Fall 2013 - Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

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REGISTRATION INFOChildren sotv.org/childrenGodZone: Christian Educationfor PK-Grade 5For 3 Year Olds (by 9/1/13and trained) - Grade 5Five onsite sessions:‣ Sunday: 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 AM‣ Wednesday: 4:30 and 5:45 PMOnsite sessions beginSunday, September 22 &Wednesday, September 25Resources for the Home Editionavailable Sunday, October 13.Cost:$45Baptism Classes 1st Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 PMLed by Pastor Mary Lund // Cost: FreeThis class is required for all familiespreparing for their first baptism at SOTV.Parents are welcome to bring babies toclass, as children must be at least 6 weeksold to attend childcare.The Sacrament of Baptism is celebratedevery 2nd weekend of the month duringregular worship services and, as needed,every 3rd weekend of the month as a separatebaptism service at 12:30 pm.To schedule a baptism, please completethe form (available at the Welcome Centeror at sotv.org/baptism) and contact MeriluNarum at (952) 985-7326 at least onemonth in advance. = Register with cash or a check at the WelcomeCenter, CYF office, or online with a credit or debitcard: www.sotv.org/events= Childcare is available for this program. Youmust register ahead of time at www.sotv.org/events. There is no registration feeGodZone is SOTV’s Christian education program for children. It is a creative"construction" site for building children’s faith in community. Large and small groupactivities provide opportunities to experience Jesus through music and prayer, Biblereading and caring conversations, giving opportunities and tools for growing in faithat home. Register for one of five sessions onsite. Every child is given a Bible to enrichtheir learning and engage in grade-level Bible reading programs at home.A GodZone Home Edition is also available for families who are not able to attend asession onsite. Beginning October 13, these resources will be available for parents toshare with their children at home.Questions? Contact Jeanne Mikulski at (952) 985-7357 or jeanne.mikulski@sotv.org.GodZone Volunteers Needed GodZone is dependent on volunteer partners in ministry to serve as small and largegroup leaders and behind-the-scenes resource prep assistants. If God is calling you tobe involved in this ministry, please register online at www.sotv.org/events and attendone a GodZone Orientation at one of the following times:‣ Sunday, September 15 at 8:30, 9:45, or 11:00 AM‣ Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30 or 5:45 PMEach orientation time is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes and contains anoverview of the GodZone program will outline the various roles and responsibilitiesfor leadership and service.B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Parent) Events For grade-level children along with their parent or guardian // Cost: FreeParents are invited to join their children during GodZone and other special occasionsto discover specific ways they might grow in faith together. Questions? Contact MimCampbell at mim.campbell@ sotv.org or (952) 985-7350.‣ "Me ... Talk to God?!"Saturday, October 26, 10:00 AMPK-K children and their parents will consider what it means to pray every day.‣ GodZone Meet & GreetsPK-K: Sunday, September 22 & Wednesday, September 25First half hour - all session timesGr 1-3: Sunday, September 29 & Wednesday, October 2Full hour - all session timesGr 4-5: Sunday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 13First half hour - all session timesChildren and parents will join other families for a 30 minute large group intro tothe objectives and components of their specific grade-level program. “Table Talk”conversations may follow in the Coffee Center.Scholarships are available for our programs.Download an application at www.sotv.org/events10 | FALL 2013 | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | Main office: (952) 432-6351 | www.sotv.org
sotv.org/childrenChildrenWAPO One-Day For Grades 1-5 // Parents invited to chaperoneSaturday, October 26 // 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM // Camp Wapo, Amery, WIDrop off & Pick up at SOTV // Cost: $25Children, grades 1-5 are invited to head on over to Amery, Wisconsin for an amazingday of indoor and outdoor activities at lake Wapogassett Bible Camp. We will singand pray, grab a canteen snack and play small group games like Nine Square andGaga and large group games like Rat-a-Tat. It's a great taste of what camp is all about!Questions? Contact: Mim Campbell at (952) 985-7350 or mim.campbell@sotv.orgGodZone Extras Give your children the opportunity to nurture friendships with other children in GodZonethrough special events that integrate fun, fellowship and service.‣ Bible Gifting & BlessingSaturday, September 14 // 4:00 - 6:00 PMChildren new to PK-K and Parents - Room 22Children new to Grades 4 or 5 and Parents - Great Hall4:00 PM: Pizza & Intro to new Bibles; 5:00 PM: Blessing during worship‣Picnic and BonfireFor Grades 4-5 // Thursday, October 10, 6:30 - 8:30 PMCost: $5/person or $10/familyJoin other 4th and 5th graders from all five sessions of GodZone for a barbeque,games, music and fun.Friday Mornings Out (FMO) A peaceful time for parents away from theirchildren, ages 2 (by September 1, 2013)through kindergarten, engaging them in ageappropriate activities. Registration for 2013-14 school year is now open.Tuition: $423/child per year. Register onlineat www.sotv.org/fmo. For more information,contact Susan Mitsch at (952) 985-7354 orSusan.Mitsch@sotv.org.Mothers of Preschoolers(MOPS) Connect with mothers of children ages birththrough kindergarten (and moms-to-be).Meetings are bi-monthly on Thursdays,9:30 - 11:30 AM, September - May.Cost: $35/semester plus a once a year feeof $23.95 – Scholarships are available.More information at www.sotv.org/mopsMoms GroupWednesdays, 9:30 - 11:15 AMFellowship and support for mothers of allages and stages in a relaxed social setting.Newcomers are always welcome, and so arenew babies!First Communion Children from Preschool to Grade 5, and older are welcome at God’s table of grace.Youth demonstrate readiness at a varying ages, seeking to join their parents, oldersiblings and the church community at the altar for Communion. At least one parent orguardian is required to attend the class with their child. All classes are 7:00 - 8:00 PM.Class DatesTuesday, October 1, 2013Thursday, November 14, 2013Tuesday, January 28, 2014Tuesday, April 15, 2014First Communion DatesOctober 5 or 6, 2013, any serviceNovember 16 or 17, 2013, any serviceFebruary 1 or 2, 2014, any serviceMaundy Thursday, April 17, 7:00 PMIf you have questions, please contact Pastor Mary Lund at (952) 985-7303 orMary.Lund@sotv.org.Pizza & PipesHalloween Party Saturday, October 26Worship: 5:00 PM // Meal: 6:00 PMMusic and costume parade: 6:30 PMCost: $3/personFun and familiar Halloween tunes willbe performed in all their spine-shiveringglory on the organ by Mark Ertl. Enjoya meal of pizza and salad and a costumeparade for kids. All proceeds will gotowards the organ fund.Nursery and ChildcareChildcare is available at Shepherd of theValley as a complimentary service duringworship and program hours.During worship hours, the nursery is open toall children under 3 years old and older than1 year. Registration is not required. Childrenwho are age 3 by September 1, 2013 areencouraged to attend worship or to registerfor our children’s education hour, GodZone.During program hours, childcare is availablefor children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, onMonday-Thursday evenings, and forprograms at other times as they occur. (Lookfor the smiley-face icon: “”) Registration isrequired for staffing purposes; there are noregistration fees. This ministry is supportedby freewill offerings.Please register ahead of time online atwww.sotv.org/events. If you have questions,please contact Jeanne Mikulski at (952) 985-7357 or Jeanne.Mikulski@sotv.org.Our Vision: Invite all people to experience the welcome, transformation, and sending of Jesus Christ | 11
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