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Salem Heights Church, January 4 2015, Pastor Matt MacCollin, "New Years Rest", Hebrews 4:1-16TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 4, 2015
Welcome! We are glad you’re 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
Our Purpose...
To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and
supportive environment, proclaim the standards of God’s truth,
duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty
and works of Our Great God.
New to Salem Heights?
Sunday Worship
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Pastoral Thank You Our ministry here at Salem Heights is so blessed to have three wonderful pastors on staff! They would all like to express a sincere “Thank You” for the generous monetary gifts that were given to them for Christmas. They are so grateful for the support and love shown by our church body and want you to know how thankful they are for each one of you and the way that you care for them.
Ladies, please join us on January 7. This time is open to anyone who desires to set aside the hectic pace of life and “Simply Pray.” We will gather from 11:45AM to
12:45PM. Childcare is provided, but please bring a snack or lunch for your child.
Info & News
Today is the LAST Sunday to register for
Retreat and receive a sweatshirt! Visit our
table in the foyer between services to sign up.
Retreat will be held January 16-18, 2015 at Camp
Tadmor. David Delk, President of Man in the
Mirror Ministries returns to encourage us to be “A Man
Who Believes.”
2014 TAX STATE�E�TS
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t�wards the �ai�i�g �f year�e�d tax i�f�r�ati��� If y�u �a�e a�y
address cha�ges withi� the �ext ���th t� six wee�s� p�ease advise
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receipt �f y�ur givi�g rec�rd f�r 2014 as efficie�t�y a�d ear�y as
p�ssib�e� A�y updates �r cha�ges wi�� he�p us great�y� Tha�� y�u�
Greenskeeper Ministry Thank you to all who helped with our landscape clean up day! Your efforts make the church grounds welcoming to those who are here throughout the week and on Sunday
mornings. Thank you for being willing to serve the church body in this way.
All Servants Ministry Training Meeting Join us January 6 at 6:30pm for “Living Between,” an exciting training from video material by Paul Tripp. This
meeting is for ALL volunteers in ALL areas of ministry. We appreciate you and your service to our church body. For questions, please contact the church office.
Women's Discipleship is on Christmas
break from December 10 through
January 20. While we won't be meeting
together as groups, we all can stay
connected by connecting to the Lord in His Word. If you haven't
already, be thinking and praying about where in the Word you
might study over the break!
Men, our Growth Groups have wrapped up
for the Fall session. We are looking forward
to our Men's Retreat happening January 16 -
18. Sign ups will begin at Retreat for our
spring session. For more information contact Matt MacCollin.
TODAY
8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205
9:00 a.m. The Cross Roads Sunday School
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services
6:00 p.m. Small Groups
THIS WEEK
MONDAY
7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way
TUESDAY
6:30 p.m. All Servants Ministry Training
WEDNESDAY
11:45 p.m. Simply Pray
5:30 p.m. Worship Team Practice
THURSDAY
6:45 p.m. College Group
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Moms & Tots Playgroup
This Week’s Events
• Men’s Retreat, January 16-18, Camp Tadmor
• FPNO January 24, 4:00 p.m.
• Newcomer’s Welcome Luncheon, January 25, 1:00 p.m.
• FPNO February 7, 4:00p.m.
• GNO February 9, 6:30 p.m.
Important Upcoming Events
Giving Update
THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of God’s 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.
December 2014 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED
TOTAL GIVING $131,192 $107,000
MONTHLY NEED ÷ WEEK = BUDGET
December Weekly Need Actual Giving Received
Week 1 $26,750 $30,785
Week 2 $26,750 $33,403
Week 3 $26,750 $24,709
Week 4 $26,750 $42,295
Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$32,791
BUILDING FUND
Current Balance $6,215
• Tuesday evening Club RockSalt groups are in
great need of volunteers! If this is an area in
which you would like to serve, please contact
Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.
• There is a great need for faithful, available and
teachable servants to minister to our CAUSE students. Our
desire is for students to be discipled in their love of God, love
for others and heart to reach the world for Christ. If this is a
passion of yours, contact Tim Saffeels at 503-588-0403 for
more information on being involved.
Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church.
How Can I Serve?
Missions
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.
www.salemheightschurch.org
Pastors/Elders
Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder
Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder
Matt MacCollin Pastor of Men’s/College/Elder
Lay Elders Chuck Moore
Ted Ferry
Administration and Staff
Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.
