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The Presbyterian Messenger

First Presbyterian Church 436 E 2nd St Salem OH 44460-2816

Rev. Meta S. Cramer, Pastor

Sunday, September 9 — The 16th Sunday after Pentecost The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 1 Mark 9:33-37 Sermon: Rally Day: Welcoming Wisdom Music: Haviland Choir Liturgist: Barb Marra

Dear Friends, Over the next few weeks, our church calendar will be getting much fuller. September 9 is Rally Day, the official start of the new program year. Sunday School for children and youth will resume, and everyone is invited to a “Potluck Breakfast” at 9:15 a.m. Don’t worry too much about the “potluck” part; if you can pick up a breakfast roll or some donut holes, that will be fine! (And I bet you’ll find something to eat even if you don’t.)

Pres-Bees and LOGOS will be starting on September 23 with an afternoon family picnic at Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church Camp, a camp with a longstanding relationship with both Upper Ohio Valley and Eastminster Presbyteries. (My husband Steve has been serving on the camp board for years.)

As our Christian Education programs resume for children and youth, I would also like to begin again

with more regular opportunities for spiritual enrichment for adults. The 3rd or 4th Monday or the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month are generally available for me. For September, I’m suggesting a movie night for Mon-day, September 24. I don’t look for films that focus on religious themes or hit us over the head with a mes-sage; I look for those that challenge us to learn to see God in the events of everyday life.

While this is not a “new year,” this season always brings fresh starts and new beginnings. May we all

recommit to seeking God’s wisdom and following God’s way.

Blessings, Meta

Sunday, September 16 — The 17th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 116:1-5 Mark 8:27-38 Sermon: Back to the Basics Music: Haviland Choir Liturgist: David Stephens

Prayer Concerns

Fairhill, Cleveland — Sally Collins

Others — Jan Bethel, Alissa Blevins, Kevin Chumney, Greg Cerny (Lucy Works’ brother-in-law), Alex Evans (Lucy Works’ friend), Berneda Fitch, Mary Lou Gamble, Matthew Gorley (Scott and Debbie Boyd’s nephew), George Hays, Hayden Johnson, Gretchan Lindsay (Carol Ricciardi’s niece), Brenda Lipp, Russell Loudon, Dorothy Malarchik (Marilyn Herron’s sister), Rob McCulloch, William McCurdy (Marilyn Herron’s grandson), Jacob McKinley (Lucy Works’ cousin), Beverly Mosher, Katie-Adam-Frankie Pawlosky (Jim and Ruth Newman’s daughter and family), Clarence and Joan Reed (Sue Skiba’s parents), Maria Ricciardi (Carol Ricciardi’s mother in law), Cody Roman (Kathie Baker’s grandson), Steve Sabot (Marilyn Herron’s friend), Ann Sandrock, Ron Scott (Meta Cramer’s friend), Carol Shaw (Gloria Shafer’s mother), Bruno and Kay Stanga, Alberta (Dolly Millikin’s aunt), Sue (Dolly Millikin’s friend), Teresa Turney (Dolly Millikin’s daughter), Pete Whitman (Kim Colian’s father)

Special Care Facilities

Birchaven Village: Jean Leimbach,124; 15100 Birchaven Ln, Findlay OH 45840 Brookdale Salem: Pat Butler, 305 Copeland Oaks: Jim and Marty Hollinger, Apt. 7106 Courtyard: Shirley Devan, 101 Inn at Ironwood: Jeanne Smith, 6699 Ironwood Blvd, #125, Canfield OH 44406 Lake Vista at Cortland: Margaret Sheets, Apt 105; 303 North Mecca St, Cortland OH 44410 Salem East Healthcare Center: Janice Olmstead, 223 (formerly Essex 3) Village at Westerville: Bruno and Kay Stanga; 215 Huber Village Blvd, C100, Westerville OH 43081

Military

MAJ Pawlosky, Adam HHC, 2-137th CAB, (155 ABCT) APO-AE 09330

In Memoriam Rita Clare (Pottorf) Hovis

United with First Church

January 12, 1936

Died — August 27, 2018

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord hence forth...that they may rest from their labors for their deeds fol-low them.” ~ Revelation 14:13

The Sympathy and Surrounding Love of Our Congregation are extended to the family of Rita Hovis; and to Jim and Ruth Newman and the family on the death of nephew, Jeff Hendricks. Thank you for the beautiful flowers from the church delivered by Barbara Yonker for my birthday.

