our mission:Making disciples of Jesus Christ

our vision:To become deep, daring, daily disciples

Mature into deeper levels as a discipleWe want to grow deeply in God’s love and inloving each other in deep fellowship. We want our lives to be deeply shaped by God’s Word.

Seize the daring challenges of a discipleWe want to become daring disciples, who will follow Jesus anywhere. We will dare to be led by the Holy Spirit, individually and as a church. We want to be daring in our serving, daring in our love, and daring in our generosity.

Establish the daily practices of a discipleWe want to be daily disciples, not Sunday Christians. We strive to pray daily, read God’s Word daily, live for Jesus daily, worship God daily, and change the world daily.

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4814 Oaks Lane x Omaha, NE 68137Office Hours: 8 am - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday402-895-3394 x FAX 402-895-3393www.faithwestwood.comPrayer Chain: prayers@faithwestwood.comWorship Services: Sundays @ 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Steve Todd, Lead Pastor

FaithW E S T W O O D

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Salvation By Faith

July 5, 2015

Welcome! If this is your first time at FaithWestwood, we want you to know how glad we are you came. We also know it can be a little scary coming to a new church. That’s why we want to do everything we can to help you feel at home, find new friends, and take the next step in your faith.

Green shirts, green sheets, green bagsIf you have questions, ask anyone wearing a green FaithWestwood polo this morning. Or leave us a note on the green sign-in sheet in your bulletin, which will be collected with the offering. We also invite our new guests to pick up one of our “little green bags” in the foyer. Inside you’ll find a little info and a small gift.

We hope that what you experience this morning brings you back next weekend. We’d love to see you again soon!

Coming Up @ FaithWestwood…

Meet our staff...Each week we will introduce you to one of our staff members:

Edna Fleming, Financial & Information Management Director• I support our staff in many ways, including processing payroll and providing

financial reports. • I’m here to help you with:• Any questions or needs you have concerning financial giving at

FaithWestwood.• Updating contact information - if you change your address, email

address or phone numbers.• Reserving rooms for ministry and special events - which includes

ensuring rooms are heated or cooled.

Contact me at 402-895-3394x1004|edna.fleming@faithwestwood.comMonday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00.

July 5 - 25 - REVIVALMethodism began as a revival movement. The church in 18th-century England tended to be formal, academic, and spiritually lethargic. But God called John Wesley and others to preach the gospel to those who hadn’t heard and invite them to a heart-felt experience of salvation through faith in Christ. And God did the rest, creating a personal revival in the lives of all who responded. The church today stands in need of revival. Let’s pray for God to send that Spirit of revival to us. During July our pastor will refashion four of John Wesley’s ser-mons for our time. May God open our hearts to hear and respond.

July 5 - Salvation By FaithWith every season of revival comes a fresh reclaiming and proclaiming of the pure gospel message. God gives salvation to sinners who put their faith in Christ. What is this faith? What is this salvation? In 1738, less than three weeks after his “heart strangely warmed” experience, John Wesley preached this gospel mes-sage at Oxford University, and he preached it often throughout his life. It was the spark that lit the fires of revival.

Prayers of comfort and thanksgiving are printed for one week. You may submit an update at any time by writing your request on your green registration sheet, or by email to: prayers@faithwestwood.com. Prayer requests not marked “Private” on the green registration sheets are sent to the prayer chain and printed in the bulletin. Prayer requests must be received by 9 am on Wednesday morning to be included in the bulletin that week.

Cheryl White and Peg West.Nancy Nordberg: friend, Marvel, as she recovers following surgery.Beryldene Vachal: my son who is having a serious battle with alcohol.Jenni Jacobsen: a family friend, Hank Kessler, still at Nebraska Medical Center.Michael & Mistie Hunt: continued prayers for Roger and Dawn as they try to sell their home and find a job. They, particularly Dawn, are getting stressed, so prayers for peace as well.Michael Hunt: my mother, still hospitalized.Deb & Dave Koopmans: Dave Procter, son-in-law, dealing with medical issues with arthritis. He is only 31 and has had to quite his job.Gina & Scot Schneider: Gina’s son, Ryan McGinty, that he will find his way back to the family and see that the one he is with is taking him down the wrong path.Regina Matthias: my niece and her family.Diane Persing: strength and healing for my mom and prayers for my nephew, Mark, that he gains wisdom to live his life.Linda Ritchey: relief of stress for my granddaughter.Mel Bohrer: my best friend Leslie’s mom, Diana Elbert, who has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma for the second time.

