Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
Stock the Shelves Tabitha Food Box Program
Donate pantry items for clients of the Tabitha Food Box program. Items include shampoo, body wash, laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels and facial tissue. Bring items to the Stock the Shelves table. Southwood volunteers will deliver the items with food boxes in April.
March Honduras Team Prayers
Today, a group of 17 volunteers from Southwood left for Honduras to visit our sister church. Stop by Southwood Central to pick up a “Prayer Card” for the team. Knowing that people are praying for the volunteers strengthens and encourages them.
Matt Talbot
Tuesday, March 27 and Friday, March 30
Volunteers are needed to: ¾¾ Serve the evening meal at Matt Talbot (2121 N. 27th Street) ¾¾ Provide 2 dozen cookies ¾¾ Provide 2 dozen cleaned, wrapped potatoes Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
July Honduras Mission Trip
¾¾ Trip Dates: July 21–28, 2018 ¾¾ Cost: $1,568.55 ¾¾ Trip Leader: Nicole Mroczek Join us for a fun week visiting our brothers and sisters in La Ceibita Honduras. Activities will include building two homes, teaching vacation bible school, hosting a movie night, learning to make tortillas and more! Contact: Nicole at
[email protected].
From Hope-Less to Hope-Filled One thing I was excited to do while in Tanzania was to give a scholarship to a new student. To see firsthand his reaction and to have a wonderful story to share with his sponsor. Then I met Emanuel. Just looking at his ripped uniform and ill-fitting shoes, it was obvious that he was in need of a scholarship. When I was able to look in his eyes, I saw how truly needy he was. He seemed broken and hopeless. Very quietly, and with his head bowed he shared that his father had passed away and a few months later his mother abandoned him. He was very grateful for a scholarship, but not able to show much emotion. It broke my heart. No child should feel this way. This was not the wonderful story I had planned to share. Later in the day, I met students that have been sponsored for many years. They had a brightness in their eyes and their smiles were easy to bring out. They spoke about the scholarship being a grace from God, and how knowing that someone loves them and supports them makes it easier to concentrate at school. It was an emotional day. But, I realized that this is what God wanted me to see and to bring back to sponsors. These students all begin with such sad stories of poverty, grief and hopelessness. And while the opportunity of education is life changing, the best change comes through what connects students with sponsors—God’s love and grace. So that is the wonderful story I will share. Southwood sponsors provide a scholarship for an education. God provides the love, grace and hope. I’m so grateful that it is my job is to connect them!
—Malissa Pauling, Mission Coordinator
Want to be a catalyst for God’s love, grace and hope? We have a waiting list. Learn how you can become a sponsor: `` Visit: southwoodlutheran.org/tanzania-scholarship `` Contact: Malissa at
[email protected]
March 11, 2018
Lenten Worship
Wednesdays March 14 and 21 6:00pm Pre-Service Reflection 6:30pm Worship Service with Holy Communion
Holy Week
Palm Sunday March 25 • 8:30, 9:45 & 11am Maundy Thursday March 29 • 6:30pm Good Friday March 30 • 6:30pm
Prayer Vigil
Friday, March 30 • 15-minute slots Pastor Greg invites you to sign up for a 15-minute time slot between 8am–6:30pm to come in and pray. Sign up: southwoodlutheran.org/events
Easter Sunday
April 1 Sunrise Service • 7:30am Worship Services • 8:30, 9:45 & 11am
Silver Linings Lunch
with author/speaker Kimberly Shirk Wednesday, March 14 • 12–1pm Ever yon Spend your lunch break hearing e W elcome! a message that will help you find the silver lining in every situation! Menu: Pulled Pork and sides Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
402.423.5511
southwoodlutheran.org Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
Contact: Faye Koehn •
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Vacation Bible School Registration is open for students and volunteers!
Grief Support Opportunities
Holy Week Spiritual Retreat
Students will discover their strength in God while attending Hero Central VBS. 3-year-olds*–6th grade (entering grades for 2018–19) *3 year olds by May 1 and potty-trained
»» Week 1 June 4–8 • 9am–12pm (wait list) »» Week 2 June 11–15 • 9am–12pm Visit: southwoodlutheran.org/vbs Paper forms available at Education Station and Southwood Central.
Monday 5-week group begins April 9 • 6:30–8pm Join us as we discover ways to find and experience hope in the midst of grief. Based on The Mourner’s Book of Hope, by Alan Wolfelt, this 5-week group will help you gain insights as you move toward healing. This group is provided by Southwood’s Care Ministry and offered at no cost to you.
24-hour retreat April 29 & 30 at Camp Carol Joy Holling Grief’s Second Mile—A retreat for beyond the first year. There is no timeline for healing after the death of someone we love. We each work to heal in our own way and at our own pace. This retreat will provide opportunities to express grief through handson activities and meaningful conversations. An overnight retreat, beginning Sunday at 3pm, concluding Monday at 3pm. Cost: $75, with the remaining paid for through Southwood Care Ministry.
Ongoing Care Ministries Contact: Drew Jagadich •
[email protected]
DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th grade
• 6th & 7th Grade: today at 8:30, 9:45 and 11am—Parent Sunday. We will continue our Lenten study on the Gospel of Luke. • 8th Grade: No DELVE. Resumes April 4 at 6:15pm.
Summer Mission Trips
• Middle School: June 20–23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota • High School: July 21–28 in Houston, Texas Informational Meeting for High School trip: March 18 at 12pm in the Youth Room Learn more at southwoodlutheran.org/youth
Life and Lattes
No Life and Lattes Tuesday, March 13. Resumes March 20.
Youth Group
tonight • No Youth Group—Spring Break! Resumes, March 18 • 6–8pm
Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery `` Renewed Hope—March 18 • 11am `` Prayer Shawl Ministry—April 4 & 18 • 6:30pm | April 12 • 10am
Caring 3 Tips for Everyday Quality Time
Strengthening relationships by spending time together is precious. When that isn’t possible, technology makes it possible to send pictures, call, and have face to face conversations over the phone even when across the globe. ff For a child—Get at eye level with your child when they talk to you. Show them you care with your attention and by letting them guide the conversation. ff For anyone—Take a trip together to the zoo to enjoy the simpler things in life, like a sunny day, a bag of peanuts, the amazing diversity of nature, and the company of your companion. ff For a friend—Invite them to coffee and listen to them and encourage them in their daily life. Nothing shows love like intentionality!
24-hour Retreat • March 25–26 Get away from the busyness of life and spend personal time with God. Pastor Greg will lead this retreat. You’ll enjoy the natural, peaceful beauty of the St. Benedict Center located just north of Schuyler, NE, and return renewed. Cost is $75 per person, which includes a single room and 3 meals. Limit of 14 participants. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events or call 402.423.5511. Registration deadline is today.
Women’s Spring Retreat
Saturday, April 7 (note new date) 9–11:30am Living Gratitude with speaker, Evi Wusk Brunch served, $5 freewill donation Gather with friends, old & new, to enjoy a morning of gratitude-filled inspiration. Learn how your life can flourish through times of joy and times of trial. You’ll be thankful you came! Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
Book of Faith Bible Study:
The Gospel of Mark led by Pastor Karl-John • 4-week study Thursdays beginning April 12 • 6:30–8pm The Gospel of Mark reveals how Jesus is God’s good news to us! We’ll explore four key questions asked in the first half of this gospel to discover the purpose and meaning of life in Christ. Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
VBS depends upon heros like you! Adults! Could you be a hero by helping during one of the two weeks (June 4–8 or June 11–15) or with preparations, setup, cleanup? You can sign up at southwoodlutheran.org/vbs or at Education Station. Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
