~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~ June 2018 Volume 64, Issue 6

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1 The Messenger ~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~ June 2018 Volume 64, Issue 6 We are God s children called to seek, share, teach, and continue to experience the Word of God. On the farm this Spring a variety of birds have come to live and fill the trees. Weeks ago they started to build their nests and have now started their families. I have sparrows and blackbirds, of course. There are also cardinals, robins, swallows, wrens, blue jays, and geese to name a few. I love seeing the cardinals, my favorite bird. The swallows are great for keeping the mosquito population down. I love to watch and listen to my feathered friends as they work and play, but it's one family of robins that intrigues me. They decided weeks ago to build their nest on the overhang above the back porch door (which is the main entrance into the house). It never crossed my mind to take down the nest and now they have little ones. It's interesting how momma and poppa respond to my presence when I go in and out of the house or sit outside. They still look upon me as a threat, yet they seem to be warming up to me a bit. One of the pair will get as close as twenty feet to me on the ground. It might be my imagination, but it seems as I have talked to her over the weeks she has garnered some trust in me. Regardless, I look forward to the growth of the babies and their eventual flight from the nest. Thinking of birds, I'm reminded of those familiar verses from the Gospel of Matthew 6:25-27: That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? I think the point of Jesus' words are not about worry; it's about trust. Birds instinctively trust God and the Universe for their needs. I think Jesus' point is that we need to grow so intimate with God that we regularly and naturally trust God. That doesn't mean we don't go about our business and do our work. The birds certainly do. The birds trust the process that God has set into place. I think we would do well to do the same. One more verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6). --- Pastor Ivan Congregational Meeting Calling All Men Sunday, June 3, 2018 There will be a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, June 3 to discuss and vote on an air conditioner for the Parish Hall. There will be a Men s Choir group practice on Wednesday, May 30 and Wednesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. The Men s Choir group will be singing in church on June 10.

2 Being made complete suggested readings: Psalm chapter 14 and 15; John chapter 17 If you have ever had the taxing job of assembling something that comes in a large box and contains hundreds of parts with instructions for assembly included, it seems quite likely that the person who wrote the instructions never really ever assembled one of these contraptions, may have not ever seen one, and is not fluent in our language. After finding a part that doesn't seem to match anything in the instructions and further, not finding a part you are looking for, we realize that something needful is missing. Whatever we have does not make sense to us. Honestly, our natural life, apart from relationship with our Lord, is like that. Even when things seem to fit together, nothing really makes sense the moment we think a bit deeper. It seems we have one of two ways to live. One is in a state of delusion where we live superficially and try not to consider anything in depth, thereby pretending we are getting on just fine. The other way is to accept the reality of our brokenness. Our world, our fellow being, and ourselves all struggle. We struggle because we are not complete! Jesus is about this business of completing. He has completed and continues to bring us into complete unity with God and each other as we are willing. As greatly as we are loved, as special as we are to God and even to each other, we are mess! We are not complete, and we of ourselves can do nothing to complete ourselves. St. Augustine says, "my soul will not rest until it rests in Thee!" Thomas Merton writes, There is only one unhappiness, that is to not love God." Why such a seeking? The glory of God is manifest in making of this oneness! Jesus calls us to Himself; He beckons us to live through Him each day. We are invited to be made more like Jesus each day. Only one complete man ever walked this earth; the God man Jesus Christ. Jesus wants to daily complete you and me. May we let Him have His way! God Bless You Pastor John From The Men s Fellowship & Women s Guild Next Meeting of the Men s Fellowship & Women s Guild: There is no scheduled meeting in June or July for the Men s Fellowship & Women Guild. Women s Guild Report: The Women s Guild meeting was held on 5/17/2018 with 4 members present. The Hitz Home Salad Luncheon will be held on June 1 at 1:00. Dawn Reinhardt is planning a Movie night for the Salem Night Out for June or July to be held in the Parish Hall. Stay tuned for additional information. A donation was made to the Lunch Bunch. Our next meeting will be the Corn Roast on 8/16. All are welcome. Men s Fellowship Report: The Men s Fellowship meeting was held on 5/17/2018 with 6 members present. Fixing of the sewer cost about $2,500, which the Men s Fellowship paid. Our next meeting will be the Corn Roast to be held on 8/16/2018 and as always we welcome all. June Golden Agers Are: Joan Frank on June 8 Lorman Reckmann on June 17 Wayne Stille on June 17

3 The teen years are a pivotal point in our children s development. This is the time where they learn who they are, what they want to do with their life, what friendship is, and many more life lessons. This is a time for them to try new things and find out what they are interested in. They can grow into strong, educated, well-rounded young adults if teens live life to its fullest capacity. However, these teen years can also have a negative impact. Many times, kids will choose to try new things or make decisions that we may not agree with. Without proper supervision, they may get into questionable situations or mixed up with the wrong crowd. As parents or adult role models in our kids lives, our first instinct is to protect them from all the wrong and bad choices in the world. We want them to be smart and do the right thing. We want them to be the best versions of themselves all day, every day. But, when they become adults and start living their own lives, they won t always have us adults there to tell them what to do. In the movie Footloose, Reverend Shaw fights with the members of his congregation about the wellbeing of their children. After several teens from their town Trust Our Teens died in a car crash because of reckless behavior, the town kept their teens under very close watch. They were so controlling of their teen s activities that they were not allowed to participate in the awful activity of dancing! When the kids urged Rev. Shaw to change his mind about dancing, he asked his congregation a very challenging question: How can we expect to trust our kids as adults when we haven t given them time to prove themselves to be trustworthy? If we don t allow our kids to prove to us that they know the difference between right and wrong, how will we ever be comfortable letting them leave the nest as adults? Sure, we don t want them to do anything dangerous. But we still want them to choose on their own to finish their homework before hanging out with their friends. Or decide the right time to voice their opinion and when to keep it to themselves. Or to go to bed at a decent hour so they are not tired the next day. As a teacher, I find myself doing this as well. I feel like I need to have complete control over my classroom at all times. But many times, like my students, our children learn the most about life by experiencing it. It is one thing for us to warn them about the negative consequences. It is another for them to see what those negative consequences are on their own. Instead of telling them what they can and can t do, we should let them learn for themselves the good, the bad, and the ugly of life. This is hard, I know. But as some of us have kids that are graduating and going to college, we want to know that our children can handle this world on their own and don t need us to tell them what is the right thing to do every step of the way. So, as some are leaving the nest, as some are ready to embrace summer, and as some are growing faster than we can keep up with, remember that you have taught them well, God is always protecting them, and we don t know they are trustworthy until they have the opportunity to prove it to us Becca Exhale June Schedule June 3 and 10 - NO EXHALE June 17 - Exhale 4-5:30 The high school mission trip group would like to keep the congregation "in the loop" during their trip to Texas on July If you would like to receive a postcard from Exhale while they are in Texas, with information about what mission work they are doing, please provide your mailing address to Becca by , text, or leave a note in her mailbox. Addresses are needed no later than July 1. June Middle School Mission Trip to Shannondale June VBS - Exhale will be helping with the Storytelling. Please let Becca know if you are going to be helping.

