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Welcome to Women's Ministries at SOTV!  

"To embrace women across generations by encouraging faithful connections through community."

 

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

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