Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Sunday Update, May 31, 2026 – Holy Trinity Sunday

Dear friends,

Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, today’s second reading includes the apostolic greeting that begins the liturgy: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.

Serving in Worship and Fellowship

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Jackie, Helen, Cheri, Rose, Linda, Dyvone, Jeanne, Kent, Carol, Ronald, Mark, Myrna, Cheryl, Opal, Maria, Gregg, Pat, Emily, Greg, Tony, Donna, Gale, Steve, Debbie, Patte, Dana, Michelle, Julie, Gracie, Doug, Joe, and Laura (friend of Dcn Cheryl).

We also pray for those who have lost loved ones, especially the families of  Jim, John, Mark, Stewart, Bart, Anita, Ray, Beverly, Sally, Judy, Barb, and Pr. Nord Swanstrom (and the people of First, Pecatonica).

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

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

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

  Men’s breakfast: Thursday June 4, 8:30 am at Cherry Valley Café, 216 E. State St. Cherry Valley.

Ladies’ lunch: Monday June 8, 11:30 am at Tavern on Clark, 755 Clark Dr. Rockford. Please remember ALL are welcome and no RSVP is required!

Annual Property Workday: Saturday, June 13th  8am-noon.
Donuts and coffee will be provided. Sign up sheet in the gathering area.  Come and join in fellowship and help spiff up the building.

June’s Katie’s Cup Book Club selection: How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann. We’ll discuss the book on Thursday, June 11, 10 am, at the coffee bar.

Save the Date! – Trivia Night Friday, October 2 @ 6pm
Trinity Lutheran Church, Rockford. Registration will be available in August. The cost will be $20 per person, there will be a chili cookoff, a silent auction, and other fun stuff! So, please begin putting your team together to be ready when registration opens.

Game day Reschedule to June 9th Please remember ALL are welcome

 Calendar for this week:          

Mon. June 1 — Pastor Leslie working from home,  Church parking lot closed for resurfacing

Tues., June 2 — Pastor Leslie Aska’s working from home.  Church parking lot closed for resurfacing

Wed. June 3 – No activity in the church building

Thurs., June 4– Men’s breakfast:  8:30 am at Cherry Valley Café, 216 E. State St. Cherry Valley. Noon-3pm office hours (Nathi)

Sunday, June 7—  9am , Worship and fellowship

Calendar highlights for June 2026:

Monday June 8 — 11:30 am — Ladies’ lunch @ Tavern on Clark,
755 Clark Dr. Rockford

Tuesday June 9 — 10am — Worship & Music Committee Meeting (via Zoom)  Game day [Shepherd Hall]
4pm — Property Committee Meeting (in person)

Saturday June 13 — 8am — 12pm Annual Property Workday

Monday, June 15 — 9:30 am — Living Vine Bible Study
(lay person led—Shepherd Hall)

 5pm — Finance Committee Meeting (via Zoom)

Tuesday, June 16 — 4pm — Church Council Meeting
[Shepherd Hall]

Tuesday, June 23 — 9:30am Bible Study (led by Pr. Leslie)

[Shepherd Hall]