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Salem Weekly 1/29/12
SalemCentral
Service at 9:40 am
Pastor Mark Fugere -
"The Lord Reigns"
Psalm 96:7-13
SalemEast
Services at 9:00 and 10:40 am
Kevin Olson -
"Declaring His Glory among the Nations"
Psalm 96:1-6
The Salem Weekly is also available in printed form at the Connection Center.
Worship service recordings are available on CD at the Connections 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
"Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still." E. M. Bounds
Pray for Pastor Mark Fugere, Reaching and Sending Pastor, for God to equip Mark to help Salem to grow in effectiveness at sharing the gospel, near and far. Pray for each believer attending Salem to become a part of the vision to Reach the metro with the gospel, Disciple the church with the gospel and Send the church with the gospel, to the metro and beyond. Pray for Salem’s outreach to the homeless in our community; for many willing workers to assist in the shelter overflow effort to ensure all have a warm place to spend the night.
Pray for TJ, Lindsay, and their children serving in Kitale, Kenya. For continued health and safety as they minister to children within a large slum of 2,500 people. Pray God would encourage & strengthen them as they work with those in desperate conditions and to meet their needs for transportation. Pray that they receive their needed work permits soon to avoid having to return early.
Pray for Valley Christian Counseling and for Director Dan and for Kari and Sarah, as they serve to bind up the broken hearted and weary through God’s love and the powerful truth of applying God’s Word.
Pray for Pastor Glen and Rachel as they minister to our missionaries Michael and Emilie in Toulouse, France. Pray that the Gibbons and their ministry team will be encouraged and blessed. Pray for Michael to have a quick recovery from the flu. Pray for Glen as he prepares to teach, ask God to accomplish His purposes through them. Pray for safe travel and good health for all aspects of the trip. Information, details & prayer requests can be found on their blog, at fargo2france.blogspot.com
This Week At A Glance
Sunday, January 29
10:40 am — Sunday School @East
11:00 am — Sunday School @Central
10:00 am — Children’s Church for 2 & 3 year olds @Central
(Activity totes in foyer for preschoolers)
Monday, January 30
6:00 am — Men’s study “Psalms” @New Life Center Chapel
Tuesday, January 31
6:00 am — Men’s Fraternity @Central
9:00 am — Women’s Bible Study Tuesday @East
4:00 pm — Intercessory Prayer @Central
Wednesday, February 1
6:30 am — Men’s Discipleship Group @Central
5:45 pm — Wednesday Night Meal @East
6:30 pm — Wednesday Evening Programs @East
Friday, February 3
6:30 am — Women’s Discipleship Group @Central
Saturday, February 4
8:00 am — Men’s Big Game Kick-off Breakfast @Central
In the Spotlight
Salem Volleyball – A weekly volleyball time started on Saturday Jan. 14th from 1pm to 3pm in the SalemEast Gym. This will be a casual and fun volleyball time where people can receive some instruction and play in a safe and organized way. Open to all skill levels and anyone 18 years and above. Contact the church office at 701-237-6094 with questions. (No childcare is currently available).
In the event of inclement weather that may affect Salem worship services/functions/programs, please check out the Salem’s website www.salemefc.org or tune into the following TV and radio stations:
KFGO: Radio 790 AM
KFNW: Radio 97.9 FM & 1200 AM
WDAY: Radio 970 AM
WDAY: TV Channel 6
What’s Happening
Offering envelopes are now available at the Connections Centers both locations. If you’ve used them in the past, pick up a box and put a check by your name on the sheet. If you’ve not previously used them be sure to sign your name on the sheet with the box’s corresponding number (so names and numbers can be linked).
Save the Date — March 23 & 24 ~ Annual Youth Dinner Theater.
Reminder: 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.
Ministry Opportunities
Salem’s 2nd Hosting of Emergency Shelter — Volunteers needed to serve @East from Feb. 12th–18th. Trained volunteers can serve in 3 shifts as overnight hosts. Training will take place at 1st United Methodist Church: 906 1st Ave. S Fargo, Sat. Jan. 28th 1-4pm & Thurs. Feb. 9th 6-9pm. For more information or to volunteer, go to: www.salemefc.org or contact the church office at 701-237-6094.
Needed — Contact Pastor Tom at 701-237-6094 if interested:
Wednesday, helper for Kindergarten through 2nd grade (Awana Sparks).
Paid childcare workers, on Tuesday mornings, from 9:00 – 10:00.
Can you help? Rob at the New Life Center is looking for men willing to give shelter guests rides to church. If you are interested in being contacted periodically to pick up men from the New Life Center and transport them to and from church, please contact the church office at 701-237-6094. This is a great way to take the next step in serving the homeless right here in our community.
Adult Discipleship
February 4th, from 8:00-10:00 am – Men’s Big Game Kick-off Breakfast @Central – All Salem men are invited to gather and enjoy a great breakfast, fun and fellowship. Special speaker will be Larry Leitner, NDSU graduate and founding father of Specialty Commodities Est. 1987. Specialty Commodities is an international company that imports, trades & distributes with offices/warehouses in LA and Fargo.
Thursday, February 16: ENCORE VALENTINES DINNER
Encore, a monthly fellowship of active older adults at Salem, will enjoy a dinner at the Fargo Fry'n Pan, 302 Main Ave. @ 5:00 pm. Expect some fun stories, skits and music with a Valentine theme. And as always, expect some good fellowship. Each person will order off the menu. Seating is limited to 30. Contact the church office at 701-237-6094 for more information. Also, indicate if you would like a ride. Everyone is welcome, single or married.
