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Informal Worship Set Up (FH), Informal Worship Rehearsal (FH) Worship (Sanctuary) The Gathering Rehearsal (110) Informal Worship (Fellowship Hall) Cross Training (Sanctuary) Adult SS Classes - Samaritan (115), Back to the Bible (210) Simply Scripture (215) Parents & Children Together (214) Middle School Youth (219) Informal Worship Rehearsal (FH) “The Gathering” Worship (Sanctuary) Cross Training “One Room School House” (112-114) Seeker in Christ Adult Sunday School Class (115) ALL Youth Worship Together (Sanctuary) Parent’s Night Out Info Meeting (115) High School Youth (218,219) Stand Up Meeting (Office) Chemically Dependent Anonymous (219) Monday Night Men’s Basketball Ministry (FH) Church Conference (Sanctuary) Egg Making Leadership Team (215) Pack 198 Den Meetings (112-114,115,210,211,214) Men’s Morning Cup of Jesus (115) Wednesday Night Kids Club (105,106,1120114,FH) Sisters of Salem (115) Children’s Choir (Chapel) Safe Sanctuary Committee Meeting (215) Men’s Evening Cup of Jesus (210) 4th & 5th Grade Girls Group (214) Chimechoir (110) Choir Rehearsal (110) Christmas Closet Planning Meeting (215) Troop 198 Meeting (115)
Informal Worship Set Up (FH), Informal Worship Rehearsal (FH) Worship (Sanctuary) The Gathering Rehearsal (110) Confirmation Class (218) Informal Worship (Fellowship Hall) Cross Training (Sanctuary) Adult SS Classes - Samaritan (115), Back to the Bible (210) Simply Scripture (215) Parents & Children Together (214) Middle School Youth (219) Informal Worship Rehearsal (FH) “The Gathering” Worship (Sanctuary) Cross Training “One Room School House” (112-114) Seeker in Christ Adult Sunday School Class (115) ALL Youth Worship Together (Sanctuary) Families in the Field (115) Youth - SnL Battleball Tournament & Praise Rally
Salem Parish News – October 30, 2016 The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Les & Jean Condon in honor of Velma Coffman. The flowers in Fellowship Hall are given to the glory of God.
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 12th grade at 9:30 and for children 3yrs old through 3rd grade at 11:00am. Next week will be the second sermon in our two part series called “Being Married”. Even if you are not married, these messages are for you. I received the following email last week. “I recently had a friend
Our Church Conference will be held on Monday, October 31st at 7:30pm In the Sanctuary ALL Salem Members are encouraged to attend. Our Annual Food Drive to benefit the RL Food Bank will begin next Sunday. Pick up a few extra items when you are grocery shop‐ ping to donate to our neighbors in need. Here are the items particularly needed: Pancake mix, syrup, cake & brownie mix, canned fruit (especially pineapple), mac & cheese in a box, rice, peanut butter, and canned meats (especially tuna). Place your donations on the table in the Wel‐ come Center.
discuss with me that her friend is going through a really hard time in her marriage and is thinking of divorce. My friend wants to give biblical advise, not just take the side and ‘egg her on’ as society is quick to do. I believe as Christians, we must arm ourselves with the truth about marriage so we can give biblical advice. So, while a marriage series would most benefit married couples, it is important for people who are single to know the truth about what God says about marriage.” If you are not married, I hope you will plan to be present and do two things: 1. Pray for the pastors as they share God’s word about marriage. 2. Think of a married couple that you know and pray for them during the service and during the week. ~ Pastor Debbie
OUR FAITHFULNESS LAST WEEK, October 23rd Attendance - 318 Tithes & Offerings - $13,335.50
Connect TODAY: 9:15-11am, Middle School Youth, Room 219 11:00am: Confirmation Class & All Youth Worship together at the Gathering 6-8pm: High School Youth, Room 219 Nov. 1st, 6:30am: High School breakfast at the Summit Restaurant. Bring money & a friend - first timers eat for FREE! Nov. 6th, 9-11:50am: Confirmation Class (218 & Informal Worship) 9:15-11am: Middle School Youth, Room 219 11:00am: All Youth Worship together at the Gathering service 12-8:45pm: All Youth SnL Battleball Tournament and Praise Rally SALEM SENIORS will meet for lunch at Cheddar’s Restaurant on Route 30 in York on Nov. 17th. Call Shirley & Paul Sheaffer by Nov. 12th to make reservations. All seniors of Salem are welcome!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN will meet Thursday, Nov. 19th at 7pm in Room 115. The program for the evening will be, “The World Thank Offering Service. Come join us and learn what this supports. As always all women of the Church and Community are welcome.