Ona Mae Erath Thank you so much for the chancel flowers that Richard Eichler brought to Russell. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Sincerely, Marilyn and Russ Loudon

______________________________ Large and Small Upper Room devo-tionals for September/October are at Sanctuary entrances.

Collecting for Others

Blankets, Towels, and Washcloths for the Rescue Mission in Youngs-town, and Warm Winter Coats for Sue Thomas Ministries’ Operation Silent Night, which distributes the coats to the homeless of Washing-ton, D.C. on Christmas Eve (Adult-size coats only, please; they don’t need to be in perfect condition, just warm! Please place items on the stage in Fellowship Hall.

HFH Building in Salem Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley is building a new home for Amanda and Robert Hays and their 4 children at 570 Bank Street in Sa-lem. Anyone is welcome to join in building their home. Wednesdays and Saturdays are the normal vol-unteer days. No experience is nec-essary. No tools are needed. Tools, supplies, hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses are at the site. Also, anyone who would like to provide a lunch for our workers can contact HFHMV or talk to me in church and I'll help arrange it.

Mickey Buck We need people to host Coffee Hour for Sundays, October 7, 14, 28, Decem-ber 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. If you can help out, please use the Sign Up sheet in Fellowship Hall or call Janet Chumney, 234-567-0479.

Church Information: Phone: 330.337.9555 / Fax: 888.386.2321 Website: www.fpcsalem.org Facebook: First Presbyterian Church of Salem, Ohio You Tube: www.youtube.com / FPCSALEM (Service streamed Live at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.) Cable TV Channel 1021: Service shown on Sunday (1 & 9 am), Monday (1 am), Tuesday (3 am, 12 & 4 pm), Wednesday (1 am, 4 & 9 pm), Friday (1 am), Saturday (3 am, 12 & 4 pm)

“Soup to Go” resumes Sunday, September 23. This month’s soup is Stuffed Pepper. Volunteers who can help make this month’s soup on Saturday, September 22 should contact Carol Ricciardi or the Church Office. Jars are $5 each. Proceeds from the “Soup to Go” sales have been used for a variety of church projects. Please return jars and lids.

~ Youth News ~

Sunday School Rally Day — Sunday, September 9 9:15 a.m. — Potluck Breakfast in Fellowship Hall Bring a friend to Breakfast and Worship!

LOGOS / Pres-Bees Kick Off Event

Family Picnic Sunday, September 23

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church Camp Duke Vodrey Road

East Liverpool Ohio 43920

Bring the whole family and a covered dish to share.

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Games, and Refreshments will be provided.

Pres-Bees Youth Club: 4:30-6 p.m. on Sundays / Pre-K through Grade 5 Lesson, Choir/Chimes, Craft Shared Meal with LOGOS at 5:30 p.m. Leaders - Jayne Bricker, Sue Skiba, Cheryl McDevitt, and Rev. Meta Cramer Sept 23 Family Picnic (see above) Sept 30 Regular Gathering: Pizza, Salad, Cookies Oct 7 Regular Gathering: Sloppy Joes, Fruit, Brownies Oct 14 Regular Gathering: Tacos, Corn, Ice Cream

LOGOS: 5-6:30 p.m. on Sundays / Grades 6-12 Shared Meal with Pres-Bees Youth Club at 5:30 p.m. Leaders - Kim Double, Michael and Jody Karmazin Sept 23 Family Picnic (see above) Sept 30 Regular Gathering: Pizza, Salad, Cookies Oct 7 Regular Gathering: Sloppy Joes, Fruit, Brownies Oct 14 Regular Gathering: Tacos, Corn, Ice Cream

What: Salem Healthcare Caregiver Support Group

When: First Tuesday of every month, 11 am — 12 pm

Where: Salem East Healthcare, 230 Continental Dr

Join us for an opportunity to develop friendships, re-ceive emotional support, and discuss solutions to com-mon caregiver issues with other family caregivers. Var-ious speakers from senior resource agencies. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP/Questions: 330.337.9503 Communicarehealth.com

Your Session at Work The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Salem,

Ohio, meeting on Thursday, August 30, 2018:

Heard that Soup-to-Go will resume on Sunday, Sep-tember 23 with Carol Ricciardi’s stuffed pepper soup.