Connections Class – Sunday, February 19th. @East from 9:30-11:55 in Room #14. Whether you are planning to become a member of Salem or you’d like to find out more about Salem’s people, ministries and purpose—plan to attend the next CONNECTIONS CLASS. Childcare is available—contact the church office / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by February 12th.
Save The Date— Wednesday, February 22, @East. Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of F/M will sponsor a seminar to help equip parents, grandparents, etc. with the right tools to plant the seeds of faith in their child’s life.
Women’s Ministry– starting in February, Time/place TBA. Contact the church office at 701-237-6094 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) this week.
Peacemaking: Living the Gospel in Relationships—Many Christian women struggle to live out what they believe - in their heads they know they are saved by grace, in their hearts they often feel distant from God. This study brings the hope of the gospel to these issues of the heart, unpacking how the gospel frees Christians from a performance-based mentality with God and others.
What is it Like to be Married to Me? Not a book about marriage; but, rather how to live out marriage. An excellent study & a lot of fun!
The Connections Center and Salem Web page will have more information listed for new classes and small groups beginning in January...
College & 20 Somethings
Need information or have questions on 20-Somethings studies or activities? Contact Danielle Hance at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Student Ministries
Today, January 29th
6:30-8:00 pm — Student Leadership Meeting (SALT)
6:15-7:15 pm — Human Video Team Practice
Wednesday, February 1st — LUGG (small group) Week, Students will get together with their small groups. No regular youth group.
Sunday, February 5th — Big Game party @East, 4:30 pm, half hour after the game. Prizes, drawing, tournaments, food, football and much more. Cost is $3.00 (friends are free).
Children’s Discipleship
Friday, February 3, 7:00-8:30 pm @ TNT, Kids Fitness Gym. Parental waivers are required to be completed prior to the event. Cost is $7.50/child.
Friday, February 17, 7:00-8:30 pm Veggie Tales @Central
Saturday, March 3, 7:00-8:30, Last TNT Kids Fitness Gym
Community News
Sandy's Donuts in West Fargo, has two job openings: A delivery position from 4:30 am to 8:30 am Mon. - Sat. and a donut fryer position from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm. If interested, please contact Mark at (701) 281-0430.
Friday & Saturday, February 3rd & 4th – From 7:00-9:30 pm, Cornerstone Ministries presents a new group of musicians called “Prodigal Road” from Aberdeen, SD. They are a very talented group that plays original gospel music similar to Third Day and in the musical style of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Burlap to Cashmere. Who said gospel music has to be boring. Free Admission. Cornerstone Coffee House is located at 65 North 3rd Street, Fargo, ND).
Thursday, February 9th - F-M Christian Women’s After 5 Club (affiliated with Stonecraft Ministries) cordially invites you to a special dinner party from 6:30-8:30 at Doublewood Inn, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo ND. Speaker will be Scott Gottschalk and topic will be Are Angels for Real” An amazing story of the deliverance of a family from near death which cannot be explained except by acknowledging some kind of supernatural intervention. Reservations are required by Tuesday, February 5th at 9:00 pm. Call Wanda at 218-329-0254 or Lu at 701-277-3112. The invitation is sponsored by Macs, Inc.
Jeff Allen will be at Bethel Church, 2702 30th Avenue South, Fargo on Sunday, February 12th at 7 p.m. Jeff Allen is the best at what he does – making people laugh as hard as humanly possible! His “Happy Wife, Happy Life” message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage. Allen received the 2002 Grady Nutt Humor Award, the most prestigious comedy award in the Christian market. He has also been featured in comedy specials on Showtime, HBO, VH1, Comedy Central and the Grand Ole Opry. Shows are clean and family friendly. Tickets are $15 and $20 plus handling fees. They can be purchased on line at www.life979.com or by calling 800-731-4500. Groups of 10 or more receive a $5 discount per ticket. For more information, call 282-5910.
Tuesday, February 14th… PUT LIFE FIRST. FirstChoice Clinic is privileged to be a part of this1 DAY online fundraising event presented by Dakota Medical foundation and hosted by Impact Give Back. No internet access? Come to FirstChoice Clinic’s Open Houses in Fargo, Devils Lake or Bismarck, February 14th, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Our staff will assist you. Save and change lives…go to www.impactgiveback.org.
Date change: "Let the Congregation Sing" an annual event by CEF of Fargo/Moorhead will be moving to Friday (NEW DAY) February 24th at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at Cavalry United Methodist Church. Please mark this date on your calendar to enjoy hearing and singing traditional hymns that you love. Contact Doug at 701-200-4865 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with questions.
Casting Crowns at the FARGODOME
Sunday: April 22nd, at 7:00 pm.
Featuring: Matthew West, Royal Tailor, & Lyndsay McCaul
Save with Your Group of 10 or more (Prices after Discount: $76.50, $26.50, $16.50)
Discount Expires Friday, April 20, at 5pm. For Group Sales: Call Jean Wilhelmi at 701-298-2736 or purchase tickets in person at the FARGODOME Box Office Mon-Fri, 10-5
Psalm 96:1-6
1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.
Psalm 96:7-13
7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.
9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of his[a] holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
10 Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.
11 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it;
12 let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy;
13 they will sing before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his truth.
New International Version (NIV 1984)
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