The Messenger

~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~

April, 2019

Volume 65, Issue 4

We are God’s children called to seek, share, teach, and continue to experience the Word of God.

In the Waiting Read Psalm 62

In this season of Lent we wait with anticipation. How we wait has a great

influence on our journey. My heart is so ready for the next great victory; even

that victory that is the forever victory, yet we are called to waiting in the journey

given to us. I challenge myself and all of us to be “all in” on what we are seeking.

Our lives should not vacillate between the seeking of darkness and light. We are

called to be children of the light! Surely all of us abhor the pain and strife of

brokenness of every kind: illness, accident, poverty, calamity, severed

relationships and much more. We all know there is quite enough darkness in our

world already! By our thoughts, words, and deeds we either add to the darkness

already there or bring light. May we carefully attend to our lives; for we can so

readily rail against the darkness as we bring judgment and vengeance in self-

righteous ways, adding all the more darkness to a world that has quite enough.

We should wait with faith as people with eternity written on our hearts. This past

Thanksgiving season I was with family on a beach in Galveston Texas, awed by

the immensity of God’s handiwork. Even as I spoke to God about His wonder, I

know I have little begun to see the wonder of God’s love and creative work. I

wrote deeply with my finger into the sand these words, “John was here.” I stood

with bare feet and rolled up pants legs in that November sea. I watched as each

wave took a bit more of my writing away. In just a few minutes what I had

written had vanished, yet the eternity God has put in my heart says it yet remains

and always will! Even today God knows the exact place where I wrote my name!

Do we wait with the knowledge that goodness and glory brought to God can

never be erased? Do we wait expecting goodness even when we don’t understand

how it will come? What brought Mary to the tomb of Jesus that early

resurrection morning? There may have been more than one reason, but

somewhere in Mary is this hope beyond hope! This is not over! God has not yet

spoken His powerful word of victory over the present darkness! Do we, in the

darkness and shadows of this present life, wait with anticipation of God’s

victory? Even before this long winter began to yield to spring, my eye carefully

looked for robins and the first irises to pop through the cold soil of the flower

bed. I rejoiced a bit over a week ago when I noticed that subtle bit of green in

the otherwise sleepy brown thatch of winter grass. Friends, it is never a matter

of “if” with God; it is only a matter of “when.” God is glorified as we wait with

faith, reflecting the light of Christ in every place and time. May we pray for

goodness as we bring light to each moment we live, and may we wait in faithful

expectation. Whatever is good and seems dead, gone, or diminished, know that God will yet have His say. I am

convinced that nothing that is truly good will ever be lost. God is glorified in our faithfulness and will surprise us

with His victory.

Rejoice in our risen Savior!

Pastor John

Wednesday, April 3 7:00 p.m. Lent Worship Wednesday, April 10 7:00 p.m. Lent Worship

Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday / Confirmation 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship

Thursday, April 18 Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Worship w/Pew Comm. The Living Last Supper Friday, April 19 Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service Saturday, April 20 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 21 Easter Sunday 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service 7:00-9:45 a.m. Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Easter Worship with Pew Communion No Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Easter Worship with Pew Communion

“The Living Last Supper”

“The Living Last Supper” will be presented at our Maundy Thursday service by the Chancel Choir and men from

our congregation.

For centuries before Jesus came to earth, each year when the spring harvest began, the Jewish people were

instructed to remember the emancipation of Israel from slavery in Egypt by observing Passover. Ritual prayers

of blessing were learned and recited. All leaven was removed from the house, a specific set of foods was prepared

on dishes used only for this occasion, and a ceremony was performed by each family through which the story of

the Exodus was retold. The instructions for the Passover Feast were given to Moses before the Ten

Commandments! It pre-dates all other feasts, and its importance was made clear when Jesus chose to celebrate

this feast during His last hours.

