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Salem United Methodist Church 25130 85TH ST. SALEM, WI
53168 Phone- 262-843-2525
E-mail– [email protected]
cmartinelli.sumc@ wi.rr.com
MESSENGER
Connecting Salem UMC since 1949
Directory Listing
Office: (262)843-2525
Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
9 am-noon
Clarissa Martinelli, Pastor
[email protected] 847-599-
6184 or 847-721-1826
Jane Smith, Church Secretary
Stan Bochat, Music Accompanist
Jenny Hoffman , Music Dir. of Choirs
Charis Mitchell, Handbell Director
Rick Carlberg, Lay Leader
Theresa Leydens, Church Council Chair
Marci Schultz, Church Council Co-Chair
Rebecca Gracyalny, Education Co- Chair
Rose Hopp, Education Co-Chair
Kerrie Neumann, Education Co-Chair
Mindy Smouse, Staff Parish Chair
Annette Meints, Staff Parish Co-Chair
Todd Schatzka, Trustee Chairperson
Gail Dodge, Memorial Chairperson
Kathy Hufnagle, Finance Chairperson
Connie Bevry, Finance Co-Chair
Marsha Isaacson, Financial Secretary
Melanie Hartnek, Treasurer
May 2014
Shalom Center Soup Kitchen
Salem UMC has the privilege of serving at the Shalom Center Soup Kitchen on Thursday, May 29. We make soup, enough sandwiches for everyone to take home after dinner and serve a hot meal provided by the Shalom Cen-ter to as many as 125 people or even more sometimes.
The whole process takes about 2 1/2 hours some time between 2:00 and 5:30 p.m. (depending on which you choose - soup or sandwiches or serving). There is no cleanup. The center handles that. That is a very tiny gift of your time to provide so much for so many. If you would like to help make an “Impact on Your Commu-nity” on May 29th sign up on the sheet found on the information board in the fellowship area – or call the church office at 843-2525 to get your name on the list.
“A Place at The Table”
Free Movie Screening at Salem United Methodist Church
May 10, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Living Waters Ministries
Fifty million people in the U.S. – one in four children - don’t’ know where their next meal is coming from. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine the issue of hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food insecurity: Barbie, a single Philadelphia mother who grew up in poverty and is trying to provide a better life for her two kids; Rosie a Colorado fifth-grader who often has to depend on friends and neighbors to feed her and has trouble concen-trating in school; and Tremonica, a Mississippi second-grader whose asthma and health issues are exacerbated by the largely empty calories her hardworking mother can afford. Ultimately, A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation, and that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides – as they have in the past – that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best
interest of us all.
RESURRECTION – Allowing Us to Claim
Victory and Power
for Daily Living.
My Easter message reminded us that Christ’s resurrection is the pivot upon which our faith turns and our destiny hinges. Jesus proved once again that He is very alive at Salem United Methodist Church! Here is
the living proof of great things He did during the recent Holy Day celebrations:
- On Palm Sunday, each Sunday School classroom was assigned a day from Holy Week where they decorated their room with that theme. The children collected eggs from each room and turned them in for a special prize. Later that afternoon, weeks of hard work and practice were celebrated when we hosted - Last Words
of Christ – a Sacred Cantata performed by Circuit 41 Combined UMC Chorus. Their music was inspiring.
- Maundy Thursday Service we gave thanks to God, because in God’s own free gift of love (Jesus) God
reached out to us.
- Good Friday Service; on this night we gathered to remember with love and tears the suffering and death of Jesus of Nazareth. We came to this worship in deep repentance for our individual sins and in recommitment
of our lives to end suffering, pain, and death in all times and all places.
- Easter Sunrise Service - Praise the Lord! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Around Christ’s table we com-muned in love and fellowship supreme as we partook of Love Feast, or Agape Meal, a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship). And through Liturgical ministry we expressed our gratefulness for being lead from
darkness into light.
