Upcoming Events
*CHECK OUT UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE CALENDAR BELOW, OR CLICK ON AN ITEM UNDER THE “MINISTRIES” DROPDOWN MENU ABOVE TO LEARN MORE AND GET PLUGGED IN AT SOUTHWEST.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
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 Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Trunk or Treat
Invite your friends to our family-friendly Trunk or Treat! From 6-8 PM, families can roam our parking lot and visit several folks that have decorated their trunks. Play games, have some hot cocoa, and grab some candy and good fellowship!
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 Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
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 Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Welcoming Church Seminar w/ Jon Reed
Please block off January 10-11, 2026 on your calendars now to be a part of the Welcoming Church Seminar with Jon Reed! As a church, we will learn crucial skills such as Putting on Guest “Glasses”, How to Attract Guests, and How to Follow-Up With Guests. Southwest wants to be a church that creates disciples of Jesus, so we look forward to Jon’s coaching on reaching out to guests!
Jon Reed Bio
The joy and pride of Jon’s life and greatest blessing has been being married to his wife Rebecca for 36 years and raising two amazing children, son Zackery and daughter Jessica. Jon has been the full time minister at the Hilltop Church of Christ in El Segundo, California for the past 27 years. He has had the privilege of training and coaching dozens of churches across the nation on how to be welcoming to guests. Hospitality and guest relations has been a passion of Jon’s for many years as his church has lived out the mission of “accepting people where they are while helping each other accept where God wants us to be”. God has grown the Hilltop Church of Christ from 30 to 300 based on one word, “Welcome”.
As well as completing all the courses for a Doctor of Ministry at Harding Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN. Jon is a certified speaker, coach, and leadership trainer with the John Maxwell Team. He has been a presenter at the Pepperdine Bible Lec-tures for the past 30 years and has also presented at Harding Theological Semi-nary. Most recently Jon had joined the team, “Next Generation for Christ” with James Nored, and has hosted and trained church leaders in evangelism strategies for reaching millennial’s with the good news of Jesus Christ.
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!
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!
Leadership Training for Christ (LTC)
LTC EXISTS TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP GENERATIONS OF YOUTH IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN THE HEART OF AMERICA TO LEAD THEIR CHURCH, COMMUNITY, AND WORKPLACE THROUGH THE 21ST CENTURY. OUR KIDS WILL TRAIN IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CHURCH SERVICE (SONG LEADING, PUPPETS, DRAMA, ETC) AND MAKE THEIR PRESENTATIONS IN KANSAS CITY ON THIS WEEKEND.
THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES TO ATTEND AND CHEER ON EVERY SOUTHWEST STUDENT.
*SEE Cole or SHAYNA FRANSON FOR MORE INFO OR TO GET SIGNED UP
WWW.HOALTC.ORG
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!
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!
Men's Conference
Men and teens, come join your brothers in Christ for a fun and challenging weekend. We plan to have a ballpark-themed lunch, serve our community, play some group games, and hear some great lessons from David Skidmore. Be there and leave encouraged!
Use the following link to sign up online. Cost is $25/person or $50/family.
https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/7aed751b-bf0a-4b3a-b99d-eccc8136e812
*Please contact Hunter Haltom or Cole Franson with any questions.
Friday
6:30 PM - Registration
7:00 PM - Icebreakers
8:00 PM - Worship (Bruce Johnson)
8:20 PM - Session 1 w/ David Skidmore
9:00 PM - Instructions for Tomorrow/Go Home
Saturday
8:00 AM - Optional Continental Breakfast
(Fruit, Yogurt, Pastries, Juice & Coffee)
9:00 AM - Worship & Session 2
10:00 AM - Service Projects
12:00 PM - Game Day Lunch
(Hot dogs, Pizza and Runzas)
1:00 PM - Worship & Session 3
2:00 PM - Hang ‘N Game (Watch football or play games/Nacho Bar)
3:00 PM - Worship & Session 4
4:00 PM - Cleanup and Go bless your family!
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
New Bunch Lunch
A few times each year, we like to invite new members and repeat visitors to our New Bunch Lunch. This year's Lunch will take place immediately after worship on Sunday, September 21st. The New Bunch Lunch is provided so that our new folks can share a meal with church staff and leaders to learn about membership and how to get involved at Southwest.
Don't worry, we don' t ask for a commitment to anything at the lunch...it's merely a way for you to get information and make connections.
Please click on the link or scan the QR code (or call the church office (402) 333-6536) to RSVP so that we know how much food to order. (This event is free!) Please RSVP by September 14th.
https://swestcc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/a7f6d8b0-b122-4e5c-8d1d-c6c03b632653
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Spark
Spark is our annual youth rally for 3rd-5th grade. Join us as we “spark” deeper relationships with each other and with Jesus! More information coming soon.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
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 on September 7 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 Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Heartfelt Ministries Kickoff
The goal of Heartfelt Ministries is to build deeper, richer and more spiritually-meaningful friendships among the women in your church family.
Join us for our 2025-26 Kickoff Session on Sunday, August 24 immediately following worship service. (Lunch will be provided.)
