Sunday school kickoff!
Spark your faith by living Christ's love!
Rally Day is not just for kids this year!
SEPTEMBER 12 − 9:15 a.m.
Join us for a morning of fun!
Games, prizes, snacks
For kids & adults
Salem News
Salem Creative Arts
This Fall Salem Creative Arts is Raisin' Praise! [Down on the farm]
Cherubs: (singers 4 yrs old thru 1st Grade) Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. - Choir Room
Choristers: (singers in 2nd-5th Grades) Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Choir Room
Disciple Song: (singers in 6th-12th Grades) Wednesdays 6:00-6:45p.m. - Chapel Lounge
Celebration Voices: (Adult or HS singers) Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 p.m. - Choir Room
Puppet Praise: (Gr. 5 and up Youth and Adult puppeteers) Thursdays 6:15-7:15 p.m. - Choir Room
Sounds of Grace Bells: (Gr. 6 and up Youth and Adult ringers) Thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Balcony
Salem Praise Team: (Adults and HS youth) Saturdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. once a month - Sanctuary
Your gifts of song will be a gift to the Lord and our Church!
All Choirs begin Wed. Sept. 15th
Puppets and Bells begin Thurs. Sept. 16th
New to Puppets?
Intro to Puppets
5:30 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 16th
New to Bells?
Intro to Handbells
7:00 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 16
Please register for Raisin' Praise at Salem's lower level display
Carla and Ron Vanatta, Ministers of Music
Salem youth group rally day kick-off
High School Youth - Rally Day Kick-Off
"Minute to Win It" Game Show
Do you know the winning moves? Have you seen the show on Wednesday nights? It's also on Fancast.com.
Come to the Sunday Night Thing (SNT) Sunday, September 12th from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
Food - Fun - Fellowship at every meeting!
Find us on FACEBOOK—Look for us as "Salem Youth Group." (There are several sites that use that name, but you will know Salem's because you will see the picture of Salem Lutheran Church.) You can also check out our church website, salemsycamore.org and click on Youth Newsletter. Also, check weekly bulletins, posters at church, and your e-mails.
Old Testament study series
Have you ever wanted to dig deep into scripture?
Do those Old Testament books overwhelm or intimidate you?
Have you ever wondered where and how God's people of old experienced God's grace?
Then this class is for you!
October 4 - November 15 / 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Beginning on Monday, October 4, and continuing through Monday, November 15, we will work our way through the entire Old Testament together. Class will be held in Fellowship Hall beginning at 7 p.m.
Be sure to sign up in the Welcome Center today to reserve a copy of the book, An Introduction to the Old Testament by Water Brueggemann, which will guide our learning. The cost of the book is $20. (Please see Pastor Janet if this would be a hardship or prevent you from participating.)
affirmation of baptism
Affirmation of Baptism
Our ninth graders will affirm their belief in God's saving grace in Jesus Christ our Lord on September 19 at the 10:30am worship service. Join us prior to the service for a 9:15am reception.
presentation of Bibles
Presentation of Bibles to Parents of 3 year-olds & 3rd grade students
Sunday, September 26 at the 10:30 Worship service
Dear Parents - Salem's congregation promised to support you in the raising of your children in the Christian faith. As part of this support, during worship, we will place in your hands Bibles appropriate for your child's age. Our prayer is that these Bibles will encourage you and your children to grow in faith together.
Parents of 3 year-olds
Please come to Sunday School with your child on September 26th. We will introduce you to your new Bible and play Bible games with your children.
Parents of 3rd Grade Class
Bible Workshop for you and your children is September 26th at 11:30 (after service) to about 1:30 with pizza lunch and introduction to your new Bibles with games and activities! Please RSVP to church office (815-895-9171) with number attending so we can order pizza!
Salem Labor Day Weekend worship
Salem Labor Day Weekend Worship
"Celebration of Daily Labor"
5:00 Saturday, September 4
8:00/10:30 Sunday, September 5
Please wear your work clothes to worship and bring a symbol of your occupation (tool, diaper, notepad, phone, plant, etc.).
Worship will include a Blessing of Hands.
stewardship
New Starts
September is a time of "new starts" because, for many congregations, the regular ongoing ministries pick up again after a summer break. Children and young people are back in school. Rally Day Services will be taking place, the church's committees are planning their ministries, and the congregational leaders start putting their plans into action.
