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05-11-08
By Maxine Lashmet @ 11:08 AM
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Today’s RADIO BROADCAST is sponsored by Gary and Lisa Hadden and family in celebration of their son, Cody’s, birthday on May 7 and in honor of their mothers, Carolyn Hadden and Joyce Alexander, and all mothers on this Mother’s Day.
Our ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Randy and Rita Tendick in memory of Rita’s mother, Kathryn Nobis, and in observance of Mother’s Day.
THE ILLINOIS VALLEY CHAPTER OF LUTHERANS FOR LIFE is receiving a door offering today. Your contribution will assist the chapter in its mission to “present the Biblical message of respect and protection for all human life, first to the Lutheran congregations in west central Illinois, and second to the community at large.”
NEW MEMBER CLASS BEGINS IN JUNE: Pastor Brechbuhl will begin a New Member Class/Confirmation Class in June on a week day evening at 7 pm. This class meets once a week for an hour for three months. We discuss the basic teaching of the Bible. If you would like to participate, please call him at the church office at 243-3419.
Sunday School: Growing in Christ
Sunday School Superintendent: Kevin Tavender
Grades Pre-K3 - Gr 8 Today in Sunday School the children learned that as God did with Paul, so God does with us. Through the Law we are crushed by the weight of our sin and are helpless. As God revived Paul through Ananias (Acts 9:1–31), He revives us through our pastors with the proclamation of His Word and the administration of His Sacraments granting forgiveness, life, and salvation to all who believe. Talk to your children about how the Sacraments and God’s Word revive you so that you may live as God’s child.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Mr. CRAIG R. BUSSEAU, Salem's principal, is leading and teaching a Sunday School Bible Class just for you each Sunday morning. The class meets in Pastor Brechbuhl's office at 9:30 AM.
EVIDENCE FOR THE RESURRECTION Led by Pastor Brechbuhl, this class, in the Fellowship Hall, will examine the historical, archaeological, and cultural proofs for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Discover the evidence that has convinced critics over the years. For instance, did you know that 39 ancient sources (aside from the New Testament), such as Pliny, Josephus, and the Talmud, refer to the life of Christ, his teachings, crucifixion, and/or resurrection? With the Bible more than 120 Powerpoint slides are used.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? covers the basics teachings of the Christian faith. Some doctrinal topics to be covered are: the Trinity, forgiveness, man, creation, Judgment Day, angels, the sacraments, the church, our walk with God. This class, offered on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM,. This 'New Member Class' is available for members and prospective members alike. This class is taught by Pastor Salcido.
BASEMENT BIBLE CLASS: Please join us in the church basement on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM after fellowship coffee. We study the lessons that are being presented in our student classes. Our small, informal group studies the text/event for that Sunday with an adult application for our Christian lives.
GENERAL NOTES
REV. RICHARD SALCIDO has accepted the call to serve as the Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ida Grove, Iowa. The congregation of 1000 members is in a community of 2500 located about 60+ miles east of Sioux City, Iowa. His last Sunday here at Salem is May 25th. Please keep the Salcido’s in your prayers as they transition to this new field of ministry.
PRAIRIE VILLAGE DEVOTION AL SERVICE - Pastor Koschmann will be leading the May Devotional Service on Sunday, May 11, beginning at 2:00 PM. Your assistance would be appreciated with the singing and visiting with the residents. Meet him at the home, 1024 W WALNUT ST, at 1:45 PM.
FRIENDSHIP BIBLE CLASS
Monday, May 12 6:00 PM
Story: Jesus Feeds 5000 People
Presenter: Diana Monroe
Music: Diann Brechbuhl
Craft/Activity: Connie Walker
Refreshments: Erna Lee Dickman
BIBLE BREAKFAST Join us on Fridays at 6:45 AM in the Conference Room. We are reading together the New Testament letter 2 Corinthians. Please join us and bring a friend!
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Saturdays 7:00 - 8:00 am
in Salem’s Annex Conference Room.
