All Campus Announcements Bloomington Bedford
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Our Wednesday night AWANA/Sherwood Kids program is returning in the new year starting on Wednesday, January 8 from 6:00-7:30pm. SK! Wednesday nights is a program for kids ages 3 years through 6th grade. They participate in our kids' choir and AWANA. These programs will help deepens their understanding of God and His Word, do various service projects and prepare for choir performances. If your child(ren) participated in the fall of 2024, no need to re-register but if you are looking for your child(ren) to start the new year on Wednesday nights, you can find registration and information at the link below.
SK! Wednesday Night Information and Registration
Have you ever wanted to read the Bible cover to cover in a year. In approximately 10 minutes a day, you could! Join us in the YouVersion Bible app for a journey through the whole Bible in 2025! Click the link below to join the YouVersion group for encouragement, support and discussion! If you have questions or problems, contact Jim Clark.
Read the Bible in a Year Group
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Middle School Students: CIY Mix is a weeklong conference for Middle School students featuring fun, games, intentional worship and intense discipleship discussions. All students grade 6-8 are invited to attend. This year, CIY Mix will be held at Country Lake Camp in Underwood, IN from July 12-16. The cost for the trip is $464 but registerants can save $100 by registering before January 31, 2025. For more information, contact Sarah Bynum.
High School Students: Join us this summer at Johnson University for an amazing week packed with worship, time with God, relationship building and more! Cost for the event: $400. Register before January 1, 2025 and save $100! Click the link below to register. If you have questions, email Sarah!
Join us for the TCMI Costa Rica Project with CSF from May 11-18, 2025, as we partner with AMCA to serve families in San Jose's Los Gido neighborhood and work on outreach projects in the rural mountain jungles of La Cumbre. This trip offers a chance to build relationships and contribute to community development through hands-on projects. We’re seeking 10-15 participants with a heart to serve and a curiosity to learn about Costa Rican culture. The cost is $1,400, which includes airfare, transportation, meals, lodging, and medical insurance. Register by January 30, 2025, with a $100 deposit for this unforgettable experience!
Join us in March to walk where Paul walked and see where John lived on our Footsteps of Paul trip in March of 2025! This adventure will allow you to increase your faith as you see and experience things you read about in your New Testament. This trip is designed to grow your faith. Find out more, including cost, itinerary and registration, at the website below.
Are you struggling with grief or loss? We have a GriefShare support group that meets at Sherwood Oaks starting January 8 through April. Find out more and register below.
GriefShare Information and Registration
We believe we're better together! Your group of people might be waiting for you! Check out our groups page and take your first step toward finding your people.
Visit RAPHA International centers in 3 locations in Cambodia on June 6th- 16th! Tour facilities where young victims of human trafficking find safety, faith, restoration and training for secure and productive lives. Serve among staff and students with games, crafts, music and devotionals. Visit Angkor Wat, local markets, and street life in Siem Reap, Battambang, and Phnom Penh. Stay in top hotels with excellent meals, ground transportation, and insurance are all covered in the price ($4,200). Valid passport and entry visa needed, We'll help with that! Registration deadline is February 15th 2025. We hope to see you there!
Each of us have unique gifts and abilities! God wants us to use those abilities to help build up his church! Maybe you're gifted with singing ability or maybe your gifts are in working with children, we have a place for you to serve at Sherwood Oaks. Join us in finding your place to serve. Click the link below to get started!
Every Sunday at noon, starting January 5th-26th, students will have the chance to explore why we believe the Bible is true and how that truth shapes how we live. It's an exciting opportunity to apply God's word beyond Sunday services and prepare for the next step in their faith journey. Students grade 5th-8th are invited to engage with the middle school ministry, helping them grow spiritually and get ready for what's ahead!
Join us in shaping future Christian leaders across Eastern Europe and Central Asia! Serve at TCMI Haus Edelweiss from March 29th to April 11th, 2025, supporting seminary students in food prep, housekeeping, or maintenance. Engage with students from over 15 nations, forming lasting connections and hearing firsthand about God's work in their communities. All expenses, except airfare to Vienna, are covered. Registration ends February 15th. We hope you can join us!
Don't let the winter blues get you down! Come hang out on January 19th after the 11am service from 12pm-2pm for a time of silly games, warm soups & a healthy amount of competition! No need to register—just show up ready to bring your A-game!
Join us for a special Women's Ministry study group starting Wednesday, January 8th, with sessions at 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM (choose the time that works best for you). Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll follow Kristi McLelland on a powerful journey through Israel, exploring snapshots from the Gospel of Luke and visiting key sites like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Through teaching videos filmed on location, we’ll deepen our understanding of how Jesus’s ministry unfolded and how the Messiah brought His kingdom to earth for everyone. We look forward to growing in faith together—invite a friend for this unforgettable experience!
Women's Ministry Study Registration
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If you are interested in text messages about Bedford Campus specific news and information, text keyword: "Bedford" to 812.324.8644 to join our Bedford Campus texting group.
Join us January 15th as Wednesday night groups return at Bedford. Our kids will study the book of Matthew and learn more about Jesus' early ministry. Our Women will start a winter study called "Faith, Doubt and God's Mysterious Timing." We will be talking about what God is doing in the midst of times that feel uncertain or confusing. Thankfully the Bible is filled with answers! Find out more and register at the link below.
Bedford Wednesday Night Information and Registration
Bedford ladies: Join us for a soup and bingo night on January 13! Beat the winter chill and enjoy some great food, fellowship and bingo! If your last name is "A-L", bring a soup or sandwich to share. If your last name is "M-Z", bring a dessert to share! No registration; just join us.
Your continued financial support enables us to serve our communities and the world. *Note: On July 1, 2023, we started a new fiscal year.
In-person: 1504 | Online: 232
*We have changed how we track our online attendance. If you have specific questions about how this information is determined, email info@socc.org.
Total: $74,440.43
FYTD Over: $120,4324.65
*Recently we have made a change to how we report this number. This number now reflects the total amount over/under "budgeted giving" only. Previously, giving to the Dollar Club and special projects was included in this figure. We feel, however, that this was an inaccurate way to reflect our budgeted giving. The above number is amount above/below our budget projections for this fiscal year. If you have any questions, please contact our Business Office Manager Elizabeth Moore.
Thank you for your support.