Facility Design Team AWS
March 9, 2018
Weekly News from Salem Lutheran Church
Volume 72, Number 10
UPDATE FROM THE
Facility Design Team In September 2016, as part of Salem’s Mission Assessment plan, a team was charged by the Salem council to work toward needed updates to the Salem building. Over the next twelve months the Facility Design Team (FDT) interviewed three architectural firms and partnered with Miller Architects & Builders to assess needs and priorities. In September 2017, the Salem council accepted a schematic design (a preliminary concept) from the FDT and proposed moving ahead with the congregation’s approval. A congregational meeting was held in October 2017, and affirmed the plan for updating, improving and expanding Salem’s church building and preliminary project budget. Due to budget issues, the council decided to postpone the beginning of any capital campaign work until 2018. The FDT is now in the process of interviewing three fundraising firms to guide Salem through a capital campaign. The FDT expects to recommend a firm to the Salem council at its April meeting; if the council approves moving forward, a capital campaign would begin at a time under advisement of the fundraiser. The Facility Design Team members are Tim Hickey and Jerry Snyder, cochairs; Scott Faulkner, Regg Glawe, Terri Gustafson, Rick Lambie, Rick O’Connor, Helene Peterson, and Pastor Elise Rothfusz.
Faith
IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Pastor's Page Page 2 Prayer Request Page 3 This Week Page 3 Preschool Openings Page 3 Coffee Cakes Page 3 Beatitudes Page 4 Housing Proposal Page 4 Easter Flowers Page 5 Financial Stats Page 6 Lenten Discipleship Opportunities Page 7 Scotch Doubles Page 7 "Rise Up, O Men" Page 7 First Communion Page 8 Holy Week and Easter
Worship With Us! Sundays
8:00am and 10:45am
Lenten Midweek Worship Come explore themes of living into your Baptism each Wednesday during Lent with worship at 11am and 7pm.
Education Hour 9:15am nursery provided www.salemofpeoria.com
2 Salem Lutheran Church • The Bugle
Reflecting during Lent
Pastor’s Page
As we continue our journey through Lent, dwelling more deeply in Christ’s call for us to follow him, walk with him, and die with him (and die to ourselves), I offer this poem for your reflection.
Imperatives (Part 2 of Mysteries of the Incarnation) By Kathleen Norris (1995) Look at the birds Consider the lilies Drink ye all of it
Office Email: [email protected] Pastor Elise Rothfusz
Ask Seek Knock Enter by the narrow gate Do not be anxious Judge not; do not give dogs what is holy Go: be it done for you Do not be afraid Maiden, arise Young man, I say, arise
Meghan Peterson, Editor [email protected]
The Bugle is published by Salem Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1700 W. War Memorial Dr. Peoria, Illinois 61614-6724 phone: (309) 688-9212 fax: (309) 688-9266
Love Forgive Remember me
Please pray for • Students at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School • The men and women of our armed forces • Midwest Food Bank • Children of Guatemala • Natalee Arff • Bryan Baker (Tammy Lott's brother-in-law) • Barb (friend of Melissa Metternich) • Ruby Chelgren and Family • Jack Grant, Jr. • Keith Grimm • Frank Hernandez • Ron Hipple • Amy Hoffman • Jean Huprich and family
Jill Goldhammer, Deacon of Children, Youth and Family Ministries [email protected]
Deadline for copy is Tuesdays at 12:00pm in the church office.
