THE MESSENGER

THE MESSENGER
~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~
February 2013
Volume 59, Issue 2
We are God’s children called to seek, share, teach, and continue to experience the Word of God.
What a day for a daydream,
What a day for a daydreamin' boy.
And I'm lost in a daydream.
Daydream by Lovin’ Spoonful
It is that time of year when, like many of you, I start to daydream. With the weather in its typical
unpredictable state—moderate one day and cold another—I daydream of days when the temperature is
steady and the sun is shining. On particularly cold days, I dream of sandy beaches and good books. I am
all in favor of daydreaming. There are some who claim daydreaming is a waste of time and accuse those
who daydream of being “lollygaggers.”
In defense of lollygagging, I say it is out of our daydreams from which visions of the future come. Most
daydreams contain the phrase “What if?” What a wonderful catalyst for dreams and hopes. It is in our
DNA as Christians to ask that “What if?” question. We can dare to ask “What if the world embraced one
another as brother and sister? What if we could eliminate hunger in our lifetime? What if we could
alleviate suffering?
However, as Christians, we must respond to the “What if?” with the question “Why not?” Our response to
“What if?’ is only limited by our imaginations. There is literally nothing we cannot do. If we did not think
so, wouldn’t our churches and food pantries be empty? Wouldn’t we keep our wallets in our pockets?
Wouldn’t we turn a blind eye when we see acts of violence in the media? Too often, we hinder ourselves
by thinking we cannot change the world. Of course, we can change the world. We have the opportunity
every single day. The problem comes when we try to change the world in big and grandiose ways. We
need to start smaller. What if we change the world for one person? What if—there’s that question
again—we were to extend care and compassion to he/she who is hurting? If we can make a difference in
one person’s life and invite him/her to do the same, soon we will have a tidal wave of care and
compassion that could spread throughout the world.
I challenge you to daydream. If you are not familiar with how to do so, here are a few tips:
Find a comfortable space.
Empty your mind of all your responsibilities.
Do not allow yourself to use the words “no” or “can’t.”
Allow your mind to go wherever it wants to go with no limitations.
As a church, it is wonderful to daydream together and to dare ask the questions “What if?” and “Why not?”
I invite you to join me in daydreaming and to imagine the possibilities for Salem Church.
Blessings,
Pastor Jerry
Did You Know?
now?
Who ran the following article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer on February 8, 9, and 10,
1955: “LOST – TAKEN BY MISTAKE – Gray topcoat at Alhambra Salem Sausage Supper,
January 29. I have someone else’s coat. Please check lining of your coat pocket, you may find
bond issued in my name. Also lost 200 feet of heavy duty cable on spool on Route 140.”?
We sincerely hope Thomas Dobrinich was able to exchange the coat he took by mistake for
his own. Thanks to the coat check operated by the youth and young adults of Salem,
diners at the Sausage Supper can have someone looking after their coats and support the
youth at the same time with a donation.
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“By Faith”
Faith”
(Suggested Reading: Hebrews 11)
The games we play have changed throughout our lives and continue to change. I still look fondly on the
simplest and most enduring of games. I trust the game "hide and go seek" is still played, and children still
race after lightning bugs on summer evenings. While I do not recommend this game, when I was young
the game we played involved running atop the rail of a train track, competing against another on the
opposite rail for both speed and distance. The first to touch a foot to the ground lost. In the game, no one
looked at their feet, and eyes were always surveying the rail several feet ahead, as our feet struck rightly
and rapidly the place we considered a moment ago. We trusted that what we had previously witnessed
would still be firmly in place.
How often has God brought us through in life? How many times has our heart overflowed with
thankfulness, as we were carried out of the dark valley in the loving arms of Christ? Life is certainly more
mysterious and less predictable than a rail of steel, yet the love of God is infinitely greater in strength and
adaptability than any rail of steel. Abraham was called to go to a place that God would show him—a
place unseen and unknown to Abraham. By faith, Abraham stepped out on the intangible promise of God.
In practical ways, we trust in both material and conviction to some degree. There is a general assumption
that vehicle drivers will conform to one set of rules. If you are sitting as you are reading this, did you
examine the structural soundness of the chair before sitting? Friends, I have broken chairs by sitting in
them, and I have seen many times a vehicle driver who ignores the singular set of rules that we are
required to obey. The Lord does not break His own law nor can the Lord be broken.
May joy and fellowship be yours in the journey for we are in God's hand.
