Want to raise kinder, less entitled kids? Yes please! Then according to a recent Washington Post story, you should be participating in this year’s Christmas Gift Giving program.

We believe that everything about us belongs to God. Through the invitation of God’s love, we are freed to respond by sharing the gifts of our time, talent, and treasure.

What gives you feelings of joy or thankfulness? What makes you smile from the inside out? What stops you in your tracks to take notice of the wonderful world in which we live? Truly, there are times and things in life that wake us up to gratefulness.

What gives you feelings of joy or thankfulness? What makes you smile from the inside out? What stops you in your tracks to take notice of the wonderful world in which we live? Truly, there are times and things in life that wake us up to gratefulness.

Many people have described the Rite of Confirmation as “the best worship service of the year” but what exactly goes on at this service?

News for the Flock: October edition. The Rite of Confirmation is a significant milestone for youth at Shepherd of the Valley, typically made in the fall of 10th Grade. You are invited to be a witness to this Affirmation of Baptism.

Please give a warm Minnesota welcome to new Senior Pastor Rick Summy and his wife Christine Summy this weekend. Volunteers are taking photos to help him get to know names and faces. Pastor Rick will be installed September 24 & 25 at all services.

Longtime Crossways Bible Study teacher Tim Schaefer makes his return to SOTV this fall to teach “See Through the Scriptures” beginning September 12 at 7:00 pm (more info). We caught up with Tim to learn a little bit more about the new class.