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All the news you need! | September 2016
we are... Gathered
Nourished
Sent
08.13.16 - New Orleans, LA - Final worship session and installation of the new vice
president of the ELCA, William B. Horne II.
Salem Lutheran Church in Delmont Pennsylvania
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Pastor’s Column
I have been working out with a group since
November 2015. We have sweated and ached
together. We have unrepentantly harassed our
fitness trainer together when workout tasks
seemed too hard. We have rejoiced together
when new fitness goals were achieved. I am so
thankful to know these people and to have
become ‘partners in fitness crime’ together!
LOL
Iona Abbey
Inside
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Pastor’s Page
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Community News
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Worship/Education
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Serve/Steward
6&7
ELCA Churchwide
Assembly
Crop Walk
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In Our Prayers
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Celebrations
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ELCA/SWPA News
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Council Notes &
Correspondence
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Our latest endeavor—the Warrior Dash! The
Warrior Dash is a 5k Mud run with 12 obstacles
like the Goliath and Fisherman’s Catch. Goliath
is a giant slide into a pit of muddy water.
Fisherman’s catch is a giant fish net stretched
across a pit. Our group has been signed up for
the Warrior Dash in New Lawrence, Ohio since
early May. All summer I have waffled between
being excited
because frankly I
love to play in the
mud and thrive on
overcoming
physical
challenges, and
being anxious
because I have had
an injured left
shoulder since
early June and was
afraid I wouldn’t be
able to do all the
obstacles.
So, I was incredibly
anxious as my workout buddies and I headed
up Interstate 76 early Sunday morning on
August 21st. As we drew closer to the race
sight, the tension in the vehicle mounted. “How
long do you think it will take us to do the race?”
someone asked. “I’m most worried about the
mud. I don’t like getting dirty,” said someone
else. “My challenge is heights,” said a couple
more people. “I’m worried about re-injuring my
shoulder. It’s just starting to feel good again,” I
said. The whole group was nervous, each in
our own way, about the physical and metal
challenges ahead of us.
We finally arrived, got our registration packets,
checked our bags into the bag check, and
headed for the start line. Crowded together like
cattle with about 50 other people, we waited for
the start signal. I suddenly recalled what our
fitness coach said once during a workout, “Are
you ready?” “No,” I said. “Well, you’re next. Get
going,” he replied. When the start signal
blared, we did just that. Together we got going,
together we ran the race set before us, and
together we conquered each obstacle.
That was my favorite part-the sense of
comradery. We functioned as a community, as
a team who looked out for one another. I mean
we ran at different paces because of differing
physical abilities so we often arrived at each
obstacle apart. BUT, once there, the group
waited on the other side until everyone had
made it over or under or through the obstacles
before taking off again. It was as if the
unspoken creed we collectively agreed upon
was: leave no woman or man behind to face
these challenges alone. We’re in this together!
Crossing the finish line
was AWESOME! We all
made it! Mud soaked and
smelling pretty ripe, we
immediately began
chattering about the
more memorable, funny,
scary, and favorite
moments of the race. We
laughed and
commiserated about the
mud and the smell! We
asked a stranger to take
our picture and text it to
us because we just had
to capture the moment!
What a great day of fellowship and fun and
friendship!
On the ride home, I kept thinking of Hebrews
2:1: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so
great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside
every weight and sin that clings so closely, and
let us run the race that is set before us…
Dear people of God, whatever challenges—
physical, mental, emotional, spiritual—that are
weighing on you, I pray you find yourselves
surrounded and supported by friends, family or
a community who will help and encourage you
to run the race set before you with courage and
faith!
Blessings,
Pastor Kara
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We Are Gathered
7th Annual Gary Logan
Memorial Golf Outing
Saturday September 24, 8 am an 18
Hole Best-Ball Scramble at Cloverleaf
Gold Course.
The cost is $60 per player and includes:
green fees, riding cart, prizes, 22 skills
prizes, favors, coffee, donuts & a
delicious lunch!
Sign up & pay by September 11 to
reserve your spot! Contact Melissa
Logan at 724-875-8358 or
[email protected].
End of Summer Bonfire
Saturday September 24 at 6 pm the
Worship & Music Committee is hosting
an end of summer get together in our
back lawn!!
Grab your stick & cook your hotdog
over the open fire then pull up your
chair and enjoy the last days of
summer!