4 CONGRATULATIONS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Derek Michael Ahlmeyer is the son of Sandy Blom and Mike Ahlmeyer. Derek graduated from Highland High School on May 20, He plans to attend University of Missouri in Columbia in the fall and major in Mechanical Engineering. Haley Marissa Basler is the daughter of Greg and Paige Basler. Haley graduated from Highland High School on May 20, While at HHS, Haley was in the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Spanish Club, Future Medical Careers Club, and a part of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America club. She also bowled on the Lady Bulldogs Bowling Team for all 4 years. Haley plans on furthering her education at Bradley University in Peoria majoring in Biomedical Science. Katelyn Elizabeth Duncan is the daughter of Brian and Connie Duncan, and sister to Emily Duncan. She graduated from Highland High School on May 20, Next fall, she will be attending the University of Missouri (Mizzou) to major in Animal Science in the Pre- Veterinary Medicine Scholars Program. After completing undergraduates, she plans on attending Veterinary School to pursue a career as a large and small animal Veterinarian. Throughout high school, she has been dedicated to her leadership positions in Marching and Concert Band, National Honor Society, Future Medical Careers Club, and LEO (Leadership, Experience, Opportunity) Club, and to her involvement in the National Society of High School Scholars, Church Ringers, Book Club, and Saturday Scholars. Dacoda Jeffery Riechmann is the son of Keith and Jessica Iberg. Dacoda graduated from Highland High School on May 20, Dacoda plans to attend the University of Tennessee-Martin in the fall majoring in criminal justice. Delaney Jaden Rigney is the daughter of Scott and Sherry McKinley. Delaney graduated from Highland High School on May 20, Delaney plans to attend Illinois State University-Normal in the fall majoring in Psychology.

5 CONGRATULATIONS COLLEGE GRADUATES Camie Breann Ernst is the daughter of Chad & Richelle Ernst. Camie graduated from Kaskaskia College in Centralia, IL on May 11, 2018, with an Associates of Arts Degree. This fall she will be attending Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL where she is pursuing a degree in Agriculture Business. Anna Loraine Renken is the daughter of Dave & Ronna Renken. Anna graduated from the University of Illinois on May 13, 2018, with Bachelor in Fine Arts degree. She will complete her student teaching in Urbana in the fall. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE SCHOOL GRADUATE Aaron Walter Uhe, son of Leon and Patty Uhe, and younger brother of Emily and Christopher, graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday, May 12. Aaron Graduated from the College of Architecture with a Master of Architecture Degree. Aaron will receive his diploma upon completion of his Thesis. After Graduation he will work until he completes the 4000 required hours and tests to become a Licensed Architect. During the Masters program, Aaron has worked as a Graduate Assistant in the SIU Architecture Computer Lab. ***************************************************************************************************************************** ********************* ** Favorite Hymns** June 3 - Onward Christian Soldiers This favorite hymn was submitted by Edith Reuhrup. President Roosevelt had this hymn printed in a Bible given to soldiers during WWII. Elmer Ruehrup had one given to him, and his family still has this Bible. June 10 - Pass it On This has always been a favorite hymn of Justin Bonnell. June 17 - The Old Rugged Cross Submitted by Steve Stille June 24 - I'll Fly Away Submitted by Laura Muench The Church in the Vale Submitted by Faye Brown Faye remembers her parents singing this song at home when she was little. Mom played the piano and Dad sang with his bass voice. Fellowship Hour begins on June 3 September 2. Please join us for donuts, milk, juice and coffee following the 9:00 a.m. Worship service. Evangelism/Worship Committee are hosting Fellowship Hour for the month of June.