Stretch out your hand Stand up, be still Rise, let us be going …
Prayer Requests
Elise Rothfusz, Interim Senior Pastor [email protected]
Published Weekly • Jill • Helen Johnson (mother of Joan Creager) • Maddie Martin • Richard Mikkelson • Sammy Pasco • Dr. Rick O'Connor • Mary Rothfusz • Becky Russell • Tia and her family grieving with the loss of their daughter Taylor • Tom • Theresa • Cindy Turner • Tyth going through chemo • Baby Walter • Mary Ann Welch • Jean and Frank Yancick
Periodicals Postage Paid at Peoria, IL 61601 Annual Subscription $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Salem Lutheran Church, 1700 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria, IL 61614-6724 Worship Attendance for: Sunday, March 4: 188 The Bugle deadline for the March 16 edition is Tuesday, March 12 at noon. Pastoral Emergency Number: In case of emergency a pastor is available at: 309-679-7708
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES
Coffee Cake Fundraiser, Mar. 11 Between services on Sunday, March 11, there will be a coffee cake samples provided by Dave's Coffee Cake. The Salem Youth and other Northern Conference congregations will be selling Dave's Coffee Cake for their March fundraiser for the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. Come and sample the coffee cakes before you place your order!
Studying the Beatitudes, Mar. 18 Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 18 for Sunday School’s "Studying the Beatitudes." It’s Family Sunday School — everyone is invited! We will meet in the Social Hall at 9:15am and have opening time together and then have fun learning more about the Beatitudes with hands on activities at stations all over the church. Don’t miss it!
THIS WEEK SUN., MAR 11 8AM & 10:45AM - Worship SUN., MAR 11: 9:15AM Education Hour SUN., MAR 11: 9:15AM Coffee Cake Sampler MON., MAR 12: 9:30AM TOPS Meeting TUES., MAR 13: 8:30AM Northern Conference Prof. Mtg TUES., MAR 13: 9:30AM Anna/Esther Circle TUES., MAR 13: 1:30PM Staff Meeting TUES., MAR 13: 6:30PM Naomi Circle TUES., MAR 13: 7PM Outreach Meeting TUES., MAR 13: 7:30PM Education Meeting WED., MAR 14: 8AM Men's Prayer Breakfast WED., MAR 14: 9:30AM Quilters WED., MAR 14: 11AM Lenten Worship and Lunch WED., MAR 14: 6PM Lenten Soup Supper WED., MAR 14: 7PM Lenten Worship WED., MAR 14: 8PM Serendipity THURS., MAR 15: 9:30AM Bible Study THURS., MAR 15: 1PM CYF Meeting THURS., MAR 15: 6PM Sanctuary Bells THURS., MAR 15: 7PM Sanctuary Choir SAT., MAR 17: 9AM First Communion Class SUN., MAR 18 Thomas Jefferson Sunday Family Sunday School 8AM & 10:45AM - Worship SUN., MAR 18: 9:15AM Education Hour
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“Meadowbrook Place” Housing Proposal A couple weeks ago, word came out about a potential multi-family housing complex to be located west of Salem. Pastor Elise and four others met with Christine Kahl, the CEO of the nonprofit South Side Office of Concern last week, and then about thirteen Salem members attending a public forum about this proposal. Here are some helpful things to know:
• This proposal is only in the initial stages. Currently applications are being made for funding to buy the land; this includes environmental studies. Once initial applications are approved, the proposal would come to the city for approval.
• The complex would be affordable housing, with different tiers of income levels. It is not section 8 housing; the proposal is not associated with the Peoria Housing Authority.
• Applicants would be screened and background checked; residents would be leaseholders; Landlord-Tenant laws apply. Property would be owned by South Side Office of Concern and managed by Robert Cottingham Property Management Company.
South Side Office of Concern’s mission is to help provide housing for underserved populations; in this case they are filling a need for affordable housing. Read more about their work at www.ssocpeoria.org.
DISCIPLESHIP
Easter Flowers
Let’s beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Have you ordered your spring flowers for Salem’s Easter celebration? The flowers in this Garden of Remembrance and Faith can be given in memory and/or honor of loved ones and their names will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Flowers are $12.50 each. Flower forms are located in the pews and should be returned to the church office by March 25.
Easter Flowers Delivery for Homebound Members There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center if you are able to deliver Easter flowers to our homebound members. Delivery will be Easter afternoon.
