SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH (SOTV)
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH (SOTV)
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH (SOTV)
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Children, Youth and Family Ministries<br />
www.sotv.org | June/July 2011 | News for the Flock Bi-monthly<br />
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) & CONFIRMATION (Grades 6-9)<br />
Nursery & KidCare <br />
Contact: Jill Schroeder (952) 985-7352<br />
During worship hours, nursery is<br />
available at no charge for children ages<br />
six weeks through three years.<br />
For programs other than worship,<br />
Shepherd of the Valley’s KidCare<br />
provides childcare for children ages six<br />
weeks - 12 years. Pre-registration and<br />
pre-payment are required.<br />
Celebrating Children<br />
Preschool <br />
Celebrating Children Preschool strives to<br />
promote the healthy growth of the ―whole‖<br />
child. We have classes for 3, 4 & 5 year<br />
old children. Classes are held from<br />
September-May. Contact Sandy Glessing<br />
at (952) 985-7370 or visit www.sotv.org/<br />
preschool.shtml.<br />
Friday Mornings Out (FMO)<br />
Accepting Registrations <br />
FMO provides parents with a peaceful<br />
time away from their children, engaging<br />
them in age appropriate activities such as<br />
music, crafts, and more. Tuition is $423<br />
per year, or 9 monthly payments of $47.<br />
Registrations are accepted at the<br />
Welcome Center, in the Children, Youth<br />
and Family (CYF) Office and online. For<br />
more information contact: Susan Mitsch<br />
at (952) 985-7354 or<br />
Susan.Mitsch@sotv.org.<br />
Summer Stretch<br />
Tuesdays, throughout summer (except July 5)<br />
8:45 AM – 5:00 PM<br />
Register by June 1 for one or both sessions and Valleyfair<br />
Session 1: June 14, 21, 28<br />
Session 2: July 12, 19, 26<br />
Valleyfair: Thursday, August 4 (optional)<br />
Students completing 5th-8th grade will have a blast on Tuesdays this summer!<br />
We serve by visiting nursing homes, playing with kids, and making parks<br />
beautiful—and we do all sorts of recreational activities around the Twin Cities.<br />
More information and registration materials available in the Children, Youth and<br />
Family Office or online at www.sotv.org/youth. There are scholarships available,<br />
as well as a discount for youth whose parents volunteer. Deadline to register is<br />
June 1.<br />
Middle School Bonfires<br />
Thursdays: June 30, July 28, and August 25, 7:00-9:00 PM<br />
Gather around the fire for s’mores, singing, and summer fun!<br />
These bonfires are a great way to stay connected with your<br />
church friends over the summer, and a great place to invite<br />
others! Each time we gather we will play a game or two, talk<br />
about faith and life, and pull out the guitars for some music.<br />
Meet in the ―backyard‖ at <strong>SOTV</strong>; we will move things inside if<br />
it rains. No registration necessary. Adult volunteers needed: if you are<br />
interested, contact Katie Heilman at (952)985-7360 or katie.heilman@sotv.org.<br />
Confirmation Registration (2011-2012)<br />
6th-9th Graders can register beginning Sunday, June 19<br />
You can register online at www.sotv.org by following the calendar/event<br />
registration dropdown menu, by downloading a form at www.sotv.org/youth, or<br />
by picking up a paper form at the Welcome Center or Children, Youth and<br />
Family Office. Contact Barb Schulz (barb.schulz@sotv.org or 952-432-6385) or<br />
any youth staff person with questions.<br />
Children, Youth and Family Office<br />
(952) 432-6385<br />
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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | (952) 432-6351 | Our Vision: Gather, Grow, & Give in Christ
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