2269 Seven Mile Ferry Road Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone: 931-645-2544 Fax: 931-645-5263 E-mail [email protected]Prayer Requests [email protected]Website salemmethodistchurch.com News and Events 2 UMYF 3 Feedback from Christian Conversation 4 Birthdays 5 January 2016 The monthly newsletter of Salem United Methodist Church — Clarksville, Tennessee Greengs Salem UMC, Happy New Year! I hope that you are looking toward 2016 with hope and faith. I recognize that we live in a world that struggles to hope, and if we are honest, we too struggle to hope at mes. There is so much brokenness in our families, our community, and in our world. Yet, the Bible speaks of faith, hope, and love remain- ing, even when all else falls away (1 Cor. 13). Faith—”the assurance of things hoped for, and the convicon of things not seen”— invites us to see God’s promise as a promise coming into reality (Hebrews 11). In reading Hebrews 11, I recognized something that had not stuck out to me in previous readings. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something beer so that they would not, without us, be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40 What is Hebrews saying? First, this comes aer a long list of saints commended for their faith. This list includes Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Rahab, just to name a few. Each of them had faith that God was doing something greater than what they could see. What greater thing is God doing in our midst at Salem that invites us & challenges us to trust beyond what we know or see? Secondly, there is an interesng nuance in the verses above. God’s promise is not only for the faithful of long ago, but a constant promise for us and for generaons to come. Their longing for God’s promise is connected to our longing. Their hope is connected to our hope. Don’t forget, the community of faith in Hebrews before these verse had already reminded one another “not to neglect in meeng togeth- er” (Hebrews 10). We need one another! Each and every person is a child of God, uniquely gied for the glory of God and the building up of the Body of Christ. Let me say it again…we need one another! God has uniquely drawn us together at Sa- lem UMC, and 2016 has great promise. This Winter and early Spring, we will be ex- ploring our unique God-given gis. We will also ask you to prayerfully consider how you are being called and empowered to offer your God-given gis. As we prepare for this journey, please pray! God is always listening and speaking. Pastor Brian Salem UMC is called to authentic relationships in Christ that impact our community. Inside This Issue
The monthly newsletter of Salem United Methodist Church — Clarksville, Tennessee
Gree�ngs Salem UMC,
Happy New Year! I hope that you are looking toward 2016 with hope and faith. I
recognize that we live in a world that struggles to hope, and if we are honest, we
too struggle to hope at �mes. There is so much brokenness in our families, our
community, and in our world. Yet, the Bible speaks of faith, hope, and love remain-
ing, even when all else falls away (1 Cor. 13). Faith—”the assurance of things hoped
for, and the convic�on of things not seen”— invites us to see God’s promise as a
promise coming into reality (Hebrews 11). In reading Hebrews 11, I recognized
something that had not stuck out to me in previous readings.
Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was
promised, since God had provided something be�er so that they would not, without
us, be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40
What is Hebrews saying? First, this comes a9er a long list of saints commended for
their faith. This list includes Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Rahab, just to name
a few. Each of them had faith that God was doing something greater than what
they could see. What greater thing is God doing in our midst at Salem that invites
us & challenges us to trust beyond what we know or see?
Secondly, there is an interes�ng nuance in the verses above. God’s promise is not
only for the faithful of long ago, but a constant promise for us and for genera�ons
to come. Their longing for God’s promise is connected to our longing. Their hope is
connected to our hope. Don’t forget, the community of faith in Hebrews before
these verse had already reminded one another “not to neglect in mee�ng togeth-
er” (Hebrews 10). We need one another! Each and every person is a child of God,
uniquely gi9ed for the glory of God and the building up of the Body of Christ. Let
me say it again…we need one another! God has uniquely drawn us together at Sa-
lem UMC, and 2016 has great promise. This Winter and early Spring, we will be ex-
ploring our unique God-given gi9s. We will also ask you to prayerfully consider how
you are being called and empowered to offer your God-given gi9s.
As we prepare for this journey, please pray! God is always listening and speaking.
Pastor Brian
Salem UMC is called to authentic relationships in Christ that impact our community.
Inside This Issue
Church Council
Tuesday, Jan. 19 6—8pm
Church Council will meet on Tuesday, January 19 from 6:00pm—8:00pm. All are welcome, and committee members are strongly encour-aged to make every effort to attend. Childcare is available.
The Night of Prayer
Join us Saturday, January
2nd, at 6:30 pm for a time
of prayer. Let’s begin our
New Year listening and
talking to God together.
Check out the new signs on Seven Mile
Ferry Road and Salem Ridge Road!
.The UMW and worship committee will be removing the Christmas decorations on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 9:00. Anyone who would like to help is more than welcome!! The annual UMW officer training will be held February 6th at Hilldale UMC. Time will be announced at a later date. If you hold an office in our UMW, mark your calendars and plan to attend.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
If you are in need of this training, please join us Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. There will be no cost for this training. Please RSVP your spot by Thursday, January 14, 2016. Contact the church office for more information.
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WARMTH IN WINTER REGISTRATION The 35th Warmth in Winter is set for January 29-31 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Murfreesboro. Salem has 60 youth and adults registered to attend. We will depart from Salem at 3:30, Friday afternoon, and return around 2:30, Sunday afternoon. Warmth in Winter offers lots of fun, training workshops, competition, worship, prayer, preaching, and fellowship with 2,400 other youth from Middle Tennessee. Fee balances and forms are due January 3. Sonday Night Live will NOT meet Sunday, January 31, as we will just be returning home.
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RAISE THE PRAISE A NIGHT OF WOR-SHIP AND PRAYER
Our monthly RAISE THE PRAISE ser-vice will be held at Ryes Chapel UMC, Sunday, January 3, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth from Ryes Chapel will provide the devotional and testimonies. Both our praise bands will unite to lead praise and worship. All youth are asked to bring $2 to help with the cost of the pizza supper. If you need a ride to and from Ryes Chapel, be at Salem by 4:30. We will take the church van and return around 7:30. Join us for a night of singing, praying, listening and worshiping our Savior, Jesus Christ.
YOUTH MINISTRIES COUNCIL MEETING
UMYF Counselors and SALTeam mem-bers will hold their Youth Council meet-ing, Sunday, January 3, at 3:30 PM in the Fellowship classroom. We are beginning 30 minutes earlier than normal since we are going to Ryes Chapel and need to be there by 5:00. Please remember to bring your 2016 calendar and important school dates that we need to work around as we plan the first quarter.
January Birthdays
Pastor: Rev. Brian Marcoulier
Youth Minister: Myranel Bryant
Administrative Assistant: Misty Stone
Custodian: Mike Bryant
Nursery Coordinator: Deborah Morris
Musicians: Richard Hayes, Myranel Bryant, Abney
Parchman, Olivia Allison, Kara Peters, Stephanie
Carson, Kirsten Meaker, Joel Erb
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