Happenings
Coming Soon @ FaithWestwood
ExtraOrdinary Worship Series
May 31 - July 26
ExtraOrdinary
August 2 - September 6
The ExtraOrdinary sermon series will focus on the ordinary people in the Bible who did extraordinary things for God. FaithWestwood will welcome some extra ordinary folks to share their stories too!
Coming Sunday, August 30
9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
ExtraOrdinary: Ananias
Acts 9:10-19
As Saul was being transformed into Paul, the Lord Jesus calls Ananias to be a willing servant in the process. How do we face difficult challenges and people with tremendous grace and love?
What Else This Sunday?
Summer Sunday Fun Day Theme - Aloha!
Sunday School - 9 am - kids worship with their families (activity bags available); 10:45 am - Bible Story Time with Ms. Leah
Mission Offering Focus - Outside the Walls Sunday (giving code: otw)
Resources:
At a Glance
All kinds of exciting things are happening at FaithWestwood! For a full calendar of upcoming events, visit faithwestwood.com/FWCalendar
- ExtraOrdinary Worship Series - Now through September 6
- 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
- United Women in Faith September Meeting - Wednesday, September 2 at 9 am, fellowship hall
- 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).
- Back to MIDWEEK Student & Family Open House - Wednesday, September 9 from 6 - 7:45 pm, student ministry large group rooms, 2nd floor
- Outside the Walls *Save the Dates* - Saturday, September 12; Saturday, September 26; Sunday, September 27.
- 3rd Grade Bible & All-Church Bible Blessing - Sunday, September 13 at 9 & 10:45 am
Summer Safari Sunday School
Summer brings exciting new activities to Sunday School!
9 am - kids worship with parents in worship center; special activity bags available
10:45 am - Bible Story Time with Ms. Leah in the Micah Center Children's Library
Say ALOHA to Summer Sunday Fun Days!
Our final Summer Sunday Fun Day for 2026:
August 30 - Aloha! (wear your tropical and Hawaiian shirts and say Aloha! to our summer fun days!
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.
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 10 am - 12 pm
Monday & Thursday: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 3 pm
or by appointment
A New Season of UWF Begins September 2
United Women in Faith September Meeting
Wednesday, September 2 at 9 am
fellowship hall
Everyone is invited to join with FaithWestwood's United Women in Faith for their September meeting!
Along with a light breakfast, coffee, and fellowship, we'll hear a presentation by Martha Bruckner from the American Cancer Society.
Who are the United Women in Faith?
The United Women in Faith meet monthly at FaithWestwood for programs in large and small group meetings to encourage mission education, spiritual growth, and social activity -- with a focus on the needs of women and children locally and worldwide.
Information: Email Caring Ministries Director Vikki O'Hara at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com
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 9 - 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
- August Focus: Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, tooth care, deoderant, etc.)
- 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.
Back to MIDWEEK - Student & Family Open House
Wednesday, September 9 from 6 - 7:45 pm
student ministry large group rooms, 2nd floor, west entrance
Bring the whole family!
• Check out what Student Ministry MIDWEEK is all about
• Have food and meet the Student Ministry leaders
• Worship with Shane
• Find out more about the fall calendar, about Confirmation, and about the UMC Youth Conference in Texas
Can't Wait to See You There!
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
Paper Sign Ups Available Now
Visit the OTW table 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
3rd Grade Bible Presentation & All-Church Bible Blessing
Sunday, September 13, both services, 9 & 10:45 am
It's a beloved FaithWestwood tradition!
On Sunday, September 3, 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.
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
Check out FaithWestwood's GROW Catalog to see descriptions and contacts for of all the different ministries, missions, and groups going on at FaithWestood.
Great Reasons to Purchase Scrip
UPDATE
Celebrate Dads this month! Use SCRIP to purchase gifts for Moms and Grads this month, or give SCRIP cards to them as gifts!
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.