from blackboards to tablets
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Contact: Nicole • [email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
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Address: 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68516
May 6, 2018
From Blackboards to TabletsDo you remember your classrooms in school? Did they have a blackboard, overhead projector, whiteboard, iMac, or tablet? You probably remember classrooms full of color, bulletin boards, posters, and learning materials like markers, paper, and pencils.
Classrooms in the U.S. have advanced with technology and understanding of different learning styles, but in Tanzania, not much advancement has happened. Most classrooms have a blackboard, beat-up desks, no internet or technology. Students are taught through lecturing and notetaking. There is a textbook shortage and most students share, often a 1-book to 5-students ratio.
Southwood is partnering with Opportunity Education to implement their Quest Forward Learning Program at Uroki High School (sister church school). This program runs on the Amazon Fire Tablet ($40/Tablet) and features lessons called Quests. Each Quest is written by Tanzanian educators in English (required language) and focuses on specific topics in the Tanzanian required curriculum.
The Quests offer a different method of learning. Students engage in active, experiential learning. Teachers guide students not to simply seek the right answer, but instead work to create their own conclusions.
The Quest Forward Learning was implemented at another Tanzania Scholarship School called Mtakuja. When visiting these students, you can immediately see that they speak exceptional English, are more confident, and have developed critical thinking. They are also performing above their peers on the government standardized tests.
We are thankful for the Southwood Endowment Fund for giving a gift of $2,000 to install internet to Uroki High School plus all of the Christmas Giving Tree donations for tablets! As a church community, we are making student’s futures brighter!
—Nicole Mroczek, Director of Mission
SAVE THE DATE: Southwood ServesSaturday, October 6 • 8:30am–12:30pm Join us for a fun-filled morning of serving at Southwood and in the Community. Lunch to follow!
Southwood GardenSunday, May 20 • 12pm
Have a green thumb? We are looking for volunteers to help with planting the Southwood Garden. Sign up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Serve at the Neighborhood Food DistributionTuesday, May 29 or June 5 • 2:45–5pm Help hand out food to over 400 people in our community. All volunteers need to be at least 10 years old. Sign up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
You too can help a student achieve their dreams of Education through the Tanzania Scholarship Program.
More details on the on the Mission panel inside.
Parent/Child Summer WorkshopsFaith Stepping StonesAcquire resources to help you raise your child in a Christ-centered home. Attend an age-specific workshop with your child this summer to keep faith alive. Childcare provided for siblings. Grandparents welcome! Please register for the student’s grade in the 2018–2019 school year.
Parents Baptism Class May 13 at 11am5th Grade Worship June 24 at 9:45amPreK/K Communion June 24 at 11:00am4th Grade Money Matters July 8 at 9:45amParents Baptism Class July 15 at 11am3rd Grade Bible: Old Testament
and New TestamentJuly 15 at 9:45am July 22 at 9:45am
2nd Grade Ten Commandments July 29 at 9:45am1st Grade & Up Communion July 29 from
11am–1:30pm
1st Grade Serving August 5 at 9:45am
Kindergarten Lord’s Prayer August 12 at 9:45am
4/5 Year Olds My Church August 12 at 11:00am
3 Year Olds Family Devotions August 26 at 9:45am
Registration for all classes is online at southwoodlutheran.org/fss or at the Southwood Central Kiosks.
Tanzania Scholarship ProgramMake a difference in the life of a child. $62/month provides an education, room and board for a child!
For more program information and giving opportunities visit: southwoodlutheran.org/tanzania-scholarship.
Women’s Morning Study: 6-week study • Thursdays beginning May 10 • 6:30–8am
Start your day with your sisters and a cup of coffee! Enjoy great conversation and grow in your faith as we journey together through the Book of Psalms. Women of all stages of life are welcome! Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
Contact: Pam Dinneen • [email protected]
Prayer Team Serve through your prayers!Be a vital part of Southwood’s Care Ministry and serve through your prayers. Complete the training at home and become part of this meaningful ministry. Contact Britni at [email protected] for a training packet.
