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
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Presiding Minister & Preacher |
Pastor- Leslie Aska
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Pastor- Leslie Aska
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| 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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