6 Salem Church Council Minutes May 10th 2018 Members Present: Richelle Ernst, Jerri Riechmann, Judy Zimmerman, Carol Reckman, Ron Schmidt, Jerry Frank, Kris Lynn, Emily Uhe, Jill Verson, Pastor Ivan Visitor: Kerri Reilson Guest: Ben Hoeft with Fortune Investments Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by President Richelle Ernst at 7:02 p.m. Devotion: Pastor Ivan led us in prayer Ben with Fortune Investments discussed Salem UCC investments. After Council discussion, motions were made on options of investments. Total balance of all funds is $228K. Previous Meeting Minutes: corrections/additions - addition: Lunch Bunch and Salem Internet and active shooter session; bank statements. Motion made to accept minutes as read, Jill made motion to accept minutes as is, Emily 2nd; motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Motion made to accept treasurer s report by Kris; 2nd by Ron; motion carried. Outstanding Bills: Carol made motion to pay outstanding bills; 2nd by Jerri - motion carried Committee Report: BOCE - Meeting held 05/03/18. There was discussion on new ways to get new kids to attend, they are thinking of doing rotations each week. Curriculum meeting is 05/24/18, anyone is welcome to attend. Evangelism - No one to report Mission/Stewardship - next meeting May 26th after church Vision Committee - May 14th next meeting Property Committee - 05/07/18, yard has been seeded and fertilized, parsonage cleanup has been completed, Rehkemper will figure a bid based on 3 or 4 samples for parsonage flooring. Refrigerator has 5 year warranty and repair will be covered, Jerry Frank has a claim number and will call. Parish Hall AC s are inoperable. Council will suggest to the congregation two 16 teer units. Ernst has already given a bid, Judy will call Langhauser and get a 2nd bid before we present to congregation after 06/03/18 service. Memorial committee is in process of planning transition from courtyard garden to memorial garden. Search committee - Ron discussed they are making progress on getting survey together, next meeting is 05/16/18 President s Report - Communion schedule Nancy and Emily setup Jill Kris Jerri Ron Counting schedule for June - Jerry, Jerri, Jill, Carol Pastor s Report - Pastor Ivan said the parsonage looks really good and he expressed his appreciation. He said he was going to get involved in changing/updating Salem website and Facebook page; he will work closely with Kerri and Christopher Uhe. Old Business: Salem Internet - Ron got another access point that was purchased; they are looking for the cable to hook up; update next month. Active Shooter training service: Carol said her contact suggested to invite Staff members and Sunday school teachers and Ushers; it was decided to do the half hour training on tentative date of 08/20/18 at 6:30 p.m. Carol will confirm and report next month. New Business: Computer/laptops - Richelle reported that the church has two laptops. Motion made to lock two church laptops in office cabinet with accessible keys - if laptops are taken out of the building they need to be checked out (checkout log is in the office). Lunch Bunch discussion - Sunday s

7 presentation - Ron suggested we put a basket in the back of the church for free will offering. Kerri said there are many ways Salem can help with Lunch Bunch; we can help with monetary donations or buying 100% juice boxes. Judy suggested putting books in the lunch bags - she will find the books. Information will be in the bulletin and messenger. Ron made a motion to put a basket in the back of the church for donations on Sundays in the summer to support the Lunch Bunch program; Kris 2nd - motion carried. Bank has issued letters stating new cost for bank statements to be mailed will be $2.00, it was decided that Lisa Uhe and Jill will sign up and print the statements from the website. Jill made motion Jerri 2nd; motion carried. Highland News leader renewal - Ron will donate his copy every week Communications: Hitz memorial home for donation. Hitz Home Luncheon - Fri June 1 at 1:00 p.m. - bring your favorite salad etc. Items for silent auction needed. Cato will have fashion show. Tickets are $6.00 Next meeting 06/14/18 ADJOURNMENT: Ron made motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm; 2nd by Kris. Vision Committee May14, 2018 The Vision Committee agreed no additional changes in the sanctuary are needed at this time. The move of the baby grand piano is working