Way of the Cross and Family Lunch, Mar. 30 Children and families will follow along as our Faith for Life students trace the footsteps of Jesus on Good Friday, March 30 at 10:30am. Lunch follows the program. Invite your friends and neighbors to this annual tradition!
Let Easter Breakfast Be Meaningful!
Easter Breakfast will be provided by the Salem Churchmen on Easter Sunday in between worship services from 8am-9:15am (please note Easter Sunday worship times have been changed to 7am and 9:30am.) You are invited to enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, coffee cakes, juice and milk. A free will offering will be taken for Kappa Chi;s summer trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston and Leadership Lab. Tickets are available to purchase at the Welcome Center for $10/person or $25/family.
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed The congregation is encouraged to donate candy or small toys that fit in plastic eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt (on April 1 following 9:30am service.) There is a box for such items at the Welcome Center from now through Easter weekend. Thank you for your help!
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Salem’s Financial Stats & Facts Month of January, 2018 General Fund Income Expenses Net Income (Loss)
Budget $68,382 $49,361 $19,021
Actual $60,351 $53,924 $6,427
Difference ($8,031) ($4,563)
Month of February, 2018 General Fund Income Expenses Net Income (Loss)
Budget $49,002 $49,361 ($359)
Actual $43,399 $44,247 ($848)
Difference ($5,603) $5,114
Year-to-Date, 2018 General Fund Income Expenses Net Income (Loss)
Budget $117,383 $98,721 $18,662
Actual $103,750 $98,171 $5,579
Average Weekly Worship Attendance January 2018 204 January 2017 195
February 2018 205 February 2017 233
Difference ($13,633) $250
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Salem to serve at Loaves and Fish, Sat., March 24 Loaves and Fish is a weekly feeding ministry providing a free hot meal, food pantry, worship services, educational assistance, clothing room and medial clinic to those in need each Saturday morning. Begun in 1994, Loaves and Fish is a ministry of First United Methodist Church located in downtown Peoria and serves from 250-375 guests weekly. The Loaves and Fish program operates every Saturday morning, 52 weeks per year, and depends upon a great many volunteers from the community. Salem has enjoyed volunteering at Loaves and Fish many times in the past and is excited to have another opportunity to partner with this wonderful ministry on Saturday, March 24 from 9:30am – 1:30pm. The Salem Churchmen are coordinating this cross-generational volunteer opportunity and the entire congregation is invited to volunteer. Faith for Life and Kappa Chi students will be participating; families are encouraged to come along. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Leo Vandervlugt at [email protected] or 309-657-7122 with questions. The Salem bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:15am or you can meet us at First United Methodist Church, 116 NE Perry Avenue at 9:30am. Please indicate at the Welcome Center if you will be riding the bus.
Take on a Lenten Discipline & Serve Your Community! In March, we will be collecting specific food items each week: March 11 – Canned fruits and vegetables March 18 – Canned soup March 25 – Canned meat Help fill the food pantry at Bethel United Methodist. You may also make a monetary donation toward the purchase of food. Envelopes are available in the Narthex or Welcome Center, or you may write “Bethel Food Pantry” in the memo line of your check. At Easter we will together shout “Alleluia” for the risen Christ and for the generosity that Salem provides for those whom Jesus loves.
Thrivent Financial Informational Meeting, Mar. 13 Are you a Thrivent Financial member who has used, or is interested in using a Thrivent Action Team Grant? Maybe you are not a member, but are interested in knowing more about these grants and how they work. Come join us at Salem on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30pm in the lounge. Alexandria Lamprecht from Thrivent Financial will be there to explain the process of applying for a Thrivent Action Team card, ways to use them, and any other questions the group has about these grants and Thrivent. Treats will be provided by Thrivent as Alex wishes to thank members at Salem for creating great service opportunities with the use of the Thrivent Action Team cards. If you are interested in attending, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Kelly Brinkman at [email protected].
