I AM

Sundays, July & August

9 & 10:45 am, in person & online

First Saturday, July 6, 5:30pm, upstairs chapel, in person only

In July and August, we will worship with two concurrent sermon series under the umbrella titled I Am.

• First Saturday 5:30 pm & Sunday 9 am - We'll visit some of the neglected voices in the Bible, diving deeper into characters and stories we don't hear as much.
• Sunday 10:45 am - We'll explore the I Am sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John with a the family-friendly and generational focus.

Coming Sunday, July 28

9 am

Courage...I Am Nathan

2 Samuel 12:1-14

King David sinned, and the LORD sent Nathan to speak the truth in love to David. As he utilizes a parable to tell this story, David is convicted of the truth, confesses, and repents. How can we claim courage to speak the truth in love to those that we love as well as to repent of our sin? 

10:45 am

I Am...The Good Shepherd

John 10:11-18

Jesus declares that the Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep who know him. Hired hands run away in times of danger and don’t care for the sheep like the shepherd. Today, how can we, like sheep, listen to the Shepherd’s voice and claim Jesus as the Good Shepherd? 

Note: For the June, July & August series, there is no study guide for FaithGroups and individuals.

To see message descriptions for the series, visit faithwestwood.com/messagedescriptions

Online Worship

Worshiping with us online? Find us at faithwestwood.com/live, faithwestwood.com/youtube, and on Facebook.

We're really excited for what God has planned for us this summer!

As we celebrate the Connecting Hearts Summer, our youngest disciples are going to stay in worship with their families, and we are going to provide some opportunities that connect us as a whole faith family with God, one another, and in worship. This is a fantastic way for FaithWestwood to celebrate community – and if you are online, don’t worry – we’ll have some fun ways for you to connect as well. Nursery will be available up to three years old.

All kinds of exciting things are happening at FaithWestwood!

Mark your calendars now! 

Watch for details in worship, here on the Happenings page, and in your Monday FaithConnect email

• Scrip Fundraiser - going on now
• Connecting Hearts Summer - now through September 1
• Central Middle School The Zone Drive - now through August 4
• I Am Worship Series - July & August - 2 Months, 2 Concurrent Series, 2 Services: 9 am - Neglected Voices of the Bible & 10:45 am - The I Am Sayings of Jesus
• FaithWorks Pantry July Dates - Saturday, July 27, 10 am - 12 noon; Thursday, August 8, 5 - 7pm; Saturday, August 24, 10 am - 12 pm.
• Solutions Group - Saturday, July 27, 10 am, fellowship hall
• First Saturday Worship - Saturday evening worship, first Saturday of every month, 5:30 pm, in the chapel upstairs. Next date: Saturday, August 3.
• Backpack Blessing - Sunday, August 4, 9 & 10:45 am
  
• T.A.C.O. Sunday - Sunday, August 4, after 10:45 am worship, fellowship hall
• Family Focus Groups - Monday, August 5 & Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, student ministry room, 2nd floor
• Church & Brunch - All at Once - Sunday, August 25, 9 & 10:45 am
• Alpha @ FaithWestwood - Mondays, September 9 - November 25. Details to come.
• Outside the Walls - Save the dates! Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29

Each month, our FaithWorks Pantry offers a special focus item to our pantry patrons in addition to the regular grocery selection. 

Right now, we are collecting these special items to be distributed on the pantry dates in August and September:

• For August: Collecting laundry detergent in 46-52 oz sizes for distribution on the August 8 & 24 pantry dates.
  
• For September: Now beginning to collect dark socks for all ages for distribution on the September 12 & 28 pantry dates.

How We Can Help

Drop off items in the foyer on Sundays or outside the church office during the week.

Thank you from FaithWestwood's FaithWorks Pantry!

Are you the caregiver of an ill, disabled or aging loved one?

Solutions Group is the place to share resources and support for the many challenges caregiving brings.

Solutions Group meets every other month on the 4th Saturday at 10 am, and is led by Nancy Flaherty of Flaherty Senior Consulting. As a Certified Dementia Professional, Nancy can also offer unique resources for family members supporting a loved one beginning from the day of dementia diagnosis.

For more information, contact Director of Caring Ministries Vikki O'Hara at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com or by text/phone to 402-650-9489.

Upcoming FaithWorks Pantry dates in July are:

Saturday, July 27, 10 am - 12 noon

Thursday, August 8, 5 - 7 pm

Saturday, August 24, 10 am - 12 pm

For more information about FaithWorks Pantry, please visit faithwestwood.com/faithworks-pantry

FaithWorks Pantry is an equal-opportunity provider. 