Pastor John
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EXHALE - YOUTH NEWS
This thing called love, It can lift you up never let you down
Take your world and turn it around, Ever since time nothing's ever been found
That's stronger than love
~ Johnny Cash
Whether you are still in school or have been married for 50 years, there seems to be this hesitancy about
a day in February. The fear of not getting the right gift for your significant other or not having a significant
other to buy the perfect present for or just simply forgetting about it all together. We get so caught up in
worrying about how to make the day perfect that we tend to ruin it, as well as miss the point.
Don’t get me wrong, I love getting candy, and watching the face of someone get a stuffed bear the size of
a 5 year old child is awesome, but we sometimes take these gifts out of context and forget that this day is
based on one main ingredient in life, love.
I can remember being terrified when I was in elementary school that at the end of our Valentine’s Day
party, I would walk up to the edge of the board where my white paper bag was taped up, look inside, and
see nothing but the inside of a white paper bag. Of course this was never the case, but this was a
legitimate fear of mine while growing up. I no longer have this worry when it comes to the thought of love.
I receive and notice it in every instance I can. In fact, I don’t even have to hunt it out anymore, I just
simply receive it. This is what this obscured day in February should be about, love. It should be a
reminder to go that extra mile, do the little out of the ordinary things for not just the people who are close
to you but to EVERYONE.
As Christians we are lucky enough to be taught infinite love, a love that never wavers or bends and
certainly one that never runs out. This should be our message. This should be our act. When
approached this way, a once terrifying day to some now becomes a day where we are reminded that
going out of our way to show and tell everyone we love them a little more then we normally do isn’t all
bad—not even a little.
Love Wins,
Nick Atkins-Harris
Email: [email protected] / Cell: 812-589-1918 / Facebook: ExhaleSalemUCC
Important Dates for Exhale:
February 3:
February 10:
February 17:
February 24:
Exhale at Salem @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Exhale at Salem @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Exhale at Salem @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Exhale at Salem @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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Church Council Meeting Summary
January 10, 2013
The regular meeting of the Salem Church Council was called to order by President Kathy Porter on
January 10, 2013. Members present were Pastor Jerry Amiri, Joe Bolyard, Dennis Conrad, Dan
Dauderman, Krista Mansholt, Mindy Mindrup, Laura Muench, Steve Stille, Kenneth Suhre, and Lisa Uhe.
Those absent were Roger Reilson and Dave Riechmann.
Confirmands Derek Ahlmeyer, Haley Basler, Katelyn Duncan, and Amanda Korsmeyer were guests,
accompanied by Katelyn’s mother Connie.
Minutes of the previous Church Council meeting and the Treasurer’s Report were approved. Payment of
bills in the amount of $13,386.80 was approved.
Benjamin Hoeft, Salem’s Financial Adviser from Fortune Financial Advisers, provided an overview of the
church investments.
Committee reports were presented with the following highlights:
Board of Christian Education: Dennis Conrad reported Children’s Choir has started up again
with practices being held on Sunday mornings prior to Sunday School.
Evangelism & Worship: Pastor Jerry reported the next big event is Random Acts of Kindness
Week in February.
Mission/Stewardship: Did not meet.
Property: Steve Stille reported the committee is looking into updating the sound system in the
church. The music storage cabinet doors are in and expected to be installed within the week by
Jerry Frank.
Long Range Planning: Did not meet.
Pastor’s Report:
Pastor Jerry Amiri provided an update on the sound system upgrade proposal. Funding for this
project is being made available through the undesignated Memorial Funds.
Old Business:
The Church Council reviewed the materials for the Pre-Annual Meeting. A motion was made by
Steve Stille, on behalf of the Property Committee, and seconded by Laura Muench to seek the
approval of the congregation to spend up to $10,000.00 on the sound system. Motion carried to
bring to the Annual Meeting.
The four members going off the Church Council this year, Dan Dauderman, Laura Muench, Steve Stille,
and Kenneth Suhre, were thanked for their service, and they each expressed their pleasure in serving the
past three years.
The meeting was closed by reciting the Lord’s Prayer.
The next Church Council meeting will be on February 14, 2013.
Note: The approved minutes of all Church Council meetings are available in the church office.
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2013 Church Council Officers:
President – Kathy Porter
Vice-President – Joe Bolyard
Secretary – Krista Mansholt
Treasurer – Lisa Uhe
Financial Secretary – Dawn Reagan
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2013 Salem U.C.C. Phone Directories
are available on the table outside the church office.