EZEKIEL SAW THE WHAT? SCHOOL MUSICAL On Friday, May 16th, the children in Grades 5 through 8 at Salem Lutheran School will present the musical “Ezekiel Saw The What?”. This delightful musical is based off of the book of Ezekiel from the Old Testament. Join us as Ezekiel deals with trials, visions, and spreading God’s Word to the people of Israel. You will love the music - from country western to ragtime. This show reminds of that there is one true God who loves us all. There will be two performances, 1:30PM and 7:00PM in Salem’s gymnasium. There will be a free will donation to defray expenses.
CONGREGATION AND SCHOOL PICNIC - Sunday, May 18, the PTL is providing the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, and drinks for a church and school picnic on Salem’s church and school grounds beginning at 12:00 noon. Please bring chips, salad, or dessert to share.. All are invited to this fun day of activity. Mrs. DIANE ORR, third and fourth grade teacher, is leaving Salem’s teaching staff at the close of the school term and relocating to Decatur. A Farewell will be extended to Mrs. Orr during the picnic. Please RSVP to the school office (243-3419) by Wednesday, May 14.
THANK YOU for your response to our appeal to replenish our Food Pantry. People continue to come in daily requesting help. Please continue to bring your canned goods into the church office.
SALEM MEN'S CHURCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL has started up again. All men, 14 years and older, are eligible to play on this team. The first game will be Monday, May 12th. The season will continue through the year-end tournament which will be Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12. Softball practices are scheduled as follows:
Sunday, May 11th 2:00 p.m.
All practices will be held on the YMCA upper-field. The first game will be Monday, May 12th! Call RON ARING 245-8573 or 883-2706 if you have any questions.
OUTREACH THOUGHT - John 7:37-39: A thirsty person longs for a drink of cool, clear water. Jesus offers something better for thirsty souls—living water. Whoever drinks of this living water [Jesus] will never thirst again. What good news for our thirsty souls—living water that will never dry up. What good news to share with other thirsty souls.
THE SALEMJAX.ORG WEBSITE has new content and is updated frequently. There are blogs, devotional items, sermons and doctrinal writings. You can check out photos from our various church ministries and our school sports program and other activities. You can find out about events from the web calendar, what the menu is for the school cafeteria and homework assignments for your child. Consider making salemjax.org your home page or at least setting a book mark for it. Recent photo galleries which have been placed on the website are:
Pilot Club, April 19
Grades 5-6 “Resurrection Rolls” Apr 8
Salem historical photos
150th School Anniversary Banquet 3/2
Chocolate Night 2008
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT- Acts 2:1-21: Empowered by the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the other disciples practiced good stewardship of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by boldly proclaiming that all who call upon the name of the Lord [Jesus] will be saved. Our stewardship is not just about time, talent and treasure, but also about our testimony. May the Holy Spirit help us always to be good stewards of the Gospel, first by believing it and then by sharing it with others.
MARKET DAY Order forms for the Wednesday, June 4, delivery are available in the narthex, school, and church offices. Please place your order on-line at www.marketday.com . Remember, if you order online you have the option of paying by credit card at the time you order or by cash or check when you pick up your Market Day food. Questions? Call the school office (243-3419)
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS - The Scott-Morgan County IL Chapter of Thrivent Financial will hold their next meeting on Monday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran in Waverly. Anyone requesting funds is welcome.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE - With the current school year near completion, it is time to begin plans for the 2008-09 school term with the athletic scheduling for fall, winter, and spring. Interested in serving in this position? Call MR CRAIG BUSSEAU, principal, (243-3419) or DAVID HANNEL, current Athletic Director, (243-4448 or 491-0722).
PACK THE HOUSE NIGHT - Monday, May 12, is the last Pack the House Night of the 2007-2008 school year for Salem at Leo’s Pizza located at 230 S MAIN ST from 4:00-8:00 PM. Leo’s Pizza will donate 15% of Salem’s purchases. Just mention that you are with Salem, and they will credit the sale to Salem.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED - KEVIN TAVENDER, Sunday School Superintendent, would like to give the Fall, Winter, and Spring Sunday School teachers a break in their teaching responsibilities and is asking for volunteers to cover the summer quarter, June through August. Sundays would be scheduled on a rotation basis so teachers would not be responsible for all 13 Sundays. In volunteering your assistance, please call KEVIN TAVENDER (1-217-220-0188) and indicate the Sundays you are available.
