Salem Lutheran Church

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1 Salem Lutheran Church SHALOM 602 W Townline Creston, Iowa office@salemluth.net Pastor Brian Jack pastorbrian@salemluth.net Sunday Services 9 am Sunday School 10 am Worship October 2015 Newsletter And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and to be with you forever. Jesus (John 14:16) October is here and so is more help, thank God! Stop in during the morning hours and meet our new secretary Clicia Farnsworth! As more and more activities begin to take place at Salem the absence of a secretary was being sorely felt by all, but rejoice with me that Salem once again has someone to organize our coming together and our going out. Many thanks to all who volunteered their time to help us in our interim. Jesus foretells of the reality we re living in now in John chapter 14. He s going away, but he s asking the Father to send help, which Jesus returns from the grave to deliver himself in John 20:22. Here Jesus breathes out the Holy Spirit onto/into the disciples that are gathered there and equips them to do the work of the coming kingdom. This same Spirit is poured out onto you and me in our baptism, we receive the Spirit of Jesus Christ. We are equipped to participate in the work of the kingdom. We share a deep relationship with Jesus Christ of sharing the good news with the whole world of just how much God loves each and every last one of us and how far he is willing to go to show us His love and keep us close to him. In addition to teaching and preaching the good news of Jesus Christ and worshiping God together on Sunday mornings there are several other ways we as a congregation are participating in this ministry. Sunday evenings in Financial Peace University we re talking about what God has to say about money and how we use it. We re talking about how the way we use God s gifts shapes the way our children and our community see their relationship to God s gifts. Alpha Youth began at the end of September where youth ages 8 th grade and up in our community are able to gather and discuss important questions of faith. During our first session the point was raised that we ll spend 6 months of our entire life sitting at red traffic lights. Will you spend that much of your entire life talking about your faith, talking about what this gift of the Holy Spirit that Christ has given you is all about? Beginning on Tuesday nights on October 13 th we ll start a 6 week course called Holding Your Family Together. We ll discuss simple ways in which parents with children of any age can begin to have meaningful conversations with their kids about faith from birth on into the rest of their lives. Simple things that anyone with 5 minutes can do to see to it that more of our life is spent talking about faith and why it matters than we spend sitting at red traffic lights. The gift of Holy Spirit is indeed just that, a gift. Like any other gift by definition it s not something that you earn, nor do you have to do something to pay it back, it is freely given for you to enjoy (though it was not free of cost for the giver John 16:7). In the same way taking any number of these classes will not earn you anything nor do you need to take one to show due respect. However, they may well be a means for you to talk about this gift of your faith with family and friends in everyday Continued on the next page situations. One of our hopes here at Salem is to be a community that reflects Christ s gift of the

2 advocate, the helper, the Holy Spirit. We hope that through our teaching and preaching we re enabling you to live into that spirit of being an advocate for others, that they too would come to know the one true help and hope for this life and the one to come in Jesus Christ. Pr. Brian Pastor s Report for August - September 2015 Baptism: Drew Buck 8/16/15 Visitation: 7 Pr. participated in the Foyer group BBQ on 8/23. Although Pr. is not a part of any particular group he will join by invitation as available. Pr. joined this last spring s Alpha group at Pizza Ranch to celebrate and discuss plans for Alpha currently slated for early /9 YMCA Christian Emphasis meeting Pr. will lead prayer for community prayer day See You at the Pole September 23, at 7a.m. at the YMCA flag pole or in the event of inclement weather, in the YMCA lobby. Hank Davis baptism set for September 27 th. Salem Church Council Minutes September 9, 2015 Salem Church Council Minutes The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Pantini, The following council members were present: Arlan Biere, Gary Boschee, Greg Cook, Joni Cook, Tim Kenyon, Dorothy McNaught, Sherri Nissen, Claudia Peppers, and Judy Woods. As well as Pastor Brian. Devotions were led by Gary Boschee M/S/C by Tim Kenyon and Claudia Peppers to approve the August minutes. Treasurer s Report by President, Arlan Biere General fund Beginning-$3, Ending $5, Special Fund balance - $4, Memorial Fund balance - $1, Contributions -$12, Bills Paid - $10, ½ Benevolence not paid $ to go Holden Camp Lutheran World Disaster..unanimous discussion and vote M/S/C by Judy Woods and Greg Cook Old Business: New Business: Pastor s Report: See attached notes Lifetouch bill - $205 discussed at finance with no set budget item. Tabled until final bill is received as amount maybe different. Secretary position One applicant, then took another position. Position has been advertised through Work Force Development. Page 2 Advertising through local temp agencies was discussed with costs involved M/S/C by Tim Kenyon and Arlan Biere to offer $11.00 per hr through Work Force Development again. Thank you to all volunteers who have been helping Pastor with this. September benevolence to Lutheran World Relief M/S/C by Dorothy McNaught and Arlan Biere

