The Church Scroll Volume 73 #4 “Reaching Up and Reaching Out” February 19, 2015 The First Christian Church ~ Disciples of Christ ~ Salem, Oregon Church Services ~ 8:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am ~ Sunday School ~ 9:45 & 11:00 am What’s Inside Pastor’s Message pg. 2 Welcome New Members pg. 3 Celebrating Our Church Family pg. 3 Calendar pg. 4 Children’s Message pg. 5 Youth Message pg. 5 Thank You pg. 6 Salem FCC Women’s Retreat pg. 6 Housekeeping pg. 7 Bingo Afternoon Fundraiser for Mission 2 Mexico Sunday, March 8 2:00-4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall A fun-filled afternoon for all. We are providing snacks, popcorn, and punch. Just one of the great prizes is two Portland Trailblazer tickets! You do not want to miss out on this event. All of the proceeds benefit Mission 2 Mexico participants. Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 7 - at 9:00 am at 9:00 am at 9:00 am Join us on Clean Up Day at Salem First Christian Church. It is going to be a fun day of fellowship and spring cleaning around our beautiful church. Come and help us organize, neaten up, clean and make our church sparkle and shine. There will be projects indoors and outdoors.
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The Church Scroll
Volume 73 #4 “Reaching Up and Reaching Out” February 19, 2015
The First Christian Church ~ Disciples of Christ ~ Salem, Oregon Church Services ~ 8:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am ~ Sunday School ~ 9:45 & 11:00 am
What’s Inside Pastor’s Message pg. 2 Welcome New Members pg. 3 Celebrating Our Church Family pg. 3 Calendar pg. 4 Children’s Message pg. 5 Youth Message pg. 5 Thank You pg. 6 Salem FCC Women’s Retreat pg. 6 Housekeeping pg. 7
Bingo Afternoon Fundraiser for Mission 2 Mexico
Sunday, March 8 2:00-4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
A fun-filled afternoon for all. We are providing snacks, popcorn, and punch. Just one of the great prizes is two Portland Trailblazer tickets! You do not want to miss out on this event. All of the proceeds benefit Mission 2 Mexico participants.
Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 7 --- at 9:00 amat 9:00 amat 9:00 am
Join us on Clean Up Day at Salem First Christian Church. It is going to be a fun day of fellowship and spring cleaning around our beautiful church.
Come and help us organize, neaten up, clean and make our church sparkle and shine. There will be projects indoors and outdoors.
Bites of Bread from Bob One congregation had as their Board Chair an admiral. For one particular board meeting he was late. Teasing him, another board member said as he walked in, “What do they say to the Admiral if he is late for a meeting on base?” Without hesitation that Admiral responded, “They would say, ‘Good Morning, Admiral.’ ” I have been told that a flag flies at any base where the Admiral is. When that flag is flying, the base is a different place.
Growing up we sang an old camp song called “There is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart.” In the old days (the really old ones ... even before I was born) when the king of any given land was at any certain place, the royal flag was flown to let the local peeps know royalty was present. Everyone in the area knew the King was in when the flag was raised high.
Whether it is an Admiral or a King, their presence makes a difference. When we make Jesus the King (Lord) of our life there should be a difference. The lyrics are:
If God is taking up residence in me, in my life, then the “flag” of His kingdom will be waving around for any-one to see. Sometimes the flag will be respected, sometimes rejected, sometimes questioned, and sometimes people will get angry that God's flag is being waved anywhere near them. Sometimes people will be so busy shuffling by with their noses tucked into their iPhones they will completely miss the flag.
The flag of God waving about is evident. Just like a flag held high on a pole for everyone to see, the behavior of a person who has God living in their lives will be evident!
I hope that today, even just today, I can honestly say that there is a flag flying high in my life and that The King is truly in residence here!
God Bless, Pastor Bob
Love is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart....
Joy is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart....
Peace is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart…
So let it fly in the sky, let the whole world know, let the whole world know, let the whole world know. So let it fly in the sky, let the whole world know that the King is in residence there.
There is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart, from the castle of my heart, from the castle of my heart. There is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart for the King is in residence there.
Julian Bledsoe 24 Barbara Freeman 24 Michael Pierce 24 Bambi Rux 25 Anita Evans 26 Jerry Shay 26 Judy Garrett 27 Bonnie Peacock 27 Ferol Weyand 28
Prayers For Cathy Austin, at home recovering from heart valve replacement surgery Elton & Margaret Brutscher, now at Meadow Creek Assisted Living Beth Manzo, at home recovering from knee replace-ment surgery Mark Ridings, knee surgery on March 3
Happy Anniversary Roger & JoAnna Jackson!
You are invited to an Open House for Roger & JoAnna Jacksons’
60th Wedding Anniversary
Where: Roger and JoAnna’s Home 6496 Hogan DR N, Keizer OR 97303 When: Saturday, February 28 Time: 2:30-5:00 pm
No gifts, please.
