Upcoming Events
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Children's Ministry Appreciation Dinner
SAVE THE DATE!
All Children's Education Ministry teachers/teacher assistants/nursery attendants are invited to an appreciation meal on Saturday, August 15th, at 5:30 pm in the gym.
Dr. Jared Pack, history professor at York University, will provide inspiration and humor in a presentation following the meal.
Childcare will be provided for children under 12 years of age. RSVP is required to plan on food and child care needs.
Please call the church office or register here by August 10th. (If you are available to provide homemade ice cream, please indicate this when you RSVP.)
Southwest Family Game Night
Join us in the Southwest gym and parking lot on August 26th from 6:30-8:30 for a taco bar and game night. Please sign up by clicking the link or on the paper sheet in the foyer.
We are also having a PIE BAKE OFF during this event. If you are interested in submitting a pie for the contest, please indicate that on the link below or the paper sign up sheet in the foyer.
https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/16a756b3-9156-4931-9848-2a58d153df3f
"In the Word" Ladies Conference
Women of all ages are invited to sign up to attend "In the Word" conference in Lincoln to be held August 28-29, Friday evening 7-9 PM and Saturday morning, 9 AM -12:30 PM.
Speaker Jen Wilkins has authored several of our women's Bible studies in the past. Her insights on the Lord's prayer will be a great kick-off for our fall focus on women's ministry.
Also offered is a bonus all-day Leadership Training on Friday for those who'd like to be more involved with women's ministry or want to improve their leadership skills in the home or the workplace.
The discounted rate is $75 for the conference only, or $140 if you wish to also attend the bonus Leadership Training all day on Friday. These discounted rates are guaranteed if you sign up no later than June 28. Scholarships are available!
The registration table has been taken down for the women's conference. However, we will continue to take registrations via this link, as long as availability lasts: https://forms.gle/6xw7VLa1t48SUg4u6 If you have any questions, please reach out to Sharon Thomsen, Cindy Arterburn, Alison Butt or Traci Fojtasek.
Click here to see the conference schedule and more details: https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/in-the-word/lincoln#schedule
"In the Word" Ladies Conference
Women of all ages are invited to sign up to attend "In the Word" conference in Lincoln to be held August 28-29, Friday evening 7-9 PM and Saturday morning, 9 AM -12:30 PM.
Speaker Jen Wilkins has authored several of our women's Bible studies in the past. Her insights on the Lord's prayer will be a great kick-off for our fall focus on women's ministry.
Also offered is a bonus all-day Leadership Training on Friday for those who'd like to be more involved with women's ministry or want to improve their leadership skills in the home or the workplace.
The discounted rate is $75 for the conference only, or $140 if you wish to also attend the bonus Leadership Training all day on Friday. These discounted rates are guaranteed if you sign up no later than June 28. Scholarships are available!
The registration table has been taken down for the women's conference. However, we will continue to take registrations via this link, as long as availability lasts: https://forms.gle/6xw7VLa1t48SUg4u6 If you have any questions, please reach out to Sharon Thomsen, Cindy Arterburn, Alison Butt or Traci Fojtasek.
Click here to see the conference schedule and more details: https://www.lifeway.com/en/events/in-the-word/lincoln#schedule
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
New Bunch Brunch
New to Southwest? Let’s get to know each other!
You’ll be joining some awesome folks in a relaxed environment to learn more about Southwest and tell us more about yourself! Brunch and babysitting are provided free of charge.
If you have been attending Southwest for a year or less and haven’t been to a New Bunch Brunch, please sign up today!
Register yourself and your family here
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
Splashpad Sunday
Splashpad Sundays are back this summer!
On August 9th we will cool off from 3-5 p.m. at Benson Park (7028 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104)
Bring the kids and the rest of the family!
Back-to-School Blessing Service
We hope you’ll join us for a special Back to School Blessing service on Sunday, August 9th at 10 a.m.
During this service, we will be praying over and blessing all the students, parents of students, and educators as they prepare for the start of a new school year. We hope to come together as a family of believers to encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ and remind them they have a church family who loves and cares for them. Please consider inviting your friends and family who are students, parents of students, or educators so they can participate in this special Back to School Blessing as well.
New Bunch Brunch
New to Southwest? Let’s get to know each other!
You’ll be joining some awesome folks in a relaxed environment to learn more about Southwest and tell us more about yourself! Brunch and babysitting are provided free of charge.
If you have been attending Southwest for a year or less and haven’t been to a New Bunch Brunch, please sign up today!
Register yourself and your family here
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
All-Church Cookout
Our church cookout will be on July 29th 6:30-8:30 pm at Halleck Park in Papillion. This will be a time for food, fun, and fellowship.
Get your team ready for our 2nd annual horseshoe tournament!
Hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided.
Last names: A-M, please bring a side and N-Z, a dessert.
1613 Men's Conference
This year’s Men’s Conference will be July 17 & 18. This is a free event, here at Southwest, and a great opportunity for the men of SWCC to come together as a community.
We will simulcast this event at our building. To see more information, visit https://1613mensconference.com
Please register using this link: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/df7eb116-30d2-4f69-bda2-4e943f832801
Please see Hunter Haltom with questions.
Saturday Schedule:
6:30 AM - Praise and Worship
7:00 AM - Welcome and Invocation
10:45 - 12:05 - Lunch
12:05 PM - Afternoon Session
4:00 PM - Livestream Ends
1613 Men's Conference
This year’s Men’s Conference will be July 17 & 18. This is a free event, here at Southwest, and a great opportunity for the men of SWCC to come together as a community.
