G.E.M.S. = Growing Every Member Spiritually
For those who are 50 years of age or better...spouses always welcome
G.E.M.S. will hold a noon potluck in Salem's Fellowship Hall on Monday, March 17. Please bring a dish to share. Reuben sandwiches will be served by the committee. Make your reservations in a timely manner. Call Carol Saidat at 815-899-8383. Don't forget to bring non-perishables for Salem's Food Pantry. Hope to see you!
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First Communion Class March 16
Fellowship Hall
2-5pm
We welcome children in 3rd grade and older to join us along with their parents or other special adult to grow in faith together as the children prepare for their First Communion.
If you are interested in your child attending class, please call the church office to register. Salem asks that those who take communion be baptized. If your child is not baptized, please speak with Pastor Rob.
2-5pm
We welcome children in 3rd grade and older to join us along with their parents or other special adult to grow in faith together as the children prepare for their First Communion.
If you are interested in your child attending class, please call the church office to register. Salem asks that those who take communion be baptized. If your child is not baptized, please speak with Pastor Rob.
Girl Scout Sunday March 16
March 16 is Girl Scout Sunday. At our 10:30am service we will recognize and bless the Girl Scouts. Salem's Girl Scouts will be participating in the service and hosting the 9:15 coffee hour on that day. The Brownies will be singing some of their favorite Girl Scout songs during the coffee hour. There will also be some awards presented that girls have recently earned. There will be scrapbooks that will be displayed to show what the troop has done over the years. The Girl Scouts will have a small number of Girl Scout cookies available for sale as well. Danielle DuBois is the contact person (815-501-7370).
Sponsor a Soup Supper!
Would you like to raise funds for one of Salem's ministries? Sponsor a Soup Supper this Lenten Season!
Salem 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.
Salem 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.
"Are We There Yet?" March 8-9
Please join us for...
Are We There Yet?
The Story of Moses & the Exodus
March 8 - 5:00 worship
March 9 - 10:30 worship
The First Weekend of Lent
Brought to you by Salem Sunday School and Creative Arts Ministries
Songs:
Down in Egypt's Land
The Burning Bush
The Ten Plagues
The Red Sea Crossing
Song at the Seaside
The Whining Song
The Ten Commandments
A Golden Calf
Prayer of Moses
The Promised Land
Are We There Yet?
The Story of Moses & the Exodus
March 8 - 5:00 worship
March 9 - 10:30 worship
The First Weekend of Lent
Brought to you by Salem Sunday School and Creative Arts Ministries
Songs:
Down in Egypt's Land
The Burning Bush
The Ten Plagues
The Red Sea Crossing
Song at the Seaside
The Whining Song
The Ten Commandments
A Golden Calf
Prayer of Moses
The Promised Land
Congregational Resourcing Event March 8
The 2014 Northern Illinois Synod Congregational Resourcing Event will be Saturday, March 8 at Kishwaukee Community College in Malta, IL. Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Synod Congregational Life Committee, the Congregational Resourcing Event is one of this synod's finest yearly events.
Church council members, teachers, musicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders - just about everyone in a congregation - can take advantage of this learning event to strengthen skills, gather resources, network with others, and discover new ways to enhance congregational and individual ministries. The Congregational Resourcing Event (CRE) will offer many varied educational workshop selections for you, your key congregational leaders, and other interested congregation members. Many groups, agencies, and institutions will have displays. During the CRE Worship, a special offering will be taken.
Supervised child care in Kishwaukee College's on-campus Early Childhood Center is provided with pre-registration. A free-will offering will be accepted to cover child-care costs. Kishwaukee College is handicap accessible.
There will be workshops under each of these categories:
* Administration/Council/Treasurers
* Education
* Evangelism/Outreach/Hospitality
* Global/Specialized Mission Trips
* Leadership
* Social Justice
* Spirituality/Prayer/Health & Wellness
* Stewardship
* Technology
* Volunteers
* Worship
* Youth/Family/Children
Registration deadline is February 25. Lunch is provided. Registrations can be made in Salem's office. More information is available online at www.nisynod.org/cre. You can also download a brochure listing the workshops.
Church council members, teachers, musicians, staff, volunteers, and leaders - just about everyone in a congregation - can take advantage of this learning event to strengthen skills, gather resources, network with others, and discover new ways to enhance congregational and individual ministries. The Congregational Resourcing Event (CRE) will offer many varied educational workshop selections for you, your key congregational leaders, and other interested congregation members. Many groups, agencies, and institutions will have displays. During the CRE Worship, a special offering will be taken.
Supervised child care in Kishwaukee College's on-campus Early Childhood Center is provided with pre-registration. A free-will offering will be accepted to cover child-care costs. Kishwaukee College is handicap accessible.
There will be workshops under each of these categories:
* Administration/Council/Treasurers
* Education
* Evangelism/Outreach/Hospitality
* Global/Specialized Mission Trips
* Leadership
* Social Justice
* Spirituality/Prayer/Health & Wellness
* Stewardship
* Technology
* Volunteers
* Worship
* Youth/Family/Children
Registration deadline is February 25. Lunch is provided. Registrations can be made in Salem's office. More information is available online at www.nisynod.org/cre. You can also download a brochure listing the workshops.
Shrove Tuesday Dinner & Cake Auction March 4
Please plan to attend the annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner & Cake Auction, hosted by Salem's confirmation guides and students, on Tuesday, March 4 in Fellowship Hall. Dinner begins at 6pm with pulled pork sandwiches, chips, veggies, and a drink. The suggested donation for the meal is $7 a person. The cake voting period ends at 6:45pm and the cake auction begins at 7pm. You can also bid to pie someone: the options could be Pastor Rob, a guide...or someone else! Funds raised this year will be split between:
Share Your Soles
Washington, Illinois Tornado Victims - Mission Trip
Cake theme categories are:
Living Christ's Love
God's Creatures
Share Your Soles
Love Your Neighbor
TV & Tech
Sports/Games
Salem's Favorites
Food for Thought
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