Thomas Jefferson Sunday, Mar. 18 The Outreach Committee is excited to let the congregation know that our adopt-a-school partner, Thomas Jefferson Primary School, will be highlighted on Sunday, March 18. During the services we will share with the congregation the Salem projects that are presently supporting the school. Student art from Thomas Jefferson will be displayed at church, and photos and additional information will be on the bulletin board in the Welcome Center. Donations are Needed for Staff Appreciation On Monday, March 19, the Outreach Committee is hosting a Staff Appreciation Dessert/Fresh Fruit Bar at the school. Non-refrigerated desserts (cookies, brownies, sheet cake, muffins, bars, or cupcakes) will be served along with fresh fruit. There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center for anyone who is interested in donating. The baked goods can be left in the kitchen on Sunday, March 18. Thank you for signing up to donate baked goods.
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FELLOWSHIP
Scotch Doubles Bowling Event It's that time of year again for the annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Event so keep your calendar open for March 24. Dinner will be at church at 5:30pm, and then bowling will be at Landmark Lanes starting at 6:45pm-7pm. Please sign-up at the Welcome Center by March 18. Cost is $10/per person which includes the meal, three games of bowling and shoe rental. If you are unable to bowl for some reason, you are still welcome to come to dinner and then watch the rest of the group bowl - cost for the meal only will be $5.00. Please contact Jeff and Pam Machacek for more information.
"Rise Up, O Men!" The initial 50 seats reserved for “Rise Up, O Men” have been spoken for but we were able to add another 30 seats to Salem’s block at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse on Sunday, April 29 for those who still want to sign up. Seats can currently be reserved with no commitment. You will have until April 15 to pay or cancel. The sign-up is available at the Welcome Center. You can indicate if you prefer or need to ride in the bus, need a ride to and from your home to Salem, or if you would be willing to provide a carpool. The buffet starts at 4pm followed by a 5:15pm pre-show, and 5:45pmshow. The group rate of $47.75 includes the 5 entrée buffet, show, tax, and gratuity. Ages 4-10 are $28.50 and ages 11-18 are $29.50. Salem will sit at tables of 2-6 in close proximity. Kris Griffith will be at the Welcome Center between services starting this Sunday to collect payment. Please make checks payable to “Salem Lutheran Church” with “Rise Up, O Men” in the memo line. Anyone who pays now but then needs to cancel before April 15 will receive a refund.
Questions? Contact Kris Griffith at 309-370-2336 or [email protected].
DISCIPLESHIP
First Communion Classes First Communion classes for children third grade and older will be held on Saturday, March 17 and Saturday, March 24, from 9am-10:30am at Salem; First Communion will take place on Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 7pm. Interested families should contact Pastor Elise.
ACT Now: Racial Justice March The National Council of Churches invites you to ACT Now to End Racism. Join Christians from Illinois in a bus ride from Springfield to Washington, D.C. for a march on April 4. Join the clarion call to heal the soul of the nation as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination. To register and for more information please visit: www.rally2endracism.org. If you plan to attend, please let Pastor Elise know.
Lost and Forgotten Items Have you misplaced a scarf, glove or other clothing item? Please check out the Lost and Found area near the kitchen. Also if you have generously provided a meal and have not picked up your dish please retrieve it from the kitchen. Thank you! Unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be donated to the Church Mouse after April 2.
