"Feed My Starving Children" Volunteers Needed

Founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit, Christian organization that is committed to feeding God's starving children hungry in body and spirit. Working with food scientists, FMSC developed MannaPack Rice which contains over 20 vitamins and minerals. Providing protein from extruded soy nuggets, these meals are inexpensive, easy to transport, contain no water or filler, and are prepared simply by boiling water. They provide everything a child needs to thrive, not just survive.

From November 17-20, Feed My Starving Children Make a Difference 2K11 will be packing 500,000 meals with the financial and physical help of local residents and organizations like Salem. Won't you help us purchase the ingredients and pack them for shipment around the world to the neediest of our neighbors? For just $0.24 per meal we can save and repurpose a human life!

Watch for the sign-up sheet in the narthex for the following dates:

Friday, November 18, 6:15-8:30pm

Sunday, November 20, 11:45am-2pm

The Suter Company

Bethany Road

We need three things from you to make this a reality:

*Consider a financial gift to the local effort for Feed My Starving Children

* Pray that hearts and minds will be opened to this opportunity

* Sign up to assist in packing

The local goal for 2011 is 700,000 meals! To pay for the meals, $168,000 is needed. To pack the meals, more than 3000 volunteers are needed.

Salem G.E.M.S. Noon Potluck November 14

Salem G.E.M.S. will meet one week early because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Mark your calendars and make your reservations by calling Carol Saidat (815-899-8383). We ask that you provide a casserole for the noon potluck. The committee will provide beverages, salads, and desserts.

We ask that everyone bring a Thanksgiving memory to share. We are very thankful for this time of Christian fellowship that we share each month. Spouses are always welcome. Please bring items for Salem's food pantry.

Pastor Sululu Visits Sunday, November 13

Join us Sunday, November 13 for guest Pastor Seth Sululu from the country of Tanzania! Pastor Seth will be presiding over both Sunday services, as well as joining us for coffee hour that Sunday. We hope you can be here to help welcome him! We'll have special music and more for the day (Curious? C'mon and join us!). Pastor Seth is here completing his Master's degree in music at N.I.U. and joined us one day last year. Mark your calendar! Join us to hear God's word from his perspective.

Grief Support Group Meeting November 6

Beginning on Sunday, November 6 we will begin a new 11-week series, meeting every Sunday afternoon from 3-4:30pm. Our goal is to help people get through the holidays. We meet in Chapel Lounge and our discussions are confidential. Our hope and prayer is that grieving people find comfort from being in the company of others who are also on a grief journey and who understand. No registration, no cost. Just come. All are welcome!

All Saints' Candle-Lighting November 5-6

Saturday, November 5 - 5pm

Sunday, November 6 - 8 & 10:30am

Join us for worship next weekend as we celebrate the lives of those who have died in Christ within the past year from our congregation and community and those who remain close to our hearts from times past.

Salem's 2011 Confirmation Pie Fundraiser

Confirmation students are once again selling pies as their fall fundraiser. Place an order with any of our students today. Students will be available to take your order in the Welcome Center before and after worship services. Pies need to be paid for at the time of order. Checks should be made payable to Salem Lutheran Church. Orders can be placed from September 14 through Sunday, October 30. Pies will be delivered to you on Saturday, November 19. If you have any questions, please contact pie coordinator Paul Sheldon (815-558-2565) or confirmation manager Judy Waterfield (815-751-4062).

Salem Lutherfest Celebration Saturday, October 29

Festival Worship - 5pm

BBB Meal (Barbecue, Buns & Beverages) - 6:30pm

Those attending please bring a salad, dessert, or chips.

Reformation Pictionary - 7:30pm

Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Or join us:

Sunday, October 30 Reformation Worship at 8am

(No 10:30 service due to Pumpkinfest)