tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17787354411429482472024-03-05T05:23:04.754-06:00Salem NewsSalem Lutheran Church, Sycamore, ILhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11692238128651775227noreply@blogger.comBlogger423125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-55067938205102588482015-01-30T05:00:00.000-06:002015-01-30T09:34:11.554-06:00Salem Soup Suppers Wednesdays During LentSalem Soup Suppers are scheduled for Wednesdays during Lent. Ask a few people to join you and your family or your group in sponsoring a soup supper. As a sponsor for a supper, you will provide 8-10 gallons of soup (varied kinds), beverages, and willing hands to clean up and serve (from 5:30-6:45pm) prior to the 7pm worship service. A free-will offering is received and can be designated to the Salem ministry of your choice. The people dining bring breads, crackers, or desserts to share. Lent will soon be upon us! Sign up in the Welcome Center or call the office to host a night.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-31725372451296062242015-01-25T06:04:00.000-06:002015-02-17T19:17:38.814-06:00Shrove Tuesday Dinner & Cake Auction February 17<br />
Please plan on attending the annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner & Cake Auction hosted by Salem confirmation guides and students!<br />
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6pm - Dinner</div>
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7pm - Cake auction begins</div>
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Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, fruit, veggies, and drinks will be served. The suggested donation for the meal is $5 per person ($20 maximum per family).</div>
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Funds raised this year will be divided between Feed 'em Soup, Feed My Starving Children, and DeKalb County Animal Welfare League.</div>
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Cake theme categories are:</div>
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New Beginnings</div>
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Media Play (TV/Sports/Games/etc.)</div>
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God's Creations</div>
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Baker's Choice (Food, etc.)</div>
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Salem's Favorites/Living Christ's Love</div>
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Salem Gives Back</div>
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Won't you please consider donating a decorated cake to be auctioned that evening? Or bring your checkbook and bid on a cake or two?</div>
Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-41503943919466147182015-01-25T06:03:00.000-06:002015-02-15T17:59:19.017-06:00GRACE Family Worship February 15Please come to Salem's GRACE Family Worship!<br />
Sunday, February 15, 10:30am<br />
Fellowship Hall<br />
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"Transformed by Love"<br />
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* Food (please bring fruit, baked goods, juice or milk to share)<br />
* Sing-along with Bill & Brandon<br />
* Music shared by Salem Sunday School and Children's Choirs<br />
* Family Worship led by Salem 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade studentsGraddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-55454861403423001092015-01-25T06:02:00.000-06:002015-02-01T06:08:27.743-06:00February Volunteers Needed for Meals on WheelsFebruary is Salem's month to furnish volunteers to deliver "Meals on Wheels" to Sycamore shut-ins for the Voluntary Action Center.<br />
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Salem furnishes two volunteers a day for three Sycamore routes (West, Central, and East) each weekday in February.<br />
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It doesn't take long to complete a route (usually 11am-12:30pm) and your help is appreciated!<br />
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Please call Salem's office to volunteer (815-895-9171).Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-50506638001792168092015-01-25T06:01:00.000-06:002015-02-01T06:08:05.181-06:00Scout Sunday/Souper Bowl of Caring February 1The Boy Scouts of America has designated February 1 as Scout Sunday to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to scouting. On February 1, BSA Troop #2810 will celebrate Scout Sunday at Salem by participating in the 10:30am service and sponsoring "Souper Bowl of Caring." "Souper Bowl of Caring" allows the troop to collect food pantry items and monetary donations to benefit Salem's Food Pantry. The congregation is asked to please bring food pantry items for the collection baskets, and after the service scouts will be using "soup pots" to collect monetary donations.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-48632936449232675952014-12-25T06:05:00.000-06:002015-01-25T15:17:27.480-06:00Annual Congregational Meeting January 25The annual congregational meeting of Salem Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in our Fellowship Hall. Our meeting will start promptly at 12:45pm. The meeting will be preceded by a shared meal starting with a prayer at noon. The main course and drinks will be provided.<br />
