The Shepherdcast

On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we celebrate Christ's birth on “Christmas Eve-Eve.” We will be taking a look at Micah 5: 2-5a, Isaiah 7: 13-14, Isaiah 9: 2-6, and the Gospel of Luke 2: 5-14, our choir will be performing special renditions of “Away in a Manger” and, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing how a small gift can have a massive impact on us all. Today's episode came from our worship service on Thursday, December 23, 2021. At the beginning of our Christmas Eve-Eve Candlelight Service, Pastor Scott asked for prayers for the city of Baytown, Texas following reports by national media outlets of a large explosion at the town's ExxonMobil refinery. That prayer is the opening of today's episode. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast includes (by order of appearance): Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Away in a Manger” setting by Emily Lund Copyright © 2001 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 CCLI License # 11421954 CCLI Streaming License # CSPL153044 “The Angel Song” words and music by Mary Kay Beall Copyright © 2010 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 CCLI License # 11421954 CCLI Streaming License # CSPL153044 O Holy Night by Podington Bear Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution-Non Commercial 3.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Our sermon and readings are delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our church choir is under the direction of Susan Kaschak. Our sound room technician for this service was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Micah 5: 2-5a, the Gospel of Luke 1: 46b-55, Hebrews 10: 5-10, and the Gospel of Luke 1: 35-45, our choir will be performing “Light of Peace" as composed by Joel Raney, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing serving God in our lives. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, December 19, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast from our choir includes: “Light of Peace” by Joel Raney Copyright 2007 Hope Publishing Company CCLI License # 11421954 CCLI Streaming License # CSPL153044 Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Special thanks to Karen for singing the Gospel of Luke 1: 46b-55 today. (This song is also known as the Magnificat.) Our church choir is under the direction of Susan Kaschak. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 2: 18-24, Psalm 8, Hebrews 1: 1-4, 2: 5-12, and the Gospel of Mark 10: 2-16,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing Adam and Eve. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, October 3, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8, Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-4, and the Gospel of Matthew 18: 21-35, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a sermon in remembrance of the September 11, 2001. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 12, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 35: 4-7a, Psalm 146, James 2: 1-10, 14-17, and the Gospel of Mark 7: 24-37, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a topic that might make you squirm, and that's okay because it's something super true! Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 5, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 35: 4-7a, Psalm 146, James 2: 1-10, 14-17, and the Gospel of Mark 7: 24-37, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a topic that might make you squirm, and that's okay because it's something super true! Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 5, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 3: 8-15, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 4: 1, 7-18, 5:1, and the Gospel of Mark 3: 20-35, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a scene out of the movie Damn Yankees! which you can find on YouTube. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 6, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Now that we've put the normal stuff in our show notes, you may see that we've missed a few of these! Jacob will be working through what audio he has and putting together bonus episodes with as many of the missed episodes as we can! Watch for more info soon on that. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we remember the events that culminated in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As this is a continuation of Maundy Thursday and the Three Days, no sermon was given during this service. Instead, the story of the crucifixion is told by Rev. Scott J. Anderson from readings of all four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Today's episode came from our Tenebrae-format worship service on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. The readings in this episode are as follows… The First Light The Darkness of Conspiracy John 11: 43-53 The Second Light The Darkness of the Time of Trial Mark 14: 32-42 The Third Light The Darkness of Betrayal and Desertion John 18: 1-12 The Fourth Light The Darkness of Denial Matthew 26: 69-75 The Fifth Light The Darkness of Cruelty Mark 15: 8-20 The Sixth Light The Darkness of Crucifixion Luke 23: 26-43 The Christ Candle The Darkness over the Whole Land Matthew 27: 45-54 The Burial of Jesus John 19: 31-42 In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. The readings are delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our sound room technician for Good Friday 2021 was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26, and the Gospel of Mark 14: 17-31; and as the altar is stripped, Psalm 22 is read. Before that, the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday is the first in the Three Days. The liturgy continues on Good Friday with the story of the crucifixion and concludes Easter Sunday with the resurrection. Today's episode came from our worship service on Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Maundy Thursday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this service was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at the Gospel of Mark 14: 15-47 as a dramatic reading, where the Reverend Scott J. Anderson, with the help of volunteers from the congregation, recount the Passion of Jesus Christ. Today's episode came from our worship service on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021. Due to the limitations of our church's audio system and not having enough microphones for our volunteer readers and Pastor Scott, there is low audio quality in this episode of the Shepherdcast as we recover audio from what we can. We apologize for any inconvenience. This dramatic reading was performed by (listed alphabetically by last name) Rev. Scott J. Anderson, Bill Bowman, Karen Broadwater, Fred Drotlef, Jim Hunter, and Sally Nesselrode. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Numbers 21: 4-9, Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2: 1-10, and the Gospel of John 3: 14-21,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the strength and protections we are given by God. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, March 14, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Exodus 20: 1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 and the Gospel of John 2: 13-22,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for the Third Sunday of Lent. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, March 7, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22: 23-31, Romans 4: 13-25, and the Gospel of Mark 8: 31-38,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a story he was told during his days in seminary. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, February 28, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 9: 8-17, Psalm 25: 1-10, 1 Peter 3: 18-22, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 9-15,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the 40 days which Jesus was in the wilderness. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, February 21, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 53: 4-6, Philippians 2: 5-11, and the Gospel of Luke 12: 16-21,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing what is coming in 40 days (hint: it's not just a rabbit carrying candy).  Today's episode came from our worship service on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson.  Our lay reader this evening was Fred Drotleff.  Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel.  This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church.  To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville.  Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Solomon 8: 6-7, Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 13, and the Gospel of John 15: 9-12,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing Valentine's Day. (Nope, it's not just a Hallmark holiday or something made up by the kind of guy you see on the show Mad Men.) Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, February 14, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 9: 8-17, Psalm 25: 1-10, 1 Peter 3: 18-22, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 9-15, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the idea of tough questions we all face every day. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, February 7, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jonah 3: 1-5, 10, Psalm 62: 5-12, 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 14-20,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a character sermon on the story of Jonah (the one where the dude gets eaten by the fish). Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, January 24, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 1 Samuel 3: 1-20, Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6: 12-20, and the Gospel of John 1: 43-51, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing peace and unity, something which we could all use during these troubling times of domestic terror and the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, January 17, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 7-14, Psalm 147: 12-20, Ephesians 1: 3-14, and the Gospel of Luke 1: 26-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his first sermon of 2021. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, January 3, 2021. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Micah 5: 2-3, Isaiah 7: 13-14, Isaiah 9: 2-6, and the Gospel of Luke 2: 5-14, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a favorite cartoon of his, which moved from ABC to Apple TV+ this year. Today's episode came from our special evening worship service on the day before Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 23, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Support this podcast by supporting our church's ministry! To learn more, visit www.sotvchurch.com/support, or to donate, please visit https://tithe.ly/give?c=1324205. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast includes: Intro Background Music: Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Background Music: O Holy Night by Podington Bear Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Christmas was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this service was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16, the Gospel of Luke 1: 46b-55, Romans 16: 25-27, and the Gospel of Luke 1: 26-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing that time an angel told a virgin bride-to-be that she was about to have a baby that had some special abilities (and despite the Ohio State banter, this kid was about to do a lot more than win the Big Ten Championship!). Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, December 20, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast includes: Wish Background Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24, and the Gospel of John 1: 6-8, 19-28, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be talking about how we can keep the joy this Advent and Christmas amidst a world of turmoil and tumult. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, December 13, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast includes: Wish Background Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 40: 1-11, Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3: 8-15a, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 1-8, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing hope. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, December 6, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast includes: Wish Background Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 64: 1-9, Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9, and the Gospel of Mark 13: 24-37, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing how we must keep spiritually awake to see the joy of Christ. