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SEPTEMBER
2004 ======================================================================================= FROM
THE PASTOR
- I
was talking to a Christian educator not long ago.
I have known her for a number of years.
She has
been a professional youth worker in the church and also an
educator/teacher for
professionals
in the church, including pastors.
She made one of those memorable
comments
that make sense and focus the mind. She said, “I don’t believe in youth ministry anymore – I believe in family ministry.” That makes lots of sense as I look back over the years, and also look at what’s going on in the church and in the world around us. She does not mean that she doesn’t consider youth unimportant nor that she has given up her love of young people. She is getting to a very old point about how to love and minister to youth better than we often do today. Christian education has to do with whole families and family stories – not with here a child and there a youth. Martin
Luther was getting at the same point she was getting at
when he wrote the Small Catechism – “a Bible of the
Laity, in which everything is summarized that is treated
in detail in Holy Scripture and that is necessary for a
Christian to know for salvation.”
(Book of Concord – pg. 487)
In Luther’s Small Catechism this is the heading
under title of each section:
“In a simple way in which the head of a house is
to present them to the household.”
Martin Luther thought in terms of family ministry
when he wrote the Small Catechism.
He was clear that the primary institution of human
life and society was marriage and family and that the
primary teachers of any child are the parents.
If he were alive today he would probably say
something close to what I heard from the woman Christian
educator. Family
and parents is where the primary values of life are
learned. Primary
values are learned at the level of doing and not saying.
Of course, they are most powerfully learned when
the saying and doing are not contrary to each other, but
complement each other.
Most classroom teachers I have talked to over the
years say it’s easy to tell which students come from
disturbed homes. They
can tell by the student’s disturbed words and behavior.
It is not, however, politically correct – PC- to
say this in public these days.
I have seen the same thing as a family counselor
and as a supervisor and consultant for students and
professionals in family work.
It’s also a truth you can observe in
congregations even though many people try to duck the
truth of the connection between parents’ life and
kids’ life or leaders’ life and youth life in a
congregation. Lots
of congregations have a string of people who drop kids off
for Sunday School and teach the kids by their action that
this education is for kids and some women, but not for
grown ups and men. Some
church leaders wring their hands about the lack of youth
participation in a congregation, but neglect to notice
that the percentage of youth in Bible Study and the
percentage of adult leaders in Bible Study is about the
same. The
hand wringers are teaching and the youth are learning
quite well. (continued
on next page) =============================================================================== Salem Lutheran Church10
McClellan Circle - Buffalo, New York 14220
Rev. David F. C.
Wurster, Ph. D. – Pastor
Lois
L. Jones, Director of Music
Ernelle L. Poinivas, Secretary Stephen
Jarmusz Sr., Custodian
Claire Carlson, ‘Dove’ Editor Rev. Richard
E. Blemaster, Pastor Emeritus
e-mail:
salemoncircle@yahoo.com
website: www.salembuffalo.com = = = Misson: SALEM/Peace -
As the Father sent me I send you.
= = = Vision:
Preach – Teach – Heal – doing what Jesus does (continued
from FROM THE
PASTOR) . . . Taking
kids to the “shrink” for emotional problems or to the
pastor for spiritual learning is proving a real failure
and neglect if not abuse of our youth. We have and can do better.
At Salem we have a living Sunday School program
with thoughtful leaders who are thinking in new ways.
We have confirmation mentors who have enriched
confirmation way beyond trying to get information in
kids’ heads. Our
D.C.G., Mrs. Pittock, over the last year introduced us to
a program of family ministry called Faith Incubators,
which sees ministry to youth beginning at the birth and
continuing through high school graduation with events and
blessings with the families and congregation throughout
all those years. This
has had a powerful impact in families and congregation
where it has been used.
We have now the opportunity to build on what Mrs.
Pittock gave us in this regard.
We also have been given a $2,000.00 grant to
explore and use this program in the coming year in
confirmation. We
at Salem have been blessed in many ways.
The challenge now is to use the blessings God has
given us. We
have a good “Salem Board of Christian Education” who
are discovering that their job is not primarily
controlling things, but empowering people to be a new
creation in Christ and find ways to challenge us all for
family ministry. One of the things the mentors taught us early on is
that confirmation is not just for kids.
