Sheridan Lutheran Church Missions Archives

World Habitat Day

Oct 02 2017

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In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” -Acts 20:35 Last Monday, October 2, marked the day where Habitat for Humanity joins with...

Clinic with a Heart – 2016 Missions Annual Report

Sep 01 2017

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Clinic with a Heart, a faith-based organization, serves the uninsured and under-insured in Lincoln with hospitality, dignity and grace. As an urgent care clinic, they strive to serve as a gateway to other human service agencies around the community and help their patients...

Total Eclipse: A Community Event

Aug 25 2017

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On Monday, for a brief minute, we experienced one of Creation’s most mesmerizing sights from the Sheridan parking lot: an eclipse. While the entire country was given this treat, we were ever so lucky to be in Lincoln, NE, which fell over the path of totality. For a little...

group of youth posing behind food distribution

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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Youth Choir – Rehearsals: Sun., Oct. 15, 22 & 29; noon-1pm; Music Room. The youth choir is open to anyone in grades 6-12. All voice types and experience levels are welcome and we would love to have you join! The choir will sing in worship on Sun., Nov. 5 as well as Wed., Nov. 11. Contact Amelia Barrett for more information!
Adult Choir Opportunity – Rehearsals: Wed., Oct. 11, 18 & 25; 7:30pm; Music Room. The Celebration Choir will sing for Reformation Sunday, Oct. 29. We are always looking for more singers to join us! Contact Molly Schmit.

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