
Prayer Team
Lift up prayers emailed daily as requested by Southwood members.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
God calls us uniquely and equips each of us with special talents. You can make a unique contribution in the body of Christ and we want to help put your gifts and passions to work. At Southwood Lutheran, we offer serving opportunities at Southwood, in the community and around the world. Learn more about each serving opportunity and find a fit for you using the descriptions below.
Manage your serving at Southwood schedule and submit or accept a substitute request.
Join Southwood in serving at our Global Mission Partners in Tanzania in 2026.
Tanzania Service & Learning Team: July 9 – 21, 2026. This team will serve at our sister church in Uswaa, Tanzania. There will be opportunities to serve in the primary and secondary schools as well as the medical clinic. The team will also enjoy a safari or other excursion after serving in Uswaa.

Lift up prayers emailed daily as requested by Southwood members.

Southwood supports Saratoga Elementary with food donations for its Free Little Pantry.

Short-term mission teams focus on building relationships with the churches and communities we visit. Southwood visits Honduras and Tanzania each year for a time of learning and serving with our partners.

Provide information and help people sign up for special events on Sunday mornings.

Everyone is welcome to help with planting and preparing the garden.

Deliver meals on a regularly scheduled basis with the Tabitha Meals on Wheels Program.

Support education for students in Tanzania.

Help serve the evening meal to guests of The Gathering Place. Southwood serves on the 2nd Monday & 3rd Thursday each month.