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PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 25 WORSHIP: 8AM & 10:45AM
MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 29 WORSHIP: 7PM
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30 THE WAY OF THE CROSS & FAMILY LUNCH: 10:30AM WORSHIP: 7PM
-EASTER SUNDAYEASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1
WORSHIP: NEW TIMES! - 7AM & 9:30AM
EASTER BREAKFAST: 8AM-9:15AM EASTER EGG HUNT: 10:30AM
(immediately after 9:30am worship)
Weekly News from Salem Lutheran Church
Volume 72, Number 10
UPDATE FROM THE
Facility Design Team In September 2016, as part of Salem’s Mission Assessment plan, a team was charged by the Salem council to work toward needed updates to the Salem building. Over the next twelve months the Facility Design Team (FDT) interviewed three architectural firms and partnered with Miller Architects & Builders to assess needs and priorities. In September 2017, the Salem council accepted a schematic design (a preliminary concept) from the FDT and proposed moving ahead with the congregation’s approval. A congregational meeting was held in October 2017, and affirmed the plan for updating, improving and expanding Salem’s church building and preliminary project budget. Due to budget issues, the council decided to postpone the beginning of any capital campaign work until 2018. The FDT is now in the process of interviewing three fundraising firms to guide Salem through a capital campaign. The FDT expects to recommend a firm to the Salem council at its April meeting; if the council approves moving forward, a capital campaign would begin at a time under advisement of the fundraiser. The Facility Design Team members are Tim Hickey and Jerry Snyder, cochairs; Scott Faulkner, Regg Glawe, Terri Gustafson, Rick Lambie, Rick O’Connor, Helene Peterson, and Pastor Elise Rothfusz.
Faith
IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Pastor's Page Page 2 Prayer Request Page 3 This Week Page 3 Preschool Openings Page 3 Coffee Cakes Page 3 Beatitudes Page 4 Housing Proposal Page 4 Easter Flowers Page 5 Financial Stats Page 6 Lenten Discipleship Opportunities Page 7 Scotch Doubles Page 7 "Rise Up, O Men" Page 7 First Communion Page 8 Holy Week and Easter
Worship With Us! Sundays
8:00am and 10:45am
Lenten Midweek Worship Come explore themes of living into your Baptism each Wednesday during Lent with worship at 11am and 7pm.
Education Hour 9:15am nursery provided www.salemofpeoria.com
2 Salem Lutheran Church • The Bugle
Reflecting during Lent
Pastor’s Page
As we continue our journey through Lent, dwelling more deeply in Christ’s call for us to follow him, walk with him, and die with him (and die to ourselves), I offer this poem for your reflection.
Imperatives (Part 2 of Mysteries of the Incarnation) By Kathleen Norris (1995) Look at the birds Consider the lilies Drink ye all of it
Office Email: [email protected] Pastor Elise Rothfusz
Ask Seek Knock Enter by the narrow gate Do not be anxious Judge not; do not give dogs what is holy Go: be it done for you Do not be afraid Maiden, arise Young man, I say, arise
Meghan Peterson, Editor [email protected]
The Bugle is published by Salem Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1700 W. War Memorial Dr. Peoria, Illinois 61614-6724 phone: (309) 688-9212 fax: (309) 688-9266
Love Forgive Remember me
Please pray for • Students at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School • The men and women of our armed forces • Midwest Food Bank • Children of Guatemala • Natalee Arff • Bryan Baker (Tammy Lott's brother-in-law) • Barb (friend of Melissa Metternich) • Ruby Chelgren and Family • Jack Grant, Jr. • Keith Grimm • Frank Hernandez • Ron Hipple • Amy Hoffman • Jean Huprich and family
Jill Goldhammer, Deacon of Children, Youth and Family Ministries [email protected]
Deadline for copy is Tuesdays at 12:00pm in the church office.