The Passover Supper is rich with beauty and symbolism, but its significance is lost to many Christians today. The

unleavened bread represents the sinless Savior; it is broken and half hidden away, representing His death and

burial; it is later uncovered and eaten. Many families involve the children in the story by making a game of hiding

and searching for the bread. The Matzo bread used for this ceremony is grilled, so it has stripes that remind us

that Jesus was beaten; it has holes in it, which remind us that He was pierced. When Jesus says to His disciples,

“This is my body,” it gives the bread a whole new level of meaning. The blood of a lamb figures heavily into this

ceremony as well. In Egypt, the Israelites painted their door posts with the blood of a spotless lamb.

When the angel of death saw this, he “passed over” those homes and spared the first-born from the last of the ten

plagues-the plague of death. When John refers to Jesus as “---the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the

world,” it becomes clear that the Israelites had been presenting a picture of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection

for 1500 years before His birth by celebrating Passover!

“The Living Last Supper” is a 35-minute program for Maundy Thursday, Lent, or any communion service. It

incorporates the DaVinci painting as a model for the set and is also meant to present a true picture of the Last

Supper, which was a celebration of the Passover Feast. When God called these twelve men to be His disciples

and apostles and to establish the New Testament Church, He chose flawed individuals, people just like you and

me, men who were not saints or even finished products, but works in progress; men whose qualities needed to be

honed, molded and channeled in positive ways. It is my prayer that God will use this production to remind all of

us that He is not yet finished with any of us, and that every one of us is guilty of denying and betraying Him. The

most important lesson of this presentation, however, is that His love and mercy covers every contingency, and

His will is perfect even if it is difficult to understand. Just as these twelve exemplary men had a mission given to

them to build the New Testament Church on a foundation of love and grace, we are also charged to continue that

mission, to love one another and to share the good news of the Messiah. ~ Ruth Elaine Schram ~

Every Generation Suggested Song: Dreamer by Martin Garrix and Mike Yung

Every generation has their

“thing.” Something from their

childhood that they will

remember forever. The Rubix

cube, Stretch Armstrong, a

Chatty Cathy doll, Gameboys.

And I bet right now you are all

smiling as you remember your

favorite toy as a kid.

Every generation is also known

for what they did. In the 50s and

60s, we had the civil rights

movement. In the 60s and 70s,

we had women’s rights activists.

Every generation also has their

negative aspects. No matter what

the year was, historically, there

has been a disconnect between

the traditions of our elders and

the new ideas of the youth.

Flappers in the Roaring

Twenties for example, were seen

as young, party girls, going

against everything society

thought women should be and

do. Currently, we seem to be

disconnected about pretty much

everything. School, technology,

fashion, choices, health.

Every generation thinks they

know best. The youth see the

adults as not changing with the

times. Adults see youth as

disrespectful and ungrateful.

Every generation has made an

impact, however. Those crazy

flappers from the 1920s

redefined the roles of women in

our society. The civil rights and

feminists movement provide the

path to the equal rights

conversations and battles we are

still facing today. Today, our

youth are in this technology

world, which we don’t entirely

understand right now. We don’t

know what this will lead to. But

I can guarantee you, it will

change the world, if it hasn’t

already.

Every generation is filled with

dreamers. Young people who

envision the world differently.

People who want to see the

world change into something

better. As a generation, people

come together to make the world

a place of love and hope.

Every generation needs their

faith. Dreamers need something

to believe in. When our youth

are figuring out how they will

impact this world we live in,

they need God, their parents, and

role models in their life to show

them how powerful their faith

can be. Future generations will

look to our generation right now

as the start of...something.

Whatever we do, whatever we

create, whatever we say, will

change the future.

Every generation needs other

generations. We cannot change

the world without each other,

good, bad, and ugly. We need

each other to keep us dreaming.

We need each other for love,

hope, forgiveness.

Every generation needs love.

