All kinds of exciting things are happening at FaithWestwood! For a full calendar of upcoming events, visit faithwestwood.com/FWCalendar

• Come to the Table Worship Series - Sundays in October & November, 9 and 10:45 am, in person & online
• Scrip Fundraiser - ongoing; in the foyer or online
• MidWeek Meals - Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, fellowship hall
• FaithCommitment Sunday - Sunday, November 9, 9 & 10:45
• Thriving the Holidays - Stress & Grief Management - Sunday, November 9, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, fellowship hall
• FaithWorks Pantry Upcoming Dates - Wednesday, November 12 (seniors, by appointment) - 1 - 3 pm (email info@faithwestwood.com for appointment); Thursday, November 13, 5 - 7 pm; Saturday, November 22, Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway, 8 am (details to come)
• FaithSent Card Ministry - Wednesday, November 13, 2 pm, congregational care room
• Solutions Group for Family Caregivers - Saturday, November 15, 10 am, fellowship hall
• Hymn Sing - Sunday, November 16, 8:45 am
• Veterans Day Tribute - Sunday, November 16, 9 & 10:45 am
• Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway - Saturday, November 22, 8 am, south entrance
• Neighborhood Food Drive (1) - Wednesday, November 26, 5-7 pm, drive-thru collection outside east entrance
• Thanksgiving Worship + Pie - Wednesday, November 26, 7 pm
• Advent Begins - Sunday, November 30
• Neighborhood Food Drive (2) - Wednesday, December 3, 5-7 pm, drive-thru collection outside east entrance
• Drive Thru Live Nativity - Saturday, December 6, 6 - 7:30 pm
• Neighborhood Food Drive (3) - Saturday, December 6, 6 - 7:30 pm, drive-thru collection at entrance to Live Nativity
• Neighborhood Food Drive (4) - Wednesday, December 10, 5-7 pm, drive-thru collection outside east entrance

The Giving Tree Project is collecting these items for November & December:

November - Cereal (especially for kids)

December - Items for Christmas Love in Action Baskets for FaithWorks Pantry – think card games, candy, socks, gift cards. Pick up empty baskets in the foyer or FW office. Please return filled baskets by Sunday, December 7.

Drop off donations at the Giving Tree displays in the foyer or inside the west entrance. Thank you!

Thriving the Holidays

Stress Management & Grief Management

Sunday, November 9, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, fellowship hall

This event is for ALL - whether you are grieving a loss or feeling stress about the upcoming season (for any reason).

At this presentation, Pastor Cindi Stewart and Director of Caring Ministries Vikki O'Hara will share practical strategies and resources to support you in mind, body, and spirit as you navigate the holiday season.

ALL are invited. Refreshments will be served.

Invitations Available Too

If you know someone who may benefit from this presentation, please pick up invite cards on the brown tables outside of the worship center or in the FW office.

• Wednesday, November 12, (seniors by appointment) - 1 - 3pm (email info@faithwestwood.com for appointment
• Thursday, November 13 - 5 - 7 pm
• Saturday, November 22, Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway - 8 am (details to come)

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

FaithWorks Pantry is an equal-opportunity provider.

Non-discrimination Statement 

Serve at 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

FaithWestwood's FaithWorks Pantry are proud partners of Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Omaha's only dedicated food rescue service. To learn more about Saving Grace, please visit savinggracefoodrescue.org.

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  FaithWorks Pantry april dates

  Upcoming FaithWorks Pantry dates in April are:

  Saturday, April 26, 10 am - 12 pm

  Thursday, May 8, 5 - 7 pm

  Saturday, May 24, 10 am - 12 pm

  
  

  **NEW - Seniors only, by appointment only**

  Once a month, on the Wednesday before the Thursday pantry date

  This Month: Wednesday, May 7, 1-3 pm

  Call Brenda Bowers at the church office at 402-895-3394 to schedule.

  
  

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

  
  

  FaithWorks Pantry is an equal-opportunity provider.

  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

  
  

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In November, the donation focus will be baking "extras" (frosting, sprinkles, packaged cookie mixes, etc.)

Most needed items: 64 oz juice (apple, cranberry-apple, grape), toilet paper, tissues, paper towels

Always Welcome: “Four or More” items and monetary donations

***IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PANTRY DONATIONS***

Please drop off ALL donations in the designated bins located in the foyer and in the hall outside the FW offices, whenever the building is open.

Please do not leave food donations outside at the pantry entrance or any other entrance at any time.

Thank you for your generous donations to the pantry!

MidWeek Meals is a weekly opportunity for everyone to gather together for a meal and fellowship time!

Next MidWeek Meal: Wednesday, November 12, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, fellowship hall

Menu: Parmesan Chicken Bake (subject to change)

Suggested donation of $3 for each meal.

Multi-meal punch cards are also available.

