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 pm, Monday - Friday402-895-3394 x FAX 402-895-3393Prayer Chain: prayers@faithwestwood.comfaithwestwood.comWorship Services:Saturdays @ 6 pm, Sundays @ 9 & 10:45 am

Steve Todd, Lead Pastor

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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…Sexes in the ScripturesWhat’s a woman to do? Or a man to do? Are the gender roles we accept really in the Bible, or do we just assume they are? And would key scriptures about men and women speak to us differently if we understood the cultural situations behind them?

Beginning next month, we will take a fresh look at passages in the Bible that address these and other questions. But beware. You may end up challenging some long-held assumptions.

July 7”The Manufacturer’s Original Specifications” What does Genesis mean when it says that the woman is a helper to the man? Is “helper” a role of inferiority? Superiority? How did the introduction of sin upset the Eden design? A new picture will emerge as we take a fresh look at Genesis.

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

Annette Garza, Asst. Director, Love & Learn Child Development CenterI’m here to help you with…

• Answering questions regarding the child care center and our pre-school and summer school-age programs

• Answering questions regarding all of the activities and events that happen in our center

• Help potential parents set a date and take a tour of our facility

• Help with questions about your payment account• Help shape your child in all of the stages of development, physically and

spiritually.

Contact me at: annette.garza@faithwestwood.com | 402-895-2114

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 regis-tration 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.

Prayers requested for others:-Shelley Staack: all people who struggle with faith, especially the young, who seem to struggle so much.-Elida Del La Garza: peace on earth!

Staff prayer requests:-Steve Todd, Lead Pastor: that our high school students and adult leaders would see themselves in mission with Jesus on their trip to Chicago this week.-Vikki O’Hara, Congregational Care Director: with thanksgiving for Dick and Ruth Boley, Carol Hendrix and Dave Raddatz, our Red Cross Blood Drive leadership team, and all our blood drive volunteers as they prepare for our next blood drive on August 4th.-Leah Dinoso, Children’s Ministry Director: Prayers of thanksgiving for all who helped with VBS and for all of the families who were able to attend. It was a wonderful week to connect with one another and worship our awesome God together! Joys/Thanksgivings:-Ed & Tanya Serefko celebrate with joy daughter Mila’s 15th birthday on July 2nd!-Julie & Neal Needham celebrate with joy their 15th wedding anniversary on July 4th.-Greg & Karen Bakewell: praise God that Karen’s father, Francis, has completed his first treatment for his cancer and has 3 more to go!-Mel Bohrer: so thankful for all my friends and family here at this church, and I am so thankful to be here!-JoAnn Wer: thank you for all the prayers, my right eye surgery went well. (Left eye on July 3rd.)-Nicki Arens: thank you for giving us the opportunity and support of family and friends that we need to help introduce our friends and neighbors to God and FaithWestwood!-Katherine Kirby: with thanksgiving that she has not needed a medical injection in her eye on her last 4 doctor’s visits!-Colleen Kelderman: Roger & Colleen Kelderman will celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary.-Ron & Dee Metzger: gives thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We have 3 new beautiful, healthy grandchildren!-Dan & Meredith Flynn: celebrate with joy the birth of their son, Parker, on June 15th.

Prayer RequestsPrayers of comfort for:

Those in our church who are preparing for, or recovering from, recent surgery, are hospitalized, in a physical rehab facility, or in hospice care, and for their family.-Elly Wolatz recovering in skilled care following a fall.-Julie Barnes, recovering from knee replacement surgery on June 27th.-Nanci Buckley, recovering from injuries sustained in an auto accident.-Helen Retherford, hospitalized at Select Specialty Hospital for weeks of IV antibiotics.-JoAnn Wer: recovering from cataract surgery on June 26th and July 3rd.

Those in our church who have experienced the recent death of a loved one:-Norma & Jerry Jacobson: the family and loved ones of our nephew from Fuller-ton, NE, who died on June 28th.

Those in our church for whom prayers have been requested:-Nicole Rampendahl: strength and faith to let God take control again. That the job I have accepted starts next week, and that Branden’s job starts getting his checks correct, as we really need less stress and anxiety keeping us up at night.-Micole Harms-Brazell: for a wonderful 3 weeks in Mexico for class.-Peg & Jim West: Jim’s eyes and movement concerns; patience and love for Peg.-Mike Thompson: that my son and his mother (my ex-wife) are both healthy, happy and safe, and that my son will communicate with me. I love him and his mom dearly.-Scott Herring: wife, Joanne, who came home on July 3rd from rehab following two surgeries.-Stolp family: safe travels for the high school students and sponsors on the mission trip to Chicago.-Diane Persing: for me as I make decisions about my mom.

