Bulletin
April 13, 2025
All Campus Announcements Bloomington Bedford
ALL CAMPUSES
Easter : Bloomington
Join us this year as we celebrate Easter together! We'll have three identical services on Sunday, April 20 at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am. If you are able, join us for our 8:00am service to allow for more room at our (typically fuller) 9:30 and 11:00am services. Sherwood Kids will be available during the 9:30 and 11:00am services only. Additionally, activity bags will be available for those children visiting the Worship Center on Easter Sunday. Visit our Easter website for more information about Easter Sunday.
Easter : Bedford
Join us at our Bedford Campus for our Easter Sunday service on April 20 at 10:00am. There will be no Sherwood Kids at the Bedford campus on Easter Sunday; kids are welcome to worship with their families. If you want to join us for sunrise, we'll have a brief sunrise service at 6:45am outside. Visit our Easter website for more information about Easter Sunday.
Journey to the Cross - Passion Week Podcast
Step away from the noise and walk with Jesus through His final days in our Guided Journey to the Cross podcast. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, each section leads you through the key moments of Passion Week—from the Triumphal Entry to the quiet of the tomb. Whether you're at home, in the car, or on a walk, this is a sacred space to prepare your heart for Easter and rediscover the hope of resurrection. The podcast will be available Sunday afternoon everywhere you get podcasts. Click the link below to subscribe.
BLOOMINGTON:
Bible App Sermon Online
Follow along online this weekend! Download the free YouVersion Bible app and click the 'events' tab in the lower right corner to find us on the map or click the link below to go directly to this weekend's outline.
Bloomington Campus Text Messages
If you are interested in text messages about Bloomington campus specific news and information, text keyword: East to 812.324.8644 to join our texting group.
College & Young Adult End of Year Celebration
It’s hard to believe the school year is already wrapping up! As finals draw near, take some time to relax and celebrate with us at our College and Young Adult End-of-Year Celebration. Join us on April 27th in the Fellowship Hall, right after the 11 o’clock service, for an afternoon of fun, music, and a chance to show off your karaoke skills as we honor our amazing graduating seniors. No need to RSVP!
DivorceCare
If you are hurting from divorce or separation, you don’t have to go through it alone! Our group will begin meeting on Monday, April 14 from 6:30- 8:30PM in Room 222. We are a biblically-based Christ-centered program that helps bring healing to our members. There is also an Online Support Group that begins on Thursday, April 17 From 6:30-8:30PM via Microsoft Teams. Register below. Contact Dorothy Lenard at 812.325.2058 for more information. Something brand new for survivors of divorce: "Made For More." This group has done the work and made it to the other side of the major transition a divorce brings. Join us in Room 202 on Mondays from 6:00-8:00PM starting on April 14.
Good Friday
Join us Friday night, April 18 for our Good Friday service at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come and join us for a time of quiet reflection, worship and communion leading into the Easter weekend as we focus on and remember Jesus' sacrifice.
Groups
We believe we're better together! Your group of people might be waiting for you! Take your first step toward finding your people by checking out our groups page below or contacting our Groups Ministry Leader, Beth Long.
FGA Spring Furniture Round-Up
The International Furniture Drive is almost here, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to assist with furniture pick-ups on select dates from May through July. We’re also collecting household goods from April 27 to August 17—these can be placed in bins near the church’s main lobby. Whether you’d like to donate furniture, household items, or volunteer for a round-up day, click the link below to get started!
Life After High School
We are excited to host a conversation with high school seniors and their parents or guardians on April 13th, starting at 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall, following the 11:00 AM service. In partnership with local college ministries, we've prepared a valuable opportunity to help students transition from high school and continue developing their personal faith. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by emailing Sarah Bynum.
ServeFinder
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!
Student Ministry Schedule Changes
On Easter Sunday, both The Middle, our Sunday morning Middle School Ministry event, and the 6, our Sunday night High School Ministry event, will not meet due to the holiday. Both will return on Sunday, April 27.
BEDFORD:
Bedford Bible App Sermon Online
Follow along online this weekend! Download the free YouVersion Bible app and click the 'events' tab in the lower right corner to find us on the map or click the link below to go directly to this weekend's outline.
Bedford Campus Text Messages
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.
Maundy Thursday - A Communion Service
Sherwood Oaks will hold a Maundy Thursday service at our Bedford campus on April 17th at 6:30pm. No need to sign up, just show up and prepare heart for Easter with our worship team through a time of both music and scripture reading!
Redemption Game Night
Join us for Redemption Game Night at Sherwood Oaks Bedford—first Friday of every month at 6:00 PM! This fun and strategic Christian card game is perfect for teens and adults. Hosted by Andy Fish and Brandon Swango, it’s a great way to learn, play, and connect with others!
Sunrise Service
Join us outside on Easter Sunday morning at sunrise for a brief service at 6:45am. Please dress appropriately for being outside. This service will last approximately 30-45 minutes.
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Study
Men, join Allen Burris each Wednesday in April from 6:00-7:00 PM in Bedford for a transformative class. We are all busy, and for many of us, it may feel like we can’t remember the last time we truly rested or had free time. Our busyness often seems productive, but it can become a toxic distraction, draining our spiritual, physical, and emotional energy. It might feel like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. This class will dive into John Mark Comer's book through short videos, table discussions, and practical applications. Instead of allowing our calendars and screens to dictate our lives, we will explore how Jesus offers us a new rhythm of life—one rooted in peace and joy.
Weekend Attendance and Giving Update
Your continued financial support enables us to serve our communities and the world. *Note: On July 1, 2024, we started a new fiscal year.
Attendance 04/06/2025:
In-person: 1890 | Online: 281
*We have changed how we track our online attendance. If you have specific questions about how this information is determined, email info@socc.org.
February 2025 Offering Update:
Monthly Given: $306,882.58 | Monthly Under: $62,447.92
Yearly Given : $3,079,350.87 | Yearly Over: $124,706.87
Dollar Club: $12,448.18
Starting on February 1, 2025, we are making an adjustment to how we report our weekly financial giving. We will not be sharing weekly numbers in terms of giving totals. We recognize that offering styles and rhythms have changed drastically in the last decade or so. Therefore, weekly numbers tend to fluctuate in a way that's unhelpful in seeing our church's overall giving health. In response to this, we will share a monthly financial and giving snapshot on the first Friday of every month that reflects the previous month's giving and budget numbers. We hope that will give a more accurate picture of how our giving has supported the ministry of Sherwood Oaks. If you have any questions, please contact our Business Office Manager Elizabeth Moore or email info@socc.org.
Current Financial Update: February 2, 2025
Thank you for your support.