Contact Phyllis Keyser for more information or if you would like to join a Heartfelt Group!
Iron Sharpening Iron
Southwest Men’s Ministry invites men of all ages to a time of study and accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
We will meet every two weeks during the summer months. Saturday mornings at 7:00 AM, so that we don’t take away too much time from our families.
We are starting off by studying the book “The Titus Ten” by J. Josh Smith.
Each week will contain a time of study and a challenge as we strive to live for Jesus and be examples to our families. Come and join us!
Discovery Bible Study
Bryan Fojtasek’s Class “Discovery Bible Study” will Launch on Wednesday, August 20th. The theme is “Stories of Hope” from the Gospels.
Join us from 6:30-7:30pm Weekly in the Auditorium.
Bike To School Bash
Southwest Church Parking Lot
Bring your wheels and let’s roll into the school year together!
-Ride your bike, scooter, or skates (anything with wheels!)
-Bring your own dinner
-We’ll provide ice cream + popsicles to cool you down!
-Fun, friends, and a great way to kick off the new school year!
Everyone’s invited—see you there!
Friendspeak Ministry Update
FriendSpeak is a free, one-on-one conversation program to help people in our community practice and improve their English skills.
FriendSpeak is part of an internationally-known program and welcomes people from all cultures.
Join us August 17th after service in the Fellowship Hall for a 15-minute meeting to touch base & kick off fall reading sessions. All are welcome.
Iron Sharpening Iron
Southwest Men’s Ministry invites men of all ages to a time of study and accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
We will meet every two weeks during the summer months. Saturday mornings at 7:00 AM, so that we don’t take away too much time from our families.
We are starting off by studying the book “The Titus Ten” by J. Josh Smith.
Each week will contain a time of study and a challenge as we strive to live for Jesus and be examples to our families. Come and join us!
Iron Sharpening Iron
Southwest Men’s Ministry invites men of all ages to a time of study and accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
We will meet every two weeks during the summer months. Saturday mornings at 7:00 AM, so that we don’t take away too much time from our families.
We are starting off by studying the book “The Titus Ten” by J. Josh Smith.
Each week will contain a time of study and a challenge as we strive to live for Jesus and be examples to our families. Come and join us!
Women's Ministry Planning Mtg
Ladies!!! There will be a meeting on July 13th following the worship service to discuss the rest of the year. Please grab lunch and meet in the fellowship hall. All Ladies are welcome!! Bring your ideas!!
Faith & Family Night
Everyone is invited to come out for Storm Chasers baseball “Faith and Family Night” on July 12th. The game starts at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $11. Please RSVP and pay by July 9th, using the link below.
Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046
https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=fa37ccc2-7b1f-40ed-b296-9940facb80a0
Iron Sharpening Iron
Southwest Men’s Ministry invites men of all ages to a time of study and accountability. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
We will meet every two weeks during the summer months. Saturday mornings at 7:00 AM, so that we don’t take away too much time from our families.
We are starting off by studying the book “The Titus Ten” by J. Josh Smith.
Each week will contain a time of study and a challenge as we strive to live for Jesus and be examples to our families. Come and join us!
Parent’s Night Out
Babysitting Co-op for young families! The next date for the Babysitting Co-op is this Friday, July 11th, from 5-8 p.m.
Preregistration is required.
Please email or text Kitty Boone if you have any questions or would like to register your children. New families are always welcome!
Men's Ministry Launch
CALLING ALL MEN to the Men’s Ministry Launch! Saturday, June 28th in the church gym from 7-8:30am. Coffee and rolls will be provided. This will be the first of its kind!!!!!!
Waffle Cone Wednesday
Waffle cone Wednesday with the Baum Rooted Group. Come have dessert and fellowship in the gym - desserts and drinks are provided. RSVP to Tiff Baum.
Get Acquainted Meal & Mtg
Joe Jones has scheduled the June Fellowship and Get Acquainted Meal and Meeting at his home on June 20th at 6:30 pm. RSVP by calling Joe.
College/YP Game Night
A Game Night is being held at the Niestraths on Friday, June 20th starting at 6:30 PM.
8007 S. 198th Street
Gretna, NE
RSVP to Kim at 417-448-7225
This event is for College-Age and Young Professionals. Come join in the fun!
VBS Summerama
Summerama is a great way to Kick Off the Summer of 2025!
This year, we’re taking the spirit of camp – the camaraderie, the daily activities, the immersive nature – and applying it to our theme. Live It Out VBS combines the fun and adventure of camp life with meaningful Bible stories, fun worship songs, and engaging small group activities that teach kids how to love like Jesus.
Sign up TODAY!
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Ladies Sip and Savor Event
Ladies, save the date for our next event! Our Sip and Savor event will be held on Saturday, May 17th. It will be a fun event built around coffee, getting to know one another, fancy finger foods and more. Look for the 13 ladies wearing pins (I believe they are in the shape of a coffee mug) and ask more about the event.
Mother's Day
We are so grateful that God put mothers and grandmothers in our lives. Let’s pray for our mothers and mother figures in our lives and tell them “Thank you” today!