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Epiphahy Sunday
Youth Quake 2019
February is Black History month, a month that encourages us to pay closer a en on to the voices of non‐white individuals in our public discourse and to seek out the stories of African Americans who have contributed to our society. Sta s cally, the ELCA is one of the whitest denomina ons in the country. But it is important to note that there have been black Lutherans in this country for over 350 years, much longer than many of our European ancestors who immigrated. Although there are many unknown saints whose stories are lost to us, there are some giants of the Lutheran movement in North America that we celebrate. We remember Jehu Jones who, before the Civil War and the end of slavery, organized Lutheran congrega ons around Pennsylvania, and worked to unite freed black ci zens to pe on for civil rights. Rev. Jones is celebrated on the Lutheran Calendar of Saints every year on November 24. Then there is Daniel Payne who was educated at Ge ysburg Seminary and became an influen al Bishop of the African American Episcopal Church and founder of Wilberforce University. And Rosa Young who is considered the mother of black Lutheranism in Alabama. A er wri ng Booker T. Washington for monetary support for her schools, he suggested she write the “Lutherans of St. Louis” for help. With the help of the LCMS church, she founded the Alabama Lutheran Academy, now the Concordia College of Selma. These are but three brief examples. At LSTC, I have had the privilege of being educated by brilliant African American Lutheran professors. Among these are Dr. Richard Perry, Dr. Pete Pero, and Dr. Cheryl Pero; all influen al Lutheran theologians of our me worth reading. So, this month, I encourage you to seek out African American perspec ves, make them regular parts of your theological and general reading all year around. The Body of Christ is beau ful in its diversity and we are more for engaging that diversity in all its splendor.
Pastor Preston
Introducing . . . Salem 2019 Children’s Musical: The Star Factor Many Gifts, One Voice To be Presented Saturday April 27 - 5:00 pm Sunday April 28 - 10:30 am
Books/CDs available soon from Carla Vanatta [email protected] 815-895-8521
Auditions Wednesday, February 13 - 5:30 - 6:30 pm Sunday Rehearsals - February 17 - April 14 Noon - 1:15 pm *BYO Lunches - 11:40 after worship Wednesday Rehearsals - 6:00-6:30 pm [ 2nd half of Children’s Choir rehearsals 2/20 - 4-24 and full hour 5:30-6:30 April 17 & 24]
The setting is Camp Heart & Soul, a summer arts camp featuring a talent showcase with an exciting twist: the showcase winner earns the opportunity to compete on a national TV show! Competition sets in til the would-be stars learn the value of being a part of the Body of Christ where each person has a special and unique role to play.
Praying Our Way thru Lent: Genoa Prayer Bead Workshops
A Bead and a Prayer workshop helps and Salem you assemble your prayer beads within a gathering of Christians and introduces the history and practice of praying with beads using our God-given senses of touch and sight. You can then sign up for an optional 4-week Bible study at either location introducing prayer beads as a tool for connecting with God. Each study session includes a scripture passage, weekly reading, prayer bead experience, and reflection questions. Please register at the Salem display, at the Genoa Intersections or Salem websites: www.genoaintersections.org or www.slcsycamore.org or look for the event soon on the Genoa Intersections Facebook page to reserve your book and materials. Prayer Bead Workshops Offered at TWO times and Locations: (come to either one) Saturday, February 23 10:00 am – Noon 599 Pearson Dr. Genoa, IL Sunday, February 24 2:00-4:00 pm Chapel Lounge Salem Lutheran Church 1145 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL
Book Cost: $9.00 Prayer Bead Kits available from $12-$20 or you may bring your Carla Vanatta, Deacon own beads – see website [email protected] for sizes and materials [email protected] needed.
Become a STAR and help sponsor Salem Spring Children’s Musical as a Music Patron! 20 donors sought @ $20 Watch for our Display soon in the Narthex.