"New starts" are very helpful for Christian stewards. The best "new start" for Christian stewards is that, because of Christ's forgiveness of our sins and failures, we have the opportunity to start with a clean slate.
In Christ the past is over and done with. We do not have to be nagged with the baggage of the past, but have the opportunity for a fresh start each new day. Besides, we cannot change the past even if we tried to.
The present is here and is really the only time we can actually take action steps. As St. Paul encourages us: "Let us make the most of every opportunity because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:16) and "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
The future provides us with another opportunity for planning and dreaming, but the future is beyond our reach. "Tomorrow I will do better" is often only an excuse for doing nothing today. At best it is procrastination and at worst it is laziness.
As mentioned before, "new starts" are truly important for Christian stewards. They provide us with the opportunity to put our plans into action. We can forget about those "what ifs," or "that didn't work because we tried it before," or "we've never done it that way before." The "new starts" can take many shapes. Perhaps we have wanted to be more generous when it comes to the giving of our time, talent, and treasure for the work of Christ's church! Perhaps we have intended to participate in this or that ministry or activity! Now is the time to seize the moment and go to work in a fresh and different way! Putting it off to the future will only add another negative day to the past.
"Christian stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God's family, the church, in managing all of life and life's resources for God's purposes."
Today is the ideal time to put those nice sounding words into practice!
women's Bible study
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Let's fill all the chairs in the Chapel Lounge this fall!! On Thursday, September 30th at 9:30 a.m., Dr. John Prabhakar will make an appearance at Salem to kick-off our 2010-2011 Bible Study.
Dr. Prabhakar wrote a book he titled "God in the Golden Years" and will be here to introduce and autograph it! All Salem women are welcome, no matter your age. Please let us know if you need child care. Coffee will be provided, of course!
community servant speaker series
COMMUNITY SERVANT SPEAKER SERIES: Please join us Sunday, September 26th at 9:15 a.m. for Hospitality Hour in Fellowship Hall when Brittany Sheldon and Emilee Thumm will share their summer experience of leadership at LOCM (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center) at Oregon, Illinois. We are anxious to hear from these young leaders in our congregation.
Mission Trip
MISSION TRIP TO OCEAN SPRINGS MISSISSIPPI
If you are interested in lending a helping hand, another mission trip to Ocean Springs for hurricane Katrina Relief is being planned. It is an opportunity to help those who are still in need even 5 years after Hurricane Katrina. Whether you are highly skilled in construction and remodeling or just know how to use a broom, everyone is needed and all are welcome to help. The week of October 18th through October 22nd is the week that is being scheduled for the trip.
Anyone interested in more information may call Scott Graves at 815-751-9896 or email him at sdgraves9896@yahoo.com or you may visit the Camp Victor website at www.campvictor.org
Sunday Morning Bible Study
First Families: And You Thought YOUR Family was Dysfunctional!
A closer look at the stories of Genesis
Over the course of the summer, we will spend some time during the Sunday morning Fellowship Hour walking through the stories of Genesis:
June 13: Creation
June 20: The Fall
July 18: Cain and Abel
July 25: Noah and the Flood
August 1: The Tower of Babel
August 8: Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac
August 22: Jacob and Esau
August 29: Jacob's Sons
Each story will be looked at separately, so be sure to come when you can.
Please consider hosting one of these times with your gifts of baked goods and other treats. The sign-up is in the Welcome Center.
Considering God's Gift of Time
Wednesday Night Cookout & Book Study Continues through August 4th AT 6 PM in Salem's Fellowship Hall
Time. We count it in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years. Sometimes it seems to drag on as we wait for a special day (ask any youngster --- or maybe any school teacher at this time of year how time seems to drag on when we wait for summer vacation to begin.) Often it flies by and we pick our heads up wondering where it has gone. There are times when we find ourselves panicking over the amount that must be done in a limited amount of time. And there are others when a lonely Sunday afternoon seems never to end.
Time. We do well to take a step back sometimes to wonder at how we use the gift of time that is ours. This summer, you will be invited to do just that as we gather for Wednesday night cookouts and book study. Our focus this year will be the book Receiving the Day: Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time by Dorothy C. Bass. Each week through August 4th we will come together in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m., share a meal together, and then spend time in study and conversation. There will also be programming for children, so these promise to be fun nights for the whole family.
