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Salem Lutheran Church in Delmont Pennsylvania | Est. 1850 | salemdelmont.org

Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all

times. Romans 12:12

Pastor’s Column

Inside2 Pastor’s Page3 Community News4 Worship/Education5Serve/Steward6-10Lent Challenges11Synod Thank You12In Our Prayers13Celebrations14Beyond our Walls15Council Notes &Correspondence

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Disciplines of Lent

Lent begins February fourteenth, Ash Wednesday, and is a solemn call to repentance as we begin our baptismal pilgrimage to the waters of Easter. Lent is a time of repentance, returning to the Lord, our God, and reflecting on the meaning of being washed and welcomed children of God, who have been baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus. Many people’s spiritual devotion and reflection during the 40 days of Lent involves practicing a “discipline.”

There are three classic disciplines of Lent: giving of alms to the poor, fasting and prayer. Many congregations focus on a Lenten mission that will meet the needs of people suffering from poverty or injustice. For example, Salem’s focus for Lent 2018 is Lenten Latrines! (If you have no idea what this means read more on the “We Are Sent” page.) Many congregations, as a way of encouraging more prayer and devotion, schedule midweek services like our Wednesday night worship and soup dinner. Many individuals elect to practice some form of fasting like giving up certain types of rich foods, curbing personal expenses, or living more simply.

By no means do we practice the disciplines of Lent in order to win God’s approval, favor or forgiveness! Rather we choose to practice a discipline of Lent as a reminder of the renewal of life and return to the Lord that baptism calls forth from us! Joined to the death and resurrection

of Jesus Christ in baptism, God graciously gives us forgiveness, salvation and eternal life. A Lenten discipline is practiced as thanksgiving for God’s gift of grace in Jesus Christ! A Lenten discipline is practiced to show solidarity with those who suffer poverty and injustice. A Lenten discipline is practiced as an antidote to self-indulgence.

As I indicated above, we as a congregation will provide some ways you can practice almsgiving, prayer, and fasting this Lent in community (Lenten Latrines, Midweek Lenten Soup Dinner and Worship). But, if you are also looking for ideas to practice individually, go to pages 6-10, where you will discover 5 more ideas. Pick one and go with it. Each one in some way connects to almsgiving, prayer, or fasting.

Blessings on your Lenten journey!

Pastor Kara

Fellowship Hour Immediately following worship Sunday February 4.

Women’s Circle Meeting. We will resume meetings in the Spring. We are continuing our service project “Little Dresses for Africa” during the winter. Please feel free to continue sewing!! If you would like to donate material, your time or would like more information please contact Betty Anderson at 724-468-4719 or Mae Jobe at 724-834-6399.

Men’s Breakfast & Work Day Thursday February 2, 8:30 am at Wagon Wheel.

Pairs & Spares Wednesday February 14, 12 pm at Hoss’s in Murrysville.

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We Are Gathered

God gathers us into the joy of community!

Winter Movie Nights

Come and enjoy the fun of a family friendly movie and snacks in the Sunday school gathering room in Newhouse hall Friday February 16 at7 pm.Please bring your favorite snack to share!If you are unable to attend, make sure to mark your calendar for Friday March 16 at 7 pm.

Youth & Family OutingJoin us Sunday, February 25 at 1 pm at Dave & Busters, 180 E Waterfront Drive in Homestead for an afternoon of friendly game competition and fun!!

All are welcome!! The cost is $5 per person which provides you with a $25 game card. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions please call the church office!!

Festival of Love Family Dinner & EntertainmentBring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of dinner and music by DJ Jason Hollar!

You will dine on spaghetti, tossed salad with choice of dressing, roll and butter. All in the comfort of Newhouse hall Friday February 9. Dinner will be at 6 pm. Please bring your favorite dessert to share!

After dinner, dance to your favorite love songs, big band favorites, todays dance music or sit back enjoy the music and conversation.

Don’t forget your favorite valentine! Visit the craft table and make a special homemade card that cannot be purchased in any store!

We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP by signing up in the social hall or call the office at 724-468-4189.

Bloomin’ Crazy Luncheon The flowers are blooming, Spring is in the air, and Social Ministry invites you to their second Spring luncheon in Newhouse hall on Saturday April 7. Doors open at 11 am and lunch will be served at 12 pm.

