This Week at Salem
Ministry news & events taking place at Salem from May 4-14, 2008.
Sunday Classes:
"Breaking Ground" is a study led by Neil Orts. It meets in the Library. The class is currently reading together literature from writers such as Carson McCullers and John Steinbeck and discussing theological insights found in them.
Building on Grace, Building on Tradition investigates the traditions and practices that are part of our worship heritage. the study will include how our new worship space reflects heritage and modern perspectives. The class meets in the Fellowship Hall and is led by Betty Hughes, Ron Siemers, Derek Mauzy and Paul Antolik.
Friendship Class, led by Darilyn Krieger in the Parlor, studies the book of Genesis.
Other Events This Week:
Keenagers (senior citizens) meet on Thursday, May 8 for a brown bag lunch and game day.
New Members: We will receive new members on Sunday, May 11. Would you liek to join, or do you have questions? Please talk with Pastor.
Pentecost Sunday: Next Sunday we celebrate the birthday of the Christian church with special music and festivity. Wear red!
June 1 and 29 are still open for worship flowers. Woudl you like to give them? Please contact the Church Office.
Camp Salem is July 14-18 and 21-25. Early bird registration discount ends April 30. Registraiton forms are available on our Camp Salem page.
Be An Organ Donor! We have been given a very special opportunity to purchase a used Visser pipe organ for our new nave. Our current electronic organ woudl have needed considerable repairs to use it in the new worship space, so our Congregation Council has approved the purchase of the pipe organ. cost: $35,000. $11,000 is already in place toward the purchase. If you would like to contribute, make checks payable to Salem and designated for the "New Organ".
Attention Kroger Shoppers: Have you linked yoru Kroger Plus Card to Salem in the new Neighbor to Neighbor program? See the Salem News for all the easy details! It's a great and simple way to support Salem!
Upcoming:
May 17, 14, 21 - Sexuality Discussion, Weds. 6:30 p.m.
May 11 - Pentecost Sunday (wear red!) / New Member Reception
May 15 - Keenagers (senior citizens) Game night, 6:30 p.m.
May 17 - Dinner & A Movie Group (El Mason)
May 17 - Summer Salem ALIVE! Meeting, 10:00 a.m.
May 17 - Keenagers (senior citizens) trip, 4:00 p.m.
May 18 - Trinity Sunday
May 23 - SLY (grades 7-8)
May 24 - 20 & 30 Somethings Dinner at Benihana, 6:30 p.m.
June 15-20 - Confirmation Camp
July 14-18 and 21-25 - Camp Salem
Aug. 24 - Dedication of new worship space (afternoon)
Please see our Upcoming Events page for more activities and events.