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Salem UCC Treasurer's Report
(Month Ending 12/31/2012)
Current Activity
GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Offering – Loose
Offering – Envelopes
Miscellaneous Offering
Facility Use Donations
Miscellaneous Receipts
Interest Income – General Fund
Benevolence Received
Total General Fund Income
$
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Maintenance/Property Services
Insurance
Utilities
Supplies – General
Professional Expense
Miscellaneous
Worship
Christian Education
Evangelism
Stewardship
Stephen's Ministry
Benevolence Paid
Transfer to Reserve Fund
Total General Fund Expenses
YTD Activity
23,488.42
12,696.52
12,640.00
7.00
0.00
0.00
5.23
1,388.00
26,736.75
$
8,466.92
5,631.04
246.05
3,098.75
2,152.45
1,098.50
412.59
118.94
705.85
325.16
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,236.00
7,500.00
31,992.25
6,286.21
84,242.23
130,916.00
75.37
3,550.00
1,508.49
53.04
20,012.83
240,357.96
100,217.45
27,890.76
8,635.58
12,803.00
26,148.04
9,198.47
5,442.26
402.45
3,023.71
3,590.19
247.20
459.86
100.45
22,751.83
7,500.00
228,411.25
GENERAL FUND ENDING BALANCE
$
18,232.92
$
18,232.92
MEMORIAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Bequests – Memorial Fund
Honorariums
Miscellaneous – Memorial Fund Receipts
$
24,096.61
200.00
0.00
0.00
$
11,806.92
20,545.00
175.00
60.00
Memorial Fund Expense:
Purchases
Salem Cemetery Association
MEMORIAL FUND ENDING BALANCE
**Stamps; Deposit Slips
BUILDING FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Bequests – Building Fund
Building Fund Offering
Insurance Proceeds – Parish Hall Roof
Building Fund Expense:
Improvements – Parish Hall
BUILDING FUND ENDING BALANCE
90.09
**
$
24,206.52
$
$
6,622.44
0.00
1,000.00
0.00
$
8,275.40
105.00
24,206.52
5,761.35
220.00
9,997.00
8,910.09
$
2,500.00
5,122.44
$
19,766.00
5,122.44
MUSIC MAINTENANCE FUND BALANCE
no activity
$
715.30
$
715.30
SABBATICAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Donation – Men's Fellowship
Interest Income – CD
SABBATICAL FUND ENDING BALANCE
$
9,853.44
9,853.44
$
8,789.76
1,000.00
63.68
9,853.44
ENDOWMENT FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Bequests – Endowment Fund
Interest Income – Endowment Fund
Total Endowment Fund Income
$
58,214.71
0.00
0.00
0.00
$
Interest Distribution – General Fund
Interest Distribution – Benevolence
ENDOWMENT FUND ENDING BALANCE
$
$
INVESTMENT FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Change in Market Value
INVESTMENT FUND ENDING BALANCE
$
MISSION MATCHING FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Change in Market Value
Withdrawal for 2011 Mission Match
MISSION MATCHING FUND ENDING BALANCE
58,214.71
$
$
156,029.45
2,375.00
158,404.45
$
$
114,735.69
1,262.05
$
$
115,997.74
$
RESERVE FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
Interest Income – Reserve Fund
Transfer from General Fund
RESERVE FUND ENDING BALANCE
$
7,281.31
10.38
7,500.00
14,791.69
$
OTHER RESTRICTED FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
CPR Class (Deaconess Grant)
Exercise Class (Deaconess Grant)
OTHER RESTRICTED FUND ENDING BALANCE
$
$
$
$
975.50
(400.00)
575.50
$
$
$
$
57,907.58
300.00
460.18
760.18
226.53
226.52
58,214.71
140,980.75
17,423.70
158,404.45
109,611.27
12,250.47
(5,864.00)
115,997.74
7,175.67
116.02
7,500.00
14,791.69
1,700.00
(24.50)
(1,100.00)
575.50
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February
February Rotation
Rotations
otations:
“Daniel in the Lions’ Den”
Den” / “Beatitudes”
(Daniel in the Lions’ Den: February 3, 10, & 17) / (Beatitudes: February 24)
February 3
Gathering Room
Scribe’s Den
(Art)
Disciples’ Dune
Faith Island
Gathering Room
February 24
Opening
Opening
Opening
Opening
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
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________________
Pre-K & K
Pre-K & K
1st & 2nd
3rd & 4th
5th & 6th
3rd & 4th
5th & 6th
Pre-K & K
1st & 2nd
________________
________________
3rd & 4th
________________
________________
5th & 6th
All Children
stay in the
Gathering Room
for a Movie
(Food)
Gathering Room
February 17
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
God’s Oasis
(Storytelling)
February 10
Teacher
Appreciation
Sunday
1st & 2nd
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Closing
Closing
Closing
Closing
9:45 – 9:50 a.m.
