Bulletin

July 6, 2025

All Campus Announcements          Bloomington           Bedford          

ALL CAMPUSES

Round-about Closure

We have received notification that the round-about to the west of our Bloomington campus, where Rogers Road, Winslow Road and High Street meet near Childs Elementary school and the Rogers Family Park will be closed from May 27 to (possibly) July 14. This will affect your commute to SOCC Bloomington, especially on Sunday mornings. Please be aware of this as you plan your travels and allow extra time for alternate routes. We'll remove this notice when the round-about is open for traffic. 

 
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. 

Bible App Sermon Outline 

Bloomington Email Group

In an effort to get the right information to the right groups of people in a more effective manner, some changes are coming to the weekly Top Three Things email. Starting this August, we'll begin to send out a Top Three Things specifically for Bloomington. This will ensure that when you open the Top Three Things each week, you'll see the information you want and need to see quickly and efficiently. In order to facilitate this change, we need you to take a second and click below to subscribe to the Bloomington campus email group so you continue to see the information that's important to you! 

Bloomington Campus Email Group

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.  

Connect Gathering

Are you ready to find your people? Join us August 10 for our Annual Connect Gathering in the Fellowship Hall! During this open-house style event, you'll be able to meet Connect Group leaders, ask questions, find out more information about groups and join a Connect Group going into the fall! Come in anytime between 10:45 and 12:00pm! If you have questions, email Beth Long.

Discover Sherwood Oaks

Are you ready to take your first step or your next step in your relationship with Jesus? Discover Sherwood Oaks is the place to start! Join us today, July 6 in the Fireside Room (look for the orange flag in the hallway between the worship center and the Fellowship Hall) at 11:00am. No need to register; just join us! We'll talk about what that next step might be and how Sherwood Oaks can walk with you through those next steps! If you have questions about Discover Sherwood Oaks, email us! 

Family Field Day

Join us for a fun morning of bounce houses, field games, playground fun, snacks, drinks and more - everything you need for a fun, low-key morning of play and connection with other families. Come ready to laugh, relax and make some memories. We'll meet outside near door 4 (by the playground) from 10:00am-12:00pm (come anytime in that window) on August 2. It's free; register below. 

Family Field Day Registration 

Furniture GiveAway

The International Furniture GiveAway is almost here, and we need your help! Each year, hundreds of international students come to Bloomington to start or continue their education at Indiana University. Many of them come with little more than a suitcase. We want to help them make their home in Bloomington. Each August, we give away thousands of pieces of furniture... beds, desks, tables, chairs... and household goods... pots, pans, plates, utensils... to these students! And we need you to help to distribute it! Furniture GiveAway is August 17-23 and we are beginning to sign up volunteers for time slots! We need a lot of volunteers to make this a success! There are some great opportunities to lift and carry couches! If carrying furniture isn't your thing, there are plenty of spots driving a shuttle, preparing food, serving as a table host or a variety of other spots! If you've never volunteered for FGA, you'll find it's a blast! If you have, you'll know! Sign ups are open for this August!

FGA Volunteer Registration 

Foster Care Card Writing Event

The Deacons Ministry would like to invite you to a card writing event on Sunday, July 20, at 7:00pm at the Bloomington campus fire pit on the west side of campus. We will be writing cards to foster kids and learning more about how to join this ministry moving forward. Our High School Ministry will also be participating that evening. If you are passionate about caring for modern day orphans in our community in foster care, join us! S'mores will be provided! Click below to let us know you're coming! 

Foster Care Card Writing Event

High School Ministry Summer 7 Schedule Change

Due to the 4th of July holiday on Friday, there will be no HSM Summer 7 on Sunday night, July 6. 

High School Ministry Summer Service

High school students: Join us for two-action-packed days July 29 and 30 for our Summer Service! On Tuesday, July 29 we'll spend the day at Hilltop Christian Camp for a day of service! The next day, July 30, we'll spend the day taking on the roller coasters and rides at Kings Island in Ohio! We'll meet at SOCC to travel to Hilltop, then spend the night at Sherwood Oaks before heading to Kings Island. Cost: $60! Click below to register before this trip fills up! 

HSM Summer Service

High School Ministry Summer Study

All high school students are invited to join us for our Wednesday night Summer Study! Join us in Student Central from 6:30 to 8pm! We'll be meeting on July 9, 16 and 23. Come when you can. If you miss a week, no problem! Join us the next week!  

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.

Group Finder Page  

Middle Location Changes

Due to our upcoming remodeling of the Fellowship Hall starting on May 19, the Middle has moved to room 161 (near the stairs to Entrance 4) for the summer. If you have questions, contact Sarah Bynum or Grant Gardner. 

Preschool Openings! 

Fall Preschool will be here soon, starting August 18! We have some spots available for your child for this fall! If you have questions about Sherwood Oaks' preschool or want to register your child, visit our preschool website. 

SOCC Weekday Preschool Information

Pool Party at Bryan Park Pool

Let's beat the heat and make some memories together at the Sherwood Kids! Pool Party! Bring your swimsuits, sunscreen and friends for this fun summer swim party! We're covering the cost! Join us at the Bryan Park Pool on Wednesday, July 9 from 3:00-5:00pm. No registration needed; just show up and splash in! 

ServeFinder Event

Are you ready to find your people, your purpose and your place to serve at Sherwood Oaks? We want to help you do that! Join us on Sunday, August 17 from 12:15-2:00pm for our ServeFinder event in the Fellowship Hall! Our staff and ministry leaders will be on site to help you get connected and serving! Lunch will be provided and then you'll have an opportunity to hear about areas you may be interested in and take your first step to finding your place to serve! Check out the ServeFinder page below to see what opportunities await or click the register button to let us know you're coming! We are excited about helping you find your purpose, people and place to serve! 

ServeFinder Page    ServeFinder Event Registration

Summer Office Hour Changes

Effective June 1, 2025, the Bloomington Sherwood Oaks’ offices will be closed on Fridays for the summer. We will maintain our posted office hours Monday-Thursday. If you have questions, please email us.

Upward Soccer

Get ready—Upward Soccer is almost here! Practices kick off the week of August 11, with games starting soon after. Register your athlete(s) by July 12 for just $100. Each child will need to attend one evaluation. If you didn't attend the evaluation on June 20, please plan to attend on July 12 (10:00am–12:00pm at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church). We also need caring coaches and refs—maybe that's you! Click below for all the details and to sign up your family.

Upward Registration and Information

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. 

Bible App Sermon Outline 

Bedford Campus Email Group

In an effort to get the right information to the right groups of people in a more effective manner, some changes are coming to the weekly Top Three Things email. Starting this August, we'll begin to send out a Top Three Things specifically for Bedford. This will ensure that when you open the Top Three Things each week, you'll see the information you want and need to see quickly and efficiently. In order to facilitate this change, we need you to take a second and click below to subscribe to the Bedford campus email group so you continue to see the information that's important to you! 

Bedford Campus Email Group

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.

Pond Time at the Thompson Farm

Join us at Tim Thompson's family home for relaxing, fishing, fellowship and a pitch-in meal on July 18 starting at 4:00pm. Come anytime and stay as long as you'd like. Bring a lawn chair and fishing gear if you are interested in fishing! No sign up is required and this event is open to everyone! 

Sherwood Students Volunteer Information Meeting

Are you interested in serving with Bedford's student ministry, Sherwood Students, and want to hear more about it? Join Brandon Swango on July 20 after service for a brief informational meeting in room 101. There will be snacks and a time for questions. For more information, email Brandon Swango.