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What is Saved to Serve? |
Saved To Serve provides opportunities for Nebraska Women of the ELCA to do more than sit at meetings. They are weekend events at which women have painted, hung wallpaper, made curtains, planted gardens, sorted books, made banners, cleaned camp sites, suiting their activities to the needs of the ELCA supported institutions and agencies they are serving. Instituted in 1998, the Saved to Serve opportunities are structured with three-fold emphasis: - Bible study (written especially for the event) - Work project that benefits one of the Nebraska Synod's Serving Arms - Opportunity to interact with other ages, cultures, or abilities. Groups of women have served American Indian communities, Thai residents of South Sioux City, varied cultures in the Omaha area, disadvantaged people at Martin Luther and Mosiac (formerly Bethphage) installations, students at Campus Lutheran centers, and elderly residents of Tabitha Home. Wherever Saved to Serve project has been planned, the recipients of the service and the women who have serve are equally joyful about the experience. |
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Serve at the Lakota Lutheran Center & Chapel |
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Saved to Serve at the Lakota Lutheran Center & Chapel
Scottsbluff, NE
June 12-14, 2009
Registration Deadline—May 15, 2009
This is your opportunity to lend a hand to ministry that emphasizes worship, youth education, pastoral care and social ministry as it serves as a bridge between Native and Non-Native people.
Construction of the Lakota Lutheran Chapel and Center has been completed and now it is time for some landscaping. Join women from across the state and participate in this Saved to Serve Opportunity to beautify the grounds of the Center and Chapel accord to a developed landscape plan. The group will also paint the Chapel’s steel cross. This weekend will be a time to learn about the Indian culture in numerous ways including attending a Pow Wow on Saturday evening at Gering. Bible study and devotions will be offered with input with from Pastor Will Voss. Lodging is planned to be at the Center with alternative arrangements being made for those with special needs.
The registration fee for this exciting Saved to Serve opportunity is $39.00. Lodging and most meals are included. In addition to the service opportunities, each event will include a multipart Bible study, community building among the participants, learning about the agency associated with the ELCA, interactions with others, satisfaction, fun, and JOY in serving our Lord Jesus Christ.
Contact your WELCA leaders for a registration form. Contact Kandy Pflaster at 308-784-2193 or tkpflast@charter.net for information about this Saved to Serve opportunity. Contact Mary Mayfield mayfieldim@cox.net or 402-778-0291 or Susan Watson at mvwcpa@alltel.net or 402-879-1354 for general information.
If enough interest is shown, a bus is available for transportation from Kearney to Scottsbluff. Check the box on registration form if you would use the bus if offered. There would be a transportation fee of approximately $25 - $50 per person depending on the number who sign up.
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I was in prison and you visited me. Matthew 25:36c
Remember those who are in prison as though you were in prison with them. Hebrews 13: 3a |
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Minister to Prisoners
Lincoln, NE: July 10—12,2009
Registration Deadline: June 10,2009 to allow for background checks.
Cost: $39
Accept the Biblical command to visit prisoners and practice compassion by participating in this prison ministry Saved to Serve Opportunity. Plans for the weekend include an overview of the Nebraska Synod ELCA Prison Ministry Program. On Saturday, participants will visit The Oxford House where former prison inmates are helped to transition back into the community and the warehouse from which supplies are distributed from to those being released from prison. Participants will then turn their energies into service projects at the facilities and to preparing a meal which will be served on Sunday to about 100 work release prisoners and their families at Our Saviors Lutheran Church as a part of the FEAST program.
F=Friends
E=Eating
A=And
S=Sing, Studying, & Sharing
T=Together
This outreach ministry welcomes ex-prisoners and work release inmates from the Community Corrections Center. Church members take a bus every Sunday to pick up inmates who want to go to Church. Following the service, prisoners and their friends share lunch, Bible study, prayers and fellowship. Saturday, we will attend worship services and Bible study at the Nebraska Penitentiary as a choir. Participants will practice and sing one or two songs. The number of persons allowed to attend is limited, so sign up right away. Those who attend are required to submit their names two weeks in advance and pass security checks. Those who register too late for the security check or who prefer not to go to the Penitentiary will prepare centerpieces and placemats for the Sunday dinner.
There will be times of explanation and discussion, a multi-part Bible study, worship at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Sunday and may opportunities to learn how to continue to be involved in ministry to prisoners.
Lodging will be at the Wesleyan University dormitories. For more information contact Jane Flores, 402-654-2246 or janeflores2002@yahoo.com.
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