moving within the Universe. It's enough to boggle the mind.

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1 The Messenger ~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~ July 2018 Volume 64, Issue 7 We are God s children called to seek, share, teach, and continue to experience the Word of God. Ah, summer! "And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer." F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby God's creation, our little spot of it, is a miracle. And a little spot, it is. In John 1:3 it says, "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." The miracle that is the Universe is an endless array of galaxies, stars, black holes, planets, comets, meteors, dark matter, and dark energy. At one point in history, people thought the Sun rotated around the Earth. But now we not only know the Earth rotates around Sun, but the Sun is rotating within the Milky Way, AND the Milky Way is moving within the Universe. It's enough to boggle the mind. Here in our little corner of the Universe, summer came early this year. The heat and humidity, has caused me to stay indoors, at least the middle of the day. I venture out in the evening, sometimes spending as much as three hours on a lawn chair in the yard, watching the clouds and storms go by and see Venus and Mars appear in the darkening evening sky. My little spot on the Earth. My garden is only about 15x30 feet. My sweet corn, which I was worried about in its early development, has shot up and is almost as tall as me. The blackberries, that bloomed only a few weeks ago, are now showing small berries and will be thick with luscious, mature berries in a matter of weeks. Life continues on. Yes, we don't like the heat and humidity of summer. We fret about our gardens and crops, hoping for the right amount of rain and sunlight. Here in our little spot in the Universe. The writer of Job 12:7-10 reminds us: But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." ---- Pastor Ivan ****************************************************************************************** Changes are coming! Kindergarten thru 5 th Grades Please watch for additional information in the coming months. We will be reinstating a type of Bible Bucks with a new name and a new way to earn them. We will also have a new story each week. Hope to see you all on Rally Day - September 9 - at the Park! Texas Mission Trip Ladies Choir Looking for volunteers for the Ladies Choir. There will be two practices; one immediately following Worship on Sunday, July 1 and the other at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. We will be singing in church on July 15. We hope to see you there. There will be a congregational blessing of the high school mission trip group on Sunday, July 1. Anyone going on the Houston mission trip is encouraged to present for the blessing.

2 With God All Things are Possible On the wall behind me hangs a back scratcher; it gets to the places I can't reach. Regardless if we are a mechanic, firefighter or numerous other occupations, there are those places that are difficult to access. Occasionally I have the need to type something on a form, using a typewriter that is primarily for the clerk s use. There are margins set electronically and I have no intention of disturbing them. When I can't reach a needed area of the form, I fold the paper over to get to it. Being human, we have margins also, normally in the form of biases and preconceived notions. Jesus blew these out of the realm of human understanding over and over again. From Martha's limited understanding in the raising of her brother quite physically from the dead; to disciples in Mark, Chapter 9, that can't see how someone casting out demons in Jesus name while not a follower of Jesus, could be doing good. In Luke 13:1-5, Jesus tells us that there is not some direct correlation between leading a sinful life and losing one s earthly life. The bible is replete with examples. Recently as I was trying to see my way through something, God laid this on my heart. "Pull out the margins!" God thinks and works in a realm that has no margins! God can do all things! May we trust God not only to do what we hope for, but even more than we can imagine! God Bless You Pastor John Food Pantries Need Your Help!!! Please join us for donuts, milk, juice and coffee following 9:00 a.m. worship services. Evangelism/Worship Committee is hosting Fellowship Hour for the month of June. Highland Highland Food Pantry is in need of cereal/oatmeal and peaches/fruit cocktail. 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 summer. When was this sale held? "Public Sale - Monday, July 25 at 2 p.m. the Salem Evangelical Church of Alhambra will offer for sale at Public Auction the present Parsonage Building. Terms: Cash. The purchaser to wreck and remove the building within 30 days from date of sale. Salem Congregation." The article was printed in the Edwardsville Intelligencer on July 18, More information about the Parsonage is given on pages in the History of Salem United Church of Christ. Salem UCC - Many thanks for your generous donation to Ecuador Partnership. --- Ecuador Partnership Committee I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making your $1000 scholarship possible. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and I am deeply appreciative of your support Katelyn Duncan

