The Salem LIFE NEWSLETTER OF SALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SANDWICH, ILLINOIS August 17, 2015 VOL. 42, NO. 8 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:34-35 “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE” Dear Friend, Are you hungry? Often we find ourselves very hungry. But are you hungry in ways beyond a hunger for physical food? Are you hungry for love, hope, meaning, and life itself? Sometimes we feel emotionally or spiritually weak, empty, and unsatisfied. Often we are hungry for something that will really satisfy and strengthen us. Are you hungry in this way? Shortly after feeding a crowd of thousands with just two fish and five loaves of bread, the people became hungry again. They wanted Jesus to feed them one more time. But Jesus had something for them far more satisfying and filling than physical food. He said of himself: “I am the bread of life.” Jesus went on to promise the people: “Whoever comes to me will never be hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” What do you think Jesus meant when he compared himself to bread? In a recent sermon I said that Jesus is like bread because: 1) he is essential to life; 2) he satisfies our hungers; 3) he strengthens us; 4) he is available to all; 5) he wants to be a part of our lives every day; 6) he needs to come inside of us; and 7) he gives life to those who eat of this bread. Several years ago the ELCA World Hunger program suggested an addition of two lines to the traditional “Come, Lord Jesus” dinner prayer. The suggested addition begins with the words: “Blessed be God, who is our bread.” Yes, indeed, as we are thankful for our daily bread, we are thankful most of all that God is our bread. I am often very hungry. Are you? May we hungry people be satisfied and strengthened by the one who said: “I am the bread of life.” Your Friend in Christ,
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The Salem LIFE NEWSLETTER OF SALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
SANDWICH, ILLINOIS
August 17, 2015 VOL. 42, NO. 8
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry,
and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:34-35
“I A M THE BREAD OF L IFE”
Dear Friend,
Are you hungry? Often we find ourselves very hungry. But are you hungry in ways beyond a hunger for physical food? Are you hungry for love, hope, meaning, and life itself? Sometimes we feel emotionally or spiritually weak, empty, and unsatisfied. Often we are hungry for something that will really satisfy and strengthen us. Are you hungry in this way?
Shortly after feeding a crowd of thousands with just two fish and five loaves of bread, the people became hungry again. They wanted Jesus to feed them one more time. But Jesus had something for them far more satisfying and filling than physical food. He said of himself: “I am the bread of life.” Jesus went on to promise the people: “Whoever comes to me will never be hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
What do you think Jesus meant when he compared himself to bread? In a recent sermon I said that Jesus is like bread because: 1) he is essential to life; 2) he satisfies our hungers; 3) he strengthens us; 4) he is
available to all; 5) he wants to be a part of our lives every day; 6) he needs to come inside of us; and 7) he
gives life to those who eat of this bread.
Several years ago the ELCA World Hunger program suggested an addition of two lines to the traditional “Come, Lord Jesus” dinner prayer. The suggested addition begins with the words: “Blessed be God, who is our bread.” Yes, indeed, as we are thankful for our daily bread, we are thankful most of all that God is our bread.
I am often very hungry. Are you? May we hungry people be satisfied and strengthened by the one who said: “I am the bread of life.”
Your Friend in Christ,
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Serving Christ!
1022 North Main Street—PO Box 105; Sandwich, IL 60548 Phone: 815-786-9308
DEATHS: Two long-time Salem members died in the faith on July 16.
• Beverly Mayer died at Willow Crest at the age of 91. She had been an active member of Salem since 1989 when she and Louis moved to Sandwich from Warrenville. We send our heartfelt sympathy to her husband Louis, sons Rev. Greg, David, Philip and Jeff and their families; and to
Beverly’s many friends.
• Harvey “Buck” Heusinger, 92, died at Kishwaukee Hospital. He was a faithful member since 1957. Harvey is survived by his son Mark and his family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who mourn the loss of these and other loved ones.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
CURRENT—John Sperry*, Brian Lee, the family and friends of Beverly Mayer*, the family and friends of Harvey Heusinger*, and the family and friends of John William Martens, great-nephew of Dave and Sandy Martens
CONTINUING—Shelly Claxton*, Steve Guyer*, Ben Burkett*, Irene Klotz*, Mick Kimmey*, Happy Bingham*, Ione Bennett*, Laura Allen*, Gloria Mikyska*, Jackie Cline*, Robert Abbey Jr.*, June Gorecki*, Marsha Mitchell, Beth Brenner, Pete Kay, Melanie Rose, Donna Gary, Kay Glennon, Gloria Fry, Ethel Merkel, G.L. Hartman, Kathy Needo, Tom Hill, Shirley Guthmueller, Cecile Earnest, Claudia Krause, John Meek, Tanya Kimmey, Tom Wysoglad, Anna Wilkinson, Anna Kissel, Larry Lunn, Marty and Claudia Kux, Nancy Niles, Florence Gudmunson, Jeanine Buller, Shawn Gilley, Hans Fladung, Karl and Kandi Bingham, and Mike Guzzardo
MILITARY—All people serving in the military, especially: Joseph Kimmey*, Brian Chester, Stephen Clark, Michelle Cunz, C.J. Goodin, Jesse Hayden, Chris King, David Minton, Tyler Pellegrini, Colin Stahl, and Joel Watson *indicates Salem members
Do you see names on our prayer list that should be updated? Please notify the office.
AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS :
The August 11th council meeting opened with devotions. Pastor Wayne gave his report. The minutes of the previous council meeting were approved.
For old business, the council discussed: 1) contributions given so far for the roof fund; 2) the need for a work project for the “God’s Work – Our Hands” day; and 3) paper work being done for a new check signer.
For new business, the council discussed: 1) alerting the Nominating Committee to begin seeking nominees for council; 2) alerting the stewardship committee to begin work on the fall stewardship program; 3) attending the synod Discipleship Gatherings this fall; 4) attending “Safe Child” meetings in the synod; and 5) Pastor Wayne will write a letter to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Yorkville in appreciation for their 150 years of ministry.
Discussed attending a synod workshop for treasurers and bookkeepers that will be held September 26 in Rochelle. The calendar and worship attendance were reviewed. Reports from committees were given.
The financial report was approved. For last month the General Fund had an income of $13,611 and expenses of $13,418 and the Capital Fund had an offering income of $4,646 and expenses of $6,191. The meeting was adjourned.
Getting to know your Congregation Council members…..
Throughout 2015 we will profile one of Salem’s Cong regation Council members in each issue of the Salem LIFE.
I started out life on the corner of Book Road and 75th Street in the then rural, small town of Naperville. All 20 of Grandma Fraley’s grandkids went to church with her at one time or another. We all went to Granger or Wheatland School on Route 59 less than ten miles apart.
Then in 1961 Dad and Mom bought a farm north of Sandwich. I’ve lived in the same house with three different addresses (Route 1 Castle Street, Route 1 West Sandwich Road and now 4220 West Sandwich Road). In 1964 my aunt and uncle traded their four-year-old daughter, Nancy, for me to go on a trip to Pike Lake Lodge in Wisconsin. While there I met an eighth grade girl named Cheri, whom I thought was very cute. Nine and a half years later we were married.
I started out Methodist; then became a Presbyterian; and, because that cute little girl was a Lutheran, I am now at Salem.
We have four girls. Carrie lives in Milwaukee and works for the city. Carrie gets Packer and Brewer vs. Cubs tickets. Melanie and Jeff live in Somonauk. She does dog grooming, and he is an electrician. They gave us two very cute granddaughters—Kylee who just turned 16 and will drive you anywhere and Abby who is in seventh grade and on the computer all the time. Jenny and Eric live in Richmond, IL. She does computer work, and he is a carpenter. They gave us two more very cute granddaughters—Sammy just turned four and has a brand new little sister, Lillian Rose, who is almost 3 months old. Then there’s Sarah and Zack. They live in Dallas. When we retire, they will put us in a nursing home next to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium so I can watch the Cowgirls practice.
So here we are still doing a little farming, driving trucks and going to Salem.
Thanks and God bless, Jerry
JERRY DAVIS
• ALLELUIA CHOIR SEASON —Salem’s Alleluia Choir for children in first through eighth grade will begin on Wednesday, September 16 beginning at 5:00 pm. The children rehearse most Wednesdays from 5:00-5:45 pm. An optional supper is offered following each rehearsal. Please contact Nancy Rex for more information.
• CONFIRMATION PROGRAM—An orientation session for seventh and eighth grade students and their parents will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm. Please contact Pastor Wayne if you need more information.
• OTHER MUSIC GROUPS RESUME REGULAR SCHEDULES AFTER THE FAIR. NEW PARTICIPANTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! - Traditional Choir: Thursdays, 7:00 pm - Salem Handchime Ensemble: Mondays, 6:30 pm - Praise Team: Mondays, 7:30 pm
• SALEM HOSTS COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP FEAST ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND.
• SALEM HOSTS LIFE LINE SCREENING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH.
RETURN TO REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE AUGUST 23
8:00 am Traditional Worship 9:00 am Coffee Fellowship
9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
Ecumenical Worship at the Sandwich Fairgrounds
The exception to the above schedule will be Sunday, September 13. On that day the schedule will be as follows: NO 8:00 am worship service at Salem 8:30 am Ecumenical Worship Service at the Sandwich Fairgrounds NO Salem Sunday School 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service at Salem
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
THREE YEARS AND OLDER ARE NOW IN SESSION
EACH SUNDAY MORNING BEGINNING AT 9:15 AM.
ALL ARE WELCOME! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE INCLUDED WITH
THIS NEWSLETTER.
Coming in
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE (8th Commandment):
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” - Exodus 20:16
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE (9th Commandment):
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.” - Exodus 20:17
WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE
Eight of Salem’s young people have completed their instruction and are now ready to receive Holy Communion. They are Emily Carlson, John Carlson, Evan Ryan Haag, Haley Johnson, Erin Lissman, Elizabeth Pearson, Grace Pearson, and Owen Van Haag. We welcome them to the Lord’s Table.
