Salem G.E.M.S. Noon Potluck February 18

Salem G.E.M.S. - Growing Every Member Spiritually
(for those who are 50 years of age or better)
Spouses always welcome!

Monday, February 18, 2013
Noon potluck in Salem's Fellowship Hall

* G.E.M.S. is now for age 50 "or better"
* bring a casserole or salad (6-8 serving size)
* everything else is provided by the G.E.M.S. Committee
* don't forget items for Salem's Food Pantry
* "last call" for recipes for our G.E.M.S. Cookbook - share your delicious potluck dish recipes!
* please make reservations in a "timely" manner (call Carol Saidat at 815-899-8383).  Let her know what you will be bringing and how many will be attending.

Program: Mary Lou Reeves will present "A Christmas Story in February."  We look forward to a fun afternoon.  See you there!

Shrove Tuesday Dinner/Cake Auction February 12

Look what's just around the corner.  Please put it on your calendar and plan to attend.

Shrove Tuesday Dinner & Cake Auction

Hosted by Salem confirmation guides and students

Tuesday, February 12

Dinner - 6pm ($7 per person suggested donation)

Cake voting period ends - 6:45pm

Cake auction begins - 7pm

Serving: pulled pork sandwiches, chips, veggies, and drink

Plan your cake now!

Cake theme categories:

* Living Christ's Love

* Salem's Favorites

* TV & Tech

* Sports/Games

* Food for Thought

* God's Creatures

* 10 & Under (all entries in this category will win a prize!)

Plus, you can bid to "pie" someone.  The options could be Pastor Rob, a guide...or someone else!

Funds raised will be split between the Peter Eide concert in December 2013 and Safe Passage.

Lenten Soup Supper Sponsors Needed

Would you like to raise funds for one of Salem's ministries?  Sponsor a Soup Supper this Lenten season!

Salem Lenten Soup Suppers are scheduled for Wednesdays during Lent.  Ask a few people to join you, your family, or your group in sponsoring a soup supper.

As a host 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 fund 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 to host a night.

Boy Scout Sunday at Salem February 3

A scout is reverent!  The Boy Scouts of America designates February 3, 2013 as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.  BSA Troop 2810 will participate in Scout Sunday on February 3 at the 10:30am service celebrating this special day at Salem Lutheran Church.

Troop 2810, chartered and hosted by Salem Lutheran Church, begins its third year as a troop.  Troop 2810 offers a huge variety of outdoor skills.  While they are a young troop, here is over 28 years of leadership and experience combined.

The mission of Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law.  Boys ages 11-17 eager to have fun and adventure, looking for leadership opportunities, want to enjoy new friendships and more are encouraged to join Troop 2810.  Boy Scouting is a program designed to develop self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, respect, and outdoor skills with fun activities including camping, hiking, High Adventure opportunities, community service, summer camp, and many other events.

Troop 2810 meets Monday evenings from 6:30-8pm at Salem.  For more information about BSA Troop 2810, please contact committee chair Connie Handel or Scoutmaster Terry Handel at 815-895-6953 or via email at trailtoeagle@comcast.net.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

February is Salem's month to furnish volunteers to deliver "Meals on Wheels" to Sycamore shut-ins for the Voluntary Action Center.  Salem furnishes two volunteers a day for each of three Sycamore routes (West, Central, and East) each weekday in February.  It usually only takes from 11am-12:30pm.  Your help is appreciated.  Please call Salem's office (815-895-9171) to volunteer.