You will enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment & a basket auction. Bring your friends and family!!

Tickets can be purchased Sundays after worship beginning in February or in the church office Monday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm.

All proceeds benefit the Compassion Fund.

WorshipWeekly Saturday Worship 6 pm

Weekly Sunday Worship 9:30 amWorship at Wm Penn 2 pm First Sunday of every month

educationWeekly Sunday School immediately following worship at 11 am.Tea ’n’ Talk Every Monday 9 am at Nima Heagy’s home a weekly Bible study. Everyone is welcome!Adult Bible Study Held every Tuesday except the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.

We Are Nourished

God feeds us through worship & learning!

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Confirmation We are studying the New Testament. If you would like to enroll your child please contact Pastor Kara.

The schedule:February 4 February 18March 4 March 18

Lenten Schedule 2018 February 13 Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner

5 - 7 pmFebruary 14 Ash Wednesday Worship

11 am & 7 pmFebruary 21 Soup by Worship & Music at

6 pm & Study at 7 pmFebruary 28 Soup by Christian Ed at

6 pm & Study at 7 pmMarch 7 Soup by Social Ministry at

6 pm & Study at 7 pmMarch 14 Soup by Finance & Property

at 6 pm & Study at 7 pmMarch 21 Soup by Youth & Family &

Evangelism/Stewardship at6 pm & Study at 7 pm

Chancel Choir Wednesdays @ 6 pm

Kyrie Bells Wednesdays @ 7:15 pm

Salem Serves every Tuesday 5 pm (except the first Tuesday)

Property Saturday, February 3, 8 am

Christian Ed Sunday, February 4,immediately following Sunday SchoolWomen of ELCA Board As needed

Social Ministry Tuesday, February 13, 7 pm

Worship & Music Thursday, February 8, 7:30 pm

FinanceMonday, February 5, 7 pm

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God anoints us to serve & steward!

“Little Dresses for Africa”

WELCA is in the midst of a service project. The dresses are made from cotton blend fabric. Samples of the dresses are in the social hall.If you would like to help, donate material, or would like more information please contact Betty Anderson at 724-468-4719 or Mae Jobe at 724-834-6399.

Total miles traveled on our way to Wittenberg is 7172!! We made it to Wittenberg, now we are on our way back to Pittsburgh with

less than 3000 miles to go!Keep up the good work!!

Lenten Long Drop Latrine Project

About 2.5 billion people in our world lack access to adequate sanitation. Without it, diseases spread throughout the water supply and food chain, making people through-out the community, especially children and the elderly, frequently sick. A carefully installed household latrine, along with training in hygiene and maintenance, leads to a healthier, safer community for all.During the 5 weeks of Lent there will be a special collection each Sunday. This gift will support sustainable development projects of ELCA World Hunger.

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Daily Bible Readings for Lent 2018

Ash Wednesday, February 14: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6,16-21Thursday, February 15: Daniel 9:1-14, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 John 1:3-10 Friday, February 16: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Psalm 25:1-10, Daniel 9:15-25aSaturday February 17: Psalm 25:1-10, Psalm 32, Matthew 9:2-13

First Sunday in Lent February 18: Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 103, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15Monday, February 19: Job 4:1-21, Psalm 77, Ephesians 2:1-10Tuesday, February 20: 1 Peter 3:8-18a, Psalm 45, Job 5:8-27Wednesday February 21: Proverbs 30:1-9, Psalm 119:49-72, Matthew 4:1-11Thursday, February 22: Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 3:21-31Friday, February 23: Genesis 16:1-6, Psalm 40, Romans 4:1-12Saturday, February 24: Genesis 16:7-15, Psalm 55, Mark 8:27-30

Second Sunday in Lent February 25: Genesis 17:1-7,15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38Monday, February 26: Genesis 21:1-7, Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45, Hebrews 1:8-12Tuesday, February 27: Genesis 22:1-19, Psalm 61, Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19Wednesday February 28: Jeremiah 30:12-22, Psalm 72, John 12:36-43Thursday, March 1: Exodus 19:1-9a, Psalm 19, 1 Peter 2:4-10Friday, March 2: Exodus 19:9b-15, Psalm 69, Acts 7:30-40Saturday, March 3: Exodus 19:16-25, Psalm 75, Mark 9:2-8

