The Sheridan Headlight

12/16/2024

12/08/2024

A huge THANK YOU to everyone that stopped by our tree while we were at Christmas on the Square. But, we still need everyone's help.

We have around 3️⃣0️⃣ angels whose siblings were adopted tonight leaving them behind.
Please help if you can.

Merry Christmas!!

12/06/2024

HOW CAN YOU ADOPT?
You can come by the office at 1685 HWY 270 East and pick from the tree or you can let us know what age, gender and how many angels you want and we can text them to you. 870-942-7373 or message us on FB.
CAN YOU JUST MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION?
Yes. We use that money to fill bags with clothes and toys.
HOW MUCH DO PEOPLE USUALLY SPEND PER ANGEL?
Whatever your budget will alow you to do. From what adopters have told us, $200-300 is an approximate amount spent depending on the angels age. We do not require nor ask adopters to spend a certain amount, but we do make sure all angel bags leave with a mininum of two outfits, a coat, pair of shoes, socks, underwear and three to four of their wishes.
DO YOU HAVE TO GET EVERYTHING ON THE LIST?
No. We put as many wishes down as we can to give you, the adopters, a wide variety of items and it gives you a good idea what the child is like. We fill all bags with a mininum of two outfits, a coat, pair of shoes, socks, underwear and three to four of their wishes.
WHAT IS ON THEIR LIST AND HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO BUY?
You will get an ornament with the child's age, gender, sizes and wishes typed on the back. The wishes vary but most are fairly simple. We do not put game systems, phones, tablets, etc on there. However, we do put down games, bikes, and other similar gifts.
DO THE ITEMS HAVE TO BE NEW?
Yes. But, if you have clothes and toys you would like to donate, it can be taken to Kathy's Closet. All proceeds made from Kathy's Closet helps fund our Women's Shelter.
WHO ARE YOU ADOPTING?
You are adopting children from Grant County or attend Sheridan Schools. All angels parents go through an application process and income verification.
ARE THE CHILDREN ON OTHER CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAMS?
No, they can only be on one Christmas gift program.
WHEN DO YOU HAVE TO RETURN GIFTS AND HOW DO YOU DO THAT?
Gift return varies by date of adoption. We hope to have all gifts returned by December 17th. You will bring your gifts to the Family Resource Center, we make sure sizes are correct and mark through all barcodes then bag it all up and call the parents.
DO YOU WRAP THE GIFTS?
No, but you can include wrapping paper, tape, gifts bags and tissue paper.
DO YOU GET A TAX DONATION LETTER?
Absolutely!

FEEL FREE TO CALL 870-942-7373 OR MESSAGE US ANYTIME. IF WE DO NOT ANSWER, PLEASE CALL BACK.
THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!

12/04/2024

80 Angels are still awaiting adoption on the Grant County Angels Tree as of this morning. To help make their Christmas wishes come true this year and bring a little joy to these Grant County children Christmas morning, contact the Grant County Family Resource Center at 870-942-7373 to adopt an angel or simply make a donation.

12/03/2024

11/25/2024

Former Sheridan Mayor Joe Wise passed away Thursday, Nov. 21. Wise served the Sheridan community for well over 30 years. A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Sheridan Recreation Center.

Joe C Wise Jr. known as Joe to many, and to a few, he was affectionately called Peanut since early childhood went to sleep peacefully and woke in the arms of Jesus and other loved ones passing before him that included family his parents Joe Sr and Callie Betty, Willis

11/21/2024

APPLICATIONS END TOMORROW!

11/15/2024

NOV. 18 – 25: LOCAL DROP-OFF LOCATIONS OPEN FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Volunteers are collecting Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations are open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach another 12 million children in 2024 with the hope of Jesus. Arkansas has a goal of 225,000 gifts this year.
Shoebox packing is fun for individuals, families and groups! Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.
“Children need hope, and they need to know that they are not alone and God loves them,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Gift-filled shoeboxes open the door for us to share the hope of the Gospel with boys and girls around the world. Please pray that these simple gifts have an eternal impact.”
Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by City or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.

Grace Church
24300 US Hwy 167,
Hensley, AR

Monday, Nov. 18, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to noon
And 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24, Noon to 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

True Hope Church
707 North Main Street,
Sheridan, AR

Monday, Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. – Noon.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

Build-a-box online! The official place to build your Shoebox online for Operation Christmas Child.

11/15/2024

ANGELS TREE...

NEXT WEEK IS OUR LAST WEEK FOR APPLICATIONS.
Hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00
IF YOU WORK AND CANNOT MAKE IT DURING THOSE TIMES PLEASE MESSAGE US TO SET UP AN AFTER HOURS APPOINTMENT.

10/22/2024

Applications for Angels Tree will begin on November 4th and end on November 22nd.
Please read through the letter below for times and requirements you will need.

FOR ADOPTERS:
Please read the bottom for gift return dates. Also, if you know you would like to adopt this year and would like to go ahead and place your name down on an angel, please message us.

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US THIS YEAR AS WE ARE SHORT-HANDED.

THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

10/21/2024