S A L E M I S S I O N. The Messenger

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1 The Messenger ~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~ January, 2019 Volume 65, Issue 1 We are God s children called to seek, share, teach, and continue to experience the Word of God. Coming and going in Christ Read Matthew 11:28-30, 28:19 Consider the manger scenes that are displayed, even as I write this. Notice the proximity of the people around the baby Jesus. Regardless of accuracy, as Christians we know that Jesus is worthy of worship, and that He draws people to Himself. Consider also as He draws people to Himself, He is also drawing people closer together in proximity to one another. This is needful to us always, perhaps even more within our congregation at this place and time. We can all step closer to Christ and help some of the lacking places within our church family. Circumstances be what they may be; we are family - God made it so! Suppose a family living a peaceful existence finds one of the parents unexpectedly called to duty in the army reserves. Now one of the parents is stationed thousands of miles away. Are they missing something? Obviously, but do they cease to be a family, or do they all stand a little closer and pick up a bit of what is missing for that time? If they are a real family, they do the latter. So the first part of this focuses on drawing nearer. The second part has to do with being sent. The Lord beacons us to come to Him to be filled, but then He sends us out. There will be no need to fill us with goodness if it were not to be poured out with love in our world. Day by day we come and go in the Lord, somehow overflowing and being poured out at the same time. Each time we come back together with others, our witness is ever stronger because of what we have done in faith, to the glory of God. Wherever you are, know you are family and we need you! There is no place of blessing that calls us to stand back. All of our coming and goings brings us closer to Jesus and one another. A family gathers in blessed communion with each other. After they are fed, they go out and are goodness to the world. They come home with stories that unite and build. The ways of our Lord are beautiful! We go forward into a new year, one family in Christ. God Bless You, Pastor John S A L E Salem will be volunteering at BCMW on Saturday, January 19th. BCMW is a food pantry in Clinton County, but tackles other issues with homelessness as well. Each year, they put on a canned goods drive and a coat drive to provide these items to those that are residents in their facilities. They are asking for volunteers to help organize the items collected with these drives. We will be helping in two shifts, 9-10:30 or 10: Children 6 and up are welcome to join as well! Please sign up outside the church office and see a member of the mission committee if you have questions. Hope you can join us! M I S S I O N Help Needed.. Evangelism/Worship Committee is inviting EVERYONE to help unhang the greens following Worship on Sunday, January 6.

2 Humans Make Mistakes Suggested song: Sing Me Your Song by Judah and the Lion We hear this question often, but I am going to ask it anyway. What does it mean to be human? Are we perfect? Do we know everything there is to know about the universe? Can we do everything on our own with no help? The answer to all of those questions is no. But sometimes we lose sight of that. Sometimes we think we know all and that nobody is better than us or that we don t need others. We have thoughts, emotions, wants, dreams, needs, desires. And when we think like this or act out those thoughts and emotions or work toward our dreams, we often make mistakes. No matter what age you are, to make mistakes is to be human. And as a result, we have to learn to forgive. Good friends forgive. Good family members forgive. And not because the mistake that has been made it right, but because we are good people, because we love. In the song, Sing Me Your Song, by Judah and the Lion, he wants to get to know a girl, but she holds a grudge. He can t let go of all of his mistakes and her past experiences. But, he doesn t care about that. He just wants to get to know her. If we don t include forgiveness in our lives, then what are we missing out on? Friends that want to love you but can t because you won t let them? Family that wants to support you but can t because you don t trust them? Memories that could last a lifetime? Children make many mistakes, and often don t learn from them right away. But as adults in their lives, we should meet them with forgiveness and guidance. Hopefully, then, we are not only teaching them how to avoid making mistakes, but also how to love and forgive others for their mistakes. Without forgiveness, you cannot love and be loved. Because we are human, we make mistakes, again and again. And without forgiveness, we can never be happy with those we have in our life, or ourselves. --- Becca Exhale January Schedule Sunday, Jan. 6 - Exhale 4-5:30 Sunday, Jan Exhale 4-5:30 Sunday, Jan Exhale 4-5:30 Saturday, Jan Sausage Supper Coat Check/Selling Soda This is mandatory for those planning on going on either mission trip Sunday, Jan 27 - Informational Parent Meeting for Mission Trip 2019 & Junior High Mission Trip following worship Sunday, Jan Exhale 4-5:30 Notice of the 159 th Annual Meeting In accordance with the Salem Constitution, the Church Council voted and approved that the 159 th Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019, following the 10:00 a.m. worship service Annual Reports If you have not submitted your committee s annual report, please do so as soon as possible. Deadline for Annual Meeting Reports is Monday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. Annual Reports will be available on Sunday, January 27.