Third Sunday in Lent March 4: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22Monday, March 5: 1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-22, Psalm 84, 1 Corinthians 3:10-23Tuesday, March 6: Hebrews 9:23-28, Psalm 78:1-39, 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19Wednesday, March 7: Ezra 6:1-16, Psalm 82, Mark11:15-19Thursday, March 8: Genesis 9:8-17, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 1:3-6Friday, March 9: Ephesians 1:7-14, Psalm 88, Daniel 12:5-13Saturday, March 10: Numbers 20:22-29, Psalm 87, John 3:1-13

Fourth Sunday in Lent March 11: Ephesians 2:1-10, Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-21Monday, March 12: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 107:1-16, Hebrews 3:1-6Tuesday, March 13: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Psalm 100, Numbers 20:1-13Wednesday, March 14: Isaiah 60:15-22, Psalm 101, John 8:12-20Thursday, March 15: Isaiah 30:15-18, Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 4:1-13Friday, March 16: Exodus 30:1-10, Psalm 107:33-43, Hebrews 4:15-5:4Saturday, March 17: Habakkuk 3:2-13, Psalm 102, John 12:1-11

Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18: Hebrews 5:5-10, Jeremiah 31:31-34 John 12:20-33Monday, March 19: 2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16, Psalm 89:1-29, Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24aTuesday, March 20: Isaiah 44:1-8, Psalm 119:9-16, Acts 2:14-24Wednesday, March 21: Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23, Psalm 119:145-176, John 12:34-50Thursday, March 22: Deuteronomy 16:1-8, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Philippians 2:1-11Friday, March 23: Jeremiah 33:1-9, Psalm 22, Philippians 2:12-18Saturday, March 24: Jeremiah 33:10-16, Psalm 137, Mark 10:32-34, 46-52

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AREA YOU PLAN TO WORK ON DATE COMPLETED PROGRESS

MY 40 BAGS IN 40 DAYS PROGRESS:40 BAGS IN 40 DAYS, you will work on cleaning up a spot per day. Use this worksheet to plan the

spots where you will declutter for 40 BAGS IN 40 DAYS. Don’t forget to give yourself a day off each week. Use this sheet to chart your actual progress.

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Day1 - Put a prayer list on your refrigerator; use pictures of real people.Day 2 - Keep a journal about the struggle to live simply.Day 3 - Contribute $1 into your collection bank for ELCA World Hunger for every pound you feel overweight.Day 4 - SMILE because your glass is half full, not half empty! It’s great exercise and can make someone’s day.Day 5 - Give your blessings specific names. Prayer is powerful when it is specific.Day 6 - Memorize a Scripture passage about hunger. Pray for those without food today.Day 7- Save all your trash today. Look at how much you have; think of ways to reduce waste.Day 8 - Lower you thermostat by five degrees today. Put $1 into your collection bank for every hour you live in this moderate environment.Day 9 -Stop saving items to “read later.” Read them now and recycle them.Day 10- Teach your children how to fix things rather than throwing them away.Day 11 - Drink water instead of soft drinks; eat smaller portions of food.Day 12 - Think of a gift you would like for yourself; now purchase & give to someone in needDay 13 - For each angry or sad person you encounter today; help another one laugh.Day 14 - Every time you drive your car today, put $1 in your collection bank.Day 15 - Don’t worry about small things; try to do something about bigger problems today.Day 16 - Think about the first thing you touch today. How much value does it have compared with everything else you touch today?Day 17 - Hand wash dishes for an entire week. Donate the money saved to ELCA World Hunger.Day 18 - Take time to walk with your friends or family after dinner. Make it a “walk with God.”Day 19 - Eat a fruit or vegetable native to another country. Pray for the well being of those who grew and harvested the food for your benefit.Day 20 - Pray that others will understand your feelings about living simply.

