{gratitude} - Worship series begins Sunday, October 27

Sermon Series Overview / As we prepare for our annual stewardship campaign, we are casting a vision for the future rooted in our gratitude in the Holy Trinity and the Church. How might we insert gratitude into every aspect of our lives?

Coming Saturday, October 27, 9 & 10:45 am

Hopeful Gratitude

Ezekiel 37:1-14

As the Spirit led Ezekiel to a vision of dry bones, he is invited to prophesy to those bones to hear the Word of the LORD who will give them breath! In what areas are we experiencing “dry bones” and needing the Spirit’s breath? How might we insert hopeful gratitude for the future? 

What's Also Happening This Sunday?

Costume Blessing - both services, 9 & 10:45 am - see below

Trunk or Treat - 2 - 4 pm, east parking lot - see below

Resources

{gratitude} Study Guide for Individuals & FaithGroups coming soon

Message Series Descriptions Here

You're Invited!

FaithWestwood's Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 27, 2 - 4 pm

Trunk or Treat is FaithWestwood's annual fall celebration and welcomes families from all over our neighborhood and beyond for some FaithWestwood fun!

Sign Up Your Trunk!

The highlight of this event is seeing the kids enjoy YOUR creativity and hospitality shared through your awesome trunks! Sign up at tinyurl.com/FWTrunkHost

Donate Candy - We Share A LOT

Drop off bags of candy in the foyer on Sundays or at the office during the week.

Thank You for Being Here for Trunk or Treat!

Kids! On Sunday, October 27, 9 & 10:45 am, wear your costomer to worship and receive a special blessing from Ms. Leah and FaithWestwood's Family Ministry!

Thank you to all who came to our Faith Fair to explore the amazing number of missions and ministries at work at FaithWestwood! 

If you missed us this weekend, be sure to pick up your copy of the new GROW catalog, filled with descriptions of the different ministries, missions, and groups. Or download a pdf copy here.

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. You can also visit the NEW FW Calendar

• Scrip Fundraiser - ongoing; in the foyer or online
• Midweek Meals - Wednesdays through May 7, NEW START TIME 5:15 - 6:30 pm, fellowship hall
• FW Mugs - On sale at the coffee bar in the foyer. While supplies last.
• FW Name Tags - Order on the FIRST SUNDAY of the month in the foyer
• FaithWorks Pantry Upcoming Dates - Saturday, October 26, 10 am - 12 pm; Thursday, November 14, 5 - 7 pm; Saturday, November 23, 8 am, Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway
• {Gratitude} Worship Series - Sundays, October 27 - November 24
• Costume Blessing in Worship - Sunday, October 27, 9 & 10:45 am
• Trunk or Treat - Sunday, October 27, 2 - 4 pm, east parking lot
• First Saturday Worship - Saturday, November 2 , 5:30 pm, upstairs chapel, 2nd floor
• All Saints Remembrance - Sunday, November 3, 9 & 10:45 am
• Donut & Pajama Party in Sunday School - Sunday, November 3, 9 & 10:45 am
• Worship Band Workshop - Saturday, November 9, 10 am - 12 pm, worship center
• Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway - Saturday, November 23, 8 am

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 September and October:

• For October Dates: 4 (or More!) for FaithWorks Pantry -- 
  • The pantry has put together a list of the 48 items they use the most throughout the year.
  • Shop: When you shop for your groceries each month, add an item or two from this list -- with the goal of a minimum of four items per month.
• For November Dates: Baking Supplies -- flour, sugar, brown sugar, oil, colored sugars, baking powder & soda, frosting, imitation vanilla
• Always: reusable cloth shopping bags

How We Can Help

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

MidWeek Meals are for EVERYONE!

Individuals, families, students, and FaithGroups are all invited

to this new opportunity to gather together for food and fellowship!

NEW START TIME 5:15 - 6:30 pm in fellowship hall

• Only $3 suggested donation per meal
• Multi-meal punch cards available in 10- & 20-meal increments

Menu for October 30

FaithWestwood is a church that LOVES our students and kids!

WE ARE HERE to empower the next generation of Christ followers and leaders, and we’re excited to come alongside our Family Ministry as engage with our families and community with so many exciting events and opportunities coming up!

Invite your kids, grandkids, friends, and neighbors! This is going to be a great year in Family Ministry!

• Student Ministry MIDWEEK - Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:45 pm, student ministry rooms, 2nd floor
• Sunday School - Sundays, 9 & 10:45 am
• Costume Blessing - Sunday, October 27, in worship
• Trunk or Treat - Sunday, October 27, 2 - 4 pm
• Donut & Pajama Party in Sunday School - Sunday, November 3, 9 & 10:45 am
• Live Nativity + Cookies & Cocoa - Saturday, December 7, 6 - 8 pm, FaithWestwood parking lot + fellowship hall
• Christmas Pageant - Sunday, December 15, ONE service, 10 am

Upcoming FaithWorks Pantry dates in October are:

Saturday, October 26, 10 am - 12 pm

Thursday, November 14, 5 - 7 pm

Saturday, November 23, 8 am, Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway. Details soon.

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

On Sunday, November 3th, 2024, FaithWestwood will observe All Saints' Day with a remembrance of those in our congregation -- and close family members* of those in our congregation -- who returned to the Lord between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024.

Please Let Us Know

If you are a member or frequent attender with FaithWestwood and would like to honor a close family member* who died within the time period above, please call or text Vikki O’Hara at 402-650-9489 or email her at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com and provide your loved one's full name with correct spelling and their relationship to you.

*Note: For this service, “close family member” is defined as: a parent, sibling, spouse, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchild, or grandparent of a FaithWestwood member or regular attender.

All names must be received by Monday, October 28th, in order to prepare for the memorial.

Wear your PJs to Sunday School to celebrate the time change and enjoy donuts too!

Saturday, November 9, 10am - 12 pm, worship center

Join Director of Music & Worship Shane Goughnour and members of the FaithWestwood Worship Band for a morning of fellowship, singing, playing music, and learning the new songs for our upcoming worship series!

Existing and new members welcome! 

Each year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, FaithWestwood's FaithWorks Pantry distributes hundreds of shopping bags filled with all the groceries needed for a complete Thanksgiving dinner to families facing food challenges in our community.

Will you fill one (or more!) bags for the Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway?

Three Ways We Can Help Out:

• Give Groceries -- Shopping List Coming Next Week -- Deadline to provide bags is Sunday, November 17. Bring filled bags to worship on Sundays or drop them off at the FW office during the week.
• Give Time -- sign up at tinyurl.com/FWThanksBags24 to help at the giveaway on November 23.
• Give a Gift -- let the Pantry do the shopping with a monetary gift by mail, online or by text. Instructions at http://faithwestwood.com/about-us/give. The special giving code for online and text giving is BAGS.

Thank You for Your Generous Support of the Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway!

For information about FaithWorks Pantry, please visit faithwestwood.com/faithworks-pantry Or email info@faithwestwood.com.

Order Your FW Name Tag

First Sunday of every month in the foyer before and between worship services, 9 & 10:45 am

Name tags are $10 a piece, cash or check, and you can choose a pin or magnet back.

While Supplies Last!

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

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.