3 Salem Church Council Minutes continued Committee reports: Christian Education: Rally Sunday September13 with a potluck following the service. Colby Burg is taking confirmation classes. Pastor will be starting a Youth Alpha Course and again, the adult course Church Property: no meeting. Outreach Ministry: met Sept. 8. Church members are participating in God s Work. Our Hands by painting the Elm Street retaining walls Sept. 13. They will be serving Open Table Oct. 20 with the meal being goulash, green beans, and peaches. A list for items will be posted soon. Next meeting Oc. 6. Worship & Music: meeting Sept. 9 Finance: meeting Oct. 5 Memorial: no meeting Long Range Planning: meeting Oct. 7:00 Endowment: no meeting Mutual Ministry: no meeting Internship: no meeting Other: The next council meeting will be October 14, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Opening devotions will be led by Dorothy McNaught Meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Sherri Nissen, Recording Council Secretary Current council members: Wayne Pantini President Mike Richardson Vice President Claudia Peppers Acting Secretary Sherri Nissen Recording Secretary Arlan Biere Treasurer Gary Boschee Greg Cook Chris Lane Dorothy McNaught Gail Peterson Sandi Sickels Judy Woods Dorothy Vanella, Ron Levine, Karen Scheel, John McNaught, Kirk Levine, Tony McNaught, Larry Kimball, June Eshelman, Vi Johnson, Frances Roberg, Alice Swanson, Becky Keuter, Flossie Roberts. We ask God to send his Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen these individuals. Continued on the next page Page 3

4 It s time! The annual CROP Hunger Walk is this Sunday, Oct. 4th at 3 pm (Registration at 2:30). It s not too late to participate! Come walk with us (meet at the gazebo by the hospital). Bring some canned goods that will be distributed among MATURA, Congregational UCC food pantry and food pantries in Lorimore and Afton and/or cash. CROP walks are the granddaddy of all walks and help people all over the world including millions of refugees. Not only do people receive food and water but they are also taught life changing skills so they can support themselves and their families. The need is great. Walkers to date include Pastor Brian and Cari, Jodi Hitz, Rodney Mahn and John & Lynne Schlaht. If you can t walk, please sponsor one of them. And look for our Change for Change jar on Sunday! Bring your spare change, put it in the container, and we will add it to our CROP Walk total for Salem. Thanks to all who have contributed so far. We can make a difference! Twenty-five percent of the funds raised by the CROP Walk will stay in Union County to help needy families. The remainder of what is raised by the CROP Walk is used for food and relief projects sponsored by Church World Service in this country and around the world. The walk is sponsored by the Union County Ministerial Alliance. THRIVENT will provide $600 in matching funds. We need volunteers for Saturday, October 3, to take a 1 or 2-hour shift at Fareway or Hy-Vee to collect donations of food and money! This is an important part of our fundraising and is so easy. Please call the Schlahts ( ) if you can help. Healthy snacks will be provided before and after the walk. You may chose a 2, 4, or 6 mile route. If this sounds daunting, please walk as far as you can. The important thing is to collect pledges and participate on Sunday, Oct. 4. If you can t make it to the CROP Walk on Oct. 4, you can still collect pledges and walk on a different day. Our goal is $9,000. Last year we raised $8, Our Military Members Chase Rutledge, Erica Rutledge, Mike Crigger, Str. Airman Travis Mathis, SRA Zacary Sedlmayr and Isaac Sedlmayr. We ask God to lead the men and women who are protecting our country by serving in the military at home or abroad. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. Russ & Judith Wachter 10/16 Dave & Barb Abildtrup 10/23 Arlan Biere 10/03 LaVerne Anderson 10/05 Jack Freese 10/05 Becky Nardy 10/07 Barbara Bjorn 10/09 Gary Kessler 10/09 Amanda Nissen 10/10 Hannah Hagle 10/11 John Schlaht 10/16 Khalil Sherrod 10/16 Deb Roberg 10/17 Larry Peppers 10/18 Anne Sneller 10/18 Alma Swanson 10/19 Mike Linch 10/20 Christine Sherrod 10/24 Darrel Wilson 10/25 Isaac Sedlmayr 10/28 Christopher Cass 10/30 Page 4

