Habitat for Humanity | Quilters | Prayer Chain
Seasonal Opportunities | Spirit Matters | Worship Assistants

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.

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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.

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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 Patti Hovdenes at 334-1999.

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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 the church office 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.
 
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.

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Spirit Matters!

This ministry for adults with physical or developmental disabilities meets every Thursday from
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., October through May, for crafts, stories, music, and special events. Special Events are held during the summer.
 
If you are interested in helping with this special ministry, or if you know someone who would benefit from this ministry, contact Cheryl Griess at 334-1999.

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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:

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

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