Sheridan Middle School Youth News
monthly news & event information
for parents of middle school youth 
Middle School Youth Group
Meets Every Sunday at 11am
Youth BELONG at Middle School Youth Group - a place where youth will form faith, engage in lives of service, grow relationships, be equipped to lead, learn more about who they are and their gifts, and recharge from the week. We invite all middle school youth to join us for our weekly ministries.

Sunday Youth Group: 11am; Great Room
Join us Sunday mornings for high-energy games, fun group building activities, faith-filled lessons and conversations, snacks and more!
Middle School Trip to Roca - Oct. 17
Register today
Sun., Oct. 17; 5-10pm

All middle school youth are invited to join us as we visit Roca Scary Farm for an evening of fun, fellowship and frights! Hot dogs, chips, s'mores, pop, and hot chocolate will be safely provided at the campfire. As always, youth are welcome to come late or leave early depending on their schedule. Be sure to dress for the weather. Flashlights are always good, too! Please register so we can plan for food.

Event Info: Please plan to meet us at Roca at 5pm (campfire # 1) and pay discounted admission at the door ($23.50, includes Scary Farm Admission); let them know you are with Sheridan Lutheran Church to receive the group discount.
RSVP for 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat
Attention 7th & 8th Grade Families: RSVP today for the
Confirmation Retreat at Carol Joy Holling Center in Ashland.
The retreat is an overnight experience from Friday-Saturday; Oct. 22-23; 6:30pm-11:30am

This is a great time for fellowship, service learning and team building. Let us know if your child plans to participate in all or part of the retreat.

Participants will be asked to follow current Lancaster County health directives for the duration of the retreat. Caring adults are needed as well. RSVP by Oct. 17.
Attention 8th Grade Families:
2022 Youth Mission Trip
Early-Bird Registration now Open!
Trip Dates: July 22-30, 2021
Location: ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN
Cost: Early-bird (Through Nov. 14): $625
Regular (Nov. 15-Jan. 16): $675
Late (Jan. 17-March 1): $725
($150 non-refundable* deposit due at time of registration)

Fee includes transportation, hotel lodging, most meals, activities
some sightseeing, a group dinner, t-shirts, and more!

What is the ELCA Youth Gathering?: Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.

We invite your youth to join us for a life-changing opportunity to experience and participate in God’s work in the city of Minneapolis.

The trip is open to all current 8-12 grade youth.
Upcoming Events
Trunk or Treat
Wed., Oct. 27 | 6:30-7:30pm

Middle School Video Game Night
Fri., Nov. 12 | 7:00-9:00pm (no rsvp needed)

SAVE THE DATE: Nebraska Synod Middle School Gathering
Sat., Jan. 15
Join 200 Lutheran middle school youth from ELCA congregations across the Nebraska Synod for a day of service, workshops, music, worship, and tons of fun! Registration information coming soon.
View the Sheridan Youth Ministries Calendar below. 
We want to support your child in their activities! Complete this form to let us know what is coming up.
Ways to Stay Connected
Youth Ministry Social Media
Receive Youth Ministry info via text
 
We regularly send Youth Group information via text from 402-513-2305. To add your youth's number to our list, simply email Ian at i.hartfield@sheridanlutheran.org.
Also, please add this number to your contact list.

Please note: This is not Ian's personal cell phone number, it is just the number the church will use for event reminders and announcements.
Join the Sheridan Youth Facebook Group for more event and ministry information. This group is also a great way to connect with other families with youth at Sheridan.
Blessings!
Ian Hartfield
Youth Ministry Coordinator
402-423-4769 ext. 115
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