What is mission?

    When most people think about Global Mission, what first comes to mind is Christ's commandment in Matthew 28:19-10, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.  And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (English Standard Version) We use this scripture most often as our call to evangelize, to share the Good News, with those who have not heard it.  We focus on the call to teach them, and often go as though we have been sent with a peice of imperative information and our only call is to publicize this information.

     Mission is more, much more, than just information sharing.  Jesus reminds us in John 20:21, which is also considered a Great Comission, that "As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you." (English Standard Version)   If we do mission with the sole purpose of telling others about Jesus, and neglecting to treat them as Jesus treated those around him, we are disregarding the fact that Jesus sends us, as he was sent.  In practical terms, it means that our mission should be a reflection on Jesus' earthly ministry of love, compassion, relief, dignity and reconcilaition.  It also means that our mission must be grounded in worship, reading Scripture and prayer.  If we seek to model our ministry after the life of Christ, it is imparative that we not only study and meditate on the life of Christ, but that we are in worship and prayer.

     We invite you to join us as together we work to be the body of Christ, as we seek to represent Christ to those around us, not only teaching them about al that Jesus has commanded us, but also caring for them and treating them as Jesus has cared for and treated us.

To view our Local Social Outreach mission programs,  click here .

Be On a Team

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Connect with our Mission Community

Learn more about how you can serve on one of our any international and domestic Misssion teams. 

Week of Hope

Denver, Colorado

July 5-12, 2008

La Paz, Bolivia

August 16-24, 2008

Haiti

October 10-18, 2008

Is God leading you to serve?

Become part of a mission team.

Do you want to serve, but can’t go?

Be a mission shareholder.

Has God given you a heart for a specific location or people group? 

Be a mission team leader. 

Do you have questions about mission? 

Ask the Missions Director.

Are you thinking about long-term mission service? 

Check out these websites to find out about mission opportunities ranging from 6 months to years for professionals, volunteers, and even young adults. 

www.elca.org/globalmission

Missionate! Mission & Outreach Newsletter

The best way to keep updated on Sheridan's Mission & Outreach programs is through our occasional Mission & Outreach newsletter.  In each edition we will look at some of the exciting opportunities for outreach locally, domestically and internationally.  You will also be exposed to stories of those who have gone on mission trips and have served in local ministries.

Missionate! Archives

April 2008

March 2008

Read about what God is doing in and through people around the world.  Visit Sheridan’s on-line missions journal at www.sheridanmissions.blogspot.com

See the people and places we’ve been blessed to be in mission with.  

Take a look at our photo albums at www.sheridanmission.myphotoalbum.com.

Make a Difference through our Mission Partners

Tanzania AIDS Orphan Scholarship Project

Education is very important in Tanzania.  However, there are many  students who are not able to attend school because their families cannot afford the school fees.  Students who have lost parents to AIDS are especially not likely to attend school.  You can provide scholarships for AIDS orphans and enable students in Tanzania to live loving, productive lives.  Go to tanzaniaorphans.cfsites.org for more information on the Tanzania AID Orphans

The Bolivian Street Children Project

The Bolivian Street Children Project is a Christian social welfare organization that addresses the unique needs of street children in Bolivia and around the world. They work to uncover the potential of these children and make a lasting difference in their lives, one small child at a time.  The Bolivian Street Children Project befriends children on the streets of La Paz, Bolivia and provides relief services for them while encouraging them to leave the streets and enter one of their homes for former street children.  The Bolivian Street Chldren Project runs multiple homes and substitute families for former street children.  More information is available on their website at www.bolivianstreetchildren.org

Haitian Timoun Foundation

The Haitian Timoun Foundation is a non-profit organization with a simple, Christ-centered vision: “That ALL May Have LIFE!” All administrative costs are covered. That means, 100% of contributions go directly to help Haitian kids. We only partner with Haitian-run organizations with a proven track record, transparent accounting, life-giving missions, and impeccable ethics. In 2007, we offered grants and sponsorships totaling more than $200,000 in direct fiscal investment; and tens of thousands of dollars worth of donated services and “in-kind” investment. By 2011, the Foundation envisions growth beyond $1,000,000.  More information is available on their website at www.hopeinhaiti.org.

Support our Sister Congregations

Mudio Lutheran Parish & Karansi Lutheran Parish are located in the Kilimanjaro region of Northern Tanzania. As sister congregations, Mudio, Karansi and Sheridan partner to strengthen one another for life and mission. We mutually participate in one another's lives through prayer, study, communication, and the exchange of pastors, leaders, visitors, and resources.