9:45 – 9:50 a.m.
9:45 – 9:50 a.m.
9:45 – 9:50 a.m.
All children will start in the Gathering Room at 8:45 a.m.
After the opening gathering, the children will be led to their specific workshop by their shepherds.
Please pick up your child in the Gathering Room at 9:50 a.m.
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Spring Mission for Salem Seekers
The Spring Mission for Salem Seekers, toddler through 6th grade, is to collect non-perishable items or
money for the two local food pantries. The two local food pantries we support are the Highland Area
Christian Service Ministry’s Food Pantry in Highland and the Alhambra-Hamel Ministerial Alliance’s Bread
of Life Food Pantry in Hamel. We are encouraging the students to bring non-perishable items on Sunday
morning in addition to their offering or in place of their offering. We will place the non-perishable items
around the altar in the Gathering Room.
When the students collect 100 items, each student will receive one Bible Buck. When we collect 200
items, each student will receive five Bible Bucks. With each additional 100 items collected, each student
will receive a token of appreciation. Each dollar collected will count as one item.
We appreciate all the support we receive from the parents and families of the church. If you would like to
help the kids, please bring your items to the Gathering Room. Thank you.
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~ Kids For Christ (KFC) ~
On Sunday, January 13, Kids For Christ enjoyed watching Brother Bear in the Parish Hall. We had four
kids in attendance. The kids enjoyed watching the movie, while eating a light lunch and popcorn and lying
on their blankets and pillows.
On Sunday, February 10, the Kids For Christ will be creating Valentines for the children at Kindercottage.
The Kids For Christ will gather in the Gathering Room following the Random Acts of Kindness brunch.
We invite anyone in kindergarten through fifth grade to come and have some fun. We hope you come to
join us for an exciting afternoon.
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Salem Children's Choir
On Sundays at 8:30 a.m., the Salem Children's Choir will meet in the sanctuary for practice.
Children in kindergarten and up are welcome and encouraged to come and be a part of the choir.
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Random Acts of Kindness Week:
Sunday, February 3 – Sunday, February 10
You are invited to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week by placing your name in the drawing
(slips will be available in the bulletin and collected during the service on Sunday, February 3). After
worship, participants will be able to pull a name from the basket when exiting the sanctuary to find out
who they may bestow an act of kindness on in the upcoming week.
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Random Acts of Kindness Brunch
You are invited to a potluck brunch with breakfast casseroles, pastries, fruit, and desserts, hosted by
the Evangelism/Worship Committee, after worship on Sunday, February 10. There are two sign-up
sheets on the table outside the office—one if you plan to bring a breakfast casserole to share and the
other to let the committee know of your plans to attend the brunch.
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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!!!
March 2013 - February 2014
Greeters, Liturgists, & Ushers Needed!!!
The Evangelism/Worship Committee needs your help! They are in need of greeters, liturgists,
and ushers (especially ushers) for the March 2013 – February 2014 Schedule. Please sign up
on the table outside the church office if you can help with one, two, or all of these ministries.
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2012 Contribution Statements
If you would like a statement of your 2012 financial contributions to Salem UCC,
please contact the church office or the 2012 Church Council Financial Secretary, Joe Bolyard.
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From the Men’s Fellowship & Women’s Guild
Next Meeting of the Men’s Fellowship & Women’s Guild:
Thursday, February 21, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Jerry Amiri will have the devotion, and Dagmar Annable will have the refreshments.
Sausage Supper
65th Annual Whole Hog Sausage Supper was on Saturday, January 26.
We served a total of 2,119 dinners with 899 of them being carry-outs.
Family Night:
Family Night will be on Saturday, March 16.
There will be more information to follow in the March Messenger.
February Golden Agers Are:
Anita Suhre on February 18 & Orlean Hosto on February 22
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Bunco Night
Bunco is a fun, mindless dice game that anyone can play! It takes only minutes to learn
and is a great excuse to get together and fellowship! Our next Bunco Night will be on
Saturday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please bring a snack to share.
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What Are You Reading?