Please RSVP Sherry Kinkaid 503-390-5679 or Carol Jackson 503-393-0925
Condolences Sharleen Turner, the cousin of Dennis Turner, recently passed away. Our prayers and sympathies go out to Dennis and the rest of Sharleen’s family.
New Births Congratulation to Brad & Naomi Beverly upon the birth of Blake, born February 8 at 7 lbs. 6 ozs. Grandparents are Ken & Sherry Kinkaid. Great- grandparents are Chuck & Lois Kinkaid and Roger & JoAnna Jackson. Chuck & Lois also had their 14th great-grandchild, Jack Allen, born to Jess & Teresa Kinkaid in Mt. Angel.
A Warm Welcome to our Newest Members Wes & Becky Brown came forward on February 15 during the 8:30 am service to transfer their member-ship to Salem First Christian Church. Wes & Becky, their kids and grandkids have all attended here. Their son, Dan, and wife, Carrie, have been attending with their children, Abby and Ruby. Their daughter Katie was married here at the church to Kyle Ross and they now have two children, Colin and Chloe. Their youngest son, Matt, has been a good friend of Pastor Bob’s son and were in each other’s weddings. Wes & Becky Brown transferred their membership to the church as a 35th wedding anniversary gift to each other. Al Evans came forward on February 15 during the 8:30 am service to transfer his membership to Salem First Christian Church. Al began attending here be-fore he and Anita were married here almost four years ago. Part of the reason he came forward at this time was as another sign of the unification of mar-riage. Al’s family has a deep heritage of faith. Al’s grandfather was a circuit-riding preachor in Eastern Oregon. His great-grandfather was a missionary in the Congo. His great-uncle had a church in Ohio. In his own words, Al said he “was baptized in a couple of lives ago.”
All-Church Clean Up Saturday, March 7 9:00 am Bingo Fundraiser Sunday, March 8 2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Young Married Couples with Children Gathering Sunday, March 8 5:30 pm, meet in church parking lot. See page 6 for more details. Young Adult Group Monday, March 9 6:00 pm, at the Ike Box Café See page 6 for more details. Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday, March 11 1:00 pm, Parlor Pinochle Wednesday, March 11 6:30 pm, Chapel Salem FCC Women’s Retreat Saturday, March 14 See page 6 for more details. Board Meeting Sunday, March 15 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall Marriage Flame Group Sunday, March 15 2:00 pm, Parlor Strengthening Families Potluck Dinner Sunday, March 15 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall
Craft Day Saturday, February 21 10:00 am-5:00 pm Fellowship Hall Plenty of tables for all crafters… including quilters. The fellowship is awesome and there is always laughter. Come and create! Welcoming Meeting Sunday, February 22 12:15 pm, Ambassadors’ Room JYF Activity Sunday, February 22 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall Healthy for Life Every Monday 12:00 pm, Library Library Workday Every Monday 1:00 pm, Library Health Warriors Exercise Every Monday 5:30 pm, Chapel Morning Men’s Coffee Every Tuesday 9:00 am, Parlor All men are welcome for devotion, fellowship and discipleship. Rebuilders’ Potluck Lunch Tuesday, February 24 12:00 pm, Parlor This is a support group for any and all who are rebuilding from any life experiences. Prayer Gathering Every Tuesday 6:45 pm, Chapel
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Mark Your Calendars Friendship Sewing Circle Wednesday, February 25 9:00 am, Accordion Rm Health Warriors Exercise Every Wednesday 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall-S. side Alzheimer's Spiritually Speaking Group Thursday, February 26 1:00 pm, Chapel Health Warriors Exercise Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall Serving Team Huddle Sunday, March 1 12:15 pm, Room 302 Scroll Submissions All items need to be 100 words or fewer and due no later than Monday at 10:00 am– March 2 Email to- [email protected] or drop off in Melissa’s box. Teaching Ministries Meeting Monday, March 2 3:00 pm, Parlor CWF Group Meetings Wednesday, March 4 • J. Wilson– 10:00 am, Parlor
Children and Youth A Little Light from Laurie For weeks I have been talking to my Sunday School kids about how God wants us to love others, espe-cially those in need. We even did a mission project to provide healthy snacks for our Helping Hands cup-board. Recently, I heard these comments from kids: “My mom says we don’t help those people”; “My parents said that sometimes people aren’t really homeless when they say they are.” I do not condemn these beliefs, because it is a very real problem and I struggle with these same issues. No visible sign picks out the honest people from the dishonest peo-ple, so therefore we lean toward the cynical side. Since working for a church, I have witnessed many dishonest people who try to take advantage of the system and it saddens me, because they ruin it for the honest people.
So here is what I have decided and what I told my Sunday School class: “God told us to love one an-other. He didn’t tell us we could pick and choose. He didn’t say there would be a sign to distinguish the honest from the dishonest. What he said is that it is not our job to judge; it is our job to love and he will take care of the rest.” In these confusing times, the Bible always has the answer: Matthew 22:36-40 says, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Sunday School News: We will be focusing on Lent and Lenten promises.