3 Miracle in Mission (Suggested Song - listen while/after you read: Stand Up by Sugarland) As many of you know, I participated in Salem s mission trip to Ecuador last month with five other amazing women. This was my second time going on this trip, and hope to continue participating in the future. And just like any trip we go on, the first question when we get back is how was the trip? I know people are genuinely interested in knowing about our trip and the work that we did, but I am not sure they want to hear about if for hours on end. Because I really could talk for days about how it impacted me. Everything about this trip - the experience, the mission work, the people, the culture, the scenery - changed my life. It brought me closer to God, strengthened my faith, helped me see the good in people, notice that not all people in need are looking for a handout, and truly showed me that love wins. The family that we were helping build a house for had been living out of a makeshift tent after their house was destroyed in the earthquake in April That s 26 months living in a tent! But despite this hardship, Andres, the father of the family, was the happiest, joyous person I have ever met. He always had a smile on his face and welcomed us every day to the work site with a huge hug. He was truly grateful for the opportunity that Habitat was offering him to make a better life for his family and worked right by our side every day. To me, Andres s loving personality and emotion was God s way of telling me we were doing the right thing. We were doing God s work. In the song Stand Up by Sugarland, it talks about standing up for the silent and broken hearted. The most powerful part of the song says, When the walls fall all around you, when your hope has turned to dust, let the sound of love surround you, beat like a heart in each of us. Although we were a small group from a small congregation in a small town, we were able to stand up and have a big impact on a family who had the biggest hearts. We showed them that love from anywhere, even from a small town they have never heard of, can help their broken hearts and troubled times. We were called to stand up and use our voices because God wanted us to. On Sunday, our last day in Quito before we returned home, we attended a church service, where the sermon talked about miracles. But the preacher said miracles aren t what we think they are. Miracles are not when God does our will. We talk about miracles when someone survives a surgery or a car accident, or when a baby is born, or when the team we are rooting for wins the game with an impossible shot. But the true miracle is when we can do God s will. That is truly what this trip was about. Andres and his family needed help recovering from a devastating disaster. So God sent us, a group of 6 women from a small town like Alhambra. We didn t know who these people were but we knew that it was God s plan that we go. But not only did we help Andres and his family, but they helped us grow in our faith and become stronger Christians. And that is the miracle. The miracle of mission that loves brings the world together and the miracle that God s will be done. *If you are interested in hearing more about our mission trip to Ecuador, don t hesitate to ask...because we would love to share the experience! ---- Becca July Exhale Schedule *Exhale will not be meeting on Sundays during July. Enjoy your summer! July High School Mission Trip - Houston, TX Pictures: Andres (Father of the Family), Tent the family was living in, whole group on work site, group of girls from the community who received handmade dolls, inside of their tent