The Christmas Experience Move Night; Sunday, Nov., 13th at 6pm Prepare for Christmas as we await Christ’s birth and recall that Christmas is about more than wrappings and bows. Adults will view the movie in Fellowship Hall. Children will watch Veggie Tales in Room 115. Bring a blanket and enjoy popcorn & hot chocolate. Contact Susan Ryder
[email protected] with questions. Mark Your Calendar for other Advent Events: Nov. 16th @ 6pm in FH - Church Wide study begins The Christmas Experience. Dec. 11th @ 5:30pm in FH - Advent Dinner & Children’s Christmas Pageant
Grow GOING DEEPER: Over the next two weeks, as we touch on the topic of marriage, we invite you to carefully read Ephesians 5:21-33 each day. This passage calls us to love one another. Reading it each day will shape and soften your heart. If you don have a daily Bible reading plan, this is a great place to start. Read slowly and soak up the words and pray for the grace to live them out.
Don’t miss the WOMEN’S RETREAT True Beauty, coming to FCSUMC! Women of all ages, join us Nov. 11 & 12 for a time of fellowship, revival and a deepened relationship with Jesus! Cost is $10, as you are able, to cover meals & materials. Contact Marcia Sadler with questions and/or interest (
[email protected], 938-0890) or sign up on the Connection Card.
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Are you currently, or would you like to become a CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER? All Children’s Ministry volunteers must take Safe Sanctuary training at least once every 3 years. A training session will be offered on Nov. 19th from 9-11:30am in Room 115. If you cannot attend this session, but would like to become a Certified Volunteer, there will be an online assessment offered on Sunday, Nov. 20th from 9:30-11am in Room 215. Please mark your Connection Card to sign up for either of these events or contact Nicole Wolf (
[email protected]). FAMILY PROMISE : We are about a month away from our next Family Promise host week! Mark you calendars now and sign up to serve at: www.volunteersignup.org/JAF4Y
SALEM’S 4th ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER will be Thursday, Nov. 24th at 12:00pm. This is a FREE home‐ made Thanksgiving Dinner for anyone in our congregation and community. LOTS of help is needed for this event. Please sign up on the Connection Card to help. Contact Bonnie Moody (645 ‐6703,
[email protected]) for more information.
FAMILIES IN THE FIELD will meet on Sunday, Nov. 6th at noon in room 115. Our project of the month will be cookies & cards for community service members. Hope to see you there! 4th Annual Christmas Closet is December 3rd! We are in need of your donations! Toys (older kids/preschool, bikes, Kids Clothes (infant—teen), Kids Coats, Personal Items (liquid hand and/or body soap, lotions, toothbrushes/toothpaste), Artificial Christmas Trees, Linens (Towels, blankets, comforters, bedsheets labeled w/ size), Stocking Stuffers (coloring books, small new items for children).
Item of the Month: Mission Central has been sending out cleaning buckets to people in the US and all over the world when disaster hits. Most recently the kits have been sent to flood vic*ms in the southern United States. The item needed for these kits are reusable (such as handi-wipes). Please place the wipes in the bin marked "Mission Central Item of the Month" located at the end of the hall outside Nursery School rooms (rooms 112-114).
