Happy Spring Equinox! Attached is the Church Scroll. "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone." Ephesians 2:19-20 "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 Mel 春分快乐! 附上教堂书卷 “这样,你们不再作外人和客旅,是与圣徒同国,是神家里的人了。并且被建造在使 ” 徒和先知的根基上,有基督耶稣自己为房角石。 以弗所书 2:19-20 " “ 除他以外,别无拯救。因为在天下人间,没有赐下别的名,我们可以靠着得救。 使 徒行传 4:12 美丽
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Happy Spring Equinox!
Attached is the Church Scroll.
"So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone." Ephesians 2:19-20
"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
There will be one Worship Service at 10:00 am. After the worship ser-vice you are encouraged to join us in an array of service projects. This is a great way to meet others, to fellowship, and to serve all at the same time.
There is a project for all ages and abilities. The project descriptions are below. You are able to sign up online at the website (www.salemfcc.org) by clicking on FCC Life or by signing up on the board located at the Information Center.
Pots of Love with Laurie Making flower pots filled with annuals to be taken to homebound church
members. Outside
Quilting with Mary Tying quilts that will be given to Family Building Blocks and the
VA Hospital. Inside
Crafty Cards with Allison Making greeting cards to be used by church members, elders, etc.. Inside
Deepwood Estate with Bob Categorizing new collectibles Deepwood Estate has received. Inside
Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network with Michelle Building and planting raised family garden beds. Outside
Traveling Music with Judy The Care Choir will be traveling to a local nursing home to spread joy
through music. You don’t have to be a member of the choir to join us. Inside
Salem Parks & Rec with Debbie Traveling to Bush’s Pasture Park for clean-up and yard work. Outside
Marion-Polk Food Share with Beth Working in the gardens. Outside
Center Court with Susan Center Court is a resource for young adults who age out of foster homes and
are looking for work or preparing to go to school. Cleaning inside.
Pete Larson’s Home with Billy Yard work and cleaning up the outside of Pete Larson’s home. Outside
Cook Help for the Luncheon with Arty Food prep and cooking for Service Sunday/Retirement for Allison
During Lent our Sermon Series is “Spring Cleaning.” We began with regret and anger. The series contin-ues with:
• March 23 - Complaining Reverend Dr. Doug Dornhecker will be back to share with us.
• March 30 - Selfishness
• April 6 - Envy
Regional Assembly- May 2-3
Hood River Valley Christian Church
For registration forms and more information, see the bulletin board next to the Youth board. They can also be found at the Information Center and on the Regional website: www.oidisciples.org.
Sunday School Information for March 30 No “official” Sunday School classes for children, youth or adults on our combined Worship Service Sunday, March 30. Adult classes that choose to meet, please let the office know the time and if any childcare provisions are needed.
Discover Salem FCC Luncheon Sunday, April 6 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall
We are hosting a luncheon for anyone interested in more information about Salem First Christian Church.
Information we will share: • activities and ministries happening • how to join the church family • what it means to be a member • time to ask any questions you may have • fellowship with others
The highlight of the afternoon is the tour of the church.
Please RSVP to the church office or Michelle Gorman at 503-363-9273. You are also able to RSVP by emailing: [email protected] or [email protected]. The table is ready!
Bites of Bread from Bob Take out your calendar and put a red mark around March 30. This is going to be a big day in our con-gregation.
It is our day to cele- brate the ministry of Allison Pfaff with this congregation. It be- gins with a combined worship at 10:00 am. We have some great music and special surprises you will all enjoy. And then, what better way to celebrate Allison’s ministry than by doing ministry in our community.
Refer to the front cover for more information on those opportunities. We have tried to give enough variety to people of all ages and abilities to have an opportunity to serve.
At 1:00 pm, we will gather back in the Fellowship Hall for a meal and celebration of Allison’s 70th Birthday and Retirement.
Let’s make this Service Sunday our biggest and best yet.
Prayers For Staryl Austin, at Avamere in Keizer Ron Crom, upcoming radiation treatments Ed Gish, needs a lung transplant Norma Loquvam, upcoming cancer procedure Pat McFadden, at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Wayne Smith, at home recovering from hip surgery Don Vowell, recovering from stomach surgery
All the people on the Mission to Mexico trip, March 20-29. Going from our congregation are: Neva Clausen, James Greaney, Pastor Bob Hanna, Dave Hill, Sydney Krebs, Ron Nelson, Cheyenne Schnelle
Thank You Dear Christian Friends, This note is not adequate to thank you for all the prayers, visits, phone calls, flowers and especially the tangible concern we felt from you as our congrega-tion.
We always knew our church was special and these past three months you have shown it in all the above ways.
Thank you for being there for us as we are working on getting well. We have missed being in church but will be back soon.
Lovingly, Ken & Dolores Blust To FCC Members, We would like to thank Pastor Bob, the staff and members of FCC for their kindness shown with prayers, cards, phone calls, food and personal visits during Wayne’s recent hip replacement surgery. This once again proves to us, as it has for over forty years, that this church is one big family.
Your generosity and love was overwhelming and much appreciated!