LCFS GOLF “FORE” KIDS CHARITY OUTING: You are invited to attend Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois’ 9th Annual Golf “Fore” Kids Charity Outing on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Rail Golf Course in Sherman. The outing will begin at 11:30 a.m. with registration and includes 18-holes of golf, lunch, contests, raffle prizes, dinner and more. Reservations can be made by visiting www.lcfs.org, call Fran Presta at 708-488-5558 or email fran_presta@lcfs.org. All proceeds from this year’s event will support children’s services in Central Illinois, including adoption, foster care, counseling and residential services.
MOWING SCHEDULE
May 17 Karmy Schone
May 24 Randy Tendick
May 31 Andrew Shireman
Jun 7 Ralph Wohlers
Jun 14 Patrick Evans
Jun 21 Richard Aring
Jun 28 Mark Lovekamp
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Salem Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
College and South East Street Jacksonville
For an appointment, please call
the Church Office at 243-3419
Sponsored by
Salem Lutheran Church
One donation can help save up to three lives!
ANNUAL HOG ROAST Camp CILCA will be hosting their 25th Annual Memorial Day Hog Roast on Sunday, May 25th, 2008. The meal begins at 11:30 a.m. and goes until 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. The price is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children aged 4-12. Children 3 & under are free.
The menu consists of: BBQ pork sandwiches, Baked Beans Coleslaw, Dessert Drinks
Please also join us for a 10:30 a.m. worship service. There will be some great door prizes and supplemental funds will be provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Please come for the great food, fellowship time with other Camp CILCA friends, and show support for your Lutheran camp!
GOLDEN MOMENTS SENIOR CARE CENTER is seeking volunteers for their Activity Department Volunteer Program. Plans are to build a great program to benefit their nursing home residents and the community. Interested in joining their program? Contact KRISTEN HOLMES, Activity Director (245-4174).
CID LWML 63RD ANNUAL CONVENTION - Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, at the Holiday Inn City Center, Peoria. Convention theme:” He is the Rock, His Works Are Perfect” based on Deut. 32:4. Pre-convention activities begin on Friday with servant events in the afternoon and will conclude with fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth at Bethel Lutheran Church, Morton in the evening. Saturday begins with registration from 8:00-9:00 AM. Registration is $20.00 and includes lunch. The Reverend PETER KIRBY, Carlinville, a former missionary to Jamaica, is the mission speaker. Contact MONIKA WARCUP for reservations by Saturday, May 10. Ingathering items to be brought to the convention include: gifts of love for the Salvation Army consisting of sack lunch supplies of napkins, sandwich bags, small individual cakes, chips, and cookies, small brown paper sack lunch bags or kitchen supplies of cleanser, paper towels, soap, all purpose cleaners or SOS pads. Monetary donations are also welcome and checks should be made payable to the Salvation Army. Or, bring non-perishable food items for the Bethel Lutheran Church, Morton Food Pantry
NOTE FROM SONNY & LINDA ZIMMER, LORI LONBOM and LAURA SMITH “We would like to share some wonderful news with our Salem Family. Sonny was told Thursday by his oncologist that his cancer is in remission again - that both lumps are cancer free. His neuropathy is improving steadily. He doesn’t need another checkup for three months. We would like to thank Pastor Brechbuhl and Pastor Salcido and everyone for your prayers, calls, cards, and flowers. We are very thankful and appreciative for your support.”