3 71th Annual Sausage Supper SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 SERVING FROM 2:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. MENU: FRESH HOMEMADE PORK SAUSAGE Sauerkraut Potatoes Gravy Green Beans Applesauce Bread Dessert Coffee Milk ******************************************************************************************************************* Sausage Supper Committee Chairs: Purchasing: Processing: Kitchen: Dishwashing: Fryers & Setup: Sausage Sales: Carry-Out: Tables: Vernon Uhe Lawrence Henschen Lewis Knackstedt Brian Duncan Rhet Mansholt Dave Renken Beverly Engelke Jill Verson Dennis Conrad Jim Reagan Greg Reinhardt Leon Uhe Charlie Brown Vernon & Linda Uhe Jim & Dagmar Annable Bill & Carol Reckman Joe Dauderman Dean Korsmeyer Advertising & Ticket Sales: Laverne Korsmeyer Ron Schmidt Seating: Justin Bonnell Michael Dauderman Jerry Frank Public Relations: Pastor John Mindrup Carrier (Thursday): Sausage Carriers: Elevator: Gene Templeman Bryce Knackstedt Donal Reagan Christopher Uhe Delmar Korsmeyer Ron Mindrup Kenneth Suhre Parking: TBD Butchering Date: January 21, 2019 Processing Dates: January 23, 2019 January 24, 2019 Supper Date: January 26, th Grade Sunday School Mission Project The 7 th Grade Sunday School class is collecting items for a mission project. Items are being collected to donate for bingo prizes for Hitz Home and Alhambra Care. If you have any gently used items such as trinkets, figurines, costume jewelry, baseball-style caps, Christmas items, etc., please bring them to the 7 th Grade Sunday School class. Thank you. Sausage Sales Thursday, January 24 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26 9:00 a.m. -?? Friendly Reminder If you unlock a door at the church, please make sure that door gets locked before you leave church! Thank you.

4 Thank You Notes Salem received a thank you note from Highland Area Christian Service Ministry for the collection of food pantry items totaling 463 pounds received on November 26, A big thank you to all who have helped make this Christmas season special by sharing your talents with us. From the youngest to the oldest, from every choir member to every soloist, it has truly been a delight to work with all of you. I d also like to thank those who participated in our Nativity Service, as well as the staff that helped make these services possible. Dawn Reinhardt, Music Director Thank you to all my friends at Salem for your phone calls, visits and in any other way made my second knee replacement a success. God bless each and everyone. Lewis Knackstedt Dear Salem Congregation, Thank you for all your love, support and care for me and my family. We are all a blessing to one another. Thanks be to God! Love, Pastor John Thank You to everyone who participated in the Children's Christmas Program on Sunday, December 23. You did a great job and made us all proud. It was just an ordinary birth! You nailed it! Christmas Program Committee, Patty, Emily, and Dawn Our family would like to send our sincere appreciation for the outpouring of support from our church family following the death of my mom, Elinor Stille. Your prayers, cards, memorials, flowers, and food were all very much appreciated. We thank all those who served the luncheon and those who participated in making the church welcoming and inviting to all who entered. A special thank you to Pastor John for his heartfelt service and to Dawn & Anita for the beautiful music. How Blessed We Are because of all of you! Sincerely, Rick & Kathy Porter & Family 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 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) ****************************************** The Warm Line is for persons with mental health challenges and their families to receive support by phone. Peer and Family Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health recovery in their own lives as an individual or family member. They have been trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and help you. The warm line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. Illinois Warm Line ********************************************************************** Salem s Procedures for Church Cancellations Since we are entering the season of possible inclement weather, here is a reminder of the church cancellation procedures: 1. During the week, if Highland School District cancels school, all activities at Salem Church will also be cancelled. 2. Decision to cancel the worship service will be made by 6:00 a.m. by the Senior Pastor. 3. Salem Church has registered with Fox2 News, KMOV, and KSDK to be able to post church cancellations. 4. Announcements of church cancellations will be aired on WSMIV. 5. The Salem phone message will be updated enabling calls to the church phone number to check on church cancellations. 6. Salem Wire will be sent by the Office Coordinator. If the Office Coordinator is unavailable, then the Salem Wire will be sent by the Senior Pastor or Youth Director. Our hope is that with these procedures in place, every member of the congregation will have sufficient notification of church cancellations.

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6 SALEM CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES December 13, 2018 MEMBERS PRESENT: Carol Reckman, Richelle Ernst, Jerry Frank, Kris Lynn, Pastor John Mindrup, Derik Payne, Jerri Riechmann, Ron Schmidt, Patrick Stille, Emily Uhe, Jill Verson, and Judy Zimmerman EX-OFFICIO STAFF: Kerri Reilson VISITORS: Lisa Uhe CALL TO ORDER: by President Richelle Ernst at 7:00pm DEVOTION: Pastor John read a devotion and led us in prayer. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Ron Schmidt made a motion to approve the November 8 minutes. Kris Lynn seconded the motion, and the motion carried. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA- Addition to Old & Unfinished Business is AED Pads & Suggestion Box, and New Business: Kindercottage and Budget for TREASURER S REPORT: Derik Payne made a motion to accept the Treasurer s Report. Jerry Frank seconded the motion, and the motion carried. OUTSTANDING BILLS- Carol Reckman made a motion to accept the Outstanding Bills. Jerri Riechmann seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Search Committee: The Search Committee met. Once more profiles come in, the Search Committee will resume. The Search Committee is still looking, and the committee has not given up. PRESIDENT S REPORT: Communion Schedule: Set up for December 24 at 11pm: Kris Lynn and Emily Uhe. Additional servers are Jerry Frank, Carol Reckman, Judy Zimmerman, and a former Church Council member will be found to help serve on December 24 at 11pm. Set up for December 25 at 9am, which is altar communion: Jerri Riechmann and Jerry Frank. Additional servers are Nancy Heidbrink, Kris Lynn, and Emily Uhe. Set up for January 6: Jill Verson and Carol Reckman. Additional servers are: Kris Lynn, Jerri Riechmann, Ron Schmidt, Emily Uhe, Judy Zimmerman Counting Schedule for January: Nancy Heidbrink, Kris Lynn, Derik Payne, and Judy Zimmerman PASTOR S REPORT: Pastor John Mindrup brought up livestream at Alhambra Care. Patrick Stille will make a list of needed items, so that Pastor John Mindrup can give the list to Alhambra Care. OFFICE COORDINATOR: Kerri Reilson stated that the giving envelopes are coming in on December 14. Patrick Stille made a motion that Emily Uhe will write instructions for the envelopes, and the instructions will be approved by Lisa Uhe. Derik Payne seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Kerri Reilson mentioned that the Registration and Contact Information Form that the Sunday School has used since 2016 no longer needs to be notarized. Emily Uhe mentioned that those forms were approved by the Church Council in September Patrick Stille made a motion that the Registration and Contact Information Form continue to be used with the notarization being taken off; however, an indemnification be added. Derik Payne seconded the motion, and the motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Internet/Web Page: Ron Schmidt has not heard from Beth Firsching. Go Daddy believes they are hosting the website, and Ron Schmidt will contact Go Daddy. The Web Page Committee is keeping the homepage and calendar updated; however, the committee has not met recently. The Web Page Committee is waiting for guidance from a Senior Pastor before making additional changes to the Web Page. Parsonage: Richelle Ernst stated that the cleaning of the parsonage was turned down by several people. Judy Zimmerman mentioned that Exhale will have to find a place to keep the plastic caps, and clean the Parsonage garage. Kerri Reilson stated that if you have plastic caps, put them in the provided trashcan by the white shed. Jerry Frank made a motion to have Cami Ernst do a general clean of both floors of the Parsonage, but not the garage for $150. Patrick Stille seconded the motion, and the motion carried.