USDA Non-discrimination Statement

Would you like to serve at FaithWorks Pantry?
Help in the Pantry: Pick your task & your days -- as many or as few as you'd like. Two opportunities each month.
Sign up at tinyurl.com/FWPantry

Help in the Garden: And the garden is growing! If you're interested in helping in the FWPantry garden, send an email to info@faithwestwood.com.

Our First Saturday Worship meets this month on August 3 at 5:30 pm in the upstairs chapel on the 2nd floor. Please enter through the west entrance.

Message description & Scripture:

Servanthood…I Am Baruch & I Am Phoebe

Jeremiah 36:1-9 & Romans 16:1-2

In the Old Testament, Baruch served in a very important role as Jeremiah’s scribe. In the New Testament, Phoebe is lifted up as a deacon, benefactor, and servant of the church. How might these witnesses inspire our servanthood?

Students of All Ages!

You are invited to bring your backpack to worship on Sunday, August 4, at both the 9 and 10:45 services, to receive a special celebration and blessing before the new school year begins!

What is T.A.C.O.?

Each year, volunteers from FaithWestwood gather to enjoy tacos then fill goodie bags with treats and supplies for the teachers and staff to our neighbors at Central Middle School. 

This Year is Different!

This year, we’re expanding this yearly tradition into an intergenerational potluck event and a chance for all of FaithWestwood to gather in fellowship on August 4 for a taco meal and to fill the goodie bags for CMS.

It's a Potluck! What Will You Bring?

The taco meat is arranged, but everyone will have an opportunity to contribute the extras – chips, cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc. – and desserts too. 

Sign Up TODAY! Go go tinyurl.com/FWTACO2024

Now through August 4

The Zone is Central Middle School's in-school shop where kids can pick up needed clothing and hygiene items free of charge.

Help Restock The Zone

As a neighbor and mission partner, each year FaithWestwood helps restock The Zone for the coming school year. 

How We Can Help

When you're out shopping, consider picking up a NEW item or two from this list. Then drop them off in the labeled bins in the foyer on Sundays or outside the offices during the week.

Thank you from FaithWestwood's Local Missions and Central Middle School!

Family Focus Groups
Monday, August 5 & Tuesday, August 6
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Student Ministry rooms, 2nd floor
 
For Faith Family Members in Their 20s - 40s + Their Families:
 
You're invited to be a part of the conversation as the Strategic Planning team gathers information and sets strategic goals for 20s - 40s and their families at FaithWestwood.
 
The groups are led by members of FaithWestwood's Strategic Planning team, and you only need to attend one session. Children are invited to join the conversation, but childcare is also available.

Will You Be There?

Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/RSVPFAMFOCUS and let us know!

Information: Contact Leah Dinoso at leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com

What is Scrip?

Scrip is an on-going fundraiser that allows church family with FaithWestwood to purchase Scrip cards for everyday purchases and gift-giving needs. 

When we purchase Scrip, FaithWestwood earns a portion of each sale -- depending on the merchant, up to 20%! Then, you use the entire value of the cards for your everyday shopping and gift-giving needs. Choices include your favorite spots for general merchandise, pharmacy, gas, restaurants, coffee, home improvement, and more! 

How Do We Purchase Scrip?

Cards may be purchased between worship services on Sunday morning, at the GREEN table in the foyer. You may also purchase cards by checking out raiseright.com online and/or by downloading the RaiseRight app to your mobile phone from the app store.

• To get the unique enrollment code for FaithWestwood, check out your Monday FaithConnect email, Pastor Cindi's Thursday email, or email Brenda Bowers at brenda.bowers@faithwestwood.com

List of Available Cards at the foyer table

If you have any questions or need assistance, email Brenda at brenda.bowers@faithwestwood.com.

Save the Date! Church & Brunch - All at Once is Coming Soon

Sunday, August 25

9 & 10:45 am

Church & Brunch - All at Once is one Sunday each year when we switch it up a bit and eat breakfast, sing and pray, and enjoy worship time together in a new and engaging way. This year's C&B will take place at both 9 and 10:45 am.

Stay tuned for more details in worship, in your Monday FaithConnect email, and here at faithwestwood.com

Mark your calendars! Outside the Walls is coming September 28 & 29!

What is Outside the Walls?

In the Bible, Jesus didn't say sit. He said go.

And September 28 & 29, 2024, that's exactly what we'll do!

Outside the Walls is an awesome event each year when FaithWestwood steps out of the worship center to focus on projects that serve those in the community. 

This year, Outside the Walls will have service projects on two days -- Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29. On Sunday, instead of our regular worship services, we'll meet in the sanctuary at 9 am for a short rally before we gather in teams to serve.

Find out more about Outside the Walls at faithwestwood.com/outsidethewalls.

Opportunity to sign up for projects coming soon! 

While Supplies Last!

Visit the coffee bar on Sunday to pick up your new FaithWestwood insulated coffee mug (with handle)!
$10, cash or check