Prayers requested for family or friends of those in our church: -Megan Linnell: comfort, peace and strength for my best friend, Candi Greuter, and her family on the death of her mother, Patricia, after a long battle with cancer.-Nancy Nordberg: Judy Gibson, friend, who fell and was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.-Joan & David Miller: continued prayers for strength and healing for Andrew Schmaderer.-Bruce & Jan Martin: Jack Martin, Bruce’s dad, as he undergoes a liver biopsy soon.-John & Gaylene Adler: Joe Dixon, who started another round of chemotherapy on July 5th, for treatment of multiple myeloma.-Lewis family: fast recovery for Steve Lewis from surgery this past week.-Lou Ann Pilgrim Cherry: Lynn, friend, and her family on the recent death of her mother.-Del & Joyce Benedict: our son, Michael, and family as they go through a big job transition to another town.-Jerry & LaNita Krause: healing for Mark Schierling, nephew, who suffered a heart attack and has had a stent placed.

Children & Student Ministries

Student Ministry News

Both MS and HS groups are taking a summer break, and will resume in the fall.

This week: July 7-13-High School Mission Trip/Chicago, IL

Children’s Sunday School

The Net: (K – 5th Grade)Memory Verse: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 Bottom Line: We need to ground our faith in Jesus so we can be the light of the world.

Family Fun This Week: Work on the Word Scramble from today’s lesson as a family. Talk about the story about the sower and the 4 different kinds of soil. Think of different ways that your family can let your light shine and let your good deeds glorify God.Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for Independence Day and all that it means for our country. Help us to take root in your Son so that we can grow in our faith. Make us a light that will shine brightly, and let the world see your Son in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Summer Sunday School Parents, are you interested in helping out with Summer Sunday School? We are looking for volunteers to help lead games and group activities each Sunday. Help one Sunday or as many as you like! Please email Leah at leah.dinoso@faithwestwood.com if you would like to get involved.

Summer Sunday School Hour Changes: for THIS SUMMER we have switched to one hour of Sunday School each week. Sunday School will be held during the 10:45 service thru September 1st. ***There will still be Children’s Time during BOTH services and the Nursery will be AVAILABLE at BOTH services too.*** September 8th we will begin “Jesus for Everyone” and resume our regular schedule.

The Fishbowl: (Nursery & Preschool) Memory Verse: A friend loves at all times. – Proverbs 17:17 Key Question: Who can be a good friend?Big Idea: I can be a good friend. Bible Story: Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37Family Fun This Week: Get out the doctor kit, Band-Aids, and gauze. Line up stuffed animals and dolls and open a hospital to take care of your friends. Wrap their broken legs with gauze and bandage their ouchies. Talk to your kids about being good friends and tak-ing care of others. Prayer: Dear God, we want to be good friends to everyone. Thank you for always being a good friend to us.

JULY 6, 2013

Saturday - 6 pm Prayer and Preparation

Prelude

Greeting Please stand, greet those around you, and join hands as we sing.“Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Amen.”

Song ........................................................................People’s Choice

Opportunities

Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Celebrations, Concerns, and Pastoral Prayer. Please respond to “Lord, in your mercy,” with “Hear our Prayer.”The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for-ever. Amen.

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Message ....................................................“Celebrate Your Freedom”Rev. Ron Roemmich

Communion hymn ......................................Faith of Our Fathers, #710

Prayer Benediction

Mission Partner: Living Hope diaper drive

Last Week’s Mission Offering: Habitat for Humanity - $715.73

Let’s help Living Hope restock their outreach supplies by providing much needed diapers, wipes, and formula. For two weeks, we will collect these supplies in the Mission donation boxes by the Fellowship Hall, and also by the church office on the 2nd floor. Your mission donation is welcome and will be used to purchase these supplies as well.

Missions

Congregational CareStruggling with a family crisis, grief, a health concern, depres-sion, anxiety, addiction, financial concerns – or any other issue that is affecting your life and your relationship with God? Our Congregational Care Director, Vikki O’Hara, is available for short term counseling (and referrals for longer term services – which in some cases can include financial assistance). Vikki welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to see how your church family can assist you during any of life’s challenges. To contact her call: 402-650-9489 or vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.

Expecting a Baby? Please let us know!Please let our Blessed Beginnings ministry know as soon as you are pregnant! We have a gift for you to use throughout your pregnancy and want to be able to walk with you and pray for you, your fam-ily and your baby during your pregnancy! We also arrange for pastoral visitation when you are hospitalized and deliver your baby. To make the ministry team aware of your pregnancy, please call Carol Hendrix at 402-895-2432 or email Vikki O’Hara, M.Div., Congrega-tional Care Director, at vikki.ohara@faithwestwood.com.

