March 2023
Lutheran History
German organist and composer Johann Sebastian Bach is born in Eisenach, Germany. Though largely unrecognized in his day and forgotten for years after his death, he has since become recognized as one of history's unequalled musical masters. But music was never just music to Bach. Nearly three-fourths of his 1,000 compositions were written for use in worship. Between his musical genius, his devotion to Christ, and the effect of his music, he has gained recognition in many circles as the…
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Lenten Worship
We’re looking at the Book of Jonah in a series “One Greater than Jonah.” Don’t miss it! It is preceded by an informal potluck at 6:00 in the Community Building.
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Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
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Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
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Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
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Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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We’re looking at the Book of Jonah in a series “One Greater than Jonah.” Don’t miss it! It is preceded by an informal potluck at 6:00 in the Community Building.
Find out more »April 2023
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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April Paint Class
On April 2, we will be painting, Cherry Blossoms. We are all ready for Spring, and Cherry Blossoms will get us in the mood. We are going to do something different this month, by having a potluck! That will start at noon, and the painting will begin at 12:30. I will let you know in a future email what the pot luck theme will be so you can plan ahead. Since this will require a little planning, please let me…
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April 6, 1528: Albrecht Durer, German painter, engraver, and designer of woodcuts, dies. Famous for his religious scenes, he may have been so influenced by Luther (whom he called "the great Christian man who has helped me out of great anxieties") that he converted to Protestantism. His most popular work is "Praying Hands.
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Men’s Bible Study
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY IS BACK! SECOND SATURDAY (NEXT STUDY MARCH 12) OF EACH MONTH 9:00 AM IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING. BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL CONTACT@SVLCHURCH.ORG.
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Property Improvement Event
Property Improvement Event (aka "work party") is SATURDAY. Gardening, cleaning, repairs, improvements...something for all ages and abilities! Please come and help! Questions? Call Bruce...
Find out more »Lutheran History
April 9, 1945: The Gestapo hangs German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, after discovering his involvement in a failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Bonhoeffer's last recorded words were, "This is the end—for me, the beginning of life"
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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April 11, 1506: Pope Julius II lays the foundation for the new St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Builders delayed its completion until 1626 due to its immense cost, size, and other factors. Indulgences sold to fund the construction drew criticism from Protestant reformers, most memorably Martin Luther
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Lutheran History
April 16, 1521: German reformer Martin Luther arrives at the Diet of Worms, convinced he would get the hearing he requested in 1517 to discuss the abuse of indulgences and his "95 Theses." He was astounded when he discovered it would not be a debate, but rather a judicial hearing to see if he wished to recant his words. In defending himself the next day, Luther said, "Unless I can be instructed and convinced with evidence from the Holy Scriptures…
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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April 19, 1529: At the Diet of Speyer (Germany), princes and 14 cities draft a formal protest of Charles V's attempt to crush Lutheranism, defending religious freedom for religious minorities, e.g. those involved in the Reformation movement. From then on, the Reformers were known as "Protestants. April 19, 1560: German reformer Philip Melanchthon dies. The leader of the German reformation after the death of his friend, Martin Luther, Melanchthon composed the Augsburg Confession of 1530. Much more a peacemaker than Luther,…
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »May 2023
Lutheran History
May 5, 1525: Frederick III, the elector of Saxony also called "Frederick the Wise," dies. An avid collector of relics and a supporter of modern scholarship (he founded the University of Wittenberg), Frederick protected Martin Luther after the Diet of Worms condemned the reformer
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May 6, 1527: An army of barbarians who had been sent—but were no longer controlled—by Emperor Charles V sacks Rome. Many Protestants interpreted the attack as a divine rebuke, and some Catholics agreed: "We who should have been the salt of the earth decayed until we were good for nothing," wrote Cardinal Cajetan, Luther's adversary. "Everyone is convinced that all this has happened as a judgment of God on the great tyranny and disorders of the papal court.
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Men’s Bible Study
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY IS BACK! SECOND SATURDAY (NEXT STUDY MARCH 12) OF EACH MONTH 9:00 AM IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING. BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL CONTACT@SVLCHURCH.ORG.
Find out more »Property Improvement Event
Property Improvement Event (aka "work party") is SATURDAY. Gardening, cleaning, repairs, improvements...something for all ages and abilities! Please come and help! Questions? Call Bruce...