5 Holding Your Family Together Class - Imagine raising a daughter who wouldn't think of going to bed without talking to you about her highs and lows every night, even though she's 16. Imagine raising a son who won't turn out the lights without asking you about your day, praying for your highs and lows, and blessing you. Imagine growing up in a home where everyone feels loved, valued and heard every night; a family that seeks God's wisdom, will and Word at the center of their lives; an intimate community where every night is an experience of caring, sharing, comfort and peace. Having a close and caring family is a beautiful dream, but a dream without a workable plan isn't worth a nickel. However, a dream with a workable plan may be worth a million bucks. Faith Inkubators All Rights Reserved Register with Pr. Brian ( or prbrianslc@gmail.com) for this 6 week class, every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. here at Salem starting October 13th. $27 per family for course materials. Materials not necessary but highly recommended. Acolyte Schedule AV Booth October 4 Levi Hitz October 11 Payton Burg Oct 4 Payton Burg Oct11 Colby Burg October 18 Spencer Lane October 25 Levi Hitz October Bible Readings 1 Malachi Matt Mark Luke Matt Matt Mark Matt Matt Luke 1 4 Matt Matt Luke Matt Mark Luke Matt Mark Luke Matt Mark Luke Matt Mark Luke Matt Mark Luke Matt Mark Luke Page 5

6 Salem WELCA is having an in-gathering of supplies for Lutheran World Relief during September and October. Supplies needed include: Personal Care Kits 1 light-weight bath-sized towel (20 x 40 to 52 x 27 ), dark color recommended 2 bath-size bars of soap (4-5 oz.) any brand in original wrapping 1 adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging (Multipacks may be used by sealing an individual toothbrush in a business-size envelope. No plastic baggies, please) 1 sturdy comb (no picks or fine-toothed combs) 1 metal nail clippers Baby Care Kits 2 lightweight cotton T-shirts (no onesies) 2 long-or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet) 2 receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52 square) 1 jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap 2 pairs of socks 1 hand towel, dark color recommended 2 bath-size bars (4-5 oz.) of gentle soap, in original wrapping Fabric Kits 2 spools of matching or neutral-colored general purpose thread, yards each 2 pieces of cotton or cotton-blend fabric. Each piece should be one of the sizes below: 2 1/4 yards of 60 wide fabric, or 3 yards of 44 wide fabric, or 4 yards of 36 wide fabric Any items you can donate would be greatly appreciated. Continued on the next page Page 7

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat a SS 10a Worship/ Communion 3p Crop Walk 6p Financial Peace 6:30 Women s Bible Study 7p Alpha Youth 5 6p Finance Committee 7p Long Range Planning 6 1:30p Quilters 5p Mutual Ministry 7 7p Choir 7p Confirmation 8p Worship & Music Committee a SS 10a Worship 6p FPU 6:30p Women s Bible Study 7p Alpha Youth 12 Columbus Day 13 1:30 Quilters 6p Holding Your Family Together 14 5:30 Council 7p Choir 7p Confirmation a SS 10a Worship/ Communion 6p FPU 6:30pmWomen s Bible Study 7p Alpha Youth :30 Quilters 5:30p Endowment Committee Meeting 6p Holding Your Family Together 21 7p Choir 7p Confirmation a SS 10a Worship 6p FPU 6:30p Women s Bible Study 7p Alpha Youth :30 Quilters 6p Holding Your Family Together 28 7p Choir 7p Confirmation

8 SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 602 W Townline Creston, Iowa September 2015 Newsletter