The cost for the book is $9.50. You will be invited to bring a dish to pass and to take your turn on the grill and providing the meat (which will be reimbursed with a free will offering.) Sign up in Salem's Welcome Center today to reserve your book. If you can come just once or you can make it all eight times, it promises to be a good experience!
Children's Midweek Program continues
"Families from Genesis"
Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. through August 4th
Along with family cookout at 6:00 p.m. and adult book study at 6:45 p.m.
All ages welcome!
If you would like to help or have questions contact Julie Grendahl: (815-761-3714) or julie.g@comcast.net
College Scholarship Applications Due!
Salem students who will be attending a Lutheran-affiliated college this upcoming school year may submit an application for a scholarship to the Trust Fund by August 15, 2010. This scholarship is administered by the Trust Fund, but is made available by an endowment fund established by the former WELCA organization. Students should submit a letter of request to the Trust Fund that includes the name of the college they will be attending, the class level they will be at in the fall, and a brief statement as to how this scholarship will help them. It is anticipated the Trust Fund will review requests and then distribute scholarships proportionately based on the monies that are available for distribution. Students should expect announcement of scholarships prior to September 1, 2010.
Enjoy Quilting?
Are there quilters in Salem’s congregation? Maybe some folks who would like to gather monthly (or however often) and make quilts for Lutheran World Relief? Please let us know. Teaching is available! Call the office (815/895-9171) if interested.
Are You a Gardner?
If you have extra produce from your gardens, consider donating it to Salem’s Food Pantry. Please clean off the dirt, etc. and drop it off on any morning. Thanks!
Extra Children's Books
If your kids have extra books that are in good shape, consider bringing them to the office to be put out for clients using our Food Pantry. Please be sure each book is in good condition — it may be the only book a child receives this year.
Vacation Bible School at Salem July 12-16
All kids ages 5 to 12 years are welcome!
JOIN EVERYONE AT BAOBAB BLAST!
God's Great Get-Together won't be the same without YOU!
The great baobab tree in the expansive African savannah is the setting for this year's VBS. This exciting get-together has something for everyone in the community to LOVE. Kids will be creating, running, jumping, and FOLLOW-ing with action-packed games; singing amazing new songs; and SHARE-ing the good news with everyone they meet.
TRUST us, this is the VBS you don't want to miss! It's all about being part of a community. CARE-ing for others, learning about the Bible, and having fun, of course!
Register today! Registration forms are available in Salem's Welcome Center or Online at Salem's Web Site: salemlutheransycamore.org
For more information or to register for VBS, visit the church office between the hours of 9am—4pm or call: Kim Polke at 815-895-8064 or April Olson at 815-895-5149.
Salem Food Pantry Volunteer Needed
We are in need of a Monday morning volunteer to assist people when they come to our food pantry and to keep the shelves stocked and orderly.
Please call Sue McMillan in the office (815-895-9171) if you would be interested in assisting with this much needed ministry.
Please call Sue McMillan in the office (815-895-9171) if you would be interested in assisting with this much needed ministry.
Have Your Children Moved Out on Their Own?
We Need Your Help to Stay Current with Our Members.
Salem office staff have no way of knowing when a child moves out of their home and has their own address. We are increasingly aware of this when we prepare the weekly prayer calendar and see names of adult children who may even be married and have children still listed under their parent's names. We know we are not reaching young adults with church newsletters or information. We are not able to keep our membership records up to date. Children are baptized and confirmed at Salem, go off to college or begin working, and then we lose touch.
If you have a son or daughter who is no longer living at your address but is not listed separately in our church directory, we would sincerely appreciate an update of their contact information. They may be living far away or right in town. If they belong to another congregation, that is fine, but we need to know for our records. If they do not, then they are still Salem members and should receive church mailings.
Increasingly people are using email and social networking sites such as facebook to communicate. We realize that and would like to add email addresses in particular to our database for all members who use it. Anyone who is willing to share their email address with the church office can do so by sending an email to Salem at salem@salemlutheransycamore.org. There is also a facebook page for Salem found at Salem Lutheran, Sycamore, IL. At this time, however, Salem's constitution still requires certain church notices to be delivered by US Mail. Our monthly newsletter is now available online at Salem's website, salemlutheransycamore.org, which will be updated this summer. At any time members can choose to removed from the newsletter mailing list if they prefer to read it online.
Any time contact or personal information changes, please remember to inform the church office so we can be up-to-date.