Reading?
I invite you to share what you are reading.
Forms will be available to post on the bulletin board outside my office.
Please stop by and see what others are reading.
I am anxious to see what you’re reading!
~ Pastor Jerry
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Audio/Visual Training
With Salem’s recent upgrade to Audio/Visual system to include video
streaming to Hitz Memorial Home, additional training is required. If you have
previously been trained or you would like to be trained on the Audio/Visual
system, please join us for a training session after worship on Sunday,
February 17.
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Day of Discipleship
is for
Everyone in the Church!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
at St. Paul UCC in Waterloo.
The keynote speaker is Rev. Dan Smith who is a pastor, author, and professional life coach.
If you would like to attend Day of Discipleship, please turn in a completed registration form to the church
office by Sunday, February 17. A schedule of workshops offered is posted on the bulletin board in the
passageway or may be viewed on the Illinois Conference website. Registration forms may be obtained
from the church office or from the Illinois Conference website: www.isucc.org.
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The Pastor/Parish/Personnel Relations Committee
The Pastor/Parish/Personnel Relations Committee (PPPRC) is always ready
to hear ideas and suggestions. PPPRC members are: Irving Gray, Rick
Porter, Ken Suhre, and Linda Uhe.
The Salem Wire
There is a lot that happens from Sunday to Sunday—deaths, births,
weddings, etc. Wouldn’t it be nice to know these things sooner than later?
The Salem Wire is an email message delivery system where you would
receive notice of events and happenings in the church. To sign up for the
Salem Wire, please email the church office at [email protected].
The Salem E-Messenger
Would you rather receive The Messenger by email? The Salem EMessenger is a delivery system where you would receive The Messenger
and all committee meeting minutes by email instead of regular mail. To sign
up for the Salem E-Messenger, please email the church office at
[email protected].
SALEM CHURCH COUNCIL:
President Kathy Porter
Vice-President Joe Bolyard
Secretary Krista Mansholt
Treasurer Lisa Uhe
Financial Secretary Dawn Reagan
Dennis Conrad
Bob Frank
Shirley Gall
Mindy Mindrup
Roger Reilson
Dave Riechmann
Tim Stille
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We are thankful for the cards, thoughts, prayers,
gifts, encouragement, and love bestowed upon us
by the church and members. God bless you all
as we journey together.
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Pastor John Mindrup & Family
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SAVE THE DATE:
Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Salem
Sunday, June 2 – Thursday, June 6
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We want to thank all of our Salem Church family
for our prayers, cards, and kind words shown to
us during Delmar’s chemo treatments and
recovery. God has blessed us, as Delmar is in
remission, and we are so thankful.
SAVE THE DATE:
DATE:
Rev. David Moyer Retirement Celebration
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Worship 4:30 p.m. at First Methodist Church
Dinner 6:30 p.m. at Concourse Hotel
Madison, Wisconsin
Delmar & Wilma Blom
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Dear Pastor Jerry & Kids For Christ,
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My family and I always greatly enjoy receiving the
packages sent by you at the holidays. Thank you
for your support, kindness, and prayers.
Child
Sponsorship
Program
Global
Ministries for donations received for Salem’s
sponsored children by Salem UCC
Love,
Brian Gray & Family
Emmaus Homes for
received by Salem UCC
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Dear Kids For Christ,
Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
Food Pantry for $100.00 & $200.00 donations
received and for 707 pounds of items donated
for the food pantry during 2012 by Salem UCC
Hitz Memorial Home for $175.00 donation
received by Salem UCC and for the Christmas
tree received by the Kids For Christ
Hoyleton Ministries for $600.00 donation
received and for the many Christmas presents
donated by Salem UCC
Thank you for your kindness and time in
preparing and sending me a care package. I
brought it to my unit where my Airmen enjoyed it
very much. Your gift of microwave popcorn was
very much appreciated by many in the unit after
one of my Lieutenants set the timer wrong on our
microwave and burned the popcorn so badly that
we had to get a new microwave. Our new
microwave is a great improvement over the old
one. The cookies were a great treat and have
been enjoyed by everyone.
The mission of my unit is to provide intelligence
and situational awareness of events and activities
around the world to space warning crews. Our
mission is to accurately report the type of mission
launch throughout the world that would endanger
our nation or our friends. We do not have a 24
hour open dining facility on base, but our mission
requires us to have personnel on duty 24 hours a
day, so your treats were a great blessing. Thank
you once again for your kindness and generosity.
