SheridanLutheran

New Sunday Morning Handbell Choir for 1st-5th graders!

Have you ever wanted to try playing bells? Have you done it before and can’t wait to get started again? Either way, or anywhere in between, a new session is starting on Sunday morning, September 14th at 11:00. Rehearsals will be Sunday mornings, September 14- October 12 from 11:00-noon. Then we will play at all 4 worship services on October 18/19. Please contact Julie Anderson at 423-4769 or j.anderson@sheridanlutheran.org by September 11 to register.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Construction of the Thrivent Habitat for Humanity house is taking place in the northeast corner of the parking lot. Volunteers are needed to provide lunches and for construction work. Construction crews work on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dean Christiansen at dean.christensen@nreca.coop.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Have you been worshipping our Lord at Sheridan? Are you seeking to experience the love of Jesus through a church home? We welcome and invite into membership at Sheridan all who seek to move to a deeper level of faith in their relationship with our Lord.
Beginning in September, the process for membership at offer “new member sessions” on a continued basis with new members joining six times a year. The sessions will begin on Sunday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. Prospective members will attend four sessions prior to joining; you will be able to attend either the Sunday or Wednesday session or a combination of both.
Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. If you have any questions about the process change, please contact any of the pastors or Lenora Hanna at 423-4769.

NEW CONFIRMATION INFORMATION A new fun filled confirmation year is fast approaching! Pastor Jeremy sent out postcards and letters to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with information about the upcoming confirmation year. If you or your 6th-8th grade son/daughter are interested in confirmation and did not receive a postcard or letter, please contact Pastor Jeremy at j.freye@sheridanlutheran.org or 402-613-6487.

Save the Date

November 6-8, 2008

Beyond Survival 4, a leadership conference at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE, will help you and your congregation Thrive Through Spiritual Leadership and Mission Outreach! You'll find this conference especially affordable thanks to grants from Wittig and Hi-Mark. More information will be coming your way, but you'll want to make room in your schedule now -- not only will you be treated to renowned keynote speakers, you and your leadership team will participate in new and engaging workshops throughout this uplifting leadership conference...designed to help you go Beyond Survival to Thriving Through Spiritual Leadership and Mission Outreach.

For information on featured speakers...or registration.

For a copy of the Brochure... Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6, Page 7.

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

$3,183,908 & 121 Pledges as of Tuesday, September 8.

Mark your calendars to share in the Campaign Prayer Vigil September 12, Noon – 6:00 p.m., September 13, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and September 14, 8:00 a.m. – Noon.

Branson trip

Join Pastor Larry & Sharon as they Ride the Waves of the Spirit with Noah this Holiday season in Branson Mo. November 20-23, 2008. Featuring THe Presley's, Twelve Irish Tenors, Doug Gabriel, Silver Dollar City, Showboat Branson Belle, and highlighting Sight & Sound Theatre, NOAH THE MUSICAL!

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