Thursday, May 2, 2013

Video: Implementing Our Vision



Many transformations are happening soon at Shepherd of the Valley.

Starting in June: 

  • All weekend worship services will be in the Sanctuary.
  • We will begin using the Great Hall as a space for food and fellowship. 
  • Our service times will remain the same: 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. 
  • The Table, our band-led worship service, will move from two worship times in the Great Hall to a single time at 11:00 a.m. in the larger space of the Sanctuary. 
  • We will continue our organ and piano-led worship at all other times besides 11:00 a.m. 
  • We will add a Monday night “Cabin Worship” at 7:00 p.m. during the summer months. 
  • A hot breakfast will be served in the Great Hall once a month during the summer, and in the fall on dates to be announced.

Looking Toward the Future

Other transformations will be happening soon including substantial upgrades to our technology, and better utilization of our building and parking lot. We will also be reshaping our fellowship, welcome, and learning programs. While a lot of thought has already gone into these exciting plans for the future of our ministry, we all need to work together to make it a reality.

Congregation Dialogues

If you haven’t already, please try to attend one of our upcoming Congregation Dialogues, where Pastor Chris Smith will present our entire Vision for Worship and Fellowship. There will also be a time for you to ask questions and share ideas.
  • Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. & Noon

We Want to Hear from You

If you cannot attend one of these meetings, you may contact Pastor Chris Smith or Pastor Randy Brandt. You can also send us your feedback online or by filling out a comment card at the Welcome Center next time you are in church.

1 comment:

  1. Can we bring back the Chicago Folk Service on a once a month basis again? That was such a joyful, musical way to sing more of the service. It was so melodic and allowed congregation to participate more fully. The singing of the Lord's Prayer was especially touching.

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