MAY BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
LOVEKAMP, Linda 5/1
NEFF, Russell 5/1
STRUBBE, Janet 5/1
STRANG, Peg 5/2
DIETERLE, Christopher 5/3
JANES, Jillian 5/3
KOSCHMANN, Paul 5/3
SULLIVAN, Terrance 5/4
LIETZ, Keri 5/5
MANKER, Nicholas 5/7
SCHONE, Betty 5/8
STAAKE, Roger 5/9
STEINACHER, Crystal 5/9
WINCHESTER, Vicki 5/9
LOWERY, Richard 5/10
FAIRFIELD, Ashley 5/11
LOVEKAMP, Lucille 5/11
BROWN, Cheryl 5/12
GARRETT, Karen 5/12
HINDS, Darlene 5/12
RENOUD, Toccoa 5/12
FERRIS, Alexandra 5/13
MUSCH, Albert 5/13
LAWSON, Naomi 5/14
MCKEE, Olivia 5/14
WALKER, Timothy 5/14
BURGER, Sandra 5/15
WATKINS, Margene 5/16
ELMORE, Zacheriah 5/17
ELMORE, Zion 5/17
REEVES, Brandon 5/17
MAGELITZ, Jennifer 5/18
BLANCHETTE, Marilyn 5/19
COOLEY, Jonathan 5/19
HART, Emily 5/19
HART, Jacob 5/19
HINDS, Randall 5/19
PRATT, Shane 5/19
BUTLER, Cole 5/20
BUTLER, Dale 5/20
WARCUP, Karl 5/20
WIEGAND, Jay 5/20
CHAPPELL, Crystal 5/22
DOYLE, Kelly 5/22
JARMAN, Elaine 5/22
SHIREMAN, Andrew 5/22
BRUNE, Timothy 5/24
HACKER, Tyler 5/24
DEFORD, Casey 5/25
MICHAELS, Brady 5/25
SWEETIN, Aaliyah 5/25
SWEETIN, Kiara 5/25
ENGEBRECHT, Elizabeth 5/26
HANNANT, Brett 5/26
PHEBUS, Emily 5/26
MCCARTHY, Erin 5/27
THIES, Myka 5/27
TOLER, Jaymee 5/27
THIES, Meagan 5/28
WILLIAMS, Donald 5/28
BAKER, Larry 5/29
WARD, Kevin 5/29
MAGELITZ, Danny 5/30
QUIGG, Juliann 5/30
LIFE LINES
Written by Jeanne Strubbe
Life Ministry Coordinator, Salem Lutheran
Today is the day we set aside to honor our mothers who gave us life, loved and nurtured us and made many personal sacrifices for us. God looks upon motherhood in a distinct and special way, unlike the worldly view that modern feminism has wrought. God created woman to be merciful by nature as He made man to be a protector by nature. In Isaiah 66:13 we read “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” Also, 1 Thessalonians 2:7 tells us “We were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.” The Bible also gives many references to the way God is involved with women and their pregnancies. Genesis 21:`1-2 “The Lord came to help Sarah and did for her what He had promised. So she became pregnant.” Genesis 30:17 says “God answered Leah’s prayer. She became pregnant…”
Based on just these few verses, we know that God wants a culture of Life because of the very nature He placed in woman to bear and nurture life and in man to be the protector of life. Intentionally aborting a child is an unnatural act against the very essence of being a woman and the way God created the first woman, Eve. John 1:1-4 tells us “He (Christ) was in the beginning with God. Everything was made by Him. In Him was Life and the Life was the light of mankind.” ALL things were made by God, including the tiny human in the womb. Martin Luther left no doubt about how he viewed the sin of abortion. “There should be no trifling with those who are pregnant, but they should be objects of constant care. Those who have no regard for pregnant women and do not spare the tender fruits are murderers.” Thank your mother today for giving you the gift of life.
150th ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2008
DATE EVENT
Jun 28-29
5:30 pm, 8 & 10:30 am Rev. Joseph Strubbe, a son of our congregation,
will be preaching
Jul 20 Sun 4-7 pm Ice Cream Social
Jul 26-27
5:30 pm, 8 & 10:30 am Rev. Paul Koschmann, our pastor emeritus
will be preaching
Sep 13 Sat 6 pm Church Banquet
Sep 14 Sat/Sun
8 & 10:30 am Church Anniversary Celebration Services
Preacher: Rev. Paul Deterding
Oct 19
4-7 pm Oktoberfest
Salem VBS will be held:
June 23 - 27 8:30 - 11:30 am
One form per child, please.