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Members are asked to bring salads or desserts. There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center to let us know which you will be bringing. Child care will be provided during the time of our meeting.<br />
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(The following Wednesday, January 28, will be the backup date in case of postponement due to adverse weather or some other circumstance. If needed, the meeting will start at 7pm with the dinner starting at 6:15pm.)Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-22639549300289935772014-12-25T06:04:00.000-06:002015-01-25T15:16:18.216-06:00Salem Creative Arts Ministries Welcome New ParticipantsSalem Creative Arts Ministries welcome new participants at any time! See the schedule below and consider adding your gift of music in the new year!<br />
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Cherubs (singers 4 years old through 1st grade)<br />
Wednesdays 4:30-5:15pm - Choir Room<br />
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Choristers (singers in 2nd-5th grades)<br />
Wednesdays 6-6:45pm - Choir Room<br />
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Celebration Voices (adult or HS singers)<br />
Wednesdays 7:15-8:30pm - Choir Room<br />
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Puppet Praise (5th grade and up youth and adult puppeteers)<br />
Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm - Choir Room<br />
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Sounds of Grace Bells (6th grade and up youth and adult ringers)<br />
Thursdays 7:30-8:30 pm - Balcony<br />
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Salem Praise Team (adults and HS youth)<br />
Saturdays 8:30-9:30am once a month - SanctuaryGraddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-63550751353032275982014-12-25T06:03:00.000-06:002015-01-18T20:34:27.860-06:00Special Congregational Meeting January 18A Special Congregational Meeting of Salem Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, January 18 for the purpose of voting on issuing a call to a candidate for the position of resident Pastor of Salem. The Council has interviewed this candidate and feels that the Pastor's personality, strengths, and interests match very well with Salem's wants and needs. The Pastor agrees and is excited about the possibility of becoming the next Pastor of Salem.<br />
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The Special Congregational Meeting will start promptly at 6pm in Fellowship Hall. The Pastor will be introduced. Following a time of devotion and dialogue with the Pastor, the congregation will discuss and then vote on whether to issue a call to this pastor. Child care will be available during the time of the meeting.<br />
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Preceding the meeting, there will be a meal at 5pm. The main course and beverages will be provided. Members of the congregation are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please sign up on the sheets in the Welcome Center if you can bring some food or provide some help.<br />
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All voting members of Salem are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting on Sunday, January 18. All members of Salem Lutheran Church will receive a letter in the mail concerning the Special Congregational Meeting.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-54339211631596687752014-12-25T06:02:00.000-06:002015-01-18T12:23:54.267-06:00GRACE Service January 18Led by grades K, 1, and 2<br />
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Salem monthly GRACE worship services are led by Sunday School classes and their families the third Sunday of each month at the 10:30 service from October through May. Participants prepare prayers, read scripture, lead the creed, share hospitality as ushers and greeters, and sometimes share music they have learned through private lessons or Sunday School.<br />
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GRACE worship is a marvelous opportunity for children and youth to grow in worship leadership. Come and experience the gifts they bring.</div>
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Thank you for your support of all young people leading worship.</div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684474921436506432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-10783908604711809542014-12-25T06:01:00.000-06:002015-01-04T18:05:03.950-06:00Epiphany Celebration January 3-4The Epiphany services will be held on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5. Watch for the Salem Puppet Praise Team's Epiphany skit at the 10:30am service. Come to celebrate God's gift of light in Jesus!Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-31795108857019782322014-11-25T06:09:00.000-06:002014-12-25T13:03:44.695-06:00Christmas Eve Candlelight Services - 4pm/6pm/11pmChristmas Eve Candlelight Services<br />