I am grateful for the things that You have done Yes I am grateful for the victories we've woncould go on and on and on about Your works Because I'm grateful, grateful so grateful just to praise you, Lord Flowing from my heart Are the issues of my heart Is gratefulness
Hezekiah Walker - Grateful
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you,
you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15: 5, NIV)
- Easter Sunday Service at Salem United Methodist Church overflowed with family and friends who bulged our pews to celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior and Lord. It truly was a glorious day! Our youth lifted
their voices in total praise to God. Worship was alive with powerful and uplifting praise.
As I turned off the lights and locked the doors to the church, I thought about how many Easters the church family and myself have had in our life? Let’s not forget all those Maundy Thursdays and Good Fridays ser-
vices as well.
Yet, every Easter as I prepare my sermon I must confess I get a little anxious and wonder whether I can cap-ture the intensity, the power, the mystery and the reality of the Resurrection. Is there anything fresh that I can say after so many Easters that I’ve preached or you have heard? Is there anything fresh that I can say that will fire up your imagination and will nurture you with a message of hope, joy, love, life and God's in-
credible Good News – Jesus Christ?
Now that the lights are out and the church doors are locked on this Resurrection Sunday, is Easter over? Shouldn’t Easter be more than just a one-day event? Apostle Paul believed that the resurrection of Christ was more than a one-day a year holiday. He wrote - I want to know Christ and the power of his res-urrection (Philippians 3:10). Is there a secret about the Resurrection and its lasting power that Paul longed
to experience? Is it possible for us to discover this secret and use it to impact our lives every day of the year?
Let me give you several power-packed reasons why the Resurrection is important to you and every other be-
liever every day of every year:
By the Resurrection we are certain that Jesus is the Son of God. Romans 1:4;
By the Resurrection we have motivation to live a selfless life of service. 2 Corinthians 5:15;
By the Resurrection we are filled with hope regardless of life’s circumstances. 1 Peter 1:3;
By the Resurrection we are assured of our bodily resurrection after death. Romans 8:11;
By the Resurrection Jesus guaranteed us eternal life. John 11:25-26.
Easter, for me, is the most special and sacred day of the church year. I willingly pro-claim that the Resurrection of Jesus excites me more than I can say about anything else in my faith. Are you ready to make this 2014 Easter season a life-long event? Are you willing to share the hope that is found in Romans 8:28: We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose? Go forth in Jesus joy. You have God’s Word on it. Jesus is alive! He is
risen! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
PASTOR CLARISSA
At Salem UMC, we make no apology for strong preaching, sound doctrine and devo-
tion to the Trinity.
A Holocaust Remembrance Program will be held at the Kenosha Public Museum on Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m.
“I Never Saw Another Butterfly” A drama presented at Plymouth Church UCC (124 W Washington St, Burlington) will be presented on April 26 & 27 at 7:00 p.m. Free to the public (free will offering) A time of remembrance of the Holocaust will follow the Sunday evening show.
The Church Office will be close
Monday, May 26th
in observance of Memorial Day
Westosha Community Senior Fellowship Time
Wednesday, May 7th @ 10:00 a.m.
Program: “African Safari” by Virginia Brown
Free Bingo and prizes.
Located at Wilmot United Methodist Church fellowship hall
(11425 Fox River Road)
Call 862-6366 for more info
(Co-sponsored by Living Waters Ministries)
Smorgasbord Report for 2014
Income $3,843.60
Expenses $1,572.52
Profit $2,271.08
Silent Auction Income $1,620.00
Impact Community 5,000 Hour
Challenge
The challenge is to do 5,000 hours of commu-nity service by the end of the year. Fill out your Impact Community slips and drop it in the collection plate or return to the church office. We are off to a great start – as of 4/20/14 we have totaled 1,876 1/2 hours of service to the community.
