his involvement in a failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Bonhoeffer's last recorded words were, "This is the end—for me, the beginning of life"
Lutheran History
April 11, 1506: Pope Julius II lays the foundation for the new St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Builders delayed its completion until 1626 due to its immense cost, size, and other factors. Indulgences sold to fund the construction drew criticism from Protestant reformers, most memorably Martin Luther
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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Featured April 5, 2026 -Featured Easter Brunch
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Featured April 5, 2026 RecurringFeatured Adult Bible Study
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Featured April 5, 2026 RecurringFeatured Streamed Worship Service
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Featured April 5, 2026 RecurringFeatured Worship Service
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Featured April 5, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Kids Konnection
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Featured April 5, 2026 RecurringFeatured Fellowship Time
Easter Brunch
Adult Bible study will not meet on this Sunday! Easter Potluck will be offered in the Community Building from 8:45 to 9:45. This will be a "designated potluck" - folks designate (sign up) for specifically what they will bring. There are several possibilities.... + EGGS (scrambled or egg casseroles) - see possible recipes below + […]
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 […]
Kids Konnection
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
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, April 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Featured April 11, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Men’s Bible Study
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Featured April 11, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Property Improvement Event
Men’s Bible Study
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
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...