(Punch cards can be purchased for a family or individual's use

OR you may donate meal punch cards for others to use if needed.)

For punch card questions: Email Pastor Cindi Stewart at cindi.stewart@faithwestwood.com.

For all other MidWeek Meal questions: Email Director of Family Ministry Leah Dinoso at leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com.

FaithSent Card Ministry

Wednesday, November 13, 2 pm, congregational care room

Everyone is invited to come! No experience necessary.

FaithSent Card Ministry creates lovely handcrafted greeting cards to share with those needing encouragement in our faith family and beyond.

Information: Email info@faithwestwood.com

Solutions Group for Family Caregivers

Next Meeting: Saturday, November 15, 10am, fellowship hall

What is a Solutions Group?

• Support for those caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability
• A place to share solutions to challenges such as finding work/life balance, feeling isolated, and coping with the emotional side of caregiving as well as answers to questions about the health care system

Whether your loved one is at home or in a care facility, a Solutions Group helps participants deal with the challenges of being a family caregiver.

Led by Nancy Flaherty, MS, CDP, group members set the discussion topics based on their needs.

No charge to attend. Drop-ins welcome.

Information: Contact Director of Caring Ministries Vikki O’Hara

at 402-650-9489 or at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com

Come early to worship on November 16 to sing your favorite hymns by request in the worship center. 

On Sunday, November 16, FaithWestwood will honor veterans of the armed forces from our congregation (and their loved ones who are veterans) with prayer and a tribute slideshow at both 9 & 10:45 am worship.

FaithWestwood's Annual Thanksgiving Meal Bag Giveaway

Saturday, November 22, 8 am

This is an annual event organized by FaithWestwood's FaithWorks Pantry where totes containing the groceries needed for a Thanksgiving meal are distributed to members of the community experiencing food challenges. Prayer is offered too.

The line forms early -- it is advised to arrive well before the 8am start time.

Information: Please visit faithwestwood.com/faithworks-pantry or email info@faithwestwood.com

FaithWestwood Church Family:

• For information on donating bags for the giveaway, please visit the maroon table in the foyer on Sunday or email info@faithwestwood.com.
• Signup to volunteer at the Giveaway - tinyurl.com/FWThanksBags2025
• Pdf of shopping list for each bag here

It's a Neighborhood Food Drive for FaithWorks Pantry!

FaithWestwood United Methodist Church

4814 Oaks Lane, Omaha

FaithWestwood is inviting our congregation, our neighbors, and friends to collect non-perishable food items for our FaithWorks Pantry!

This is a DRIVE-THRU Style Event

Donations will be accepted outside FW's east entrance on the following dates:

Wednesday, November 26, 5-7pm (before Thanksgiving Worship + Pie)

Wednesday, December 3, 5-7 pm

Saturday, December 6, 6 - 7:30 pm (during our Drive-thru Live Nativity)

Wednesday, December 10, 5-7 pm

Want to Help?

Sign up at tinyurl.com/FWFoodDrive25

On the evening before Thanksgiving, FaithWestwood gathers for worship at 7pm, in person and online, and enjoy a piece of pie and fellowship together afterward.

Everyone is invited!

This fall, we're sharing the many great reasons to purchase Scrip for your everyday and special shopping needs (and help FaithWestwood at the same time!)

UPDATE

Use Scrip for the Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway!

This month, we invite you to purchase a Scrip Fareway or Mastercard at the green table in the foyer (between services on Sundays) or at raiseright.com, then use the card to purchase groceries to fill Thanksiving meal bags yourself or donate the card to the FaithWorks Pantry to use when they shop to fill additional bags. 

Ideas for SCRIP:

Wedding presents and other gifts, budget planning, vacation planning & travel, big purchases (appliances, etc) & MORE!

What is Scrip?

• Scrip is an on-going fundraiser for FaithWestwood. 
• Church family purchase Scrip cards from their favorite merchants for everyday purchases and gift-giving needs. 
• 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? In-person & Online!

• Purchase physical cards between worship services on Sunday morning, at the GREEN table in the foyer. 
• Or, purchase digital cards at raiseright.com and/or download 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

For questions or assistance with the app: Visit the GREEN table between services on Sunday mornings, or email Brenda at brenda.bowers@faithwestwood.com.

The season of Advent begins Sunday, November 30.

Stay tuned for more information and opportunities to share this special time of year together in worship, service, and study.

Drive-thru Live Nativity @ FaithWestwood

Saturday, December 6, 6 - 7:30 pm

Everyone is invited to our annual drive-thru nativity featuring live actors and animals depicting scenes from the night of Jesus' miraculous birth in Bethlehem.

Mark your calendars! More information to come.

Check out FaithWestwood's GROW Catalog to see descriptions and contacts for of all the different ministries, missions, and groups going on at FaithWestood. Watch for the latest update coming soon!