MAY 3, 2015

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.

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.

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Sunday Worship

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Presented by Pastor Justin Greene

And they said to Him, The disciples of John often fast and offer prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do the same, but Yours eat and drink. Luke 5:33

Info & News

Marriage Conference Registration for the Salem Heights Marriage Conference continues!

Go to the church website or call the church office to register. Make

sure to join us for What Did You Expect? with Paul Tripp on July

10 & 11, as part of our 2015 Summer Series.

Girls Night Out Our last Girls Night Out of the year is less than one month away!

Mark your calendar for May 18 at 6:30 p.m., where you will get the

opportunity to attend Suspect Hollywood, a Mystery Theatre

Dessert. You wont want to miss this exciting event!

Upcoming Mission Trips Our summer mission trips are quickly approaching. Be sure to be

praying for our teams that will be launching in the coming weeks.

Arizona, June 18-28

Eastern Oregon, June 20-27

Mexico Team 1, July 16-24

Mexico Team 2, July 24-August 2

Vacation Bible School Mark your calendar for our upcoming VBS this July 13-17. Our

theme is Zeros 2 Heroes, God taking ordinary people and making

them extraordinary through His power. This is an awesome event

from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for kids ages four through entering fifth grade.

Be looking for registration coming soon!

Summer Series We will be enjoying our annual summer series in July. The theme

this summer is Family Matters, featuring well know authors and

speakers like:

Justin Greene July 5

Paul Tripp July 12

Phil Howard July 19

Donald Whitney July 26

You wont want to miss any of these exciting dates.

Welcome Luncheon Our Welcome Luncheon was postponed due to our busy church

calendar and has been rescheduled for May 31. If you are new to

Salem Heights Church, this event is for you! This is a wonderful

opportunity to get to know our church staff, ask any questions you

may have and enjoy a delicious lunch!

TODAY 7:00 a.m. Mens Growth Groups 8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205 9:00 a.m. The Cross Road Sunday School 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 4:00 p.m. Missions Meetings 6:00 p.m. Small Groups

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way TUESDAY

6:45 p.m. Club Rocksalt 7:00 p.m. Ministry Night WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. Womens Discipleship 11:45 a. m. Simply Pray 12:00 p.m. Mens Noon Growth Groups 12:00 p.m. Womens Noon Discipleship 6:45 p.m. Worship Team Practice 7:00 p.m. High School Cause 7:00 p.m. Logos

THURSDAY

6:00 a.m. Mens Growth Group 6:45 p.m. The Cross Road College Group 7:00 p.m. Careers Group

This Weeks Events

Missions Preparation Meeting, May 3, 4:00 p.m.

Baptism Preparation Class, May 14, 7:00 p.m.

FPNO, May 16, 4:00 p.m.

Lords Supper & Baptisms, May 17, 6:00 p.m.

Final GNO, May 18, 6:45 p.m.

Welcome Luncheon, May 31, 1:00 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 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.

April 2015 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $107,846 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

March Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750 $25,922

Week 2 $26,750 $35,204

Week 3 $26,750 $22,976

Week 4 $26,750 $23,744

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$45,952

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $21,957

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.

We are also looking for people who can

volunteer to fill in for the summer months in Sunday morning

teaching and childcare. If you would be available to fill the

gap until fall, either teaching grade school age kids, or helping

play with the little ones, please contact Russ Libby at

503.588.0403.

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.

info@salemheightschurch.org

www.salemheightschurch.org

Pastors/Elders

Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Matt MacCollin Pastor of Mens/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

Jay Duffus Mens Biblical Counseling

Laura Chica Womens Biblical Counseling

Julie Bernard Womens Ministry

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

LUKE Part 25

Luke 5:33-39

Good Food, Bridegrooms &

Spiritual Growth Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene

May 3, 2015

In that profoundly moving book, Tolstoys War

and Peace, one of the most memorable

scenes describes the night at Russian

Headquarters when a messenger brought to

Koutouzow, the old Commander-in-Chief, the

first news of Napoleons retreat from Moscow.

After the years of terrific strain and agony to

which the soul of Russia had been subjected,

the tidings sounded incredible. The envoy

finished his report and then waited for orders in

silence. A Staff Officer was about to speak, but

Koutouzow checked him with his hand, and

tried to say something himself. Not a word

would come. Finally the old man turned away

to where the sacred images stood against the

wall. And then suddenly and unrestrainedly,

Great, God, he cried, my Lord and Creator!