Save the Date
Marty Miller concert Fund Raiser for Liv-ing Waters Ministries
September 6 at Hansen Park in Bristol – more information to follow
May Birthdays and
Anniversaries
(If yours is missing it means we don’t have your birthday/anniversary information in our membership program. Contact
J a n e S m i t h a t 8 4 3 - 2 5 2 5 o r [email protected] to get added to the list)
Celebrating a Birthday 2 – Cassi Bossong 5 – Kim Ouwerkerk 6 – Rebecca Gracyalny 8– Brian Leydens 10 – Brad Gilliam 13 – Tom Reilly 19 – Tiffany Ouwerkerk 21 – Ronny Verhaalen 23 – Sandra Baird 24 – Todd Schatzka 26 – Keith Olsen 29 – Luke Andrekus 31 – Len Scanlan
Celebrating an Anniversary 1 – Ed & Melanie Hartnek 22 – Len & Kay Scanlan
Salem UMC’s 135th
Anniversary Celebration
This Fall
There will be an Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, Sep-tember 20 and a Special Worship Service on Sunday, September 21. Put these dates on your calendar – you won’t want to miss the celebration. If you would like to help with the planning or have any suggestions or ideas contact Pastor Clarissa or Jane Smith.
Liturgists for May
May 4 - Tiffany Ouwerkerk
May 11 – Marlene Curtiss
May 18 – Connie Bevry
May 25 – Elaine Rust
Share in the gift of CAMP!
Summer camp means fun for youth and adults alike with memories to last a lifetime. There is a camp for everyone at our great United Method-ist Camp facilities! From family camp to horse camp, canoeing to stargazing, sports to praise… we have plenty of outdoor fun for eve-ryone. God is with us wherever we are!
Let Church Camp be your partner in faith. For information on summer camps or how you can share camp with someone else, check the in-formation bulletin board in the fellowship area or call The United Methodist Camping Office at 877-947-2267 or visit www.WIUMCamps.org
Needed Again - Your Plastic Store
Bags
Our plastic mat crew has caught up and once again in need of donations of your plastic store bags. Bring them to church and leave them in the basket found in the narthex – they will be used to make mats for the homeless in Chicago. What a won-derful way to recycle our shopping bags!
Prayer Corner
During the month of April we have been praying for:
Don Carlberg Ramona Matthews Sheila Schaetzke Kili Loper Kellye Sandra Clint Al Balek Pierce Eaker Betty Burdin Bob B. J.C. Jim Family, Friends & Community of Dr. James Simonds Charmaine Hackney Edward Gracyalny Jackie Clipper Family of Bruce Schaal
The “Messenger” Deadline is always the
15th of the month—please have all arti-
cles to the church office or send by email
to [email protected] The deadline
for the June newsletter will be on Thursday,
May 15.
From Our High School Graduates
I can't believe that I am graduating high school in like 2 months. Time sure flies by. My plans for the future are that I will be attending College of Lake County, and will be Majoring in Elementary Education. I would love to teach 4th graders! Also I was planning on being a part of Army National Guard. But my future is at a stand-still, due to the fact that I am trying to join the Army National Guard. So I'm not sure whether when the fall comes around I'll be attending College of Lake County, or I will be off at Basic training. But whichever way it ends up, I know that I will be loving it! My church family has been absolutely the best! I love participating in the Praise Power, the junior choir, adult choir, and bells! It is so much fun!! I know that I will always be attend-ing Salem United Methodist church! Lisa Hufnagle
Need Your Blood Pressure
Checked?
You can have your blood pressure taken every week following worship beginning April 27th. See Kathy Hufna-gle if you would like to have
your blood pressure checked.
Share Your Talents
Join Our Music Ministry
Your musical talents are needed!! Our three mu-sic groups always welcome new members so if you would like to join in praising the Lord with music on Sunday mornings please consider join-ing one of the choirs. Handbells practice on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Praise Power prac-tices on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir pract ices on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Invitation to the Con-gregation Would you like to learn the lyrics and new styles of music that Praise Power will be sharing with the congrega-tion on Sundays? Come on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. each week for a chance to become familiar with some new music.
The next All Committee Meeting Night will be on Thursday, May 15th beginning with Committee Meet-ings at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Church Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Noisy Offering
On the second Sunday of the month our kids take a
Noisy Offering, collecting coins for that month’s Pen-nies for Mission designation. This month’s Noisy Of-fering will be on Sunday, May 11th . Money collected will to go to Hope Gardens.