Over the year three and even four generations of
people shared the learning and life in Christ.
We saw things happening that could never happen in
the old model – things Martin Luther knew about and
wrote about almost 500 years ago. We have the people, the gifts, the leadership, and
the promises of our Lord here at Salem.
Jesus said that those who hear but don’t do
(Christian education is some disconnected facts
storehoused in a skull) build a house on sand and when the
storm comes it falls apart.
But the one who hears and does (Christian education
fills the whole family and congregation) builds a house on
the rock and the storms come and it stands.
And Peter on Pentecost preached that the Lord will
pour out His Spirit on all people and sons and daughters
will prophesy and young people see visions and old people
dream dreams. All
of this still works because the Spirit is still moving all
over the world and here at Salem too.
Peace,
Pastor Wurster ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sunday
School Another
school year is upon us, and we welcome all our children,
parents, and teachers back to Sunday School on Rally Day,
September 12th at 9:00 am.
We invite you to join us for breakfast, crafts, and
music. During
our 10:30 am worship service, the liturgy will be adapted
to accent the Sunday School and Christian education, our
third graders will receive their Bibles, the Sunday School
staff will be commissioned, and we will recognize the
commitment and support of parents and the congregation. This
year, we are looking for parent volunteers to help out
with various aspects of Sunday School.
We urge you to look inside yourselves, pray about
it, and if the Spirit moves you, talk to your Sunday
School teacher or contact B. David Sylvia to find out how
you can help. We
look forward to seeing everyone again on Rally Day to kick
off another great year of Sunday School! B. David Sylvia, Sunday School Superintendent Reminder
to Sunday School Teachers: Next
meeting: October
14, 2004 at 7:00 pm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie Carlson, member of Treemor Senior Girl Scout Troop 1407 on the presentation of her Gold Award. Stephanie completed over 50 hours of work by redecorating our church’s women’s restroom. Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouts and will be presented at the September 12th Rally Day service. Gold Award is similar to Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH REDEDICATION of CHURCH RESTROOMS WILL BE HELD RALLY DAY SEPTEMBER 12TH. We thank Stephanie Carlson and Mallorie Knappert, members of Treemor Girl Scout Troop 1407 for their redecoration efforts as their Gold Award project. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MEETINGS WOMEN’S GUILD Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 14th 2004. Dessert and coffee at 7:30 pm. Meeting to follow. All ladies are invited to attend. Fran Wiedemann, Vice President************************************************ SOUTH BUFFALO ECUMENICAL ASSOCIATION will meet Thursday, September 9th at 6 pm. at South Park Presbyterian Church, McKinley Pkwy. Prayers, light supper and planning meeting. RSVP 823-3416 ************************************************ GOLDEN
AGERS The Salem Golden Agers will meet September 2nd at 12 noon. Won’t you join us for our new season? Norma Krug 823-2453 ************************************************* LUTHERAN
SERVICE SOCIETY WOMEN’S AUXILLARY Regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 12 noon. All members and friends are welcome. Location: Luther Manor Apartments, 245 Bryant St., North Tonawanda For Directions, call 631-9112. BRING A BAG LUNCH, BEVERAGE AND DESSERT PROVIDED.