7 Interim Pastor: Richelle Ernst talked to Pastor Shanna Johnson about finding an Interim Pastor. Richelle Ernst mentioned that Pastor Shanna Johnson is looking for a few interim pastors in the immediate area. Maybe Pastor Shanna Johnson can ask a pastor to preach two times a month to help Pastor John Mindrup. AED Pads: Judy Zimmerman made a motion to purchase a Pediatric AED Pad and an Adult AED Pad out of the Deaconess Fund from Melissa from the Hamel Ambulance. Derik Payne seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Suggestion Box: Carol Reckman made a motion to start using the suggestion box for joys and/or concerns around the facility. Ron seconded the motion, and the motion carried. A staff member will go through the suggestion box weekly, and place slips in the appropriate mailbox in the office. NEW BUSINESS: Date of Annual Meeting: The date of the Annual Meeting will be on February 3, following worship. Nominating Committee: Kathy Porter and Greg Reinhardt have volunteered to be on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is still in need of one more person. The committee is asking for direction, so the Council president will sit down with the Nominating Committee and discuss how many openings each committee has. Technology Committee/Lead Person: The Council is looking for a volunteer to be a lead person on a new Technology Committee. The Technology Committee will know what kind of technology the church has, and what kind of technology the church needs. The Council decided to table the Technology Committee/Lead Person until next month. Youth Fund/Youth Director: Carol Reckman was questioning why the Board of Christian Education was reviewing the Youth Ministry Financial Spending Guidelines. Emily Uhe explained that the Board of Christian Education added the Youth checking account to the Board of Christian Education checking account years ago, and the Youth have separate line items in the Board of Christian Education treasury. Emily Uhe stated that the Youth Ministry Financial Spending Guidelines, explain the separate line items in the Board of Christian Education treasury, and which line item the expenses can be drawn from. Kindercottage: Emily Uhe discussed a few concerns that Brenda Crisp from Kindercottage had brought up on Monday when the Giving Tree items were dropped off. Brenda Crisp had mentioned that she would like for the mission money that the Preschool through 5 th grade and 8 th grade classes collect would go towards Kindercottage s Scholarship Fund, which helps pay some of the children s fees. Emily Uhe mentioned that Brenda Crisp is afraid she may lose some of the Kindercottage children and for some children this is the only balanced meal they will receive all day. Emily Uhe asked if a box could be placed in the Narthex to collect donations for the Scholarship Fund. The Council suggested that the church collect paper products, cleaning products, nonperishable healthy snacks, and canned or boxed foods, in addition to donations to the Scholarship Fund. Pastor John Mindrup suggested that Emily Uhe make an announcement on Sunday, December 16, about Kindercottage. At 8:25pm, Carol Reckman made a motion to adjourn to executive session. Ron Schmidt seconded the motion, and the motion carried. At 9:00pm, Ron Schmidt motioned to adjourn the executive session. Jerri Riechmann seconded the motion, and the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: The Church Council received a Thank You note from the Gentry family for visits, phone calls, and cards during their loss of Wayne. The Church Council received a Thank You note from Hitz Home for the donation of $300. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:15pm, Kris Lynn made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Ron Schmidt seconded the motion. The motion carried. Next Meeting to be held on Thursday, January 10 th, at 7pm Blessings, Emily Uhe ************************************************************************************************** From the Search Committee The Search Committee has been very busy looking at candidate profiles, communicating with possible candidates, and interviewing pastors of interest. We have been working closely with Rev. Shana Johnson through this process. With the holidays before us, Rev. Shana indicated there would be a possible slowing of candidate profiles that we will receive. It s a busy time for all churches and pastors as we well know. The Council is working to put an interim in place to help take care of pastoral needs while the Search Committee continues its work. We look forward to the new year and to continue this important work. We trust that God is preparing the way for our future pastor to be sent to us. We ask that you continue praying for our church and this committee. We truly appreciate your support. His Blessings and Peace, The Search Committee