Rally Day & Merry Mixer
Sunday September 11, we will begin
Sunday School Rally Day immediately
following worship. All kids, parents,
grandparents, and the congregation
please come and enjoy a short program
and refreshments. The kids will meet
their teachers and hear about the
exciting year that is planned.
Then at 3 pm head over to Newhouse
Park in Delmont and join the festivities
at the Merry Mixer. There will be
entertainment, plenty of food and
activities! Tickets will be on sale
Sundays in August and in the church
office. Cost will be $6 for adults and
kids under 12 are free. Ticket cost
includes steak (chicken upon request),
drink and entertainment. Every one is
asked to bring a dish to share and your
own plate & utensils.
God
gathers us
into the
joy of
community!
What a wonderful way to spend your
day with our church family!! We look
forward to seeing you there.
Please bring a dish to share and your
own chair. Hot dogs and drinks will be
provided.
Donuts & Coffee Hour immediately following worship Sunday September 4.
Women’s Circle Meeting Wednesday September 7, 12 pm in the Social Hall. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Summer has gone so quickly and we did have fun going out to eat, but now we would like to get back to our regular
meeting at the church. Mary Jane Nicely will share her experience from her recent trip to Japan. Bring a friend
everyone is welcome! Any women who would like to come but needs a ride please contact Donna Earnest at
724-834-5849.
Men’s Breakfast & Work Day Thursday September 1, 8:30 am at Wagon Wheel. In August the crew of Paul Bush,
Ken Dietrich, Bill Kline & John Planic repaired the latch on the front door of the church.
Pairs & Spares Wednesday September 14, 12 pm at Hoss’ s in Murrysville.
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We Are Nourished
Lutheran Marriage
Encounter Weekend
3rd Annual Pet Blessing
Bring your dog, cat, horse, hamster,
snake, turtle, any of God’s creatures
on Sunday October 2 at 5 pm in
Amalong Parklet.
Our pets are beloved creatures of
God who nourish us spiritually
through their unconditional love. This
is their day for spiritual nourishment!
Southwestern PA Synod
Women of the ELCA
The annual retreat for the Women of
the ELCA will be held at Camp
Lutherlyn, Friday, September 16
through Sunday, September 18. If
you would like more information
please contact Donna Earnest at
724-834-5849.
Worship
Weekly Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Worship at Wm Penn 2 pm
First Sunday of every month
Fall is the perfect time to fall in love with
your spouse again at one of the beautiful
retreat centers where sessions are
scheduled this fall. Now is the time to sign
up at www.GodLovesMarriage.org. The
dates are September 16-18 at Spruce
Lake Retreat Center in Ludlow, PA, a new
hotel style facility in Spruce Lake in the
heart of the Pocono Mountains, or
October 21-23 at the Olmsted Retreat
Center in Ludlow, PA a lovely hotel style
retreat center perched on a hillside in the
Allegheny National Forest. Weekends run
from Friday at 8 pm to Sunday around
3 pm. Two nights lodging, 5 meals each,
and all supplies are included in the $100
registration fee. Plus contributions to the
program.
God
feeds us
through
worship
&
learning!
Adult Bible Study
The study of Matthew will begin Tuesday
September 20 at 6:30 pm and will be held
every Tuesday except the 2nd Tuesday of
the month.
To order your participant guide please call
the church office or sign up on the sheet
in the social hall by Sunday September
4th.
education
Weekly Sunday School Sunday September 11
Rally Day 10:45 - 11:45 am.
Tea ’n’ Talk Every Monday 9 am in Pastor’s office.
Weekly Bible study. Everyone is welcome!
Colaborate: Lutheran Confirmation will kick off
Sunday September 11, at 1 pm immediately following
Rally Day Activities. It is imperative that students and
their parents/guardians attend this session. If your
youth will be attending confirmation please contact
Pastor Kara or the church office so that classroom
materials can be ordered.
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We Are Sent
New Members Needed
The Chancel Choir & Kyrie Bell
Choir are looking for new members.
No experience necessary, on the
job training! Great pay and benefits!
Fun and fellowship with other
members of our church community.
If you are interested in applying,
please give your information to
Ronna or call or text 724-972-2266.