Staff prayer requests:Steve Todd, Lead Pastor: for our city: that the violence would stop, that its root causes would be addressed, and that God’s people would reach out to grieving families.Vikki O’Hara, Congregational Care Director: thanksgiving for our students and their service to our Omaha community during last week’s Urban Plunge Mission Trip! Joys/Thanksgivings:Bob & Kathie Muehlich: Praise that Bob’s brother, Don, had hip replacement surgery on the 22nd. Prayers for no clots as he heals.Jerry & LaNita Krause: thank you for your prayers for my sister, Derelea, she is greatly improved.Cindy Gibbs: praise and joy on the birth of my grandson, Levi Gene Gibbs on June 21st.Sharilyn Scroggins: gives thanks with joy that my son, Greg Scroggins, graduated from University of Phoenix this past week. I am so proud of him and the family.

Prayer RequestsPrayers of comfort for:

Those in our church who are preparing for, or recovering from recent surgery, are hospitalized, are in a physical rehabilitation facility, or in hospice care, and for their familiesSarah Albaugh, in rehab following a fall.Marilyn Hart, recovering from a stroke.Joanne Carlson, recovering from a stroke at Good Samaritan Millard and requesting visitors.Sheryl Caillier, recovering from a total hip replacement.Cheryl White, recovering from open heart surgery.Peg West, recovering at home from knee replacement surgery and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.

Those in our church who have experienced the death of a family member:Comfort, peace and strength for Naomi Wellman and family on the death of her father, Stephen Miles last Saturday.Comfort, peace and strength for our family on the death of Gary Strong, father of Theresa and Mark Hilger and grandfather of Nash and Clara.

Those in our church for whom prayers have been requested:Suzanne McMonagle, still recovering from complications from knee replacement surgery on March 6th.Bev Albright, now back in Omaha after suffering a stroke while in Indiana.Patrick Casey: that our house closes without any problems.Sandy Butler: for closing on my house to go smoothly and be fully accepted.Gina & Scot Schneider: for a peaceful summer with the girls.

Prayers requested for family and friends of those in our church:Chris & Marie Moyers: Uncle Mike, who has been diagnosed with ALS and is seeing a doctor in MN for a second opinion.Patrick Casey: that our friends the Sanne’s get an offer on their house in New York.Bruce & Jan Martin: our son, Jeff, as he begins a new job in Chicago this week and will move to Kansas City in December.K.D. Utterback: my cousin, Clarice, who is not doing well.Eric & Amy Tharp: Mindy Curington, dear friend, still recovering from accident in September.Mike & Diane Ferency: our friend, John, who will be having surgery.Jerry & LaNita Krause: fast healing for LaNita’s sister, Kathie Woods, who fell and has a small broken bone in her wrist. Cheryl Ann Newman: James and Dean – God knows.Edie Baumbach: my son-in-law’s brother, diagnosed with liver cancer; healing for

Summer BreakWe are now on summer break, and will resume in the fall. Stay tuned for upcoming information!

Middle School Program Director: Anthony Kinganthony.king@faithwestwood.com

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Children’s Director: Leah Dinosoleah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com

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PreK – Camp Splish SplashNursery & Preschool – Camp Splish SplashBible Story: God’s way is perfect. Moses in the Bas-ket • Exodus 1:21 – 2:10Bottom Line: God’s way is perfect.Memory Verse: “God’s way is perfect.” 2 Samuel 22:31, NIRV

STAND UP: Get in the Story We have the perfect 8-week devotional for your kids to dive into God’s story and figure out how they can STAND UP for what’s right! At the be-ginning of each week, you’ll read about one of the many people who got into God’s story by standing up for what’s right. Then, each day of the week, this book will take you through a new devotional thought or activity that helps you discover ways you can stand up and get in the story! They are $10 and just let Leah Dinoso know if you would like to get a copy of STAND UP for your family.