Very Respectfully,
Derek T. Bright
Major, USAF
Chief, Wing Intelligence
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The Church Council would like to recognize the
efforts of the 4 outgoing Church Council members
who have just completed their 3-year term. They
are Dan Dauderman, Laura Muench, Steve Stille,
and Ken Suhre. Their contributions and support
of Salem have been many, and our thanks to
each of them for their service.
The Church Council also would like to welcome
the 4 newest members to the Church Council.
They are Bob Frank, Shirley Gall, Dawn Reagan,
and Tim Stille. We thank them for agreeing to
serve on the Church Council, and we look forward
to working together with them as we unite in
serving the needs of Salem.
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Thank You Notes Received By:
$174.00
donation
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Baptisms At Salem
Adam Joshua Gillison was baptized at Salem
on January 20, 2013, by Rev. Jerry Amiri. Adam
was born on December 5, 2007, to Joshua &
Tiffany Gillison. His grandparents are Harold
Gillison, Mary Gillison, and Tim & Kathy Stille.
His great-grandparents are Wayne & Alice Stille.
His godparents are Patrick & Emily Stille and
Shane Stille.
Annabelle Marie Doubet was baptized at Salem
on Sunday, January 27, 2013, by Rev. Jerry
Amiri. Annabelle was born on November 16,
2012, to Marcus & Sarah Doubet. Annabelle has
two older siblings, Clara and Bradley.
Her
grandparents are Faye Brown, Mel Doubet, and
Lisa Doubet. Her great-grandmother is Edith
Ruehrup. Her godparents are Faye Brown and
Lisa Doubet.
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A Birth In Our Church Family:
Talia Rose Rex was born on Monday,
December 24, 2012, to Matt & Dondee Rex.
Proud grandparents are Don & Freddie Riepshoff.
“Congratulations” cards may be sent to:
Matt & Dondee Rex
522 S. Montgomery Avenue
Deland, FL 32720-6330
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Worship Ministry Schedule
Date
Feb. 3
(10am)
Acolytes
Anna Brase
Tessa Renken
Feb. 10
(10am)
Kara Braundmeier
Cameron Verson
Jim & Dagmar
Annable
Lewis
Knackstedt
Joe
Bolyard
Feb. 13
(7pm)
_________
Jim & Dagmar
Annable
_______
Brett
Henschen
Feb. 17
(10am)
Sydney Basler
Barbie Meguire
Shirley
Collmann
Scott
Demkey
Aaron
Uhe
Feb. 20
(7pm)
_________
Shirley
Collmann
_______
Ron
Mindrup
Jordan Braundmeier Delmar & Wilma
Amanda Korsmeyer
Blom
Dagmar
Annable
Lawrence
Henschen
Delmar & Wilma
Blom
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Christopher
Uhe
Feb. 24
(10am)
Feb. 27
(7pm)
Greeter(s)
Liturgist
Laverne & Marilyn
Patti
Korsmeyer
Reckmann
_________
Recorder
Christopher
Uhe
Ushers
Irving & Lorena Gray
Pat Hinton
Wayne & Alice Stille
Ken Gehrig
Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt
Steve Stille / Ken Suhre
Ken Gehrig
Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt
Steve Stille / Ken Suhre
Dennis & Vickie Conrad
Leroy Engelke
Dave & Ronna Renken
Dennis & Vickie Conrad
Leroy Engelke
Bill & Carol Reckman
Doug & Nancy Heidbrink
Dave & Jerri Riechmann
Brenda Schlechte
Doug & Nancy Heidbrink
Dave & Jerri Riechmann
Brenda Schlechte
Nursery Schedule
February 3
February 10
February 17
February 24
Emily Uhe
Patty Uhe
Brett Henschen
Jennifer Henschen
Richelle Ernst
Jill Verson
Krista Mansholt
Anna Renken
Worship Schedule
Date
February 3
Worship with Communion
February 10
Worship
February 13
Ash Wednesday Worship
February 17
Worship
February 20
Wed. Night Lenten Worship
February 24
Praise Worship
February 24
(P)NEUMA
February 27
Wed. Night Lenten Worship
Scripture Readings
Sermon Title
Pastor
“Witness to the Truth”
Rev. Jerry Amiri
“Glorious Transformation”
Pastor John Mindrup
Isaiah 58:1-12
“Darkness Becomes Light”
Pastor John Mindrup
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13
“Salvation in the Midst of
Temptation”
Rev. Jerry Amiri
Genesis 21:14-21
“Haggar”
Rev. Jerry Amiri
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
“The Plans I Have for You”
Rev. Jerry Amiri
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
“Starry, Starry, Night”
Rev. Jerry Amiri
Exodus 14-15
(Adaptation)
“Miriam”
Rev. Jerry Amiri
Jeremiah 1:4-10
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Luke 4:21-30
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36
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DON’T FORGET ON THE
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
WE WILL COLLECT FOOD
FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES!!!
