"The Shack" Book Study Thursdays in June

This is a four-session book study based on the story of one encounter with the God of real life.  The group will meet on Thursdays in June from 5-6:30pm.  Bring a sack supper (beverages will be provided), your Bible, and any questions about your God.  Pastor Kinnear is leading the study.  Books are available from the office at the cost of $9.

Coffee Hour June 24 to Honor Judy Bergeson

Please join us for the 9:15 coffee hour on Sunday, June 24 to honor Judy Bergeson and show our appreciation for her time here as Salem's Diaconal Minister with and for Elder Adults.

She will be leaving the area at the end of this month.

Bake Sale Sign-Up

In light of Salem's history with Old North Grove School, Salem congregation has been asked to provide baked goods for their June Fun Fair.  Any kind of bar, cookie, pie, bread, or cake is welcome and may be packaged either whole or in individual servings and brought to the school (26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore) between 10-11am on Saturday, June 23.  Please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center.

New Member Gathering June 18

Interested in membership at Salem?  A new member inquiry gathering (with time for conversation and questions) will be held Monday, June 18, from 6-8pm in Fellowship Hall.  Dinner and child care will be provided.  If you would like to attend, please call Salem's office (815-895-9171) and give us your name and how many will be attending.

Fleece Donations Needed

At Confirmation camp this summer, 8th graders will once again make blankets for theplace2b, a drop-in shelter for homeless, displaced, and near-homeless youth in the Quad Cities area.  Theplace2b offers a variety of support services for these youth, ranging from housing options to counseling services to academic support.  Find out more about theplace2b at www.theplace2b.org.

Your donations are needed!  We are collecting two-yard measures of heavyweight fleece from a bolt that is at least 40" wide.  We also need a few pairs of good, strong scissors.

Please bring your donations to the church no later than Monday, June 18.

High School Senior Recognition June 3

Please join us as we give thanks, celebrate the accomplishments, and share our blessings for the future of this year's graduating class at the 9:15 fellowship hour and 10:30 worship service.