---- Becca Exhale April Schedule Sunday, April 7th - Exhale 4-5:30

Saturday, April 13th - Trivia Night (kids should be there at 4:30 to set up – doors open at 5:30) Sunday, April 14th - Exhale 4-5:30

Saturday, April 20th - Easter Egg Hunt – Exhale will help set up

Sunday, April 21st - NO Exhale

Sunday, April 28th - Exhale 4-5:30

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Volunteering at the Community Hope Center (CHC)…..by Larry McGee I’d like to say a few words about anyone who wants to or has been thinking about volunteering their time at the CHC. I have been volunteering more now since I’ve retired, and I believe CHC is very dedicated in helping people that are in need. People who volunteer there are very caring and willing to help others. Before CHC opens in the morning, there is someone who goes to a designated area to pray. There is a prayer room for folks to go to and have a Pastor pray with/for them. I have been working in the donation area where people bring household and clothing items in. Some people donate 1-2 bags of items, where some folks may donate an entire van full of items. CHC feeds people lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. They do not serve lunch on Thursday, but are open for donations. I’ve observed people walking out with a grocery cart full of food, depending on their needs. They have different areas to work in…serving food in the lunch room, handing out food, organizing donations, some work in the warehouse, or helping when donations are brought in. In the summer they put a garden out with fresh vegetables to give away as well. CHC also has a place where someone may stay for the night. There are beds and showers that are separated for men and women. When volunteering I have a good feeling of helping others, which is what God wants us to do as Christians. If you’d like to help and serve people in need for four hours on the last Friday of the month, please join me. CHC would be glad to see you. ---- Larry McGee

April Mission Opportunity…..The Mission Committee is still working on finalizing details on our April project at Alhambra Care. More information to follow in your weekly church bulletin.

Have a mission idea? All are welcome to share ideas with the Mission Committee. We meet the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. or share your idea with a Mission Committee member Rebecca Braundmeier, Kathy Porter, Joye Brase, Dennis Conrad, Shane Stille, Council Rep

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need your help in filling the Easter Eggs. In the hallway, there are plenty of eggs. Last year, we had over 1000 eggs. Please grab a sack and fill them with goodies (individually wrapped candy, small toys or treats, etc) and return the sack to the hallway by Wednesday, April 17th. We appreciate all your support. THANKS!

11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Rain or Shine When: Saturday, April 20th

Time: 10:00 am @ Salem UCC Who: Youth from newborn to 5th grade

The youth will search for eggs in age appropriate groups and we will have donuts, muffins, and fruit afterwards. Hope to see you there!

If you are sad or struggling inside, do not

suffer alone. Ask for help. We have a team

of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen,

care, encourage, pray, and Stephen Ministry

by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders

listed below. Our Stephen Ministers are there

to care!

Pastor John Mindrup: (C) 618-409-3941

Betty Imboden: (C) 618-973-0572 ****************************** The Warm Line is for persons with mental health challenges and their families to receive support by phone. Peer and Family Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health recovery in their own lives as an individual or family member. They have been trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and help you. The warm line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover.

Illinois Warm Line 866-359-7953

2019 MESSENGER BOX SCORE

February YTD

GENERAL FUND

Offering - $12,376 $28,966

Expenses - $13,979 $37,654

Difference - $(1,603) $(8,688)

Other Income i.e. facilities rental, etc. $1,513 $1,521

Net change-Operations $(90) $(7,167)

BENEVOLENCE

OCWM - $177 $374

Other Benevolence - $588 $1,216

Total - $765 $1,590

Please join us for breakfast on

Easter Sunday, April 21. Serving will begin in the Parish Hall following

6:30 a.m. Sunrise Worship and will continue until 9:45 a.m. The menu

will include breakfast casseroles, breakfast pastries, fresh fruit, juice, milk

and coffee.

Please sign up outside the church office if you can bring a breakfast

casserole or pastry dish to share or if you can help with serving the

breakfast.