(P)NEUMA
(P)NEUMA will be on
February 24 at 4:00 p.m.
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February Anniversaries
Prayer List
Cancer Concerns:
Delmar Blom / Kelly Bruhn / Elmer Frank
Judy Gatzke / Wayne Gentry / Cindy Henschen
Roseann Lackey / Linda Riepshoff / Al Starko
Health Concerns:
Quintin Byrne (Cousin of Lisa Reinhardt)
Diana Donohoo / Mae Lammi / Lois Lane
Marie Mindrup / Anita Mollett
Fred Monk (Son-in-Law of Bob Mindrup)
Melvin Roberts / Toby Suhre / Betty Volz
02/04/2012
02/05/1994
02/10/2001
02/16/1991
02/25/1984
02/28/1976
Phil & Betty Imboden
Jeff & Sue Gibbons
John & Joni Sanders
Brent & Natalie Rinderer
Kevin & Gena Stout
Larry & Lorna McGee
Congratulations!!!
Alhambra Care Center:
Ryan Driscoll & Valerie Korte
were joined together by marriage
at St. Augustine Church in Breese, Illinois,
on Saturday, December 29, 2012.
Velma Henkhaus
“Congratulations” cards may be sent to:
Eden Village:
Ryan & Valerie Driscoll
2820 Poplar / Highland, IL 62449
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Lawrence & Hilda Ramach
Tim Stille & Kathy Peyla
were joined together by civil union
at Salem U.C.C. by Rev. Jerry Amiri
on Saturday, December 29, 2012.
Faith Countryside Homes/Apartments:
Dorothy Knabel
Highland Home:
“Congratulations” cards may be sent to:
Anita Suhre
Tim & Kathy Stille
P.O. Box 67 / Alhambra, IL 62001
Hitz Memorial Home:
Verna Bollinger (Aunt of Donna Yates)
Orlean Hosto
Our Servicemen & Servicewomen:
Capt. Derek Bright / Sgt. Tom Eyman
Airman Dustin Garner / Brian Gray
Major Jason Gray / Justin Leetham
Daniel Jozayt /Jason Schlechte
Kenny Randle / Kyle Thornton / Vernon Uhe
Our Sympathies to the Families of:
Thelma Schallenberg, Sister of Al Volz,
who died on Friday, December 7, 2012.
Ann Bennett, Wife of Rev. P. Jerry Bennett,
(Rev. P. Jerry Bennett is the Associate Conference Minister
for Programming for the Illinois South Conference),
who died on Thursday, January 3, 2013.
Bruce Boda, Brother of Gary Boda,
who died on Thursday, January 10, 2013.
February
February Birthdays
February 1
Vernon Demkey
Verna Gilley
Ann Frank
Peter Babic
February 2
Annette Layher
Kyle Gehrig
Dylan Galbiati
February 3
Greg Semanisin
February 4
Gene Templeman
Tom Collmann
Mark Nagel
Greg Lacey
Christopher Suhre
February 5
Joan Kakac
Clara Doubet
February 6
Delmar Korsmeyer
Ken Mindrup
Karen French
February 7
Rolland Mansholt
Sayde Hogg
February 8
Hailey Quade
February 10
Patty Uhe
Jon Beshears
Barbara Whitworth
Amber Donohoo
February 11
Linda Mriscin
Karol Galbiati
Coltin Payne
February 12
Matt Westfall
Mindy Mindrup
Dave Duffin
Nicholas Dugan
February 13
Elmer Frank
Kris Lynn
February 14
Tim Stumpf
February 15
Jim Tillerson
February 16
Vernon Uhe
Courtney Winet
February 17
Carly Rakers
February 18
Anita Suhre
Cindy Price
Phillip Henschen
Kara Braundmeier
February 19
Dan Reinhardt
Devin Zobrist
Chris Lackey
Bradley Stumpf
February 21
Laverne Korsmeyer
Janice Koehler
February 22
Orlean Hosto
Gary Bloemker
Karolyn Cooperider
February 23
Raenae Mansholt
Todd Reilson
Trevor Miller
February 24
Emily Uhe
Haley Basler
February 25
Heather Luitjohan
Rita Soens
Kyle Lentz
Jessica Riechmann
Madelynn Luitjohan
February 26
Erika Schlechte
Wyatt Reckman
Bradley Doubet
February 27
Abby Buzick
February 28
Carsten Western
Derek Layher
February 29
Delaney Rigney
February Calendar
Saturday
Sunday
Feb. 2
Feb. 3
Monday
Feb. 4
Tuesday
Feb. 5
Wednesday
Feb. 6
Thursday
Sunday
Feb. 7
Feb. 10
Tuesday
Feb. 12
Wednesday
Feb. 13
Thursday
Sunday
Feb. 14
Feb. 17
Monday
Feb. 18
Tuesday
Wednesday
Feb. 19
Feb. 20
Thursday
Sunday
Feb. 21
Feb. 24
Wednesday
Feb. 27