well. This committee will continue to discuss how to improve the steps at the front entrance to the church. No money will be spent during this process. The next meeting will be scheduled as needed. Illinois South Conference Delegate Request Please contact the church office or Pastor Ivan if you are interested in serving as one of the Delegates to the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ from Salem UCC. The Annual Meeting of Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ will be held on October 27, 2018 at Knights of Columbus Hall in Collinsville. What Is Your Favorite Hymn? We invite you to share your favorite hymn. Please complete one of the Hymn Cards found in the Passageway and place in the Hymn Box. All summer we will be singing your favorite hymns. Your reason for selecting the hymn will be announced in church, printed in the bulletin and in the Messenger. Keep On Singing! Pastor Ivan and Dawn Reinhardt Food Pantries Need Your Help!!! What year was this surprise celebration? "Surprised on Anniversary - Rev. Robert Kofer was surprised on his fortieth anniversary of the ordination to the Christian ministry Sunday evening, June 21, when the congregation and neighboring ministers and friends gathered at Salem church and had a service of worship in his honor.... After the services they were all served refreshments on the church lawn where each one was asked to sign his name in the guest book which was later given to Rev. and Mrs. Kofer." The article appeared in the Edwardsville Highland Highland Food Pantry is in need of school supplies, dry erase markers, highlighters, binders, plastic folders, and Clorox wipes. The Food Pantry also helps with birthday gifts for children of families using the services. Boy gifts for all ages are needed. Hamel Hamel Bread of Life Food Pantry is taking donations of new or gently used books appropriate for pre-school through sixth grade for their summer lunch and reading program, which is held every Wednesday during

8 Salem UCC Treasurer's Report Month ending Arpil 30, 2018 Current Activity YTD Activity Beginning General Fund Balance 38, , Offering-Loose 11, , Offering-Envelopes 9, , Facility Use Donations , Miscellaneous Receipts Interest Income-General Fund Benevolence Received , Total General Fund Income 21, , Salaries 9, , Employee Benefits 3, , Maintenance/Property Services 1, , Insurance 3, , Utilities 2, , Supplies-General , Professional Expense Miscellaneous Worship Christian Education Evangelism Stewardship Pastoral Care (3.00) 5.00 Benevolence Paid 2, , Total General Fund Expenses 23, , Ending General Fund Balance $ 36, $ 36, Beginning Memorial Fund Balance 25, , Memorials received Honorariums received Miscellaneous Receipts Memorial Fund Expense: Worship (musical instruments) (154.90) (154.90) Ending Memorial Fund Balance $ 25, $ 25, Building Fund Balance 43, , Building Fund Offering , Memorials received Building Fund Expense: Parsonage Roof-balance of project - (15,935.00) Ending Building Fund Balance $ 44, $ 44, Sabbatical Fund Balance 13, , no activity Endowment Fund Beginning Balance 62, , no activity Beginning Investment Fund Balance 109, , Change in Market Value (182.71) (201.49) Ending Investment Fund Balance $ 109, $ 109, Beginning Mission Matching Fund Balance 120, , Change in Market Value (215.30) (1,708.45) Donations/Fundraising for Ecuador trip Ending Mission Matching Fund Balance $ 120, $ 120, Beginning Reserve Fund Balance 22, , Interest Income-Reserve Fund Ending Reserve Fund Balance $ 22, $ 22, Beginning Other Restricted Fund Balance 1, , no activity

9 At Rolling River Rampage VBS, your child(ren) will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program. During VBS, kids will experience the ride of a lifetime with God, they will become Rafters and explore how to serve God. The white water rafting adventure includes exciting new music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories that will help children know God is always with them as they ride the rapids of life! The adventure runs from Sunday, June 24, 2018 through Thursday, June 28, 2018 nightly from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Join us for the ride of a lifetime at Rolling River Rampage VBS. Registration forms are available on the table outside the church office or the church s website. Check out our display in the hallway with items we need for VBS. We appreciate all your help and support and look forward to another