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General Information

Baptisms at Shepherd of the Valley
SOTV celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism every second weekend of the month during regular worship services and, as needed, every third weekend of the month at a separate baptism service at 12:30 and in the summer months (June-August) at 12 Noon.

TO SCHEDULE: Please contact Merilu Narum at 952-985-7326 to schedule your baptism* with the church one to two months in advance. Baptism forms must be completed prior to scheduling a baptism and are also available at the Welcome Center.

*BAPTISM CLASS: The baptism class is required only for families preparing for their first baptism at SOTV. This class is offered every first Thursday of the month, and is led by Pastor Mary Lund, Parents are welcome to bring babies to class as KidCare is not available. To register contact Merilu Narum at (952) 985-7326 or register online.

New Member Classes
Would you like to become a member of our church or investigate it further? Join us for information about our church mission and the many opportunities for involvement in church activities. Upcoming sessions:

Tuesdays, July 26, August 2, and August 9
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Reception on August 14, 2011
Sundays, October 2, 9, and 16
11:00 AM - 12 noon
Reception on October 23, 2011
Tuesdays, January 3, 10, and 17
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Reception on January 22, 2012
Sundays, April 22, 29, and May 6
11:00 AM - 12 noon
Reception on May 13, 2012

SOTV regularly offers New Member classes that are held on three consecutive Tuesday evenings or Sunday mornings. Pastor Chris Smith leads the groups with information about our church history, mission, and the many opportunities for involvement in our church activities. Classes are casual and childcare is provided. Then, on the weekend following the last class, new members are "received" into the congregation at one of the church services, by standing together and coming forward for a blessing. There is no registration for the class and childcare is provided.

We want you to continually be aware that you COUNT in our worship and activities, to our staff, to our members, and to God. We thank you for your past participation and support, and want to encourage you to continue your involvement with SOTV, and to consider becoming a member of our church by attending a future New Member Class.

For additional information please contact Lori Bullock.

Wedding Plans
The pastors at SOTV believe entering into marriage and planning the wedding ceremony deserve careful preparation. As such, SOTV requires a minimum of six months for the booking and planning for your wedding. Also, either the Bride and/or the Groom must be a member of SOTV.

For more information, please contact our Wedding Coordinator, Jill Johnson at (952) 985-7381 or jill.johnson@sotv.org to begin the wedding planning process.We look forward to working with you at this very special time!

Funerals
Contact: Lori Bullock at (952) 985-7324 or lori.bullock@sotv.org

Press Releases and Media Inquires
Contact:Trip Sullivan at (952) 985-7311 or trip.sullivan@sotv.org
Click here to view press releases.

SOTV Welcome Center
Visit the SOTV Welcome Center on the weekends during worship hours. It’s the place where you can conveniently register for upcoming events, ask questions, or pick up program brochures.

Event & Program Registration
Some events/programs offer online registration. You can also register at church. The Welcome Center in the narthex takes registrations on the weekends during worship hours or stop by the main office 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

KidCare & Nursery Information
Contact: Jill Schroeder at 952-985-7352

For programs other than worship, Shepherd of the Valley’s KidCare provides childcare for children ages 6 weeks -12 years old.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. To register for KidCare please click here.

Nursery is available for no charge during the Saturday and Sunday worship services for children ages 6 weeks - 3 years old.

SOTV Procedures for Snow/Cold Cancellation
If School District 196 closes because of snow or cold, Shepherd of the Valley will cancel children’s and youth classes and events. Please check the SOTV website for the status of any activities or events for that day.

Sermons on CD Ministry
If you have enjoyed a sermon or worship service, SOTV offers a copy of the service on CD. To reserve a copy, sign up at the Welcome Center. Suggested donation is $2.

What's new with you?
New e-mail, change of home address, new phone number, new baby, new spouse? Please e-mail infochange@sotv.org with your news— join us in the effort to keep up with you.

Newsletter Guidelines
Contact: Trip Sullivan at (952) 985-7311 or trip.sullivan@sotv.org

Weekly News for the Flock: All articles must be submitted by Tuesday noon the week before you want your ad to run. If not received by 12:00 PM, it will run the next week. All articles may be edited for space and timeliness. We suggest 40 words or less to honor all requests.

Bi-monthly News for the Flock: The submission deadline for the October/November issue is August 22. Please keep submissions to 100 words. If you think you need more space, please contact Trip Sullivan.

Spotlight Ministries & Temple Talks
Each weekend throughout the year, a church group is featured as the “Spotlight Ministry.” Tables are set up in the narthex area, providing detailed information about each ministry. Keep your eyes open, as there are new and exciting events featured each weekend. If your church group would like to reserve a table or one of the limited temple talk spots, contact Lori Bullock at (952) 985-7324 or lori.bullock@sotv.org.

"We are passionate about fostering faithfulness to Jesus along our individual and shared journeys of faith."