SAVE THE DATE VBS – 3 days

June 24, 25, 26, 2019

More Details to Come

SALEM CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES – March 14, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Carol Reckman, Judy Zimmerman, Emily Uhe, Jerry Frank, Jerri Riechmann, Ron Schmidt, Nancy Zweck, Steve Roper, Shane Stille, Sharon Capstick and Pastor John. EX-OFFICIO STAFF: Kerri Reilson, Lisa Uhe VISTIORS PRESENT: Ben Hoeft with Fortune Investments, spoke about the volatility of the market and how the market is showing improvement. CALL TO ORDER: by President Carol Reckman at 7:00pm DEVOTION: Pastor John led us in devotion with an inspirational passage “Be Still & Know I am God”. Pastor John led us with an opening prayer. Lisa Uhe presented the new minimum wage law and spoke about how it will affect some of the positions within the church. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: There was a motion by Judy Zimmerman, 2nd by Emily Uhe to accept the previous meeting minutes. Motion Carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion by Jerri Riechmann to accept the Treasurer’s Report, 2nd by Nancy Zweck. Motion Carried. OUTSTANDING BILLS: Motion by Steve Roper, 2nd by Shane Stille to pay the outstanding bills, Motion Carried. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Communion & Counting Schedule was discussed and vacancies filled. Touched on committee reps and updates. PASTOR’S REPORT: He reported everything was going well. Confirmation going good as well. OFFICE COORDINATORS REPORT: Kerri thanked the Men’s Fellowship for the new refrigerator and thanked Larry McGee for putting it together. She also reported on the automated calling system, One Call Now and Dial My Calls. A system like that would cost approximately $825 annually for 300 phone numbers. The cost will increase with more numbers. Motion made by Shane Stille, 2nd by Jerry Frank to table the discussion. Motion Carried. Motion by Judy Zimmermann, 2nd by Steve Roper to hire Ideal Cabinet Solutions to reface and refinish the kitchens cabinets in the parsonage in the amount of $2,485. Motion Carried. Motion was amended to state the funds will come from the general fund. Motion Carried. Motion by Shane Stille, 2nd by Emily Uhe to give discretion to Pastor John to arrange the pulpit supply and pay an amount not to exceed $150 plus mileage until a full-time pastor is hired. Motion Carried. Motion by Shane Stille, 2nd by Ron Schmidt to table the approval of the PPPRC guidelines and description. Motion Carried. Motion by Shane Stille, 2nd by Emily Uhe to accept the Salem Wire Policy as written. Motion Carried.

Motion by Judy Zimmermann, 2nd by Emily Uhe to table the discussion of the Salem UCC Church Facilities Use Policy. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: The following items were tabled until the April meeting: Minimum wage law, vacation policy and facilities use policy. Motion by Judy Zimmermann, 2nd by Steve Roper to have a potluck lunch on April 28, 2019 for Patti Reckmann. Church council will provide meat and drinks. Motion Carried. Motion by Judy Zimmermann, 2nd by Steve Roper to purchase a gift for Patti in appreciation for her service. Motion Carried. Motion by Jerry Frank, 2nd by Ron Schmidt to advertise the custodial position at $14/hr., Motion Carried. Motion by Judy Zimmermann, 2nd by Emily Uhe to table the discussion of the revisions to the custodial job description. Motion Carried. Motion by Judy Zimmermann, 2nd by Shane Stille to table the discussion of the wedding coordinator. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Shane Stille, 2nd by Ron Schmidt to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried and ended with the Lords’ Prayer. NEXT MEETING: April 11, 2019 at 7pm. Blessings, Sharon Capstick

************************************************************************************ Mission - February 25, 2019

Justin Bonnell came to discuss the Angel Closet project. Angel closet - collects money and items for children who are in needy in our schools. This could be supported by just the church, the community, or we could partner with the Baptist Church, or Ministerial Alliance, or Grantfork UCC since they are in the same school district? Fund instead of closet? Schools could use money to purchase whatever is needed for students in need. Can this be a fund kept at the church and used when needed? Becca talked with nurse at HMS. Our Angel Fund is district wide, which would include Alhambra and Grantfork schools. Should we still start a fund here at church to collect donations to go towards school Angel Fund?

Pregnancy Kits - donation box in the Narthex; put kits together on March 31st; Denny will make announcement Other ideas: April - talk with Alhambra Care about needs they have for our project in April. Justin suggested a vegetable garden. Work day to set up garden end of April - Collection for donations? The Mission Committee will be selling food at the church during the Alhambra Townwide Garage Sales. May - Mental Health Month - John will be helping us with a “project” - Speaker? Love Offering?