successful year. VBS is for children ages 3 years old to 5th grade. encouraged to join our Crew please contact Becca. Children ages 6th grade to high school are Summer at DuBois Center Awesome, low-tech FUN in God s inspiring creation A place of welcome & respect Camp brochures are on the table outside of the church office. If you PLAN ON SUPPORT from the Board of Christian Education and the Men s Fellowship, you MUST provide a copy of the registration to the Salem UCC church office, so that the Board of Christian Education knows how many children they are going to support. The parent will be responsible for a third of the Cost of the Camp, and then the Board of Christian Education will pay a third, and the Men s Fellowship will pay a third. If the parent has a concern with their portion of the Cost, then they should see Pastor Ivan Schoen in confidence. Thanks, Board of Christian Education Meaningful connections with friends & leaders Open space to laugh, sing, play & pray together the POWER of Church Camp Do More * Do Better * DuBois

10 ************************************************************************************************** From The Pastoral Search Committee. The Search Committee would like to first thank all of you who came out for the Town Hall Meeting with Rev. Shana Johnson from Illinois South Conference. Her presentation was very enlightening, and we all learned much about the process in our search for our next Senior Pastor. The first step was appointing a Search Committee. For anyone not aware of those appointed, they are Joye Brase, Ann Frank, Gena Hodapp, Betty Imboden, Tori Lynn, Ron Mindrup, Carol Reckman, Ron Schmidt and Steve Stille. The second step is putting together a description of our congregation. In our effort to develop our Church Profile for Salem, we will be sending out a survey to our members to gather an understanding of who we are and define our needs. Your help is needed to make this profile accurate and meaningful, and a mailing is being sent out to our members. We thank you for your completion of the surveys. Only with an accurate profile can we hope to find a pastor who shares our vision for the future of Salem and will be able to provide the leadership to help us achieve our goals as a Christian community. After our Church Profile has been submitted, our third step will be to begin considering all potential candidates, and then interviewing candidates. As Rev. Johnson stated, it is important for all our members to understand this entire process can take up to months. Our Committee is committed to this process, and we truly ask that each of you keep our church and this committee in your prayers for the coming months. We strongly believe God is an active force in this search process. We seek to choose the candidate we believe God desires for our congregation. His Grace and Peace, The Search Committee ************************************************************************************************** We are looking for volunteers to help provide special music for us this summer. On June 10 we will be having our Men's choir sing for us and on July 15 the Ladies choir will be singing. If you are interested in either of these choirs or providing music for us at another time please let Dawn know. ************************************************************************************************** Thank You Ways to support the L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Mission: Thank you all who donated and supported the Mission Committee Garage sale! It was a huge success and could not have done it without your support! It means so much to have all of your support to help do God's work around the world. Thank you is just not enough! God's blessing and love to each and every one of you! --- Mission Committee Spread the word about the program Drop any loose change in the container in the Narthex to help support this mission project Donate 100% juice boxes collection container in the Passageway Help distribute lunches in Alhambra contact church office to get plugged in Help package lunches any day of the week in Highland contact church office for more information Hitz Memorial Home would like to thank you for your donation of $275. Your generosity, combined with thoughtful gifts of other friends, is a very important part of the Home s commitment to excellence in long term care. Global Ministries Child Sponsorship Program thanks Salem U.C.C. for their gift of $685 sent to undergird Christ s mission in the world. Program begins June 4-August 10 (Monday-Friday)

