
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church ● 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN ● (952) 432-6351 ● Directions

Administrative Office 952.432.6351 ● Children's & Youth 952.432.6385 ● 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124 ● Get Directions
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Staff Directory Vision & History Newsletters Church Council Employment 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 12:00 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. Childcare is provided. Upcoming sessions: Special One-Day Class with brunch* Sunday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register online >> 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: Jill Johnson at (952) 985-7381 or jill.johnson@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. 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 Kristen Holien at (952) 985-7318 or kristen.holien@sotv.org.	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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Childcare & Nursery Childcare is available at Shepherd of the Valley as a complimentary service during worship and program hours. During worship hours, the nursery is open to all children under 3 years old and older than 1 year. Registration is not required. Children who are age 3 by September 1, 2013 are encouraged to attend worship or to register for our children’s education hour, GodZone. Childcare is also available during program hours for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years on Monday - Thursday evenings, and for programs at other times as they occur. Registration is required for staffing purposes; there are no registration fees. This ministry is supported by freewill offerings. Please register ahead of time online. If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Mikulski by e-mail or at (952) 985-7357. SOTV Procedures for Snow/Cold Cancellation If School District 196 closes because of snow or cold, Shepherd of the Valley will also cancel its programming for the same period. Please check the SOTV website for the status of any activities or events for that day. Sermons on CD 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. Quarterly News for the Flock: The submission deadline for the winter issue is Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Please keep submissions to 100 words. If you think you need more space, please contact Trip Sullivan.

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