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5 FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE Year (September 2017 through May 2018) (Total of 19 students & teachers) Preschool Emily Uhe Kindergarten & 1 st & 2 nd Paige Basler Dawn Reinhardt 3 rd & 4 th & 5 th None 6 th Connie Duncan Richelle Ernst 7 th Blake Ernst 8th Irving Gray Jim Reagan Youth Sydney Basler Joe Stevenson Extras Christopher Uhe Leon Uhe Patty Uhe Adult Anita Cain Kenny Gehrig Larry McGee John Mindrup Rhonda Schmidt Ron Schmidt Teachers/Shepherds Adult John Mindrup Youth Laura Muench Becca Braundmeier Joe Stevenson 8 th Irving Gray Jim Reagan 7 th Justin Bonnell Melanie Bonnell 6 th Richelle Ernst Connie Duncan 3 rd /4 th /5 th Denise Grandame Kris Lynn Donal Reagan K/1 st /2 nd Paige Basler Tammy Burton Dawn Reinhardt Preschool Heather Henkhaus Emily Uhe Extras Mary Reinhardt Christopher Uhe Leon Uhe Patty Uhe We would like to Thank Pastor John and Pastor Ivan for all of the guidance, and Kerri Reilson for all of her help in the office, and the Salem Seekers curriculum committee. The curriculum coordinator Paige Basler, and the rest of the curriculum committee, which consists of: Donal Reagan, Emily Stille, Christopher Uhe, and Emily Uhe. This was our eighth year of Salem Seekers. Even with the low attendance, we feel like the Students in attendance learned a great deal. Thank you everyone. We could not do it without you, the parents, for bringing your children, and the teachers/shepherds. You hold a special place in all of our Hearts, and the Congregation for all your Support throughout the year. We don t say THANK YOU enough. THANK YOU EVERYONE! Patty L. Uhe Director **************************************************** 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. Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients Derek Michael Ahlmeyer Haley Marissa Basler Katelyn Elizabeth Duncan Dacoda Jeffery Riechmann July Golden Agers Are: Linda Abert on July 2 Velma Henkhaus on July 11 Ruth Hosto on July 11 Bob Henschen on July 14 Don Gehrig on July 23 Lewis Knackstedt on July 30

6 From The Pastoral Search Committee. The Search Committee is in the process of gathering information for the Church Profile. We are receiving your questionnaires and will be scoring the results to be included in the Church Profile. We thank all of you for your help in sharing your information and vision for the future. During a season of transition for the church, thinking and talking through where we ve been, where we are going, and how we are going to get there, and what we believe in can be not only helpful but healing. In this time of transition, it is important to remain focused on the future. Our church needs a pastor whose vision truly aligns with that of our church. This, in part, is why we have asked for your input from the entire membership. The Survey asked for characteristics your family feels are important traits for our new pastor. Jesus was identified as Prophet, Priest, and King. Prophet, Can the pastor communicate the Word to us? ; Priest, Can the pastor minister to us? ; and King, Can the pastor run the organization of our church? The Priest is the one gifted with a pastoral heart. He has great bedside manner, a heart for people. The Prophet has great vision and voice. He is the gifted preacher and teacher. The King is gifted in the ability to rule. He makes the trains run on time. Demographics and spiritual background are great metrics for predicting what kind of candidate would be successful. Thank you again for sharing with us. You have taken a stake in the future and vision of the church. Please continue to pray for the Search Committee. Completing the Church Profile is a tedious task. His Blessings and Peace, The Search Committee Many FIRSTS During the FIRST Week of L.U.N.C.H. Bunch 2018: A few siblings thanked a delivery crew for their sack lunches. They smiled and went on to say it is the FIRST thing they will have to eat for that day since they don't get breakfast and will probably the only meal they get for the entire day. "My food stamps were discontinued and about that same time my rent went up $200. I'm disabled and my son and I are going through pretty tough times," a single mother explained to me over the phone. "I didn't know about the lunch program here in Highland. For my son to be outside right then and for you all to give him a lunch, that's all because of the Lord. This is God's work. Thank you so much!" He enjoyed his FIRST Lunch Bunch lunch that day. The one veggie lunch we send out is for a boy whose autism is worsened by animal proteins. On his FIRST day coming out to receive a lunch for the year the young man asked the delivery crew, "Do you have a vegetarian lunch for me today? I prayed for it." Many heart-rending stories throughout the FIRST week. Our FIRST week of 2017 we served 390 lunches; our FIRST week of 2018 we served 567 tummies and many, many more hearts! Thank you for your support of this outreach program. Please continue to spread the word about the program, drop any loose change in the container in the Narthex to help support this mission project and donate 100% juice boxes! Salem UCC needs your help! We are in need of greeters, liturgists, nursery attendants, and ushers for the September 2018 August 2019 Schedule. Please sign up on the table outside the church office if you can help with one, two, or more of these ministries.