Love, Wayne & Mary Ann Smith
Condolences June Fleshman passed away on March 13. Our heart-felt prayers and sympathies are with Keith, her hus-band, and the rest of her family.
June’s memorial service is Saturday, March 29, at 2:00 pm at Albany First Christian Church. Charles Knox passed away on March 14. Our sincere sympathies and prayers go out to Crystal, his wife, and the rest of his family.
Charles’ memorial service is Tuesday, April 1, at 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Faye Munkers passed away on March 18. Our prayers of comfort and sympathies are with Marilyn Ross, her daughter, and the rest of her family. A service date for Faye will be in a future Scroll.
Welcome, Baby Titus! Titus Jeschke was born on March 10. He is the great-grandson of Bob & Robbie Adams. We send our congratulations to the entire family.
Email Prayer Group If you would like to start receiving the emails of our congregation’s prayer requests, please let Melissa know by email at: [email protected].
Ambassador Class Campout Silver Falls State Park June 24-26
The Ambassador Class has a group RV site reserved at Silver Falls State Park. We welcome any church member to come join us. Contact Jim Kinkaid for details, 503-581-8679.
Pinochle Wednesday, April 9 6:30 pm, Chapel Board Meeting Sunday, April 13 12:20 pm, Fellowship Hall Worship Meeting Tuesday, April 15 4:00 pm, Library
Looking Ahead to Easter
24-Hour Prayer Vigil Noon, April 17, to Noon, April 18 Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service Thursday, April 17 7:30 pm, Sanctuary Good Friday Service April 18 12:00 pm, Chapel Preparing and Serving Breakfast at Union Gospel Mission Sunday, April 20 Easter Worship Sunday, April 20 10:00 am, Sanctuary
CWF Business Meeting Thursday, March 20 10:00 am, Parlor Book Club Thursday, March 20 1:00 pm, Library Craft Day Saturday, March 22 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! Rebuilders’ Potluck Lunch Tuesday, March 25 12:00 pm, Parlor This is a support group for any and all who are rebuilding from any life experiences. Prayer Gathering Tuesdays, March 25, April 1 6:45 pm, Chapel Friendship Sewing Circle Wednesday, March 26 9:00 am, Accordion Rm Alzheimer's Spiritually Speaking Group Thursday, March 27 1:00 pm, Chapel Service Sunday Sunday, March 30 10:00 am Combined Worship 11:00 am Service Projects See the cover and Pastor Bob’s article on page 2 for more details.
ISSUE 6 PAGE 4
Mark Your Calendars Scroll Submissions All items need to be 100 words or fewer and due no later than Monday at 10:00 am– March 31 Email to- [email protected] or drop off in Melissa’s box. Long Range Planning Meeting Monday, March 31 6:30 pm, Staff Office Memorial Service for Charles Knox Tuesday, April 1 1:00 pm, Sanctuary CWF Group Meetings Wednesday, April 2 • J. Wilson– 10:00 am, Parlor
Hostesses: Betty Patterson, Ila Russell
• Mary-Martha– 1:00 pm, Parlor Hostess: Marcia Iken
• Rosa Dots- 6:30 pm, at Debbi Rehbehn’s
• Priscillas– 6:30 pm, at Tina Cox’s
Discover Salem FCC Lunch Sunday, April 6 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall See page 2 for more details. Prayer Gathering Taize-Style Tuesday, April 8 6:45 pm, Chapel Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday, April 9 1:00 pm, Parlor
Children and Youth A Little Light from Laurie It started innocently enough, a simple challenge issued to our children: bring snacks for our hungry neighbors. For the month of February, the kids and I talked about loving others, showing kindness, pictur-ing Jesus in the face of others, and remembering that God created each and every one of us. The challenge of giving to others was met with wonderful boxes of snack crackers, portion-sized packets of chicken, tuna, fruit cups and bottled water. What an amazing church family we have! I am so proud of our kids, and I love seeing their faces as they bring in their gifts. I have to say, though, the best part is handing a snack out to a hungry person knowing it came from the loving hands of our children.
Whether snacks, offering or kindness, when our kids are taught that giving to others is like giving to Jesus and is more important than giving to ourselves, what a difference they will make on this world! Thank you for the donations!
For these next several weeks before Easter, we will be talking a lot about Spiritual Practices as we strive to walk closer with Jesus. As Sunday school teachers, we may only get about an hour a week with your kids, but you get them every day. You are their most important spiritual teacher. Talk to them and let them ask their questions. Each child in the 1st-5th grade class has a Lenten calendar and a place for them to write down their Lenten promise. If they have been to Children’s Church, talk to them about their promises and encourage them. A Lenten Promise is a spiritual practice that helps us have a closer relationship with Jesus.
Flowers are bursting. Trees are blooming, IT’S SPRING! Take time to enjoy everything God has created.