Find out more »Birth Choice Baby Shower
A fun “Baby Shower” to benefit the ministry of BirthChoice. You can learn more about BirthChoice here: www.birthchoice.net We’ll have all the usual fun activities and some great food plus we’ll hear about the important, loving work of BirthChoice from the director. Please bring an unwrapped baby gift and/or contributions for the money tree. They have a gift registry here: https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/birthchoice-ofsanmarcos-december-2022-sanmarcos/3HYNXQTV8GQKI Mark your calendar. Be sure to attend – and to bring several guests! There will be a special gift…
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Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »June 2023
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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Painting Class
We will be painting a Peacock Feather (this is for you Connie). Please let me know if you will be attending, class will be at 12:30, however, our potluck was such a success, we may do that again. I will let you know!! If we do, lunch will be at 12:00, and painting at 12:30.
Find out more »Men’s Bible Study
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY IS BACK! SECOND SATURDAY (NEXT STUDY MARCH 12) OF EACH MONTH 9:00 AM IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING. BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL CONTACT@SVLCHURCH.ORG.
Find out more »Property Improvement Event
Property Improvement Event (aka "work party") is SATURDAY. Gardening, cleaning, repairs, improvements...something for all ages and abilities! Please come and help! Questions? Call Bruce...
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Lutheran History
June 13, 1525: German reformer Martin Luther marries Katherine von Bora, 16 years his younger, having sneaked her and several other nuns out of their Cistercian convent in empty herring barrels two years earlier. Many viewed the marriage, which lasted 21 happy years, as a scandal (see issue 39: Luther's Later Years).
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Lutheran History
June 25, 1530: Lutherans present their summary of faith, known as Confession of Augsburg, to Emperor Charles V. Philipp Melanchthon did most of the work preparing it, but it was not presented until it received Martin Luther's approval (see issue 39: Luther's Later Years).
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June 25, 1580: On the fiftieth anniversary of the Confession of Augsburg, Lutherans publish the Book of Concord, which contains all the official confessions of the Lutheran Church, in German.
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »July 2023
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
Find out more »Men’s Bible Study
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY IS BACK! SECOND SATURDAY (NEXT STUDY MARCH 12) OF EACH MONTH 9:00 AM IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING. BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEND AN EMAIL CONTACT@SVLCHURCH.ORG.
Find out more »Property Improvement Event
Property Improvement Event (aka "work party") is SATURDAY. Gardening, cleaning, repairs, improvements...something for all ages and abilities! Please come and help! Questions? Call Bruce...
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
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Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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July 16, 1519: The Disputation of Leipzig, in which Martin Luther argued that church councils had been wrong and that the church did not have ultimate doctrinal authority, ends. The Leipzig Debate (German: Leipziger Disputation) was a theological disputation originally between Andreas Karlstadt, Martin Luther, and Johann Eck. Karlstadt, the dean of the Wittenberg theological faculty, felt that he had to defend Luther against Eck's critical commentary on the 95 theses and so challenged Johann Eck, a professor of theology at the University of Ingolstadt, to a public debate…
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
Find out more »Fellowship Time
Back by Popular Demand! Refreshments return to our Fellowship time after worship! Fellowship Returns! Shepherd of the Valley is a friendly church! We embrace each other and LOVE to talk with each other! It's a good thing... and we greatly encourage it. Of course, we are also in this pandemic and so need to enjoy this time SAFELY. Goodies will return this Sunday and sign-ups will be out for future weeks. Some things to keep in mind: + Think outdoor…
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50th Anniversary Celebration
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary
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July 17, 1505: Martin Luther enters the Augustinian monastic order at Erfurt, Germany, at age 21
Find out more »Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study, live and in person, at 9:00 in the chapel. Pastor Joel Luckemeyer will lead a topical study.
Find out more »Streamed Worship Service
Our online streaming for those away For those away from the Oceanside area, we're continuing to stream the service. It will be uploaded at BOTH our Facebook page AND our website about Noon or so. If you use the Facebook page, be aware that MANY videos of our services for the months are there so be sure you are watching the right video. You can find the stream on our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdofthevalleyoceanside/live Come and check us out!
Find out more »Indoor Worship
. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. If you have never celebrated this with us, we invite you to speak with the pastor before communing. We welcome those who are baptized, who are repentant, and who believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. Young children and those seeking a blessing instead are welcome to come forward, arms crossed. We use wine, but we have some white grape juice also available for those who should avoid wine. We…
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