7:00pm
8:30am
8:45am
10:00am
4:00-5:30pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
2:00pm
6:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
7:00pm
8:30am
8:45am
10:00am
4:00-5:30pm
1:00pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:15pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
8:45am
10:00am
4:00-5:30pm
9:00am
7:00pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:15pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
8:30am
8:45am
10:00am
4:00pm
4:00-5:30pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:15pm
7:00pm
Bunco Night
Salem Children’s Choir Practice
Salem Seekers (Sunday School)
Worship with Communion
Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 3-10)
Praise Team /(P)NEUMA Practice after Worship
Exhale at Salem
Property Committee Meeting
Cub Scouts Meeting
Region 5 Meeting at Staunton UCC
Women’s Guild “Fun Day” at Hitz Home
Evangelism/Worship Committee Meeting
Salem Chimes Practice
Confirmation
Salem Ringers Practice
Salem Chancel Choir Practice
BOCE Meeting
Salem Children’s Choir Practice
Salem Seekers (Sunday School)
Worship
Random Acts of Kindness Brunch
KFC – Make Valentines after Brunch
Exhale at Salem
Senior Citizens Meeting
Stephen Ministry Meeting
Salem Chimes Practice
Confirmation
Salem Ringers Practice
Ash Wednesday Worship
Salem Chancel Choir Practice after Worship
Church Council Meeting
Salem Children’s Choir Practice
Salem Seekers (Sunday School)
Worship
Audio/Visual Training after Worship
Praise Team /(P)NEUMA Practice after Worship
Exhale at Salem
March Messenger Articles Due
Cub Scouts Meeting
Historical Committee Meeting
Salem Chimes Practice
Confirmation
Salem Ringers Practice
Lenten Wednesday Night Worship
Salem Chancel Choir Practice after Worship
Guild & Brotherhood Meeting
Salem Children’s Choir Practice
Salem Seekers (Sunday School)
Praise Worship
(P)NEUMA
Exhale at Salem
Salem Chimes Practice
Confirmation
Salem Ringers Practice
Lenten Wednesday Night Worship
Salem Chancel Choir Practice after Worship
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!
Rev. Jerry Amiri: (O) 618-488-3215 / (C) 636-328-3332
Pastor John Mindrup: (C) 618-409-3941/ Betty Imboden: (C) 618-973-0572
Pastor Jerry’s Office Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(Available for Walk-Ins and Appointments)
Youth Director’s Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Office Coordinator’s Office Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Salem United Church of Christ
1117 West North Street
Alhambra, Illinois 62001
Phone: 618-488-3215
Fax: 618-488-3212
NON-PROFIT ORG.
BULK RATE
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
ALHAMBRA, IL
PERMIT NO. 2
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Rev. Jerry Amiri, Senior Pastor
Pastor John Mindrup, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Arnold A. Bizer, Pastor Emeritus
Nick Atkins-Harris, Youth Director
Jennifer Henschen, Office Coordinator
Betty Steiner, Organist & Music Director
Dawn Reinhardt, Assistant Music Director
Patti Reckmann, Custodian
THE MESSENGER
~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~
Church’s Email: [email protected]
Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
Web Address: www.salemuccalh.org
Would You Like
Home Communion or a Visit
From Pastor Jerry?
If you would like or know of someone who would like
home communion or a visit from Pastor Jerry
in your home for conversation and prayer,
please contact him to schedule a time.
Church – 618-488-3215 / Cell – 636-328-3332
Email – [email protected]
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