In His Name, Laurie
Ramblings from Riane I am sure most of us can recall the story in John 13:2-20 where Jesus was a servant to his disciples and washed each of their feet after their meal together. Jesus wrapped a towel around his waist as a servant would have done. He, who was God in flesh, hum-bled himself before others to serve them. While there is great symbolism and powerful messages portrayed in this simple act, we discussed as a youth group the selfless servitude that Jesus demonstrated. We prac-ticed serving others in class and committed to focus on serving others during the week. We as Christians should be willing to serve in any way that glorifies God. A selfless act of servitude may come easy to some, but to others it can be a challenge. It is all about God’s timing, not ours. It is said that we are never more like Christ than when we serve others.
This week a group of dedicated individuals will be glorifying God through their service in Mexico. May we pray for their safe travels as well as the lives they will touch and be touched by while serving others in the name of Jesus.
Blessings, Riane Upcoming Youth Events: • Saturday, March 29 – Youth Fun Day! 3:00-8:00
pm. We will be going to the Kroc Center then out to dinner. Youth attending must fill out a Day Use Agreement form. Also, I am looking for par-ents or volunteers who would like to partake in the fun!
• Saturday, April 5-6 – Silverton Regional Prom for the high school youth. Forms are in the youth room and are due back Sunday, March 30.
Things to Know and Do OH, YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLL… A Doll Style Show and Luncheon
Saturday, May 3 11:30 am, Fellowship Hall
Sponsored by the Christian Women’s Fellowship
Dolls of many styles and time-frames will be shown; memories and stories shared. We will have special music (about dolls, of course!) and a delicious light luncheon.
WE NEED YOUR HELP: If you have a special doll you would like to loan, please pick up a sign-up card at the Information Center or from your CWF group leader, fill it out and turn it in to Anna Russell by April 1. Dolls on loan will need to be brought to the Fellowship Hall Friday before the event (May 2).
Tickets are $6 each and will be available starting Sunday, April 6.
A Word from the Board of Trustees FCC Friends and Family, I wanted to write a quick note updating you all on the status of the Morgan building rented by the Oregon State Department of Energy. As you may recall, in July 2013, we began renting directly to the Depart-ment of Energy without an intermediary. At that time we employed Dalke Property Management to oversee the property for us. They take care of all of the day to day needs of a commercial property. Included in the management is the overseeing of the parking lot and maintaining the agreements with each of the peo-ple who pay to park there. Historically, FCC did not receive a portion of that parking revenue. That is new money for us.
For some time now, we have been in negotiations with the State Department of Administrative Services to create a new lease for the building. After much deliberation, we did arrive at an acceptable document and that was signed in mid February. Unfortunately, the State has opted not to enter into a long-term lease, with the terms only extending until October 31, 2014. They are making arrangements for the Department of Energy to move into the renovated building that used to be occupied by Sears, a few blocks away.
With that, we are and will be working with a leasing agent to bring a new tenant into the facility as soon after Department of Energy departs as is physically possible. We understand that with the age of the building, there will be necessary improvements that will need to be done before a new tenant can be se-cured.
We have greatly appreciated the relationship that we have had with the Department of Energy and wish them nothing but continued success in their new fa-cility. I am confident that with God’s blessing the new tenant that we secure will bring us an equally positive relationship. I am excited to see the new things that will be presented to us in the years to come.
Blessings, Doug Johnson, Chairman Board of Trustees
Mission to Ecuador Information The mission trip dates are July 10 - 22. We will again be working through FEDICE, a local mission organization.
In the past we assisted them in building a church, classrooms, community buildings and a
childcare center. They have a children’s Bible study on each of the trips. The work can be varied and scaled to meet any person’s skill or physical needs.
The indigenous people do all the leading and skilled work. We are there to assist them as needed. Mis-sion trips usually include trips to visit projects we have sponsored in the past (such as chicken, sheep and other livestock projects).
If you are interested or have questions, the contact person is Rick Ikeda. He can be reached at 503-798-7221 or [email protected].
ELDERS 8:30 & 9:30 am– Joyce Frame 11:00 am– Phil Patterson, Craig Johnson, Lela Jackson, Virginia Krebs, Bud Pierce
MARCH DEACONS
8:30 am Service– Dallas & Judy Dyer, Dutch Sealy 9:30 am Service– Deana Costello, CJ Dyer 11:00 am Service– Arty Day , Richard Adams, Ed Gish, Debbie Hegr, Becky Johnson, Craig W. Johnson, Jim Kinkaid, Cecilia Larson, Raymond & Brandy Moya Choir: Earnest Freeman, Ila Russell
SATURDAY FILL
Mildred Webb
COMMUNION CLEAN UP Gaylon & Lois Bledsoe
COFFEE HOUR
Kim Otis, Jessica and Emily Snyder
FLOWERS From Clyde & Sharon Weir in celebration
of their 55th wedding anniversary.
Serving Sunday, March 30
ELDERS 10:00 am– Bud Pierce, Ron Nelson, Craig Johnson, Wayne Smith, Gene Clemens
MARCH DEACONS 10:00 am Service– Arty Day , Richard Adams, Ed Gish, Debbie Hegr, Becky Johnson, Craig W. Johnson, Jim Kinkaid, Cecilia Larson, Raymond & Brandy Moya Choir: Earnest Freeman, Ila Russell
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