3rd Annual Delmont
Daze
Saturday September 10, 12 - 7 pm,
Youth & Family will be selling
Loaded Baked Potatoes to help
raise money to help fund the
Thanksgiving & Christmas shopping
that is done for needy families.
We are asking all youth (and adults)
to get involved! Come help us that
day and enjoy some fun and
fellowship.
Chicken Update
During VBS Barnyard Roundup, we
collected money for ELCA Good
Gifts Chickens. We are happy to
announce that with your help and
generosity, 14 sets of 10 chickens
will be given to needy families.
Thank you for your participation!!
Please sign the sheet in the social
hall for donation of time and/or
baking potatoes.
God
anoints us
to serve &
steward!
Look forward to seeing you there!!!
Kyrie Bells will resume Monday
September 12, 7 pm
WELCA Board Meeting
Monday September 12, 6:30 pm
Social Ministry
Tuesday, September 13, 7 pm
Salem Serves every Tuesday
5pm (except the first Tuesday)
Christian Ed
Wednesday, September 7, 6 pm
Stewardship/Evangelism
Thursday, September 15, 7 pm
Chancel Choir will resume
Wednesday September 7, 7pm
Property
Saturday, September 3, 8 am
Worship & Music Thursday, September 1, 7:30 pm
Finance
Tuesday, September 6, 7 pm
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ELCA Churchwide Assembly key
actions
Voting members of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA) approved a number
of key actions during the 2016 ELCA
Churchwide Assembly held in New Orleans
Aug. 8-13. The assembly is the highest
legislative authority of the church.
The 945 voting members:
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Elected William B. Horne II of St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, Clearwater, Fla., vice
president of the ELCA. Horne was
installed during closing worship Aug. 13.
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Accepted the "Declaration on the Way,"
a unique ecumenical document that
marks a path toward greater unity
between Catholics and Lutherans. At the
heart of the document are 32
"Statements of Agreement" that state
where Lutherans and Catholics do not
have church-dividing differences on
topics about church, ministry and the
Eucharist. The document also presents
the differences that remain.
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Approved AMMPARO – the ELCA's
strategy to Accompany Migrant Minors
with Protection, Advocacy,
Representation and Opportunities. The
ELCA developed this strategy based on
commitments to uphold and guarantee
the basic human rights and safety of
migrant children and their families; to
address the root causes of migration in
countries from Central America's
Northern Triangle and Mexico and the
treatment of migrants in transit; to work
toward just and humane policies
affecting migrants in and outside the
U.S.; to engage as a church with all of
its companions, affiliates and partners to
respond to the migration situation and its
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causes; and to advocate for migrant children
and their families.
Approved the Ministry of Word and Service
roster. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, ELCA
associates in ministry, deaconesses and
diaconal ministers will be a single, unified
roster of Ministry of Word and Service. The
accompanying constitutional amendments
related to the roster were also considered
and approved by the assembly.
Approved the 2017-2019 budget proposal.
The budget includes a 2017 current fund
spending authorization of $65,296,005 and a
2017 ELCA World Hunger spending
authorization of $24.8 million; a 2018 current
fund income proposal of $64,057,220 and a
2018 ELCA World Hunger income proposal
of $25 million; a 2019 current fund income
proposal of $64,151,175 and a 2019 ELCA
World Hunger income proposal of $25
million; and authorizes the Church Council to
establish a spending authorization after
periodic review of revised income estimates.
Approved various memorials – or proposals –
from the ELCA's 65 synods. In addition to
memorials considered "en bloc," the
assembly separately approved the following:
deepening relationships with historic Black
churches; toward a responsible energy
future; repudiation of the Doctrine of
Discovery; peace with justice in the Holy
Land; justice for the Holy Land through
responsible investment; African Descent
Lutherans; call to discernment on U.S.
foreign and military policy; welcoming
refugees; and supporting military personnel,
veterans and their families.
Elected members to serve on: Church
Council, Portico Benefits Services, Mission
Investment Fund, Augsburg Fortress,
Committee on Appeals, Committee on
Discipline and Nominating Committee.
Adopted amendments to the ELCA
Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing
Resolutions.
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CROP Walk “Fun Run”
What does CROP stand for?
When CROP began in 1947 (under the wing of
Church World Service, which was founded in
1946), CROP was an acronym for the Christian
Rural Overseas Program. Its primary mission
was to help Midwest farm families to share their
grain with hungry neighbors in post-World War
II Europe and Asia.