Thank you for your help! Salem Staff
Salem office staff have no way of knowing when a child moves out of their home and has their own address. We are increasingly aware of this when we prepare the weekly prayer calendar and see names of adult children who may even be married and have children still listed under their parent's names. We know we are not reaching young adults with church newsletters or information. We are not able to keep our membership records up to date. Children are baptized and confirmed at Salem, go off to college or begin working, and then we lose touch.
If you have a son or daughter who is no longer living at your address but is not listed separately in our church directory, we would sincerely appreciate an update of their contact information. They may be living far away or right in town. If they belong to another congregation, that is fine, but we need to know for our records. If they do not, then they are still Salem members and should receive church mailings.
Increasingly people are using email and social networking sites such as facebook to communicate. We realize that and would like to add email addresses in particular to our database for all members who use it. Anyone who is willing to share their email address with the church office can do so by sending an email to Salem at salem@salemlutheransycamore.org. There is also a facebook page for Salem found at Salem Lutheran, Sycamore, IL. At this time, however, Salem's constitution still requires certain church notices to be delivered by US Mail. Our monthly newsletter is now available online at Salem's website, salemlutheransycamore.org, which will be updated this summer. At any time members can choose to removed from the newsletter mailing list if they prefer to read it online.
Any time contact or personal information changes, please remember to inform the church office so we can be up-to-date.
Thank you for your help! Salem Staff
The Stewardship of Testimony
It's so easy to think of Christian Stewardship as pertaining only to the three "T's" of Time, Talent, and Treasure. But our commonly used definition of Christian stewardship indicates that stewardship is about a whole lot more than time, talent, and treasure. Our definition states that:
"Christian stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God's family, the church, in managing all of life and life's resources for God's purposes."
TESTIMONY is the "T" for this article. It might seem a bit strange to talk about the stewardship of testimony.
Jesus instructed His disciples of all ages to make disciples, teaching and baptizing and encouraging people to follow God's teachings (Matthew 28:18-20). He also told His first disciples that they were to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
As modern day disciples we also desire to be faithful witnesses, saying and doing all that we can to give witness to our Lord Jesus Christ who wants everyone to be saved and come know the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). This encourages us to share the good news of Jesus with uncommitted or unconnected people in such a way that the Holy Spirit has the opportunity to work faith in their hearts.
St. Peter in his first letter (3:15) instructs us with these words:
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Be ready at all times to give an answer to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you. But do this with gentleness and respect."
What a privilege to be able to do the work that the angels of God long to do---that is, give our testimony of the joy, peace, and hope that are ours because of the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. And what added joy we will have to take into eternity when the words of Daniel 12:3 come true:
"The wise leaders will shine with all the brightness of the sky. And those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars forever and ever."
Christian stewardship is definitely about our use of time, talent, and treasure, but it is also about our testimony as Christians.
When it comes to our Testimony of the Good News of Jesus, as with our other acts of stewardship, we desire to be maturing stewards who do the right things for the right reasons and strive for excellence in all we do!
"Christian stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God's family, the church, in managing all of life and life's resources for God's purposes."
TESTIMONY is the "T" for this article. It might seem a bit strange to talk about the stewardship of testimony.
Jesus instructed His disciples of all ages to make disciples, teaching and baptizing and encouraging people to follow God's teachings (Matthew 28:18-20). He also told His first disciples that they were to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
As modern day disciples we also desire to be faithful witnesses, saying and doing all that we can to give witness to our Lord Jesus Christ who wants everyone to be saved and come know the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). This encourages us to share the good news of Jesus with uncommitted or unconnected people in such a way that the Holy Spirit has the opportunity to work faith in their hearts.
St. Peter in his first letter (3:15) instructs us with these words:
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Be ready at all times to give an answer to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you. But do this with gentleness and respect."
What a privilege to be able to do the work that the angels of God long to do---that is, give our testimony of the joy, peace, and hope that are ours because of the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. And what added joy we will have to take into eternity when the words of Daniel 12:3 come true:
"The wise leaders will shine with all the brightness of the sky. And those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars forever and ever."
Christian stewardship is definitely about our use of time, talent, and treasure, but it is also about our testimony as Christians.
When it comes to our Testimony of the Good News of Jesus, as with our other acts of stewardship, we desire to be maturing stewards who do the right things for the right reasons and strive for excellence in all we do!
