1 John 3:17-18 says: “If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears.” Through your generous gifts to Shepherd of the Valley, we see God’s love changing lives, meeting needs, and restoring hope in our church, community, and world.
Together, we make a bigger difference than we could ever do alone.
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Federal Tax ID | 41-1439981
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Apple Valley, MN 55124
We take an offering at each worship gathering through cash, checks, or you can scan the QR code in the bulletin. Feel free to use the computer at the Welcome Center to give online! You can access your mobile giving page on your smart device or give on the Realm Connect app.
If you give on a regular basis with cash or personal checks, please consider using an envelope that has a number assigned to your name. To receive envelopes, contact Dawn.
You can honor a loved one with a gift to the church in their name.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets individuals age 70½ or older transfer from an IRA directly to a qualified charity, excluding the amount from taxable income and potentially satisfying Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). The funds must go directly from the IRA custodian to the charity, not the individual, to qualify for this exclusion. Please consult with your tax advisor for more information.
Federal Tax ID | 41-1439981
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
We’re grateful for your support of any of the ministries at Shepherd of the Valley! Giving to the General Fund allows us the most flexibility in allocating your gifts to the greatest need. You can learn more about the General Fund and our other funds by clicking on the toggles below.
General Offerings (used in the General Fund) support all that we do. These cover our operational expenses (including our mortgage and facility needs), and enable ministries in our church, our community, and the world.
Think of it as a permanent savings account for our church. While our General Fund covers daily operations, gifts to the Endowment are safely invested to grow over time. We only ever spend the earnings from these investments, leaving your original gift completely untouched. This creates a lasting source of income to support our ministries forever.
We award grants to projects that directly support our three core pillars: General Mission, Christian Education, and Outreach Ministry. To keep the fund growing for future generations while still making an impact today, we aim to give out 4% to 6% of the fund's total value each year.
Have questions about Endowment grants or want to leave a lasting gift? We’re here to help. Contact Dawn Della Paolera, finance manager, or Pastor Corey Fuhrman.
Download the grant application below. The Endowment Committee reviews requests regularly to ensure they align with our core pillars. Full submission guidelines can be found directly on the form.
Naming a specific ministry or need in the church can be a great way to follow your passion or honor someone special. Occasionally, there are limited-time causes to support. These are some of the ongoing opportunities: