ASSISTANTS  IN  TODAY’S  WORSHIP

Officiant  .  .  .  Rev. Travis Pittock                                                Lector  .  .  .  Sheree Krol

Organist  .  .  .   Lois L. Jones                          Prayer  Leader  .  .  .  Richard Landseadel

Acolytes  .  .  .   Ryan Carr and Molly Webster

Welcomers  .  .  Russell Alessi Jr. and Carl Radtke

Ushers  .  .  .   .  Paul  Yox,  Erik  Radtke,  Julie  Schmidt,  Robert  Schmidt  Jr.,

                          Robert  Schmidt  Sr.

Altar  .  .  .  .  .  Grace Belter, Ethel Berkhoudt, and Norrine Nagel

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We welcome Rev. Travis Pittock, Mission Developer of CLiMB, as our guest worship leader today while Pastor Wurster is out of town.  Pastor Wurster will return Thursday, February 12, 2004.  In case of need, call Mr. Jim Carr (896-1991), president of Salem, or Pastor Pittock in his office at Salem – 826-3345 or at home – 674-7942.

We also welcome the L.A.D.D. choir, under the direction of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Drescher.  The L.A.D.D. Choir does not accept any form of payment, but if their presence here today has blessed you in some way and you wish to encourage this expanding ministry, please consider making a contribution to – L.A.D.D. Inc., 83 Cottonwood Dr., Williamsville, N. Y. 14221.   Everyone is invited to the downstairs social hall after worship for a Hot Dog Lunch where the Choir will be our guests.

FLOWERS  -  Are given by the Women’s Guild to God’s Glory.  Donors are needed for February 15 & 29.  Contact Gloria Pfohl – 667-7396.

SICK  -  Kenneth Matson

TODAY  -  Hot dog lunch after worship - $2.00 for a grilled hot dog, potato chips, beverage and dessert.   Come join us for a summer treat in the midst of winter, sponsored by Valparaiso University Alumni and Friends.

NEXT  SUNDAY  -  Deadline for March DOVE.

THIS   -   Mon.  -  12:00, Quilting Group (bring lunch);  Tues.  -  12:00,

WEEK     Women’s Guild (bring lunch); NO Bible Study;  6:00, Confirmation

                 Class;  Wed.  -  7:30, Sr. Choir;  Thurs.  -  9:30, Bible Study; 12:00, South Buffalo Ecumenical Association here at Salem;  7:00, Sunday School Staff meeting.

OFFICE  HOURS – Monday  -  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.;  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RENOVATION  OF RESTROOMS  -  Will take place this Friday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 17, 2004.  During these dates the restrooms will not be usable.  The Handicapped Restroom, located in the sacristry, is available.

SOUTH BUFFALO BASKETBALL LEAGUE – Saturday, February 14, 2004 – 8:00 p.m. – Salem/St. John’s Lutheran vs. Grace Lutheran at Trinity Gym, Reserve Rd., West Seneca, NY.

THANK  YOU  -  From the Jarmusz Family to Salem congregation for all the prayers and support during this difficult time before and after the death of Steve’s mother, Patricia Jarmusz.  Also, a thank you to Pastor Wurster for a meaningful funeral and thanks to all involved in helping with the wonderful funeral breakfast.

FASTNACHTS  -  We will be making homemade fastnachts here at church, Ash Wednesday, February 25, 2004 for the two worship services.  Place your order for friends and relatives by calling the church office – 824-2787.  Profits to benefit Salem Sunday School.

OFFERING  UPDATE  -  Weekly current collected February 1, 2004 - $2,200.70;  Attendance – 137;  Weekly current needed: $2,958.83.

COMING  SOON  -

Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. – The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Spring 2004 Concert” on Sunday, February 29 at OLV Basilica, Lackawanna.  Tickets are now on sale for $10.00; Students, children and seniors 65+ are $8.00.            

Volunteers are needed to help with either the potluck dinner for the orchestra, planned for 4 p.m. at Salem, and/or  housing overnight for the students.  Information relative to being a patron or sponsor will be in the February DOVE.  

           

For tickets or further information contact:  Marjorie Nagel – 997-6791 (after 5:00 p.m.); Norrine Nagel – 826-6745; Ray Yox – 674-2540; Ruth Wurster – 825-3253; Maureen Wilke – 826-2081; or Ernelle (office) – 824-2787.

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CELEBRATIONS  THIS  WEEK

BIRTHDAYS:  Mon.  -  Michael Turner;  Wed.  -  Sharon Miller, Karen

                          Stachowski;  Thurs.  -  Cheryl Budziszewski;  Fri.  -  Rebecca Croston.

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