S U N D A Y    M O R N I N G    B I B L E    C L A S S

9:00 a.m.

Sunday morning Bible Class is to help people carry out the mission of our Lord as Lutheran peacemakers in the church catholic in the world.  Lutherans are people with one Lord and three books (Bible, Catechism, and hymnal).  In the adult Bible Class we will learn about people, their faith stories and prayers.  In the classes we will pick up different Biblical characters, touch on the main themes of the catechism and a Biblical prayer.  Sunday morning Bible Class is the place where visitors and new people can explore becoming members of Salem congregation.  They can get acquainted with people of the Bible and people of the congregation and the Catechism and prayers.

People will get more out of the class if they read the stories ahead of time and also the Catechism.  It is also helpful if people have their own personal Bible (and Catechism even!) to read, mark, and learn from.  This is a challenge.  If adults challenged the kids by learning themselves and not griping about the kids, it might result in more learning and faith and prayer too.  Just a thought.

In the class we will first summarize the story and themes for about half of the time and then discuss questions for half of the time.  The schedule of readings will appear each month in the DOVE.  A full schedule will be available in class.  Below please see the September schedule.

Date                            Bible                                       Catechism                                        Hymns/Prayers

Oct.  5                         Peter – Mark 8:27 ff.                Creed 3                                              Psalm 130

Oct. 12                        David’s Sin -                            Lord’s Prayer/Intro. &                        Psalm 90

                                    2 Samuel 11                            1 & 2 petition

Oct. 19                        David’s Family Troubles -       Lord’s Prayer -                                   Psalm 104

                                      2 Samuel 13 – 19                  3 – 5 petition

Oct. 26                        Jeremiah’s Call -                     Lord’s Prayer -                                   Psalm 46

                                      Jeremiah 1                            6 – 7 petition, Conclusion

 

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SALEM  TO  HOST  THIS  YEAR’S  REFORMATION  SERVICE

 

The annual Reformation Service, previously held at Slee Hall, State University of New York at Buffalo, will be held at Salem on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 4:00 p.m.

The Rev. Dr. Eric W. Gritsch, author and Luther scholar, Emeritus professor of church history, Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, will be the guest speaker.  A mass choir, including our Salem choir, will participate.  There will be a reception in our lower parish hall following the service.

The Reformation Service is sponsored by The Lutheran Campus Ministries at Buffalo.

The Rev. Dr. Gail V. Riina is Campus Pastor.

	POSITIONS  AVAILABLE  ON  CHURCH  COUNCIL Anyone interested in running for the available church council positions --  President; Secretary;  and Chairman of Elders  -  please contact Mark Thomas at 668-6321.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The new 2004 Entertainment Books are now available from Elinor Jentsch (662-9459) at the special price of $23.00  through November 15, 2003.  No books will be available after this date.

The proceeds from these books will supply much needed camper scholarships for children in our Papyrus Program, an outreach to children in foster care, and to campers in our Agape Program serving those who have developmental disabilities.  Because of the support received through this fundraising effort, our ministry will meet the spiritual needs of all God’s people without exception.  Please help support this worthwhile cause.

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THANK   YOU   TO  -  -  -  Maureen Wilke for making the three beautiful banners to be used at the   

                                                      Reformation  Service at Salem on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. 

                                                      The banners are on display in the upper parish hall.

      We have been blessed by such a talented person.  A wonderful job,

                                                            Maureen!

 

S. L. Y. (Salem Lutheran Youth) would like to thank everyone who came out and supported us in our car wash on Saturday, September 13, 2003.  The money raised will go towards defraying the cost of our planned trip to Florida in 2004.  We are going to need a lot of support, both spiritually and financially, to get us to this LCMS YOUTH  GATHERING. 

                                                                        Thank you again for your continued prayers and support.

                                                                        --  S.L.Y.

 

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R O A S T     B E E F    D I N N E R

Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Many volunteers will be needed to make this a success.  Please check where you would like to help and put in the box by the office.  Thank you!

                                                --  food preparation before hand

                                                --  kitchen on Wednesday

                                                --  take-outs

                                                --  desserts

                                                --  serving in the dining room

                                                --  clean-up

                                                --  dishwasher

                                                --  loan of an electric roaster

                                                --  food donation, contact Norrine Nagel (826-6745)

 

Name: ________________________________________________  Phone:  ________________________

K I D S    I N    C H U R C H

 

Dear Parents,

 

            Several of you have mentioned to me that you don’t bring your children – especially little ones – to church because they’re not quiet and don’t sit still.  Children begin moving in early pregnancy and keep on moving.  Without them moving, there would be no life.  It’s what kids do best.

 

            As many of you know, we have two Pastor’s Kids, or PK’s as we’ll call them.  When the older one was about 6 months old, I started a “church bag,” which was only used on Sundays.  There was always a favorite book or two in the church bag, and , as they got older, there were color books and crayons – all quiet items.  No noisy toys or activities were part of the church bag!  When the PK’s were toddlers, I packed a container of Cheerios combined with a few raisins or chocolate chips, and that kept them busy through almost a whole sermon as they sorted through the Cheerios for the goodies.  But imagine my embarrassment one Sunday when the lady in front of us, who was wearing a navy blue dress, stood up and I saw that she was wearing Cheerios crumbs as well.

 

            Contrary to popular opinion, the PK’s were not model children, and there were many Sundays in their growing up years that one or both of them were taken out of church for a few minutes, and then brought back for the rest of the service.  By the time the younger PK was in first grade, the church bag disappeared and they were expected to sit quietly, listen and sing any of the hymns they knew or could read the words to.  After all, they’re expected to sit quietly in school and pay attention.  Why not also church?  It’s OK to expect your children to participate in the worship service and sit quietly, but every once in a while they need to be reminded of church manners and parents need to do that.

 

            The PK’s are both adults now, but they still sometimes get the giggles in church when they see the little sheep in the Christmas pageant, and I’m still embarrassed, and I still have to remind them of church manners.  Being a parent is a life long job!!

 

            Jesus said,  “Let the little children come to Me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.  I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”  Then He put His arms round them, laid His hand on them and gave them His blessing.  -  Mark 10:14-16

 

            See you – and your children of all ages – in church.

 

                                                                                    Ruth Wurster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The L. W. M. L. Fall Retreat was held at Camp Pioneer September 19^th – 20^th,

many ladies from our society attended.  Rev. Dennis Putzman was the guest

speaker.

October 5, 2003 will be L.W.M.L. Sunday.  Money donated to L.W.M.L. supports many mission projects. 

Salem will be hosting a service on Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 4:00 p.m.  L.W.M.L. is requesting homemade cookies for a reception that will follow this service. 

Our annual dinner meeting will be held Thursday, October 23, 2003.  We will meet at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. with a short meeting afterward.  All ladies are welcome.

                                                                                                            Julie Diehl, Secretary

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W O M E N ‘ S           G U I L D

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.  Dessert and beverage will be provided by the committee.  Our guest speaker will be Deann Sheppard, who will give us a book review on The  Red  Tent.

The Niagara Lutheran Home on Hager Street is desperately in need of bingo prizes.  Items suggested are over-the-head necklaces; creams; pins; toothpaste; toothbrushes; stuffed toys; large stuffed animals; deodorants; lotions; cologne; after shave lotion; combs; etc.  These small prizes mean so much to the Home’s residents.  Hotel samples are too small for their people to handle.  Items are welcome by anyone, not just Guild members.  There will be a box in the narthex and back hall marked – “Niagara Lutheran Home” to put them in.

Our baked goods and craft sale will be on Sunday, November 9, 2003 during the coffee hour in the social room.  We need anyone willing to bake for us – pies, coffee cakes, fudge, cookies, AND  BREADS.  Cakes and cupcakes do not sell.  Donated crafts will also be appreciated.  Please mark items – “WOMEN’S  GUILD baked goods” and put them in the kitchen early on Sunday morning, November 9^th.

Just a reminder, if you have any items that were borrowed from our church, please return them.

Our Christmas party will be at Mackie’s Restaurant on Clinton Street on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m..

                                                                                    Frances Wiedemann

                                  Vice President

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S A L E M    G O L D E N    A G E R S

 

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2003 at noon.  If you wish you may bring your lunch.  Dessert and beverage will be provided by the committee.  If you are 55 years and over, please join us.

A trip is being planned for Tuesday, October 7, 2003 to the New Station Dinner Theater in Erie, PA.  For more information, contact Dick or Pat Bundt at 876-7717.

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COMMUNITY   MUSIC   SCHOOL   of   BUFFALO    -     -    -  Had planned on coming to Salem on September 16, 2003, but only had two students registered.  They need a minimum of four students.  The classes will be held in our upper parish hall and members with small children are encouraged to enroll them.  Tuition is $11.25 per week, payable monthly.  Classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Program:  “Music and Me”.  This is an early childhood music program for children aged three and under with a caregiver.

 

JUST  A  REMINDER  .  .  .     The deadline for all articles for the November DOVE will be Sunday, October 19.  Please have all your items into the church office by this time, if not before.  Thanks.

Don’t forget  -  to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, October 25, 2003, or you will be in Sunday School or church one hour early the next morning!!

Our Sympathy to . . .   The  family  of  Harold  Pollinger   (husband of Gertrude), who died  September 13, 2003                                      and              The  family  of  Betty  J.  Collins who died          September 15, 2003.