Next Meeting: March 25th @ 7pm

Property - March 4, 2019 New defibrillator pads still on hold. Determined no roof leak in Parish Hall. Repairs to ceiling to be done. Boiler has been repaired. Parish Hall and Educational Building floors have been re-finished. Russell Furniture sent bid for men’s restroom downstairs in Parish Hall floor replacement $1,329.15 – will proceed with project. West steeple light was replaced – warranty. Cabinet shop has seven parlor chairs to be repaired. Office refrigerator to be replaced. Property Committee toured buildings to update member on various projects. Can purchase church light bulbs through Ameren Efficiency Programs at discount at designated outlets.

Evangelism/Worship - March 5, 2019 In attendance: Donna Yates, Dawn Reinhardt, Verna Gilley, Richelle Braundmeier, Jordan Braundmeier. Meeting opened by Dawn giving the devotion. We looked over the Easter Season Flyer which will be posted at the church and around town. Dawn talked about Youth Sunday, Festival of the Hymns and new adult costumes for holidays. We talked over doing the Blessing of the Pets after Easter with posters that will be posted throughout the community. We also discussed Welcome letters for the new members of the community. We will notify other nursing homes throughout the area about our livestream. Also, care packages for college kids. Meeting adjourned by the Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting: April 2nd, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Board of Christian Education – March 7, 2019 Patty Uhe called the March 2019 meeting of the Board of Christian Education to order with 8 members present. Those in attendance were: Paige Basler, Rebecca Braundmeier, Sharyn Gieseking, Donal Reagan, Mary Reinhardt, Emily Uhe, Lorene Uhe, and Patty Uhe. Paige Basler led us in devotion and a prayer. Patty Uhe reported that in February, Preschool averaged 5 out of 10 students, Kindergarten through 5th grade averaged 8 out of 21 students, 6th grade through 8th grade averaged 13 out of 23 students, the Youth averaged 3 out of 16 students, and the Adults averaged 8 out of 10 students. She stated that the Salem Seekers Curriculum Committee’s next planned meeting is June 12. Patty Uhe reported that Youth Sunday will be on Sunday, March 17. She stated that Tammy Burton and Sharyn Gieseking audited the Board of Christian Education books. Patty Uhe reported that the Faithful Attendance for Teachers & Students for the Winter Semester was 26 in 2017-2018 and 33 in 2018-2019. Rebecca Braundmeier reported that 42 people attended the Nertz and Euchre Tournament with $262 raised. She stated that Exhale will have A Night of Homelessness on March 23 at the Alhambra Township Park. Rebecca Braundmeier reported that the Exhale Trivia Night will be on April 13. Pastor John Mindrup reported that confirmation is going well, and Mary Reinhardt stated that the confirmands started on their banner. Pastor John Mindrup stated that about half of the confirmands attended the Catholic Mass on February 23 at St. Mary’s in Edwardsville. Pastor John reported that 4 people from Salem and 10 residents of Hitz Home attended the Confirmation Fun Day. Pastor John Mindrup stated that Essay Sunday will be Sunday, March 31 and Sunday, April 7. The Board of Christian Education closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Historical Committee

Please stop by the display cabinet to see our display of the Last Lord’s Supper. We have gathered items from members (on loan – thank you very much) and from a different location in the passageway and the Memorial Parlor (thank you Pastor John and Carol Reckman for permission to move them). In addition, we have photos of members of Salem when they portrayed the Living Lord’s Supper. One photo was included in the 1985 church directory but we do not know the exact year it was presented. If anyone can identify the members in any of our photos, please let a committee member know. Anyone having information about Salem’s presentations of the Living Lord’s Supper would be greatly appreciated. We will find a place to include more items if you have them. The committee thanks everyone for their help.