Salem UMC’s Website
Have you visited our SUMC website, Salem-flamesofgrace.com? It is packed with informa-tion and awaiting your input! This is YOUR website. Visit often and let us know what you think. If you have information you'd like to see posted on the sites such as committee up-dates and events, pictures of church events, or for your com-ments or corrections, please let Sandy Jacoby know at [email protected] or Jo-anna Carlberg at [email protected].
2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 Big Book (AA)
@ 8 pm
3 .
4 Worship
@ 9:30 am
Sunday School
@ 10:45 am
5 6 Al-Anon
10 a.m.- noon
Hand Bells
@ 6:30 pm
Boy Scouts
@ 7:00 p.m.
7 Praise Power
@ 6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
@ 7:30 pm
8 0 Big Book (AA)
@ 8 pm
10 “A Place
at the Table”
6:30 p.m.
11 Worship
@ 9:30 am
Sunday School
@ 10:45 am
12 4-H @ 7 pm 13 Al-Anon
10 a.m.- noon
Hand Bells
@ 6:30 pm
Boy Scouts
@ 7:00 p.m.
14 Praise Power
@ 6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
@ 7:30 pm
15 Messenger
Deadline
All Committee
Meetings
@ 6:30 pm
Church Council
@ 7:30 pm
16 Big Book
(AA) @ 8 pm
17
18 Worship
@ 9:30 am
Sunday School
@ 10:45 a.m.
19 20 Al-Anon
10 a.m.- noon
Hand Bells
@ 6:30 pm
Boy Scouts
@ 7:00 pm
21 Praise Power
@ 6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
@ 7:30 pm
22 23 Big Book
(AA) @ 8 pm
24
25 Worship
@ 9:30 am
26 Memorial
Day—Office
closed
27 Al-Anon
10 a.m.- noon
Hand Bells
@ 6:30 pm
Boy Scouts
@ 7:00 p.m.
28 Praise Power
@ 6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
@ 7:30 pm
29 Shalom Center
Soup Kitchen
starting @ 2:30 pm
30 Big Book
(AA) @ 8 pm
31
SCRIP - When you buy you donate to the Church’s Ministries
Buy your SCRIP cards to use for your every day purchases for food, gas, drugstore items , etc. - when
you use a SCRIP card for your purchases a percentage of the card will benefit the church. See Mindy
Smouse after church or contact her at 857-2066 or e-mail [email protected]. The following SCRIP
gift cards are on hand at church and available for your immediate purchase:
BP Shell Speedway Kwik Trip Marathon Subway Bristol 45 Diner Olive Garden
Panera Taco Bell Dunkin’ Donuts Pizza Hut Lakeside Sentry Woodmans
Gordon Food Service Marketplace Kohl’s Target Walmart Walgreens JC Penney Menard’s
Total So Far for 2014: $857.34
Pennies for Mission
Pennies for Mission is our ongoing project where all of the coins in the collection plate each month are given to a special mission. We are “traveling “ toward our 36th mile of pennies. That means that since we started Pennies for Mission in 1989 we have sent over $32,000 to missions all over the world.
March Pennies: The Shalom Center ($66.27)
April Pennies: Pastor’s Emergency Fund
May Pennies: Hope Gardens
Clarissa Martinelli, Pastor
Telephone (262) 843-2525
E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Website: salemflamesofgrace.com
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.—12: 00 noon Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Pastor’s Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon Wednesday
Worship @ 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School @ 10:45 a.m. (Sept.—May)
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
EFT allows you to keep making contributions even when you are not able to attend a Sunday ser-vice. You can designate how your funds are allocated within the church’s books (for General and/or Capital funds). There are no bank fees for you to pay and there is complete accountability of your giving. EFT is “green”… you do not write a check, but instead electronically transfer monies into the church bank account. Please consider signing up for this service. Forms for signing up for EFT can be found on the table in the entry area.