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, November 29, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Special music heard in this episode of the Shepherdcast includes: Wish Background Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this special edition of the Shepherdcast, we will be sharing with you our church's choir cantata, “Song of Joy” as composed by Marty Hamby. The cantata was held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Also, this same recording can be found in video form on our YouTube channel if you would prefer to watch this on a television, smartphone, or other device with YouTube access. The songs in the cantata include Before Jesus; Song of Joy with Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; Adore; That the World May Know; Somewhere in Your Silent Night with Silent Night! Holy Night!; Come As You Are; He Shall Reign Forevermore with Only King Forever; Song of Joy Finale (includes Before Jesus and Song of Joy). The Shepherd of the Valley Choir is under the direction of Susan Kaschak. Our choir members include Pastor Scott Anderson, Samantha Beavers, Bill Bowman, Karen Broadwater, Marylou Cooper, Jennifer Crone, Fred Drotleff, Norma Frascone, Janine Garber, Jim Hunter, Susan Lux, Dan Mason, Marilyn Mason, Sally Nesselrode, Bruce Pearson, Terry Pearson, Terri Wanner & Michelle Ward. The cantata was recorded for our YouTube channel by Mary Drotleff. Special thanks to Brock and Jack Bowman for serving as sound room technicians for this special event in the absence of Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced for audio and video by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org. Music from this episode comes from: “Song of Joy: Celebrate God's Gift of Salvation this Christmas!” by Marty Hamby All Cantata Words and Arrangements © 2019 Word Music. Used by permission. CCLI License # 11421954 CCLI Streaming License # CSPL153044

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95: 1-7a, Ephesians 1: 15-23, and the Gospel of Matthew 25: 31-46, and the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, in for Reverend Scott J. Anderson, will be discussing Thanksgiving. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, November 22, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, in for the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18, Psalm 90: 1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11, and the Gospel of Matthew 25: 14-30, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for Christ the King Sunday. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, November 15, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Deuteronomy 8: 7-18, Psalm 65, 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15, and the Gospel of Luke 17: 11-19, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing thankfulness. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, November 8, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

So, because Jacob has a lot going on at Akron this semester, we are getting this up late, but this is the two year anniversary episode of the Shepherdcast! On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, and the Gospel of John 8: 31-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for All Saints Sunday. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, November 1, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3: 19-28, and the Gospel of John 8: 31-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the Lutheran Reformation. Today's episode came from our worship service on Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 45: 1-7, Psalm 24, 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10, and the Gospel of Matthew 22: 15-22, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a no-win situation that, well, wasn't. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, October 18, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 25: 1-9, Psalm 23, Philippians 4: 1-9, and the Gospel of Matthew 22: 1-14, and the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, in for Reverend Scott J. Anderson who is on vacation, will be discussing a parable about a wedding feast where, shall we say, not everyone was looking stylish. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, October 11, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, who we thank for filling in this week for the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 5: 1-7, Psalm 80: 7-15, Philippians 3: 4b-14, and the Gospel of Matthew 21: 33-46, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a parable about a vineyard owner, but how many people actually own vineyards these days? Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, October 4, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2: 1-13, and the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23-32, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be remembering the teachings of the late Pastor Robert S. Graetz, who passed away September 20, 2020 at the age of 92 and was a white pastor who was involved in supporting the efforts of the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 27, 2020. In today's sermon, Pastor Scott quotes Pastor Graetz's memoir,” Montgomery: A White Preacher's Memoir,” which was originally published by Augsburg Fortress in 1991. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jonah 3: 10 – 4: 11, Psalm 145: 1 – 8, Philippians 1: 21 – 30, and the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing generosity and kindness in a time when there doesn't seem like there's a lot of that going around. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 20, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 50: 15-21, Psalm 103: 1-13, Romans 14: 1-12, and the Gospel of Matthew 18: 21-35, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing forgiveness and God's creation. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 13, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, and the Gospel of Matthew 18:10-14, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be recalling a pop song from the past that carries a message that is more true today than ever before. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, September 6, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. As mentioned in this week's episode, the following are the referenced YouTube videos in the sermon: "What the World Needs Now is Love" Dionne Warwick HD - with Lyrics: https://youtu.be/xfqND7qROQQ Christy Nockels - By Our Love w/Lyrics: https://youtu.be/7hNnq4RjW3w Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, and the Gospel of Matthew 16:21-28, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing faith in the wake of the political turmoil this country is facing. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, August 30, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jack Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8, and the Gospel of Matthew 16:13-20, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a character sermon as Peter. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday August 23, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