7 ** Favorite Hymns** July 1 - Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah submitted by Laura Muench - O Jesus I have Promised submitted by Donna Yates. This was one of my Mom's (Louise Schuette) favorite hymns. She remembered that this was her confirmation class's (1936) chosen hymn. July 8 - Be Thou My Vision submitted by Theresa Piskackova - Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult submitted by Donna Yates. I can still hear and see my Grandpa Henry Schuette singing out on this song. July 15 - It is Well with My Soul submitted by Melanie Bonnell because it brings her peace. July 22 - Gentle Shepherd submitted by Donna Yates. I love the harmony and the message in this song. July 29 - I Would Be True submitted by Carol Reckman. It is one of her many favorite hymns. Onward Christian Soldiers was a favorite hymn submitted by Edith Ruehrup in June. 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. Below shows the note from President Roosevelt and the hymn that is printed in the bible. 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.

8 SALEM CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 14, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Richelle Ernst, Judy Zimmerman, Nancy Heidbrink, Jill Verson, Emily Uhe, Jerry Frank, Carol Reckman, Jerri Riechmann, Ron Schmidt, Patrick Stille, Kris Lynn, Derik Payne. Pastor Ivan Schoen CALL TO ORDER: by President Richelle Ernst at 6:58 pm and lead us in prayer DEVOTION: Pastor Ivan- Gospel of Luke Chapter 5, 1-11 PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS: The minutes were approved as corrected: The Memorial Committee is in the process of cleaning up the courtyard and getting bids for concrete and back sidewalk by sausage house. Jill made motion to accept the minutes, and Kris Lynn 2 nd. Motion carried. Judy made motion to accept special church meeting minutes from Sunday, July 3rd and Jerri 2 nd it. Motion carried. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: TREASURER S REPORT: Carol made motion to accept treasurer s report and Ron 2 nd motion carried OUTSTANDING BILLS: Jerry made motion to pay outstanding bills and Emily, 2 nd. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Board of Christian Education- Salem Seekers reported that preschool through 5 th grade averaged 10 students, 6 th grade through 8 th grade averaged 4 students, the Youth averaged 4 students, and the Adults averaged 8 students. BOCE will serve Fellowship hour in July. They have received three DuBois Camp registration forms thus far. Next meeting on Thursday August 2, at 7pm Youth report: Rebecca reported that a parent meeting for the High School Mission Trip is planned for July 19 th, at 6pm. The mission trip is from July 7-14 th. They will have parent meeting for mid-high Trip on July 12 th at 5pm. Mid- High trip is from July 22 nd -24 th. The Curriculum Committee reported that they are planning a different story each week. However, both groups will be completing the same rotation. Vacation Bible School committee reported that they have chosen Rolling River Rampage. Vacation Bible school will be held on Sunday, July 24 th through Thursday, July 28 th from 6pm 8pm. Trunk or Treat Committee reported they will hold the Trunk or Treat on October, 28 th at 3pm. EVANGELISM/WORSHIP- There was additional money paid to Swing City to help everyone better understand the sound system. This was very helpful. Children will sing songs in church for vacation bible school. Fellowship hour cost was discussed, and whoever is in charge for a particular Sunday can decide where to get the donuts or even change what to serve. Next meeting August 7 th at 6:30 pm. NO meeting in July. Music Director s report: The praise team will be off until Rally Day in September. Dawn has special music for each of the Sunday until September, but will work in additional music if there are volunteers. The Ladies Choir will sing July 17 th and staff will provide music on July 22 nd. On July 1 st, the VBS children are invited to share VBS songs during the worship service. MISSION- May 29 th met, they have August fellowship hour. Garage sale went well made $ PROPERTY: Ice maker is now working in parsonage. Tru green still needs to spray for grubs. Jerry will be installing new locks on the two doors in office. VISION: The committee received more clarification on renovation in front of church, handicap parking spots, potential ramp etc., but they have decided to table this till fall. Search Committee: Surveys have been sent out and are hoping to receive more in. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 19 th.

