Sheridan Ministry in the Lincoln Journal Star

The growing Sheridan ministry, Barnabas Community, was featured in the Sept. 8 edition of Lincoln Journal Star.
The Sheridan's Men's ministry made light work of the renovations that were needed to make the new rental space appropriate and usable for our needs, and now it's your turn.
Many hands make light work.The Barnabas Community Free Store and Gathering Place needs more volunteers, more funding, and more donations. To get involved, contact the Sheridan church office: 402-423-4769 or email your inquiry to info@sheridanlutheran.org.
To read the Lincoln Journal Star article, click here.

Have you seen the Garden?

The new Community Garden by Sheridan's Outdoor Prayer and Reflection Center has been a blessing all summer long. 

This is a pictorial timeline from Ray Swanson of how the garden has come together. There are many Sheridan folks to thank for making this possible. Hunter Sieckmeyer worked hard with lots of others and the Thrivent Caring Congregational funding as a part of his Eagle Scout project. Be sure to take some time to walk by the pond and see all that is growing.

1-15-2012            #4097    Site Selected





01-16-2012          #4115    Kevin Klink at work, AgSource donated the soil and water sampling and testing.




01-26-2012          #4116    More soil sampling






04-28-2012          #4244    Bob Terpsma brought his tiller to town and I was helped by Ben Paisley.





04-28-2012          #4247    The tilling is complete






05-25-2012          #4299    Four of the five plots have been planted (Hunter had been there and staked out the site and each plot).






06-07-2012          #4317    Corner posts as well as the metal posts are installed.  Lee and Janet Volker donated them to the project.  Hunter and his crew installed them.





06-14-2012          #4372    Fence and chicken wire has been installed.  






06-14-2012          #4373    Another view of the garden area with fence and walking path to each plot

06-13-2012          #0799    Ray Swanson is installing his trellis :)

Men's Ministry at Barnabas

These Superheroes -- members of Sheridan Lutheran Church's Men's Ministry -- are getting ready for their first work day at the new location for the Barnabas Community. They spent time today measuring and planning for this Saturday, Aug. 4, when the wall behind them, and others, will be coming down. Want to help? Email j.freye@sheridanlutheran.org 

Pictured from left are: Wes Oestreich, Ray Swanson and Pastor Jeremy, champions of demolition.

Barnabas is Moving!

Dear Sheridan Members and Friends,
Thank you so much for your support for the Barnabas Project, which we began with our mission partners nearly four years ago in the Belmont Shopping Center. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are moving to a new location about a mile away and greatly expanding our ministry, in continued cooperation with the People’s City Mission. I ask your support as we move forward with this exciting mission opportunity God is giving us here in Lincoln!...  Click here to continue reading this letter from Cheryl Stubbendieck, Barnabas Project Director

You can also visit our website to see the many ways you can be involved in this great ministry, or join us on Facebook for quick updates.

Updates from the Karansi School

Click here to see updated photos of the Karansi Primary School. Tom Gapp's words are true, "The progress is fantastic and such a blessing to the children of our sister congregation." Go to our website to see how you can become more involved with the Karansi School project.

Pastor Greg Update from Mudio

Today, Sunday, was a wonderfully full day. We left for Mudio to worship, and as has become their custom, they met us on the road with a brass band in the back of a pick-up truck and played as we drove up the hill to the church. It is humbling to be announced so boldly! (I have no idea how they can play their horns, let alone ride without falling off the pick-up, on such a bumpy road!)

I was able to get to know Mudio's new pastor, Christosia. He had been at Mudio for several years prior to going for more seminary training. He has now returned and is doing an excellent job. Everyone there says that he is very hard working and has helped the church progress.

After our three hour worship service and auction, Emilie and I were served lunch, including the traditional goat! It is hard eating something that is looking back at you, but we managed! It is an honor to be treated so well. After lunch we were able to get a tour of the Maize Mill that Sheridan's gifts had built. It is definitely an outreach to the entire community. I also toured their original building, which is in disrepair. I am hopeful that we will be able to support them as they renovate it.

Our final stop was to the home of our dear friend, host and ambassador to many Sheridan members, Saltieli Munisi. He and his wonderful wife, Helenna, hosted us for some conversation and fellowship. I was also able to pray for Saltieli's sister, Ufoo. Saltieli and Helenna are caring for her on hospice.

Well that is all for now. I can't wait to see all of you.

Peace, Pastor Greg

Update from Pastor Greg

Emilie and I just returned to Uhuru Hotel. All went very well with the climb and we summited well. The final day is the hard part and we made it to the top an hour earlier than the last time I climbed. Emilie was great - I clearly slowed her down! The conditions were excellent, although it was much colder throughout and brutally cold at the summit. When we get back to Nebraska, I'll be sure to post photos!

I'm very much looking forward to worshipping at Mudio tomorrow. It will be another mountain top experience!

Thanks for all of your prayer support!

Peace, Pastor Greg