Search Committee The Search Committee faithfully continues its work in pursuing our next pastor to lead us into the future. When developing our Church Profile our members were asked “Why do you go to this church?” There are varied answers, however, Eugene Peterson says the real reason is “We are called to worship.” Every gathering begins with a call to worship. Peterson says people assemble for worship because God called them together whether they know it or not. We are called into a faith community. The Search Committee has a large task before us. We are in the process of calling a pastor. Scripture must be taught and preached, prayers must be offered, visitation must be conducted, sacraments must be administered, counsel must be given, and worship must be led. The pastoral call before us is vital, and we are called to be servants alongside our pastor and leader. Our future depends on our journey together to serve God and our church community. As we assemble to hear God’s word spoken in scripture, sermon and sacraments, our faith responds in praise, obedience and commitment. God has made clear his saving love is to be shared, both in receiving and giving. Our faith community has a large task before us. We are called to worship. We give God thanks and praise for our church community and for all the love and support of our members during this time of reflection and looking to the future of Salem. We believe God is at work in preparing our next leader for Salem and is building each of us for the journey before us. We want to thank Pastor John, the Council, the committee work, our staff and our members for the strong commitment during this time of transition. We also thank Rev. Shana Johnson for her close work with the Committee. We are truly blessed at Salem with all our leaders. God’s Peace to All, The Search Committee (Portions shared from “Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work” by Eugene Peterson.)

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~ 2019 Confirmation ~

Confirmation will be on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

This year’s Confirmands are:

Jordon Briggs, Caitlyn Burton, Blake Ernst, Shayden Hogg, Heath Follwell,

Kylie Ketcham, Riley Mansholt, Destiny Odle, Travis Porter

They will take their first communion at the Maundy Thursday Worship Service on April 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.

Did You Know?

What year were members of Salem reminded that Daylight Savings Time would be in effect? April 1954 members were reminded of the DST schedule. Daylight Savings Time varied from location to location until 1966.

We look forward to our lock-in on April 5

at 6:00 p.m. with our Confirmation students. We invite

parents or mentors and will need a few extra helpers for that

evening. Please contact Joye or Pastor John if you are

interested in helping.

Salem UCC Treasurer's Report

Month ending February 28, 2019 Current Activity

YTD Activity

Beginning General Fund Balance

56,174.95 62,426.57 Offering-Loose

4668.00 12364.31 Offering-Envelopes

6252.00 13537.00 Offering-On line receipts

1456.45 3064.82 Facility Use Donations

350.00 350.00

Miscellaneous Receipts

1155.57 1155.57 Interest Income-General Fund

7.08 15.43 Benevolence Received

764.71 1589.61 Total General Fund Income

14,653.81 32,076.74

Salaries

7,689.72 20,892.29 Employee Benefits

822.53 2,258.04 Maintenance/Property Services

146.21 1,471.26 Insurance

- 5,091.50 Utilities

1,833.22 3,612.04 Supplies-General

2,526.26 3,309.95 Professional Expense

25.50 25.50 Miscellaneous

30.00 30.00 Worship

824.93 824.93 Christian Education

33.66 33.66 Stewardship

46.86 92.77 Pastoral Care

- 11.50 Benevolence Paid

- -

Total General Fund Expenses

13,978.89 37,653.44

Ending General Fund Balance

$ 56,849.87 $ 56,849.87

Beginning Memorial Fund Balance

16,044.44

23,124.32 Memorials received

604.55 5,594.67

Honorariums received

170.00 170.00

Miscellaneous Receipts

20.00 80.00

Memorial Fund Expense:

Miscellaneous-stamps

(200.00)

Worship (music)

(780.00)

Memorial projects-courtyard

(11,150.00)

