Salem United Church of Christ

Hello, I am Pastor Bob Witmyer and I welcome you to Salem UCC. Thank you for visiting our website. We especially enjoy welcoming new friends, and we hope you will visit us soon!

THIS WEEK @ CHURCH

WEEK OF MAY 1 — MAY 7

Sunday
9:00 AM – Sunday School for All Ages
8:00 AM – Worship/Communion @ Salem UCC
10:15 AM – Worship/Communion @ Salem UCC
Monday
9:00 AM – Quilters & Crafters
9:30 AM – Women's Guild Meeting


NEWS & NOTES
Anniversary Sunday
	On May 3rd, we will celebrate both congregations’ Anniversary together during our regular worship time at 10:15 AM. The service will be at Salem UCC and it will include communion. We will lift up both Congregations as well as celebrating as a Shared Ministry. Both congregations have been a presence in the community dating back to the mid-1700s. Let us remember and re-affirm our commitment to Christ here in the Oley Valley. We will also have a time of fellowship following the service. A light lunch will be served. Desserts to be shared would be most appreciated. Plan to join together in worship that day.
Mother's Day
	On May 10th, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day in worship. Come out and celebrate in worship this day those who have nurtured us from birth and continue to guide us with their love and wisdom.
Cancer Awareness Sunday
	Sunday May 17th , will be Cancer Awareness Sunday. On this Sunday, we will be centering on the theme of “Cancer”. We will remember all those who have been touched by this disease. During this service, we will light candles, lift up our prayers and remember the survivors as well among us. The service will include a time for healing prayers as well as the lighting of candles. Individuals are encouraged to come forward to receive anointing and prayers for either themselves or a loved one. The worship committee has purchased silk daffodils that folks can sponsor in memory or honor of loved ones. The daffodils will be used in worship and all the money will be given to the cancer society. The daffodils will remain at the church so we can reuse them on future Cancer Awareness Sundays. Doing the daffodils in this manner will mean all money used to sponsor a bunch can be sent to help fight cancer instead of only a portion. The sponsor form will be in the bulletin. Please see that your order and money for sponsoring the daffodils is received by Sunday, May 10th to Cindy Richard or by mailing your order to Salem UCC, Attn: Sharon. I hope all can attend this special service. It has been a very meaningful service in the past and I’m sure this year will be no different.
Penecost Sunday
	“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:1–4 . The birth of the church. On Sunday, May 24th, we will be celebrating this special day in worship with Holy communion.
Memorial Day Celebrations
	On Sunday, May 24th, we will join together in our annual Memorial Day Celebration in the Cemetery. The Service will include the local honor guard participating. Gather for the service in the cemetery around 9:15 AM. Services will also be held in the cemetery at Friedens UCC at 6:30 PM in the evening