9 PRESIDENT S REPORT: Communion Schedule: July 1 st - Set up- Jerry Frank & Kris Lynn; Altar communion Patrick and Emily will help serve Counting: Ron, Patrick, Nancy and Judy PASTOR S REPORT: Conducted 4 worship services, attended Men s choir practice and sang in the Men s Choir. He has also been conducting weekly staff meetings. And has attended some of the committee meetings such as BOCE, and Evangelism. Had a couple of web site meetings and improvements are being made. Met with Joye Brase and Pastor John on confirmation class schedule. Sending informational letter out by mid-july. Pastor Ivan has made hospital visits and Hitz home visits. Attended Alhambra Ministerial Alliance and Lunch Bunch meetings. Pastor Ivan is set up on Facebook page and is actively using it. Meets with a spiritual director as time allows. On July 1 st, the VBS children are invited to share VBS songs during the worship service. OFFICE COORDINATOR - There has been a group trying to enhance website, Chris Uhe, Cindy Henschen, Rebecca Braundmeier, Kerri and Pastor Ivan. If anyone would have any ideas or suggestions please bring it to this group. Lunch Bunch Becca is representing the committee with an announcement and actual cost is $1.70 per lunch, juice boxes are donated. Numbers are up by 40 per day overall, we average 140 per day for all surrounding areas. Alhambra averages 8 per day. They have also been providing books to the children to read. Delegates for Illinois South Conference Annual Meeting are: Patrick Stille, Pastor Ivan, Sue Liefer, Steve Stille, Pastor John OLD BUSINESS: Concerning Wi-Fi at church Ron ordered special cable for Hot spot at church. Active shooter training will be held for staff and council and all Ushers on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: Counting and communion It was mentioned that if you can t make your specific day you need to please find someone to fill in. A request was made by the Memorial Committee to plant a small tree or shrub and put a small stone in the back out by white shed. The council agreed that would be fine. It was mentioned that we need to be make sure when using power points that we have all the necessary copy right s in order to use it. blasts Patrick brought up suggestion to send out summary of events going on within the next upcoming week. We need further discussion on this topic. Pastor Ivan and Kerri will look into this. Parish Hall Air conditioners will be installed on Tuesday, July 19 th. Discussed Funeral and Wedding policies- Sound Technician includes Basic PA, anything needed beyond that there will be extra charge as the policy states. COMMUNICATIONS: Thank you note was read from Ecuador partnership for the donation. Thank you note from Page and Mary and Dawna for letting them use the parish hall and they made donation of $ A motion was made by Jill and 2nd by Derik to donate the $25.00 to the Lunch Bunch. Daniel Stewart- stopped by on May 15 th to drop off information regarding Church insurance. He is the regional rep for the Church mutual insurance company. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Ron and 2 nd by Carol to adjourn at 9:20pm. Next Meeting: to be held on Thursday, July 12