Maryetta Lootens, Corresponding Secretary,
Women’s Auxillary, LSS
A very special thank you to Claire Carlson for hosting the LWML picnic meeting July 22nd. It was a great success and the food was outstanding. Please mark your calendars: September 17-19 Retreat at Pioneer October 3rd LWML Sunday October 28th LWML Dinner Meeting
Joyce Vassallo, President ################################################ REMINDER
SEPT. 17-19, 2004 LWML RETREAT @ PIONEER PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE SEPT. 1ST (see Gretchen Putzman or Joyce Vassallo for forms) GOD’S GIFT - A MOTHER’S TOUCH (1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 NIV) “GIFTS FROM THE HEART”/ ITEMS TO BRING TO PACK IN EACH BOX 1 plastic feeding bottle & 2 extra nipples 1 receiving blanket 1 article of small clothing 1 teething toy & 1 rattle (or combo teether-rattle) something for ‘mom’/ small gift photo of yourself to enclose in card provided We will
also need donations of snacks for Saturday evening,
9/18: cheese/ crackers, assorted fresh fruit, homemade cookies. Please contact Elinor
Jentsch 662-9459 or Joyce Vassallo 549-4248. Quilting has been recognized as an official ministry of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod since the synodical convention in St. Louis, MO in July 2004. Salem Piecemakers delivered 11 twin sized quilts to City Mission on August 9th. These quilts were designated to specific men committed to a year long program of self improvement. We had the pleasure of having lunch with the director of City Mission Thomas McLaughlin. He expressed his appreciation for all the help the mission has received from Salem. We also delivered 11 baby quilts to Harvest House for their baby ministry. Their outreach helps families throughout the city and countywide. The Salem Piecemakers are looking for anyone interested in serving to join us in our ministry. No experience necessary. Contact: Norrine Nagel Gretchen Putzman Joyce Vassallo Deann Sheppard Maureen Wilke Gustie Schultz Ruth Wurster EASTERN
DISTRICT LLL CONVENTION The Eastern District of the Lutheran Laymen’s League will hold its 61st annual convention on September 10th – 12th 2004 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport, NY. The convention starts on Friday evening at 7:30 pm with an opening worship service, followed by Convention Session #1 and a time for fellowship. Saturday’s agenda begins at 9:30 am with Bible study, followed by two convention sessions, lunch, activities, breakout sessions, and concludes with the dinner/banquet at 6:00 pm. Rev. Walt Winters, Director of International Ministries for Lutheran Hour Ministries, will give a two part International report and will be the guest speaker at the banquet. Sunday will be an opportunity to share in Bible study and worship with the host congregation, Concordia. The convention agenda is designed to have the majority of the activities on Saturday so that people from the local area (Buffalo), if they wish, can come for just the day and avoid the cost of staying overnight. All attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. For more information , call Paul Fromm at 691-8478 MENTORING
AT SALEM
Salem’s mentors will begin a second year in September! Last year’s confirmation class was the first to have mentors help them, along with their parents and godparents. Eight committed adults worked with their students during confirmation class, through journaling and field trips throughout the year. They helped carry out the mission and vision of Salem: to preach, teach and heal. The bonds between mentors and students will be lasting ones, bonds that will only become stronger through the years. Our thanks to the mentors who served faithfully in 2003-4: Elinor Jentsch Maureen Wilke Stephanie Pittock Gladys Matson Melissa Banas Julie Schmidt Delores Landwehr Roy Sheppard We are still in need of mentors for 2004-5. Deann Sheppard
MENTORS WANTED….
Special individuals willing to make a difference
in a young person’s life. Need to have time to spend
with a member of the confirmation class on a weekly
basis. Qualifications required: Big heart, likes
children and is willing to assist with confirmation
requirements and to share God’s love and its meaning
with a young person. Program begins first week in
September and continues through May. No experience
necessary, training provided—high rewards guaranteed! Interested?
For more information contact:
Mentoring Program Coordinators Deann
Sheppard 674-0681 deannshep@adelphia.net Sue
Landwehr 822-9431 land369@cs.com vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv FAMILY
GAME NIGHTS
Before we know it, the cold weather will be here and we will be stuck in the house. To beat the “winter blues,” I’d like to start organizing a few Family Game Nights. Nothing elaborate, just good friends and good fun. Okay, maybe good food, too. After all, what do Lutherans do better than eat? Here’s where you all come in. I could use a little help getting them organized. So if any of you have been wondering what to do with yourselves this winter, TA-DA! I have the perfect solution! The rewards are great and I promise not to work you too hard. Just see me or give me a call at 823-8461. Joanne
Kushka
SALEM’S NEW SUPPLEMENTAL HYMNAL TO BE INTRODUCED AND DEDICATED ON
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH After many months of preparation, our new supplemental hymnal will be dedicated on September 19th 2004. The new hymnal contains 125 hymns and songs which are not currently in our hymnal, LUTHERAN WORSHIP. Many of the new hymns and songs are considered to be contemporary and are a joy to sing. In addition, we have included 11 verses of scriptures which fit nicely with the hymn attached. There are also 22 Christian symbols drawn by the German artist Clement Schmidt and they are contemporary in nature. We have added several portions of Luther’s Small Catechism for occasional reference. Our Worship Committee feels strongly that the new hymnal will greatly enhance our worship experience. The development of this new hymnal required a good deal of effort on the part of several of our members. We thank Sally McAlpine for coordinating the entire project and we are grateful to the following for making significant contributions: Lois Doll Ernelle Ponivas Elinor Jentsch Maureen Wilke Lois Jones Pastor Wurster Joanne Kushka Ray & Lois Yox Norrine Nagel Deann Sheppard ============================= THANK
YOU
We would like to thank the Salem Lutheran congregation for their support in sending us to the LCMS national Youth Gathering in Orlando, Florida. It was amazing and we wouldn’t have been able to go without all your support. The trip brought us closer to each and to God. Thank you for your continuing support. With Love, The Toastmasters, Kate and Elise Carr, Stephanie Carlson, Connie Kraft and Ashley Merkt +++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you very much for allowing us to use your church hall on June 24th for our Gold Award banquet for the Girl Scouts. Sincerely,
Mary Schumer, Leader, Treemor Senior G.S.