Gifts may be given in honor or in memory of someone. Kids Grades K-5 and up invited. Books and rehearsal CDs available. Auditions for Speaking Parts/Solos are Wednesday, February 13 - 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. Sunday rehearsals begin February 17 - Noon - 1:15 p.m. with a BYO lunch at 11:40 a.m. in Chapel Lounge/Sanctuary. Wednesday rehearsals 6:00-6:30 p.m. begin February 20 in the Choir Room. Musical presented 5:00 Saturday, April 27 and 10:30 Sunday, April 28. Contact Carla Vanatta 815-895-8521 or [email protected]
ESL (English as a Second Language) will be offered at Salem on Wednesdays from 6:30‐7:30 p.m. There is no cost and it is open to anyone hoping to learn how to speak, understand, and/or write English. Speakers of all languages welcome. The teacher speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Please come for Salem GRACE FAMILY WORSHIP
Sunday, February 17 - 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall
[Please bring fruit, baked goods, juice or milk to share] Family Worship led by Salem Beginner/Pre K Students And Families
Make or Buy or Both?? We hope you’ll join us no matter what!
Confirmation’s Annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner & Cake Auction Tuesday, March 5 Dinner at 6:00 pm Auction begins at 7:00 pm Cake Categories: God’s Creations Literary Wonders Games/Sports Salem’s Favorites TV/Movies Delicious-ness (aka Food) All are welcome and encouraged to join us for an evening of fellowship and fun. Suggested dinner donation of $5/person, $20/family maximum. Simply Giving Consider moving to an electronic means of sharing your offering. Simply Giving forms are available on the credenza in the Narthex. Please return the completed form to the office in the envelope July 8 — 12th provided. Like / Follow us on Facebook
Salem's “Food Basket” Challenge 2019 January 12/13 - March 2/3, 2019 One family each week in each worship service donates a bushel Challenge basket full of food and challenges another family to do the same the following week at that same worship service — raising awareness and engagement both with the Food Pantry and Salem’s core value of hospitality. Each weekend six families will be involved. This is a “Food Raiser” to help DeKalb County families that need Salem’s Food Pantry.
Thank You
Dear Salem Members, Dear Salem, Thank you so much for the Thank you for the beautiful beautiful red poinsettia poinsettia I received after delivered to me by Julie Christmas. Also, thanks to Sue Cutshaw. It’s a cheerful, Pfund of the Altar Guild for bright spot in my family room, delivering it to me. and I’m enjoying it everyday. Blessings, Special thanks to all who Kahla Jo Gilliland contributed the holiday flowers and to those who delivered March them. God’s blessings to each and everyone as “we seek to live Christ’s love together.” Sincerely, Verna Ehlers February 15
Youth Lock In The youth have begged and begged and finally we have given in, we will be having a lock in Friday, March 1 ‐ 7:00 pm to Saturday, March 2 ‐ 7:00 am. This event is for middle and high school youth. Any youth interested in a ending, or any adult interested in chaperoning part of the night, should contact Nicole: [email protected]
3rd through 5th Grade Retreat Salem youth (and chaperones) will be a ending the BYG retreat at LOMC. BYG or Building Youth Groups is a retreat for third through fi h graders designed to build and strengthen youth groups. Ac vi es include Bible study, worship, games, campfire, hiking, teambuilding, and so much more! The group will leave Salem at 6:00 pm Friday, March 22 and return at 5:00 pm Saturday, March 23. The cost of the trip is $35. Anyone who is interested should contact Nicole: [email protected]
Personal Hygiene Collection Drive Donations accepted until February 15.
