Neighbor 2 Neighbor

This fall, Our Savior Lutheran Church members will be hosting dozens of block parties across northeast Nebraska, and we need your help. The purpose of these events is to create community, connection, care, and support in your neighborhood. Gone are the days when we knew our neighbors, spent time with our neighbors, or watched our kids play with the neighborhood kids. We want to restore Neighbor 2 Neighbor relationships across northeast Nebraska.


Are you interested in participating? The staff will be hosting a series of informational meetings. These meetings are designed to share the vision of these events with you and provide you with information will need as you prayerfully consider being a host or co-host in your neighborhood.  You can register at the link below or by calling the church office at (402) 371-9005.


Our next meeting for hosts and co-hosts will be Sunday, July 30th at both 9:00 am and 11:45 am.


click here to register



Supply Request Form

What supplies will you need? Please fill out this form to request supplies for your get-together. Note: Some supplies, like tables and chairs, are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.


click here for the Supplies request form



Invitations Request Form

Invitations are available in two styles, door hangers and postcards. Please let us know if you will need either for your get-together.


click here for the invitation request form



FAQs

We know you have lots of questions so let us try to answer a few here.

  • Where will these parties be? In your neighborhood. That does not mean it needs to be in your house. It may be in a neighborhood park or in maybe a street party or in someone's front yard. Every group of neighbors will decide the best location for their neighborhood party.
  • How much will it cost? Your cost for hosting (co-hosting) a party will be zero. Our Savior will be providing resources for all the cost of your neighborhood party. We will be employing Thrivent Action Teams card to offset the cost so if you are a Thrivent member, please contact the church office at (402) 371-9005
  • When will the party be hosted? We are hoping the parties will be Labor Day weekend. The exact date and time will be determined by each neighborhood.
  • Who do I invite and how do I invite them? We will provide you with invitations to your specific party. The host and co-host in each neighborhood will determine the best way to deliver the invitations. We do hope everyone in your neighborhood is invited.
  • Can we include other activities? Be as creative as possible. We want your neighborhood to have a great time getting to know one another.

party planning options

How do you host a party? What type of a party should it be? How is Our Savior planning to help? Well... it's up to you. We are encouraging creativity when it comes to planning a party. Some of our members have already suggested the ideas of an Ice Cream Social, a Saturday Brunch, parties with bounce houses or slip-n-slides!


Below are various options for planning, and Our Savior involvement, to help get your creative thoughts flowing!

  • OPTION #1 – DIY (Do It Yourself)

    What do you do? You are the host AND the party planner.

    Where should you host your party?

    1. Your property – if you have the space to host and are comfortable
    2. A public location of your choosing – this could include parks, large indoor spaces…


    - Other questions to answer…

    • What ages are coming? Young children, elderly, high schoolers…
    • Do I want to have yard games and other activities?
    • Do I need to provide seating? (see what Our Savior can provide for you below)


    How do I party plan?
    FOOD…what are you going to eat?

    • Classic BBQ foods, easy to make in bulk, easy to eat, easy to clean up
    •       See what Our Savior can provide for you below.
    • Alcohol is UP TO YOU, but will not be provided by Our Savior.
    • Keep common food allergies in mind (dairy, gluten…) – make sure you have multiple options
    •      For example, make a side without milk or butter.


    Who’s coming to the party?
    Our Savior has designated “sections” of Norfolk and the surrounding communities. Invite neighbors, both members and non-members, in your section.

    • You can get invites customized with your time, date, and location from Our Savior (see below).
    • Call, text, knock on their doors…whatever you are comfortable with.
    • Have FUN with it! Make it personal and welcoming.



    How can Our Savior help?
    Please fill out a request form by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 for any of these items.

       Invitations – generic, customizable template to fill in with your name, date, time and location
       Tables and chairs – limited amount
        Location – use our space to host
        Paper products – plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups…
       Food – not limited to, but suggested…

    • Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, chips, potato salad, cookies lemonade mix
    • We will NOT provide alcohol…that is up to each individual party.
  • OPTION 2 – DIY 2.0 (do it yourselves)

    What do you do? Coordinate with other neighbors…you are the host AND party planner.
        - This is for the larger sections of Norfolk or more densely populated areas (multiple neighborhoods, identifiable mini sections..) that may require multiple party locations.

    Where should you host your party?

    1. Your property – if you have the space to host and are comfortable
    2. A public location of your choosing – this could include parks, large indoor spaces…


    - Other questions to answer…

    • What ages are coming? Young children, elderly, high schoolers…
    • Do I want to have yard games and other activities?
    • Do I need to provide seating? (see what Our Savior can provide for you below)


    How do I party plan?
    FOOD…what are you going to eat?