Today, we’ve outgrown the acronym but we
retain it as the historic name of the program.
CROP Hunger Walks are interfaith hunger
education and fundraising events sponsored by
Church World Service and organized by CWS
local offices across the U.S.
People of all ages are invited to participate
Sunday, October 9, 3 pm. This year, the Delmont Ministerial Association
is reviving the Delmont Area CROP Walk, but
with a twist. Rather than gathering sponsors,
folks are invited to register for a Fun Run/Fun
Walk - either the 1 mile route, or a 5k route,
and bring nonperishable food items along with
their donations and registration fee to
participate. More details about the walk are coming, such
as the route details. The 25% that will return to the community will
go the Food Bank at Grace United Church of
Christ in Jeannette, which serves families
throughout our area, including Delmont and
Salem Township. In a world of floods and crop failures, drought
and overwhelmed refugee camps, we can help
end hunger, one step at a time. To donate or register online, go to
crophungerwalk.org, look for the Delmont
PA Walk and then choose the Delmont
Dashes Hunger Team. Or register yourself
and then ask friends and family to donate online to you.
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We Pray
Please keep these people in your prayers and send them a card to
let them know their church family is thinking of them.
Healing & Recovery:
Jacob Schlotter
John & Judy Charley
Nancy Farrell
Randy Barker
Helen Sparkenbaugh
Bob Marks
Sandy Smouse
Joe Shaffer
Sharon Thompson
Bill Hartman
Simon Earnest
Esther Stevens
Yva Schroeder
With Sympathy to the Family of:
The Kemps
Fred Ziringer
Jean Branthoover
Military or Foreign Service:
Tim & Candice Cipullo, Kevin & Nina
The Lord will help
them when they are
sick and will restore
them to health
Psalm 41:3
The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables
us to journey in prayer through every
region of the world and through every
week of the year affirming our solidarity
with Christians all over the world,
brothers and sisters living in diverse
situations, experiencing diverse
problems and sharing diverse gifts.
Throughout the weeks of September
you are invited to pray: Lord, hear our
prayer for: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia,
Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia,
Slovenia, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro,
Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania,
Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine.
The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle is a
prayer ministry of the World Council of
Churches. For more information and to
read prayers from Christian brothers
and sisters around the world go to
www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/
prayer-cycle.
Mildred Allwine
6042 Triple Crown Circle
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hoppy Jobe
1542 Beaver Run Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Carol Anderson
Wm Penn Sr.Ctr. & Personal Care
2020 Ader Road Jeannette, PA 15644
Frannie Kramer
Wm Penn Sr.Ctr & Personal Care
1024 Walton Road
Jeannette, PA 15644
Walter Bush
447 Manor Road
Delmont, PA 15626
Mary Lou Lingafelt
Golden Heights Personal Care
3522 Harrison City/Trafford Road
Irwin , PA 15642
Vera DeFrances
Wm Penn Care Center
2020 Ader Road
Jeannette, PA 15644
Kathy DelBaggio
31 Buena Vista Drive
Delmont, PA 15626
Susan Franke
Wm Penn Sr.Ctr & Personal Care
1024 Walton Road
Jeannette, PA 15644
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Violet Mays
3096 Route 819
Slickville, PA 15684
Don Piper
Golden Living
3300 Logan Ferry Road
Murrysville, PA 15668
Doris Piper
Weatherwood Manor
896 Weatherwood Manor
Greensburg, PA 15601
Jane Piper
251 Aurora Street
Delmont, PA 15626
Earl Rupert
2032 Plainfield Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32968
Richard Sarver
1305 Beaver Run Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Betty Visnick
164 S. Greengate Road
Apt. 112
Greensburg, PA 153601
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Carol Anderson
Grandmother of the
Groom
Born Carol Jones in
Chardon, Ohio January 6,
1935. She was later
adopted and became
Carol Bailey. She
attended school in
Southern Ohio.
She was a Women Accepted for Volunteer
Emergency Service (WAVES) through the Navy.
She was stationed in San Francisco, where she
met Albert Roy Anderson. He was originally from
Michigan. They married in 1955. They were living
in Cleveland, OH in the 60’s when ALCOA moved
them to Delmont. The Anderson’s raised their 4
children here: Mary, Sandy, Cheryl and son
Michael.
