July 9, 2017 Announcements

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This Week’s Calendar of Events TODAY:

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7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Informal Worship Team set-up Morning Worship (Sanctuary) Informal Worship Team Rehearsal The Gathering Rehearsal Back to The Bible Adult Bible School Class (210) Samaritan Adult Sunday School Class (115) Simply Scripture (214) Informal Worship (FH) The Gathering (Sanctuary) Cross Training “One Room School House” (112-114) Seekers in Christ Adult Sunday School Class (115,, 214) Sunday Night Lamplighters (Kline Home)

9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Stand up staff meeting (office) Fresh Expressions (115) Girl Scout Party (113-114) CDA (Chemically Dependent Anonymous) (219) Monday Night Men’s Basketball Ministry (FH) Stephen Ministry (212, 214, 215)

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Sister’s of Salem (115) Wednesday Night Kids (112-114, 105, 106, FH) Summering Rehearsal (110, Sanctuary)

7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m.

sudSspirit (210) UMW (115) The Gathering Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Informal Worship Rehearsal (110)

7:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Informal Worship Team set-up (FH) Morning Worship (Sanctuary) Informal Worship Team Rehearsal (FH) The Gathering Rehearsal (110) Back to The Bible Adult Bible School Class (210) Informal Worship (FH) Samaritan Adult Sunday School Class (115) Simply Scripture (Library) Informal Worship Team Rehearsal (FH) Cross Training “One Room School House”(112-114) The Gathering (Sanctuary)

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Salem Parish News – July 9, 2017 The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in celebraon of Janice Lance’s birthday by Pat Lance.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN Child Care at 9:00am & 11:00am for children up to 36 months in Room 106. Sunday School for children 4yrs through 5th grade at 9:30 and for children 3yrs old through 3rd grade at 11:00am.

What is God Doing in Churches These Days? Come hear, explore, discuss, and imagine God reaching new people in our community and sharing the love of Christ, but in ways that may be novel or surprising. Join the Pastors and other church leaders in learning about Fresh Expressions (the term being used to identify new waves of the Spirit at work in established churches) at 6:30 p.m. TOMORROW Monday, July 10 in Room 115 Forgotten Kitchen Supplies have been piling up in the kitchen. If you think you may have left something, please stop by and take a peek at the pile on the left when you walk in the door from Fellowship Hall. Supplies that are left at the end of the month will be disposed of. Thank you in advance!

OFFICE HOURS DURING TRANSITION During the transition, while we interview for a new Administrative Asst., the tentative office schedule will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m.—12 p.m.

OUR FAITHFULNESS July 2nd Attendance - 322 Tithes & Offerings - $9,188.00

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Grow Be a Disciple who makes disciples: Before you leave, personally greet anyone si7ng within 10 feet of you this morning.

TODAY: July 9: MS & HS Morning Youth 9:15– 10: 50 a.m. Ronald McDonald House 3-6 p.m. July 16: MS & HS Morning Youth 9:15 - 10:50 a.m. MS & HS Scavenger Hunt 6:30– 8 p.m.

Salem’s Senior Citizens are invited to a luncheon at Hoss’s Steakhouse in Mechanicsburg on July 20 at 1 p.m. For reservations, contact Charlotte Brame at 938-3523.

Interested in Church Membership? A new class is forming for August that will explain our congregation’s mission and ministry and the vows that members take. This class will be on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., August 2, 9, 16, and 23. Please sign up on the Connection Card, including your email address.

Serve SEEKING INDIVIDUALS to form a team responsible for cleaning up fol-

Summering: This summer we will offer once again the Summering program for anyone interested in experiencing ringing hand chimes. We will meet for four Wednesday’s for 7pm to 8 pm on July 12th, 19th, 26th, and August 2nd. It will be stress free and informal! There is a sign up sheet on the bullen board outside across from the chorus room if you are interested experiencing worshiping God through music! PS the ability to read music is not required!

NEIGHBORHOOD FUN NIGHT IS GOING ON THE ROAD! For the past 10 years Salem has hosted Neighborhood Fun night in the church parking lot. This year we are taking it on the road to National Night Out at Roof Park on Tuesday, August 1st. National Night Out is a national outreach to the community offered by the local police. There were 2000 attendees last year! This is a wonderful opportunity for Salem to move closer to one of our specific goals, blurring the lines between community and church. Please be in prayer for us we take it on the road to show our community how much Jesus loves them and how much we love them.

SURPLUS MATERIALS AVAILABLE: In cleaning out the “unfinished space’ in preparation for the on-going construction work, surplus material has been set aside available for congregation members. There are several solid core doors and large pieces of carpet (4 new, 1 used) that are available. If interested, contact Michael Hayes at 938-5150.

lowing Family Promise host weeks. This would entail 4 Sundays/year from 7-8:30am (or faster depending on the size of the team). The group will deflate mattresses & set up tables & chairs - no special skills needed, just a desire to serve and help get classrooms ready for Sunday School. Sign up on the Connection Card to join the team. Children’s Ministry is seeking a person to print/copy/organize/distribute the teacher materials one month in advance beginning in August. A 1 year commitment to serve is greatly appreciated. The printing/copying is done at the church on your time schedule. Mark your interest on the Connection Card. CROSS TRAINING MATERIALS COORDINATOR:

Are you a person with a vision to see school children encounter God? Joy El Generation Released Time Bible Program is looking to hire for a parttime position overseeing and providing leadership for public school ministry programs. If interested, see the Community Bulletin Board by Pastor John’s office. Item of the Month: Mission Central sends health kits for personal hygiene to people who do not have access to the basic necessies of life. One such item needed for these kits are toothbrushes. The toothbrushes must be adult sized and in their original packaging. Please put the toothbrushes in the bin marked “Mission Central” in the Mission corner.