Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
January 28, 2018
Lenten Schedule XX Ash Wednesday Worship
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 Mission Trip
• Trip dates: June 24–July 8 • Leader: Scott Koehn • Approximate Cost: $3,700 Some of this trip’s highlights include visiting scholarship students, distributing quilts to homebound members, teaching Sunday school, and seeing the progress of the new tablet program, medical dispensary and chicken projects. The group will also take a short safari to the Serengeti! Contact: Nicole at
[email protected].
Serve at Neighborhood Food Distribution
Tuesday, January 30 & 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
Valentine’s Village Party
Sunday, February 11 • 2:45–4:30pm The Tabitha Village is an independent living community for those 65 and better. Join us for a fun event of Cherry Pie & Ice Cream and Bingo. Fun for all ages … plus did we mention pie??? Sign up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
with Holy Communion Wednesday, February 14 • 5:15pm and 6:45pm
XX Lenten Worship
The Gift of Music It is a great privilege to have Joel Raney with us today as we sing his brand new anthem Hymn of Grateful Praise. The dedication line on the front page of the music reads: Commissioned for Southwood Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, in loving memory of Esther Schuster Rabel by her children in celebration of her love of music and the family’s tradition of singing praises to God.”
The Rabel family asked Joel to include the hymns Holy, Holy, Holy and Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow (Doxology). These two hymns have special meaning to the family: After Mom passed away, it made sense to honor her through the gift of music as she loved all things musical. When Esther was growing up, it was the Schuster family tradition to sing the doxology before holiday dinners. As we grew older and started our own families, we’ve continued the tradition. Singing the doxology brings a very special sense of community now to all the children and grandchildren as we realize what a great tradition Mom shared with us. When Pastor Michael asked Mom if she had a favorite hymn, she simply replied, “All of them.” Our dad, on the other hand, had a definite favorite, Holy Holy Holy. It was the one song you could count on Dad singing out loud and strong (and pretty much on pitch). We thought combining these two hymns in one anthem would be a really meaningful and lasting way to honor both of our parents.
—Dean Rabel, Lloyd Rabel, Patty Roseland, Cherie Stadler, Diane Raasch
P.S. We consider Joel Raney’s addition of “For the Beauty of the Earth” to this arrangement a divine, happy accident—it happens to be the song we sang at our Grandma Schuster’s funeral.
with Holy Communion Wednesdays at 6:30pm February 21, 28, March 7, 14, and 21 `` NEW! Pre-service Reflection Make your Lenten journey more meaningful. Arrive early, anytime between 6–6:30pm to experience a peaceful, candlelit space in the sanctuary for quiet reflection before worship. `` NOTE: We will not be serving meals or providing childcare during these midweek services.
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!) Meet in your home, at a coffee shop or call to reserve space at the church. 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]
402.423.5511
southwoodlutheran.org Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
Contact: Faye Koehn •
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Contact: Pam Dinneen •
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Vacation Bible School
Lutheran Marriage Encounter
»» When: June 4–8 or June 11–15 9am–12pm »» Who:
3-year-olds–6th grade
(entering grades for 2018–19)
Online student and volunteer registration will open Saturday, February 24 at 8am Paper forms will also be available at Education Station and Southwood Central. Children’s VBS Music Recording All 3rd–5th graders are welcome to participate. »» Rehearsals: Sundays, February 25 & March 4 at 11am Recording #1: Sunday, March 4 at 12:15pm »» Rehearsals: Sundays, April 15 & 22 at 11am Recording #2: Sunday, April 22 at 12:15pm Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events Contact: Denise
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Contact: Drew Jagadich •
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DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th grade
• 6th & 7th Grade: today at 8:30, 9:45 and 11am. Students will begin part one on the study of Communion. • 8th Grade: Wednesday, January 31 at 6:15pm. Students will continue our four-week study Baptized We Live.
Life and Lattes
February 23–25 in Grand Island Lutheran Marriage Encounter helps married couples celebrate their special relationship - and provides them with unique insights and tools to improve their communication for the long haul. The experience is a whole weekend away from chores, jobs, and kids to celebrate their love, learn a delightful new method of communication, and reap joyful longterm rewards for them, their family, and their faith journey. Apply at GodLovesMarriage.org
Prayer Team
Serve through your prayers! Be a vital part of Southwood’s Care Ministry and serve through your prayers. Complete the training at home and become part of this meaningful ministry. Contact Mary at
[email protected] for a training packet.
Ongoing Care Ministries
Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery `` Prayer Shawl Ministry—Feb. 7 • 6:30pm | Feb. 8 • 10am `` Renewed Hope—Feb. 18 • 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 is kind to everyone—it’s the ability to recognize the needs of others and take steps to meet those needs. Try these tips to show God’s love.
Tuesday, January 30 • 2:30–5pm. We will meet at The Mill (4736 Prescott Ave) and begin a study on the book of Esther. Bring a Bible.
ff Smile and greet people—even those you don’t know.
Youth Group
ff Make it a choice to be happy and treat others kindly, rather than waiting to react to them.
tonight • 6:00 pm We will begin Part 2 of Shema (Hebrew for Listen). Meal provided and bring a friend.
ff Identify a positive quality in someone and compliment what you see in them. It will build a new connection.
Kindness is a divine quality!
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 Led by Senior Pastor Greg Olson, you will hear our values and beliefs as a church and meet other people who are visiting Southwood. 2. Connect at Southwood Sunday, February 18 • 8:30am (or by appointment, for individual guidance) Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Southwood Singles
February 17 • 4pm Tour • 5pm Dinner Blue Blood Brewery and Robber’s Cave 925 Robbers Cave Rd. (near Hwy. 2 and Van Dorn) Tour admission: $10 (Due no later than Thursday February 15) Note: Robber’s Cave contains uneven flooring, low overhead, and narrow passageways. Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
Thursday Morning Women’s Group
Thursdays • 6:30 am • Join in anytime! Renew your sense of hope in today’s world. Join us for an 11-week study, Ephesians: Wholeness for a Broken World. See God’s plan to unite everyone and everything in Christ. Start your day with great conversation and form new Christian friendships!
SAVE THE DATE: Women’s Spring Retreat
Saturday, April 21 • 9–11:30am Living Gratitude with speaker, Evi Wusk. Watch for more details!
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
