"God is our refuge and strength [...] Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46
Do you have one of those minds that keeps on going?
I have one that rarely shuts down. It is both a blessing and a curse. It motivates me to get things done, but it makes me feel guilty when I sit down and try to be quiet, like I’m wasting time.
I am distracted by calls, texts, noises and thoughts of things to do running through my mind. I worry about people and events that have happened or are about to happen. It is hard to shut out the distractions. Silencing my phone is the fastest way to cut down the interruptions. Another way is to sit in my chair and close my eyes.
Jesus depended on prayer, took refuge in prayer, drew his strength and guidance from prayer. As Psalm 46:1 says: God is our refuge and strength. Meditation and prayer are quiet times when we still our busy minds. Though challenging, it is worth the effort to sense the calm and strength of our Lord.
I know that I should be still and allow more time for renewal. I need to have discipline to be calm so I can notice the nearness of God. He is my refuge and gives me strength when I pay attention.
Faithful God, you wait in silence for us to refresh our spirits and strengthen our souls for service. Give us the grace to turn aside the distractions and seek your presence. Thank you for being there for us, may we be there to serve you. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
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This month's devotion was written by Linda Splichal. Linda is a member of the Women’s Ministry team, a hospitality team, and a funeral team. She has been a member of Sheridan since 1968. Linda is a retired teacher, and is on the UNL Event Staff. During warm weather, she may be found on a golf course. Linda is blessed to have her mother, and her daughter’s family living near. Her son’s family lives in Arizona.
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Parenting Through the Phases
Select Wednesdays; Sept. 14 & 21, Oct. 5, 12 & 19; Nov. 2; 6:30-7:30pm; Room 646
You have approximately 936 weeks from the time your child is born until he or she moves on to what’s next. It goes by fast, and kids change and grow quickly. This study will help you discover what’s changing about your child, the six things your child needs most, and four conversations to have with your child while they are in each phase.
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This class is part of the faith formation hour of Wednesdays @ the Well, our midweek evening event resuming Sept. 14. |
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Women's Bible Study
Resumes Sept. 14; 9:30-11am; Room 646
We will get acquainted on the first
week and then begin a six-week study
of The Cup of Our Life by Joyce Rupp
on Sept. 21. It focuses on praying about
everyday life. Books will be available in
OneSent. Cheryl Stubbendieck leads the meetings.
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Book Discussion Group
Wed., Sept. 21; 6:30pm; Conference Room
Pick up a copy of The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate in OneSent for $10.60 + tax and join us for a book discussion.
When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola's rambling Victorian house.
Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola's walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola's youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper--the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything.
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SOLOS in September
Sat., Sept. 24; 4pm
Single ladies of Sheridan are invited to walk through the beautiful Sunken Gardens and then have dinner together at Piedmont Bistro. Meet at the Gardens around 4pm and then we'll gather at Piedmont Bistro around 5:15pm. Please RSVP to Kathy so that we can make reservations and contact you if plans change due to weather. |
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Biblical Wonders of Israel and Jordan
Wednesdays, Oct. 5 & 19; 6:30-7:30pm; Room 413
How do we describe the trip of a lifetime to follow Jesus in his homeland? Judy Sorensen and Kathy Paisley will be sharing photos and stories from Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Magdala, the Jordan River, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and many more of the biblical and historical sites that connected geography with Scripture from their recent trip to Israel and Jordan. They will also share insights into the Jewish, Christian and Muslim histories, cultures and traditions of this Holy Land. October 5 we will focus on Galilee and areas of northern Israel, and October 19 we will focus on Jerusalem and Jordan.
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Women's Circles
Circle groups are beginning to meet again. Circles provide Bible study, stewardship and fellowship for women at Sheridan. If you are interested in joining a Circle, contact Pat Sanford. |
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Questions?
Contact Deacon Kathy Paisley
402-423-4769, ext. 107
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SUNDAYS: 8:30, 9:45 & 11AM
WEDNESDAYS: 6PM (resumes Sept. 14)
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