10 Salem UCC Treasurer's Report Month ending May 31, 2018 Current Activity YTD Activity Beginning General Fund Balance 36, , Offering-Loose 8, , Offering-Envelopes 6, , Facility Use Donations , Miscellaneous Receipts Interest Income-General Fund Benevolence Received 1, , Total General Fund Income 16, , Salaries 9, , Employee Benefits , Maintenance/Property Services , Insurance - 8, Utilities 2, , Supplies-General , Professional Expense Miscellaneous Search Committee Worship Christian Education Evangelism Stewardship Pastoral Care Benevolence Paid , Total General Fund Expenses 13, , Ending General Fund Balance $ 39, $ 39, Beginning Memorial Fund Balance 25, , Memorials received Honorariums received Miscellaneous Receipts Memorial Fund Expense: Worship (musical instruments) 0.00 (154.90) Road signs (1,550.00) (1,550.00) Ending Memorial Fund Balance $ 24, $ 24, Building Fund Balance 44, , Building Fund Offering 1, , Memorials received Building Fund Expense: Parsonage Roof-balance of project - (15,935.00) Ending Building Fund Balance $ 46, $ 46, Sabbatical Fund Balance 13, , no activity Endowment Fund Beginning Balance 62, , no activity Beginning Investment Fund Balance 109, , Change in Market Value Ending Investment Fund Balance $ 110, $ 110, Beginning Mission Matching Fund Balance 120, , Change in Market Value 1, (596.07) Donations/Fundraising for Ecuador trip , Ending Mission Matching Fund Balance $ 122, $ 122, Beginning Reserve Fund Balance 22, , Interest Income-Reserve Fund Ending Reserve Fund Balance $ 22, $ 22, Beginning Other Restricted Fund Balance 1, , no activity

11 Worship Ministry Schedule Date Greeter(s) Liturgist Ushers July 1 (9 am) Larry McGee Lisa Uhe Jill Verson / Cameron Verson / Tyler Verson Sam Ahlmeyer / Brenda Schlechte July 8 (9 am) Jim Annable Ronna Renken Laverne Korsmeyer / Laura Muench Judy Blom / Justin Bonnell / Paige Basler July 15 (9 am) Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt Chris Uhe Ken Suhre / Steve Stille / Kenny Gehrig Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt July 22 (9 am) July 29 (9 am) Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt Laura Muench Please Note: Larry McGee / Ken Suhre / Dennis Conrad Anita K. Cain / Donna Yates Larry McGee Patty Uhe Jim & Dagmar Annable Jon Beshears / Faye Brown / Cherie Kuhn There will be no acolytes or nursery attendants scheduled for the summer (July August). Worship Schedule Date Scripture Readings Worship Leader July 1-9 a.m. Worship with Communion July 8-9 a.m. Worship July 15-9 a.m. Worship July 22 9 a.m. Worship July 29 9 a.m. Worship 2 Samuel 1:1, / Psalms 130 or Wis of Sol 1:13-15, 2:23-24 or Lamentations 3:22-33 / Psalms 30 / 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 / Mark 5: Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 / Psalms 48 or Ezekiel 2:1-5 / Psalm 123 / 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 / Mark 6: Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 / Psalms 24 or Amos 7:7-15 / Psalms 85:8-13 / Ephesians 1:3-14 / Mark 6: Samuel 7:1-14a / Psalms 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 / Psalms 23 / Ephesians 2:11-22 / Mark 6:30-34, Samuel 11:1-15 / Psalms 14 or 2 Kings 4:42-44 / Psalms 145:10-18 / Ephesians 3:14-21 / John 6:1-21 Pastor Ivan Schoen Pastor Ivan Schoen Pastor Ivan Schoen Pastor Ivan Schoen Pastor John Mindrup Communion Schedule for Hitz Home July 1-9 a.m. Cindy Henschen Baptism Violet Lee Schlechte was born on January 5, 2018, to parents Seth & Mallory Schlechte. Her grandparents are Jed & Brenda Schlechte and Scott & Cheryl Plocher. Her great-grandparents are Betty & O. John Plocher, Helen Beshears, Wilma Sander, and Harry & Donna Schlechte. Her godparents are Zach & Erika Schlechte. Congratulations To The Newlyweds Thomas Louis Eyman and Christina Lynn Carroll were married by Pastor John Mindrup on June 2, Births In Our Church Family Myles Thomas Schmidt was born on May 26, 2018, to Christopher Schmidt and Lacey Curlee. He weighed 9 pounds and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Beth & David Curlee and Rhonda & Ron Schmidt. Our Sympathies to the Family of: Doug Bizer (Son of Luetta Bizer) Who died on June 15, 2018

