NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Our Purpose...
To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and supportive environment, proclaim the standards of Gods truth, duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Welcome! We are glad youre here! We invite you to seek out the folks wearing the Ask Me badge. Through them you will find information about the ministries of Salem Heights Church and how to become involved. Please fill out a Visitor Card and drop it in one of the offering boxes as you leave or scan this code to go directly to our website and fill out a visitor card. We have an excellent nursery and programs for children newborn through high school. Any of the ushers will be happy to direct you to the proper classroom. If you feel more comfortable having your infant with you during the service, the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for parents with small children. There is a private room for nursing mothers across the hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair, changing table and portable crib. For your convenience, it also includes a monitor to enable you to still hear and view the service.

Sunday Worship

The Grace Of God Has Appeared

Titus 2:112:11-14
Presented by
Pastor Carl Chica LORDS SUPPER 6PM
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men Titus 2:11

Info & News

Important Upcoming Events FPNO, Saturday, 4pm - 8pm Thanksgiving Break, most ministries cancelled during
the week
Baby Baskets

We are currently in great need of gift items to fill the baby baskets that welcome new little ones into our church family. Lotions, bath soap, bath items, teething rings, snack to-go cups, small toys, and sparkling cider are just a few of the things we need to fill these baskets. There is also a current need for soft, fleecy blankets in purple, blue or pink. If you are interested in helping with this need or have questions about other items that could be used to fill these baskets, please contact our church office at 503-588-0403. Thank you for making our families with new little ones feel loved.

Pee Wee Choir rehearsal continues today

for children ages 3 years to kindergarten. Rehearsal will be between services beginning around 10:30am in room 205. Rehearsals will
Our children are working hard on this years Christmas Program, Angel Alert. Join us to watch their meaningful message during one of the times listed below. Invitations are available in lobby areas TODAY for you to take to invite neighbors, family and friends. Posters are also available for you to hang at your place of employment. This is a program you will not want to miss!

Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 PM

FOSTER PARENT NIGHT OUT We will be doing our annual Foster Parent Night Out gift baskets again this year. If you would like to participate, either as a small group or individually, please stop by the table in the Registration Area and pick up a basket and a flier with gift basket suggestions. Please be sure to indicate on the sign up sheet the gift basket number. All filled baskets will need to be returned to the church by December 15. If you have questions, Shawn and Molly Barnes will be available to assist you.

Calendar of Events
TODAY
7:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mens Discipleship Prayer - Room 205 Worship Services Cross Road College Sunday School Pee Wee Childrens Rehearsal - Room 205 Childrens Christmas Production Rehearsal Lords Supper

THIS WEEK
MONDAY 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 4:00 P.M. The Most Excellent Way Club RockSalt Ministry Night Womens Discipleship Mens Discipleship Womens Discipleship Worship Team Cross Roads College Ministry FPNO

IMPORTANT FUTURE EVENTS

Dec 9 Dec 14 - 15 Dec 21 GNO Be Merry Event Angel Alert Christmas production FPNO

FOOD CLOSET MINISTRY Thank you for your generous giving to our food closet! The shelves are well stocked again so that we can provide food for those families in need of this outreach. As the holidays approach, we always have requests for the specialty holiday baking/food items common to Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. The bulletin insert provides details on needed items. You will be able to drop your items off at a labeled table in the West Hall entrance, near the church office.

Giving Update
THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH
The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of Gods people. You will notice that we do not pass the offering plate; however, there are offering boxes in the back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out of compulsion. We believe from the Word of God that the Spirit of God will lead people towards giving back to God of their first fruits. ...God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7) and we know He blesses those who take His Word seriously in every regard. Thank you for prayerfully supporting Salem Heights financially as we desire to reach the lost and disciple the Saints. (Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you do.)
NOVEMBER TOTAL GIVING $48,906 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED $107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET November Weekly Need Week 1 $26,750 Week 2 $26,750 Week 3 $26,750 Week 4 $26,750 Fiscal Year to Date +/Actual Giving Received +/$31,739 $17,167 $ $ -$27,223 BUILDING FUND Current Balance $37,824 Given to Date This Fiscal Year $8,056

How Can I Serve?

Do you own a SmartPhone? Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church. You can also visit our website at www.salemheightschurch.org for more detailed information. Below are some areas in which you can immediately become involved:

We need help during 1st or 2nd service caring for tiny tots, ages infant through 2 years. Interested? Contact the church office. We have immediate need of paid childcare positions for Wednesday morning Womens Discipleship from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. If you are interested and would love to spend some time with children, please contact Russ Libby or Ron Groves through the church office.