Last week, our podcast's producer was unable to complete the podcast on time. So, on this late episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and the Gospel of Matthew 15:21-28, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing, among other things, a song from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, August 16, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, and the Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing how God supports us through everything we go through. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, August 9, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 55:1-5, Romans 9:1-5, the Gospel of Matthew 14:13-21, and Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, and the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel will be discussing appreciation, a difficult topic during the era of COVID-19. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, August 2, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon this week is delivered by the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, filling in for Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, and the Gospel of Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the power of faith as he reflects in the days following the silver anniversary of his and his late wife's ordinations. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, July 26, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, and the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, July 19, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 9, Galatians 5:1, 13-25, and the Gospel of Matthew 22:34-40, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing our country on the day after its birthday. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, July 5, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Bill Bowman. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, Romans 6:12-23, and the Gospel of Matthew 10:40-42, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing healing. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 28, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 20:7-13, Psalm 69:1-15, Romans 6:1b-11, and the Gospel of Matthew 10:24-39, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for the Third Sunday After Pentecost. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 21, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Karen Broadwater. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Exodus 19:2-8a, Psalm 100, Romans 5:1-8, and the Gospel of Matthew 9:35-10:10, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a sermon on the topic of healing. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 14, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Michelle Ward. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Brock Bowman. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

We have returned to in-person worship! On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, and the Gospel of John 20:1-18, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for our Celebration of Easter, touching on the sorrow of Easter and asking Jesus to walk with us all and defend us all as we remember the recent death of George Floyd. Today's episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 7, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. Our sermon is delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Our lay reader this Sunday was Fred Drotleff. Our sound room technician for this Sunday was Jacob Schandel. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.

While our church's doors remain closed, our arms are open spiritually as we continue in the service of spreading God's word. On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at the Gospel of John 20:19-23. Following our reading, the Reverend Scott J. Anderson discusses something we all could use a dose of following this past week's events: peace. This sermon and the accompanying Bible readings were recorded on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 for electronic distribution the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2020. In case you are reading along with a Bible and our readings don't necessarily match up with yours, we use the NRSV translation of the Holy Bible. In a situation like this, there is a lot of misinformation. As it is our duty as Christians to serve our community and our world, we want to make sure all of our listeners have access to information about this virus from reputable sources. Thus, as promised at the end of our March 22 episode, the CDC has COVID-19 information at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?s_cid=%20fb_covid_19. Additionally to what was originally promised in the aforementioned previous episode, please also consult the State of Ohio's coronavirus information at https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/ as well as information from the World Health Organization at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019. Our sermon and readings are recorded and delivered by the Reverend Scott J. Anderson. Special thanks go out this week to our church office staff and our congregation council, under the leadership of council president Jeff Ward, for their assistance in coordinating our church's worship schedule during this time. This podcast was hosted and produced by Jacob H. Schandel for Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church. To learn more about our church and how you can support us in our mission, please visit www.sotvchurch.com, or follow us on social media @sotvsandyville. Our church is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. You can learn more about the ELCA at www.elca.org, and you can learn about our local Northeastern Ohio Synod at www.neos-elca.org.