Sharing Good News
Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
What difference can I make in the little time I have?
Southwood volunteers packed meals at Chapter 25 on a Saturday in February. In two hours, they were able to pack enough to feed 5,754 children. That’s a big difference. The next packing date: Saturday, June 17, 8–10am. Sign up at Southwood Central or southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Gathering Place Summer Meals Southwood is providing special BBQ meals for the Gathering Place this summer. Volunteer to help serve on Saturday, June 17 at 4:45pm. Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Tabitha Village BBQ
Sunday, June 25 • 3:30–5:30pm A fun summer serving activity for the entire family. Help with the BBQ Lunch plus fellowship with the Village senior residents. Sign up at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com or at the Mission Kiosk at Southwood Central.
Mourning Hope
June 14, 21 & 28 Provide snacks for group meetings. Snack donations should be delivered to Southwood’s kitchen Tuesdays before 12pm. Sign-up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Let Southwood be your source for Good News!
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ur church has so many good things to share. So many inspiring stories to tell. So many photos and videos of volunteers in action. Have you noticed them on Facebook? Chances are you might be missing them. Facebook decides what is important to show on your newsfeed with a complicated algorithm. It is hard to pronounce, even harder to understand! If you haven’t liked or visited Southwood’s Facebook, or if it has been a long time since you’ve clicked on our page you probably won’t see our good news. We want you to be a part of our good news! Visit our Facebook page. Like us, follow us and share our posts with your friends. We promise we don’t post too often! Each like and share leads to reaching more people and seeing more good news. So, check out Southwood on Facebook. Follow us to be sure you see our posts, and share Good News!
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June 11, 2017
in your e v i r Th Relationships … TODAY Single, Married or Divorced session 3rd
As a Christ-Centered Family of all ages ff Need new ideas to celebrate faith in your family? June 18 ff Ever get pushback when you try something new?
Hear experiences of others at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. Activities for children provided.
Sign up at www.southwoodlutheran.org/events
Women’s Summer Study
Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst Thursdays, June 22–July 27 • 6:30–8pm God wants us to live loved! Go to new places with Jesus and experience him like never before. Be reminded that we are destined for a love that can never be diminished, tarnished, shaken, or taken—a love that does not reject or uninvite. Cost: $15 Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events or at Southwood Central. 402.423.5511 • southwoodlutheran.org
[email protected] Mailing: p.o. box 22767 • Lincoln, ne 68542 Physical: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd. Lincoln, ne 68516
Contact: Faye Koehn •
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Contact: Jo Sheets •
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NEW! Facebook Family Bible Study
Renewed Hope
Spirit-Life Retreat
Watch for kid-friendly daily posts this summer with a Bible story picture and discussion question. Encourage your kids to take a picture you can post that reminds them of the verse along with why they chose it. Be part of a family faith online community! Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/southwoodlutheran
Parent/Child Summer Workshops Faith Stepping Stones Acquire resources to help you raise your child in a Christ-centered home. Attend an age-specific workshop with your child this summer to keep faith alive. Childcare provided for siblings. Grandparents welcome! Please register for the student’s grade in the 2017–2018 school year. 5th Grade
Worship
June 25 at 9:45am
4 Grade
Money Matters
July 9 at 9:45am
PreK/K
Communion
July 16 at 9:45am
3 Grade
Bible: Old Testament July 23 at 9:45am and New Testament July 30 at 9:45am
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1st Grade & Up Communion
July 23 from 11am–1:30pm
2 Grade
Ten Commandments July 30 at 11am
1st Grade
Serving
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August 6 at 9:45am
The complete schedule and registration for all classes is online at southwoodlutheran.org/fss or at Southwood Central.
June 18 • 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.
CareNotes!
Life can certainly have its challenging moments. Stop by a CareNotes display and find helpful, inspirational booklets on many topics. Looking for a specific topic… ask in the office!
Ongoing Care Ministries
Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery `` Renewed Hope—June 18 • 11am `` Prayer Shawl Ministry—June 21 & July 5 • 6:30pm | July 13 • 10am
Caring 3 Tips for Everyday Listening is Important
Have you ever heard “I Just Need You to Listen to Me” from a friend who is struggling? You may know you should listen, but all you really want to do is take the pain away. Listening is important. It allows others to verbalize and have a sounding board to work things through. It can also deepen relationships. To listen effectively: ff Identify your purpose. Listen, problem solve, give an opinion? ff Quiet your inner voice. Stop trying to problem solve and just absorb what they say. ff Be present. Listen with your full attention. Work to care about what is being said and remain engaged.
Contact: Drew Jagadich •
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High School Mission Trip Meeting Students/Leaders today • 6–7:30pm in the Youth Room.
Middle School Mission Trip Meeting Students/Leaders Wednesday, June 14 • 6–7:30pm in the Youth Room.
You can empower the person by silencing your urge to “fix it and make it better” and be fully present, seeking to understand as much as possible. That is truly showing you care!
24-hour Retreat • June 25–26 Get away from the busyness of life and spend personal time with God. Pastor Greg will lead this retreat, themed “Life with God.” You’ll enjoy the natural, peaceful beauty of the St. Benedict Center located just north of Schuyler, NE, and return refreshed and 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.
Prayers for the Middle School Mission Team
Strengthen and encourage the mission trip volunteers traveling to Kansas City this month through your prayers. Stop by Southwood Central to pick up a prayer card.
Ready for a NEW Summer Adventure?
Be a Sunday Morning Volunteer! Have you wondered what it would be like to be an Usher…or maybe a Café Host, Nursery Assistant, or Communion Assistant? Why not give it a try this summer? With summer vacations on the horizon, we could really use your help… even if it’s just once or twice! Contact Michelle Smith at
[email protected] or call 402.423.5511
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Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