8 Salem UCC Treasurer's Report - Month ending November 30, 2018 Current Activity YTD Activity Beginning General Fund Balance 49, , Offering-Loose 8, , Offering-Envelopes 7, , Facility Use Donations , Miscellaneous Receipts , Interest Income-General Fund Benevolence Received , Total General Fund Income 17, , Salaries 7, , Employee Benefits , Maintenance/Property Services , Insurance - 14, Utilities 1, , Supplies-General , Professional Expense Miscellaneous Search Committee Worship , Christian Education , Evangelism Stewardship Pastoral Care Benevolence Paid , Total General Fund Expenses 12, , Ending General Fund Balance $ 53, $ 53, Beginning Memorial Fund Balance 24, , Memorials received Honorariums received Miscellaneous Receipts Memorial Fund Expense: Worship (music) 0.00 (545.74) Memorial projects (1,707.00) (3,278.12) Ending Memorial Fund Balance $ 22, $ 22, Building Fund Balance 38, , Building Fund Offering , Memorials received 1, , Building Fund Expense: Parsonage Roof-balance of project - (15,935.00) Parish Hall-replace A/C units - (11,340.00) Ending Building Fund Balance $ 41, $ 41, Sabbatical Fund Balance 13, , no activity Endowment Fund Beginning Balance 62, , no activity Beginning Investment Fund Balance 96, , Change in Market Value 1, (7,972.74) Scholarships Paid (4,000.00) Ending Investment Fund Balance $ 97, $ 97, Beginning Mission Matching Fund Balance 113, , Change in Market Value 1, (3,925.11) Donations/Fundraising for Ecuador trip , Donations-mission projects (hygiene kits) (36.87) Mission Fund Disbursements: Donation to Mission (LUNCH Bunch) 0.00 (100.00) Expenditures for Ecuador Mission Trip - (4,200.00) Ending Mission Matching Fund Balance $ 114, $ 114, Beginning Reserve Fund Balance 22, , Interest Income-Reserve Fund (50.65) Ending Reserve Fund Balance $ 22, $ 22, Beginning Other Restricted Fund Balance 1, , no activity

9 Board of Christian Education Minutes - December 6, 2018 Patty Uhe called the December 2018 meeting of the Board of Christian Education to order with 9 members present. Those in attendance were: Paige Basler, Rebecca Braundmeier, Jennifer Follwell, Sharyn Gieseking, Ronald Mindrup, Mary Reinhardt, Emily Uhe, Lorene Uhe, Patty Uhe, and Jill Verson. Paige Basler led us in a prayer. Patty Uhe reported that in November, Preschool averaged 6 out of 10 students, Kindergarten through 5 th grade averaged 10 out of 21 students, 6 th grade through 8 th grade averaged 15 out of 23 students, the Youth averaged 4 out of 16 students, and the Adults averaged 9 out of 10 students. The Salem Seekers Curriculum Committee s next planned meeting is January 7. Patty Uhe reported that on December 2, 11 adults and 6 children went Christmas Caroling at Alhambra Care Center and at Hitz Memorial Home. The Christmas Gift Shop will be on Sunday, December 16, following worship. Youth Sunday will be on Sunday, March 10. Rebecca Braundmeier reported that the Exhale Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, November 4, was amazing. The Youth sold 122 tickets for TurkeyFest. Exhale received a plastic table from the plastic lids that were collected. The Exhale Trivia Night will be on April 13. She stated that the locations and dates for the High School Mission Trip and Mid-High Mission Trip have been decided. Pastor John Mindrup reported that confirmation is going well with great attendance. The Holiday Food Baskets and Giving Tree Committee reported that they prepared 16 baskets for Thanksgiving. The Giving Tree Committee adopted four children in one family, two children from Hoyleton Ministries, and two children from Uni-Pres Kindercottage. The Giving Tree Committee will be preparing three food baskets for Christmas. The Christmas Eve Program Committee reported that the Christmas Eve Program will be on Sunday, December 23, at 10:00. The committee stated that 47 Preschool through 8 th Graders will be participating. The Board of Christian Education closed with the Lord s Prayer. Evangelism/Worship Minutes - December 4, 2018 Attendance: Cindy Henschen, Sandy Blom, Shirley Gall, Verna Gilley, Carol Reckman, Dawn Reinhardt, Donna Yates, Kerri Reilson. Cindy Henschen graciously hosted the meeting at her home and opened with a devotion. November meeting minutes, expense report, attendance and livestream were reviewed. The cantata will be December 16 and Madrigals will perform January 6. Christmas decorations will be taken down after the church service on January 6. Meeting was adjourned and the committee signed Christmas cards for the nursing home residents. NEXT MEETING: There will not be a January meeting. The next meeting is February 5 at 6:30 p.m. Property Committee Minutes - December 3, 2018 Reed Concrete has not started on Courtyard as of today. Jerry to check on parsonage ice maker. Electric service line to frying shed completed. Parish hall basement step railing has been repaired. Drain on Educational Building roof has been repaired. Gutter drain pipes in courtyard have been repaired. Parsonage furnace thermostat to be set on 45º for winter. Passageway broken ceiling tile replaced. Talked to Reed Concrete about completion of sidewalk from Educational Building to Parish Hall. Bush Pest Control to do parsonage next quarterly visit. Churchmen Fellowship to pay for electric service line to frying shed. Parsonage cleaning discussed. Council to oversee. Property is within budget for the year. Mission Committee Minutes - November 26, 2018 The November 2018 meeting of the Mission Committee was called to order with 4 members present. Those in attendance were Gale Bolen, Rebecca Braundmeier, Katie Quade, and Emily Uhe. On Friday, November 30 and Friday, January 25, the Mission Committee is helping at the Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills. On January 19, the Mission Committee is planning a trip to BCMW Community Services in Breese, Illinois. BCMW Community Services is devoted to helping people overcome poverty, and the Mission Committee plans to help BCMW organize donations. In February, the Mission Committee is planning a food pantry marathon, with more information to follow. Nominating Committee Kathy Porter and Greg Reinhardt are looking for three (3) more people to serve on the Nominating Committee. Please consider volunteering on this committee by notifying the Church Council of your interest. From the Historical Committee The Historical Committee of Salem extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Elinor Stille. We are sorry to lose a friend and a wonderful committee member who was always willing to help with any of our projects. She will be greatly missed.