Ron Groves Administrator
Russ Libby Director of Ministries
Scott Hunter Facilities Manager
AJ Acker Music Ministry
Tim Saffeels Director of Student Ministries
Jason Brownell High School Ministries
Ed Reister Community Connection
Rick Smith Community Care
Jay Duffus Men’s Biblical Counseling
Laura Chica Women’s Biblical Counseling
Julie Bernard Women’s Ministry
Gina Weigand Office Staff
Christa Kahili Office Staff
Connie Libby Office Staff
Jenn Elliott Office Staff
“NEW YEAR’S REST” Hebrews 4:1-16
Presented by
Pastor Matt MacCollin
January 4, 2015
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015. How was 2014? Was it
a peaceful, restful year? As we think about it, some of us
might affirm, yes it was peaceful. But for many of us, well
we are not sure true peace is even possible.
Two artists were once commissioned to paint a picture of
peace. The first drew his perception of what peace would
look like. He painted an ocean, still as a pond, mirroring in
its depths every line and curve of a sailboat floating quietly
by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light fluffy
clouds. And on the shore, children played in the shallows
and made castles in the sand. From his creative mind, that
is what peace would look like. The second artist’s picture, I
believe, was nearer to the truth. He depicted an ocean
scene of surf, pounding and bursting into towering clouds of
spray. The sky was black with the storm, and the surging
waves tossed and heaved. But far up on a rocky crag,
hidden in the cleft of a rock and sheltered from the wind,
sat a bird, safe and secure in her nest, looking out with a
serene and untroubled eye at all the turmoil beneath...
There are 361 days left of 2015 and God offers us His rest.
Let’s look into His perfect Word and see that there is good
news, we can have perfect rest in Jesus today.
Mankind’s Pattern
• Is seen throughout Scripture
• Israel in the desert reveals our negative pattern:
� A savior – Moses was sent by God...
� They believed and were set free from Egypt’s
bondage...
� Then they doubted God’s Word...
� Then they became anxious...
� Then they rebelled, resulting in no rest.
God’s Persuasion Against Our Pride
• Jesus is the true Savior sent by God.
� We believe and are set free from sin’s bondage.
� We must not doubt as they did.
� Our rest depends on His Word being true in our life.
� Our rest depends on His power, not our abilities.
Our Surrender, Jesus Christ’s Power
• Jesus now, today, is our Great High Priest.
� His Word reveals our heart and mind.
� We must come to our senses in the midst of fight or
flight.
� Be diligent to surrender.
� Confidently coming to His throne will bring rest.
NEW YEAR’S REST QUEST
• Will you commit to diligently surrender moment by
moment, running to His throne?
CHURCH DIRECTORY 2015
We are asking ALL families and individuals who wish to appear in the upcoming directory to complete this form with the information you want provided in the directory. We will NOT be carrying over any information from last year’s directory. If we do not receive a form from you we will assume you do not wish to be included in the directory. 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 in advance for your cooperation. Please print all information clearly, especially with regard to your email address. Thank you!
Husband/Head of Household (if single) __________________ Wife ___________________ Children @ Home & Dates of Birth ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________ Zip ______________ Landline (_____) _________________________ Husband’s Cell Phone (____)____________ Husband’s Work Phone (____)_____________ Wife’s Cell Phone (____)________________ Wife’s Work Phone (____)________________ Husband’s E-Mail ______________________ Wife’s E-mail ___________________________
CHURCH DIRECTORY 2015
We are asking ALL families and individuals who wish to appear in the upcoming directory to complete this form with the information you want provided in the directory. We will NOT be carrying over any information from last year’s directory. If we do not receive a form from you we will assume you do not wish to be included in the directory. 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 in advance for your cooperation. Please print all information clearly, especially with regard to your email address. Thank you!
Husband/Head of Household (if single) __________________ Wife ___________________ Children @ Home & Dates of Birth ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________ Zip ______________ Landline (_____) _________________________ Husband’s Cell Phone (____)____________ Husband’s Work Phone (____)_____________ Wife’s Cell Phone (____)________________ Wife’s Work Phone (____)________________ Husband’s E-Mail ______________________ Wife’s E-mail ___________________________
Do you play an instrument and would like to be a part of the music ministry? If you play keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums, we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out the information below and drop in an offering box. AJ will contact you.
Name _____________________________________________________
Instrument played __________________________________________
Email address ______________________________________________
Phone number(s) _____________________________
Do you play an instrument and would like to be a part of the music ministry? If you play keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums, we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out the information below and drop in an offering box. AJ will contact you.
Name _____________________________________________________
Instrument played __________________________________________
Email address ______________________________________________
Phone number(s) _____________________________