Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
July Honduras Mission Trip
Interest Meeting TODAY • 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].
Teammates
Sunday School: Making Futures Bright Imagine going to school and not having school supplies—no paper, pencils, books, computers or tablets. Your classroom only has desks, a blackboard and chalk. This is very common in Honduras and Tanzania. Our Sunday School students have been imagining this and did something about it! They reached their goal of $5,000 to purchase tablets and technology to support our sister church schools! Southwood has partnered with non-profits to purchase technologybased curriculum that follows local government guidelines on a tablet or computer. Over 100 students’ educational experiences and futures will be impacted by the Sunday School project! Futures will be brighter!
UPCOMING: KIDS helping KIDS at Saratoga
Interested in learning more about becoming a Teammate and how one hour a week can make the difference in the life of a youth in our community? Stop by the café today to talk to a Teammates representative or visit lincolnteammates.org.
This spring, the Sunday School will turn their attention to the needs of our backpack school, Saratoga. They will be focusing in three areas:
Serve at Neighborhood Food Distribution
Birthdays are fun to celebrate! Activity: Make Birthday Packs (cake mix/frosting/ candles) for each child!
Tuesday, February 6 • 2:45–5:00pm (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
Mourning Hope
We are seeking volunteers to help provide snacks for the Family Grief Support Group on Mondays through May 20. Snacks should be delivered to the Southwood kitchen prior to 1pm on Sundays. Sign up 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.
Celebrate!
Learn
Crayons and Markers—all are needed items in a classroom that Saratoga teachers personally supply. Activity: Provide gift cards for teachers to purchase classroom supplies.
Snuggle
Do you have a favorite blanket or stuffed animal? Activity: Make sleep packs (pillow/blanket) for kids who don’t have beds.
Join the Sunday School students in making futures
brighter at Saratoga by giving a donation at Education Station or in the offering plate with “Sunday School Mission Project” in the memo. Help them reach their goal of $5,000.
January 14, 2018
Small Group Lenten Study
Final Words by Adam Hamilton Six weeks beginning Sunday, February 18 Enrich your Lenten journey by gathering with others to explore the meaning of Jesus’ dying words for our lives today. Sunday sermons will align with the six chapters in the book.
3 Easy Steps: 1. Invite others and gather weekly (you only need 2-3 people to form a group!).
2. Pick up a book ($10) and one DVD per group, including an easy-to-follow Leader Guide with discussion questions.
3. Let us know about your group and if you’d like guidance from one of our volunteer Small Group Coaches.
Contact Michelle at
[email protected]
Annual Congregational Meeting January 21 • 12pm in the Fellowship Hall
All confirmed, communing, and contributing members of the congregation are urged to join together for a celebration of God’s blessings upon Southwood, and to conduct the annual congregational meeting. At this meeting we make decisions about Southwood’s future, including the budget for 2018 and the election of new Church Council members. Included in your bulletin is the 2017 Annual Report. The Annual Meeting Agenda, finance report and supporting documents are separate this year—copies are available at Southwood Central.
402.423.5511
southwoodlutheran.org Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
Contact: Faye Koehn •
[email protected]
Children’s Music Workshop: 4–6 year olds
Monday, January 15 (TOMORROW) • 9am–12pm There will be music activities, craft and a snack. Leader: Deb White Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events Contact: Denise Makinson, Director of Music Ministry
[email protected] or 402.423.5511
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
Faith Stepping Stone: Communion Class
Sunday, February 11 • 12–2pm in the Fellowship Hall
Parents and students of 1st–5th graders are invited to this class designed to prepare your child to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion in worship. Upon completion of this class, your family can talk together to determine when to begin this practice. Sign up at Southwood Central or southwoodlutheran.org/events
Contact: Drew Jagadich •
[email protected]
DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th grade • 6 & 7 Grade: today at 8:30, 9:45 and 11am Parent Sunday. We will do a service project in the Fellowship Hall. th
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• 8th Grade: Wednesday, January 17 at 6:15pm. Students will continue the Baptized We Live study.
Life and Lattes
Tuesday, January 16 • 2:30–5pm. We will meet at NuVibe (4131 Pioneer Woods Dr) and begin a study on the book of Esther. Bring a Bible.
Youth Group
tonight • 5:45pm Meet at Southwood, to go offsite for a service project at the Lincoln Food Bank.
Contact: Pam Dinneen •
[email protected]
Renewed Hope
January 21 • 11am in the Group Room Feeling overwhelmed after the death of your spouse? Attend Renewed Hope on the third Sunday of each month, providing support with others with a similar loss. No registration needed.
Winter Home Visits Is winter getting in the way of attending worship? If you know of someone who is unable to attend church regularly and would like home visits, our Care Teams are available to visit and bring communion and be their link to Southwood. Contact Pam Dinneen at
[email protected]
Ongoing Care Ministries
Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery `` Prayer Shawl Ministry—Jan. 17 & Feb. 7 • 6:30pm | Feb. 8 • 10am `` Renewed Hope—January 21 • 11am
Caring 3 Tips for Everyday
Tips for LIving a More Merciful Life Mercy is God’s Love in Action! It is compassion or patience shown to others even when they don’t deserve it. It happens all around us every day. Mercy helps the hurting. Try these tips to show God’s love. ff Notice and take action! Look around to see those around us who may be hurting and do something. ff Reach out! Call, text, send a note—it’s never too late to let someone know you’ve been thinking of them and that you care. ff Offer practical help. When people are hurting, the daily tasks of life can feel overwhelming. Care enough to ease their load, scoop their driveway, take a pizza—put your love into action!
Contact: Jo Sheets •
[email protected]
Join Southwood
How do you become a member of Southwood? What is the difference between attending Sunday worship and actually being a member? Join us for these two workshops required for membership. 1. Discover Southwood Sunday, February 11 • 8:30am 2. Connect at Southwood Sunday, February 18 • 8:30am Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Thursday Morning Women’s Group
Beginning January 18 • 6:30am Renew your sense of hope in today’s world of broken marriages, shattered friendships, racial divisions, wars and so many other symptoms of a fractured world. “Ephesians: Wholeness for a Broken World”, an 11-week study, will allow you to see God’s plan to unite everyone and everything in Christ.
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.
Men’s Breakfast
Saturdays, January 20, February 3 & 17 • 7:30am We are studying Moses by Adam Hamilton. The study begins with a look at his unique birth experience, special life moments that defined him as a man, the Exodus, Ten Commandments, Wilderness Lessons, and to never forget to Pass It On. Hope to see you there!
Men’s Thursday Morning Study
Thursdays • 6–7:30am • Join in anytime! Join us for Re:Solution by Andy Stanley as we discover that the secret to becoming a better person has little to do with self-improvement. This can lead to your best year yet!
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
