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Salem Weekly 12/22/11
Sunday, December 25th
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1111 30th Ave S, Moorhead 1002 10th St S, Fargo
Services at 9 and 10:40 am Service at 9:40 am
Pastor Glen Stevens
“Another Kind of King”
Luke 2:1-20
The Salem Weekly is also available in printed form at the Connection Center.
Worship service recordings are available on CD at the Connection Center or can be downloaded by clicking sermons above.
What’s Inside
Prayer Focus
This Week at a Glance
In The Spotlight
What’s Happening
Ministry Opportunities
Adult Discipleship
College & 20 Somethings
Student Ministries
Children’s Discipleship
Community News
Prayer Focus
"No learning can make up for the failure to pray. No earnestness, no diligence, no study, no gifts will supply its lack." E.M. Bounds
Pray for Pastor Tom Smithson, Children’s Discipleship Pastor, Sarah and Kristen, Assistants in the CD department, and the Children’s Discipleship Team.
Pray for Al and Betty, working for Ministry Developers Network (MDN). Pray for the Lord to fill the need for new leadership to direct the ministries of MDN. Ask the Lord to give the doctors wisdom in treating Betty’s brain cancer and abdominal problems. Pray for the strength and peace of God to be at work in their lives through this 21 year battle with cancer.
Pray for Pete and Grace, and their children, Olivia and Clara, who are serving with Cru and the ministry they provide on Fargo Campuses. Pray that their ministry would result in new Disciples of Christ. Pray that God would put together the team and the details for an upcoming mission trip to East Asia in 2012.
Pray for the homeless in our community that they may come to know the love and hope found in Jesus Christ. Pray for Lyn and the Salem Reach and Send Ministries as they seek God for wisdom and provision in finding volunteers to serve in various roles of our sheltering of the homeless the first week in January.
This Week At A Glance
Sunday, December 25
No Sunday school or Children’s Church
Nursery is available at both locations
Tuesday, December 27
4:00 pm — Intercessory Prayer @Central
Wednesday, December 28
No Men’s Discipleship Group @Central
No Wednesday meal or adult studies
Sunday, January 1
9:40 am — Worship service @Central
9:00 & 10:40 am — Worship service @East
No Sunday school
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas! May God’s peace and blessings be upon your families this Christmas as we remember and celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus.
In the Spotlight
Beginning January 1st: Join Pastor Glen in reading through the Bible in a year, using the Chronological schedule. This is a reading plan where scripture is read daily in the order that events happened in Bible history. Pick up a printed reading plan at church or go to Chronological Bible Reading Plan (Back to the Bible site) or http://about.esvbible.org/resources/reading/ for the ESV Chronological Daily Reading Plan for the daily schedule. The Men’s Discipleship Group on Wednesday mornings and the Women’s Discipleship Group on Friday mornings will be using this chronological reading plan for their study.
Launching 2012—In God We Trust
Our coins and paper money proclaim "In God We Trust". Amazing! As Salem begins 2012, we want to practice "In God We Trust" for our people and our ministry to our community and world. During the 24 hours from 8:00 pm Saturday, January 14th, to Sunday, January 15th, every person who is a member or attender of Salem will be prayed for by name. Each person will be the focus of thanksgiving and petition for spiritual health and growth in 2012.
You are invited to sign up for a 30 minute block of time somewhere in this 24 hour period. A prayer guide will be available giving you a list of people for whom you can pray and thank God for. Scripture passages will be provided for guidance. Will you commit to 30 minutes of focused prayer for other people? Watch for sign-up information.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart...." Proverbs 3:5-6
What’s Happening
Year-End Giving Guidelines: Please remember these tax guidelines as you consider year-end giving. Checks dated December 2011 that are mailed and postmarked by December 31, 2011 will be reported as 2011 donations. Deliver inside at the post office before closing. Fargo closes at 5:30 pm. If you are concerned about the date, deliver it to the church office. The post office occasionally has postmarked mail several days later. Call Flo Richards at 218-287-2848 with any questions.
- If you wish to give a gift of securities, speak to your stockbroker as soon as possible to learn about their deadline.
