God Held My Heart Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
Global Mission Trips in 2019
Join one of these teams to serve, experience a different culture, enjoy amazing faith growth, plus meet new people from our sister churches and Southwood.
Honduras
• March 9–16 :: Sister Church Trip (LPS Break) • June 1–7 :: Dental Trip • July 20–27 :: Sister Church Trip
Tanzania
• June 23–July 8 :: Sister Church Trip
Stop by Southwood Central Mission Kiosk to express interest or visit southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com to receive more information and first interest meeting invitation!
Hurricane Response
Hurricane Florence has brought catastrophic damage. Lutheran Disaster Response is assessing the situation and coordinating with synods and affiliated social ministry organizations in the areas that are in the path of these storms. Please continue to pray for the people who have been affected by Hurricane Florence. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. To give to the relief efforts of Lutheran Diaster Reponse, please visit this website: https://community.elca.org/hurricane-relief
Serve at the Neighborhood Food Distribution Tuesday, October 2 • 2:45–5pm
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
Matt Talbot
Tuesday, September 25
Volunteers are needed to: ¾¾ Serve the evening meal at Matt Talbot (2121 N. 27th Street) ¾¾ Provide cookies or cleaned, wrapped potatoes for the meal Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Sitting in church going through the blue insert, I came across the DivorceCare announcement. I actually had been divorced over 10 years ago, now in my second marriage, but feeling hopeless. I was seeking knowledge and wanted to know what the church, my church, thought about divorce. My hunger to know led me to read the entire DivorceCare workbook the first night I received it. I didn’t believe in divorce and now I was looking at number two, feeling like a failure.
September 23, 2018
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Saturday, October 6 “As God held my heart in his hands to keep it from breaking, he brought people into my life to share things that I needed to hear.”
DivorceCare is based on a video series and workbook, and the material is then discussed as a group. The videos felt like they were geared toward my exact situation. They were real. We all felt like that after we watched and discussed them. Because of that, my group was able to share on a meaningful level. Now we have been able to share in each other’s success stories and we are still friends today! As God held my heart in his hands to keep it from breaking, he brought people into my life to share things that I needed to hear. Things that brought me joy, in small doses, and lifted me out of despair. I knew I was going to make it out of this with my heart repaired. I have been bathed in truth and a love that surpasses all understanding. Even if you are only thinking about it, come find out what God is trying to tell you. The leaders care so very much about you! Come find out how your life can be made new!
Annual
Humbly, Denise Marx Are you (or someone you know) going through a divorce? If yes, please register or forward to a friend who’s hurting.
8:30am Worship at Southwood 9am–12pm Serving 12pm Lunch at Southwood
Join us for a morning of serving! Volunteer opportunities available to serve at Southwood and in the community of Lincoln!
Sign up today!
Stop by Southwood Central today or visit southwoodlutheran.org
Legacy
Thursday, October 25 • 6:30pm
`` Annual Mission dinner/fundraising event to celebrate our current mission partnerships and volunteers. `` Learn more and register at UnitedforMission.org
QPR Training
(Question—Persuade—Refer) What You Do Could Save a Life! `` Wednesday, October 10•6:15–7:45pm `` Sunday, October 14•6–8pm Attend either session to learn a 3-step process developed by the QPR Institute for helping a person who exhibits the warning signs of suicide. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
DivorceCare
Join with others who are in the process of rebuilding their lives after a separation or divorce. Explore and grow emotionally and spiritually through this 8-week series. Mondays, starting October 1 • 6:30–8pm. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
402.423.5511
southwoodlutheran.org Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
Contact: Faye Koehn •
[email protected]
Children’s Music Workshop Monday, October 15• 9am–12pm All Kindergarteners—1st Graders are welcome to participate. There will be music activities, crafts and a snack. Leader: Deb White Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events or at the Southwood Central Kiosks.
Contact: Pam Dinneen •
[email protected]
Contact: Jo Sheets •
[email protected]
Fall Grief Groups Mondays, starting October 1 for 8 weeks
ONE Small Group Study
Join us for our next 8-week grief group based on Understanding Your Grief written by Alan Wolfelt. Take another step forward in your grief journey and gain hope and healing. `` Lunch group 11:30am–1pm (includes lunch) OR `` Evening group 6:30-8pm Register online at Southwoodlutheran.org/events or contact Pam with questions.
Your Marriage is Worth Your Time & Attention Contact: Drew Jagadich •
[email protected]
DELVE
`` 6th & 7th Grade DELVE today (8:30, 9:45, & 11am) we will begin studying ONE—Unity in a Divided World. `` 8th Grade DELVE Wednesday, September 26 (6:15–7:45pm) in the Fellowship Hall. Continue the ONE—Unity in a Divided World Study, focusing on language and how that affects how we love ourselves and each other! Dinner will be provided!
High School Youth Group TODAY • 6–8pm in the Fellowship Hall
We will begin our ONE Study, break into our small groups, and have fellowship together. Dinner is provided and invite a friend.
Life & Lattes Tuesday, September 25 •2:30–5pm
Meet at Starbucks (29th & Pine Lake) for coffee, fellowship and time to work on homework.
Follow the Southwood Youth Group on Instagram
@swlyouthgroup
The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter event is coming to Lincoln October 26–28. Events fill fast and pre-registration is required—don’t miss out! Apply now at GodLovesMarriage.org, or contact Randy & Jill Sigler at
[email protected] or 402.486.1342 for more information.
Ongoing Care Ministries
Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery `` Prayer Shawl Ministry—Oct. 3 & 17 • 6:30pm | Oct. 11 • 10am `` Renewed Hope—October 21 • 11am `` Prayer Shawl Blessing—October 24 • 6:30pm
Caring 3 Tips for Everyday Express Disagreement Respectfully
Staying calm is the most important thing you can do to keep a conversation on track. This can be a huge challenge when the other person may be getting heated. Consider these tips: ff Focus on the facts—they are much more convincing than opinions. ff Don’t make it personal—your goal is to present your ideas effectively, not put others down.
Southwood is excited to take you on a journey through ONE—Unity in a Divided World by Deidra Riggs. This is not just a Small Group study—it’s a movement that changes how we think, how we act and how we love others well.
It’s not too late to join a Small Group!
1. Register online at southwoodlutheran.org/events or stop by the Southwood Central Kiosks. yy Thursdays at 12pm—bring a sack lunch yy Thursdays at 6:30pm—with childcare and snack/dessert yy Thursdays at 6am—Men’s Group yy Thursdays at 6:30am—Women’s Group
2. Group Up! Invite 2 or more friends to join you once a week for 5 weeks at home or a coffee shop. We’ll provide an easy-to-use study guide and dvd teaching segments.
Pick up your ONE book at Southwood Central. Cost $10. Contact Jo at 402.423.5511 or
[email protected]
Love Kids?
We would love your help at Southwood MOPS 1st & 3rd Wednesdays•8:45–11:15am We are seeking loving responsible individuals to provide childcare for kids 0–5 during Southwood MOPS. Contact Jessica at 402.560.4741 or
[email protected].
ff Use ‘I’ Statements—softening your language can make a big difference to how it’s received.
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
