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Contact: Nicole • [email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
402.423.5511 southwoodlutheran.org
Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
August 19, 2018
Mourning HopeWe are seeking volunteers to help provide snacks for their Family Grief Support Group from August 26–December 16. • Snack ideas: wraps/pinwheels, fruit or veggie trays, cold dips with
chips/bread, cracker or popcorn mix (think tailgating snacks).• Snacks may be delivered to Southwood by 1pm on Sundays.
Sign up at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Join Us for ONE Festival, Sermon Series and/or Small Group Study. See the front panel for more details.
Pick up your ONE book at Southwood Central. Cost $10.
Matt Talbot Tuesday, August 28 and/or Friday, August 31Volunteers are needed to:
¾ Serve the evening meal at Matt Talbot (2121 N. 27th Street) ¾ Provide cookies or cleaned, wrapped potatoes for the meal
Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Southwood Garden & Produce Donations ` Southwood Garden picking times: Sundays 12pm
Tuesdays 7am Thursdays 7pm
` Has your garden produced more than expected? Bring your extra produce to the lower-level Sunday School Entrance to be donated to the Food Bank of Lincoln. Donations can be dropped off during picking times.
The Desire to Live as ONESince I was a young child, I have been attracted to diversity and have considered it a positive thing. My first several years of life were spent in a small college town. The university had a large international student population. I was exposed to a variety of languages, foods, and customs.
I continue to seek regular opportunities to interact with those from backgrounds different than my own.
Therefore, when I learned that Southwood was going to use ONE by Deidra Riggs as the all church book study this fall, I was elated and immediately began reading the book. I was prepared to extend my efforts toward helping others and welcoming those different from myself.
What I wasn’t prepared for was how much this book really challenged and changed me. Each chapter presented ideas and issues that caused me to prayerfully reflect.
One aspect that impacted me was how the author stressed our task is to advocate for and love all people. This includes those who hold beliefs or perform actions that, because of our own views, may seem outrageous or malicious.
All people were created in God’s image. Our task is to work on understanding the current system and identifying ways to listen to one another so we can truly change things, not to focus on the condemnation of individuals or groups because of their beliefs or actions. The author contends that is how we will truly eliminate evil in the world and live according to God’s will as a people who are truly ONE.
—Deborah Ring
Sunday School and DELVE Registration NOW Open: southwoodlutheran.org
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. X Sunday School registration for 3-year olds through 5th grade X DELVE (Confirmation) registration for 6th–8th graders
ONE This fall, 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.
` ONE Festival Sunday, September 16 • 5–7pm
y Free Dinner y Family Activities y Small Group Information on ONE: Unity in a Divided World y Meet the Author Deidra Riggs
` ONE Sermon Series begins September 16. Deidra Riggs will join us as our guest speaker that day.
` ONE Small Group Study begins the week of September 16. Current Small Groups resume or join an onsite option:
y Thursdays at 12pm—bring a sack lunch y Thursdays at 6:30pm—with childcare and snack/dessert y Thursdays at 6am—Men’s Group y Thursdays at 6:30am—Women’s Group
Start reading today! Pick up your ONE book at Southwood Central. Cost $10.
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 Spring 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!
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Contact: Pam Dinneen • [email protected]
Renewed Hope TODAY •11am in the Group RoomFeeling overwhelmed after the death of your spouse? Remembering our spouses is something we do all the time—sharing our stories and memories is both comforting and healing. Please join us!
Did You Know? Southwood and Clinic with a Heart are partnering to offer a new financial class this fall. Pick up a flyer at Southwood Central to learn more about “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-by World.”
Ongoing Care Ministries Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery
` Renewed Hope—today • 11am ` Prayer Shawl Ministry—Sept. 5 & 19 • 6:30pm | Sept. 13 • 10am
Contact: Jo Sheets • [email protected]
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
Contact: Faye Koehn • [email protected]
Summer Care Tips—Highlighting Our Library ResourcesStop in the Group Room (next to the Nursery) to find additional resources available on these topics!
