Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Sunday Update, October 5, 2025 – 17^th Sunday After Pentecost

Dear friends,

A little faith goes a long way is Jesus’ point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth of faith has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required for the life of faith are the blessings received in holy baptism, holy communion, and the word read and proclaimed in this assembly. Anticipate them. Receive them with thanksgiving.

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, Stewart Walk  Cheryl Walk, Mark Reichardt, Opal, Maria, Gregg, Rose, Pat, Emily, Greg, Mark, Tony, Bart, Donna, Sadie, Gale, Steve, Norm , Debbie and Patte Lund.

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 and John Miller.

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

Announcements and Information:

Here is an updated reminder of openings for Altar Flowers, Reading and Coffee Hour Treats.

Altar Flowers:

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.

The Monday Milers walking group meets at 9 a.m. at Bauman Park in Cherry Valley, It meets on Mondays, and it is open to all. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the fellowship. If you have any questions, see the poster in the Gathering Area, or call Mary Larsen at 815-394-1349.

October Katie’s Cup Book Club selection: Table for Two by Amor Towles. The book will be discussed on Thursday, October 9, 10 am, at the coffee bar.

Oct 10-13 Pastor Leslie will be on vacation. Sun. Oct. 12 Service of the Word (no communion) Ron Zastoupil will be preaching and assume the presiding minister role for service. 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.

Calendar for the remainder of this week:

Sun. October 5 – 9:00 a.m., Presiding Minister and Preacher, Pastor  Leslie Aska; Assisting Minister, Sherry Scheider.

Mon. October 6- Office hours, 9am.– Noon Nathi, Pastor Leslie will be in the office from 1pm-4pm and will resume the regular 9am-noon hours next week Monday Milers.

Tues., October 7, Office hours, 9am -3pm  Pastor- Leslie Aska, Cards and Games Fellowship.

Wed., October 8– No activity at the church building

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

Fri., October 10 – Office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Nathi, Pastor Leslie on Vacation.

Sat., October 11– Pastor Leslie on Vacation.

Sunday October  12—9:00 a.m., Presiding Minister and Preacher,Service of the Word (no communion)  Ron Zastoupil will be preaching and assume the presiding minister role for service. ; Assisting Minister,.

Mon. October 13- Office hours, 9am.– Noon Nathi, Pastor Leslie on
Vacation.

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.