Weekly update

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Sunday Update, January 18, 2026 –3rd After Epiphany

Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the cross—as God suffers with us and all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or evil. Light dawns for us as we gather around the word, the font, and the holy table. We are then sent to share the good news that others may be “caught” in the net of God’s grace and mercy.


Serving today and scheduled for next week:

Ministry/Date January 25, 2026(Today)

February 1, 2026

 

Presiding  Minister &

Preacher

Pastor- Leslie Aska

 

Pastor- Leslie Aska

 

Assisting Minister Susie Smalley   John Wolf
Minister of Music Danny Summers Danny Summers
Opener  Terry Sittman  Dennis Scheider
Ushers

 Linda De Groff

LaVon Downing

 Dennis Scheider 

Brian Carpenter

Reader Susie Smalley  John Wolf
Tech Coordinator Phil Smalley  Phil Smalley
Office Manager Nathi Perkins-Gama Nathi Perkins-Gama
Altar Guild Bev Wacker   Linda De Groff
Council Host Kevin  Nitz  LaVon Downing
Altar  Flowers Available   Available
Coffee Hour Treats Regula Annual meeting   Available

Please keep the following in your prayers:


Jackie, Helen, Cheri, Rose, Linda, Dyvone, Jeanne, Kent, Carol, Ronald, Mark, Sally, Myrna, Liz, Elizabeth, Cheryl, Opal, Maria, Gregg, Pat, Emily, Greg, Tony, Donna, Gale, Steve, Debbie, Pattie, Dana,Tom, Kendra, Sandy, Julie, Alka, Daniel H and family 

Also be with those who are grieving the loss of loved ones: the families of Scott, Eric, Nancy, Jim, John, Mark, Stewart, Bart, Anita, Ray, and Norm Peterson. 

In case of pastoral emergencies:  please call Pastor Leslie on her cellphone, 815-981-5477.


Announcements and Information

 

 

Altar Flowers – The Altar Flower chart for 2026 has many openings for the start of the year.

Bible Study- Bible study is the 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:30am and is held in Shepherd Hall. The date this month is Jan. 27 @ 9:30am. 

February: Important dates


Tuesday 17th 6:00pm Combined Council meeting with First at SOV

Wednesday 18th 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service at SOV, 4:30pm at First Lutheran

Sunday 22nd 10:00am Combined Service at First Lutheran 

 

Calendar for the remainder of this week:



Sun. January  25– Presiding minister : Pastor Leslie Aska, Susie Smalley

Mon. January 26 – Office hours,9am—Noon Pastor- Leslie Aska

Tues., January 27, Office hours, 9am—3pm Pastor- Leslie Aska, Bible Study 9:30am in Shepherd Hall.

Wed. January 28- No activity in the church building

Thurs., January 29  

 

 

Fri., January  30 Office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Nathi, 

Sat., January  31– No activity in the church building

Sun. February 1-Presiding minister : Pastor Leslie Aska, John Wolf 

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