Look for the dona on box in the Narthex. All items collected will be distributed countywide to local Food Pantries. Recommended Items: Shampoo/Condi oner Chaps ck Soap / Shower Gel Combs / Brushes Tampons / Pads Lo on Deodorant Baby Wipes Hand Sani zer This is part of a bigger Emergency Preparedness exercise to simulate receiving in of supplies from the Strategic Na onal Stockpile. When this is ini ated for a Disaster, the Health Department has to be prepared to receive the supplies, sort, inventory, and then push out to set loca ons. These loca ons (called Point of Distribu on or POD) would then distribute the materials (usually would be talking medica ons) to their popula on (i.e., Nursing Home residents) and the Health Department would be distribu ng to the public. The supplies will be the DeKalb County food pantries. We are focusing on collec ng mostly regular sized items, although travel sized items will not be turned away. We are encouraging people to shop at the dollar stores because the value for the money is fantas c. Items of each type of product can be purchased from the dollar store - great way to provide more product! Personal Care Products were chosen because the food pantries have an affordable avenue to their food supplies; however, personal hygiene products are not supplied by any other means other than donations and these items are "gold" to the food pantries. For questions call 815/748-2435 or email [email protected]
20/20 — A Vision for Mission In 2020, Salem will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. Volunteers have joined together as a team to plan for celebra ons throughout 2019 and 2020. You can also be a part! The team will need volunteers to help plan and carry out a specific event. You can pick out the event that most interests you. The events begin in April of 2019. Here is just a sampling of tenta ve plans: April 6/7, 2019 . . . 150th Anniversary Kick‐Off Weekend. Puppets: “Altar Guild Ladies” / Surprise gi ! / Potluck (Adult Tickets $5.00). June 8, 2019 . . . Church Homecoming for former Pastors and Staff / “Good Ol’ Days” Tent Revival / Picnic / Visit to Old North Grove School / Gospel Choir / Bonfire. October 27, 2019 . . . Pumpkinfest Float or par cipa on in the Parade / “Trunk or Treat” with Photo Op. January 11/12, 2020 . . . Oral History “I Remember When.” Oral histories done in 25‐50 year increments / Costumes / Video / Old Liturgies. April 4/5, 2010 . . . Bishop Clements to Preach at Salem / Celebra on Dinner. Look for: Save the Date Cards Photo Displays Banners Picture Directory (started in 2019) Carillon Concert Bap sms using the font from Old Salem Video to present at Synod Assembly in 2020 Volunteers are needed to help with all. Please call the office to let us know what you would like to help with or speak with a team member: Dennis & Wanda Sabin / Judy Milroy / Chris Lewis Bob & Phyllis Johnson / Pa Beamsley / Sue Herrmann Carole Lichty / Jan Holland / Larry Schlawin Diane Lundbeck / Brandon Graves / Sue McMillan Phil & Stacy Klein / Carla Vana a / Pastor Preston
2018 Annual Mee ng Elec on Results January 20, 2019 Council Members — 3‐Year Terms Melissa Buys Ken Reinhardt Andrew Rex Jenny Ruff Trust Fund — 5‐Year Term
Steve LeVrouw Trust Fund — 2‐Year Term Dave Benson Synod Assembly Representa ves — Brandon Graves Kathy Vickers Ken Reinhardt Andrew Rex Nomina ng Commi ee Jenny Dieckman Vic Diehl Tammy Riebe Henrie a Milner (2 Commi ee Members to be appointed by Council) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Confirma on students will be collec ng gently worn shoes of all shapes and sizes during the Lenten season to be donated to Share Your Soles. Please deposit your dona ons in one of the boxes that can be found in the narthex and downstairs by the Sunday school doors, and by the stairs that lead downstairs, beginning Ash Wednesday. Share Your Soles Mission To provide gently worn / new shoes to those in the greatest of need around the world. Share Your Soles has brought over three million pairs of shoes to desperately impoverished families throughout the world. Their program has helped those living on Na ve American Reserva ons and in the Appalachia’s, as well as India, Ecuador, Peru, Hai , Sri Lanka, Uganda, Cameroon, Nicaragua, Kenya, and Sierra Leone. They are also very ac ve in disaster relief and No Boundaries. No Borders.
February
Birthday GreeƟngs to the following Salem members celebraƟng life for 65 years or more!
