Sheridan Lutheran Church Missions Archives

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Youth Missions – 2016 Missions Annual Report

Aug 04 2017

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Over the summer months of 2016, the youth at Sheridan gave over 1,000 hours of volunteer service, both locally in the city of Lincoln, and beyond. From this work, it’s evident they are truly devoted to serving God and their neighbor. Check out below all the hard work the...

You started it…

Aug 01 2017

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Have you ever notice that the phrase “you started it” is seemingly hard-wired within each of us. Our fascination with who started it comes from a time that is earlier than we can even remember. I believe this phenomenon is so strong within us that it truly...

Habitat Global Village – 2016 Missions Annual Report

Jul 21 2017

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At Sheridan, of our financial giving, 18% goes to benefit international ministry, including mission trips through Habitat Global Village. Sheridan’s Global Mission leadership has been expanding their partnership with Habitat for Humanity Global Village and Thrivent...

Update from the Missions Team in El Salvador

Jul 15 2017

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Day 3: Our first two days of work went really well. Everyone has been working together and getting to know each other better, both within our team and with the masons. We’ve moved a lot of dirt (many diggers at the bottom and Jim up top), sifted a lot of sand and made many...

Youth Mission Trip to Nashville

Jul 14 2017

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July 9: Stopping for worship on the way to Nashville! Thank you, Faith Lutheran Church in O’Fallon, IL, for your hospitality! Nashville, here we come! July 10: Service projects start today! May God use our hands to be servant’s hands. After a full & wonderful day...

Days 1 & 2 in El Salvador

Jul 11 2017

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Day 1: Other than a short delay deplaning in Miami, all our flights went smoothly. We met up with our friends from North Carolina and are getting to know them. They are the ones in the picture: Alan, Brooke and Ryan. We’re staying at the same hotel as last year, which is...

Barnabas Community – 2016 Missions Annual Report

Jul 07 2017

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A Place of Plenty in Lincoln 2,200. That is how many families were served and impacted by the ministries of Barnabas Community in 2016. You may have heard Barnabas Community mentioned around Sheridan before and have wondered what exactly this ministry is all about. While it...

Days 1 and 2 of “The best camp ever”!

Jun 27 2017

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We have had an amazing start to camp! Fet Bondye Bò Lanmè (Party by the sea) is underway in Jacmel! The camp is comprised of over 250 children, over 50 Haitian leaders and 54 U.S. leaders. We are serving side by side to provide the best camp experience possible. The eight HELP...

Haiti VBS – 2016 Missions Annual Report

Jun 27 2017

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Through your generous December Magnificent Gifts and other giving, Sheridan is able to support a Vacation Bible School for 250 children and caring Haitian adults in partnership with the Haitian Timoun Foundation. There is a specialized camp for residents of Wings of Hope, a home...

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Habitat/Hawaii: Building a sense of Ohana

Feb 11 2017

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Ohana=Family Another word we’ve learned (and lived) in the past few days is ‘ohana’. In Hawaiian culture, there is a strong sense of ohana (family) which goes far beyond traditional blood relatives. In fact, in Hawaii elders of the community are often called “auntie” or “uncle”...

Habitat for Humanity: Parity not Charity

Feb 08 2017

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Today marked the big day – we finally started the build! Our day began in the hotel conference room with the Sheridan crew proudly sporting our red, white and blue Thrivent shirts. We were greeted by the Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii Executive Director, Patrick Hurney,...

Hawaii: A Pew with a View

Feb 07 2017

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Arriving on ‘The Big Island’ This Saturday marked the beginning of a new adventure for 10 of us from Sheridan – some experienced mission trip goers and the other half of us complete newbies. At about 3:30am our group huddled up in the wee, cold hours of the morning and...

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Volunteer Here

Education Leaders Needed – The education season is quickly approaching and we are seeking people who love children and are willing to serve as Children’s Ministry leaders. Contact Julie Hestermann with any questions.
Sunday mornings (9:45 hour):
– Three year old room – Six adults
– Elementary workshop leaders – Three adults

Sunday mornings (11:00 hour):
– Preschool/Kindergarten Children’s Church – Two adults
-Elementary Children’s Church – Two adults

Wednesday evenings:
– Three year old room – Two adults
– 1st-5th grade – Three adults

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