We will simulcast this event at our building. To see more information, visit https://1613mensconference.com
Please register using this link: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/df7eb116-30d2-4f69-bda2-4e943f832801
Please see Hunter Haltom with questions.
Friday Schedule:
4:00 PM - Praise and Worship
5:00 PM - Welcome and Invocation
8:00 PM - Livestream Ends
Splashpad Sunday
Splashpad Sundays are back this summer!
On July 12th we will hang out from 3-5 p.m. at The Grove Park (502 S. 187th Street, Elhorn, NE 68022)
Bring the kids and the rest of the family!
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
Tunes in June
Sunday June 28th from 6-7:30 p.m. we will be having our first all-church gathering of the summer! Come enjoy a time of worship, learning new songs, and singing some favorites. A pizza dinner and time for fellowship will be provided afterwards, in the gym.
Please see Stephanie Coleman or Kim Niestrath with any questions.
Splashpad Sunday
Splashpad Sundays are back this summer!
The first gathering will be June 14th from 3-5 p.m. at Cimarron Splash Park (10200 Cimarron Woods Dr. La Vista)
Bring the kids and the rest of the family!
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be June 8-11th this year! We would love Volunteers to make this year a success. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryle Deal or Madison Keep who are heading up VBS this year!
Register your child(ren) for VBS here: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/047aac5e-6054-41a2-8984-430edcef21a1
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be June 8-11th this year! We would love Volunteers to make this year a success. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryle Deal or Madison Keep who are heading up VBS this year!
Register your child(ren) for VBS here: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/047aac5e-6054-41a2-8984-430edcef21a1
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be June 8-11th this year! We would love Volunteers to make this year a success. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryle Deal or Madison Keep who are heading up VBS this year!
Register your child(ren) for VBS here: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/047aac5e-6054-41a2-8984-430edcef21a1
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be June 8-11th this year! We would love Volunteers to make this year a success. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryle Deal or Madison Keep who are heading up VBS this year!
Register your child(ren) for VBS here: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/047aac5e-6054-41a2-8984-430edcef21a1
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. Guests may check in at the Welcome Table for information on where to go.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
Ladies Spring Brunch
All ladies are welcome to Spring Brunch on May 16th at 9am in the Fellowship Room.
Please contact Jane Arnett or Jessica Lucero for more information and to RSVP.
Grad Sunday
We will be honoring Highschool graduates on Grad Sunday, May 3rd.
If you would like us to recognize your Senior, please contact the office with a photo and information on where they are graduating from and what they would like to do after high school by April 15th.
We would also like to recognize our college graduates, please send information (where they are graduating from/degree) to the office April 15th.
Shepherding Groups
Get to know our Shepherds and let them get to know you!
We will dismiss our usual Teen and Adult Bible Classes so that we can attend our Shepherding Groups at 9 AM. (This will take place the first Sunday of every month.)
Group lists have been posted on the office windows. We will also have an Information Table set up if you have questions, or if you are a guest.
Please make this a priority so that you can be blessed and covered in prayer by our Shepherds!
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will re-launch on Wednesday, January 14th. The theme is “The Life Of A Disciple.”
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm weekly in the Auditorium.
Welcome To The Family Seminar
Did you know that many guests decide within 10 minutes if they will return to your church a second time? Even more concerning is that many will make this decision before even entering your building.
As a church on mission to make disciples, we want to be intentional about greeting our guests and making them feel welcome when they come through our doors.
Here is the schedule for Sunday’s seminar…
8:30 AM - Meet Jon Reed (Coffee and donuts)
9:00 AM - Combined Adult Class
10:00 AM - Worship
11:30 AM - Sandwich Lunch in the gym
12:00 PM - Session 1
1:00 PM - Session 2
2:00 PM - Church Walk (Through The Eyes of a Guest)
Welcome Team Training
This training will precede the “Welcome to the Family Seminar” with Jon Reed on April 26th.
This training is for Elders, Ministers and those that signed up to be on the Welcome Team.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will re-launch on Wednesday, January 14th. The theme is “The Life Of A Disciple.”
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm weekly in the Auditorium.
Neighborhood Block Party
BLOCK PARTY!!! Sunday, April 19th from 3-5pm here at Church! We will have bounce houses, desserts and TONS of fun!!!
We would LOVE members to bring desserts to our block party! Sign-up sheet by the office. We appreciate your support!!
Marriage Ministry Potluck
The marriage ministry is hosting a potluck on Sunday April 19th, after worship services. This is open to all, but especially for those who have been involved in the marriage ministry or would like to know more about it! Please join us for food and fellowship! -Victor and Connie Horvath
Spring Clean Up
Come Fellowship with us on Saturday, April 18th from 9am-12pm for SPRING CLEAN UP!!! This will be a wonderful time to spend together freshening up our outdoor space. ALL AGES WELCOME to join in the fun. Thank you for helping to beautify our church grounds!
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will re-launch on Wednesday, January 14th. The theme is “The Life Of A Disciple.”
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm weekly in the Auditorium.
VBS Volunteer Meeting
VBS meeting after service, This Sunday April 12th in the Fellowship Hall. Meeting should only take 30 minutes or less. We will be signing up for positions and getting shirt sizes.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Vacation Bible School will be June 8-11th this year! We would love Volunteers to make this year a success. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Cheryle Deal or Madison Keep who are heading up VBS this year!