Financial Many people fall on hard times financially throughout their lifetime. Helping a friend in financial need requires good judgment. It can complicate a friendship, so be careful with your words and actions.
f Listen without judgment—provide emotional support. Be cautious about offering advice.
f If they ask for money, consider if you can personally afford it. If so, make it a gift rather than a loan, so no repayment is expected.
f Offer help that doesn’t involve money—repairs, errands, meals, or child care.
Financial difficulties can also cause isolation and embarrassment—arrange some social outings that are free.
Resource: http://bit.ly/2w78pb6
3 Tips for Caring Everyday
Sing & Serve Music Ministry Kick-off EventWednesday, August 22 • 6–8pm • Fellowship HallCome celebrate how music connects us to our mission to be Christ in the world! We will gather to sing songs about feeding the hungry and then pack food for Chapter 25—a ministry that shares food with the hungry around the world. We will close with a time of fellowship. Families including children of all ages are welcome! Register at southwoodlutheran.org/eventsContact: Denise • [email protected].
Contact: Drew Jagadich • [email protected]
Calling all DELVE Volunteers!!Make a difference in middle school students’ lives by being a faith mentor to our DELVE students. Lead group discussions and build relationships. Training and easy-to-use curriculum provided. One hour per week during the school year, with occasional weeks off.
` Sundays, starting September 16 at 8:30, 9:45 or 11:00am 6th & 7th grade students
` Wednesdays, starting September 12 at 6:15pm 8th grade students
If you can help, contact Drew at [email protected].
Children & Youth Education Start Dates Registration is required. Visit southwoodlutheran.org for more details.
Sunday School • 3-years old through 5th grade • Classes begin September 9 at 8:30, 9:45 or 11am
DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th Grade • 6th & 7th Grade: Classes begin Sunday, September 16
Class times are at 8:30, 9:45 or 11am• 8th Grade: Class begins Wednesday, September 12
6:15–6:45pm supper/fellowship and 6:45–7:45pm class time
Southwood Singles Fall KickoffSunday, September 9 • 5:30–8pm in the Youth RoomBuild new relationships and reconnect with old friends competing in “Minute to Win It” challenges. Pizza, water and lemonade will be provided. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Choosing Joy hosted by the Southwood SeniorsWednesday, September 12 • 12–2pm in the Fellowship HallSpend your lunch break hearing a message that will help you find joy in every situation! Join the Southwood Seniors as they host this special event. A Bible Study will follow the program.
` Lunch: Pasta Bar & Salad, Seniors bring a dessert to share ` Speaker/Program: Choosing Joy with Joy Huber, author of
Cancer with Joy.Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Serving Opportunities: Sunday School
` Large Group Leaders help tell Bible stories through puppets, drama and music.
` Sunday School Teachers work with a small group of students to apply Bible stories to their daily lives.
Is God calling you to serve? Please contact Faye or Deb at 402.423.5511 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Fall Choir Rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 29Denise Makinson, Director of Worship/Music [email protected]
` Southwood Ringers at 6:30pm (Sanctuary) ` Senior Choir at 7:30pm (Choir room) ` Men’s Chorus at 8:30pm (Choir room)
Everyone welcome. Bring a friend!
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` Taking care of your money is only 20% head knowledge; the other 80% is behavior. The best way to change the behaviors is to sit with your family and work through it together.
` God expects you to make wise choices with what He has given you—that is your responsibility.
Scriptures ` Ecclesiastes 5:10—Those who love money
will never have enough.
` Matthew 6:31-34—Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’
` Philippians 4:19—God will supply every need according to his riches.
` Matthew 6:26—God provides for the birds of the air and will provide for you.
` Matthew 24:46–47—God wants us to be faithful with our money.
PrayerHeavenly Father, I bring my money to you; help me to use it as you see is right. Help me not to be greedy with it, thinking I need it more than others. Help me be generous with what you have given me so that I may help those in need. Teach me to be a good steward of what you have entrusted to me and help me to remember that all that I have is yours. Amen.
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