Beautiful Me / Beautiful You
Saturday, April 17
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost $10 per person
Women of all ages and girls (6th grade & Up), take
time to celebrate your inner beauty and those
qualities that make you unique by enjoying brunch
and a morning of entertainment celebrating you.
Jillian Croll PhD, RD, LD, MPH, President of the
Emily Program, joins us for an informative
presentation on body image & self-esteem,
encouraging us to care for, honor, and celebrate our
bodies as children of God.
Ryan Wisherd, a youth from SOTV, will be building an
outdoor prayer labyrinth for his Eagle Scout
project. He will be selling bricks for $1 a piece at
the breakfast. Please consider supporting this
project.
Women's Summer Retreat July 16-18
"Come to the Waters" at the Smokey Hills Retreat Center
Cost: $160 per person (three to a cabin) or $200 per
person (two to a cabin – limited availability) $100
non-refundable deposit due at registration
Contact: Kathy Kelley at 651-688-7676
We'll return to the beautiful Smokey Hills Retreat
Center in the north woods and take a day trip to
Itasca State Park, headwaters of the Mississippi
River. Join us to relax, reflect, renew, and
rediscover the blessing of baptism. Departure is
Friday morning at 9:45am with return on Sunday
afternoon. Please register online or at the Welcome
Center. Accommodations are available for 38 women.
Spring Bible Studies
Tuesday Mornings
“Victoriously Frazzled”
by Cindi Wood
April 6 - May 11 9:30-11:30 AM
Cost: $11
This study will be offered at two locations:
Shepherd of the Valley or the home of Patti Klefsaas,
4658 Stonecliffe Drive, Eagan. If you require
KidCare, you will need to attend the study at SOTV.
Contact: Patti Klefsaas, 612-819-6654
pjklefsaas@hotmail.com
Victoriously Frazzled will help any worn out, burned
out, and stressed out woman understand the Spirit
God has given her. The goal is to lead women into
the presence of God—right in the midst of their “frazzledness.”
By doing so, women will gradually pull back from
confusion and doubt, from fear and self, and allow
God’s Spirit to have His way in their lives.
Individual study is approximately 20 minutes each
day for five days per week.
Tuesday Evenings at SOTV-
“The Uncommon Woman”
by Susie Larson
March 30 – May 4 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Please pick up a
copy of the book at a bookstore or online and read
the first two chapters before the first evening.
What does it mean to be un-common? The uncommon
woman is willing to walk away from petty
conversations because she has better things to do
with her time. She is willing to forgive those who
offend her because she cherishes her oneness with
God. She stands strong against the lies of the enemy
and yet she humbly bows before her Lord. A weekly
reading assignment will be followed by a small group
discussion on Tuesday evenings.
Shepherd Quilters
Shepherd Quilters meet every Monday from 7:00-9:00
PM at SOTV. All skill levels are welcome to help
quilt, cut, iron, and stitch. Quilts are donated to
Target House and other organizations.
For more information contact Kim Gannaway at
952-423-1752.
Sarah Circle Bible Study Group
Every 2nd Saturday from 8:30-9:30 AM at SOTV.
Studying the book Reading the Bible Again for the
First Time by Marcus Borg. Contact: Judy Anderson,
651-207-8407.
Shalom Bible Study Group
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM. Follows
Bible studies found in the "Lutheran Women Today"
monthly magazine. Contact: Barb Linkert,
651-423-4552.
April 15: Holy Hospitality
Romans 15:7
Hospitality is more than offering coffee and wearing
a name badge. Its an attitude of openheartedness.
May 20: Wise in What is Good Romans 16:19
We all want to be wise. How do we cultivate wisdom
in a culture that needs it desperately, but is so
easily distracted?
HUG BAGS (Helping Us Give Blessings and Gifts)
Thanks to all who have contributed items for Hug
Bags. Our pastors and parish nurses have distributed
80 bags to women and teens in our congregation, to
uplift them in times of sorrow and in times of joy.
We will take donations in April at the collection
box outside the main office. Below is a list of the
items we are currently accepting. Small, store
purchased items are preferred (2-8 oz). Please avoid
donating seasonal items. Thank you for your
generosity!
· Coordinating
body wash/shower gel and lotion
· fuzzy,
stretchy socks / slipper socks
· nice
soaps
· smaller
sized candles in holders
· individual
beverage packets (tea, coffee, cocoa, cider)
· coffee
mugs
· inspirational
items (magnets, flip inspirational calendars,
crocheted crosses, small angels, bookmarks,
notepads, pens, etc)
· teen
focused items
· Medium/light
weight fabric is also needed for the bags. Remnants
are accepted.
If this ministry sounds interesting to you or you
have questions call Tammy Mielke (952-431-1662) or
Terri Henneman (651-414-0268).
Thank you received recently from a woman at SOTV:
Thank you so much for the Hug Bag given after the birth of my daughter. I
really felt the outstretched arms of the church
through each of the "comfort" gifts. Thanks for the
support during my time of healing!
CBC (Challenged by Cancer)
Every 2nd Tuesday
7:00-9:00 PM at SOTV
An opportunity for women living with cancer to
gather and support one another. Support groups have
helped thousands of people cope with cancer, and no
matter where you are in your journey, we encourage
you to come. If you have questions please leave a
message on the parish nurse line 952-985-7365.
Golden
Stitchers (a.k.a. Senior Quilters)
Meets year-round every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:00 AM-2:30
PM at SOTV. This senior quilting group made over 100
quilts last year and donate them to missions, hospitals,
and other organizations. All skill levels welcome to
quilt, cut, iron and stitch. For more information
contact Shirley Blix at 952-432-2083.
MOPs
(Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS (Mothers of
Preschoolers) is a faith-based support group for mothers
of children ages birth to kindergarten. Meetings may
include speakers, outreach projects, crafts, and small
group discussion as well as other enriching activities.
MOPS at SOTV
Mom’s
Group
Wednesdays 9:30 AM
Mom's group is a social/support network for moms with
children of all ages. KidCare available for a small fee
for ages 0-5.
Mom's Group Contacts:
Siri Kalthoff at
sirikalty@charter.net / 612-269-5316
Carrie
Gamm at
carriegamm@live.com
/
652-452-214