GriefShare is a national, non-denominational faith-based seminar and support group for people grieving the death (recent or in the past) of someone close. At GriefShare we understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement as you walk the grief journey.

GriefShare meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00pm in Room 231. Everyone is welcome. Dawn Franks leads the team of GriefShare facilitators. If you would like more information, please call Dawn at 402-917-1644 or contact Vikki O’Hara, M.Div., Congregational Care Director at 402-650-9489.

New Home? Home Bless-ings AvailableFaithWestwood will now be offering the United Methodist “Service of Home Blessing.” This brief service may be done at any time but is especially appropriate when you have recently moved to a new home or apartment. Some families combine this with a “house warming” or “open house,” while others include close friends and family, and others just immediate family. To arrange a home blessing, contact Vikki O’Hara, M.Div., Congregational Care Director, at vikki.ohara@faith-westwood.com or 402-650-9489. When your house is blessed you will receive a special plaque to display in your home.

What’s HappeningInterested in membership?Contact Holly Timberlake at 402.895.3394x1013 or holly.tim-berlake@faithwestwood.com.

Communion ServingWhy do we celebrate communion? When followers of Christ gather together for the breaking of bread and sharing the cup, it is a means of remembering His life, death, and resurrection and of encountering the living Christ. We experience afresh the presence of our risen Lord and receive sustenance for our lives as disciples. Consider joining the communion teams today by calling the office 402 895-3394 x1011 or email brenda.bowers@faithwestwood.com for 9am team or donna.zito@faithwestwood.com for 10:45 team.

FaithWalk GroupYou are invited to join the Sunday morning 9:00 FaithWalk group in the Conference Room. They will be studying the book of Daniel. It will be an intensive study about Daniel and his life, concentrating on his prophesies relating to the Book of Revelation. If you have questions or need more infor-mation contact Larry or Marilyn Berryman at larryberryman@netscape.net or 402-234-5905.

The Susanna CircleThe Susanna Cir will meet on Wed. July 17, in the Library. We are still on the book by Max Lucado. Call Gaylene Adler 402-895-3926 for futher information.

Join the Amazing Grays on their annual fall trip!

Destination: St. Joseph, MO Date: Tuesday, September 17Time: Leave the church at 8:00am, return at 6:30pm. On the tour: Tobiason Stained Glass Studio, Jesse James Home, Pony Express National Museum, The Patee House Museum, and fine dining at The Gothic House. Price: $115 per person, due August 12, 2013 (incudes motorcoach trans-portation, coffee and snack, admis-sions, lunch, bottled water, treat and Hall Escort Services).For reservations, call 402-895-3926Send payment to: Gaylene Adler, 7305 S. 174th St., Omaha, NE 68136Checks payable to Hall Tours.

Financial Peace UniversityWe all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practi-cal steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! FPU is a 9-week class that meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:15 p.m. at FaithWestwood Starts September 10 Register for the class with Jim Koontz at jkoontz3@yahoo.com or 402-677-8844.

JULY 7, 2013

Sunday - 9 amPrelude

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

Special Music ....................................................Armed Forces Medley Sarpy Serenaders Barbershop Chorus

Children’s Time .......................................................Pastor Steve Todd

Greeting .........................................................................Donna Zito

Opportunities ..................................................................Donna Zito

Offering ......................................................... “Soon and Very Soon”Chancel Choir

Act of Praise ................. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow, #95

Offering Prayer

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 ................................................. Gary Jones

Message ............................ “The Manufacturer’s Original Specifications” Pastor Steve Todd

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

Communion .....................................................Amazing Grace, #378.............................................................. America the Beautiful, #696................................................................ Faith of Our Fathers, #710.....................................................Let Us Break Bread Together, #618............................................... The Battle Hymn of the Republic, #717................................................. I Know Whom I Have Believed, #714

Blessing

Shalom

JULY 7, 2013

Sunday - 10:45 amWelcome ...............................................................Pastor Steve Todd

Opportunities ..................................................................Donna Zito

Offering

Children’s Time ........................................................Pastor Steve Todd

Worship in Song

Prayer Opportunity

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25... ......................................Laura Blumenthal

Message ............................... “The Manufacturer’s Original Spefications”Pastor Steve Todd

Communion

Blessing

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

listen to it online after Tuesday.

Want to listen to more messages or get another copy of the bulletin? You can find them online, at

www.faithwestwood.com

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Mission Opportunities - Save the Date!

August 25 - Outside the Walls 2013Service opportunities for all, stay tuned for details.

Labor Day Weekend (Aug29-Sep2)Mission trip to Oklahoma - help with tornado relief!