Market Day Continues at Salem This Summer!
Proceeds from the sales will go for Salem's FoodPantry and LoveINC.
Order Forms for July are now in the Narthex.
July Order Forms are due back to Salem on Monday, July 12th.
You may also order online until 11 am on Wednesday, July 14th at:
www.marketday.com
Salem's Account is: 22701
The Pick-Up Date is Saturday July 17th
Pick-Up Time: 9—10 am
Order Forms for July are now in the Narthex.
July Order Forms are due back to Salem on Monday, July 12th.
You may also order online until 11 am on Wednesday, July 14th at:
www.marketday.com
Salem's Account is: 22701
The Pick-Up Date is Saturday July 17th
Pick-Up Time: 9—10 am
Summer Choir
Twice a month this summer we'll gather singers to prepare a gift of music for 10:30 a.m. worship.
Rehearsals will be from 9:45-10:15 a.m. in the Choir Room prior to worship.
Summer Choir will meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of July, and August: July 11th and 25th - August 8th and 22nd
Your voice will be a gift to God and our congregation.
Carla and Ron Vanatta, Ministers of Music
Carla@salemlutheransycamore.org Ron@salemlutheransycamore.org
APOLOGY: My apologies to Tara Young for missing her name on the Salem Puppet Praise Team list in the June T&C—your ministry is most appreciated.
SINGING MEMORIAL: In Memory of Cathryn Hindenburg by her daughter, Carol Boise.
—Carla Vanatta, Salem Creative Arts
Rehearsals will be from 9:45-10:15 a.m. in the Choir Room prior to worship.
Summer Choir will meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of July, and August: July 11th and 25th - August 8th and 22nd
Your voice will be a gift to God and our congregation.
Carla and Ron Vanatta, Ministers of Music
Carla@salemlutheransycamore.org Ron@salemlutheransycamore.org
APOLOGY: My apologies to Tara Young for missing her name on the Salem Puppet Praise Team list in the June T&C—your ministry is most appreciated.
SINGING MEMORIAL: In Memory of Cathryn Hindenburg by her daughter, Carol Boise.
—Carla Vanatta, Salem Creative Arts
Salem G.E.M.S.
(Growing Every Member Spiritually) - for ages 60 years or better -
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Pheasant Run Dinner Theater
"Red Herring" — a murder mystery, comedy
G.E.M.S. MEMBERS & GUESTS:
Arrangements have been made:
Travel by Van Galder Bus . . . load at 10:45 a.m., leave Salem at 11
Arrive at Pheasant Run, St. Charles for 12:30 lunch
Play at 2 p.m. (approx. 2 hrs.)
Return to Salem approx. 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $38.38 for lunch, show and gratuity
12.50 for bus (Total: $50.88 per person)
Make your reservations NOW . . .
Write checks to: Salem church, G.E.M.S.
(on your check memo: dinner theater & bus)
Give or send checks to Mary Safford
(10036 State Route 64, Sycamore, IL, 60178)
We have reserved for 40 people, but we can take a maximum of 56 if all checks are in by the first of August. (Bus expense will stay the same, no matter how many reservations, and bus seating can hold 56 max.)
Questions: Mary Safford (815-895-5431)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Pheasant Run Dinner Theater
"Red Herring" — a murder mystery, comedy
G.E.M.S. MEMBERS & GUESTS:
Arrangements have been made:
Travel by Van Galder Bus . . . load at 10:45 a.m., leave Salem at 11
Arrive at Pheasant Run, St. Charles for 12:30 lunch
Play at 2 p.m. (approx. 2 hrs.)
Return to Salem approx. 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $38.38 for lunch, show and gratuity
12.50 for bus (Total: $50.88 per person)
Make your reservations NOW . . .
Write checks to: Salem church, G.E.M.S.
(on your check memo: dinner theater & bus)
Give or send checks to Mary Safford
(10036 State Route 64, Sycamore, IL, 60178)
We have reserved for 40 people, but we can take a maximum of 56 if all checks are in by the first of August. (Bus expense will stay the same, no matter how many reservations, and bus seating can hold 56 max.)
Questions: Mary Safford (815-895-5431)
Salem's Food Pantry Is Expanding!