Women's Auxiliary of the Lutheran Service Society of New York     The regular meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Lutheran Service Society of New York will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 12 noon, at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 8304 Cole Rd., Colden, NY.  For directions, call 941-3335.  This is the annual craft and bake sale.  Please bring crafts or baked goods to sell and money to spend!   All members and friends are welcome.

THE   LUTHERAN   HOUR

(Heard each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on WXRL 1300 AM)

October  5  -  -  -  -  -    “Who is this Jesus?”  -  It’s true!  The most important conviction we will ever have is that Jesus is

                                                            the Christ, the Son of God – our Savior.  Hear what the Rev. Ken Klaus has to      

                                                            say about it from Matthew 8:27-35.

October 12  -  -  -  -  -   “True Greatness”  -  Don’t forget:  true greatness consists of living a life of thankful humility for

                                                            what God has done!  (Mark 9:30-37)

October 19  -  -  -  -  -   “Surgery for the Savior”  -  The Rev. Ken Klaus asks, “Does the Savior demand we perform

                                                            surgery             on our souls to be saved?”  Hear some insights based on Mark 9:38

October 26  -  -  -  -  -   Guest:  the Rev. Kurt Taylor

                                   

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            October  4 – “Letting Go of Guilt” – Face hurt and pain in a positive manner.  Guests discuss the key to

                                    unlocking guilt’s prison.

            October 11 – “Burned Out from Burnout?” – Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of “Becoming Strong Again,”

                                    provides guidance for regaining physical, emotional, and spiritual health for you and all

                                    women.

            October 18 -  “How to Say ‘No’ ” – Learn how to say no to requests, invitations, time intrusions, family

                                    members, friends, and employers.  Author Patti Breitman provides practical suggestions.

            October 25 -  “Ghosts, Ghoulies, and Things that Go Bump in the Night” – Are haunted houses real?  What

                                    goes “bump in the night?”  What do “they” want?

 

 

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FROM  THE  PASTOR:           What would you think if a young man started to tell you how much he had fallen in love,

                                                and he told you all about a dress, and the more he talked the more you realized he did not

                                                really know the difference between a dress and a woman.  I think most of you would

                                                conclude that there must be something wrong somewhere.  Many of you might wonder

                                                how any young man could be so crazy.  You also might wonder if there is any

                                                “continuing education” program that could save him from his confusion.

As I write this letter for the October DOVE, I am just coming from the Eastern District Pastors’ Conference where I was one of the presenters this year.  It is good to see old friends and have time for discussions and beer and talk.  There was time to see a few moments of “primal beauty” when we took a break to watch the sun set into Lake Erie.  The golden ball seemed to melt into the water to let another day end and darkness descend.  Then Pastor Roger Nuerge from the Pittsburgh area led us in some evening prayers.  He slowed the pace of the reading and prayers to guide us to meditate on the defeats and victories of life and the beauty we just shared.  He then led us all in “Abide With Me.”  Then it was time to talk to lots of friends and one who knew my wife at college even.

So back to the poor guy who fell in love with a dress.  Under much of our discussions, pastors and people deal with the problem of the guy who fell in love with a dress and got confused about the difference between a dress and a woman.  The denomination is the dress.  The church is the woman, the bride of Christ.  When we talk about the church we so often talk about our denomination or even just our building as the church.  Some people honestly believe that the Missouri Synod is the church.  They have fallen in love with a dress and miss the bride.  This causes all kinds of confusion.  Only God can create a woman or a bride – or a man, for that matter.  People make dresses or pants.  Only God can create the church, which is now about 2000 years old.  People make denominations, and none are as old as the church.  Denominations can be good and helpful on our journey down the road of history as long as they accent the beauty of the bride and not themselves.

So did you ever think of a definition of the church?  The constitution of the congregation (Augsburg Confession VII) says:  “It is also taught that at all times there must be and remain one holy, Christian Church.  It is the assembly of all believers among whom the Gospel is purely preached and the Holy Sacraments are administered according to the Gospel . . . It is not necessary for the true unity of the Christian Church that uniform ceremonies, instituted by human beings, be observed everywhere.”            (From the Pastor continued on next page.)

 

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SALEM  LUTHERAN  CHURCH

10 McClellan Circle  -  Buffalo, New York 14220

Phone - 824-2787

e – mail:  salemoncircle@yahoo.com   website:  www.salembuffalo.com

Rev. David F. C. Wurster, Ph. D.  -  Pastor

Lois L. Jones, Director of Music            Stephanie Pittock, Director of Christian Growth

Ernelle L. Ponivas, Secretary           Stephen Jarmusz, Sr., Custodian

Rev. Richard E. Blemaster, Pastor Emeritus