Programs
Women's Retreat - Registration Deadline March 4
Written by Women's RetreatIf you haven't registered yet this year and want to attend or bring a friend, there are a few spaces open and you can register up until March 4th. The $150 payment may be sent to Lori Drury or you can e-mail your intent to her.
If you have already registered for the March 23-25 Women's Retreat, please pick up your retreat materials February 26th in the Gathering Space.
This year's Women's Retreat provides different activities according to each woman's individual need for quiet time, small or large group time. Not only will the group explore what spirituality means, there will be three focus groups discussing topics that may be very near and dear to all attendees. Mix and match...each person will be able to design the weekend to her own interests. There is something for everyone. Come join us while we learn and share what the dance of the spirit means, share our faith development with other women, explore what our spirituality means and gather some tools to help ourselves along the way.
P.W. is resuming their twice-annual professional clothing drive. We will start collecting clothing for Our Sisters’ Closet on March 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th. Women in transition receive vouchers for clothing needed for job interviews and starting of employment. Shoes, purses, and other accessories will also be accepted. Please remember this Ministry when you “Spring Clean” your closets. For detailed information please contact Jan Miller. Thank you for supporting this need in our community.
Are you looking for a special getaway time with your Spouse? Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for April 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2012. For more information please contact Bob or Jan Miller for more information at 345-6709.
For everything there is a season and a time for everything under heaven: a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance - Ecclesiastes 3:1 
, Ecclesiastes 3:4 . Let them praise his name with dancing - Psalm 149:3 .
How do we define spirituality? How do we grow spiritually? How can we discern the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives? These days there are many definitions of spirituality or spiritual formation. Some have compared it to a dance. Our definition as Christians, and particularly reformed and Presbyterian Christians, must include the way we experience God, through his Word-Christ and Scripture-the Church, and our lives, empowered and guided by the Holy Spirit.
This year's women's retreat will once again utillize worship, music, and large and small groups at the beautiful and serene Canossian Spirituality Center. Our program will be helpful regardless of where each of us might be on our journey of faith and regardless or our age or circumsgtances. New to the program will be a variety of practices and activities, forcus groups, time alone for prayer, the labyrinth and journaling that participants will be able to choose from throughout the day. Please join us in this dance and come away with tools that will help nurture your spirituality.
JOIN WOMEN OF SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY MARCH 23-25, 2012, as we learn more about women's spirituality and the Dance of the Spirit. You may contact Lori Drury, Ilse Gay, Lorrie Stepetic or Debi Ciddio for more information. Registration forms and payment of $150.00 for the entire weekend, including all meals, will be accepted at the registration table in the Gathering Space on November 13th and the 20th.
Women's Bible Study Coordinator Needed
Written by Women's Bible StudyTHE SOTV WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY currently is without a coordinator. The women take turns leading the discussion each month, but need someone to organize the material and schedule. They meet the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm during the school year. If you feel called to this minsitry, please contact Lara Raban.
Loaves and Fishes Cookbook Correction
Written by Loaves & Fishes CookbooksLOAVES AND FISHES COOKBOOK -- there was an omission of an ingredient in the Snickers Cookies (the second recipe in the Cookie section). Please add "3 sticks of butter, softened" as the first ingredient. Get your copy of the cookbook at the bake sale and at the booth of Lynn Chavez.
Church Women United - World Day of Prayer
Written by Church Women United
Church Women United will meet for the World Day of Prayer worship service on Friday, March 2nd at the Community of Christ Church, located at 4701 Juan Tabo NE. The theme for the service is "Let Justice Prevail!" and was written by the women of Malaysia. Coffee fellowship will begin at 9:30am and the worship service begins at 10:00am. Community of Christ Church is located on the west side of Juan Tabo just north of Montgomery. Please join us and bring a friend! For more information, please call Jan Miller.
The 2011 "Loaves & Fishes" cookbooks will be on sale throughout the the month of December. If you have not had a chance to obtain your cookbook yet, then please visit the table in the Gathering space to purchase your copy for only $15.00. These cookbooks make great Christmas gifts!
Let’s Get Cookin’! The 2011 “Loaves & Fishes” cookbooks are in and ready for sale. The cookbook comes with more than 200 recipes that have been shared from all our fantastic chefs here at SOTV. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will go to a scholarship fund for adults wishing to attend a Women’s Retreat, Men’s Retreat or other similar event. For more information please contact Lynn Chavez. Thank you for your support!
WHAT PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE -- a new 64 page resource and guidebook that lifts up many topics of Presbyterian belief, worship, and practice. Based on the popular "What Presbyterians Believe" series, the editors have updated and expanded several of the most - requested articles, adding online links and sidebars to help parents explain our faith to their children. This inviting, easy-to-read guide is a wonderful introduction or refresher to many core Presbyterian beliefs. If you are interested in purchasing this book, let the church office know. The more people who want the book, the less expensive it will be to order. It will probably cost about $1.00.
Men's Bible Study
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MEN'S BIBLE STUDY -- meets each Saturday morning from 8:00 - 9:30 am. The next class is February 25th. Contact Wayne Rees for details.
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