Stretch out your hand Stand up, be still Rise, let us be going …
Prayer Requests
Elise Rothfusz, Interim Senior Pastor [email protected]
Published Weekly • Jill • Helen Johnson (mother of Joan Creager) • Maddie Martin • Richard Mikkelson • Sammy Pasco • Dr. Rick O'Connor • Mary Rothfusz • Becky Russell • Tia and her family grieving with the loss of their daughter Taylor • Tom • Theresa • Cindy Turner • Tyth going through chemo • Baby Walter • Mary Ann Welch • Jean and Frank Yancick
Periodicals Postage Paid at Peoria, IL 61601 Annual Subscription $10.00 POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Salem Lutheran Church, 1700 W. War Memorial Dr., Peoria, IL 61614-6724 Worship Attendance for: Sunday, March 4: 188 The Bugle deadline for the March 16 edition is Tuesday, March 12 at noon. Pastoral Emergency Number: In case of emergency a pastor is available at: 309-679-7708
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES
Coffee Cake Fundraiser, Mar. 11 Between services on Sunday, March 11, there will be a coffee cake samples provided by Dave's Coffee Cake. The Salem Youth and other Northern Conference congregations will be selling Dave's Coffee Cake for their March fundraiser for the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. Come and sample the coffee cakes before you place your order!
Studying the Beatitudes, Mar. 18 Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 18 for Sunday School’s "Studying the Beatitudes." It’s Family Sunday School — everyone is invited! We will meet in the Social Hall at 9:15am and have opening time together and then have fun learning more about the Beatitudes with hands on activities at stations all over the church. Don’t miss it!
THIS WEEK SUN., MAR 11 8AM & 10:45AM - Worship SUN., MAR 11: 9:15AM Education Hour SUN., MAR 11: 9:15AM Coffee Cake Sampler MON., MAR 12: 9:30AM TOPS Meeting TUES., MAR 13: 8:30AM Northern Conference Prof. Mtg TUES., MAR 13: 9:30AM Anna/Esther Circle TUES., MAR 13: 1:30PM Staff Meeting TUES., MAR 13: 6:30PM Naomi Circle TUES., MAR 13: 7PM Outreach Meeting TUES., MAR 13: 7:30PM Education Meeting WED., MAR 14: 8AM Men's Prayer Breakfast WED., MAR 14: 9:30AM Quilters WED., MAR 14: 11AM Lenten Worship and Lunch WED., MAR 14: 6PM Lenten Soup Supper WED., MAR 14: 7PM Lenten Worship WED., MAR 14: 8PM Serendipity THURS., MAR 15: 9:30AM Bible Study THURS., MAR 15: 1PM CYF Meeting THURS., MAR 15: 6PM Sanctuary Bells THURS., MAR 15: 7PM Sanctuary Choir SAT., MAR 17: 9AM First Communion Class SUN., MAR 18 Thomas Jefferson Sunday Family Sunday School 8AM & 10:45AM - Worship SUN., MAR 18: 9:15AM Education Hour
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“Meadowbrook Place” Housing Proposal A couple weeks ago, word came out about a potential multi-family housing complex to be located west of Salem. Pastor Elise and four others met with Christine Kahl, the CEO of the nonprofit South Side Office of Concern last week, and then about thirteen Salem members attending a public forum about this proposal. Here are some helpful things to know:
• This proposal is only in the initial stages. Currently applications are being made for funding to buy the land; this includes environmental studies. Once initial applications are approved, the proposal would come to the city for approval.
• The complex would be affordable housing, with different tiers of income levels. It is not section 8 housing; the proposal is not associated with the Peoria Housing Authority.
• Applicants would be screened and background checked; residents would be leaseholders; Landlord-Tenant laws apply. Property would be owned by South Side Office of Concern and managed by Robert Cottingham Property Management Company.
South Side Office of Concern’s mission is to help provide housing for underserved populations; in this case they are filling a need for affordable housing. Read more about their work at www.ssocpeoria.org.
DISCIPLESHIP
Easter Flowers
Let’s beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Have you ordered your spring flowers for Salem’s Easter celebration? The flowers in this Garden of Remembrance and Faith can be given in memory and/or honor of loved ones and their names will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Flowers are $12.50 each. Flower forms are located in the pews and should be returned to the church office by March 25.
Easter Flowers Delivery for Homebound Members There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center if you are able to deliver Easter flowers to our homebound members. Delivery will be Easter afternoon.
