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Rev. John Mhekwa

The Rev. John Mhekwa will be our guest in Minnesota from October 24 - November 12.  Here are some of the highlights of his schedule at Shepherd of the Valley and around the Saint Paul Area Synod.

You are warmly welcomed to join us at these public events to meet and greet John.


Saturday, October 26 and November 2, Confirmation services at SOTV, noon and 2:15 PM

Saturday, October 26, 5 PM Worship at SOTV

Sunday, October 27, 8:30 and 11 AM Worship at SOTV, 9:45 AM Adult Forum

Monday, October 28, John will be touring Luther Seminary; let us know if you'd like to meet for lunch

Wednesday, October 30, 3:30 - 9 PM, John will be at SOTV observing Godzone & Confirmation classes; join John for pizza in the narthex!

Friday, November 1, 6:30 AM, Men's Bible Study, and 9:30 AM, Pastor Mary's Bible Study

Friday, November 1, 1 PM  Join Rev. John at SOTV's annual Scandinavian Dinner!  Register here.

Saturday, November 2, 5 PM Worship and 6 PM, Iringa Hope Dinner (contact Tom Hendrickson for ticket information)

Sunday, November 3, in Godzone all morning

Sunday, November 3, 6 PM, Tanzanian Dinner, open to all, register online before October 31

Wednesday, November 6, 4:30 to 7 PM, Godzone

Friday, November 8, 6 PM, Iringa Hope Dinner (contact Tom Hendrickson for tickets)

Saturday, November 9, 8 AM - 1 PM, Bega Kwa Bega Fall Festival at Christ the King, New Brighton

Saturday, November 9, afternoon at the SOTV Holiday Boutique

Saturday, November 9, 5 PM Worship

Sunday, November 10, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 AM Worship

Sunday, November 10, 6 PM, Potluck Dinner, Worship & Farewells

Tuesday, November 12, 10 AM - noon, open house at SOTV, prayers, and to the airport


In addition to these public events, SOTV hosts will take John on a variety of outings -- to schools, seminary, places of business, farms, parks and other venues.  Small groups of friends are welcome to join these excursions as space allows.  Contact Kirsten.Levorson@sotv.org for more information.




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