Day 21 - Weigh what you throw away today. How much was truly unusable and how much did you discard without thinking?Day 22 - Buy used clothing from thrift shops. Put the money saved into your collection bank.Day 23 - Plan sabbatical time with a rest-to-work ratio of 1 to 6. Use the 1 to engage in restful mediation, retreat, or volunteer opportunity.Day 24 - Write notes today to encourage loved ones. Remind them how special they are.Day 25 - Save water; take five minute showers today and for the rest of the week.Day 26 - Plan today how you will decrease your budget by living with fewer expenses for a month.Day 27 - Talk together about the size of your garbage can. What would it take to adjust to a smaller size?Day 28 - Phone a friend today, someone you have not seen lately. Talk about what’s important.Day 29 - Organize or participate in an Alternative Giving Fair. Go to www.elca.org/hunger/goodgifts.Day 30 - Begin this day in prayer. Ask for an opportunity to share God’s love with someone in a new way. Expect to be delighted by God’s answer.Day 31 - Prepare a cold meal and use candlelight rather than electricity. Talk about why you would want to do it again.Day 32 - Go for a walk with friends or family. Pick up trash and recycle what you can.Day 33 - For 1 week, do not take “free” things (samples, brochures etc.) at the places you visit.Day 34 - Today extend small kindness to others; smile, allow another driver the right of way, open a door for someone, give your place in line to someone else.Day 35 - Commit to find others in your work place who will pledge to recycle.Day 36 - At 10 am, weather permitting, go outside, and for 15 minutes look at the smallest and largest evidence of God’s created beauty.Day 37 - Next time you go to the mall, talk about what you see - mini dramas, attitudes, relationship - instead of going shopping.Day 38 - With your family or by yourself, watch the sun rise and witness God’s splendor.Day 39 - Determine how you will live with your old appliances, TV, or computer and how you’ll be satisfied with that decision.Day 40 - For one 24 hour period this week, have your family live in only one room of your home.

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1. Help a younger sibling with homework or college and scholarship applications.

2. Let a car merge in front of you and do it with a smile. 3. Adopt an animal from the shelter.4. Pay the toll for the car behind you.5. Introduce yourself to neighbors and bring baked goods or sweets.6. Buy an extra cup of coffee in the morning and give it to a friend.7. Wash the dishes.8. Smile at people.9. Open the door for someone.10. Help someone with their bags or luggage.11. Leave a nice note for someone.12. Pay for the coffee for the person behind you.13. Share your class notes with a classmate.14. Talk to someone new and make new friends.15. Make your sibling’s bed for them.16. Pick up litter and put it in the trash can.17. Make a homemade treat for your pet.18. Mentor someone.19. Give a generous tip to your waiter.20. Use a reusable water bottle or cup to help the environment.21. Bring a welcome gift to new neighbors.22. Befriend a lonely person.23. Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while.24. Compliment a stranger.25. Eat and buy local.26. Let someone take your parking spot.27. Buy and make a DIY toy for your pet.28. Don’t honk at cars or people.29. Bring sweet treats to the office/class to share.30. Donate your blood at a blood drive.31. Sit with someone who is eating alone.32. Read to the elderly.33. Tell your parents you love them and how much you appreciate everything they have done for you.34. Let someone go in front of you at the cashier.35. Donate clothes and shoes to the needy.36. Clean up after someone in the lunchroom.37. Volunteer at a soup kitchen.38. Wash your partner’s car for them.

39. Do your sibling’s household chores.40. Hold the elevator door for others.41. Offer someone a piece of gum.42. Bring misplaced shopping carts back to the designated area.43. Organize a study session for your classmates.44. Send photo in a frame to your parents.45. Offer to babysit for free.46. Donate your locks of hair.47. Tell someone you’ve fought with that you’re sorry and that you forgive them.48. Sign up to be an organ donor.49. Leave extra time in a parking meter.50. Return a lost item to the owner.51. Visit a nursing home and make a new friend.52. Give an umbrella/jacket to a homeless person.53. Be kind to someone you dislike.54. Encourage someone who is working hard at the gym.55. Vacuum the floor for your family.56. Take a shorter shower to conserve water.57. Make a donation to a charity you care about.58. Bring homemade food to a new mom or single mom.59. Teach a child how to ride a bike.60. Bring a homeless person food and a drink.61. Send a care package.62. Say “good morning” and “thank you” to public service workers (mail carriers, police etc.).63. Help a friend hunt for a job.64. Let your friend vent and listen to their problems65. Make a playlist for a friend.66. Let someone else take your seat on public transportation.67. Praise the work of others.68. Cook a meal for your family.69. Donate books to the local library.70. Volunteer at an animal shelter.71. Sponsor a child in a developing country.72, Help someone change a tire.73. Sign up for bone marrow donation.74. Fold the laundry for your family.75. Run errands for elderly in your area.76. Take a treat to your local fire station.77. Hug someone you love like you mean it.78. Send unexpected flowers to someone.