We have strong new shelves and we have lots more room! Love INC. has asked if Salem would provide a "gap ministry" for Paper Products on a six-month trial basis. A "gap ministry" is set up to meet a known need in our community. We will see how well we can handle the additional demands this ministry will require. To provide for these needs, in addition to our food items, we will also need:
toilet paper
paper plates
dish soap
deodorant
paper towels
plastic silverware
laundry detergent
razors
kleenex
napkins
toothpaste
shampoo
feminine products
garbage bags
toothbrushes
Next time you are shopping, toss a few of these items in your cart for our "gap ministry." Thank you for all your wonderful support!
toilet paper
paper plates
dish soap
deodorant
paper towels
plastic silverware
laundry detergent
razors
kleenex
napkins
toothpaste
shampoo
feminine products
garbage bags
toothbrushes
Next time you are shopping, toss a few of these items in your cart for our "gap ministry." Thank you for all your wonderful support!
Vacation Bible School Snack Needs
The following items are needed for Vacation Bible School Snack Time. Please call Carol Saidat (815-899-8383) if you have questions AND to let her know what you are able to donate.
-23 gallons of Hawaiian Punch (Regular Red)
-1000 Handiwipes (Anti-Bacterial)
-8 Cookie Cutters (Heart Shaped) —Please put your name on them—
Following items not needed until July 6th or 7th:
-7 boxes of Ritz Crackers (regular size cracker)
-21 loaves of White Bread (20 oz. loaves)
-130 slices of Bologna (Oscar Meyer)
-12 Cucumbers
-3 boxes of Ritz Crackers (small ones)
-10 packages of Tortillas (8-12 in a package)
-6 jars of Salsa Sauce (regular strength)
Thank you ahead for all your help and prayers!
-23 gallons of Hawaiian Punch (Regular Red)
-1000 Handiwipes (Anti-Bacterial)
-8 Cookie Cutters (Heart Shaped) —Please put your name on them—
Following items not needed until July 6th or 7th:
-7 boxes of Ritz Crackers (regular size cracker)
-21 loaves of White Bread (20 oz. loaves)
-130 slices of Bologna (Oscar Meyer)
-12 Cucumbers
-3 boxes of Ritz Crackers (small ones)
-10 packages of Tortillas (8-12 in a package)
-6 jars of Salsa Sauce (regular strength)
Thank you ahead for all your help and prayers!
Vacation Bible School Craft Needs
Thanks for taking time to see if you have something around your home that we might be able to use! If you do have a donation, please drop it off in the church office.
-fleece material (African, animal, camouflage prints or solid colors)
-white tube socks (never worn) sized for children of various ages
-stamps, stencils, or stickers: (African, Christian, trees, zebra, monkey, elephant, meerkat, giraffe)
-flat (not puffy) fabric paint
-art /craft wire, any colors
-wood / plastic beads
-yarn
-white paper bags
-band aids, cotton balls
-individually wrapped candy
- hearts and crosses (1'-3' size)
-water based markers
-CARDBOARD egg cartons
-glass / plastic gems or pebbles
-tempera paint
-paper towel tubes
-brads
-self adhering GOOGLE eyes
-fabric or permanent markers
-fleece material (African, animal, camouflage prints or solid colors)
-white tube socks (never worn) sized for children of various ages
-stamps, stencils, or stickers: (African, Christian, trees, zebra, monkey, elephant, meerkat, giraffe)
-flat (not puffy) fabric paint
-art /craft wire, any colors
-wood / plastic beads
-yarn
-white paper bags
-band aids, cotton balls
-individually wrapped candy
- hearts and crosses (1'-3' size)
-water based markers
-CARDBOARD egg cartons
-glass / plastic gems or pebbles
-tempera paint
-paper towel tubes
-brads
-self adhering GOOGLE eyes
-fabric or permanent markers
"Sparks" Bible Fundraiser for Sunday School 2010/2011
We are asking for donations in $15.00 increments to purchase new Bibles for our classrooms. The new Bibles will match the new Sunday School Curriculum "Sparks." You will find a Spark Bible fundraising board in the Narthex. Displayed will be our great children by grade level with the needs for each level.
Thank you for your great support in our church's youth.
Thank you for your great support in our church's youth.
Mission Trip to Ocean Springs, Mississippi
If you are interested in lending a helping hand, another mission trip to Ocean Springs for hurricane Katrina Relief is being planned. It is an opportunity to help those who are still in need even 5 years after Hurricane Katrina. Whether you are highly skilled in construction and remodeling or just know how to use a broom, everyone is needed and all are welcome to help. The week of October 18th through October 22nd is the week that is being scheduled for the trip.
