Happenings
Coming Soon @ FaithWestwood
Current Worship Series
Always Blessing
August 13 - October 25
On any given day, let alone on Sunday, no one wakes up and says, "Nope, I don't want to be a disciple." Through the sermon series Always Blessing we will renew our commitment to discipleship as we reflect on our church's core values and live out our partnership covenant.
Coming Sunday, September 13
9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Generational: Prayers
Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice. Always. Prayer. Petition. Peace. The Apostle Paul offers final words of encouragement to the Philippians reminding them to rejoice and to present their requests to God. As you live out what it means to be generational, how do you focus on discipleship with your prayers?
What Else This Sunday?
3rd Grade Bible Presentation - 9 & 10:45 am
Bible Blessing - 9 & 10:45
Sunday School - 9 & 10:45 am
Mission Offering Focus - Outside the Walls (giving code: ots)
Resources:
At a Glance
All kinds of exciting things are happening at FaithWestwood! For a full calendar of upcoming events, visit faithwestwood.com/FWCalendar
- Always Blessing Worship Series - Now through October 25
- Scrip Fundraiser - ongoing; in the foyer or online
- Greater Love Gift Shop Open Hours - Sunday from 10 am - 12 pm; Monday & Thursday from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Wednesday from 11 am - 3 pm or by appointment
- FaithWorks Pantry GARDEN Work Days - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9 am - 12 pm, through the growing season
- FaithWorks Pantry Upcoming Dates - Wednesday, September 9, 12:30 - 3 pm (seniors, by appointment. Email info@faithwestwood.com for appointment); Thursday, September 10, from 5 - 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm); Saturday, September 26, from 10 am - 12 pm (doors open at 10 am).
- Outside the Walls All-Church Service Event - Saturday, September 12; Saturday, September 26; Sunday, September 27.
- 3rd Grade Bible & All-Church Bible Blessing - Sunday, September 13 at 9 & 10:45 am
- Fidget Blanket Blessing - Sunday, September 20 at 9 & 10:45 am
New Resources from Health & Wellness Ministry
Beginning in September, FaithWestwood's Health & Wellness Team will offer monthly education resources addressing health topics that affect people of all ages.
Each month, you'll find take-home handouts featuring information, tips, and guidance for you and your families.
September's topics will be:
*Sports-related concussions in children and youth
*Fall risk and prevention for adults
Pick up your copy of the information sheets from the wooden tables outside the worship center, at the coffee bar, and in fellowship hall.
Greater Love Gift Shop Open Hours
Greater Love Gift Shop
inside the FW office, west entrance
The Greater Love Gift Shop features gently used and newer items ready to gift to friends & family members. Suggested donations support FaithWestwood's Greater Love fund.
SALE GOING ON NOW!
All items are Buy One, Get One Free! (the free item must be lesser or equal value)
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm
Monday & Thursday: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 3 pm
or by appointment
FaithWorks Pantry Upcoming Dates
FaithWorks Pantry
South entrance of FaithWestwood United Methodist Church
4814 Oaks Lane, Omaha, NE
September Dates/Times: ***SEE NEW UPDATES***
- Wednesday, September 9, (seniors by appointment) - 12:30 - 3 pm (email info@faithwestwood.com for appointment)
- Thursday, September 10 - 5 - 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm)
- Saturday, September 26 - 10 am - 12 pm (doors open at 10 am)
For more information about FaithWorks Pantry, please visit faithwestwood.com/faithworks-pantry
FaithWorks Pantry is an equal-opportunity provider.
USDA Non-discrimination Statement
Serve at the Pantry - NEW SIGN UP
Pick your task & your days -- as many or as few as you'd like. Two opportunities each month. Sign up at the NEW SIGN UP LINK tinyurl.com/FWPantryServe
FaithWorks Pantry Giving Focus
- September Focus: 4 or More for FaithWorks Pantry
- Most Needed: Boxed pasta (NO spaghetti), breakfast bars, 64 oz juice (apple, cran-apple, grape), adult cereals (shredded wheat, raisin bran)
- Monetary donations are always appreciated!
Our 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.
Outside the Walls - September 12, 26 & 27
Outside the Walls 2026
Saturday, September 12;
Saturday, September 26;
Sunday, September 27
Outside the Walls is a great weekend each year when FaithWestwood worships by stepping out of our building and out of the worship center to focus on projects that serve our community.
In 2026, Outside the Walls will serve with projects on Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27 + NEW THIS YEAR an "Early Bird" project with Food Bank for the Heartland on September 12!
To Join a Project Team
Find a team at tinyurl.com/FWOTWServe
Paper Sign Ups Available in the foyer
Visit faithwestwood.com/outsidethewalls for more information about Outside the Walls.
Questions? Email info@faithwestwood.com
3rd Grade Bible & Bible Blessing September 13
Sunday, September 13, both services, 9 & 10:45 am
It's a beloved FaithWestwood tradition!
On Sunday, September 13, Ms. Leah will present new Bibles to our 3rd graders in a special presentation during worship.
Everyone is Invited to Bring Their Bible Too
In addition, everyone is invited to bring their own Bibles for a blessing.
Fidget Blanket Blessing September 20
Sunday, September 20, both services, 9 & 10:45 am
During worship, we will bless our Fidget Blanket ministry and the wonderful blankets they have created to share with individuals living with dementia, memory loss, or developmental disabilities.
A fidget blanket is a small lap blanket that includes a variety of safe textures and simple activities -- such as buttons, zippers, etc. -- to provide comfort, engagement, and sensory stimulation.
These blankets will be donated to the Easter Nebraska Office on Aging, Mosaic, and Solutions Group members from FaithWestwood and the Omaha area.
Information: Contact Caring Ministries Director Vikki O'Hara at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com
It's Harvest Season @ the FaithWorks Pantry Garden
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
9 am - 12 pm
FaithWorks Pantry Garden, south of FaithWestwood
The Harvest is Bountiful - Helpers Still Needed
Come anytime, stay as long as you like and help our FaithWorks Pantry Garden continue to share good things with the FaithWorks Pantry all summer and into the fall!
Bring water, your favorite tools, hat, sunblock, and bug spray.
Information: Contact Nancy Vogel at info@faithwestwood.com
GROW Catalog 2026-2027
Check out FaithWestwood's GROW Catalog to see descriptions and contacts for of all the different ministries, missions, and groups going on at FaithWestood.
UPDATE
It's Pumpkin Spice season! Pick up your coffee cards from Scrip to give as gifts or treat yourself this fall!
Purchase Scrip cards to use for other purchases too!
Purchase Scrip cards to many of your favorite shopping locations at the green table in the foyer (between services on Sundays) or at raiseright.com.
Wedding presents and other gifts, budget planning, vacation planning & travel, big purchases (appliances, etc) & MORE!
What is Scrip?
Scrip is an on-going fundraiser for FaithWestwood.
Church family purchase Scrip cards from their favorite merchants 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? In-person & Online!
- In Person: Purchase physical cards between worship services on Sunday morning, at the GREEN table in the foyer.
- Online: Or, purchase digital cards at raiseright.com and/or download the RaiseRight app to your mobile phone from the app store.
To get the unique enrollment code for FaithWestwood, check out Pastor Cindi's Thursday email, or email Brenda Bowers at info@faithwestwood.com
For questions or assistance with the app: Visit the GREEN table between services on Sunday mornings, or email Brenda at brenda.bowers@faithwestwood.com.