Troop 1407 +++++++++++++++++++++ This is to
acknowledge your generous donation of $60 for our new
Papyrus Camp outreach to children in foster care. Many
of the children who will attend Papyrus Camp come from
broken, hurting homes and may have never heard about
God’s love and grace. As adopted sons and daughters of
heavenly Father and King, we are each called to share
the love of Christ with those around us. Thank you again
for answering this call with a resounding ‘Yes’!
Thank you for this special gift. We are blessed by your
partnership in the Gospel.
Linda Gage, Executive Director, Pioneer Camp
and Retreat Center CHURCH
RECORDS MEMBERSHIP CHANGES: Neil Guda – student membership – student at Concordia Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario. BAPTISMS: Malachi Maximus Reese, son of Rashawn Reese and Carrie Schreier and Celeste Valentine Kosman, daughter of Carrie Schreier; baptized Sunday, April 25, 2004; sponsors for both children – Joseph Wrobel and Bonnie Wrobel FUNERALS: Florence Sheppard, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at the age of 102 years, 1 month, 1 day; funeral: July 3, 2004 in Salem Lutheran Church by Pastor Wurster; burial: St. Matthews Cemetery, West Seneca, NY Hildegard W. Gerth, died August 14, 2004 at the age of 76 years, 7 months, 8 days; funeral: August 18, 2004 in O’Connell-Murphy Funeral Home, Buffalo, NY by Pastor Wurster; burial: cremation COMMITTAL: For Kenneth Matson, July 9, 2004 by Pastor Wurster in St. Matthew’s Cemetary, West Seneca, NY TRANSFER IN: Ms. Dayle Austin from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockport, NY TRANSFER OUT: Rev. Travis and Stephanie Pittock to Salem Lutheran Church, Springville. NY Released to Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Lockport, NY (LCMS)
– Robert and Elaine Gesegnet. They were removed March
1988 by Rev. Blemaster. ddddddddddddddddddddddddddd GRADUATIONS Laura Thomas graduated from 8th grade from Holy Family School with a partial scholarship to attend Mount Mercy Academy. Thomas (TJ) Szpara Jr. graduated from West Seneca West Senior High School on June 23rd 2004. He will attend ECC for the Criminal Justice Program. Matthew Bartz graduated from Hutch Tech High School. He will joining the Air Force September 28th. Kate Carr graduated from Cheektowaga High School on June 24th and will be attending University of Buffalo for Pre – Med. Katie Yung graduated from West Seneca East High School on June 28th and will be attending Alfred State for CAD. Pamela Laurent graduated from Cheektowaga High School on June 24th and will be seeking employment. Congratulations and God’s blessings to all our graduates on their future endeavors. (Please let the church office know if any of our graduates are missing from this list.)