Child's name
Grade completed Birthday Age
Parents' names
Address
Home phone Cell phone E-Mail
Emergency contact person
Relationship to student
Home phone
Food allergies Y N (List:)
Medical concerns Y N (Explain:)
Family doctor
Doctor's phone
Siblings attending VBS (names and ages)
Church membership at
Brought by
Transportation needed? Y N
Pre- Registrants will receive a free CD of this year’s VBS Songs (1 per family)
Salem Volunteer Sign Up
June 23 -27 8:30 - 11:30 am
Our Friendship Trek Vacation Bible School needs great volunteers and we’re hoping you will help.
Help kids discover new friends and build a powerful relationship with their Forever Friend, Jesus Christ!
We’ll provide all the resources that you’ll need.
Sign up here if you’re interested, see Pastor Salcido, or call 243-3419 for more information.
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Name:
Phone:
Email Address:
How you want to help:
□ Campfire Bible Stories
□ Buddy’s Bible Challenge
□ Wilderness Crafts
□ Backpack Snacks
□ Survivor Games
□ Technical Support (Powerpoint, DVD, etc.)
□ Music
□ Decorating
□ Secretarial / Registration
□ Circle Guides (Leader of 6 -8 children)
□ Child Care
□ Transportation
□ Food Donations
□ Financial Support
□ Puppeteer
□ Publicity
NEW CHURCH ORGAN
Committee Update #3
The Committee has now met with representatives of the Rodgers Organ Company and the Allen Organ Company and received their proposals. Arrangements have now been made for Rodgers to install a temporary “demonstration” organ, comparable to their proposal for Salem, for the congregation to use on Sundays, May 18th & 25th. Arrangements have also been made for Allen to install a temporary “demonstration” organ for the congregation to use on Sundays, June 1st & 8th.
While you will have an opportunity to listen, experience and examine the “demonstration” organs in the next four weekends our organists will also be examining the features of these instruments between Sundays. In the meantime the committee is also in the process of soliciting and receiving responses to a questionnaire sent to customers of the two the organ companies. Those responses will then be collated and considered by the committee in their decision making process.
The Organ Committee is now examining, evaluating and comparing the specifications and costs of the different models the organ companies have brought to the committee. After reviewing all the data, listening to and examining the “demonstration” organs the organ committee will then make recommendations to the Board of Elders regarding organ model, fund raising possibilities and when contract could be signed and installation expected.
Watch for future updates in News and Notes and the Newsletter.
Financial Peace University
Debt is all around us. More than 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Over 35% of Christian marriages end in divorce, and money problems are the number one cause. Financial Peace University has a long history of helping families successfully confront these problems head on.
The program is a biblically-based accountability curriculum that teaches you to manage God's money and resources in a godly way. It empowers you to make the right financial decisions to achieve your financial goals, teaching you to eliminate debt, build wealth, and give like never before. On average, families reduce their debt by $5,300 and save $2,700 in just 91 days.
God has given us over 800 scriptures about money, showing us how to handle our finances His way. The Bible has a lot of interesting things to say about money, debt, and personal finance. Here are a few verses you can find in the Scripture on the subject.
These videos will help you learn more about Financial Peace University. See how the program changes lives and imagine the difference it can make in your church and community as people learn how to handle money God's way.
The curriculum includes:
* A 13-week video series designed to teach families to eliminate debt and build wealth, led by financial expert Dave Ramsey
* Small-group discussions for accountability and discipleship: Topics covering saving, cash flow planning, dumping debt, investing, insurance, real estate, giving, and MUCH more!
This program will be offered at Salem this summer, lead by one of our members and pastors. The cost is $93 per family which includes access to the Financial Peace University website. Please contact the church office to reserve your position and make your payment. Any questions should be directed to Pastor Brechbuhl.
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