12 Prayer List Cancer Concerns: 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 07/01/1988 Steve & Patti Reckmann 07/02/1976 Ron & Cindy Price 07/02/2005 Matthew & Michelle Fitterer 07/04/1964 Larry & Sharon Kaufman 07/06/2013 Jason & Mindy Suhre 07/11/1975 Dan & Mary Reinhardt 07/11/2009 Clint & Jenna Conrad 07/12/1959 Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt 07/13/1974 Bud & Verna Gilley 07/13/2013 Russ & Amanda Reinhardt 07/14/2001 Kevin & Kim Brink 07/15/1969 Don & Freddie Riepshoff 07/15/2006 Joe & Sarah Bolyard 07/20/1991 Eugene & Becky Froman 07/20/2002 Cory & Dennie Mortensen 07/23/2009 Dennis & Amy Reckmann 07/25/2014 Alex & Kiley Faires 07/29/1989 Gary & Cindy Henschen 07/31/1993 Greg & Paige Basler July 1 Nathaniel Collmann Kase Iberg July 2 Linda Abert Bryan Becker Lisa Schuetz Kayla Washburn Taylor Jarvis July 3 Mike Ahlmeyer Julia Hobbs Drew Galbiati July 4 Kevin Donohoo July 6 Don Riepshoff Bobby Frank Melinda Diesselhorst Kenny Randle July 7 Jeff Nihiser July 8 Ashton Eilers July 10 Alyssa Diesselhorst July 11 Velma Henkhaus Ruth Hosto Carol Reckman Cory Mortensen Dustin Riechmann July 12 Jeff Meier Kelsey Snider July 14 Bob Henschen Keri Henschen Sheridan Mettler Eloise Esmon July 15 Freddie Riepshoff Patricia Davis Jimmy Mills Caylee Mortensen July 16 Jennifer Follwell Mark Korsmeyer Joshua Rinderer July 19 Barry Harris Megan Mollet Michaela Tillerson July 20 Alyssa Reiman Jaden Jarvis July 21 Richard Sander Melanie Tillerson Nicole Suhre Emma Luitjohan July 22 Kandy Buzick Briley Mollet Denny Schuetz July 23 Don Gehrig Jordan Braundmeier July 24 Larry McGee Steve Sander Kurt Geschwend Jessie Ketcham Zachary Stout July 25 Terri Templeman Danika Dale July 26 Becky Debatin Susan Stumpf Brandon Parker Cole Wendler Teyton Henkhaus July 27 Jordan Briggs Xander Boxell July 28 Ashley Prott Amaya Tillerson July 29 Jackie Parker Will Bolen July 30 Lewis Knackstedt Ted Mettler July 31 Betty Imboden Chris Schmidt Amanda Korsmeyer

13 july calendar Sunday July 1 9:00am Worship with Communion / Texas Mission Trip Dedication Ladies Choir Practice following Worship Food Collection for Local Food Pantries Monday July 2 6:30pm Property Committee Meeting Wednesday July 4 Office Closed Saturday July 7-14 High School Mission Trip to Texas 6:30pm Salem UCC Movie Night Sunday July 8 9:00am Worship Wednesday July 11 7:00pm Ladies Choir Practice Thursday July 12 7:00pm Church Council Meeting Sunday July 15 9:00am Worship Tuesday July 17 9:00am August Messenger Articles Due Sunday July 22 9:00am Worship Thursday July 26 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Sunday July 29 9:00am Worship 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. 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)

14 ~ 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT ~ May Year-to-Date GENERAL FUND Offering $ 15,362 $ 85,579 Expenses $ 13,499 $ 83,143 Difference $ 1,863 $ 2,436 Other Income (i.e. facilities rental, etc.) $ 6 $ 4,253 Net Change $ 1,869 $ 6,689 BENEVOLENCE OCWM $ 128 $ 1,117 Other Benevolence $ 1,067 $ 3,091 Total $ 1,195 $ 4,208 Pastor Ivan s Office Hours: Monday 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 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