Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I like the attention to thankfulness for the day as well as the month of November. Thanksgiving is a great day of food and family for us to enjoy. It is a time to reflect on all that God as provided especially during this year.
A few years ago, I started a gratitude journal after being given one at our Women’s Retreat. I have been surprised at how being thankful for the simplest items from God have helped me to improve my attitude. It also helps me focus on what God has been providing for me or others. Let us all look for the gifts from God during this season.
God, thank you for all that you have and will provide for us. Please continue to wrap your arms around us during these trying times. Please help to open our eyes to your miracles. Amen.
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This month's devotion was written by Jill Urwiler. Jill joined the Women’s Ministry Team this year. She has been a member of Sheridan since 1999. She assists on the Altar Guild and is a member of a Grace Group. She attended Faith Builders and many Women’s Retreats. Jill is the accounting manager at Wilderness Ridge. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, reading, walking, doing crafts, and baking. |
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Surviving the Holidays Events |
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GriefShare Event
Thurs., Nov. 19; 6:30-8:30pm; Zoom
The holidays can be a difficult time after losing a loved one. This one-time seminar is open to everyone and provides practical holiday coping strategies and brighter days ahead.
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DivorceCare Event
Tues., Nov. 24; 6:30-8:30pm; Zoom
The holidays can be a difficult time after experiencing divorce. This one-time seminar is open to everyone and provides practical holiday coping strategies and brighter days ahead.
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Advent Spiritual Practices
Wed., Dec. 2, 9 & 16; 6:30-7:30pm
Advent is a time of preparation for the birth of Jesus. To help you prepare your heart and soul to become a manger for Christ to be born into, we are leading classes for you to experience practices that will quiet your heart, attune your soul and open your spirit to God’s life and light. Join Pastor Eric, Julie Hestermann, Ann Kubr and Deacon Kathy as facilitators for hands-on, reflective practices centered around the Advent gifts of peace, love and joy. Classes will be in person, with social distancing, and everyone wearing masks.
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Angel Tree Sponsor Weekend
Choose a child to sponsor on Nov. 22; Family Life Center before/after worship OR contactless drive-thru by Door 4 from 11am-1pm
Sponsor a child (birth to age 18) for Angel Tree by stopping by the Family Life Center after worship or using the contactless drive thru option on Nov. 22.
Once you have been given a child to sponsor, please:
- Purchase a gift for this child with a maximum budget of $50.
- Do not buy gift cards, video games, video consoles, or fake weapons (Nerf guns, etc.).
- Wrap the present and return it to the church in the Great Hall by Sun., Nov. 29 with the identification name tag on top of the gift.
Gift Delivery
Gifts will be delivered to the families on Dec. 16. If you are interested in delivering gifts, sign up online. |
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Do You Love Christmas Decorating?
We would love your help decorating the worship center and Great Hall the first week of December. Additional decorating will be done in the Family Life Center closer to Christmas. Mask and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Please contact Diane Dames at d.dames@sheridanlutheran.org. |
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Small Group Meetings
Grace Groups, Circles and Sojourners Groups are beginning to meet again. If your group would like to use a room in the church for a meeting, contact Karen Znamenacek at k.znamenacek@sheridanlutheran.org about availability.
Masks and social distancing (6ft between households) will be required
for all in-person meetings at Sheridan.
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Join the Group: Women's Ministry at Sheridan Lutheran Church
If you are on Facebook, join the growing Women's Ministry Facebook Group. This will be a great way to extend the fellowship and connection beyond events, classes and studies. This is also a platform to share good spiritual conversation and tools as well as community. Please join us and invite other Sheridan women to join the group as well.
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Questions?
Contact Deacon Kathy Paisley
402-423-4769, ext. 107
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