Wednesday, December 24<br />
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4pm: Family-centered<br />
6pm: Meditative Lessons & Carols<br />
11pm: Festive Worship to welcome Christmas<br />
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All services will include candle-lighting and communion.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-3996454648306616302014-11-25T06:08:00.000-06:002014-12-18T08:18:29.091-06:00Mid-Week Advent Service December 17Mid-Week Advent - a Season of Expectation and Hope<br />
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7pm Wednesday, December 3, 10, & 17<br />
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Plan to worship at the Mid-Week Advent Service.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-73645148650269663652014-11-25T06:07:00.000-06:002014-12-15T14:16:11.172-06:00G.E.M.S. Noon Potluck December 15Salem G.E.M.S. - Growing Every Member Spiritually<br />
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Music of the Season, by Ron & Carla Vanatta<br />
Monday, December 15, in Salem's Fellowship Hall<br />
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* Noon potluck<br />
* Roast turkey breast will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.<br />
* Don't forget donations of non-perishable items for Salem's Food Pantry.<br />
* Please make a reservation by Friday, December 12. Call Carol at 815-899-8383.<br />
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We look forward to seeing you and enjoying an afternoon of good food, fellowship, and beautiful music. Spouses are always welcome.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-41341776184925731432014-11-25T06:06:00.000-06:002014-12-14T11:47:20.840-06:00Poinsettia Orders Deadline December 14It is time to order Christmas poinsettias to decorate Salem's sanctuary during the holiday season. Altar guild members will take orders in the narthex following each worship service on December 6-7 and 13-14. The poinsettias are $19.50 each and checks should be made payable to Glidden Florist.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-55746692056736333142014-11-25T06:05:00.000-06:002014-12-14T11:46:55.424-06:00Sunday School Christmas Program December 14Salem Sunday School children grades Beginners through 5th are working hard learning and practicing for a Christmas program, <i>The Christmas Present</i>, by Pam Andrews. They will be presenting the program on December 14 at the 10:30am Grace service. Please mark your calendars and start inviting family and friends. The children are excited and looking forward to sharing this special morning with you!Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-47886505268943112502014-11-25T06:04:00.000-06:002014-12-07T12:05:01.730-06:00Christmas Cantata December 6-7 Please join us for an Advent presentation of:<br />
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<i>Love Came Down at Christmas</i><br />
A Musical Cantata Celebrating God's Gifts of Hope, Peace, Joy & Love at Jesus' Birth<br />
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Written by Joel Raney, presented by Salem Creative Arts Ministry for:<br />
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5pm Worship - Saturday, December 6<br />
10:30am Worship - Sunday, December 7<br />
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* A Singing Memorial gifted in memory of Shirley Miller by her daughter, Cindy Graves<br />
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"Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine,<br />
Love was born at Christmas, Star and Angels gave the sign.<br />
Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine,<br />
Worship we our Jesus, But wherewith for sacred sign?<br />
Love shall be our token, Love shall be yours and love be mine,<br />
Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift and sign." - Christina Rossetti, 1885Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-40283304250187578382014-11-25T06:03:00.000-06:002014-12-03T19:43:38.128-06:00Help Grace Place at NIU Celebrate the Christmas SeasonGrace Place at NIU will host a Christmas Meal for students on December 3. Grace Place will provide roast beef and ask if members of Salem would be willing to supply side dishes for 20-25 people. They suggest traditional things like a salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, and dessert. If you are willing to help by providing a side dish, please contact Jenny Ruff at 815-793-2055 or call Salem's church office.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-49404714314088537662014-11-25T06:02:00.000-06:002014-11-30T11:30:31.693-06:00Food Basket Challenge Begins November 29You may have heard about the popular Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS. Instead, Salem will be doing a Food Basket Challenge. From November 29 through February 15 at each worship service one member family will challenge another member family to bring a basket full of food the next week, so each weekend six families will be involved. This food raiser is to help DeKalb County families that need Salem's Food Pantry and is part of Salem's "God's Work, Our Hands" activities.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-78423387761026146292014-11-25T06:01:00.000-06:002014-11-26T21:00:37.498-06:00Thanksgiving Eve Worship November 26 Come, You Thankful People, Come!<br />