03 George Holland 15 Karen Foley 03 Marlene Murphy 16 Jim Peterson 07 Chris ne Pedersen 17 Sylvia Higgins 08 Billy Johnson 19 Bill Bergeson 11 Steve Woodrick 22 Maryann Bross 13 Douglas Anderson 23 Jim Modglin 13 Elizabeth Mueller 24 Paul Simonson 14 Verna Ehlers 26 Jean Smith 14 Joan Graves 27 Barbara Makela 14 Sonja Haeffner 28 Tom Fewell
Anniversary Blessings to the following Salem couples celebraƟng wedding anniversaries of 25 years or more.
03 Eldon & Janet Cullison 57 yrs. 07 Robert & Susan McMillan 49 yrs. 11 Guy & Debbie Hurbus 41 yrs. 22 Mark & Sherry Johnson 32 yrs. 23 Steve & Lauranna Gones 36 yrs.
A merry heart does good, like medicine. - Proverbs 17:22 -
Thank You
Dear Salem, A Music Thank You, Thank you for all you do! Special gifts to purchase new One of our favorite Christmas music can be given in honor traditions is attending the or memory of someone and are candlelight Christmas Eve called Singing or Ringing service with my parents - Memorials. When these pieces Bob & Norma Wildenradt. are shared in worship the first We thoroughly enjoyed this time, the donor/honoree is year’s beautiful service. acknowledged in the bulletin. Thank you! We appreciate these recent Sharon & Carl Henke gifts: In memory of Janette Jones and Wayne Schmidt by Jim and Sharon Modglin, Salem Confirmation Students, and gifts in honor of Sounds of Our Kinder class wanted to say Grace Bells and in memory of thank you so much for the Linda Nelson by Carla & Ron weighted blankets! We use Vanatta. them daily and they have been We also combined some small so helpful in keeping our bodies balances left from the Carillon still and focused during carpet project, handbells, and general time. We appreciate your Creative Arts gifts to add kindness and the time in two small handbells, F# & G, making these. Thank you! to complete the top end of Mrs. Corral our 4 octaves of handbells. These notes are used quite frequently in bell music and we have never had them to play so the bell ringers are excited! Many thanks, Carla & Ron Vanatta, Salem Creative Arts
Thank You
Hello, Sometimes a Simple Thank You, My family and I attended Grace and peace to you my Christmas services this year for brothers and sisters in Jesus the first time at your church. Christ at Salem Lutheran It was a lovely evening and we Church, my church home away enjoyed it very much. We came from my church home. What a on a referral from the Holtz pleasure it was to again attend (Nick & Tina) Family; they are your 10:00 pm Christmas Eve neighbors and recommended service. As always, I was filled your church to us. We were with awe and amazement at happy they did! the beauty of that service in I did get an email from a celebration of Our Lord’s birth. 'Cassandra W' and she left us a Thank you to the staff and the nice loaf of cinnamon bread volunteers for all your many today in our mailbox, along with hours of faithful work to put that a card that had this email on it. service together. You filled my I wanted to thank her but could heart with the Spirit of God’s not find her original email. loving joy. Thank you for the presence of your witness of Could you please pass along God’s grace in our community. our grateful thanks? That was a You are truly embracing: very welcoming gesture and we “God’s work, Our hands.” appreciate it a lot. Such a nice I’m eagerly awaiting the time gesture, and rare in the world when I can worship with you today. again soon. Sincerely, With the loving joy of Christ, Susie Jenke & Family Steven Latimer
Remember to sign up your family or group to sponsor a Lenten Soup Supper! March 13 / March 20 - Benson Soup Supper March 27 / April 3 / April 10
January Council Highlights
No Council Mee ng in January.
Parish Records
Birth . . . Adleigh Rose Milroy on December 27 in Beaumont, TX. Her parents are Patrick & Rachel Milroy. Salem grandparents are Dan & Judy Milroy. Prayers . . . for the family Salem member, Mark Dienst at his death on January 9. . . . for the family of former Salem member, Linda Nelson, who died on January 10. . . . for the family of Pastor Preston and Wesley at the death of Pastor’s cousin, Sco Keller. Baptized . . . at the 5:00 service on January 19 ‐ Thomas Allen Krause, Jr. His sponsor is his wife, Ashley and Alexia Grace Krause, Taylor Marie Krause, Lia Paige Krause, and Lily Sophia Krause. Their parents are Thomas & Ashley Krause. Their sponsors are Mike & Jann Gingrich. Welcome to Salem!
