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Women’s Ministry
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10: 24-25
Kathy Paisley, Deacon
Contact Kathy Paisley
402-423-4769 ext. 107
Sheridan’s Women’s Ministries Team is dedicated to nurturing each woman’s relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through spiritual growth, service and fellowship. The goal is to encourage women to become involved in faith formation that allows women to understand their calling to know Jesus, love God and others, share your faith with family and friends and care for each other.
Sheridan’s women’s activities are designed to Encourage the hearts and minds of women to know, love and serve God.
Women’s Faith Formation & Events
“The Chosen” Season 2 Women’s Discussion Group
Thursdays beginning Oct. 7; 9:30am; Zoom
The Chosen is the first multi-season television series about the life of Christ, as witnessed through the eyes of those he impacted. The Chosen has grown to become the largest crowdfunded TV series of all time. We’ll meet weekly to discuss the eight episodes of Season 2. Participants can watch the episodes on their own.
Grace Groups and Sojourners Groups are also encouraged to watch and discuss as the discussion questions will be made available weekly beginning October 2. You can view the episodes at thechosen.tv/app or search “The Chosen” in your Apple or Android app store.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 15; 9:30am; Room 646
You are invited to join a Wednesday morning Bible study. This Old Testament Bible study will use inductive Bible study techniques of observation, interpretation—and application to discover the godly wisdom found in these gems in Scripture! Ecclesiastes examines the ultimate meaning of life. Song of Solomon explores relationships. And Lamentations reveals the avoidable consequences of sin and the covenant love of God. Study books are available for $7 plus tax. This study is facilitated by Cheryl Stubbendieck.
SOLOS in October: Deer Springs Winery
Sat., Oct. 23; 5pm; Cost: $10/person
We will meet at the winery at 5pm for the 5:30pm hayride. We’ll take a hayride tour around the vineyard with a stop at the bonfire by the pond to toast up some marshmallows for s’mores. Meet at Sheridan by 4:30pm if you wish to carpool, and let Kathy know if you need a ride or wish to be a driver.
Women’s Retreat -April 2022
Join us for the semi-annual Women’s Retreat on April 1-2, 2022. Safety is our prime concern at this time and it is our hope that this will allow more time for the COVID situation to subside and comfort levels to rise. Watch for details in the coming months as they unfold.
Grace Groups
In our hectic modern-day world, Grace Groups can offer a pause that refreshes through scripture reading, prayer, meditation, and inspirational reading. Grace Groups are made up of four people that commit to meet at least twice a month for one year, to intentionally build relationships and discipleship. Grace Groups offer time and space to grow in grace, loving and sharing friendships in Christ. New Grace Groups can form at any time. Gather up a friend or two and join a group—we’ll help with study resources and get you started. If you are feeling called to take part in this small group ministry, contact Julie Hestermann.
Inspirational Websites & Blogs to Read
- InCourage: An inspirational Christian website for women, by women; one of which is Ann Voskamp. This site is beautiful visually and most of the writers seem to be published authors. They have a conference, book club, community groups and are associated with Dayspring publishers.
- Author of 1000 Gifts, Ann Voskamp's Blog .
- Holley Gerth is a Christian writer and life coach.
- Author Michelle DeRusha is one of our previous Women's Retreat speakers.
Devotionals & Guided Retreats
- The 3-MINUTE RETREAT is available by computer, email, or smart phone. sponsored by the Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry. 3-Minute Retreats invite you to take a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage. Knowing that not everyone prays at the same pace, you have control over the pace of the retreat. After each screen, a Continue button will appear. Click it when you are ready to move on. If you are new to online prayer, the basic timing of the screens will guide you through the experience.
- You can find all of the devotions from our Sheridan devotion writing team on this page. See the bottom of the page for devotions written for the monthly Women's newsletter.
Products to Try
Thistle Farms is the source of our body products in the OneSent Market. A ministry started by Becca Stevens in Nashville, TN. The website displays their products as well as tells the story of the ministry and many of the women it has served.WELCA
- This is the website for the national Women of the ELCA - lots of news and many good resources, including Knitting as a Spiritual Discipline!
- Daily Grace is an on-the-go companion for your journey, offering a faith reflection every day. In these brief writings you’ll encounter God’s extravagant, boundless and often surprising grace. You will be comforted, challenged, inspired, consoled and confronted. Available via web or smart phone app.
Women’s Devotion: Sharing God’s Word
Women’s Devotion: Listening & Trusting
Women’s Devotion: A Baby’s Cry
Women’s Devotion: Being Thankful
Women’s Devotion: Peace and Gratitude
Women’s Devotion: God’s Loving Embrace
Women’s Devotion: Chosen by God
Women’s Devotion: Patient and Hopeful
Women’s Devotion: One Another
Women’s Devotion: The Gift of a Baby
Women’s Devotion: Advent Hope
Women’s Devotion: Giving Thanks