Elementary – Stand Up!Bible Story: Daniel Interprets Another Dream (Tree Dream) • Daniel 4Bottom Line: If you want to stand for what’s right, listen to others who listen to God.Memory Verse: “Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10, NIrV

Last week’s offering: Habitat for Humanity = $512.46

Missions

Mission Offerings

Pantry Needs this week:Canned meat Toilet paper Canned fruit Feminine hygiene productsCanned beans Paper towels Napkins

This week’s offering: FaithWorks Food Pantry Paper DriveThe offering this morning will be used to purchase paper products for our FaithWorks Food Pantry. We are also grateful for donations of toilet paper, feminie hygiene products, paper towels, and napkins. Those may be brought to the missions bin in the foyer at any time. Thank you!

Missions director Celeste Ellis to leave at end of AugustPastor Steve Todd and the Staff-Parish Relations Committee announce that our missions director, Celeste Ellis, will be leaving our staff at the end of the summer. While she has loved serving here on a part-time basis these last few years, God has prompted her to search for a full-time position. She plans to remain with us leading up to and during our Outside the Walls event on August 23. During Celeste’s tenure as missions director, the church has launched its FaithWorks Pantry Place, now serving 60 families per month. She also led our first trip to Costa Rica last year, as well as another in January this year. Under her direction, FaithWestwood has become a leader in fill-ing UMCOR flood buckets to bring to annual conference, and we have brightened the lives of hundreds of children around the world by filling shoe boxes with Operation Christmas Child. Due to her leadership, FaithWestwood has strengthened its ties with local mission partners, such as Together, Omaha Street School, and Habitat for Humanity. She has also served as our primary point of contact with missionaries we support, Jay Mundy in Uganda and Carlos Mestayer in Costa Rica.

FaithSent Card MinistryWe’d love for you to join the FaithSent card ministry as we create cards for our homebound members and other church staff needs. This month we will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on July 6 in Room 231. The group meets the first Monday of each month. If you can’t make it by 6:30, please arrive when you can and stay as long as you can. No prior experience with stamping or cardmaking is required; we’ll be happy to show you how. All ma-terials are provided. If you have questions, please contact, Susan Skinner, Ministry Coordinator, at sgskinner68@gmail.com or 402-991-4720.

Women’s Book GroupsWe would love to have you come join our book group on the 2nd Tuesdays and last Wednesdays of each month at 1 PM in the FaithWestwood library. For more information please call Cindy Uhrich at (402) 658-1978. Our summer books discussions will be:

July 14 - Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good by Jan Karon

July 29 - The Spy Mistress by Jennifer Chiaverini

August 11- Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas

August 26 - I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven ( a book recommended by the Millard Librarian at UMW )

Lunch MinistryWe are in real need of small groups, families or individuals who would be willing to provide ministry to those in our Divorce-Care group by providing lunch for approximately 10 adults and an average of 6 kids (kids are only with us every other Sunday) on Sundays at noon. Lunch is served in Room 231 and can be set up in the room during the morning. Crockpots can be plugged in and a microwave is also available in the room. Pizza, lasagna, a casserole, sloppy joes, or purchased food, along with a fruit or a salad, bread and a simple des-sert (cookie, fruit, etc.) would be ideal. Beverages and paper goods are provided and would not be part of what you are asked to provide. For more information contact: Vikki O’Hara, Congregational Care Director, at 402-650-9489 or vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com who can connect you with the MealTrain for this opportunity, where you can sign up to bring a lunch on an avail-able date.

Congregational Care Office Volunteer Needed Vikki O’Hara, our Congregational Care Director is in need of a vol-unteer approximately 2 hours per week for a specific project that is done in the office each week. Once you have been trained, it can be any two hours a week during office hours, but initially it would need to be Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday or Thursday of each week. Require-ments: ability to maintain confiden-tiality, and some general experience with Microsoft WORD and EXCEL and Outlook email. If you are in-terested, please email vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.

Love & Learn is Hiring!The daycare at FaithWestwood is in need of full-time and afternoon teachers. If you are 16+ and enjoy sharing the love of Jesus with children, contact Jessica Bernard at 402-895-2114.