Transforma on Through Rhythm Sunday, February 24 ‐ 2:00 pm Egyp an Theatre ‐ DeKalb Admission is Free, dona ons appreciated. 100% of concert proceeds benefit Knysna Sedgefield Hospice, Knysna, South Africa. Featuring the DeKalb High School, NIU, and Harambee African Percussion Ensembles. For more informa on call: Northwestern Medicine Hospice DeKalb (815/756‐3000.
SALEM STAFF Pastor: Rev. Preston C. Fields Deacon: Carla Y. Vanatta Organist: Ron Vanatta Office Secretary: (Office Hours - Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm) Susan McMillan Financial Secretary: Connie C. Brown Part-Time Secretary: Lynn Buckner Nursery Attendant: (Sunday Mornings) Katy Kingren Youth Leader: Nicole (Erickson) Judkins
Congregational Council - 2019 President: Cindy Graves (815-593-0957) Vice President: Ken Reinhardt (815-895-6724) Secretary: Sue Hermann (815-751-6741) Treasurer: Brandon Johnson (765-337-7997) Melissa Buys Cindy Graves Sue Herrmann Claudia Hoffman Lisa Hohlfeld Brandon Johnson Katy Kingren Ken Reinhardt Andrew Rex Jenny Ruff Wanda Sabin Steve Worley Carla Vanatta, Deacon Rev. Preston Fields Please Note: All Council Members can be reached via e-mail using the following format: [email protected] Please feel free to share your joys and concerns with Salem’s Officers or with any Council or Staff Member.
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SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Financial Summary Twelve months ended 12/31/18 2017 2018 2018 ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BEGINNING CASH BALANCE 1-Jan-18 $500 $5,380
RECEIPTS Envelope Offerings $334,268 $350,000 $315,519 Loose Offerings $14,744 $15,000 $15,321 Festival Offerings $11,494 $10,400 $12,014 Christian Education $1,001 $1,150 $895 General Income $7,187 $3,850 $21,194 Non-budget Benevolence $5,744 $0 $5,346 Non-budget Income $342 $0 $0 SUBTOTAL RECEIPTS $374,780 $380,400 $370,289
EXPENSES FOR ELCA MISSION & MINISTRIES Northern Illinois Synod Mission Support $20,900 $24,500 $14,335 Add'tl. NI Synod Mission Support-Members $530 $0 $530 Other Mission Support $4,668 $0 $4,816 Assistance $176 $400 $428 PARISH LEADERSHIP Salaries for Pastor and Staff $179,034 $162,356 $151,466 Benefits and Allowances $71,837 $132,705 $106,349 PROGRAM COSTS Worship and Music $6,530 $6,850 $4,844 Christian Education $4,803 $9,295 $7,961 Service $0 $0 $0 Witness $864 $1,875 $753 Stewardship $701 $750 $73 Global Missions $0 $0 $0 Call Committee $1,505 $3,600 $272 FACILITY COSTS Insurance $7,011 $8,000 $7,036 Utilities $24,564 $24,300 $24,482 Maintenance $21,303 $26,560 $21,088 ADMINISTRATION Office Supplies and Postage $8,290 $8,100 $6,790 Background Checks $976 $500 $654 Miscellaneous $9,831 $6,700 $7,145 Technology Expense $8,395 $11,900 $11,632 Non-budget Expenses $342 $0 $0 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES $372,259 $428,391 $370,655
OPERATING CASH FLOW $2,520 ($366)
BORROW FROM/(ADD) TO RESERVES $2,360 $0 OTHER SOURCES/(USES) $0 $90
ENDING CASH BALANCE 31-Dec-18 $5,380 $5,104
Brandon Johnson, Treasurer Connie C. Brown, Financial Secretary Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Food Pantry Work Day
February 5:00 pm Worship
3 4th Sunday After Epiphany 4 5 Food Pantry Open 6 Food Pantry Open 7 Food Pantry Open 8 9 Food Pantry Work Day 8:00 am Worship 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 9:15 am Educa on Hour 10:00 am Staff Mee ng 11:30 am Lunch & Learn ‐ C.L. 10:00 am Faith Journal 9:15 am Holy Grounds 9:15 am Bibles & Breakfast Bites 5:30 pm Children’s Choir Workshop ‐ C.L.
