Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
952.432.6351 ● 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124 ● Get Directions

2012 Current and Upcoming Collections:

January: Shoe Collection
Over a million people in Ethiopia and other countries are affected by diseases from contaminated soil. All that is needed is a good pair of shoes. In January, we will be collecting the following types of new or gently used shoes in the narthex: running, athletic, sandals, work boots, cleats, and flip flops.

February: Birthday Bags
Help children in need by providing birthday party supplies which parents may not be able to afford. Donations needed include: paper plates, napkins, invitations, cups, party favors (these 5 items in packs of 8 when possible), balloons, and candles. We will not be collecting candy this year as many districts have changed their policies due to food allergies. Donations can be placed in the collection box in the narthex.

Social Concerns

Christmas Gift Giving 2011

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Christmas Gift Giving program! Thanks to your generosity, gifts were provided to 50 Armful of Love families (approximately 200 people), 53 Wingspan residents and 47 Southeast Asian Ministries individuals. In addition, hundreds of gifts were donated to Southside Family Nurturing Center and Dakota Woodlands! Many other ministries will benefit from Christmas Gift Giving as well, thanks to generous monetary donations – almost $8000! Here is a breakdown of where the donations will go:

Ministry	Donations through Christmas Giving	"SOTV Choice" Dollars	Total
Armful of Love	735		735
Our Daily Bread Food Shelf	755	850	1,605
Dakota Woodlands	670	200	870
Heifer International	435	200	635
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation	910	425	1,335
Tungamalenga, Tanzania	480	800	1,280
Military Support	1,485		1,485

		$2,475	$7,945

Give the Gift of Sight

Lions Clubs International collects old, unwanted eyeglasses for redistribution in developing countries. If you have old eyewear siting around or stuffed in a drawer, please consider bringing them to our
collection box found in the Narthex.
Questions? Please contact Sam Heiting at (952) 985-7310.

SOTV Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, February 7, 12:30 - 6:30 PM

You are eligible to donate if you are in good health, 16 yrs. or older and have not donated since 12/13/11. Double red appointments will be available. Online registration is available at www.redcrossblood.org,
or at the Welcome Center.

If you are interested in volunteering to make appointments, greet, serve snacks, or help with set up/clean up, please sign up at the Welcome Center or call Lisa Loher at (651) 683-9127. Thank you!