Greatest Love Songs - Our February Worship Series

Overview: When we speak of love, we recognize that it is a many splendored thing, yet the Greeks had numerous words to describe love. We will explore four of these words with scriptures about expressing love and playlists to go with them!

Coming Sunday, February 23 - 9 & 10:45 am

in person & online

At Last

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Above all, the kind of love that we are invited to strive for in all of our relationships is agape love, God’s unconditional love. The Apostle Paul speaks to the Corinthians about this unconditional love that never ends! Our greatest love playlist concludes, At Last!

What else this Sunday, February 23?

• A Fond Farewell to the Murals Event - before, between, and after 9 & 10:45 worship services
• Mission Offering Focus: Greater Love - Micah Center Renovations. Details to come.
• Moolah Mystery Dessert Theater - 4:30 pm in the gym

Resources:

Greatest Love Songs Study Guide for Individuals & FaithGroups

Message Descriptions for Greatest Love Songs Worship Series

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

• Scrip Fundraiser - ongoing; in the foyer or online
• The Giving Tree Project - ongoing
• The Furniture Project Collection - now thru Easter Sunday
• MidWeek Meals - Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30 pm, fellowship hall
• Greatest Love Songs Worship Series - Sundays in February, 9 & 10:45 am
• FaithWorks Pantry Upcoming Dates - Saturday, February 22, 10 am - 12 pm; Thursday, March 13, 5 - 7 pm; Saturday, March 22, 10 am - 12 pm.
• CANCELED: Mission Trip Parent Meeting - Watch for email from Ms. Leah
• A Fond Farewell to the Murals- Sunday, February 23, before and after 9 and 10:45 am services
• Moolah Mystery Dessert Theater - Sunday, February 23, 4:30 pm, FaithWestwood
• Rolling Forward Event - Saturday, March 1, 9 am - 12 pm, Micah Center @ FaithWestwood (lower level)
• Pancake Party - Tuesday, March 4, 6 - 7 pm, gym
• United Women in Faith March Meeting - Wednesday, March 5, 9 am, fellowship hall
• Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, March 5. Drive up ashes 11 am - 1 pm & 3 - 5 pm; worship & ashes 7 pm
• Saturday Lenten Worship - Every Saturday in Lent, March 8 - April 19, 5:30 pm, upstairs chapel
• Word of the Lord: Prophet Micah Pop-up Class - Mondays, March 10 - April 14, 4-5:30 pm. Room TBD. Led by Rev. Cindi Stewart
• Financial Peace University - Wednesday, March 12 - May 7, 6 - 8 pm. Room TBD.
• FaithSent Card Ministry - Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 - 8 pm, congregational care room, 2nd floor
• John Wesley's Social Ethic Pop-up Class - Wednesdays in Lent, March 12 - April 16, 6:30 - 8 pm. Room TBD. Led by Rev. Alan Hanson

MidWeek Meals

Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30 pm, fellowship hall

EVERYONE IS INVITED, EVERY WEEK

$3 suggested donation per meal

Multi-meal punch cards also available to use yourself or to donate.

Cancelled for  February 19 - New Schedule coming soon

Full Menu for January/February

Menu subject to change due to weather cancelations in February.

Canceled: Student Ministry Parent Meeting

Ms Leah will send an email with details

Upcoming FaithWorks Pantry dates in February & March are:

Saturday, February 22, 10 am - 12 noon

Thursday, March 13, 5 - 7 pm

Saturday, March 22, 10 am - 12 noon

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

FaithWorks Pantry is an equal-opportunity provider. 

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

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.

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

We are collecting these items for distribution in February & March:

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  Faithworks Pantry focus - January

  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 items for the following Pantry dates:

  • January: Detergent & Dish Soap
  • 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.

• Right now, we are collecting these items for the following Pantry dates:We are collecting these focus items for the following distribution dates at the pantry:
• February: 4 or More for FWPantry
• March: Paper products, tissues, paper towels, napkins, foil
• 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.

A Fond Farewell to the Murals

Sunday, February 23

Before, between, and after both 9 & 10:45 am worship services

Work continues by our 5Ms faithgroup to renovate the 16,000 square foot space on our lower level – now named The Micah Center at FaithWestwood – in order to complete the expansion of FaithWorks Pantry and prepare additional rooms to grow FaithWestwood’s mission and ministry.

Part of this preparation process is saying goodbye to the murals that have blessed those halls for over 25 years. While we are sad to see the hallway murals go, this is the next necessary step to prepare the space for a potential community partnership and new spaces for the missions and ministries of FaithWestwood.

So, on Sunday, February 23, before and after worship services, you are invited to a special event as we bid a fond farewell to the murals. Everyone is invited to come, to take photos, and to sign your name and leave messages on the hallway walls.

We will also create a commemorative book that will include photos of both the upper and lower level murals. You will have the opportunity to preorder your copy at this event.

