Bulletin
May 18, 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) June 14. This will affect your commute to SOCC Bloomington, especially on Sunday mornings June 1, 8 and possibly 15. 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.
Sherwood Oaks Annual Family Meeting
Join us Sunday night, May 18 for our Annual Family Meeting from 6:30-8:00pm in the Bloomington Worship Center. Bring a dessert to share and plan to enjoy some fellowship in the lobby before attending the meeting. We'll be sharing ministry vision for the next year and present and vote on the 2025-2026 budget. Our Bedford campus will be voting on the annual budget during the 10:00am worship service on May 18 and is invited to attend the meeting at Bloomington campus on Sunday evening. If you have questions, please email us. Click below to download the 2025-2026 Budget Proposal/Comparison.
2025-2026 Ministry Budget Proposal
Unshakable Series Resources
Starting on Sunday, April 27, we will begin a series called "Unshakable" on the book of Revelation. Many people approach the book of Revelation with fear or confusion, seeing it as a mysterious puzzle to decode. But Revelation was never meant to be a book of hidden riddles—it is a message of hope, written to strengthen and encourage the church in difficult times. In this series, we will simplify the big picture of Revelation and see how its message calls us to stand firm in Christ, no matter what pressures we face. Each week, we will uncover a key theme that helps us live with unshakable faith in an ever-shifting world. We have created a webpage to provide some background information and resources for further and deeper study. Click the link below to find those resources.
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.
The 6 Schedule Changes
As we move through the month of May, our Sunday night High School Ministry gathering has a bit of a time shift. This weekend, May 18, they will meet at 6:30pm. They won't meet next weekend May 25 due to Memorial Day weekend and then on June 1, they move to 7:00pm. If you have questions, contact Sarah Bynum.
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.
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 Skate Day
The first of Sherwood Kids! summer family events is coming up soon! The whole family and any friends you'd like to invite are invited to Western Skateland (off 17th street) for a Family Skate Day on June 8 from 1:00-3:00pm. We are renting out the whole rink for skating fun! This will be a great chance to connect, play and share some summer fun together. Register below so we know you're coming!
FGA Spring Furniture Round-Up
The International Furniture Drive Spring Collection is almost here, and we need your help! As many students graduate or move out from apartments in Bloomington, we are able to receive their furniture. 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!
God Owns It All : Financial Classes
Are you ready to experience peace and clarity in your finances? God Owns It All is a practical, Bible-based class that will help you discover God’s perspective on money and how to manage it faithfully. Through engaging teaching from financial expert Ron Blue (who attends Sherwood Oaks), this course will guide you in topics like budgeting, debt, giving, saving, and investing—all rooted in the truth that God owns everything, and we are His stewards. Join us starting May 28 through July 2 6:00-7:30pm in the Fireside Room. Click the link below to register. The purchase of a workbook is necessary and information will be sent to you following registration to get you started. This 6-week study will help you apply timeless principles to everyday money questions and find contentment and confidence in your finances.
Graduation Sunday
Sherwood Oaks Bloomington will be honoring our high school graduates on Sunday, June 1 at all three services. We want to include your senior. Please send contact Sarah Bynum by May 22 with your information and photos of your graduate to be included.
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.
Middle Schedule and Location Changes
The Middle, our Sunday morning Middle School Ministry gathering, will meet on May 18 and then not on May 25 due to Memorial Day. Due to our upcoming remodeling of the Fellowship Hall starting on May 19, the Middle will move to room 161 (near the stairs to Entrance 4) on June 1. If you have questions, contact Sarah Bynum or Grant Gardner.
Promotion Sunday
Sunday, June 1 will be Promotion Sunday for all grades and ages of children and students at SOCC Bloomington. If you have any questions about where you child or student should be going, please contact April Harper or 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!
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!
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 on June 14 or 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.
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.
Class 101
Are you new to Sherwood Oaks Bedford and wondering what we believe or maybe have questions? Join us for SOCC Class 101 on May 18 from 11:30-12:00pm. We'll meet in room 101 and share information about our church and answer any questions you have about your next steps or how to connect. No need to register; just join us!
Graduation Sunday
It's almost that time of the year again: the time when we recognize and celebrate our high school seniors and their graduation! If you have or you are a high school senior who is graduating, we want to celebrate you. We'll be celebrating our graduates on Sunday, May 25th. Please contact Brandon Swango and provide the graduate's name, parents' name(s), high school attended, future plans, baby photo and senior photo as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact Brandon!
Promotion Sunday
Sunday morning, June 1, all our children and students will be moving up to their new grades and classes! If you have any questions about what class your child or students will be in or where they meet, please contact Andrea Conrad or Brandon Swango.
Senior/Retiree Breakfast
Join us June 8 at 8:30am, prior to service, for a Senior/Retiree breakfast! All seniors/retirees are welcome and invited. If you plan to join us, sign up on the sheet in the lobby.
Women's Spring Mill Pitch-In
SOCC Ladies join us on May 28 for a Women's Ministry Pitch-In at Spring Mill State Park starting at 5:30pm. We will meet at the village. Bring something to share and a friend! No need to register; just join us.
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 05/11/2025:
In-person: 1779 | Online: 228
*We have changed how we track our online attendance. If you have specific questions about how this information is determined, email
April 2025 Offering Update:
Monthly Given: $321,763.46 | Monthly Under: $47,567.01
Yearly Given : $3,723,645.60 | Yearly Over: $30,340.60
Dollar Club: $18,271.46
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 .
Join us in giving to Sherwood Oaks
Current Financial Update: May 4, 2025
Thank you for your support.