Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Sunday Update, October 19, 2025 – 19th Sunday After Pentecost 

Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel today. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to Christ’s table. Persistence in our every encounter with the divine will be blessed.

Serving today and scheduled for next week:

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Jackie Anderson, Helen Barton, Cheri Eagleson, Rose Mandera, Linda Severson, Dyvone Freburg, Jeanne Retzer, Kent Retzer, Carol Dahl, Ronald Rice, David Collins, Mark Pellant, Sally Schrader, Myrna Hagemann, Liz Beale, Elizabeth David, Cheryl Walk, Mark Reichardt, Opal, Maria, Gregg, Rose, Pat, Emily, Greg, Mark, Tony, , Donna, Sadie, Gale, Steve, Norm , Debbie ,Patte Lund and Rick.

We also pray for those who have lost loved ones, Especially the families of  Bill Sanford, Joyce Marcell,  Scott Francis, Eric Brindle, Nancy Brandt, Jim Rustman, John Miller, Bart. Anita and Stewart Walk   .

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

 Announcements and Information:

Altar Flowers: November 23 Available 

Readers: Please check the chart in the Gathering Area for available openings.

Coffee Hour treats: The sign up for treats is on the table where treats are served each Sunday when treats are brought. 

Sunday  October 26 –Worship at First Lutheran (225 S Third St) at 10am. Choir practice at 9am. Fellowship with Baked Potato bar and other delights to follow worship. 

Mon. Oct 27- Interfaith Potluck at 6pm at Zion Lutheran Church (925 5th Ave). See Deacon Cheryl for more information.

We offer our condolences and prayers to Cheryl Walk and family as they grieve the loss of Stewart. We give thanks to God for the gift of Stewart’s life and faith and the joy we have in the promises of Jesus. We will share details on services when those are available. 

Calendar for the remainder of this week:

Sun. Oct 19– We will be receiving new members  this Sunday. Please see Pastor Leslie if you’d like to be added to the list or have questions. presiding minister : Pastor Leslie ; Assisting Minister LaVon Downing .Choir Practice after worship today. 

Mon. October 20- Office hours, 9am.– Noon Nathi, Pastor Leslie, Finance Committee at 5pm by zoom 

Tues., October 21, Office hours, 1pm –6pm  Pastor- Leslie Aska, Council Meeting at 6:30pm in Shepherd’s Hall (in-person). 

Wed., October 22– No activity at the church building 

Thurs., October 23– Office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Nathi, 

Fri., October 24 – Office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Nathi, 

Sat., October 25– No activity at the church building .

Sun. Oct 26– Worship at First Lutheran (225 S Third St) at 10am. Choir practice at 9am Presiding minister : Pastor Leslie
Mon. Oct 27- Interfaith Potluck at 6pm at Zion Lutheran Church (925 5th Ave). See Deacon Cheryl for more info. Tues. Oct 28– 9:30am Bible Study in Shepherd’s Hall and by zoom.