Fall 2013 - Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

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ContentsOur VisionShepherd of the Valleyinvites all people toexperience the welcome,transformation, andsending of Jesus ChristWelcomeJesus welcomes all peopleTransformJesus changes livesSendJesus has a missionfor everyoneFEATURES4 | Paul Oman Paints Creation5 | Holy Land Shepherds15 | Our Library is Now Online15 | Ask the Parish Nurse18 | An Amazing Shepherd’s Sale20 | Guests from Tanzania21 | Celebrating Children PreschoolDEPARTMENTS3 | Our Vision6 | Adults10 | Children12 | Youth16 | Care & Support18 | Giving & Serving22 | Milestones18PastorsChristopher Smith, Senior PastorRandy Brandt, Executive PastorDuane PaetznickMary LundDiane SponheimChuck Tindell, Visitation PastorLeland Johnson, Visitation PastorChurch CouncilSteve Mueller, PresidentJenny Buckley, Vice PresidentArlen Wilson, SecretaryTroy Nelson, TreasurerTodd Sipe, Past PresidentAnn BoekhoffRusty FifieldJulie FriesPaul KellerLynne NelsonAngela ZielinskiMain Contact InfoChurch Office: (952) 432-6351Fax: (952) 432-6917Website: www.sotv.orgParish Nurses(952) 985-7365Children, Youth & FamilyOffice number: (952) 432-6385WeddingsJill Johnson (952) 985-7381Welcome, Shawn Vaughan!We are pleased to announce that Shawn Vaughan has joined our teamas a new, full-time Worship Leader. Shawn began leading 11:00 amworship on Sunday, August 4.Shawn comes to SOTV with many years of worship and band leadershipacross a variety of venues. His training and education includes adegree from McNally Smith College of Music, in addition to a passionfor ministry and excellence in worship. Shawn will report to Mark Ertl,Director of Music and Worship, and collaborate with the pastoral staff.In addition to providing leadership to the band and other musicians,he will help evaluate our worship options in terms of structure, style, visuals, music and overallexperience. We are excited to experience Shawn using his skills and gifts to create meaningful andinspirational worship. Please join us and warmly welcome Shawn!BaptismsMerilu Narum (952) 985-7326FuneralsJill Johnson (952) 985-7381To add, remove, or update your addresson this mailing list, please e-mailinfochange@sotv.org.To receive this newsletter via e-mailand conserve our natural resources(and postage costs) please e-mailcommunications@sotv.org.On the cover: Youth taking a breakfrom the hard work of Habitat forHumanity in Milwaukee.Photo: Brandon NewtonBack cover photos by Jeff Krueger,Erin Swenson-Hatzung, Patty Zwiefeland Brandon Newton2 | FALL 2013 | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | Main office: (952) 432-6351 | www.sotv.org
sotv.org/visionGrowing Into Our VisionLet’s Get Caught Up!An Update on SOTV’s Vision and MinistryChris SmithSenior PastorThis summer wasa busy time atSOTV as wemoved forwardwith many of theplans related toOur Vision. Asthe church revsup for another year, let’s take a momentto get caught up.All Worship is Now in the SanctuaryAll weekend worship services now takeplace in our Sanctuary. We began thisback in June. Our worship hours remainunchanged (see sidebar), although thelocation of band-led worship has movedfrom the Great Hall at 9:45 and 11:00 tothe single time of 11:00 in the Sanctuary.Our worship hours of 5:00 pm on Saturdayand 8:30 and 9:45 on Sunday continueto be organ and piano-led.Thank You for Your TrustWe asked many of you who worship at9:45 and 11:00 to adjust your weekly routinesby worshipping in a new locationor at a new hour. This was a big thing toask, and we are grateful that so many ofyou responded positively. We believehaving a single, main worship space ishelpful and accommodating to visitors,and leads to greater unity in our faithcommunity. Thank you for your faith,trust, and patience as we work towardfulfilling Our Vision.Band-led Worship at 11:00As noted above, band-led worship isnow taking place in the Sanctuary at11:00. Staff and volunteer leaders whohad been leading worship in the GreatHall put together a great plan and thetransition to the sanctuary went verywell. The response has been great. If youhaven’t tried band-led worship yet, youare welcome to join us!Fellowship in the Great HallWe have moved Sunday fellowship tothe Great Hall where there is more roomto sit and visit with each other. Donutsand coffee will continue to be availableevery week for a freewill offering. Overthe summer, we added a Hot Breakfastonce a month in the Great Hall on Sundays.Our first breakfast in early June,and second in mid-July, both had greatattendance. A third breakfast was heldAugust 18 – maybe you were there?Watch the schedule for when hot breakfastsstart weekly this fall. With menuoptions from bacon to granola, there’ssomething for everyone!Our Worship ScheduleOrgan and Piano-led WorshipSaturday: 5:00 PMSunday: 8:30 & 9:45 AMBand-led WorshipSunday: 11:00 AMTechnology InvestmentsYou may have noticed several upgradesto the technology used for worship. Newvideo screens are now in place as well asprojectors, cameras, and a new productionstation in the rear of the sanctuary,complete with a new soundboard.Providing excellent audio and videoquality is essential for worship – fromclearly hearing the words of the Gospelto seeing a newborn baptized all the wayin the back row. We have already heardmany words of appreciation for some ofthis early work and we will continue tomake improvements and tweaks eachweek to bring you an excellent worshipexperience.Staffing UpdatesIn April, we welcomed Omar Reyes asour new production manager. He hasbeen instrumental to the many upgradesto our technology, as noted above. InAugust, Shawn Vaughan became theleader for band-led worship (see page 2).On August 15, Dannelle Bautista joinedstaff as our Kitchen and HospitalityManager. Come to church this fall to geta taste of her culinary gifts and talents.Future DevelopmentsThere is more to come! God is always atwork in the life and ministry of SOTV.Over the coming year, plans will takeshape based on feedback you havegiven us: Creating new worship hours onSunday evening and possibly othertimes of the week. Reaching out in different ways toour community with Christ’s GoodNews and our great ministry. Developing Faith Pathways, acommon learning experience for allto grow deeper in faith and becomeengaged in God’s mission.We look forward to seeking additionalinput from the congregation as we workon these future developments.See you in worship!Pastor Chris SmithFor more updates, please visit our blogwww.sotv.org/visionOur Vision: Invite all people to experience the welcome, transformation, and sending of Jesus Christ | 3
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