Devotion Writer: Pastor Greg Bouvier

Series: God is in Control | Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, 1:24-2:3

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Release Date: 01/15/2026 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier

God is in Control | Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, 1:24-2:3

Faith talk questions: Have you noticed more athletes talking about God in their interviews? What do you think about that?

How much control do you think God has in our world? How much control do you think God exerts in our world?

Date: 01/11/2026 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Pastor Sarah Ruch

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

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Release Date: 01/08/2026 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierStandalone Service | Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12Faith talk questions: Where do you look for God that works for you? Have you ever looked for God in places that did not work for you?Who has been one of the wisest people you have known? What made them wise? What wisdom did you glean from themDate: 01/04/2026 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Sarah Ruch

Standalone Service | Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Faith talk questions: How do you experience the time after holidays?

Do you notice when God is communicating with you?

Date: 12/28/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Faith talk questions: What are you preparing for?

Date: 12/24/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg BouvierChristmas Eve Family Service | Scripture: Luke 2:1-20Faith talk questions: What are you preparing for?Date: 12/24/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Michelle Oetken

Prophet Calling (Advent) | Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10 & Luke 1:46-55

Faith talk questions: Have you ever seen a new shoot growing from a stump? How does that new shoot show hope?

The passage from the Gospel of Luke, called the Magnificat, has been put to music many times. Do you have a favorite song/version of this

Date: 12/21/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Devotion Writer: Cindy Swanson

Series: Prophets Calling | Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Luke 1:26-33

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Release Date: 12/18/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor Greg Bouvier

Prophet Calling (Advent) | Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 & John 1:1-5

Faith talk questions: Is there something you wished for as a kid that you look back at now and realize that it wasn't possible?

Do you have great hopes for your Christmas and holiday family gatherings, or do feel like they are just something you need to survive?

Date: 12/14/2025 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE