Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Sunday Update, April 12, 2026 –Second Sunday in Easter 

Dear friends,

In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the coming Sundays of Easter the first two readings will be from the Acts of the Apostles and the first letter of Peter. Even as the early Christians proclaimed the resurrection, we rejoice in the new birth and living hope we receive in baptism .

Serving in Worship and Fellowship

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Jackie, Helen, Cheri, Rose, Linda, Dyvone, Jeanne, Kent, Carol, Ronald, Mark, Myrna, Liz, Elizabeth, Cheryl, Opal, Maria, Gregg, Pat, Emily, Greg, Tony, Donna, Gale, Steve, Debbie, Pattie, Dana, Michelle, Sandy, Julie, Alka, Gracie, Doug, and Joe.

Also be with those who are grieving the loss of loved ones: the families of  Jim, John, Mark, Stewart, Bart, Anita, Ray, Beverly, Norm, Sally, Judy, and Barb Lutzow.

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

 
Announcements and Information

 Normal office hours for Pastor Leslie: Mondays 9am – 12pm & Tuesdays 9am – 3pm   Pastor Chuck Olson will be will on call from Friday, April 10-Wednesday, April 15th for any pastoral care needs that would arise while Pastor Leslie  will be out of town. Here is his phone number:  815-342-6064

 Altar flowers: When signing up, please include your phone number.

 Coffee hour treats: If you enjoy fellowship after service, please consider signing up to provide light treats!

 Weekly Worship at 9am—every Sunday except the last Sunday of each month (see calendar for location of 10am combined service each month)

Ladies lunch—will be on Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:30 am at Red Lobster, 5827 E. State St., Rockford.

Remember, ALL are welcome!

Calendar for the week:

Sun. April 12  worship and Fellowship 9am, Deacon Cheryl Erdmann, Pastor Leslie not available

Mon. April 13– No Office hours,– Pastor- Leslie Aska working from home,

Ladies lunch, 11:30 am at Red Lobster, 5827 E. State St., Rockford

Tues. April 14–No Office hours, Pastor- Leslie Aska working from home

Wed. April 15 – No Activity in the Church building .

Thurs., April 16– 1:00pm-4pm, Nathi.

Fri., April 17– No Activity in the Church building .

Sat., April 18– No Activity in Church building 


April

Monday, April 20-Living Vine Women’s Bible Study – 9:30am [Shepherd Hall]

Finance Committee Meeting: 5pm [via Zoom]

Tuesday, April 21 — Council Meeting: 4pm 
Sunday, April 26 — 10am — combined service at First  Lutheran

Tuesday, April 28 –  monthly Bible Study—9:30am  [Shepherd Hall, led by Pr. Leslie

May

Monday, May 4 – Monday Milers 9am, walking & fellowship at Bauman Park, Cherry Valley

Tuesday, May 5 – Game Day 10am, Property Committee meeting, 7pm

Thursday, May 7—Men’s Breakfast 8:30am  at Robin’s Nest Café

Monday, May 11—Ladies’ Lunch 11:30am

Tuesday, May 12—Worship & Music Committee  meeting—10:30am via Zoom

Sunday, May 31 — 10am — combined service at  Shepherd of the Valley