Can You Solve the Moolah Mystery?!?
Sunday, February 23, 4:30 pm
FaithWestwood gym

Four teenagers working on a school project discover a bag of money in the Harper’s home. Suspicions arise! Conspiracies abound! Is a bank robber in their midst? 

Get Your Tickets for This Exciting Event!
$15 VIP* / $10 General Admission / $5 kids thru age 11
Get tickets at the orange table on Sunday mornings
OR email leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com.

Proceeds Support Student Mission Trips - Delicious Desserts Served!

At the Moolah Mystery Dessert Theater, FW student actors set the scene, then each table works to solve the mystery of the missing moolah. The story is set in the 1970's - feel free to dress in your best 70s fashion!
*VIPs get up-front seating and pictures with the cast and crew.

See You on February 23 for the Moolah Mystery Dessert Theater!

We're Rolling Forward in the Micah Center!

Saturday, March 1

Grab a roller and help the 5Ms put a fresh face on the Micah Center as they continue their work to prepare the spaces on our lower level for growth in FaithWestwood’s mission and ministry.

Two shifts: 9 – 10:30 am and 10:30 am – 12 noon

Sign up: in the foyer at the YELLOW table on Sunday or here at tinyurl.com/FWRolling

Pancake Party

Tuesday, March 4, 6 - 7 pm, in the gym

Everyone's invited to FaithWestwood to enjoy a delicious stack of pancakes with The Petes on the evening before Ash Wednesday!

United Women in Faith March Meeting

Wednesday, March 5, 9 am, fellowship hall

Join FaithWestwoods UWF for a light breakfast, coffee, and a presentation by Sarah Weidner from Cody Elementary School

Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday, March 5

Drive-up Ashes

11am - 1 pm & 3 -5 pm, east entrance

Worship & Ashes

7 pm, worship center

in person & online

Every Saturday during Lent

March 8 - April 19, 5:30 pm

chapel, 2nd floor

enter through the west entrance

During the season of Lent, FaithWestwood will hold Saturday worship services in the upstairs chapel starting at 5:30 pm. Details to come.

The season of Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday when Christians observe a period of self–examination, repentance, and reflection which, among other practices, includes reading and meditating on God's Word. 

In observance of Lent, FaithWestwood is offering two pop-up classes to consider during this important season:

Word of the Lord: Prophet Micah

Mondays, March 10 - April 14, 4 - 5:30 pm

FaithWestwood, room TBD

Led by Reverend Cindi Stewart

While many people are familiar with Micah 6:8 NIV (...To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.), there is so much more that the Lord God speaks through the prophet Micah. Hear the ancient language and seek to understand the context in which the prophet is speaking and then consider how the Word of the Lord can speak to us in our day. 

***Please RSVP to Rev. Cindi Stewart at cindi.stewart@faithwestwood.com

John Wesley's Social Ethic

Wednesdays, March 12 - April 16, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

FaithWestwood, room TBD

Led by Reverend Alan Hanson

After a quick survey of reformation theology, learn about the theology and social ethic of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, and then consider his efforts and impact in terms of economics & the poor, education, prison reform, slavery, and more! ***Please RSVP to Alan Hanson at info@faithwestwood.com

Financial Peace University

Wednesdays, March 12 - May 7, 6 - 8 pm

Need to get back on the "budgeting wagon" this year?

FaithWestwood is bringing Financial Peace University classes back this Lenten season!

In this 9-week class, you'll learn how to make your money do what you want it to do instead of feeling controlled by it. 

You'll lay the groundwork for understanding and managing a true budget, reduce financial stress, and prepare a legacy you never imagined was possible.

New and former students welcome.

Cost: $80 suggested donation (which includes church packaging pricing)

Led by an experienced Financial Peace coordinator and FaithWestwood member.

Register Early for this Life-changing Class

There are a few preparatory steps to take before the first class, so sign up soon.

To register, email info@faithwestwood.com.

The Giving Tree -- A New Mission Project for Everyone!

Watch for a new theme every month -- donations will benefit our mission partners.

February's Theme

• Donate new or gently used books for children and young adults

Hang your donations on the Giving Trees located in the foyer downstairs and outside the Children's Ministry large room upstairs.

Thank You for your generosity as we begin this new project for 2025!

Household Items Collection for The Furniture Project Omaha

Now through Easter Sunday

The Furniture Project is a donation-based non-profit organization that accepts gently-used housewares and furniture to redistribute to homes where they can make the biggest impact. 

FaithWestwood is collecting gently used (or new) household and kitchen items to support this awesome organization. A list of needed items is available in the foyer at FaithWestwood on Sunday mornings and in the office during the week or see a pdf copy here.

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. 

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?

• Between worship services on Sunday morning, at the GREEN table in the foyer. 
• Check out raiseright.com online 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

List of Available Cards at the foyer table

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

Updated for 2025! Get your updated copy of the GROW catalog, a document filled with descriptions and contacts for of all the different ministries, missions, and groups going on at FaithWestood. Download your copy here.