11 Worship Ministry Schedule Date Greeter(s) Liturgist Ushers June 3 (9 am) Verna Gilley Ronna Renken Jim & Dagmar Annable Brenda Schlechte / Faye Brown / Cherie Kuhn June 10 (9 am) Jim Annable Dagmar Annable Patrick Stille / Tiffany Gillison Tim Stille / Bill & Carol Reckman June 17 (9 am) Tim Stille Chris Uhe Denise Grandame / Sharyn Gieseking Bev & Leroy Engelke / Greg Reinhardt June 24 (9 am) Gene & Terri Templeman Laura Muench Please Note: Jessica Ketcham / Sharon Kaufman Doris Driscoll / Haley Basler / Brady Quade There will be no acolytes or nursery attendants scheduled for the summer (June August). Worship Schedule Date Scripture Readings Worship Leader June 3-9 a.m. Worship with Communion June 10-9 a.m. Worship June 17-9 a.m. Worship June 24 9 a.m. Praise Worship 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139:1-6, or Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20; Psalm 138 or Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3: Samuel 15:34-16:13; Psalm 20 or Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), or 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4: Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49; Psalm 9:9-20 or Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Pastor Ivan Schoen Pastor Ivan Schoen Pastor John Mindrup Pastor Ivan Schoen Communion Schedule for Hitz Home June 3-9 a.m. Dennis Conrad Livestream Salem Church uses Livestream to broadcast our worship services. Go to Click on the black and white picture of the church, and you will either see the live broadcast of the worship service or you can look for archived services. To view an archived service, click on the play button of the date of the archived service you want to view. If you are sad or struggling inside, do not suffer alone. Ask for help. We have a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It is confidential too!) Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders listed below. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care! Pastor John Mindrup: (C) / Betty Imboden: (C)

12 Prayer List Cancer Concerns: Doug Bizer/Wayne Gentry Health Concerns: Connie Abert (Niece-in-Law of Fern Scheller) / Linda Abert Quintin Byrne (Cousin of Lisa Reinhardt) Diana Donohoo / Ginny Gehrig Lester Gentry / Marie Mindrup Melvin Roberts / Toni Rozanski (daughter of Connie Duft) Wayne Stille Alhambra Care Center: Velma Henkhaus Eden Village: Hilbert & Verna Klenke Highland Healthcare Center: Anita Suhre Hitz Memorial Home: Electa Leitch / Vernon Otto Our Servicemen & Servicewomen: Lt. Col. Derek Bright / Airman Dustin Garner 2Lt. Sarah Guithues / Jason Schlechte Sgt. Kenny Randle / Jared Thiems Kyle Thornton 06/01/1963 Laverne & Marilyn Korsmeyer 06/01/1985 Joe & Deanna Dauderman 06/01/1991 Steve & Jayne Roper 06/01/2002 Marcus & Sarah Doubet 06/02/1979 Michael & JoBeth Winet 06/02/2001 Karl & Rita Smith 06/05/1965 Clarence & Gladys Herzog 06/07/1986 Bruce & Dawn Schmidt 06/08/1991 Randy & Tina Koch 06/10/2000 Jim & Dagmar Annable 06/11/2011 Brian & Karolyn Cooperider 06/14/1997 Bill & Donita Prott 06/17/1999 Ron & Connie Duft 06/17/2000 Chad & Richelle Ernst 06/19/1965 William & Carol Reckman 06/19/1993 Joe & Lisa Reinhardt 06/25/2016 Nick & Megan Sauer 06/28/2014 Michael & Carolyn Hackethal 06/29/1952 Ken & Ginger Gehrig Baptism Lacey Emmalynn Stille was born on March 1, 2018, to parents Patrick & Emily Stille. Lacey is the younger sister of Isla. Her grandparents are Tim & Kathy Stille, the late Lisa Stille, and Tim & Kim Vincent. Her great-grandparents are Wayne & Alice Stille, Charlotte Vincent, Ray & Pat Korte, and Sue Richardson. Her godparents are Shane Stille and Heather Wernle. June 1 Gayle Cruthis Kirby Knackstedt John Sanders June 2 Joe Dauderman Sandy Blom Blake Ernst June 3 Randy Horner June 4 Ember Brosin June 5 Gladys Herzog Camille Rakers Wade Bruhn June 6 Kent Knackstedt June 7 Danielle Porter June 8 Joan Frank June 9 Kyle Reiman Griffin Ash June 11 Connie Duft June 12 Christopher Horton June 13 Jackson Wright June 14 Kevin Gibbons Dennie Mortensen Carolyn Hackethal June 15 Christina Carroll Shane Schmidt Lucas Reding June 16 Brenna Bassett June 17 Wayne Stille Lorman Reckmann Mike Driscoll Chad Burton Kristin Geschwend Robert Ellis June 18 Shannon Hogg Austin Reckmann June 19 Dave Riechmann June 20 Kim Shimkus Richelle Braundmeier June 21 JoAnn Demkey Hayden Payne June 22 Lee Schmidt Jessica Rinderer June 23 Sasha Hosto Alexis Porter June 26 Carol Amiri Marcus Price Sheldon Quade June 27 Dean Korsmeyer Tyler Mindrup June 28 Dennis Conrad Adam Rodowick June 30 Brandon Lackey Scott McKinley Josh Capstick