Coming Up: Sunday, February 22, at 12:15 pm Junior Youth Fellowship for 3rd-5th graders: GAME DAY. Bring a game to share and a sack lunch.
With Love, Laurie
Ramblings from Riane A big “Thank you” to all who participated in the Sweetheart Dinner and Dance fundraiser for Mission to Mexico! Your contributions will help send mem-bers of our church to Mexico during spring break to build homes for people in need. A reminder for those going to Chi-Rho Midwinter this weekend – we meet at the church on Saturday, February 21, at 9:45 am to load the van for a 10:00 am departure. We will return on Sunday between 1:30- 2:00 pm. Please remember to bring a few dol-lars for a quick lunch on the way home! Youth Group: • February 22– No Youth Group (Chi-Rho Mid-
winter) • March 1– Games at Riverfront Park, weather per-
mitting • March 8– Art/Craft Day • March 15– TBA • March 22– No Youth Group, Spring Break • March 29– No Youth Group, Spring Break *We will have a special youth activity during the week of spring break – More information to come!
If you would like to provide lunch for the youth so their tummies don’t go hungry during youth group, we would greatly appreciate volunteers for March 1, March 8, and March 15!
Food for thought: “What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator? Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ ” –Isaiah 45:9. God knows what He is doing; trust Him.
Blessings, Riane
Sweetheart Dinner and Dance Serving Crew!
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Things to Know and Do
New Session Begins March 3
This 14-week session is on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Cornerstone Room, 302. Contact Michelle Gorman at the Church office or Susan Crom at 503-480-5083 for more information.
Thank You Thank you for all of your prayers and cards during Allan's recent heart surgery. The power of prayer and God's healing is phenomenal! A special thank you to Orin Bruton for his mentoring and visits during this uncharted medical path for us.
Allan & Margaret Cleveland Sincere thanks to our wonderful church family for the prayers, cards, calls and visits during the past 4 1/2 months. You are awesome, caring, and proof that prayer does wonderful things. You have made a dif-ference for us. We are both doing well following sur-gery, concussion complications, pneumonia and the death of our brother. Your support was very impor-tant to us.
With grateful appreciation and blessings to each of you, Sally & Chuck Austin Thank you for the wonderful people who prepared and delivered the great meals at a time of need after my surgery. I also want to thank all those in the church that called me and prayed for me.
Thank you with the love of God and Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Tanya Shubin
Young Adult Group The young adults are meeting on Monday, March 9, at 6:00 pm at the Ike Box Café for a Bible study and discussion.
HOLD THE DATE– March 14 Salem FCC Women's Retreat at Oregon Christian Convention Center in Turner. All women and young ladies from freshman in high school to 99 years of age are welcome to attend. More to come!
Regional Disciples Women's Pray and Play Day April 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Silverton, Oregon
Theme: "Get a Clue" - a time to play and pray with the idea of finding the clues that God is present in our lives and the world.
All women are invited to attend. Registration forms and bus sign-up sheet are available at the Information Center.
Young Married Couples with Children Sunday, March 8 5:30 pm, meet in the church parking lot
Join us for a fun night of bowling. Childcare avail-able. Carpool from the church, we leave at 5:40 pm.
Marriage Encounter Weekend There will be a Marriage Encounter weekend in Tigard, Oregon March 20-23, and another in Renton, Washington April 24-26.
If you are interested in finding out more about enrich-ing your marriage or participating, please go to www.godlovesmarriage.org for more information or to register.
Many of our FCC couples have attended a special Marriage Encounter weekend, which focuses on bringing couples closer together and making good marriages better!
ELDERS 8:30 & 9:30 am– Orin Bruton 11:00 am– Keven Widener, Joyce Frame, Bambi Rux, Jim Blackwell, Craig Johnson
FEBRUARY DEACONS
8:30 am Service– Sylvia Bennett, Betty Charnholm, Faith Coleman 9:30 am Service– Sue Moreland, Allison Pfaff 11:00 am Service– Bill Wilkson , Penny Blackwell, Justin Bolen, Karna Bruton, Gary & Linda Danielson, Jason & Becky Feary, Audrey Hirsch, Bob Krebs, Dianne Wilkson Choir: Earnest Freeman, Mary Ann Smith
SATURDAY FILL
Joyce Pierce, Mildred Webb
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Gary & Cheryl Clendennen
COFFEE HOUR
Brad & Naomi Beverly, Roger & JoAnna Jackson
FLOWERS In celebration of Roger & JoAnna Jackson’s
60th wedding anniversary from their children, Ken & Sherry Kinkaid and Jerry & Carol Jackson.
8:30 am Service– Faith Coleman, Kathy DeVore, Evan & Joan Lloyd 9:30 am Service– Deana Costello, Nehemiah Huff-man 11:00 am Service– Richard Adams, Walt & Ione Adolf, Justin Bolen, Karna Bruton, Jason & Becky Feary, Lela Jackson, Dave Rehbehn, Ila Russell, Loyst Streeter Choir: Barbara Holler, Pat Salas
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