Way of the Cross and Family Lunch, Mar. 30 Children and families will follow along as our Faith for Life students trace the footsteps of Jesus on Good Friday, March 30 at 10:30am. Lunch follows the program. Invite your friends and neighbors to this annual tradition!
Let Easter Breakfast Be Meaningful!
Easter Breakfast will be provided by the Salem Churchmen on Easter Sunday in between worship services from 8am-9:15am (please note Easter Sunday worship times have been changed to 7am and 9:30am.) You are invited to enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, coffee cakes, juice and milk. A free will offering will be taken for Kappa Chi;s summer trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston and Leadership Lab. Tickets are available to purchase at the Welcome Center for $10/person or $25/family.
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed The congregation is encouraged to donate candy or small toys that fit in plastic eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt (on April 1 following 9:30am service.) There is a box for such items at the Welcome Center from now through Easter weekend. Thank you for your help!
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Salem’s Financial Stats & Facts Month of January, 2018 General Fund Income Expenses Net Income (Loss)
Budget $68,382 $49,361 $19,021
Actual $60,351 $53,924 $6,427
Difference ($8,031) ($4,563)
Month of February, 2018 General Fund Income Expenses Net Income (Loss)
Budget $49,002 $49,361 ($359)
Actual $43,399 $44,247 ($848)
Difference ($5,603) $5,114
Year-to-Date, 2018 General Fund Income Expenses Net Income (Loss)
Budget $117,383 $98,721 $18,662
Actual $103,750 $98,171 $5,579
Average Weekly Worship Attendance January 2018 204 January 2017 195
February 2018 205 February 2017 233
Difference ($13,633) $250
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Salem to serve at Loaves and Fish, Sat., March 24 Loaves and Fish is a weekly feeding ministry providing a free hot meal, food pantry, worship services, educational assistance, clothing room and medial clinic to those in need each Saturday morning. Begun in 1994, Loaves and Fish is a ministry of First United Methodist Church located in downtown Peoria and serves from 250-375 guests weekly. The Loaves and Fish program operates every Saturday morning, 52 weeks per year, and depends upon a great many volunteers from the community. Salem has enjoyed volunteering at Loaves and Fish many times in the past and is excited to have another opportunity to partner with this wonderful ministry on Saturday, March 24 from 9:30am – 1:30pm. The Salem Churchmen are coordinating this cross-generational volunteer opportunity and the entire congregation is invited to volunteer. Faith for Life and Kappa Chi students will be participating; families are encouraged to come along. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Leo Vandervlugt at [email protected] or 309-657-7122 with questions. The Salem bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:15am or you can meet us at First United Methodist Church, 116 NE Perry Avenue at 9:30am. Please indicate at the Welcome Center if you will be riding the bus.
Take on a Lenten Discipline & Serve Your Community! In March, we will be collecting specific food items each week: March 11 – Canned fruits and vegetables March 18 – Canned soup March 25 – Canned meat Help fill the food pantry at Bethel United Methodist. You may also make a monetary donation toward the purchase of food. Envelopes are available in the Narthex or Welcome Center, or you may write “Bethel Food Pantry” in the memo line of your check. At Easter we will together shout “Alleluia” for the risen Christ and for the generosity that Salem provides for those whom Jesus loves.
Thrivent Financial Informational Meeting, Mar. 13 Are you a Thrivent Financial member who has used, or is interested in using a Thrivent Action Team Grant? Maybe you are not a member, but are interested in knowing more about these grants and how they work. Come join us at Salem on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30pm in the lounge. Alexandria Lamprecht from Thrivent Financial will be there to explain the process of applying for a Thrivent Action Team card, ways to use them, and any other questions the group has about these grants and Thrivent. Treats will be provided by Thrivent as Alex wishes to thank members at Salem for creating great service opportunities with the use of the Thrivent Action Team cards. If you are interested in attending, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Kelly Brinkman at [email protected].