Pastors/Elders
Justin Greene
Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica
Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Lay Elders
Chuck Moore Ted Ferry

Matt MacCollin
Pastor of Mens/College/Elder

Ministers
Dave Hansen
Childrens Ministries

Tim Saffeels
Mid-High Ministries

Jason Brownell
High School Ministries

AJ Acker
Music Ministry

Ron Groves
Administrator

Russ Libby
Director of Ministries

Staff
Gina Weigand
Office Staff

Christa Kahili
Office Staff

Scott Hunter
Facilities Manager

Connie Libby
Office Staff

Jenn Elliott
Office Staff

Julie Bernard
Womens Ministry

Missions
Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.
Salem Heights Church 375 Madrona Ave. S. Salem, OR 97302 503-588-0403 fax: 503-588-5338 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday Worship Services: 9 & 11 a.m.
Message CDs are available in

the Registration Area for $4. Please visit the desk in the southwest corner to order and pick-up your CDs. You can also check the website for our podcast. info@salemheightschurch.org www.salemheightschurch.org

THE GRACE OF GOD HAS APPEARED

Titus 2:11-14
Presented by Pastor Carl Chica November 17, 2013

Introduction

When we approach this passage in Titus we are reminded of the awesome saving work of God. Paul begins this portion of Scripture by reminding us of the amazing Grace of God. Grace is described by Scripture as Gods unmerited favor toward unworthy people. But the grace of God is more than a divine expression or attribute; Grace is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus was God incarnate and Grace incarnate. Jesus was the physical expression of Gods unmerited favor that brought salvation to all men. Bringing salvation to all men is a huge truth, gift, and expression of love. But we must be aware that the salvation that has been brought to man doesnt stop at the point of salvation. It changes us and it changes our potential. So how does it change us?

SAVING GRACE
The arrival of Saving Grace changes everything. It changes our:
Spiritual State Intellectual State Emotional State Physical State

TIME FOR REFLECTION

Are you in need of a change in your Spiritual State? How do your current life pursuits express that you have
been changed?

What areas of your life need to be submitted at the feet of

Jesus?

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2014

We are continually in the process of working to keep the church directory current and updated. WE ARE ASKING THAT ALL FAMILIES WHO DESIRE THEIR NAME TO BE PLACED IN THE DIRECTORY PROVIDE THIS FORM. If you appeared in last years directory, please indicate any changes to your information or give us confirmation that all information remains the same. If we do not receive a form with updates, we will carry over all information from last year. With the end of the year approaching, we also need to be certain we have updated information as we prepare to send out your annual giving statement. THANK YOU!
Head of Household Children @ Home & Dates of Birth Address City Zip Main Contact Phone (____) Work Phone (____) Spouse Cell Phone (____) E-Mail [Spouse]

Cell Phone (____) Spouse Work Phone (____) Spouse E-mail

Scarf CollectionSharing the Love of Christ A group of women from SHC will be serving dinner and providing a chapel service at Simonka Place (UGM Womens and Childrens Shelter) on December 6th. They will be sharing from Psalm 139 about Gods loving handiwork in creating each person special. Each lady will then receive a handmade scarf as a reminder of how God purposed to create her and purposed her for a loving relationship with Him. Please consider participating in this outreach with us by helping us to gather the scarves that are needed. With 82 beds at Simonka Place, we would like to have 82 scarves available that evening. Heres what you can do!

You can make one or more scarves. If you need yarn, we have received yarn donations and there is now yarn available in the womens ministry closet. You can purchase a scarf, perhaps at one of the many upcoming seasonal craft bazaars going on in the area. You can join us in prayer as we ask the Lord to provide and to give wisdom in communicating the message to the ladies at Simonka Place. Your scarf or yarn donations can be dropped off at the church office. We would like all scarves to be dropped off by December 4th.

FOOD CLOSET

Holiday Needs
The list below details items commonly requested during the holiday season. Donations can be placed on the table located in the west hall near the church entrance. Pumpkin pie filling Cranberry sauce Sweetened condensed milk Evaporated milk Stuffing Pre-made pie crust (non-perishable) Canned yams

Marshmallows Canned corn Boxed mashed potatoes Canned gravy Olives Pickles Jell-O Canned fruits

Please take into consideration date stamps on all items. Canned items with new or future dates are best. Also, please NO BULK ITEMS.