FaithWestwood United Methodist Church

Happenings @ FaithWestwood

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current worship series - Rooted

Rooted
May 31 - July 26

Sermon Series Title & Overview / The rooted sermon series will focus on deepening our understanding of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit while exploring our Wesleyan and Methodist roots.

Coming Sunday, June 7 at 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online

Nature of God: Love
1 John 4:12-21
In John’s first letter, we are reminded how love comes from God, and the nature of God is love! How does this love invite us to live in Christ, live without fear, and live loving our brother and sister?

What Else This Sunday?
Holy Communion - 9 & 10:45 am
Summer Sunday Fun Day Theme - Aloha Day
VBS BEGINS! - Sunday, June 7 - Thursday, June 11, from 6 - 8:30 pm
Mission Offering Focus - Helping Hands (giving code: hands)

Resources:
Rooted Study Guide
Message Descriptions
At a Glance
All kinds of exciting things are happening at FaithWestwood! For a full calendar of upcoming events, visit faithwestwood.com/FWCalendar
- Rooted Worship Series - Now through July 26
- Scrip Fundraiser - ongoing; in the foyer or online
- FaithWorks Pantry GARDEN Work Days - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9 am - 12 pm, through the growing season
- FaithWorks JUNE Pantry Upcoming Dates - (Changes due to VBS week) Wednesday, June 3, from 1 - 3 pm, by appointment (make appointment by email to info@faithwestwood.com); Thursday, June 4, from 5 - 7 pm; Saturday, June 27 from 10 am - 12 pm
- Vacation Bible School (VBS) at FaithWestwood - Sunday, June 7 - Thursday, June 11
- VBS Sunday - Sunday, June 14, ONE WORSHIP, 10 am
- No Sunday School (Nursery is available) - Sunday, June 14, VBS Sunday
- All Guys Wear Ties & Girls Tie-Dye - Sunday, June 21, at 9 & 10:45 am
- Start Right Here - Student Ministry Summer of Service -- Mosaic Zoo Trip - Wednesday, June 24 from 9 am - 2 pm
- Start Right Here - Student Ministry Summer of Service -- One Mosaic Day Picnic - Wednesday, July 1 from 9 am - 2 pm
- Spillin' the Tea - Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 5 - 7 pm, east entrance
- No Sunday School (Nursery is available) - Sunday, July 5, Independence Day weekend
- Start Right Here - Student Ministry Summer of Service -- Rejoicing Spirits + Lunch/Games - Thursday, July 9 from 9:30 am - 2 pm
- Start Right Here - Student Ministry Summer of Service -- WhyArts Worshop - Wednesday, July 15 from 9 am - 1 pm
Summer Safari Sunday School

Summer brings exciting new activities to Sunday School!

9 am - kids worship with parents in worship center; special activity bags available
10:45 am - Bible Story Time with Ms. Leah in the Micah Center Children's Library
FaithWorks Pantry Upcoming Dates
FaithWorks Pantry
South entrance of FaithWestwood United Methodist Church
4814 Oaks Lane, Omaha, NE

Upcoming Dates for JUNE: (please note changes for June, due to VBS schedule)
Wednesday, June 3, (seniors by appointment) - 1 - 3 pm (email info@faithwestwood.com for appointment)
Thursday, June 4 - 5 - 7 pm
Saturday, June 27 - 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

Serve at the Pantry - NEW SIGN UP
Pick your task & your days -- as many or as few as you'd like. Two opportunities each month. Sign up at the NEW SIGN UP LINK tinyurl.com/FWPantryServe

FaithWorks Pantry Giving Focus for May
- June Focus - Picnic supplies (ketchup, mustard, relish, BBQ sauce, paper plates, napkins, utensils, etc.)
- Most Needed: Boxed pasta (NO spaghetti), breakfast bars, 64 oz juice (apple, cran-apple, grape), adult cereals (shredded wheat, raisin bran)
- Monetary donations are always appreciated!
Our 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.
Vacation Bible School June 7-11 - register today!

