Psalm 8: 3-4
“When I look at the heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them?”
Stargazing is one of my favorite hobbies. There’s just something so majestic about the night sky on a clear night that brings me a deep sense of peace and some much needed perspective. In the craziness of everyday life, I think we often overlook the wonder and majesty of things all around us. How often do we stop to appreciate the warmth of the sun on our back, the symphony of a thunderstorm, or the smell of freshly cut lawns and flowers in bloom? Not often enough, I think. God has given us a beautiful creation to enjoy and care for, and when we take the time to truly appreciate the splendor surrounding us we can draw closer to God and often discover a sliver of peace when all seems crazy.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the beauty of your creation. Help us to take time out from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives to appreciate the wonder that surrounds
around us. Remind us that we are made with the same majesty and splendor as the moon and stars.
In your holy name we pray, Amen.
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This month's devotion was written by Lisa Poppe,
a member of Sheridan's Women's Ministry Team. Lisa has been a member of Sheridan for two years. She graduated from Doane in 2015 and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studies immunology. and virology. In her free time she enjoys running, reading, and spending times with friends and family.
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Summer Movie Night
Friday, J
une 7 @ 7pm in Room 316
Bring a snack to share and your lawn chair and join us for the movie,
The Wife
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After nearly forty years of marriage, Joan and Joe Castleman (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man's Wife. Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work. Joe's literary star has blazed since he and Joan first met in the late 1950. THE WIFE interweaves the story of the couple's youthful passion and ambition with a portrait of a marriage, thirty-plus years later--a lifetime's shared compromises, secrets, betrayals, and mutual love.
Discussion following the movie will be led by Geri From.
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Summer Session of Holy Yoga
5 week Summer series starts June 20; 6:30pm; Room 316
Join Yoga instructor, Maranda Hoefs, for six-weeks of Holy Yoga. Embrace the essential elements of yoga: breath work, meditation and physical postures. In all of these elements, Christ is the focus of our intention. New participants, please register prior to attending your first class. This class is free. All levels of yoga experience are welcome, including beginners. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. (We will not meet on July 4.)
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Summer Reads in OneSent
Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher
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Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic, and wise people they have always wanted to be. In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, caregiver, clinical psychologist, and cultural anthropologist, she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face. "If we can keep our wits about us, think clearly, and manage our emotions skillfully," Pipher writes, "we will experience a joyous time of our lives. If we have planned carefully and packed properly, if we have good maps and guides, the journey can be transcendent."
($15.50 plus tax)
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I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations by Beth Steward Holland and Sarah Silvers
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Beth and Sarah are two friends on opposite sides of the aisle. As co-hosts of the popular podcast, Pantsuit Politics, they bring their nuanced approach to thoughtful, intentional conversations. If navigating our polarized world with grace appeals to you, this book is for you. It will challenge readers to put relationship before policy and understanding before argument.
($14.50 plus tax)
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God's Beauty Photos
Summer Worship Series
This summer, we will explore God's beauty throughout our new worship series. Take notice of any “Glory God Moments.” If you are inspired by what you see or experience, snap a photo and share it with us. If you want to share the photo on social media, consider tagging us (@sheridanluthLNK), use #godsbeautyslc and make sure your photo is public so we can see it. Use your “Glorify God Enjoy God” banner from the Summer Quest family box in the photo.
If you don’t have a box, extra banner materials can be picked up at the Welcome Center beginning June 15 & 16.
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Save the date for the Women's Salad Supper
Tuesday, July 23 @
6 pm
in the Great Room.
Our guest speaker is Susan McClain of Yesterday's Lady. Susan will bring with her an amazing collection and knowledge of vintage clothing spanning nearly two centuries, from the early 1800's to the 1960's. Susan's program is sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.
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Questions?
Contact Kathy Paisley
Deacon, Director of Ministries & Discipleship
402.423-4769, ext. 107
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