Thomas Jefferson Sunday, Mar. 18 The Outreach Committee is excited to let the congregation know that our adopt-a-school partner, Thomas Jefferson Primary School, will be highlighted on Sunday, March 18. During the services we will share with the congregation the Salem projects that are presently supporting the school. Student art from Thomas Jefferson will be displayed at church, and photos and additional information will be on the bulletin board in the Welcome Center. Donations are Needed for Staff Appreciation On Monday, March 19, the Outreach Committee is hosting a Staff Appreciation Dessert/Fresh Fruit Bar at the school. Non-refrigerated desserts (cookies, brownies, sheet cake, muffins, bars, or cupcakes) will be served along with fresh fruit. There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center for anyone who is interested in donating. The baked goods can be left in the kitchen on Sunday, March 18. Thank you for signing up to donate baked goods.
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FELLOWSHIP
Scotch Doubles Bowling Event It's that time of year again for the annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Event so keep your calendar open for March 24. Dinner will be at church at 5:30pm, and then bowling will be at Landmark Lanes starting at 6:45pm-7pm. Please sign-up at the Welcome Center by March 18. Cost is $10/per person which includes the meal, three games of bowling and shoe rental. If you are unable to bowl for some reason, you are still welcome to come to dinner and then watch the rest of the group bowl - cost for the meal only will be $5.00. Please contact Jeff and Pam Machacek for more information.
"Rise Up, O Men!" The initial 50 seats reserved for “Rise Up, O Men” have been spoken for but we were able to add another 30 seats to Salem’s block at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse on Sunday, April 29 for those who still want to sign up. Seats can currently be reserved with no commitment. You will have until April 15 to pay or cancel. The sign-up is available at the Welcome Center. You can indicate if you prefer or need to ride in the bus, need a ride to and from your home to Salem, or if you would be willing to provide a carpool. The buffet starts at 4pm followed by a 5:15pm pre-show, and 5:45pmshow. The group rate of $47.75 includes the 5 entrée buffet, show, tax, and gratuity. Ages 4-10 are $28.50 and ages 11-18 are $29.50. Salem will sit at tables of 2-6 in close proximity. Kris Griffith will be at the Welcome Center between services starting this Sunday to collect payment. Please make checks payable to “Salem Lutheran Church” with “Rise Up, O Men” in the memo line. Anyone who pays now but then needs to cancel before April 15 will receive a refund.
Questions? Contact Kris Griffith at 309-370-2336 or [email protected].
DISCIPLESHIP
First Communion Classes First Communion classes for children third grade and older will be held on Saturday, March 17 and Saturday, March 24, from 9am-10:30am at Salem; First Communion will take place on Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 7pm. Interested families should contact Pastor Elise.
ACT Now: Racial Justice March The National Council of Churches invites you to ACT Now to End Racism. Join Christians from Illinois in a bus ride from Springfield to Washington, D.C. for a march on April 4. Join the clarion call to heal the soul of the nation as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination. To register and for more information please visit: www.rally2endracism.org. If you plan to attend, please let Pastor Elise know.
Lost and Forgotten Items Have you misplaced a scarf, glove or other clothing item? Please check out the Lost and Found area near the kitchen. Also if you have generously provided a meal and have not picked up your dish please retrieve it from the kitchen. Thank you! Unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be donated to the Church Mouse after April 2.
The Bugle USPS 477-460
1700 W. War Memorial Dr. • Peoria, IL 61614-6724
o l H y W e t a e r e k b a e n l d e C Easter at Salem - H O LY W E E K -
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 25 WORSHIP: 8AM & 10:45AM
MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 29 WORSHIP: 7PM
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30 THE WAY OF THE CROSS & FAMILY LUNCH: 10:30AM WORSHIP: 7PM
-EASTER SUNDAYEASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1
WORSHIP: NEW TIMES! - 7AM & 9:30AM
EASTER BREAKFAST: 8AM-9:15AM EASTER EGG HUNT: 10:30AM
(immediately after 9:30am worship)
