SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH (SOTV)

Stewardship and Volunteer Opportunities
www.sotv.org | June/July 2011 | News for the Flock Bi-monthly
Community Meals Ministry
Shepherd of the Valley is starting a new ministry to serve our neighbors in
need by hosting a series of meals. In order to get this ministry off the ground,
volunteers and coordinators are needed in the following areas:
Publicity: advertising, signage, announcements, fliers, etc
Kitchen: plan menus, shop for supplies, prep, cook and serve food
Resources for attendees (tax/budget advice, job/career help, etc.)
Scheduling/coordinating
To volunteer for this ministry, please contact Lori Bullock at (952) 985-7324
or lori.bullock@sotv.org
Did you know you can
give offering online
It’s true! Details are available at our
website under ―Giving to SOTV.‖ You
can make a one time or recurring gift
from a secure credit card site.
In addition, our Stewardship Team is
exploring additional options for giving
electronically, based on the results we
heard from our online survey in
January. Stay tuned!
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Donate your time and skill
We need many volunteers to keep our building looking clean and beautiful. Here
are some ways you and your family can help:
Weekly volunteers to mow, dust, and wash windows
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters for repairs as needed
Garden Club: cares for and creates landscaping areas around the church
Spring and fall clean-ups
Please contact Matt Gomes Facility Manager at (952) 985-7340 or email at
matt.gomes@sotv.org
Stewardship Report
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church General Building
Giving Recap Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Fund Fund
(Fiscal year begins August 1)
Gifts received 8-1-10 through 3-31-11 1,782,619 284,088
Budget through 3-31-11 1,716,340 280,000
Difference between actual gifts received versus
budget 66,279 4,088
Thank you for your generosity!
Note: The fiscal year 2010-11 General Fund budget reflects a
10% decrease from the previous year's budget.
Employer Matching
Gift Programs
Did you know that many employers
have matching gift programs designed
to support their employee’s interests in
nonprofit organizations and community
involvement Check with your
employer to see if you might be able to
help support Shepherd of the Valley in
a new way through an employee
matching gift program.
Stock Gifts
Gifts of appreciated stock or bonds to
SOTV is a great way to help support
the vital ministries of your church,
avoid taxation of your gift and receive a
benefit on your tax return for your
donation.
The process of transferring stock is
very easy. Contact Beth Karlson at
(952) 432-6351 for more information.
Simply Giving
Your gifts are vital in supporting the
work of this community!
Almost 500 members are enrolled in
Simply Giving...are you
Enrollment is easy
You can change or stop anytime
No more catch up at year end
It reduces volume for the counters
on the weekend.
Sign up today! Contact Dawn Della
Paolera at (952) 432-6351.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | (952) 432-6351 | Our Vision: Gather, Grow, & Give in Christ