Carol worked at a factory in Export for about a
year. Then worked as a secretary for a lawyer for 3
years. As she raised her children she babysat in
her home.
Some of Carol’s favorite things: her children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, reading
(especially Harlequin Romance Novels), napping,
the color blue, Italian sausage, and pepperoni &
onion pizza. She also has a love for country music
and she attended many Johnny Cash concerts.
Carol has a talent for crocheting, she is in the
process of making a beautiful afghan for Michael
and Trish.
When ask what advice she would give she said
“Get lots of rest” and “The golden years are a
joke!”
Happy Birthday
4 Hannah Neumann
4 Doris Piper
7 James Shuster
9 Richard L. Sarver
10 Lauren Gray
10 Patricia Vaia
12 Christopher Fisher
13 Ray McIntyre
16 Dee Radomski
18 Robin Evans
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We Celebrate
Marriage of Michael & Trish
Anderson July 30, 2016
Happy Anniversary
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Dave Bush
Vera DeFrances
Lydia Sullivan
Jerry Colclaser
Ginny Hayes
Merwin Weed
Kathy Leonard
Cameron Fisher
Paul Britz Sr.
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Eric & Jessica (Feather) Bowman
Dave Bush & Jim Caffrey
Thomas & Beth Kepple
Bill & Carol Hartman
Ted & Ginny Hayes
Jeffrey & Kelly Otto
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Beyond Our Walls
2016 SWPA Synod Assembly
The 2016 Synod Assembly was held on June
17-18, 2016 at California University of
Pennsylvania. The theme was “We Are
Stewards of the Gospel." Pastor Kara attended
along with Ron Painter and Ronna Yeager as
representatives of Salem Lutheran Church.
Highlights and Actions of the 2016 Synod
Assembly:
- Adopted the proposed Synod budget for
2017 with 48% level of support to the ELCA.
- Adopted the following Mission support
formula: As congregations we ask our
members to give proportionally according to the
gifts God has entrusted to them. As the Church,
we ask our synods to give proportionally as
they have been blessed. As the SWPA Synod,
we encourage each congregation to give
proportionally. Each congregation is asked to
give a minimum of 12% of its current operating
expense to synodical Mission Support. If you
are below 12%, please set a goal for your
congregation to grow to at least 12%,
according to the gifts God has entrusted to you.
If it will take more than 1 year, take a faithful
step toward that goal in 2017. The Synod
Council may request consultation with
congregations which have decreased their
commitment from the previous year.
- Adopted changes to the Minimum
Compensation Guidelines for Full-Time and
Part-Time Ordained Ministers, for Associates in
Ministry, Diaconal Ministers, and Deaconesses,
and for Interim Ministry for 2017. Adopted an
increase of $50 for continuing education for
Full-Time and Part-Time Ordained Ministers,
for Associates in Ministry, Diaconal Ministers,
and Deaconesses in 2017.
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- Adopted a resolution in Support of the
Unification of Pennsylvania Seminaries
expressing affirmation and encouragement to the
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and
the Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Philadelphia as they continue in this process of
unification; encouraging care and concern with
faculty and staff who may be personally impacted
by this unification that their years of service be
honored appropriately; encouraging all our
congregations and other ministries to redouble
their efforts to identify, nurture, and support those
who sense a call to public rostered ministries; and
pledged its strongest possible continuing financial
support and encouraged all congregations and
individuals to likewise continue and expand their
generous support.
- Adopted a memorial directing the Synod
Council to develop a pilot program to equip a
group of congregations of this synod to
develop and implement triennial ROSE
statements (Rationale, Clear Objectives,
Strategies, Evaluation) as a practical
assessment of both viability and fidelity to the
Gospel mission.
ELCA Representative, Ms. Dana Dutcher,
Manager for Relationships, Asia Pacific and
Madagascar, West and Central Africa, Global
Mission Unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America, addressed the assembly speaking
about evangelism through her work in Singapore
and in China.
For more actions and elections results of the
2016 SWPA Synod, please visit the synod
website at http://www.swpasynod.org/2016synod-assembly
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Council Notes
Andrew Bosworth of James O. Bower
Insurance presented an insurance
proposal to Council. Andrew’s agency
is an independent insurance agent
representing the Brotherhood Mutual
Insurance Company, which specializes
in insurance coverage for Church
Congregations. Council reviewed
proposals and decided to proceed with
insurance coverage by Brotherhood
Mutual for Salem Lutheran Church.