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11 Worship Ministry Schedule Date Acolytes Greeter(s) Liturgist Ushers January 6 Caitlyn Burton Jerry & Ann Frank / Madison Frank Jim Annable Laura Muench (10 am) Jordan Briggs Sherri & Dean Korsmeyer / Sandy Blom January 13 Heath Follwell Gene & Terri Bill & Carol Reckman Riley Mansholt (10 am) Blake Ernst Templeman Dave & Ronna Renken / Tessa Renken January 20 Kylie Ketcham Lewis & Lorene Laverne Korsmeyer / Laura Muench Blake Ernst (10 am) Travis Porter Knackstedt Judy Blom / Justin Bonnell / Paige Basler January 27 Brooke Hunsche Ken Suhre / Denise Grandame Anita K. Cain Irving Gray (10 am) Tyler Hunsche Sydney Basler / Sharon Kaufman / Donna Yates Worship Schedule Date Scripture Readings Worship Leader January 6-10 a.m. Worship with Communion January a.m. Worship January a.m. Worship January a.m. Praise Worship Highland High School Madrigal Singers Isa 43:1-7 / Ps 29 / Acts 8:14-17 / Luke 3:15-17, Isa 62:1-5 / Ps 36:5-10 / 1 Cor 12:1-11 / John 2:1-11 Neh 8:1-3,5-6,8-10 / Ps 19 /1 Cor 12:12-31a / Luke 4:14-21 Communion Schedule for Hitz Home January 6 10:00 a.m. Raenae Mansholt Pastor John Mindrup Pastor John Mindrup Pastor John Mindrup Pastor John Mindrup Our Sympathies to the Family of: Note: If you would like someone to be on the prayer list, please contact Pastor John or the church office. Names listed on the prayer list will not carryover from month to month. Health Concerns: Carla Knackstedt Elinor Stille (Mother of Kathy Porter) Who died on December 5, MESSENGER BOX SCORE Year To November Date GENERAL FUND Offering - $ 16,789 $ 188,714 Expenses - $ 12,352 $ 172,841 Difference - $ 4,437 $ 15,873 Other Income i.e. facilities rental, etc. $ 8 $ 5,388 Net change-operations $ 4,445 $ 21,261 BENEVOLENCE OCWM - $ 209 $ 2,473 Other Benevolence - $ 203 $ 7,072 Total - $ 412 $ 9,545