Twenty-six children, ages 3 years through sixth grade enjoyed four days of VBS at Salem last month. Fifteen of them were from Salem families, and 11 were from the community. There were 19 adult and youth leaders and helpers. They were Bonnie Guyer, Sharon Adkins, Mickey Farley, Pastor Wayne, Joanne Van Pelt, Cindy Webster, Nancy Rex, Libby Welsch, Carolyn Wyant, Jackie Cline, Brenda Pearson, Deb Haag, Aimee Haag, Jake Mitchell, Jaiden Farley, Sterling Farley, Levi Moore, Lexie Haag and friend. Offerings were school supplies plus $77.44 in monetary offerings. The money will go to the Lutheran World Relief Kit and Quilt Shipping Fund.
VBS 2015 CHRISTMAS IN JULY
STARS, ANGELS, SHEPHERDS, KINGS
• ALL OF OUR FAITHFUL MOWERS AND GARDENERS—THE GROUNDS LOOK WONDERFUL!
• RON CUNZ, DEAN LUNDEEN AND STEVE GUYER FOR SANDING AND PAINTING TWO PICNIC TABLES—WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT!
• RON CUNZ, STEVE GUYER, GENE OLSON AND DALE WHITE FOR TRIMMING BUSHES— GREAT CURB APPEAL!
• ALL WHO PLANNED AND PRESENTED LEARNING CIRCLES—WE HAD AN INTERESTING VARIETY.
Ladies’ Luncheon
August 26
All women of the congregation
are invited .
End-of-Summer Salad Luncheon
Wednesday, August 26
11:30 am
Salem Fellowship Hall
Sharon Adkins will present a program on
her trip to China.
There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex
for those planning to attend. hosted by The Ruth Unit
Dear Salem Lutheran,
Thank you so much for letting us stay at your church. We enjoyed the dinner you served us and the brownies and ice cream. We loved the pool and volleyball (a big thank you to Pam and Steve!). We were also very thankful for the bagels and fruit in the morning. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Thank you! Ascension Lutheran Church Senior Luther League (Thousand Oaks, California)
In the Wind
CROP WALK—OCTOBER 4
F.R.B. HARVEST CELEBRATION—OCTOBER 17
BONFIRE/HAYRIDE/HOT DOG ROAST—OCTOBER 24
Our August date for volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva is Thursday, August 20, 9:00 am—12 noon. Volunteers will meet at Salem at 8:00 am to carpool. Please see Walt Farley if you have questions.
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP FEAST— The August feast is set for Tuesday, August 25, 4:30—6:00 pm at the Union Congregational Church, 305 South Gage Street, Somonauk. ALL ARE WELCOME. THERE IS NO COST. Salem is asked to provide salads. If you can help by providing a salad, please sign-up on the appropriate clip board in the narthex and deliver food to the host church around 4:00 pm on feast day. ADOPT-A-ROAD— The Green Team invites walkers of all ages to participate in a clean-up walk of our assigned stretch of West Sandwich Road on Saturday morning, August 29. Please meet at 8:30 am at Prairie View School. Wear long pants, boots or sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Safety vests and bags are provided. The walk usually takes approximately one hour.
OAKS INDIAN MISSION TRIP —St. John’s Lutheran Church of Somonauk is planning a mission trip to Oaks Indian Mission in Oaks, Oklahoma. They have invited our members to attend as well. It will be from Tuesday, September 1st through Saturday, September 5th. Please see Pastor Wayne if you are interested or have any questions.
BOOK DISCUSSION—There will be a book discussion group meeting beginning Thursday, September 17, 5:30 pm. The book will be “Go Set A Watchman” by Harper Lee. Sharon Adkins and Doug Fraley will be leading the group. Please check with either of them if you have questions.
MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY—St. John’s Lutheran Church of Somonauk is planning a mission trip to New Windsor, Maryland from Saturday, September 26th through Saturday, October 3rd. They have invited our members to attend as well. The group will be working at the Lutheran World Relief warehouse and also with SERRV (“fair trade”) products. Please see Pastor Wayne if you have any questions or are interested in going. SYNOD ASSEMBLY 2016 —Interested in attending our Synod Assembly next year? The assembly will be held at Augustana College in Rock Island on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18. It is a wonderful experience. Sharon Adkins, Walt and Mickey Farley, and Pastor Wayne attended the assembly this year. Talk to one of them if you have any questions.
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church 1022 North Main Street P.O. Box 105 Sandwich IL 60548
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The congregation voted on Sunday, August 2 to accept the $55,000 bid from Robinson Roofing to replace the roof on our education wing and to raise the needed funds. As of this writing, we have $41,263 in hand. Praise God! Thank you to all who responded so quickly. However, we must raise the entire amount before work can begin. Please respond generously.