Council reviewed the Treasurer’s
report and contributions have
continued to increase for the first
seven months of 2016. Council
expressed thanks for the increase in
contributions.
Work is continuing developing job
descriptions for the various volunteer
positions at Salem Lutheran Church.
Positions such as: Council members,
Counters, Ushers, Openers, etc.
The proposed Salem Child protection
policy update is about 90% complete
by the Christian Education
Committee. Final editing is in
progress.
Finance is investigating a process for
online giving, instructions are being
developed; a presentation is planned
for the Annual Congregational
meeting in November.
Discussions are continuing on
prioritizing repair projects at Salem.
Finance will review the proposed
projects and recommend funding
sources.
Council members are to remind their
committees to forward their minutes to Clay
at [email protected] or Brenda at
[email protected].
Deadline for
October
Lamplighter
is Monday
September
19.
If you know someone who would like to receive a copy of the Lamplighter please call the office.
Stewardship principle of the month “ Give proportionately.”
In his book Giving to God: the Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life, Dr. Mark Allan Powell, biblical
scholar and professor at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH writes:
Churches cost money to operate and, in most cases they depend on the
“if the eagerness is there,
contributions of their members to meet these expenses. One duty or
the gift is acceptable
responsibility of belonging to a church is supporting that church financially;
according
to what one
all church members should contribute fairly to meet the costs of the
has - not according to what
community’s life and mission. As for the amount, the Bible says that
one does not have.”
everyone is to give “according to means” (2 Corinthians 8:3,11). This means
that Christian communities are committed to egalitarianism: giving should
2 Corinthians 8:12
be proportionate to one’s assets and those who are able to give much are
never to be esteemed above those who are only able to give a little.
In church ministry, every penny, dollar, hundred dollars, or more that a child, teenager, or adult chooses to give
counts! Furthermore, giving much or giving little does not add or diminish God’s regard or favor or blessing or
love for a person. God, I believe, simply asks us to give joyfully as we are able as an expression of gratitude and
trust in the One who loves us all equally. God receives whatever we can give and uses it to accomplish God’s
purposes for God’s people. The Bible is quite clear that God has the power and creativity and might to do this—
to take whatever we can give, much or little, and use it to support the many and varied ministries that happen
inside and outside our church walls. What good news this has always been to me!--Pastor Kara
Thank You Salem People:
Mary Lou Lingafelt thanks everyone who attended Pairs & Spares in August for being so welcoming. She really
enjoyed the fellowship!
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Salem Lutheran Church
301 E Pittsburgh Street
Delmont, PA 15626
www.salemdelmont.org
724-468-4189
[email protected]
Save the Date
September 10
Delmont Daze Community Festival 12 - 7 pm
Youth & Family is hosting a Loaded Baked Potato
Booth. Come support the Youth!
September 11
Rally Day 10:45 am
Merry Mixer at Newhouse Park 3 pm
September 24
Golf Outing @ Cloverleaf Golf Course 8 am
End of Summer Bonfire 6 pm
October 2 & 3
Apple & Arts Festival
Pet Blessing in Amalong Parklet 5 pm, October 3
October 9
Delmont Crop Walk (Sponsored by Delmont
Ministerial Association) 3 pm
October 22
Youth & Family Halloween Party TBA
Non Profit Organization
US Postage
PAID
Delmont, PA
Whatcha readin’?
Can’t decide what to crack open next ? We’ll bring
you recommendations on what to read to feed your
faith.
“Learning to Walk in the Dark”
by Barbara Brown Taylor
What does Taylor mean by darkness? Darkness,
she writes, is “shorthand for anything that scares
me.” That could include something
as profound as the absence of
God to the fear of dementia to the
loss of family and friends, as well
as that “nagging” question of
“what it will feel like to die.” She
recounts how she became
impatient with church teachings
that accentuated the light while
denying the existence of
darkness, and comments on the
difference between faith and
belief, certainty and trust. An
elegant writer with the common
touch, Taylor is always a
wonderful guide to the spiritual
world, and this book is no exception. Here she
encourages us to turn out the lights and embrace
the spiritual darkness, for it is in the dark, she
maintains, that one can truly see. --June Sawyers