MARCH 8, 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.

New to Salem Heights?

Sunday Worship

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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.

Info & News

Spring/Summer Church Softball Today is the last day of formal registration for this years church

softball. This will take place before and after each service in the

foyer. At this point there is a waiting list for both the mens and

coed teams. All returning players should pay their fee today, if

possible. If you have any questions pelase contact Greg Nolz at

503.428.8663, hillhouse04@msn.com or on Facebook.

2015 Church Directories The 2015 church directories are completed. They are available in

the racks and on the tables at the exit doors. Pick one up today!

There will be more directories printed in the weeks to come.

Marriage Conference Mark your calendars! As part of our 2015 Summer Series, Salem

Heights will be hosting our first ever marriage conference. Join us

for What Did You Expect? with Paul Tripp on July 10th & 11th.

Check the church website for more information or call the church

office with questions.

Easter Egg Hunt Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is quickly approaching! Childrens

Ministries needs your help in several different ways. See todays

bulletin insert for more information on those needs. Simply drop

the bulletin insert in any of our offering boxes after you have filled

it out. Tubs will be available at each entrance to drop off donated,

wrapped candy and plastic eggs.

Food Closet Please see todays insert for food closet needs. Those items that are

in bold font are of high priority. Thank you for serving the

community and the church body in this way.

Mens Breakfast Men, mark your calendars for April 11 at 7:00am. Come and join

in the gathering of other men who desire to grow in their

relationship with the Lord. There will be great food, worship and

Gods Word. Watch the bulletin and your email for more

information.

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 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. Fundamentals of the Faith 7:00 p.m. Mens Growth Group 7:00 p.m. Small Groups 7:00 p.m. Womens Discipleship 7:00 p.m. MidHigh Cause

WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. Womens Discipleship 12:00 p.m. Womens Noon Discipleship 12:00 p.m. Mens Noon Growth Groups 5:30 p.m. Cause Worship Team Practice 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. College Group 7:00 p.m. Careers Group SATURDAY

4:00 p.m. Foster Parent Night Out

This Weeks Events

Lords Supper, March 15, 6:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 10:00 a.m.

Easter Drama, April 4, 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Easter Drama, April 5, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Mens Breakfast, April 11, 7:00 a.m., Chapel

Important Upcoming Events

Feed Salem Mark your calendars. On April 25 we will once again participate in

Feed Salem to provide food boxes for families in need. Be

watching the bulletin and your email for more information.

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.

March 2015 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $22,952 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

March Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $21,400 $22,952

Week 2 $21,400 $

Week 3 $21,400 $

Week 4 $21,400 $

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$66,174

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $9,695

Week 5 $21,400 $

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.

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

Rick Smith Community Care

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

Jenn Elliott Office Staff

LUKE Part 18

Luke 4:14-30

The Trail from Testimony to

Ticked Off!

Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene

March 8, 2015

The Christian community does not live from itself and

for itself, but from the sovereignty of the risen Lord

and for the coming sovereignty of him who has

conquered death and is bringing life, righteousness,

and the kingdom of God. Jurgen Moltmann

Who is Jesus, and what does he want with me? This

is the question that keeps coming up as we study the

Gospel of Luke. From the opening lines of his book,

Luke has been showing us Jesus. We have heard the

news of his virgin birth, witnessed his baptism as the

beloved Son, seen his struggle with Satan, and

listened to his preaching of the gospel. As we look

and listen, we are confronted with his claims. Luke

wants us to know for sure that Jesus is the Christ. But

do we believe that he is the God and Savior he

claimed to be? And if he is, are we willing to follow

him? These are questions we cannot avoid; we are

compelled to ask them again and again: Who is

Jesus, and what does he want with me?1

BACKDROP

Synagogues Came into existence as a result of Babylonian Captivity.

They followed a pattern Singing then reading

(Law Prophets) then teaching.

Jesus was active in ministry for about one year when this event took place.

His fame went from a rumor to a roar.

NOTE THIS!

Notice their Recognition of the Truth... They Testified.

The Poor Good News

The Captive Set Free

The Blind Received Sight

The Oppressed Lifted Up

Key: The Good News is consistently attached to freedom

from effects of the Fall.

Notice their Response to the Truth... They were in Turmoil!

Key: Christians consistently want God to do in us what He is

doing in other places.

Notice their Rejection of the Truth... They were Ticked Off!

Consider Elijah and Elisha:

In both situations the nation left its roots.

In both situations the answer to their need was rejected

because of packaging.

In both situations blessing happened, just out of reach,

but in their view.

Key: God was not active among His people because His

people did not care.

WRAP

Lets follow their trail.

Have you testified?

Have you felt the turmoil?

Recognition of the truth without a right response will lead to

rejection... Dont leave ticked!

1Philip Graham Ryken, Luke, Volume 1: Chapters 1-12, 2009 by Philip Graham

Ryken

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03/31/2015 Stuff Eggs 6-9PM

04/04/2015 Easter Egg Hunt 10am-12pm

Easter Donations/Easter Volunteers Needed!

We are beginning to prepare for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Wouldyou consider donating individually wrapped, smaller pieces of candyto be stuffed in plastic Easter eggs? You can drop your donationsoff in the labeled buckets by the main entry doors.

We will also need volunteers to stuff Easter eggs and to help theday of the hunt. If you are interested in helping this year, pleasecheck one or both of the boxes below and place this form in one ofour offering boxes.

Name____________________ Phone Number___________

Email ___________________________________________

Under age 18 Over age 18

03/31/2015 Stuff Eggs 6-9PM

04/04/2015 Easter Egg Hunt 10am-12pm

Easter Donations/Easter Volunteers Needed!

We are beginning to prepare for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Wouldyou consider donating individually wrapped, smaller pieces of candyto be stuffed in plastic Easter eggs? You can drop your donationsoff in the labeled buckets by the main entry doors.

We will also need volunteers to stuff Easter eggs and to help theday of the hunt. If you are interested in helping this year, pleasecheck one or both of the boxes below and place this form in one ofour offering boxes.