40 Days of Kindness for Lent

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Special Thank you from the Southwestern

The synod thanked us for our 2017 Mission Support of $6000. $3962 was given through weekly offerings. Council approved the remaining $2038 to be given from the general fund.

In 2018, we have again promised to donate $6000 to Mission Support to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod (SWPA).

These funds help support SWPA to empower and develop leaders, strengthen congregations, develop new and renewing ministries, connect resources with individuals and congregation, support Social

Ministry organization in PA, and partner with the church across the world.Please help Salem in 2018 meet our commitment!!

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Please keep these people in your prayers and send them a card to let them know their church family is thinking of them.

Healing & Recovery:

Mimi JobeTim BackstromNancy HunterJimmy AshleyMary LinardiTina MickeyDeb AdamsKatie BrinkerBobby WhaleyDonna GallRaymond ZeekTom BrinkerEd B.Mary DibertHelen BortzLinda CollinsMason ShearerRoberta SchlotterBeth SmithDave CondonMary Jean FisherRandy BarkerMary Jane NicelyAndy BrownKitty Simmons

Evelyn PainterDon HeagyNancy DiMaggioDonna CarneySimbi Muzora

With Sympathy to the Family of:

Mary “Hoppy” JobeSimon Earnest

Military or Foreign Service:

Tim & Candice Cipullo, Kevin & Nina Chris & Michael Broker

Lord, hear my prayers! In your righteousness

listen to my pleas; answer me

in your faithfulness!

Psalm 143:1

Continued Care for our Shut-ins:

Mildred Allwine Weatherwood Manor896 Weatherwood Lane Apt 305Greensburg, PA 15601

Carol Anderson Wm Penn Sr.Ctr. & Personal Care2020 Ader RoadJeannette, PA 15644

Walter Bush 447 Manor RoadDelmont, PA 15626

Kathy DelBaggio 31 Buena Vista DriveDelmont, PA 15626

Susan Franke Wm Penn Sr.Ctr & Personal Care1024 Walton RoadJeannette, PA 15644

Bill Hartman 91 DevonshireDelmont, PA 15626

Mary Lou Lingafelt Golden Heights Personal Care3522 Harrison City/Trafford RoadIrwin , PA 15642724-744-2431

Doris Piper Weatherwood Manor896 Weatherwood ManorGreensburg, PA 15601

Jane Piper 251 Aurora StreetDelmont, PA 15626

Earl Rupert 2032 Plainfield Drive SWVero Beach, FL 32968

Richard Sarver 1305 Beaver Run RoadGreensburg, PA 15601

Betty Visnick 164 S. Greengate RoadApt. 112Greensburg, PA 153601

Happy Birthday

2 Paul Bush 2 Cheryl Whitling 4 Nancy J. Hunter 5 Anna Otto 7 Kristin Buckwalter 8 Carter Reinhardt 9 Abigail Arrigo 9 Austin Arrigo 9 Alexis Arrigo 10 Helen Bortz 10 Linsey Brown 11 Shannon Deutsch

14 Lilith Dulemba 18 Paul Baker 18 Barbara Cipullo 18 Mason Shearer 21 Lisa Jobe 21 Rebecca Wallace 22 Erik Gray 22 Stephanie Zimmerman 23 Adam Bush 23 Paul B. Bush 24 Donna Dunlap 25 Donna Gall

25 Jeffrey Kirkman 25 Melanie Steuernagel 26 Nolan Lichok 26 Jeff Wonderling

Happy Anniversary

14 Regis & Nancy Farrell 14 Jim & Marsha Lore 14 Henry & Connie Paulich

We Celebrate

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On Sunday January 7 The Reverend Peter Asplin, who is our

liaison with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod, join us for

worship and fellowship hour! It was great to get an opportunity to

talk with him!!