Approved a PresBees/LOGOS family picnic to be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 23 at Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church Camp in Calcutta.

Heard that, as decided at the special Session meeting of August 12, funds received for the Emer-gency Guatemalan Relief Fund have been disbursed to St. Paul’s Centro San Pablo to help with rent, food, and other necessary expenses for families affected by the FreshMark raid.

Heard updates on various maintenance needs for the building.

Elected Jody Karmazin as the Ruling Elder Commis-sioner to the September 4 meeting of Eastminster Presbytery.

Heard that Boy Scout Troop 3 recently held a Court of Honor at which a number of merit badges were presented.

Heard a report from the Preschool Board. Authorized contacting a surveyor to continue our

efforts to close the alley through our parking lot. Did not object to the renewal of BB Rooners liquor

license.

September

6 / Thurs 7:00 Committee Night: Christian Education (106) Mission Interpretation & Stewardship (FH) Property and Maintenance (107) Worship, Music, and the Arts (109) 7:00 Salem Bird Study Club (110) 9 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110)

9:15 All Church Potluck Breakfast (FH) 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship — Communion 6:00 Cub Scout Pack 3 (B)

7:00 Scout Committee Meeting (110) 10 / Mon 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 6:45 Board of Deacons (107) 7:30 Congregational Care (107) 11 / Tues 12:00 November Circle (Annabell’s) 12 / Weds 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 13 / Thurs 7:00 Finance (107) Review starts at 6:45. 14 / Fri 9:00-4:00 Quilt Group (FH) 16 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110) 9:15 Sunday School 9:30 Acolyte Training (S) 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship 17 / Mon 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 18 / Tues 4:30 Church Staff Meeting (107) 19 / Weds 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 20 / Thurs 7:00 Regular Session Meeting (107) 22 / Sat 9:00 Making Soup (K) 11:00 Baby Shower (FH)

23 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110) 9:15 Sunday School 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship 11:30-12:30 Soup to Go — Stuffed Pepper 1:00-4:00 Family Picnic at Beaver Creek Presbyterian Church Camp, East Liverpool (LOGOS/Pres-Bees Kick Off) 6:00 Cub Scout Pack 3 (B) 24 / Mon 1:00 Church Women United (107) Luncheon at 12:30; Program: Jody Karmazin (Denise’s Big Backyard), and Penny Lippiatt (Daytimers) 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 7:00 Movie Night (107) 26 / Weds 5:30 A.I.D. Board Meeting (107) 6:00 Carillon Ringers (200) 7:00 Haviland Choir (S) 28 / Fri 9:00-4:00 Quilt Group (FH) 29 / Sat 2:30 Memorial Service for Dorothy Zimmerman (S) 30 / Sun 9:00 Adult Bible Study (110) 9:15 Sunday School 10:00 Coffee Hour (FH) 10:30 Lord’s Day Worship 4:30 Pres-Bees Youth Club 5:00 LOGOS

October

1 / Mon 6:30 Boy Scout Troop 3 (B) 7:00 Board of Deacons (107) 2 / Tues 10:00-9:00 United Quilt Guild (FH) 3 / Weds 6:00 Carillon Ringers (200) 7:00 Haviland Choir (S)

Salem Community Pantry / Monday, 9-Noon; Thursday, 4-7 p.m. ITEMS NEEDED: Peanut Butter, Plastic Grocery Bags. Place items in Fellowship Hall.

Happy Birthday! Theresa Jones (11), Gene Shafer (15),

Bruno Stanga (17), Barbara Bozich (27), Kay Stanga (28)

Happy Birthday! Mary Bryan (2), Rose Marie Crookston (4),

Ann Topie (7), Jean Hannay (10), Mary Lepping (15), Bill Hannay (19),

Shirley Benson (30), Charles Pakosta (30)