Upcoming Events
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Ignite Youth Rally
Ignite Youth Rally
Theme: “Sent”
Date: November 13th-15th
Registration Deadline is November 6th and November 1st to receive a t-shirt.
https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/345547f2-da3a-4ab8-81a5-a51ed0e129aa
Collection for the Homeless
We want to give you advanced notice for our next collection for the homeless at Siena Francis House. We will be collecting cold weather items on Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 to 11:30 am. We will then deliver the items downtown to distribute as they are leaving from the noon meal. So, bag up those items you no longer need or new items and bring them to the building in November.
Items Needed: Coats, hats, sweaters, long underwear, socks, gloves, boots, for men and women, all sizes. They are also very interested in tents, tarps, blankets, pillows, large plastic sheeting and durable tote bags. Please contact Heather Williams or Stephanie Hunt for more information.
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!
Sisters & Friends Christmas Party
Sisters & Friends Christmas Party – This will be a cookie and ornament exchange for the ladies on Sunday, December 6th, 3-5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring some snacks to share, an ornament and a dozen cookies to exchange. There will be fun, food and fellowship!
Ladies Christmas Light Tour
Ladies, join us for a festive night of touring Christmas light displays! This event will be limited to 40 people.
Sign up here: https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/6030b62d-5e7d-43f8-92c7-3feb020547d0
Cocoa and Carols
Bring the family to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear! We will have a rotation for kids for the first hour where they can do games, crafts and take a picture with Santa. There will be a room for the adults to gather and enjoy some Christmas goodies and cocoa. We will wrap up with a 30 minutes song service in our auditorium.
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!
York University Singers Winter Tour
We are honored to host the York University Singers on their Winter Tour! This talented choir will be singing at Southwest the evening of Sunday, January 3rd, 2027. We are tentatively planning to start at 7 PM, but the time may change so stay tuned!
We will need some help feeding and housing these wonderful students.
More details coming soon!
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!
Trunk or Treat
This event is open to the community around Southwest. We open our parking lot and decorate trunks and hand out candy in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. This event is a lot of fun every year. Please help by donating candy, decorating your trunk and handing out candy, or by bringing your kids to participate!
Donations Due - Mountain State Children's Home
We will be helping Mountain States Children’s Home by providing Food & Gift Cards and other needed supplies through a food drive. There are a list of needed items and a list of items they have an overabundance of. Please ensure that all donated food items are within their expiration dates. See donation box in foyer for the list.
Last Sunday to donate will be Sunday, October 18th.
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
Personal Safety for Women - Training Seminar
WOMEN'S MINISTRY is pleased to announce a special outreach event on Saturday, October 10th! As a retired law enforcement officer, David Dales will be sharing his knowledge and years of experience on the topic of Personal Safety for Women.
Invite your friends, your daughters, your moms, your sisters, your grandma, your neighbors - anyone who could benefit from learning how to stay safe as a woman in today's world. Come for fellowship in the foyer at 9:30 AM, and stay for Dave's safety tips in the auditorium from 10:00-11:00 AM.
Child care will be available under the watchful eyes of 2 adults, but you must call or email the church office ASAP to reserve your children's spots.
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!
Singing & Potluck Meal
Please join us for an evening of worship and fellowship! Sunday, September 13th, we are having a singing and potluck. Singing begins at 4pm, with a potluck meal to follow.
Elder Selection Prayer Service
This Sunday (9/6) at 9 a.m. we will be having a Prayer Service instead of our usual Shepherding Groups. (Children from Cradle Roll through High School will have Bible classes in their new grade classrooms.)
We have begun the process of selecting new elders for Southwest, and step one is to pray that God would bless the process!
We will be reading from God's Word, we will hear prayers from our current elders and we will have a time of personal prayer as we launch this selection process.
Please plan to attend this 9 a.m. Prayer Service in the auditorium and let's pray without ceasing!
A Pair and a Prayer!
Get ready for A Pair and A Prayer! We will be collecting socks to benefit folks at the OpenDoor Mission.
Unlike the Undie Sunday collection, socks donated can be previously worn if they are in good condition. So, it’s time to clean out those sock drawers or find a good sale and donate socks for those who need them.
Please drop off your donations in the box in the foyer between Aug 30th and Sept 6th.
"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
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
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.)
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