What’s Happening

Prayer GatheringFaithWestwood has partnered with several other metro church-es in a Prayer Opportunity for 2015. Each church has a day of the month that they will pray for the prayer focus of the month. Our day is the 31st or the last day of the month. For more informa-tion contact Holly Timberlake at holly.timberlake@faithwestwood.com or 402-895-3394 x1013.

Interested in membership?Contact Holly Timberlake at 402-895-3394x1013 or holly.timber-lake@faithwestwood.com.

Amazing Grays TripYou are invited to travel to York on Tuesday, September 15 on the Amazing Grays Annual Outing. We will travel by motorcoach, leav-ing the church at 8:45 a.m. and returning between 5-6:30 p.m. Tour highlights:

• Bedient Organ Company• Lunch at Chances “R”• Lee’s Marble Museum• Wessels Living History Farm

Tour price is $106, due by August 10. Contact Gaylene Adler at 402-895-3926 for more information or to register.

Free “Introduction to Spanish” Class!Interested in learning some basic Spanish? Good Samaritan Mil-lard is offered a FREE (donations accepted) “Introduction to Span-ish” class on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Terrace Room at Good Samaritan Home-Millard, 12856 Deauville Drive. This would be an especially great opportunity for those who are interested in serving with our mission teams in Costa Rica to brush up on some basic Spanish language skills. Language learners will dive into culture, practice con-versations and pronunciation, and develop basic writing skills about familiar topics and topics of inter-est. This class is open to all Good Samaritan residents, their families, and anyone in the Omaha com-munity. To register, contact Joanne Carlberg, Director of Resident and Community Relations at (402) 895-2266 or jcarlber@good-sam.com.

SERMONS ON CD! Today’s message will be available on CD at the information desk next Sunday. Or, if you want to hear it sooner, you can watch

it online after Tuesday.

Want to watch more messages or get another copy of the bulletin? You can find them online, at www.faithwestwood.com.

JULY 5, 2015

Sunday - 9 amPrelude ...................................... “Christians, We Have Met to Worship”

Jill Anderson, Meredith Flynn, Piano

Welcome ............................................................... Pastor Steve Todd

Hymn ........................................And Can It Be That I Should Gain, #363

Opportunities ............................................................. Brenda Bowers

Offering ................................................................... “Amazing Grace”Chancel Choir, Jill Anderson, director

Act of Praise ...........................................A Charge to Keep I Have, #413

Offering Prayer ...................................................... Pastor Steve Todd

Hymn ........................................................Blow Ye the Trumpet, #379

Children’s Time ................................................................ Leah Dinoso

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 .......................................... Maddie Serefko

Message ................................................................. Salvation by Faith Pastor Steve Todd

Prayer of Confession - The Great Thanksgiving - The Lord’s Prayer

Communion ..........................................A Charge to Keep I Have, #413..............................................Come Sinners to the Gospel Feast , #339........................................................................ Depth of Mercy, #355 ....................................................... How Can We Sinners Know, #372....................................................... Come Sinners to the Gospel, #616......................................... Christ, From Whom all Blessings Flow, #550

Blessing ................................................................. Pastor Steve Todd

Shalom

JULY 5, 2015

Sunday - 10:45 amPreService Song ..............................................................“Happy Day”

Welcome ................................................................ Pastor Steve Todd

Worship in Song ................................................... “You Never Let Go”................................................................................. “Forever Reign”......................................................................................“Psalm 100”

Opportunities .............................................................. Brenda Bowers

Offering ........................................................... “Lead Me to the Cross”

Song ........................................................................“Mighty to Save”

Children’s Time .................................................................Leah Dinoso

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 ........................................... Larry Berryman

Message .................................................................. Salvation by FaithPastor Steve Todd

Communion ........................................................................“Hungry”................................................................. “You Gave Your Life Away”

Blessing .................................................................. Pastor Steve Todd

This morning’s musicians: Camryn Bowers, acoustic guitar, vocal; ; Shane Campagna, electric guitar, vocals; Ryan Goughner, keys, vocals; Seth McKenzie, drums; Eric Mears, bass guitar; Liz Polivka, vocals; Kayla White-man, vocals.

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