MAY 3, 2015

Welcome! We are glad you’re here! We invite you to seek out the folks wearing the “Ask Me” badge. Through them you will find information about the ministries of Salem Heights Church and how to become involved. Please fill out a Visitor Card and drop it in one of the offering boxes as you leave or scan this code to go directly to our website and fill out a visitor card. We have an excellent nursery and programs for children newborn through high school. Any of the ushers will be happy to direct you to the proper classroom. If you feel more comfortable having your infant with you during the service, the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for parents with small children. There is a private room for nursing mothers across the hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair, changing table and portable crib. For your convenience, it also includes a monitor to enable you to still hear and view the service.

Our Purpose...

To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and

supportive environment, proclaim the standards of God’s truth,

duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty

and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Sunday Worship

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Info & News

Marriage Conference Registration for the Salem Heights Marriage Conference continues!

Go to the church website or call the church office to register. Make

sure to join us for “What Did You Expect?” with Paul Tripp on July

10 & 11, as part of our 2015 Summer Series.

Girls’ Night Out Our last Girls’ Night Out of the year is less than one month away!

Mark your calendar for May 18 at 6:30 p.m., where you will get the

opportunity to attend “Suspect Hollywood,” a Mystery Theatre

Dessert. You won’t want to miss this exciting event!

Upcoming Mission Trips Our summer mission trips are quickly approaching. Be sure to be

praying for our teams that will be launching in the coming weeks.

• Arizona, June 18-28

• Eastern Oregon, June 20-27

• Mexico Team 1, July 16-24

• Mexico Team 2, July 24-August 2

Vacation Bible School Mark your calendar for our upcoming VBS this July 13-17. Our

theme is Zeros 2 Heroes, God taking ordinary people and making

them extraordinary through His power. This is an awesome event

from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for kids ages four through entering fifth grade.

Be looking for registration coming soon!

Summer Series We will be enjoying our annual summer series in July. The theme

this summer is “Family Matters,” featuring well know authors and

speakers like:

• Justin Greene July 5

• Paul Tripp July 12

• Phil Howard July 19

• Donald Whitney July 26

You won’t want to miss any of these exciting dates.

Welcome Luncheon Our Welcome Luncheon was postponed due to our busy church

calendar and has been rescheduled for May 31. If you are new to

Salem Heights Church, this event is for you! This is a wonderful

opportunity to get to know our church staff, ask any questions you

may have and enjoy a delicious lunch!

TODAY

7:00 a.m. Men’s Growth Groups 8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205 9:00 a.m. The Cross Road Sunday School 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 4:00 p.m. Missions Meetings 6:00 p.m. Small Groups

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way TUESDAY

6:45 p.m. Club Rocksalt 7:00 p.m. Ministry Night

WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. Women’s Discipleship 11:45 a. m. Simply Pray 12:00 p.m. Men’s Noon Growth Groups 12:00 p.m. Women’s Noon Discipleship 6:45 p.m. Worship Team Practice 7:00 p.m. High School Cause 7:00 p.m. Logos

THURSDAY

6:00 a.m. Men’s Growth Group 6:45 p.m. The Cross Road College Group 7:00 p.m. Careers Group

This Week’s Events

• Missions Preparation Meeting, May 3, 4:00 p.m.

• Baptism Preparation Class, May 14, 7:00 p.m.

• FPNO, May 16, 4:00 p.m.

• Lord’s Supper & Baptisms, May 17, 6:00 p.m.

• Final GNO, May 18, 6:45 p.m.

• Welcome Luncheon, May 31, 1:00 p.m.

Important Upcoming Events

Giving Update

THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of God’s people. You will notice that we do not pass the offering plate; however, there are offering boxes in the back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out of compulsion. We believe from the Word of God that the Spirit of God will lead people towards giving back to God of their first fruits. “...God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7) and we know He blesses those who take His Word seriously in every regard. Thank you for prayerfully supporting Salem Heights financially as we desire to reach the lost and disciple the Saints.

April 2015 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $107,846 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED ÷ WEEK = BUDGET

March Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750 $25,922

Week 2 $26,750 $35,204

Week 3 $26,750 $22,976

Week 4 $26,750 $23,744

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$45,952

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $21,957

• Tuesday evening Club RockSalt groups are in

great need of volunteers! If this is an area in

which you would like to serve, please contact

Russ Libby at 503.588.0403.

• We are also looking for people who can

volunteer to fill in for the summer months in Sunday morning

teaching and childcare. If you would be available to fill the

gap until fall, either teaching grade school age kids, or helping

play with the little ones, please contact Russ Libby at

503.588.0403.

Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church.

How Can I Serve?

Missions

Salem Heights Church

375 Madrona Ave. S.

Salem, OR 97302

503-588-0403

fax: 503-588-5338

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services:

9 & 11 a.m.

Message CDs are available in

the Registration Area for $4.

Please visit the desk in the

southwest corner to order

and pick-up your CDs.

You can also check the

website for our podcast.

info@salemheightschurch.org

www.salemheightschurch.org

Pastors/Elders

Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Matt MacCollin Pastor of Men’s/College/Elder

Lay Elders Chuck Moore

Ted Ferry

Administration and Staff

Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.

Ron Groves Administrator

Russ Libby Director of Ministries

Scott Hunter Facilities Manager

AJ Acker Music Ministry

Tim Saffeels Director of Student Ministries

Jason Brownell High School Ministries

Ed Reister Community Connection

Jay Duffus Men’s Biblical Counseling

Laura Chica Women’s Biblical Counseling

Julie Bernard Women’s Ministry

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

LUKE Part 25

Luke 5:33-39

“Good Food, Bridegrooms &

Spiritual Growth

(Why Loving Jesus Can Give You Gas!)”

Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene

May 3, 2015

In that profoundly moving book, Tolstoy’s

War and Peace, one of the most

memorable scenes describes the night at

Russian Headquarters when a messenger

brought to Koutouzow, the old Commander-

in-Chief the first news of Napoleon’s retreat

from Moscow. After the years of terrific strain

and agony to which the soul of Russia had

been subjected, the tidings sounded

incredible. The envoy finished his report and

then waited for orders in silence. A Staff

Officer was about to speak, but Koutouzow

checked him with his hand, and tried to say

something himself. Not a word would come.

Finally the old man turned away to where

the sacred images stood against the wall.

And then suddenly and unrestrainedly,

“Great, God,” he cried, “my Lord and

Creator! Thou hast heard my prayer! Russia

is saved!” And then he burst into tears.

To-day the envoy of the Gospel is charged

with tidings more moving and more

wonderful by far. If this message is fantasy,

there is no hope for humanity anywhere. If

this is true, the whole world is saved.”1

Our consideration today ... what will this truth do if it

gets inside you?

KEY WORDS

• Fasting – Not mentioned in the Pentateuch

� Implied in Leviticus 16:31

� First mentioned in Judges 20

� Gained prominence in exile

� Purpose of fasting was clarity

• Bridegroom – This word is thick with Old Testament imagery.

� Picture of God coming in His Kingdom (Jer. 3:14-20;

31:31-33; Is. 54:1-5; 62:1-11)

• Taken Away (v. 35) – Literally “lifted off” (passive)

� There will again be a day when fasting is appropriate ...

though not prescribed.

• Key: The presence of the Bridegroom marks a new phase.

� Same family

� Same history

� Same personalities

� Radically different relationship ...

THE PARABLE

• Parable = To lay alongside (for illustration)

Jesus gave them a picture to highlight four realities:

1. This new phase will “pull away” from the old.

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2. This new phase will look different from the old.

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3. This new phase will “fill” in a way that “stretches.”

� The Spirit of God and the word of God will fill up and

“expand” the child of God.

� If you are not flexible you will break!

4. In this new phase ... some will not participate, because they

“like things the way they were.”

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THE WRAP

1James S. Stewart, Heralds of God, © 2008 by Hodder Headline PLC.

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning

children’s ministry is in need of several Sunday school teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything

you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on these children. Commitments range from occasional

volunteers to real relationship building year long options.

Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service), Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,

Toddlers

Name

Phone

Email

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning

children’s ministry is in need of several Sunday school teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything

you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on these children. Commitments range from occasional

volunteers to real relationship building year long options.

Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service), Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,

Toddlers

Name

Phone

Email

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

Salem Heights Church, free event,

childcare provided.

Doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7pm.

5.18.2015

Girls’ Night Out & Picture Perfect Productions Presents

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

Salem Heights Church, free event,

childcare provided.

Doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7pm.

5.18.2015

Girls’ Night Out & Picture Perfect Productions Presents

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

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This c��fere�ce is part �f �ur �u�y series Fa"i�y #atters.%

PAUL TRIPP

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning

children’s ministry is in need of several Sunday school teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything

you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on these children. Commitments range from occasional

volunteers to real relationship building year long options.

Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service), Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,

Toddlers

Name

Phone

Email

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning

children’s ministry is in need of several Sunday school teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything

you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on these children. Commitments range from occasional

volunteers to real relationship building year long options.

Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service), Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,

Toddlers

Name

Phone

Email