Transformations Beginning - Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Study & Enrichment
Women's Summer Bible Study
Friday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30 AM // June 7 - July 26
(no class June 21 or July 5) // Cost: Free; purchase book
on your own (about $10) // Led by Sanna Ellingson
Childcare provided
Making and keeping friends as adults can be a challenge. Come
explore what the Bible has to say about friendship in this six
week study using Friendship: Cultivating Relationships that
Enrich Our Lives by Margaret Feinberg. Bring a friend, or
come to make a friend...all levels of bible study experience
are welcome!
Spring SALT Classes
Seniors Adults Learning Together (SALT) will present their
spring series of enrichment opportunities on Mondays, May 13
at 9:30 – 11:45 am at Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 E. Co. Rd.
42, Burnsville. For more information, pick up a brochure/
registration form at the Welcome Center.
The Bible
Sundays, 9:45 - 10:45 AM // May 26 - September 1
Led by Pastor Duane Paetznick, Pastor Mary Lund, Tim
Braun, Mark Gilligan and Ken Loher
Record numbers of people saw the epic series “The Bible” on
the History Channel this winter. Now it’s your chance to see it
and discuss it with others. Each Sunday morning in the chapel
at 9:45 am throughout the summer a portion of this series will
be shown. Then, for about half the hour, the group will have an
opportunity to talk about and learn more about that particular
part of the Bible.
From Me to We
Monday, June 17 // 6:30 – 8:00 PM // Cost: Free
Are you engaged or newly married Find common ground with
money management and work together to reach your goals.
What We Talk About When We Talk About God
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM // July 17 - August 7
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00 AM // July 11 - August 1
Cost: Free (buy the book on your own)
Led by Pastor Duane Paetznick
Pastor Rob Bell is the New York Times bestselling author of
Love Wins. In his latest book, he explains how we can reconnect
with the God who is pulling us forward into a better future.
= Register with cash or a check at the Welcome Center, CYF office, or with a credit
or debit card at www.sotv.org/events
= Childcare is available for this program. You must register ahead of time at
www.sotv.org/events. There is no registration fee
Fellowship
"Ragtime to Rock" Handbell Concert
Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 PM // Freewill offering
Twin Cities Bronze, a world-renowned handbell ensemble will
join all SOTV Handbell Choirs for a concert featuring music
from Coldplay, Scott Joplin, and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra
and concluding with a choreographed light show.
Pastor Paul’s Retirement Celebration
Sunday, June 23 // 12:00 Noon Luncheon // Cost: Free
Pastor Paul will preach at all worship services. A special
luncheon will be held on Sunday. The luncheon is free, but you
will need to register to reserve a spot!
O.K.’s (Older Kids) Seniors Event
Minnesota Centennial Showboat
Performance of SWEET REVENGE!
Tuesday, July 23 // 2:30 PM show // Tickets: $18
Travel by car and eat at Joseph's Grill in St. Paul after the show.
Deadline to register: June 16
Women in New Konnections (W.I.N.K.)
For women who attend church alone to connect with one
another. Join us Sundays at 10:45 am near the Welcome Center.
Upcoming event:
Saturday, June 22, 10:00 AM
Lunch at Cossetta's Restaurant & Deli. Meet at SOTV to carpool.
Men’s North Shore Retreat
“What Difference Does it Make”
June 13-16, 2013 // Cost: $225/ $100 non-refundable
deposit // Chateau Leveaux (near Tofte, MN)
Join Pastor Paul Harrington for one last hurrah (before he retires
later in June) and connect with other men in our faith community.
There will be plenty of activities including hiking, fly fishing,
kayaking, rock climbing, or just relax in the beautiful outdoors.
Women's Summer Retreat
“Joy in the Journey”
Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21 // Cost: $225
$100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Heartwood Retreat Center (Trego, WI)
Join us for an inspirational weekend in a beautiful setting.
Raised in rural Minnesota, our guest speaker, Rachel Kurtz
has deep roots in family, tradition, and faith. Limited space
available.
Twins Game Family Fellowship
Saturday, June 29 // 3:10 pm // Cost: $31 per person
(includes hot dog and pop)
Join us for a Twins baseball game and an afternoon of family
fellowship. The cost includes a hot dog and pop. We will meet at
Target Field with an optional dinner together after the game.
40 seats are available. Register at the Welcome Center or
sotv.org/events by June 2.