MEMORIALS AND
GIFTS HANDICAP
ACCESS FUND In memory of: Florence Sheppard by Judith Paschke; Mary Didas; Danielle Visnesky; Walter & Grace Krueger; Violet Kelm; Ruth Carr; Fred Bartz Jr.; Kim & Russ Alessi; Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Olson; Susan & Daryl Hewson; Mr. & Mrs. O’Donnell; Mr. & Mrs. DeGraff; Nalewajek Family; Jean O’Keeffe; Grace Belter; Mary Kay Patterson; Mr. & Mrs. Benenati; Mr. & Mrs. Vitello; Mr. & Mrs. Sledzieski; Mrs. Jesonowski; Dzieciuch Family; Mr. & Mrs. Kneppel; Ruth Kray; Catherine Coleman; Ethel Berkhoudt; Michael & Sandy Mulvaney; John & Sally McAlpine; Sallie Langner In memory of: Alfred Hope by Ruth Kray; Kim & Russ Alessi; Violet Kelm In memory of: Kenneth Matson by Walter & Grace Krueger Gifts: Cheryl Cudmore; Alice Bogumil; Eleanor Senchoway; Arlene Ball; Ethel Berkhoudt; Melvin Beyers; Richard & Shirley Landseadel; Mr. & Mrs. George Poniwas; Fred Bartz Jr.; Florence Daberkow; Lorraine McGill; Nancy Thomas; David & Claire Carlson; Jim & Judy Carr; Lois Doll; Sallie Langner; Mark & Monica Thomas; Paul Thomas Jr.; Charles & Lynda Yung; Rev. & Mrs. Richard Blemaster (birthdays); Marjorie Schermerhorn; Craig Miller; Doris Baker; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Swierczynski; Dorothy Putzman; Allen Feltz; Maureen Wilke; Diana Walker (birthday); Marie Radtke (birthday); Mary Bartz; Robert Wiedemann; Paul Swierczynski MEMORIAL FUND: In memory of: Lavern & Eleanor Schmidt by Mr. & Mrs. Ohlrich In memory of: Alfred Hope by Martha Haas In memory of: Florence Sheppard by Gladys Matson CURRENT FUND: Gifts: In memory of Walter Schermerhorn (birthday) by Marjorie Schermerhorn; By Treemor Girl Scout Senior Troop 1407 FRIENDS OF MUSIC & CULTURE FUND: Gift: by Shirley Landseadel MISCELLANEOUS FUND: Gifts: by Thrivent for Habitat for Humanity 99999999999999999999999 CHURCH DIRECTORY CHANGES Please add to your directory: Miss Jennilyn Lillie, 12102 Sisson Hwy. Lawtons, NY 14091, Phone: 337-2747 Ms. Dayle Austin, 177 Sheffield Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220, Phone: 822-5565 Change of room number: Dorothy Sweeney, c/o Seneca Manor Health Care Facility, #246, 2987 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY 14224 THRIVENT BRANCH October 3, 2004 – Dinner Meeting October 10, 2004 – Jay Delaney from Thrivent to give presentation during coffee hour
Fred Bartz Jr.
ssssssssssssssssssssssssss COMMUNITY NEWS WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH ORCHESTRA PARENT ASSOCIATION IS SPONSORING A CHINESE AUCTION on Sunday, October 3rd 2004 at Seneca Hose Co. #1 Fire Hall, 2801 Seneca St., West Seneca DOORS OPEN: 12 noon, Numbers Drawn: 2 pm. Admission: $1.00 (includes chance on raffle) Cost Tickets: 1 Sheet of 25 tickets for $2 or 3 Sheets of 25 tickets for $5 (which includes chance on raffle) Split Club, Large Item Raffles Drinks, Bake Goods, Nachos are available For further information contact: Karen Wojcik at 827-7983 or Kim Walkow at 822-9423 & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & LEAPP – The Loving, Encouraging, Affirming People Place AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCCARE PROGRAM – Grace Lutheran Church, 174 Cazenovia St., Buffalo Available to students in grades K through 6. Nutritional snacks, fun crafts & games, homework help & more! Monday through Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (when Buffalo Public Schools are in session) APPLY NOW FOR FALL! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. Weekly or Monthly Payment Plans. Sliding Fee Scale & Family Rates. For more information or to receive a registration form. Call 822-0553 or email at LEAPP1@juno.com. & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 4TH ANNUAL 5K RUN Sat. Sept. 18th 2004 7:45 am registration Westminster Presbyterian Church, west side of Delaware Ave. between North and Summer Sts. $15 pre-registration, $17 day of the race Church Challenge also available – for more information – http://www.habitatbuffalo.org/run.html or 834-0938 or johnperry@mac.com COMMUNITY
NEWS (page 2) CUB SCOUT RECRUITMENT (Boys ages 6-10 ½ ) Kick – Punts – Pass Football Kickoff and Tailgate Party Special presentation by the Order of the Arrow When: Sat. Sept. 18, 2004 Where: Delaware Park (Amherst & Colvin inner circle) Time: 10 am – 1 pm ( Bug Juice & Hot Dog - $2) For More Information Contact: Mark Tiedemann 896-4989 Greater Niagara Frontier Council, 401 Maryvale Dr., Buffalo, NY 14225 Phone: 891-4073 or email: rwilson@bsamail.org & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & IN CONCERT 4GVN Performing Live at South Park United Presbyterian Church, 519 McKinley, Buffalo September