Beyond Our Walls

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Active Bystander Training

TWO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESFriday March 16, 2018, 9:30 am - 3 pm, Location TBA

Saturday March 17, 2018, 9:30 am - 3 pm, Salem Lutheran Church, Delmont, PACheck in begins at 9 am.

Become an ACTIVE BYSTANDER by learning how to: Direct, Distract, & Delegate.

At baptism, Lutheran Christians promise publicly to “love all people following the example of Jesus’ and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth”. Other major religions also value protecting others from

harm. When we observe threatening or harassing behavior, how do we respond? What would you do? This training gives participants tools to build confidence in speaking up and acting to protect others, and promotes positive ways to impact our communities. The training is conducted by Rev. Kimberly Vaughn,

Assistant to the Bishop for Multicultural Ministry in the New Jersey Synod of the ELCA.

Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. Cash or check made payable to SWPA synod. To register or for any questions, email Rev. Melissa Stoller at melissa.stoller@elca.org

or call the SWPA Synod office at 412-367-8222.

Delmont Ministerial Lenten Luncheons St. John De La Salle

Fellowship Hall Thursdays during Lent, 12 pm

The Delmont Ministerial Association invites you to Lenten Lunches at St. John, Delmont, PA.

All are welcome to come and share in a simple soup & sandwich meal

followed by prayer & reflection.

Feb. 22 Father Efren lunch by St. John De La Salle Catholic Church

Mar.1 Pastor Ron lunch by Faith United Methodist Church

Mar. 8 Pastor Kara lunch by Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Mar. 15 Pastor Caroline lunch by Delmont Presbyterian Church

Mar. 22 TBA

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Council NotesNew Saturday evening service started on January 7th. There were 38 participants and the service was very well received by those in attendance. Please consider attending this more casual service (come as you are) to see what’s new. Music starts at 5:45 in the church nave, with the The service following at 6PM. This is a simple service, with no acolyte or assisting minister to start, and there is communion by intinction (bread that you dip in the wine). Pastor Peter from the synod presided at the service on Sunday January 7, which went very well. Pastor was pleased with the congregation’s participation.The council voted to send monies to the synod to make up the difference between what has been given to mission support by the

congregation for 2017, and the pledge that we made to the synod for mission support. We are a part of the greater church, which does so much good in the world. Electronic giving has started to increase. This is through an app called Give+ which will interface with our computerized donation recording system (Shepard’s Staff). Leah Conners has resigned from council, as she has moved. We wish her well. Martha Koval has been designated as a council member for one year to replace Leah.Council members plan to attend an all-day council retreat, provided by the synod, in February.Council members are to remind their committees to forward their minutes to Brenda at office@salemdelmont.org.

If you know someone who would like to receive a copy of the Lamplighter please call the office.

Deadline for March

Lamplighter is Monday

February 19.

Stewardship

Electronic Giving is a convenient, consistent way to help our church year round.Consider scheduling a recurring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis.

The ways to access online giving: go to bit.ly/DonateToSalem,

download the Give+ app

or, scan the QR code

Non Profit Organization US Postage

PAID Delmont, PA

Salem Lutheran Church301 E Pittsburgh StreetDelmont, PA 15626www.salemdelmont.org724-468-4189office@salemdelmont.org

Save the DateFebruary 9, 2018 Festival of Love Dinner 6 pm

February 13, 2018 Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner 5 - 7 pm

February 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday 11 am & 7pm

February 16, 2018 Winter Movie Night 7 pm

February 25, 2018 Dave & Busters 1 pm

February - March Mid Week Lenten Soup Dinner 6 pm and Study at 7 pm

March 16, 2018 Winter Movie Night 7 pm

March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday

March 25, 2018 Youth & Family Outing to Carnegie Museum of Natural History 1 pm April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday

April 7, 2018 Bloomin’ Crazy Luncheon TBA

Come As You Are!

Saturday Evening Worship

Music @ 5:45 pmWorship @ 6 pm

Join our Diverse Community gathered by the love of Christ!

There is a place for you here!!