    • Classic BBQ foods, easy to make in bulk, easy to eat, easy to clean up
    •      See what Our Savior can provide for you below.
    • Alcohol is UP TO YOU, but will not be provided by Our Savior.
    • Keep common food allergies in mind (dairy, gluten…) – make sure you have multiple options
    •      For example, make a side without milk or butter.


    Who’s coming to the party?
    Our Savior has designated “sections” of Norfolk and the surrounding communities. Invite neighbors, both members and non-members, in your section.

    • You can get invites customized with your time, date, and location from Our Savior (see below).
    • Call, text, knock on their doors…whatever you are comfortable with.
    • Have FUN with it! Make it personal and welcoming.


    Because there are a lot of people in your section (multiple neighborhoods, more densely populated…), you may identify smaller sections, neighborhoods, or groups to host a party for. Work with the other DIYs to determine who is inviting who.


    How can Our Savior help?
    Please fill out a request form by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 for any of these items.

        Invitations – generic, customizable template to fill in with your name, date, time and location
       Tables and chairs – limited amount
        Location – use our space to host
        Paper products – plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups…
        Food – not limited to, but suggested…

    • Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, chips, potato salad, cookies lemonade mix
    • We will NOT provide alcohol…that is up to each individual party.
  • OPTION 3 – TWO-STEP (share the responsibilities)

    What do you do? Partner with one or two families in sharing the responsibilities…someone can host and the others can do the party planning.

    Where should you host your party?

    1. Your property – if you have the space to host and are comfortable
    2. A public location of your choosing – this could include parks, large indoor spaces…


    - Other questions to answer…

    • What ages are coming? Young children, elderly, high schoolers…
    • Do I want to have yard games and other activities?
    • Do I need to provide seating? (see what Our Savior can provide for you below)


    How do I party plan?
    FOOD…what are you going to eat?

    • Classic BBQ foods, easy to make in bulk, easy to eat, easy to clean up
    •      See what Our Savior can provide for you below.
    • Alcohol is UP TO YOU, but will not be provided by Our Savior.
    • Keep common food allergies in mind (dairy, gluten…) – make sure you have multiple options
    •      For example, make a side without milk or butter.


    Who’s coming to the party?
    Our Savior has designated “sections” of Norfolk and the surrounding communities. Invite neighbors, both members and non-members, in your section.

    • You can get invites customized with your time, date, and location from Our Savior (see below).
    • Call, text, knock on their doors…whatever you are comfortable with.
    • Have FUN with it! Make it personal and welcoming.



    How can Our Savior help?
    Please fill out a request form by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 for any of these items.

        Invitations – generic, customizable template to fill in with your name, date, time and location
        Tables and chairs – limited amount
        Location – use our space to host
        Paper products – plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups…
        Food – not limited to, but suggested…

    • Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, chips, potato salad, cookies lemonade mix
    • We will NOT provide alcohol…that is up to each individual party.
  • OPTION 4 – TWO-STEP 2.0 (share the responsibilities even further)

    What do you do? Partner with one or two families in sharing the responsibilities…someone can host and the others can do the party planning. The “even further” comes with the food…

    Where should you host your party?

    1. Your property – if you have the space to host and are comfortable
    2. A public location of your choosing – this could include parks, large indoor spaces…


    - Other questions to answer…

    • What ages are coming? Young children, elderly, high schoolers…
    • Do I want to have yard games and other activities?
    • Do I need to provide seating? (see what Our Savior can provide for you below)


    How do I party plan?
    FOOD…what are you going to eat?

    Here’s where you can make it even easier. Outsource your food prep. Invite people to bring a side or a drink to add to the feast, family/church potluck style.

    • Classic BBQ foods, easy to make in bulk, easy to eat, easy to clean up
    •      See what Our Savior can provide for you below.
    • Alcohol is UP TO YOU, but will not be provided by Our Savior.
    • Keep common food allergies in mind (dairy, gluten…) – make sure you have multiple options
    •      For example, make a side without milk or butter.

    Who’s coming to the party?
    Our Savior has designated “sections” of Norfolk and the surrounding communities. Invite neighbors, both members and non-members, in your section.

    • You can get invites customized with your time, date, and location from Our Savior (see below).
    • Call, text, knock on their doors…whatever you are comfortable with.
    • Have FUN with it! Make it personal and welcoming.

    How can Our Savior help?
    Please fill out a request form by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 for any of these items.

        Invitations – generic, customizable template to fill in with your name, date, time and location
        Tables and chairs – limited amount
        Location – use our space to host
       Paper products – plates, napkins, forks, knives, spoons, cups…
        Food – not limited to, but suggested…

    • Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, chips, potato salad, cookies lemonade mix
    • We will NOT provide alcohol…that is up to each individual party.