Ending Memorial Fund Balance

$ 16,838.99 $ 16,838.99

Building Fund Balance

42,471.25 42,145.25

Building Fund Offering

539.81 865.81

Ending Building Fund Balance

$ 43,011.06 $ 43,011.06

Sabbatical Fund Balance

13,086.30 13,086.30

no activity

Endowment Fund Beginning Balance

62,274.64 62,274.64

no activity

Beginning Investment Fund Balance

94,052.21 88,741.81

Change in Market Value

3,082.66 8,393.06

Ending Investment Fund Balance

$ 97,134.87 $ 97,134.87

Beginning Mission Matching Fund Balance

112,106.71 106,105.38

Change in Market Value

2,183.12 8,184.45

Ending Mission Matching Fund Balance

$ 114,289.83 $ 114,289.83

Beginning Reserve Fund Balance

22,228.52 22,214.52

Interest Income-Reserve Fund

11.78 25.78

Ending Reserve Fund Balance

$ 22,240.30 $ 22,240.30

Other Restricted Fund Balance

1,709.11 1,709.11

no activity

Worship Ministry Schedule

Date Acolytes Greeter(s) Liturgist Ushers

April 3 (7 pm)

Jim Annable

April 7 (10 am)

Brooke Hunsche Tyler Hunsche Anita K. Cain Patty Uhe

Thomas Eyman / Brenda Schlechte Leroy & Bev Engelke / Josh/Tiffany Gillison

April 10 (7 pm)

Sharyn Gieseking

April 14 (10 am)

Adam Eyman Cassidy Eyman Kathy Porter Laura Muench

Lewis & Lorene Knackstedt Steve Stille / Sue Liefer / Ken Gehrig

April 18 (7 pm)

Shirley Gall / Shannon Hogg Richelle Braundmeier / Rebecca Braundmeier

Cindy Henschen

April 19 (7 pm)

Jerry & Ann Frank / Madison Frank Sherri/Dean Korsmeyer / Sandy Blom

April 21 (8 am)

Clara Doubet Grace Ouart

Need Volunteer

Lisa Uhe Bill & Carol Reckman

Dave & Ronna Renken / Tessa Renken

April 21 (10 am)

Need Volunteers

Need Volunteer

Laura Muench Laverne Korsmeyer / Laura Muench

Judy Blom / Justin Bonnell / Paige Basler

April 28 (10 am)

Riley Mansholt Brandt Mansholt

Cindy Henschen

Irving Gray Sydney Basler / Sharon Kaufman

Donna Yates / Denise Grandame / Ken Suhre

Worship Schedule

Date

Scripture Readings Worship Leader

April 7 – 10 a.m. Worship with Communion

Isa 43:16-21 / Ps 126 / Phil 3:4b-14 / John 12:1-8 Pastor John Mindrup

April 14 – 10 a.m. Worship

Ps 118:1-2, 19-29 / Luke 19:28-40 / Isa 50:4-9a / Ps 31:9-16 / Phil 2:5-11 / Luke 22:14-23:56 or

Luke 23:1-49 Pastor John Mindrup

April 21 – 8 a.m. / 10 a.m. Worship

Acts 10:34-43 or Isa 65:17-25 / Ps 118:1-2, 14-24 / 1 Cor 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43 / John 20:1-18 or

Luke 24:1-12 Pastor John Mindrup

April 28 – 10 a.m. Praise Worship

Acts 5:27-32 / Ps 118:14-29 or Ps 150 / Rev 1:4-8 / John 20:19-31

Pastor John Mindrup

Communion Schedule for Hitz Home

April 7 – 10:00 a.m.

Anita K. Cain

April 18 – 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday

Leon Uhe

Note: If you would like someone to be on the prayer list, please contact Pastor John or the church office. Names listed on the prayer list will not carryover from month to month.

Our Sympathies to the Family of:

Velma Henkhaus Who died on February 23, 2019

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• To give online, visit http://salemuccalh.org/

• Select “Online Giving” / Click “Create Your Online Profile”

• Enter your email address / Confirm your email address / Enter required information

• Choose “add transaction” / Designate contribution amount, frequency, and start date

• Choose account type, routing number and account number / Choose “process”

• Note: You may change your contribution at any time.

Livestream

Salem Church uses Livestream to

broadcast our worship services.

• Go to https://livestream.com/ accounts/10389497

• Click on the black and white picture of

the church “Live and Upcoming

Events”, and you will either see the

live broadcast of the worship service

or you can look for archived services

(by date on the right).