Anyone interested in more information may call Scott Graves at 815-751-9896 or email him at sdgraves9896@yahoo.com or you may visit the Camp Victor website at www.campvictor.org
Anyone interested in more information may call Scott Graves at 815-751-9896 or email him at sdgraves9896@yahoo.com or you may visit the Camp Victor website at www.campvictor.org
Summer Devotional Project
All the dates have been taken and the daily devotional reflections are due back by next weekend (May 15/16). Devotions may be placed in the envelope in the devotional display in the Welcome Center or e-mailed to Darlene Orth at d.orth@mchsi.com. Darlene will then compile the devotions and the summer
devotional will be ready for distribution June 6. Thank you for your participation and interest!
devotional will be ready for distribution June 6. Thank you for your participation and interest!
Salem G.E.M.S. will meet Monday, May, 17
Salem G.E.M.S. (Growing Every Member Spiritually) for those 60 years or “better” will meet on Monday, May 17 for a Noon Potluck in Salem’s Fellowship Hall. Pork Chops on the grill will be served. Please bring a vegetable, salad, or dessert (and an item for Salem’s Food Pantry). Rebecca Hunter will present the Program: “Sears Homes and More …”Call Carol Saidat at 815/899-8363 by Friday, May 14 to make a reservation. Spouses are always welcome!
Salem Softball Season Began May 3
This year Salem has two teams!
The two Salem teams are scheduled to play each other twice this season ... on Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. and Friday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Both games will be played at the Sycamore Park (off Airport Road).
Salem members are, of course, invited to come and watch any of their teams’ games, but particularly the games when they will be playing each other.
Following the June 13th game, we will return to Salem for a cookout/potluck on the patio. So we can know how much meat to grill, please sign up in the narthex if you can join us for the Blue vs. Orange “Clash of the Salemites” and cookout.
The two Salem teams are scheduled to play each other twice this season ... on Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. and Friday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Both games will be played at the Sycamore Park (off Airport Road).
Salem members are, of course, invited to come and watch any of their teams’ games, but particularly the games when they will be playing each other.
Following the June 13th game, we will return to Salem for a cookout/potluck on the patio. So we can know how much meat to grill, please sign up in the narthex if you can join us for the Blue vs. Orange “Clash of the Salemites” and cookout.
Greeters Needed for Memorial Day Weekend
Greeters are needed for Salem worship services the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend celebrated as Holy Trinity. If you will be in town and could greet at either 5:00, 8:00, or 10:30 outdoor worship your gift of hospitality would be most appreciated. Please sign up in the Welcome Center or phone the church office. Thank you!
Scandinavian Baked Goods invited for Pentecost
Salem VBS is July 12-16!
Memorial Day Weekend at Salem
Weather permitting, the 10:30 worship service will be held outdoors on the west lawn outside Fellowship Hall. Please bring lawn chairs for seating and dress appropriate for the weather.
Congratulations to our Graduates
Salem high school graduates will be honored at the 9:15 a.m. Hospitality Hour in Fellowship Hall this Sunday, May 9th and at 10:30 worship as they reach this important milestone in their education. Please join us in supporting them and offer your congratulations and prayers.The coffee is sponsored by Salem’s Youth and Family Ministry Team.
Christ's Ascension May 15 & 16
Salem will celebrate the liturgical day of Christ’s Ascension into Heaven at the May 15/16 worship services. We will also recognize the gifts shared by all Salem Volunteers with a special puppet skit at Sunday services by Salem Church Mice: Sir Albert P. Worthington, Squeak, and Whiskers.
Please join us as we give thanks to God for all gifts of time and talent shared to “Live Christ’s Love” in this congregation.
Please join us as we give thanks to God for all gifts of time and talent shared to “Live Christ’s Love” in this congregation.
Presentation on the Phillipines
Besides the beautiful scenery and smoking volcano, Mt. Mayon, Howard was particularly impressed with the Convent at the Tahanang Talangpay Compound and their mission to the poor.
Salem staff has asked Howard to share a sampling of his photos of the Philippines on May 2 at the 9:15 a.m. Hospitality Hour in Fellowship Hall.
All are welcome.
