Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Starts today! Giving Opportunity: Did you know that since March the ministry of Still Waters has changed and evolved dramatically? We’re now currently serving around 400 people per week, providing strictly pantry goods, produce, meat and dairy, and other essentials in the safest ways we can. We’ve begun partnering with multiple organizations and even have a new refrigerator to help us with storage capacity. A big hearty thank you to those that have donated or served to mak...e this all possible! For the month of November, we’re inviting our Facebook community to help us to stock up some of the most basic essentials like toothbrushes and deodorant, wash cloths and toilet paper. In a time where we celebrate gratitude and all the many things we’re blessed with, we invite folks to give to those that need it most. Collect an item a day (or several at a time) in a box and donate the box at the end of the month to Still Waters. Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday, December 2nd from 10am-1pm. Thank you for your generosity! See more

Tomorrow is the day! Hope you can join us! Calling kids and grandkids! Come to a special Kids' Corner during Zoom coffee hour on November 1st. You're invited to wear your Halloween costume, and there will be a singalong! You can share this invitation with the young people in your life, whether they are near or far. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9197494404

Daylight Savings Time Ends tomorrow! Be sure to roll back your clocks and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before joining us for Zoom Coffee Hour and the Youtube Premiere for Worship. Photo by Djim Loic on Unsplash

Consider joining with our Lutheran siblings in Region 2 (that's us- California, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and parts of Wyoming) in gathering in prayer around our national election. Whether you join in this online event or not, we encourage you to be in prayer as we approach the election and beyond. O God, you crafted the universe as a divine tapestry in which the well-being of the entire cosmos is forever intertwined. In this election season, give us... hearts and minds focused on nurturing all that you have made. Forgive us when we are unjust or accept unjust behavior in our leaders. Remind us of your call to not withdraw from the world, but to be in the world as your very own broken and beloved people. Ignite in us a passion for the welfare of those who are most vulnerable, and empower us to lead with a love that reflects your love revealed in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (ELCA Worship Resources for a National Election) https://www.facebook.com/socalsynod/posts/3988689027826962

Giving Opportunity: Did you know that since March the ministry of Still Waters has changed and evolved dramatically? We’re now currently serving around 400 people per week, providing strictly pantry goods, produce, meat and dairy, and other essentials in the safest ways we can. We’ve begun partnering with multiple organizations and even have a new refrigerator to help us with storage capacity. A big hearty thank you to those that have donated or served to make this all pos...sible! For the month of November, we’re inviting our Facebook community to help us to stock up some of the most basic essentials like toothbrushes and deodorant, wash cloths and toilet paper. In a time where we celebrate gratitude and all the many things we’re blessed with, we invite folks to give to those that need it most. Collect an item a day (or several at a time) in a box and donate the box at the end of the month to Still Waters. Drop off donations on Wednesday, December 2nd, 10am-1pm. Thank you for your generosity! See more

Join us for Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat tomorrow from 3-5pm! Please wear a mask! A bag of candy will be provided to each child at the end of the drive-thru area. These bags will contain individually-wrapped candies and will be assembled by trusted volunteers. We take the safety of our community seriously!

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FREE FOOD Tuesday Oct. 27th at 1:00. 1636 Sinaloa Rd. Simi Valley, CA 93065.

Happy Reformation Sunday! We hope that you will join us for worship on Youtube at 11:00am: https://youtu.be/IDf2fU7hzFs You're also invited to Zoom coffee hour at 10:00am. Wear red for Reformation, if you'd like! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9197494404

Calling kids and grandkids! Come to a special Kids' Corner during Zoom coffee hour on November 1st. You're invited to wear your Halloween costume, and there will be a singalong! You can share this invitation with the young people in your life, whether they are near or far. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9197494404

Reminder: Fall photos are due by Monday, October 26th. Calling for Fall-inspired pictures! New or vintage photos welcome. Our administrator Roxanne will be putting together a special October newsletter and we’d love to share photos of our members with their favorite fall elements- bring on the pumpkins, Halloween costumes, apple cider, cozy sweaters and scarves. Please submit your pictures to Roxanne at [email protected].... Photo by Joseph Gonzalez on Unsplash