CareNotes!Life can certainly have its challenging moments. Stop by a CareNotes display and find helpful, inspirational booklets on many topics. Looking for a specific topic? Ask in the office!
Ongoing Care Ministries Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery
` Prayer Shawl Ministry—May 10 • 10am | May 16 • 6:30pm ` Renewed Hope—May 20 • 11am
Contact: Jo Sheets • [email protected]
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
Contact: Faye Koehn • [email protected]
Contact: Drew Jagadich • [email protected]
Talk with GodPrayer is simply having a conversation with God. Some people have ideas of what they should or should not include in prayer. Perhaps God is more concerned that we just come to talk. Parents are always grateful to hear from their children, no matter what the conversation!
Try these simple ideas to help in your journey of prayer:
f Keep it simple—Don’t make prayers complicated. Talk with God as you are talking with a close friend.
f Make a prayer list—When you become aware of specific prayer requests, write them down so you can follow through when you tell someone you will ‘keep them in your prayers’.
f Use a prayer journal—Write down your prayers and thoughts as you pray. Reread them and see how God is active in your life in more ways than you realize!
Source: http://bit.ly/2n28DuT visited 04/30/18
3 Tips for Caring Everyday
Life and Lattes Tuesday, May 8 • 2:30–5pm. Meet at the Mill in College View.
Youth Grouptonight • 5:45–8pm For our last session of Youth Group we will meet at Defy Gravity (345 Sporting Village Dr). Dinner provided. All incoming freshmen are welcome to attend.
DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th grade• 6th–8th Grade: Break for summer. Resumes in the fall. • Save the Date: Registration for DELVE in the fall will open
Saturday, August 4 at 8am.
Summer Mission Trips• Middle School:
June 20–23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Registration and $100 deposit deadline: May 23. Total Cost $275
• High School: July 21–28 in Houston, Texas Registration and $150 deposit deadline: June 21. Total Cost $375
Learn more at southwoodlutheran.org/youth
Women’s Summer Study Teach Us to Want by Jen Pollock Michel Thursdays, June 21—July 26 • 6:30–8pm
Come along on a brave journey through your desires and ambitions in this study based on Christianity Today’s Book of the Year. We all want things: certain relationships, just the right job, affirmation from others, a life full of passion and purpose. Contemporary culture says to go after desire, pursue your “I want” list ruthlessly. But, Christianity seems to send a different message: Wanting can even appear selfish. How do we reconcile the longings in our hearts with the God we’re called to follow? $5 snack fee, $15 book fee (optional)Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
Southwood Seniors: Field TripWednesday, May 9 • 12–2pm
Come enjoy beautiful views of Lincoln’s skyline with perfect visibility of the capitol building. Rain or shine, we’ll have the place all to ourselves to gather and hear the interesting story behind Capitol View Winery. Wine tasting is optional for $5. If you wish to carpool meet at Southwood by 11:30am.Program: Winery owners, Less & Trish, at Capitol View Winery & Vineyard (2361 Wittstruck Rd, Roca, NE)Lunch: Sandwiches, sides and dessert provided. Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
Southwood Singles: End of Year BBQ with First Plymouth Singles Saturday, May 19 • 6–9pm
Join the Southwood Singles for the end of the year BBQ and game night. Location: Southwood fire pit, south of the gravel parking lot.
` Brats, hotdogs, buns and water will be provided. ` Please bring a side dish, beverage and lawn chair. ` In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held inside.
Register at southwoodlutheran.org or at Southwood Central.
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Sunday School ` Sunday, May 20 is the last day of Sunday School for the school
year. That day students will be in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate the year during their normal Sunday School hour and the puppets will share Southwood summer activities. Students will begin and return to their regular classrooms.
` Save the Date: Registration for Sunday School in the fall will open Saturday, August 4 at 8am.
High School Tanzania Mission TripInterested in going on Southwood’s first global high school mission trip to Tanzania in June 2019? Contact Drew for more information.