Sheridan Lutheran Church's Mission Moment

Mission Moment

March 2018

A note from Sheridan's Mission & Outreach Ministries

Pray for El Salvador Team

Continue to pray for our mission team in El Salvador this week (March 17-25) as they work with Thrivent Builds/Habitat: Roger Anderson, Sten & Jonella Eisentrager, Nila Jacobson, Gary King, Koren Plummer, Jim & Jody Simeck and Marla Zoz.

Mission Team Update:

"Greetings from the El Salvador Mission Team! We arrived safely after an overnight stay in Atlanta due to a missed flight connection. We are working right outside Santa Ana in a small community. We have joyful hearts, hardworking hands and are surrounded by loving, humble Salvadorans. We work side by side, hand in hand with our brothers and sisters. We are starting the build, meaning we are digging the footings or trenches by hand. We have shovels, pick axes, wheel barrows and some kind of tool to straighten our crooked edges. It was warm and sunny. Our hands are tired. Our hearts our full."

Donation Bins: Coats

The Bible tells the story of the people spreading their coats on the road in front of Jesus to welcome him into the city of Jerusalem. This story takes place just days before Jesus is betrayed and crucified. This gesture of giving honored Jesus as their King. Take time this season to go through your supply of coats. In honor of Jesus, offer a coat to our brothers and sisters of the Barnabas Community. Bring new or clean gently used coats to our donation bins in the Great Hall through March.

Happy 10 Year Anniversary, Barnabas Community!

Worship Thursday at 5:40pm

Barnabas Community turns 10 years old this year! In celebration of this ministry milestone in 2018, we will highlight ways that you can connect with this amazing ministry that is operated and staffed primarily by Sheridan.

This month, we are encouraging you to go and visit Barnabas Community for worship. Worship happens Thursday night at 5:40pm. It’s a 20 minute service with a sermon and Holy Communion. After service take a quick tour around the building and learn more about the ministry that was born from Sheridan!

Special Offering in March

Noisy Offering

The Noisy Offering will benefit the ELCA Global Farm Challenge in cooperation with Sheridan’s 28 youth and six caring adult leaders heading to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston this summer.

Children's Ministry Offering

Supports the ELCA God’s Global Barnyard. An animal can make a world of difference for a family in need. These gifts grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives.

Volunteering for Missions and Outreach Made Easy

Our mission & outreach partnerships need your help. Volunteering involves prayerful consideration and clearing your calendar. You’ll be in for an opportunity that will grow your faith and inspire your heart and mind. Make time in your schedule to experience the gift of serving and giving. You’ll be glad you did! Sign up for volunteering online.

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