Women's Prayer Retreat
Saturday - May 1
Salem’s Chapel Lounge
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to spend a quiet day in the company of other church women learning about different kinds of prayer, please be in touch with Judy Bergeson (815/895-9171).
The cost is $8 and includes lunch.
Salem’s Chapel Lounge
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to spend a quiet day in the company of other church women learning about different kinds of prayer, please be in touch with Judy Bergeson (815/895-9171).
The cost is $8 and includes lunch.
Children's Advocacy Center - Champions4Children Walk
Hopkins Park DeKalb
8:45 a.m. Registration for Walkers Who Have Not Pre-registered
9:15 a.m. Registration for Pre-registered Walkers
9:50 a.m. DeKalb Mayor Addresses Walkers and Kicks Off Event
10:00 a.m. Walkers Begin 5 Mile or 1/4 Mile Walk
12:30 p.m. Lunch is served at Hopkins Park Shelter With Live entertainment from Stage Coach Players Barbershop Group and a Silent Auction to Benefit Family Service Agency’s Children’s Advocacy Center
1:30 p.m. Silent Auction Winners Announced
Registration Fee: $15 (includes Lunch and T-Shirt)
Children’s Advocacy Center of DeKalb County provides services to children who have been abused. They coordinate a multidisciplinary team of investigators and prosecutors to provide a one-time child friendly and supportive forensic interview for children involved in child abuse investigations.
They provide support and advocacy services for children and non-offending caregivers throughout the child abuse investigation and prosecution. They conduct trauma assessments, crisis intervention and counseling services. They provide medical, legal, and social service advocacy and coordination.
Registration information is available in Salem’s Office, or you can register on-line at: www.cacionline.org
Bible Fundraiser - for Sunday School
“Sparks” will be the curriculum and we are having a Spark Bible fundraiser.
We are asking for donations in $15 increments to purchase new Bibles for our classrooms. The new Bibles will match the new “Sparks” Sunday School curriculum.
There is a Spark Bible Fundraising Board displayed in the narthex. Envelopes are available in front of the display.
Just put your donation in an envelope, put your name on the outside of the envelope, the grade level you would like to sponsor, and place the envelope in the offering plate during worship or drop it off in the church office. The display has pictures of our Sunday School children by grade level and we are hoping to furnish 5 bibles for each grade level.
We also are looking to fund our Milestone Ministry Bible Trust Fund Account with 30 bibles. This account provides our Beginners, 3rd Graders, and 6th Graders with new bibles as they enter a new stage in their faith journey.
Thank you for your great support in our church’s youth.
Storage Space Needed - can you help?
If you have space for this or know of someone that does, please contact Donna Alford at 815/895-8081 or call the church office (815/891-9171).
Thank You!
Salem Softball Season begins May 23
The two Salem teams are scheduled to play each other twice this season ... on Sunday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. and Friday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Both games will be played at the Sycamore Park (off Airport Road).
Salem members are, of course, invited to come and watch any of their teams’ games, but particularly the games when they will be playing each other.
Following the June 13th game, we will be returning to Salem for a cookout/potluck on the patio.
So we can know how much meat to grill, please sign up in the narthex if you can join us for the Blue vs. Orange “Clash of the Salemites” and cookout.
| SALEM BLUE | | |
| Monday May 3rd | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Friday May 7th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Friday May 14th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Friday May 21st | 6:30PM | Cortland Lions Park |
| Monday May 24th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 12 |
| Friday May 28th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Sunday June 6th | TBD | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Friday June 11th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 12 |
| Sunday June 13th | 2:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Friday June 18th | 2:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Monday June 21st | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Monday June 28th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Friday July 9th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 12 |
| Monday July 12th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Friday July 16th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Friday July 23rd | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 12 |
| SALEM ORANGE | | |
| Monday May 3rd | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 12 |
| Friday May 7th | 6:30PM | Cortland Lions Park |
| Monday May 10th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Monday May 17th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Friday May 21st | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Friday May 28th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Sunday June 6th | TBD | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Monday June 7th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Friday June 11th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Sunday June 13th | 2:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Friday June 18th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 9 |
| Monday June 28th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 11 |
| Monday July 5th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 10 |
| Friday July 9th | 6:30PM | Sycamore Park Field 12 |
| Friday July 16th | 6:30PM | Four Seasons |
| Friday July 23rd | 6:30PM | Cortland Lions Park |
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