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 APRIL 28 — MAY 4

Monday
9:00 AM – Quilters & Crafters
Sunday
9:00 AM – Sunday School for All Ages
10:15 AM – Worship/Communion @ Christ Lutheran


NEWS & NOTES
Earth Sunday
	On Sunday April 27th ,we will be celebrating Earth day during our worship time. We will be uplifting the need to conserve our resources as well as other concerns. There will be a special time with the children with Jeremy Deysher leading that part of the worship.
Anniversary Sunday
	On May 4th, we will celebrate both congregations’ Anniversary together during our regular worship time at 10:15 AM. There will not be an 8 AM service at Salem UCC that morning. The service will be at Christ Lutheran and 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. Plan to join together in worship that day.
Mother's Day
	On May 11th, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day in worship as well as having the Sacrament of Baptism. 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 18th , 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 11th. 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.
Memorial Day Service
	On Sunday, May 25th, 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
Spring Needlework Bazaar & Yard Sale
	Plans have been made for our Spring Needlework Bazaar and Yard Sale on Saturday, May 31st from 8 AM to 1 PM. Our menu will include breakfast sandwiches, coffee, cold beverages, turkey BBQ, hot dogs, baked beans and strawberries and ice cream. Set-up will be Tues. May 27th and Fri. May 30th at 9 AM Baked items may be brought to the church on Fri. or by 8 AM on Saturday. Volunteers are needed as well as baked goods. See Eleanor Shaner if you can help. Signs and flyers will be available May 11th
Graduates REcognized
	For those High School and College Students graduating this year; we will be honoring you in worship on Sunday, June 1st. Parents of graduates, please contact the church office with a brief bio of your child, so we can properly celebrate and honor them. I hope to see all those graduating this year in worship on that Sunday so we can celebrate your accomplishments.