Thou hast heard my prayer! Russia is saved!

And then he burst into tears.

To-day the envoy of the Gospel is charged with

tidings more moving and more wonderful by

far. If this message is fantasy, there is no hope

for humanity anywhere. If this is true, the whole

world is saved.1

Our consideration today ... what will this truth do if it gets

inside you?

KEY WORDS

Fasting Not mentioned in the Pentateuch

Implied in Leviticus 16:31

First mentioned in Judges 20

Gained prominence in exile

Purpose of fasting was clarity

Bridegroom This word is thick with Old Testament imagery.

Picture of God coming in His Kingdom (Jer. 3:14-20;

31:31-33; Is. 54:1-5; 62:1-11)

Taken Away (v. 35) Literally lifted off (passive)

There will again be a day when fasting is appropriate ...

though not prescribed.

Key: The presence of the Bridegroom marks a new phase.

Same family

Same history

Same personalities

Radically different relationship ...

THE PARABLE

Parable = To lay alongside (for illustration)

Jesus gave them a picture to highlight four realities:

1. This new phase will pull away from the old.

2. This new phase will look different from the old.

3. This new phase will fill in a way that stretches.

The Spirit of God and the word of God will fill up and

expand the child of God.

If you are not flexible you will break!

4. In this new phase ... some will not participate, because they

like things the way they were.

THE WRAP

1James S. Stewart, Heralds of God, 1946 by Hodder Headline PLC.

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning

childrens ministry is in need of several Sunday school teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything

you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on these children. Commitments range from occasional

volunteers to real relationship building year long options.

Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service), Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,

Toddlers

Name

Phone

Email

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning

childrens ministry is in need of several Sunday school teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything

you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on these children. Commitments range from occasional

volunteers to real relationship building year long options.

Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service), Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,

Toddlers

Name

Phone

Email

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

Salem Heights Church, free event,

childcare provided.

Doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7pm.

5.18.2015

Girls Night Out & Picture Perfect Productions Presents

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

Salem Heights Church, free event,

childcare provided.

Doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7pm.

5.18.2015

Girls Night Out & Picture Perfect Productions Presents

Suspect Hollywood (A Mystery Theater Dessert)

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In person at Salem Heights Church

WHO: Singles & Couples

WHEN: Friday, July 10, 7PM - 9:15PM

Saturday, July 11, 9AM - 12:15PM

WHERE: Salem Heights Church

COST: $10 per person

Registration begins April 15

(Space is limited; register early! Visit the church

website at www.salemheightschurch.org to register.)

**Childcare provided for children 3 years and under Cost: $5 per child for the weekend

Who is Paul Tripp? Paul Tripp is the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life in Fort Worth, Texas and is president of Paul Tripp Ministries. He has written fifteen books including How People Change. Paul has a Master of Divinity from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.

What can I expect at this conference? It wont take long for you to be disappointed in marriage. But as Paul David Tripp explains, we buy into the delusion that our biggest problem is outside of us. We blame our spouse. We blame our circumstances. We rarely take seriously the nature of our own sin What Did You Expect? challenges you to look into the mirror of Gods Word and see yourself with clarity.

This conference is part of our July series Family Matters.

PAUL TRIPP In person at Salem Heights Church

WHO: Singles & Couples

WHEN: Friday, July 10, 7PM - 9:15PM

Saturday, July 11, 9AM - 12:15PM

WHERE: Salem Heights Church

COST: $10 per person

Registration begins April 15

(Space is limited; register early! Visit the church

website at www.salemheightschurch.org to register.)

**Childcare provided for children 3 years and under Cost: $5 per child for the weekend

Who is Paul Tripp? Paul Tripp is the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life in Fort Worth, Texas and is president of Paul Tripp Ministries. He has written fifteen books including How People Change. Paul has a Master of Divinity from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.

What can I expect at this conference? It wont take long for you to be disappointed in marriage. But as Paul David Tripp explains, we buy into the delusion that our biggest problem is outside of us. We blame our spouse. We blame our circumstances. We rarely take seriously the nature of our own sin What Did You Expect? challenges you to look into the mirror of Gods Word and see yourself with clarity.

This conference is part of our July series Family Matters.

PAUL TRIPP