18th @ 3:00 pm
Cost $5 Call
823-3416 for ticket information & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & IT’S ST. LUKE’S 1ST OKTOBERFEST Saturday, September 25th 2-9 pm at the Lamm Post on 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville $5 General Admission includes raffle entry for: Fabulous Door Prize – 2 tickets on Air Tran **Children under 12 are FREE** **German ‘Chinese’ Auction** Entertainment by: The Auslanders & The Rosengartners Refreshments available at a nominal charge and include: Sausages, Sauerkraut, “Authentic” German Potato Salad & other German Specialities Hot Dogs & Snacks for Kids German Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks & Coffee Homemade Desserts by St. Luke’s Finest Bakers Call
St. Luke’s church office at 633-6752 for tickets
and more information. & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & NOTES FROM PASTOR . . . Thanks
for the Vacation Bible School at Salem.
Thanks to all the people from the kids to the
teachers who made such a success of Vacation Bible School
at Salem. We
will hear about it as time goes on and seeds sown will
take root and grow. The
Sunday School is following up on the V.B.S. – watch for
more in September and in the future. ************************************************************************************ C O N F I R M A T I O N Tuesday,
September 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.the confirmation students
and parents will meet with Pastor Wurster and the mentors
as we begin a new year of confirmation instruction.
Students, parents, and mentors please plan to
attend and come aboard the confirmation experience for the
coming year. ****************************************************************************** L.C.M.S.
Convention in
St. Louis
- Most
of you know that I attended the L.C.M.S. Convention in St.
Louis. It was
a good experience. We
elected some good leaders for our church body.
We set a good tone for mission in the world.
It was good to meet with and to go out with
classmates and friends.
Written reports about the details of the convention
and meetings for discussion have come out and are coming
out. I’d be
glad to talk with anyone about the convention.
The Spirit is moving this church body within the
church catholic and within God’s world at this time in
history. All
organized religion has the good, the bad, the ugly – we
are no exception, and at this time the good seems to have
the dominant hand - - really the Holy Spirit does.
We also have some world class leadership in the
church. *********************************************************************************** TRAVEL
- This
year it seems I am traveling on long trips for short time
spans. This
is because of family weddings and events and changes in
life and family. I’ll
keep you informed about travel for conference and vacation
and those who stand in while I’m away.
Sometimes we have gone on vacation for a month in
the summer, but this year it seems a week at a time is how
it comes out. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LIBRARY
- New
Booklet -
A Lutheran
Response to the “Left Behind” Series.
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has given a
response to ideas expressed in the Left Behind series.
In a cover letter Dr. Gerald Kieschnick quotes a
Commission on Theology and Church Relations report,,
“the ideas expressed in the “Left Behind” series are
in many ways contrary to the teaching of Holy Scripture .
. . at odds with Biblical revelation” – “and with
the precious Gospel of Christ that is at the heart and
center of everything Scripture teaches.”
This
may be a good little booklet for some to ponder and review
a Lutheran view of life and eternity. kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk NEW
EDITOR OF THE DOVE
Claire
Carlson is the new editor of the Dove. Please place
articles for the Dove in her basket on the file cabinet in
the church office or email her at patchtroop546@aol.com.
Deadline for each month is the third Sunday of the
preceding month. SUNDAY
MORNING ADULT
BIBLE CLASS The
Bible Study this year will carry out the mission of
Salem/Peace: As the Father sent me, I send you. We will study three Biblical books this year:
Jeremiah, Galatians, and Mark.
