Contact: Nicole •
[email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
Serve at the Neighborhood Food Distribution Tuesday, January 29 & February 5•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
Salvation Army Canteen Saturday, February 2•4:10–8:10pm
Help serve an evening meal from the Salvation Army Canteen at the Gathering Place! This is a great opportunity for a family—4 volunteers are needed! Volunteers must be able to stand on their feet for long periods of time and must be 14 years or older. Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Suicide Survivors Group Meal at Mourning Hope Sunday, February 10
Support people grieving the suicide of a loved one by providing items for a meal. Provide enough for 20 people: main dish, side dish, cookies or bars. Sign up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran. ivolunteer.com
F Street Rec Center Saturday, February 16 • 12:15–1:30pm
Help serve a meal to children and youth at the F Street Rec Center. A great family activity! Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Tabitha Village Valentines Party Sunday, February 17 • 2:00–4:15pm
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
January 27, 2019
Poverty Simulation Event Thursday, January 31• 6:30–8pm
Providing Hope as a Caring Community Sometimes a small thing changes the whole direction of your life. I got a phone call from an old friend a few months after my husband Tom died unexpectedly. My friend told me how much a grief group at her church, Southwood Lutheran, helped her navigate life after she lost her husband. She told me a new session was starting the next week and even offered to attend the first meeting with me. I did go. There on that Wednesday afternoon I was offered food to share and people that understood what I was going through. They were willing to tell their stories and listen to mine. Pam Dinneen was our facilitator. Pam welcomed our brokenness. Through that difficult time, we went from sad strangers to people who became a different kind of family. We cried with each other and encouraged each other. We knew the work of incorporating that grief into our new lives was ours to do, but we knew there was support from our group, our leader, and a broader group—the church of Southwood. The group that met for those 8 weeks still continues to meet for lunch and laughter and maybe a few tears every Wednesday. The church is still there to help me, from Drew and his merry band of leaf raking youth, to the beautiful Healing Prayer Service held on Wednesday nights every few months. I will always be so grateful for how people at Southwood show they care.
—Carol Reents
Know someone who is grieving the death of a loved one? Extend an invitation—be a Caring Community! Grief Groups are starting March 11 See inside Care panel for more details.
Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. But unless you’ve experienced poverty, it’s difficult to truly understand. The Poverty Simulation is an interactive immersion experience giving the participants a glimpse of the realities of poverty. No class cost. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Teammates • Today in the Café
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 teammates.org.
Lenten Small Group Study Beginning March 10
An 8-Day Revolution by Jason Nelson (video series—no book, no cost) `` Discover more about who Jesus is and what He accomplished in the eight days leading up to his death. In this short amount of time, He revolutionized the world. `` The study will align with the Lenten sermon series on Sundays. `` Gather in groups to watch a short video and discuss questions in the participant’s guide.
Two options: 1. Invite others you know to form a group and set your own time and place. (Please let Michelle know about your group!
[email protected]) 2. Attend an onsite gathering at Southwood: `` Thursdays at 12pm `` Thursdays at 6:30pm 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 VBS Music Recording
All 3rd–5th graders are welcome to participate. »» Rehearsals: Sundays, February 24 & March 3 at 11am Recording #1: Sunday, March 3 at 12:15pm »» Rehearsals: Sundays, March 31 & April 7 at 11am Recording #2: Sunday, April 7 at 12:15pm Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Vacation Bible School »» When: June 3–7 or June 10–14 • 9am–12pm »» Who: 3-year-olds–6th grade (entering grades for 2019–20) Online student and volunteer registration will open Saturday, February 23 at 8am
Paper forms will also be available at Education Station and Southwood Central.
Contact: Pam Dinneen •
[email protected]
New Grief Groups Mondays beginning March 11 • 6 weeks Join us for our next 6-week grief group based on The Mourner’s Book of Courage by Alan Wolfelt. It takes courage to allow grief to direct you rather than the other way around. Attending one of these groups will help you gain insights as you strengthen your courage to heal. `` Lunch group 11:30am–1pm (includes lunch) `` Evening group 6:30–8pm Register online at Southwoodlutheran.org/events or contact Pam with questions.
Receive the gift of enhanced communication skills March 1–3, 2019 The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter event is in Grand Island. Pre-registration is required—don’t miss out! Apply now at GodLovesMarriage.org or contact Randy & Jill Sigler at randjsigler@ inebraska.com or 402-486-1342 for more information. (Special 50% Discount off the regular fee in celebration of Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s 50 Years of enhancing marriages!)
Ongoing Care Ministries Contact: Drew Jagadich •
[email protected]
DELVE
`` 6th & 7th Grade DELVE today no DELVE. Resumes February 6 (8:30, 9:45, & 11am). `` 8th Grade DELVE Wednesday, January 30 (6:15–7:45pm) we will have our second ‘Ask Anything’ of the year. The topic will be on Vocation. Dinner is provided.
High School Youth Group `` tonight • 5:45–8:15pm. Serving night at the Food Bank of Lincoln. Meet at Southwood at 5:45pm to carpool. Will return to Southwood by 8:15pm.
Life & Lattes
Tuesday, January 29 • 2:30–5pm meet at The Mill Coffeehouse (21st & Capital Parkway).
Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery `` Prayer Shawl Ministry—Feb. 6 & 20 • 6:30pm | Feb. 14 • 10am `` Renewed Hope—Feb. 17 • 11am
Caring 3 Tips for Every Day It’s All About Relationships
When you think about what makes the biggest impact on life, it’s not about the experiences as much as our relationships. Relationships with those people who were there for you, encouraged you, listened to you, and let you know you mattered. Tips that build relationships and let people know they matter: ff Listen with interest—show you care about them and their ideas.
Contact: Jo Sheets •
[email protected]
MOPS (Mother of Pre-Schoolers) Serving Opportunity Provide childcare for moms of young children the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9:00–11:15am through May, 2019. Call or text Jessica at 402.560.4741.
Southwood Singles: Football Party Sunday, February 3•arrive 5–5:30pm
Enjoy football, food and fun with Christian friends. Bring a snack to share and take this opportunity to invite new members. We provide a safe environment to share in our faith. Location: Big Red (east of 84th on North side of Hwy. 2). Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Women’s Spring Retreat April 6•9–11:30am True You with author/speaker Michelle DeRusha. Take a morning to refresh your soul and begin the journey of uncovering your true self. You might just be surprised at what lies beneath all those layers that make up your outer self. And, how your relationship with God will be impacted. Invite your friends or join a welcoming table group. $5 freewill donation Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Lenten Spiritual Retreat: Preparing for Lent 24-hour Retreat March 3–4 • 4pm–4pm
Get away from the busyness of life and spend personal time with God. Pastor Greg will lead this retreat. You’ll enjoy the natural, peaceful beauty of the St. Benedict Center located just north of Schuyler, NE, and return refreshed and renewed. We will do some Bible Studies that will help us understand the role of confession and repentance, learn about the history of Lent and why it is such an important part of the church year, and talk about the many different ways you can make it a spiritually meaningful time. Cost is $78 per person, which includes a single room and 3 meals. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events or call 402.423.5511. Registration deadline is February 18.
ff Be present—the ultimate gift you can give another is your presence. ff Encourage—we all need encouragement, it communicates that you care, that they matter, and it adds motivation and hope.
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