YOU ARE INVITED to VBS at FaithWestwood!
Sunday, June 7 - Thursday, June 11, 2026
6 - 8:30 pm

Come join The Petes for the most exciting week of the year!
We're excited to meet you - bring your friends too

Register your kids, preschool through 5th grade today! tinyurl.com/FWRAINFORESTVBS

Information: Contact Next Gen & Family Engagement Director Leah Dinoso at leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com

FaithWestwood Family Volunteers -- For VOLUNTEER information and signup link, please visit the ORANGE table in the foyer on Sunday, check your email communications, or contact Next Gen & Family Engagement Director Leah Dinoso at leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com
Summer Sunday Fun Days

In June, July, and August, we'll celebrate summer each Sunday with a special theme, and we hope you'll join in the fun!

June Theme Days:
June 7 - Aloha Day
June 14 - Rainforest Prints
June 21 - (Father's Day) All Guys Wear Ties & Girls Tie Dye
June 28 - Giddy Up for God

Check out our FW Passport Summer Adventure Guide to see all the Sunday Fun Day themes for June, July, and August PLUS a bunch of other opportunities to have fun, try something new, and make great memories at FaithWestwood this summer!
STart right here - summer of service with student ministry

Start Right Here: Student Summer Mission Opportunities
June & July 2026 at FaithWestwood

This summer, our Student Ministry is launching a Summer of Service inspired by Micah 6:8 - Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.

Still Time to Sign Up
Student Application: tinyurl.com/FWSummerServe
Signup for Activities: tinyurl.com/FWStartRightHere

Rather than traveling far away, we're teaching students to serve right where they are: at church, in our neighborhoods, and through our partnership with Mosaic.

Through hands-on service, our students will:
* Build compassion and empathy
* Grow in confidence and leadership
* Develop a faith that is lived, not just learned
* Form meaningful relationships

We believe this summer will shape not only what students do - but who they become.
Thank you for partnering with us in raising a generation that serves.

Information: Contact Next Gen & Family Engagement Director Leah Dinoso at leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com
VBS Sunday - June 14 - One worship

VBS Sunday @ FaithWestwood
Sunday, June 14, ONE WORSHIP, 10 am
in person & online

The Sunday after VBS week is a special day at FaithWestwood! We'll gather together at ONE WORSHIP, 10 am, to see how much fun the kids had at VBS, hear what they learned, and sing along with the VBS songs. This is a full worship service with scripture and special message from Ms. Leah.

We'll all meet in the worship center, so there will be no Sunday School, but the nursery will be available.
No sunday school on these dates

Mark your calendar:

No Sunday School (Nursery provided)
June 14 - VBS Sunday
July 5 - Independence Day weekend
FW Passport summer adventure guide

Welcome to Your Summer Passport Adventure at FaithWestwood!

Your Summer Passport is your guide to growing closer to God through service, study, and worship this summer.

Pick up your passport in the foyer on Sunday or check it out here.

Each activity on the passport is a chance to have fun, try something new, and make great memories with your faith family and friends.

Grab your passport, bring your family, and let's make it an awesome summer!

Brought to you by the FW Reimagine Team
Guys Wear Ties & Girls Tie-Dye June 21

On Sunday, June 21, we celebrate Father's Day and all our favorite guys with special attire in worship - all guys wear ties and the girls wear tie-dye.
Spillin' the tea in july

Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 22, from 5-7 pm
East entrance, FaithWestwood

Summer is Patio Time!
Come enjoy iced tea or water, light snacks, and fun fellowship outside our east entrance this July!
Bring your favorite chair -- maybe we'll get to wave at some neighbors too!
Everyone's invited - come anytime!
serve in the FaithWorks Pantry Garden

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
9 am - 12 pm
FaithWorks Pantry Garden, south of FaithWestwood

Come anytime, stay as long as you like and help our FaithWorks Pantry Garden grow and share good things with the FaithWorks Pantry all summer!

Bring water, your favorite tools, hat, sunblock, and bug spray.

Information: Contact Nancy Vogel at info@faithwestwood.com
Great Reasons to purchase scrip!
UPDATE
Celebrate Dads this month! Use SCRIP to purchase gifts for Moms and Grads this month, or give SCRIP cards to them as gifts!

Purchase Scrip cards to use for other purchases too!
Purchase Scrip cards to many of your favorite shopping locations at the green table in the foyer (between services on Sundays) or at raiseright.com,

Other 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.
***NEW*** UPDATED GROW Catalog for 2026

Check out the updated GROW Catalog for 2026 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!