- If you wish to drop off a check, it should be in the office by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 30 to be reported as a 2011 contribution. Due to the high volume of year-end activity, it is best to complete your year-end giving early.
Cooperstown Men’s Retreat - January 13-15, 2012. Bring in the New Year with wonderful teaching, great time of worship, fun & fellowship with other guys! Register online at cooperstownbiblecamp.com or call 701‑797‑2174.
Eyes to See...... An event for all Salem women on Sunday, January 15th @Central 6:30 pm. Be watching for more details!
The Offering Envelopes for 2012 are expected to arrive in early January. They will be available at the Connections Centers at @East and @Central. If you take a box, you must sign your name to the sheet so we know who has that envelope number.
Ministry Opportunities
Emergency Overflow Shelter—Salem will be providing overnight shelter for the homeless @East January 1st through the 8th. For more information or to volunteer, go to Salem’s website: http://www.salemefc.org OR contact Lyn at (701) 237-6094. See bulletin insert for more information.
Greeters Needed @East both 1st & 2nd services. This is a wonderful way to meet others of Salem. All that’s required is having the love of Christ and a willingness to serve once every 4-5 weeks. Contact Rhonda at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 701-237-6094.
Prayer Ministers needed @East both 1st & 2nd services. If you have a heart for prayer please consider becoming a prayer minister. Contact the church office for more information.
Beginning January 11: For the Children’s programs:
Wednesday evenings: Need 2 helpers for K-2nd and 2 helpers for 3rd-6th.
Tuesday mornings: Need paid childcare workers (9-11am)
Adult Discipleship
Friday morning Women's Discipleship Group starts January 6th. We will be participating in reading through the Bible chronologically in 2012. Please consider joining other women for discussion of the scripture read throughout the week, accountability, prayer...
New Classes and small groups begin/resume on January 8th. For more information, see January’s Spirit/ AD brochure at the Connections Center /www.salemefc.org.
Sampling of new small groups in January:
- Wednesday, January 11: 6:30-8:00 pm @East. The Lord’s Table: Biblical Approach to Weight Management. Study includes daily time with God, accountability, disciplined eating & exercise. Contact Christine at (701) 237-6094 (not a “diet” program).
- Saturday, January 14: Movies with a Message. A monthly movie night will be hosted by Bruce and Peggy in the “Popcorn Palace”. The group will watch movies with great redeeming messages and then have a short discussion afterwards.
- Wednesday, February 22: "Leading your Child to Christ” Seminar by Doug Sikkink. Please save the date. More information to come….
The Connections Center and Salem Web page will have more information listed for new classes and small groups beginning in January...
College & 20 Somethings
Today, December 25
No College Brunch or Lunch
Sunday, January 8:
College brunch and lunch resumes
Watch for new studies and service opportunities in the New Year.
Student Ministries
Wednesday, January 4: Youth activities resume
Wednesday, January 18: Challenge 2012 Conference deadline for sign-up and $100 deposit.
Children’s Discipleship
Sunday, January 8: Classes resume
Wednesday, January 11: Wednesday evening programs resume
Needed—Sundays @East
- 3rd Grade SS teacher
- Kindergarten assistant
Community News
Park Christian School Preview Day on Monday, January 9, 8:30 – 11:40 am. PCS offers a thoroughly Christian education for students K – 12th grade, with Half and All-Day Kindergarten options. We provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment where students thrive!
- 1st - 12th grade visiting students will get to attend Chapel, sit in on classes, meet fellow classmates, take part in a campus tour and explore class options.
- Pre-register for your student by e-mail to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone to Teresa at 218-236-0500.
Kindergarten Round ups: (This event is for children and their parents.)
- Monday January 23, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Morning Half day and Full day K offered
Please RSVP with Admissions at 218-236-0500
“In kindergarten, we want to assure that each student understands how precious he/she is to Jesus. We integrate God’s word into every piece of curriculum and help our students learn how to make responsible life choices. We strive to have each student well prepared for first grade.” Mrs. Deb Leedahl, PCS Teacher
Visit www.ParkChristianSchool.org
The First Choice Clinic is holding the Largest Baby Shower: throughout January you can drop off new baby items for ages 0-18 months at any Hornbachers location.