Caring for Your Aging Parents Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
July Honduras Mission Trip Interest Meeting on January 14 • 11am in the Group Room Join us to travel to meet our sister church in La Ceibita Honduras. You will have opportunities to experience their culture, build relationships, build two houses, teach VBS, host a movie community night, visit homes (learn to make tortillas) plus much more! ¾¾ Trip Dates: July 21–28, 2018 ¾¾ Approximate Cost: $1,600 *Financial Aid is available for members of Southwood who are first-time trip participants. ¾¾ Trip Leader: Nicole Mroczek Contact: Nicole at
[email protected].
Serve at Neighborhood Food Distribution
Tuesdays, January 2 and 30 • 2:30–5:00pm (NEW TIME) Help hand out food to over 400 people in our community. All volunteers need to be at least 10 years old. Sign up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Southwood Food Distribution in Palmyra Saturday, January 13 • 11am–1pm
Help distribute food at the Palmyra Activity Center to people in the surrounding rural communities. Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Tanzania Scholarship Program
Make a difference in the life of a child. High School in Tanzania isn’t free. $62/month provides an education, room and board for a child! For more program information and giving opportunities visit: southwoodlutheran.org/tanzania-scholarship.
Attending the class Caring for Your Aging Parents was a tremendous benefit to me. My mother has Alzheimer ’s disease and my father was and is struggling from the burden of caregiving. They were losing the battle in their farm home. Learning about the resources available to help us navigate this life transition was a blessing. We all are faced with this reality— if not for a parent, for preparing ourselves and reducing the burden placed on our loved ones. My family engaged the service of one of the presenters whom Pam connected me with to help facilitate getting our parents to agree to move off the farm and into a supportive new environment. Having knowledgeable, experienced and emotionally detached support is a huge benefit in negotiating this transition. “There are so many There are so many resources available, resources available I never imagined even existed. Case ... Case managers, managers, Medicare, Medicaid, trusts, Medicare, wills, psychological counseling and Medicaid, trusts, facility placement resources are all out there. The few evenings of class were wills, psychological a great investment. Getting a personal counseling and link to further resources and a chance facility placement” to ask questions is a true opportunity to break the barriers of fear and ignorance, allowing us to move forward. We just tapped another resource this week to facilitate needed emotional support for mom’s transition to memory care. Members of our Southwood family I visit with every Sunday were going through similar issues. Just connecting to the support of others in my faith community is a blessing. I’d encourage anyone to take this class!
—Dave Steffen
Changing Places: Caring for Aging Parents (5 wks)
Thursdays 6:30–8pm beginning January 11. Led by Pastor Michael Ryan and Cindi McNair
Are you facing the challenging task of caring for an aging parent? Learn new ways to navigate this journey, with resources from community experts as well as emotional support.
December 31, 2017
REFRAMING
Learn to take better care of yourself and others.
Join Us Thursdays 6:30–8pm beginning January 11.
Visit southwoodlutheran.org/events to see all 5 class discriptions, register and learn more. Childcare and light snacks provided.
`` Mercy—God’s Love in Action (5 wks)
Led by Pam Dinneen. This class aligns with the January Sermon Series.
How do we show mercy and live a life with compassion for others? Based on the January sermon series, you will discuss, dig deeper and develop your own plan after hearing from Southwood members who share their stories of Mercy. Come be inspired to put God’s love into action in your life!
`` Daniel Plan (6 wks)
Led by Nicole Mroczek and Dan Noennig
Ready to start off the New Year by developing healthy habits? The Daniel Plan focuses on 5 Fs: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends! Invite God into your resolutions—it can make all of the difference!
`` Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (See Ministry panel for description)
`` DivorceCare (See Care panel for description) `` Changing Places: Caring for Aging Parents (See back panel for article and description)
402.423.5511
southwoodlutheran.org Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
Contact: Faye Koehn •
[email protected]
Sunday School
There will be no Sunday School today. Classes resume January 7.
Contact: Pam Dinneen •
[email protected]
REFRAMING
Faith Stepping Stone Baptism Class
Sunday, January 21 • 11am in the Meeting Room
Unwrap God’s gift of Holy Baptism at the Faith Stepping Stone Baptism Class. At Southwood, we ask that all parents who are having children baptized attend one of these classes. Sign up at Southwood Central or southwoodlutheran.org/events
Children’s Music Workshop: 4–6 year olds Monday, January 15 • 9am–12pm Leader: Deb White. There will be music activities, craft and a snack. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events Contact: Denise Makinson, Director of Music Ministry
[email protected] or 402.423.5511
Contact: Drew Jagadich •
[email protected]
DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th grade • 6th & 7th Grade: today no DELVE. Resumes January 7 at 8:30, 9:45 and 11am. • 8th Grade: January 3, no DELVE. Resumes January 10 • 6:15pm.
Middle School Ski Trip to Mt. Crescent Monday, January 15 • day trip
The registration cost is $75 for students and $65 for parents. Price includes equipment rental, lift ticket, transportation and lunch. Registration due date: January 7. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events.
Life and Lattes
Tuesday, January 2 • No Life and Lattes.
Youth Group
tonight • No Youth Group. Resumes January 7.
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`` DivorceCare (8 wks)
Led by Connie Arends and Dave Huber
Are you separated or going through a divorce? Does it feel like no one understands? Find help and healing through the support of others going through a similar situation. Colbi Schuster, a past participant of DivorceCare, shared the following about her experience. At the time I was divorced, I crawled my way through a lengthy maze of conflicting and confusing human emotions, certain I was the only one experiencing such a struggle. I had been divorced over ten years when Pam reached out to share Southwood’s new Divorce Care series. I declined at first thinking I had been divorced so long already—what good would come of it after all that time and was equally concerned I would re-open scars of the past. The next session that came along, Pam again reached out and I felt a gentle spiritual nudge, so I decided to give it a try. I thought, perhaps I could learn something new, or climb over the last remaining bumps that would carry me out of the past and into the present for good. The very first session, we watched a video that touched every corner of my heart. I had never felt so understood and validated. The rollercoaster of emotions I had been riding—were NORMAL! While no two divorces are the same, there are commonalities. Southwood’s divorce care class is a safe, private, caring environment offering much needed support for those experiencing this life changing event. As a result of attending the class, I’ve experienced healing and gained new friendships. I’m thankful for Southwood’s Divorce Care Ministry! Visit southwoodlutheran.org/events to register.
Contact: Jo Sheets •
[email protected]
Southwood Seniors
Wednesday, January 10 • 12pm Fellowship Hall Program: Building Resistance to Stress and Aging by Richard Dienstbier, Professor Emeritus at UNL. Learn how to enhance your mental and physical energy, sustain your mental abilities and optimistically approach life’s various challenges. Bible Study: Led by Pastor Karl-John Menu: Baked and Fried Chicken and sides, bring a dessert to share Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
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Thursdays 6:30–8pm beginning January 11.
`` Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (8 wks) Led by Pastor Karl-John Stone
Have you ever connected the dots between your spiritual life and your emotional health? Discover how to deeply change your relationship with God and live life with less stress and greater meaning. Visit southwoodlutheran.org/events to register.
Southwood Singles
Saturday, January 20 • 6:30–8:30pm Join us for card games and fellowship. Bring a snack to share and a beverage. Water and ice tea will be provided. Location: Diane Dannelly’s home near 40th & Pine Lake. More details online. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events or at Southwood Central.
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