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Wednesday, November 26<br />
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship @ 7pm<br />
Pie & Coffee in Fellowship Hall @ 8pm<br />
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Gifts of non-perishable foods and personal care products invited to stock Salem Food Pantry.<br />
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Pie donations and servers invited! Sign up in the Welcome Center!Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-57862647311485419372014-10-25T06:04:00.000-05:002014-11-23T10:55:22.292-06:00Christ the King Celebration and Commitment Weekend November 22-23Cards for committing to support Salem's many ministries will be mailed around November 10. Please join us in celebrating our ministry and growing in discipleship by filling out those stewardship commitment cards which will be received during all worship services. They may also be mailed to the church office.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-72189334948238447982014-10-25T06:02:00.000-05:002014-11-09T11:51:25.964-06:00Salem Healing Services November 8-9From time to time Salem has offered specific services of healing and prayer. Salem will offer healing rites at all worship hours (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am & 10:30am) on November 8-9. Those who wish may come to the altar for anointing, laying on of hands, and prayer. A prayer station offering candle lighting and silent prayer will also be available. Each worshipper may partake of both prayer offered for them at the altar and/or a personal offering of prayer at the candle-lighting area. We come to the Lord seeking healing for so many areas of our lives: our health, our relationships, our attitudes. All are welcome.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-13394465846420712642014-10-25T06:01:00.000-05:002014-11-02T13:15:27.166-06:00All Saints' Candle-Lighting November 1-2Saturday, November 1 - 5pm<br />
Sunday, November 2 - 8am/10:30am<br />
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Join us for worship All Saints' Weekend as we celebrate the lives of those who have died in Christ within the past year from our congregation and community, as well as those who remain close to our hearts from times past. A candle will be carried in for each person honored as a bell is rung in their memory. During the Hymn of the Day, the congregation will be invited to bring a lighted candle forward in memory of loved ones who have died.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-36262916494337901332014-10-25T06:00:00.000-05:002014-11-26T19:04:21.054-06:00Singers and Instrumentalists Invited!<i>Love Came Down at Christmas</i><br />
A Cantata Celebrating God's Hope, Peace, Joy & Love<br />
Written by Joel Raney, presented by Salem Creative Arts<br />
5pm Saturday, December 6<br />
10:30am Sunday, December 7<br />
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Calling all singers and instrumentalists! Be a part of this lovely musical celebration of God's greatest gift, Jesus Christ. Composer Joel Raney weaves phrases of an original Rossetti poem with carols old and new. November Wednesday and Sunday evening group rehearsals are scheduled below. Music scores and rehearsal CDs are available for home practice.<br />
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8:00-8:45pm Wednesdays - Choir Room<br />
October 29, November 5, 12, 19<br />
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6:00-7:30pm Sundays - Sanctuary<br />
November 9, 16, 23, 30<br />
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7:30-8:30pm Final Rehearsal - Sanctuary<br />
Wednesday, December 3<br />
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Please contact Carla Vanatta at 815-895-9171 (church), 815-895-8521 (cell), or Carla@salemlutheransycamore.org to participate. Thank you!Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-73201047162999785922014-09-25T06:03:00.001-05:002014-10-26T14:05:26.515-05:00Confirmation Pie Fundraiser During OctoberThe annual Confirmation Pie Fundraiser is underway! See any confirmation student to place an order. Students will be in the Welcome Center on Saturday and Sunday before and after worship times through the month of October. Order now! The delivery date is Saturday, November 22. Questions? Contact Brenda Jones at 815-970-1318.Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778735441142948247.post-36301945802942295612014-09-25T06:01:00.000-05:002014-09-28T12:22:27.016-05:00St. Michael and All Angels September 27-28Bring an angel to worship!Graddy Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00205353330376506305noreply@blogger.com