Habitat for Humanity

 

Rejoice! is a member of an eight church coalition that builds or rehabilitates houses for low income people. Church members volunteer during the Fall to construct a home in the Omaha area.

 

To volunteer or if you have questions, please call the Church office at 334-1999.

 

 


 

Quilters

 

People who love to quilt and serve others meet on the second, third, fourth and fifth Mondays of the month at 9:30 am at the church. They make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and those in need in the community, and enjoy a time of fellowship.

 

 

If you are interested in joining this group, call the office at 334-1999.

 

 


 

Prayer Chain

 

The Prayer Chain is formed of committed people who give time in prayer for those in need.

A telephone or e-mail chain is available for prayer requests to be sent to Prayer Chain members.
 
If you are interested in joining the Prayer Chain, or if you have special prayer requests,
please contact Pastor Brad at 334-1999.

 

 


 

Seasonal Opportunities

 

Throughout the year members of Rejoice! are committed to serving others in a variety of ways. If you are interested in any of these projects, contact Pastor Brad at 334-1999 for more information.
 
Thanksgiving Baskets
Members and friends of Rejoice! contribute food items to provide a full Thanksgiving meal for area families. Members collect, organize, and deliver the baskets the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving. In recent years Rejoice! has provided over 250 Thanksgiving baskets and turkeys to area families.
 
Caring and Sharing Trees
The Social Ministry Committee sponsors the Caring and Sharing Trees to collect toys and needed clothing or house items for Omaha area families. Over 800 gifts were collected last year.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts Collection
Once a year members of Rejoice! collect good used or new sweaters and sweatshirts to distribute locally and to Lutheran World Relief.
 
APUSAN – Nicaraguan Clinic
Rejoice! is a financial supporter of Los Chavalitos maternal/child health clinic in Managua, Nicaragua. Los Chavalitos is a clinic that provides its services free-of-charge or at low cost in the areas of pediatrics, prenatal care and family planning, and orthopedic surgery.

CROP Walk
Members of Rejoice! participate in the annual Omaha CROP Walk to help raise money for the local food pantry. The CROP Walk is held in October.

 

 


 

Spirit Matters!

 

This ministry for adults with physical or developmental disabilities meets every Thursday from
7:00 – 8:30 p.m., October through May, for crafts, stories, music, and special events. During the summer the group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month.
 
If you are interested in helping with this special ministry, or if you know someone who would benefit from this ministry, contact Carol Tillman at 496-6951.

 

 


 

Worship Assistants

 

Many people are needed to help on Sunday mornings and for other special services. These special roles contribute to the beauty and fullness of our services.
 
Volunteer opportunities include:

Altar Guild
Prepare bread and wine for distribution at the Eucharistic meal, provide Baptismal bibs and napkins, and coordinate altar flowers.

 

Communion Assistants
Help with the distribution of communion at worship services.

 

Greeters
Provide a friendly welcome as people enter Rejoice!

 

Lectors
Assist in the worship service by reading the lessons from the Bible

 

Acolytes
Junior and Senior High youth light the candles and assist pastors during the service with offering, communion and baptism.

 

Ushers
Welcome and assist worshippers, distribute bulletins, and assist with offering and communion.

 

Welcome Center
Provide information about our Church and upcoming events, and
welcome people to Rejoice! between services.

If you are interested in serving Rejoice! in a special way, call the Church office at 334-1999.

 

 

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