Thanksgiving Eve Worship November 21

Salem Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Wednesday, November 21 - 7pm
Come, you thankful people, come!

Personal care products (shampoo, toothpaste, etc) will be collected to share with the clients of our Food Pantry.  Come for an hour of festive praise and Holy Communion; enjoy a piece of pie after worship!

Salem G.E.M.S. Noon Potluck November 19

G.E.M.S. - Growing Every Member Spiritually
(for those who are 60 years of age or better)

Monday, November 19, 2012
Noon potluck in Salem's Fellowship Hall
Our speaker will be Jerry Malmassari on "Workings of the Pumpkinfest."

- Please bring a dish to pass (vegetable, salad, or dessert)

- Make your reservations now through Thursday, November 17.  Call Carol Saidat (815-899-8383).

- Please continue to bring items for Salem's Food Pantry and recipes for the G.E.M.S. cookbook.

- Spouses are always welcome!

Looking forward to fun and fellowship!

Special Congregational Meeting November 18

A Special Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 18 at noon in Fellowship Hall.  The sole purpose of this meeting is to answer the question, "Shall Salem Lutheran Church sanction ceremonies for the solemnization of civil unions as defined by Illinois law?"  At the meeting the question will be read and explained.  Those wishing to speak at this meeting will be asked to sign up prior to the start of the meeting.

All Salem voting members are strongly encouraged to attend.

FMSC Event November 15-16

Make a Difference 2K12 is a DeKalb County MobilePack Event hosted in Sycamore that works through Feed My Starving Children.  FMSC meals reach starving children in nearly 70 countries around the globe.  Each meal packed costs 22 cents and provides essential nutrients for a starving child.

Save the dates!  Salem packs: 11/15 (6-8pm) & 11/16 (7-9pm)

All Saints' Candle-Lighting November 3-4

Saturday, November 3 - 5pm
Sunday, November 4 - 8 & 10:30am

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 his or her memory.  At the conclusion of this ceremony, the congregation as a whole will be invited to light a candle in memory of loved ones.

Pumpkin Polka Fest October 27

Join us for Pumpkin Polka Fest "accordion" to Luther!

Saturday, October 27, 2012
Fellowship Hall - 6:30pm
featuring Dick Grzywa & Kathy Kozlowski of Old Time Music

The cost is $3 per person or a maximum of $12 per family!  Bring your family and invite your friends to help us celebrate Reformation!  BBQ sandwiches, chips, and drinks are provided.  Sign up to bring a salad or dessert when you purchase your tickets.  Ticket sales will be from September 30 to October 21.  Don't forget your dancing shoes!