Jeremiah begins with God sending the prophet to the
people in the midst of a dying age to give them some
realistic hope of a new day and new life in God’s grace.
Jeremiah is one of the biggest books in the Bible,
so we will concentrate on the images and stories in the
book and how they point us to Christ. Galatians
is a letter from Paul that summarizes the Gospel with
clear and stark language.
Mark is the shortest of the Gospels, but focuses on
the death and resurrection of Jesus as the key to life. The
best way to study this material is to read the material
before hand by using the calendar in the newsletter.
There are books in the church library and lots of
books available for added and background information.
I’d be glad to help you find more information if
you like. We
will also review the Catechism in the Bible Class guided
by the schedule in the newsletter and available in class.
Finally we will begin with a hymn or prayer, and/or
a psalm each week. If
you have a favorite, bring it to class, and we will use
it. Lutherans
are people with One Lord and three books (Bible,
Catechism, Hymnal). We
will use the three books in class to see one Lord
glorified. People
interested in becoming a member of Salem Congregation, who
are coming from outside the Lutheran tradition, can come
to class for 12 sessions to learn our tradition, meet
fellow Christians at Salem and then decide if they want to
join us in the journey.
For those interested I have a packet of material
and we talk further. Come join us for some Faith Stones and Growing in the Peace
of God.
Date
Bible
Catechism Sept.
12 Jeremiah
1 Commandments 1 - 3 Sept.
19 Jeremiah
2 Commandments 4 - 6
Sept. 26 Jeremiah 3 / 4
Commandments
7 - 8 uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu TEEN
BIBLE CLASS PICNIC
On Tuesday, August 10th, we gave a
picnic for our Teen Bible Class at Chestnut Ridge. 12
youth and 2 adults attended. We played ‘Duct Tape
Soccer’ and had a water balloon toss. A special thank
you goes to Judy Carr for her help. We would like to thank
the kids for a great time and a LOT of laughs.
Watching them play soccer with their legs taped
together was the best entertainment we’ve had in a long
time. What a wonderful group of young adults we are
blessed to have at Salem! We are so proud to be part of
their lives and urge everyone to get to know them because
they are Salem’s future. We love them all.
Thanks kids!
Ken & Joanne Kushka Sunday
School Another
school year is upon us, and we welcome all our children,
parents, and teachers back to Sunday School on Rally Day,
September 12th at 9:00 am.
We invite you to join us for breakfast, crafts, and
music. During
our 10:30 am worship service, the liturgy will be adapted
to accent the Sunday School and Christian education, our
third graders will receive their bibles, the Sunday School
staff will be commissioned, and we will recognize the
commitment and support of parents and the congregation. This
year, we are looking for parent volunteers to help out
with various aspects of Sunday School.
We urge you to look inside yourselves, pray about
it, and if the Spirit moves you, talk to your Sunday
School teacher or contact B. David Sylvia to find out how
you can help. We
look forward to seeing everyone again on Rally Day to kick
off another great year of Sunday School! B. David Sylvia, Sunday School Superintendent Reminder
to Sunday School Teachers: Next
meeting: October
14, 2004 at 7:00 pm W O R S H I P The
Worship Committee has developed a page for the DOVE that
will communicate to the congregation the themes,
liturgies, sermon texts and titles and other points of
worship (LW = Lutheran Worship
TLH = The Lutheran Hymnal
WOV = With One Voice) Hymns
and liturgy are being chosen by Pastor, the Music
Director, and the Worship Committee.
Comments are invited for future growth. SUNDAY
LITURGY
lst Hymn
Sermon
Communion
Last
Text & Title
Hymn
Hymns
Hymn
Lutheran
‘30’ Broadcast Schedule: 33th
YEAR, 2003-4 Each
Sunday at 9:00 am on WXRL (1300 AM), Lancaster, NY Sept.
5 – Immanuel, Tonawanda Sept.
12 – Calvary, Buffalo Sept.
19 – Salem, Buffalo Sept. 26 – St. John, North Tonawanda bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb BIBLE STUDY Bible
Study will begin again at 1 pm on Tuesday,
September 7th led by Sally McAlpine. All are welcome. A
Bible Study led by Ruth Carr is on Thursdays at
9:30 am. All are welcome.
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