13 june calendar Friday June 2-11 Ecuador Mission Trip Sunday June 3 9:00am Worship with Communion / Graduate Recognition Sunday Special Congregational Meeting following Worship Food Collection for Local Food Pantries Monday June 4 6:30pm Property Committee Meeting Tuesday June 5 6:30pm Evangelism/Worship Committee Meeting Wednesday June 6 7:00pm Salem Men s Choir Practice Thursday June 7 7:00pm BOCE Meeting Sunday June 10 9:00am Worship Historical Committee Meeting following Worship Thursday June 14 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Friday June 15 9:00am July Messenger Articles Due Sunday June 17 9:00am Worship / Father s Day 4:00-5:30pm Exhale Friday June Mid-High Mission Trip to Shannondale Sunday June 24 9:00am Praise Worship 6:00-8:00pm Vacation Bible School Monday June 25 6:00-8:00pm Vacation Bible School Tuesday June 26 6:00-8:00pm Vacation Bible School Wednesday June 27 6:00-8:00pm Vacation Bible School Thursday June 28 6:00-8:00pm Vacation Bible School 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Saturday June 30 6:30pm Salem UCC Movie Night The Pastor/Parish/Personnel Relations Committee The Pastor/Parish/Personnel Relations Committee (PPPRC) is always ready to hear ideas and suggestions. If you have a concern that you feel is not being addressed, please feel free to contact a member of the PPPRC. All concerns expressed will be held and addressed in confidence. Please refrain from contacting staff members at home PPPRC members are: Dagmar Annable / Justin Bonnell Ann Frank / Sherri Korsmeyer Jerri Riechmann / Ken Suhre 2018 SALEM CHURCH COUNCIL: President Richelle Ernst Vice-President Judy Zimmerman Secretary Nancy Heidbrink Treasurer Jill Verson Financial Secretary Emily Uhe Jerry Frank Kris Lynn Derik Payne Carol Reckman Jerri Riechmann Ron Schmidt Patrick Stille Did you know that you can receive The Messenger by ? The Salem E-Messenger is a delivery system where you would receive The Messenger by instead of regular mail. To sign up for the Salem E-Messenger, please the church office at salemuccalh@gmail.com Are you on the List? There is a lot that happens from Sunday to Sunday births, deaths, schedule changes, etc. Wouldn t it be nice to know these things sooner than later? The Salem Wire is an message delivery system where you would receive notice of events and happenings in the church. To sign up for the Salem Wire distribution list, please the church office at salemuccalh@gmail.com To give online, visit Select Online Giving / Click Create Your Online Profile Enter your address / Confirm your address / Enter required information Choose add transaction / Designate contribution amount, frequency, and start date Choose account type, routing number and account number / Choose process Note: You may change your contribution at any time.

14 ~ 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT ~ March Year-to-Date GENERAL FUND Offering $ 20,454 $ 70,217 Expenses $ 21,262 $ 69,644 Difference $ (808) $ 573 Other Income (i.e. facilities rental, etc.) $ 35 $ 4,247 Net Change $ (773) $ 4,820 BENEVOLENCE OCWM $ 233 $ 989 Other Benevolence $ 348 $ 2,024 Total $ 581 $ 3,013 Pastor Ivan s Office Hours: Monday 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (Available for Appointments) Salem UCC Office Hours: Tuesday Thursday: 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Salem United Church of Christ 1117 West North Street Alhambra, Illinois Phone: Fax: NON-PROFIT ORG. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID ALHAMBRA, IL PERMIT NO. 2 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Pastor Ivan Schoen, Interim Pastor Pastor John Mindrup, Assistant Pastor Kerri Reilson, Office Coordinator Becca Braundmeier, Youth Director Dawn Reinhardt, Music Director Patti Reckmann, Custodian The Messenger ~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~ Church s salemuccalh@gmail.com Web Address: Would You Like Home Communion or a Visit From Pastor Ivan? If you would like or know of someone who would like home communion or a visit from Pastor Ivan in your home for conversation and prayer, please contact him to schedule a time. Church / Cell pastor.schoen@gmail.com