12 E-Messenger 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 Salem Wire 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 Online Giving 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. Livestream Salem Church uses Livestream to broadcast our worship services. Go to ccounts/ 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 (by date on the right). To view an archived service, click on the date of the archived service you want to view (listed by date on right). Be of Service to Others Calling All Men Looking for volunteers for the Men's Choir. We will sing on January 20th. We will have two practices, one on Wednesday, January 9 at 7:30 and the other one on Wednesday, January 16 at 8:00. Troublesome Hollow at Shannondale For those interested in lending a helping hand to Shannondale, we have been asked to put together a work group to come down the weekend of March 22-23, 2019 and work on replacing three low water bridges. We will be breaking up the existing bridges and installing culverts so it is easier for low profile and two-wheel drive vehicles to access Troublesome Hollow. We will need individuals of all skill sets from those with labor and concrete expertise to those with meal prep skills. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Krista Mansholt (mansholt@agtelco.com or ). Food Pantries Need Your Help!!! Highland Highland Food Pantry is in need of chili/tomatoes and saltine crackers.. Hamel Hamel Food pantry is in need of flour, coffee, syrup, BBQ sauce, popcorn, shampoo, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil, bars of soap, dish detergent, pudding, Jell-O, laundry detergent KINDERCOTTAGE There is a collection box in the Narthex for donations to help support families who use Kindercottage services. Donations will be used to pay for family fees at Kindercottage while the parent(s) is seeking employment so the child(ren) may continue to attend Kindercottage. For some children, the meal at Kindercottage is the only balanced meal they receive in a day. We are also collecting paper products, cleaning products, nonperishable healthy snacks, and canned or boxed foods. There is a box in the passageway for these items.

13 From The Men s Fellowship & Women s Guild Next Meeting of the Men s Fellowship & Women s Guild: There will be a meeting on Thursday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. January Golden Agers Are: Lorene Uhe on January 10, Ken Suhre on January 17, Julann Hastings on January 18, Ed Layher on January 18, Bob Dauderman on January 23 and Fern Scheller on January 26 Women s Guild Report: There are pecans still available for $11/pound in halves or pieces. ***Pies and desserts are needed for the Sausage Supper.*** ***Items also are needed for the Country Store at the Sausage Supper.*** **************************************************** Salem U.C.C. s 2019 Phone Directory There is a copy of the 2019 Salem Phone Directory PROOF binder on the table outside the church office and one in the Narthex. Please look over all of your information and anyone else in your family to make sure everything is correct. Please mark any changes, deletions, and/or additions in one of the copies (no need to make changes in both). The new phone directory will be ready for distribution by the Annual Meeting. Thank you in advance for helping Salem UCC maintain accurate records! ****************************************************** 2019 Offering Envelopes Be sure to check the passageway for your 2019 offering envelopes. Please contact the church office If there are no envelopes with your name on them, and you wish to receive the envelopes; If you would like your envelopes mailed out to you; If you no longer wish to receive the envelopes 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 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 / Ken Suhre Sherri Korsmeyer / Jerri Riechmann Salem UCC Office Hours: Tuesday Thursday: 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. **************************************************** 2019 calendars 2019 calendars are available in the Narthex and outside the Church Office. Calendars are compliments of Spengel- Boulanger/Dauderman Mortuary. **************************************************** Monday Morning Reflections Come join us at Maedge s on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. to have a cup of coffee, discuss the sermon, read scripture together, and talk about whatever is on your mind.

14 9 am Salem Seekers 10 am Worship w/communion / Madrigals 11 am Unhanging of the Greens 4 pm Exhale 9 am Salem Seekers 10 am Worship 11 am Praise Practice 4 pm Exhale 9 am Salem Seekers 10 am Worship 11 am Historical Committee Meeting 11 am Praise Practice 4 pm Exhale 9 am Salem Seekers 10 am Praise Worship 11 am Mission Trip Parent Meeting 4 pm Exhale am Reflections 6:30 pm Property Committee Meeting 7 pm Curriculum Meeting 10 am Reflections 9 am Annual Reports Due 10 am Reflections 10 am Reflections 7 pm Mission Committee Meeting January pm Chimes 6:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Ringers 7:30 pm Chancel Choir pm Chimes 6:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Ringers 7:30 pm Men s Choir pm Chimes 6:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Ringers 7:30 pm Chancel Choir 8 pm Men s Choir :30 pm Confirmation pm Chimes 6:30 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Ringers 7:30 pm Chancel Choir 7 pm BOCE Meeting 10 7 pm Church Council Meeting 7 pm Guild & Brotherhood Meeting pm Stephen Ministry Meeting 31 9 am Messenger Articles Due 9 am CHC Mission Opportunity am BCMW Mission Opportunity :30 Sausage Supper

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16 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 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 John? If you would like or know of someone who would like home communion or a visit from Pastor John in your home for conversation and prayer, please contact him to schedule a time. Church / Cell johnc1956@live.com