• To view an archived service,

click on the date of the

archived service you want to

view (listed by date on right).

Food Pantries Need Your Help!!!

Highland…Highland Food Pantry is in need of graham crackers, saltine crackers and Easter hams. Hamel… Hamel Food pantry is in need of flour, sugar, coffee, pancake mix, canned carrots, popcorn, frosting, canned mixed vegetables, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil, bars of soap, salad dressing, dish detergent, pudding, Jell-O, laundry detergent

Be of Service to Others……

Thank you to everyone who took part in the

Random Acts of Kindness this year with your

submission to our Heart Board! -----Evanglism/Worship Committee

The special envelope offering

for Easter is designated for Uni-Pres Kindercottage

Thank You Patti Reckmann!! Please join us for a potluck luncheon following Worship on Sunday,

April 28 to help celebrate and thank Patti Reckmann for

her 13 years of service to Salem UCC. Meat and drinks will be

provided by the Church Council. Please bring a side dish or

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From The Men’s Fellowship

& Women’s Guild

Next Meeting of the Men’s Fellowship & Women’s Guild There will be a meeting on April 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

April Golden Agers

Bob Mindrup on April 13

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Thank You Notes

Highland Area Christian Service Ministry sent a thank you for the donation of 125 pounds of food. Brenda Crisp of Uni-pres Kindercottage sent a thank you note for inviting her to worship with us and for the $150 check. Community Hope Center sent a thank you note for Salem’s help with their Toy Drive. Salem received a thank you note from Child Sponsorship Program Global Ministries for gift of $25 and gift of $243. ****************************************************

Monday Morning Reflections

Come join us at Maedge’s on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. to have a cup of coffee, discuss the sermon, read scripture together, and talk about whatever is on your mind. ****************************************************

Messsenger Dates

Messenger Articles due on April 15 Messenger Assembly on Thursday, April 25

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Looking For All Graduates… If you are, or know someone who is graduating from high school, college, trade school, or graduate school this year, please contact the church office at 488-3215 or salemuccalh@gmail.com by Sunday, April 28. Graduates will be recognized at the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 2. There will be a reception honoring the graduates following the worship service in the Parish Hall. The church office also would like a picture of the graduate and a short paragraph on the graduate consisting of full name (including middle), name of parents, name of school graduating from, date of graduation (at least month and year), if from college the degree graduating with, and future plans such as further education or career. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

2019 SALEM CHURCH COUNCIL:

President Carol Reckman

Vice-President Judy Zimmerman

Secretary Sharon Capstick

Treasurer Ron Schmidt

Financial Secretary Emily Uhe

Jerry Frank

Nancy Heidbrink

Derik Payne

Jerri Riechmann

Steve Roper

Shane Stille

Nancy Zweck

The Pastor/Parish/Personnel

Relations Committee

The Pastor/Parish/Personnel Relations Committee (PPPRC) is always ready to hear ideas and suggestions. If you have a concern that you feel is not being addressed, please feel free to contact a member of the PPPRC. All concerns expressed will be held and addressed in confidence. Please refrain from contacting staff members at home.

2019 PPPRC members are:

Dagmar Annable / Justin Bonnell Ann Frank / Jessica Iberg

Sherri Korsmeyer / Jerri Riechmann

Salem UCC Office Hours:

Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Salem United Church of Christ 1117 West North Street Alhambra, Illinois 62001 Phone: 618-488-3215 Fax: 618-488-3212

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Pastor John Mindrup, Assistant Pastor Kerri Reilson, Office Coordinator Becca Braundmeier, Youth Director Dawn Reinhardt, Music Director Patti Reckmann, Custodian

The Messenger ~ A Communication Ministry of Salem United Church of Christ ~

Church’s Email: salemuccalh@gmail.com Web Address: www.salemuccalh.org

Would You Like

Home Communion or a Visit

From Pastor John?

If you would like or know of someone who would like home communion or a visit from Pastor John

in your home for conversation and prayer, please contact him to schedule a time.

Church – 618-488-3215 / Cell – 618-409-3941

Email – johnc1956@live.com

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