Ongoing @ FaithWestwood

Visit us on Facebook & Instagram

Help FaithWestwood Spread the Word!

Spreading the news about God's love and FaithWestwood can be as easy as clicking a button on your device!

Encourage those social media logarithms to reach out to more of our community by sharing, liking, and commenting on FaithWestwood's social media platforms! It really does make a difference!

Facebook: /FaithWestwoodUMC
Instagram: @faithwestwoodomaha
What is a Faithgroup?

FaithGroups: Creating Small Caring Communities That Love and Serve Jesus Together

Becoming a deep, daring, and daily disciple is a life-long journey. If you are looking for people to share your faith and life with, a FaithGroup is the place for you.

Most groups meet weekly for a time of fellowship, study, and prayer. Some groups meet year-round, some are just starting up again after summer, and some are short-term groups based on a particular topic.

There are many FaithGroups looking for new participants. If you're interested in connecting with a FaithGroup, reach out to Pastor Cindi by email to cindi.stewart@faithwestwood.com.
Four or more for Faithworks pantry
Introducing Four (or More!) for FaithWorks Pantry!

How it Works
- Keep This List: 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.
- Donate: Bring your donation to the canvas collection bin in the church foyer on Sunday mornings or drop them off by the FW offices during the week.
If everyone at FaithWestwood participates in Four (or More!), we can significantly reduce our pantry's expenses and continue our commitment to serve the patrons twice a month.

Thank you for your continued support of FaithWorks Pantry.
Serving Opportunities at FaithWestwood

Looking for the perfect way to share your gifts and serve others?
Check out the tab at the top of faithwestwood.com -- faithwestwood.com/serve

And take a look at our Grow Catalog too!
Tai chi for Balance

Tai Chi for Balance
Improve physical health // Connect with others // Gain Confidence

When: Mondays & Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: FaithWestwood UMC, 4814 Oaks Lane, Omaha, NE -- west entrance by large wooden cross
Instructor: Paula Allen, experienced and certified Tai Chi instructor
Cost: $3.00 per drop-in session (no charge on first day for new attendees)
Information: Vikki O'Hara, M.Div. Director of Caring Ministries // vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com

Scheduling Note: There will be no Tai Chi June 8 and June 11.

Weather Policy: If Millard Public Schools close because of inclement weather, Tai Chi for Balance will be cancelled as well. If the FaithWestwood building closes due to weather, illness, or another unexpected reason, look for announcements on the FW website, by text or email, and on Facebook.
Never-Ending Yarn Drive
FaithWestwood's Blanketed with Prayer Ministry create thousands of prayer shawls, prayer blankets, baby afghans, hats, scarves, and other handcrafted items to distribute to the FaithWestwood family and throughout the entire community.
- For flyer with more information, click or tap here.
Blanketed with Prayer is for You to Share Too!
- Racks with white gift bags containing prayer shawls, prayer blankets, and baby afghans in are located in the foyer and inside the west entrance of FaithWestwood. Please take these items at any time to be gifted to friends, neighbors, and family members who are welcoming a new baby or are facing an illness, hospitalization, grief, or other challenge. It's free, and as the shelves empty, Blanketed with Prayer will refill them.
How Can I Help? The Never-Ending Yarn Drive
- Check your closets, ask a friend, keep an eye out at thrift stores and garage sales.
- Any color, any amount -- as long as it's yarn, it will be put to good use by Blanketed with Prayer. NEW is not necessary!
- Drop off scrap and leftover yarn any time of day in the labeled bin located inside the west entrance of FaithWestwood.
Volunteer Information
For more information about Blanketed with Prayer and how you can participate in this ministry, contact Vikki O’Hara, Caring Ministries Director, at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com
Serve with FaithWorks Pantry!

This is a great serving opportunity for small groups or individuals!

No experience necessary -- just a warm heart for serving others. Different jobs available for all ages and abilities.

Sign up for as many or as few days as you'd like at tinyurl.com/FWPantry

Details: Contact Pastor Cindi Stewart at cindi.stewart@faithwestwood.com