10:30 am Worship 6:00 pm Grace Place Meal 6:30 pm ESL Class
11:30 am 150th Anniversary 6:00 pm AA Mee ng 6:30 pm ALL MINISTRY 6:30 pm Confirma on ‐ Romans Commi ee Mee ng ‐ C.L. 6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #2810 TEAM NIGHT 7:00 pm Celebra on Voices 7:30 pm Sounds of Grace Bells 5:00 pm Worship
10 5th Sunday After Epiphany 11 12 Food Pantry Open 13 Food Pantry Open 14 Food Pantry Open 15 16 Food Pantry Work Day Blood Pressure Checks 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am
Home Communion Lincoln’s Birthday 10:00 am Staff Mee ng 11:30 am Lunch & Learn ‐ C.L Happy Valentine’s Day 8:00 am Worship 5:30 pm Musical Audi ons 9:15 am Educa on Hour 6:30 pm ESL Class 9:15 am Holy Grounds 6:30 pm Confirma on ‐ 10:30 am Worship 6:00 pm AA Mee ng Service Project 6:15 pm Puppet Praise 11:30 am High School Youth Group 6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #2810 6:00 pm Execu ve Commi ee 7:00 pm Celebra on Voices 7:30 pm Sounds of Grace Bells 5:00 pm Worship
17 6th Sunday After Epiphany 18 19 Food Pantry Open 20 Food Pantry Open 21 Food Pantry Open 22 23 Food Pantry Work Day 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 8:00 am Worship 10:00 am Staff Mee ng 10:00 am Prayer Bead 9:15 am Educa on Hour NE Conference ‐ Richmond 5:30 pm Children’s Choir 11:30 am Lunch & Learn ‐ C.L Workshop ‐ Genoa 9:15 am Holy Grounds 5:00‐8:00 pm Salem Youth 6:00 pm Musical Rehearsal 9:15 am Bibles & Breakfast Bites 10:00 am Faith Journal Fundraiser @ Por llos 6:30 pm ESL Class 10:30 am Worship ‐ GRACE Service Workshop ‐ C.L. (remember your coupon) 6:30 pm AYSO Board ‐ C.L. / Brunch / F.H. 6:30 pm Confirma on ‐ 6:15 pm Puppet Praise 11:45 am Lunch / Musical Rehearsal 6:00 pm AA Mee ng 6:30 pm Parke Victory 4H 1 & 2 Corinthians 7:00 pm Boy Scout Commi ee 3:00 pm Scout Pack #822 ‐ F.H. 6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #2810 7:00 pm COUNCIL 7:00 pm Celebra on Voices 7:30 pm Sounds of Grace Bells 5:00 pm Worship
24 7th Sunday After Epiphany 25 26 Food Pantry Open 27 Food Pantry Open 28 Food Pantry Open 8:00 am Worship 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 9:00‐11:45 am 9:15 am Educa on Hour 9:15 am Holy Grounds 10:00 am Staff Mee ng 11:30 am Lunch & Learn ‐ C.L 10:30 am Worship 5:30 pm Children’s Choir 11:30 am High School Youth Group 6:00 pm Musical Rehearsal 11:45 am Lunch/Musical Rehearsal 6:30 pm ESL Class 2:00 pm Prayer Bead Workshop ‐ 6:30 pm Confirma on ‐ C.L. 6:00 pm AA Mee ng Gala ons 6:15 pm Puppet Praise 3:00 pm Scout Troop #2810 ‐ F.H. 6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop #2810 7:00 pm Celebra on Voices 7:30 pm Sounds of Grace Bells