Announcements for the Week of October 4, 2026
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given by Dale and Jeanette Klein.
WE WELCOME OUR GUESTS: We are glad to have you worship with us today. We ask our guests to please sign our guest register. If you have any questions, please ask any member or the Pastor.
THOSE TO KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS: Gail Maxwell, Barb Lehman, Janice Lancour, Bonnie Bushey, Mark Kuehn, Judy Hubert, David Herbst Jr, Ken Leinberger, Lisa Nord and Mary Hupy. We pray for all of our shut-ins. We pray for our Synod and our missionaries. We pray for our troops, our leaders in the congregation, and in our city, state and nation. We pray for our straying members and those who don’t know Jesus.
EVANGELISM THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Today we heard the Words of the LORD recorded by Ezekiel, 31Throw off from yourselves all your rebellious actions by which you have rebelled, and obtain a new heart and a new spirit for yourselves. Why should you die, O house of Israel? 32For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies, declares the Lord God. So repent and live! (Ezekiel 18:31-32 EHV) How important repentance is! It begins with each of us. Then what a testament to God’s power and grace when a person repents and has life with Jesus! May the Holy Spirit work in us repentance each day so that we speak about it in love to those who have no regard for Jesus.
BIBLE CLASS: Irreconcilable: A Study of the Pharisees and Their Conflict with Jesus. Who were the Pharisees, and why did they clash with Jesus so often? Come as we learn how Jesus clearly shows the differences between the falsehoods of the Pharisees, many of which are still around today, and His true Word. Each person who attends will receive a personal study booklet as we cover these topics over the course of 11 different lessons.
CHOIR REHEARSAL: Even though it is short notice, Retired Pastor, Phil Paustian is going to begin choir rehearsals today after late worship. We will begin learning some music for the Area Reformation Service that we are hosting here on October 25th. We will have rehearsals every Sunday in October after late worship. All are invited and welcome!
THE OCTOBER Church Calendar is available and ready to pick up.
THE OCTOBER Forward In Christ is available. Pick up and read a copy. There are lots of encouraging articles plus news from around our Synod. Feel free to share a copy with others as well.
LWMS FALL RALLY: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peshtigo, WI and St. John Lutheran Church in Grover, WI invite you to the LWMS Lake Superior Circuit 2026 Fall Rally on October 10! The rally will be held at Zion in Peshtigo. Pastor Joseph Lindloff of Home Missions will speak about mission start-up Anchor Church in Marquette, MI. RSVPs are due by September 27 and offerings will be collected for the mission projects supported by LWMS through October 4. Information and the collection plate are on the LWMS table in the hallway. Laura Johnson or Kathy Grill can respond to questions.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS: Donna Carlson 10/1; Ken Evans 10/8; Abby Gilner 10/10; Scott Gilbertson 10/11; Judy Hubert 10/23; Tim Bruce 10/23; John Romin 10/23; Ted Micola 10/26; Sander Isaacson 10/27; Julia Nault 10/29; Hunter Solis 10/29;
SEEING GOD’S HEART: The Certainty of His Love For Me – Sometimes Christians are tempted to wonder if God’s heart is like that too. How can I be sure God loves me? If that burning question has ever been on your heart and mind, discover God’s deepest heart—his sure and certain love for you—inside this book by Pastor Lynn E. Wiedmann. Each book is $10. You can see a copy on the counter in the hallway (Please do not take the sample copy) If you would like to purchase the book, please see Carrie. There are only a few copies left. Grab yours before they are gone!
BULLETINS from the previous two Sundays are available in the pamphlet holder on the table in the entryway.
SALEM SISTERS: The Sisters will be meeting on October 12th at 6:30 at Carrie Doletzky’s house (parsonage across the parking lot). We will be discussing chapter 6 in our book. All ladies of the congregation are welcome. You do not need a book to participate in the discussion. If you would like to purchase a book, see Carrie Doletzky or Alyssa Sovey for the particulars on what to buy. This is always a very fun evening, don’t miss out!
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE’S DISCOVERY DAY : High School and Homeschooled students and parents are invited to attend Discovery Day at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Friday, October 30. By attending our special visit event, you’ll have a great opportunity to tour campus and talk with professors, current students, coaches, your admissions counselor, and have lunch on us. Reserve your place today! Register today: https://wlc.news/visit, call 414.443.8811, email admissions@wlc.edu, or snap the QR code.
ASK THE PASTOR: It’s back! Get ready for another fun, interesting, and knowledge growing evening! We will have a potluck at 5:30 and questions will begin at 6:15. This evening never disappoints! We all have questions about scripture, doctrine, our synod, our relationships to those in our community ….. take the time to fill out the anonymous slip and drop your question in the box. The box will be out for collecting questions until the time to start answering them. If you have any questions about any part of this evening, please see Carrie. DON’T MISS THIS!!
QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING: will be Oct 11th after late worship. Come and get updates on how things are going and information on the upcoming projects. A light lunch will be served.
SNOW SHOVELING SIGN UP: As much as we do not want to acknowledge that winter is barreling towards us, it is necessary to start talking about snow shoveling for the 2026/2027 season. If you are able to take the occasional week to shovel and blow around church, the sign up is in the hallway. Remember! The more people that sign up, the less often you will be up for your week. Talk to Carrie with any questions.
PASTY TIME: Stay warm this fall and winter with a meal or two of pasties! The Pioneers will be having their annual pasty sale this fall. You can preorder pasties starting today until Oct 25th using the forms on the table in the hallway. They would also appreciate donations of ingredients and help with assembly for which there are also sign-up sheets on the same table. The pasties can be purchased for $4.50 each or 5 for $20. Pasty pick up will be after both services on Sunday, November 1st. Please see Melissa Cadeau with any questions. Thank you!
FLOWERS FOR WORSHIP: We’re excited to announce that the calendar is full thru the end of the year. With the revamping of our ordering procedure for the fresh flowers on the altar, we want to make sure that everything is running smoothly. If you have signed up for a Sunday, please pay no later than the week prior to the date you signed up for. You may pay in cash or a check written to Salem. Please give your payment to Carrie. Thank you to everyone that has signed up!
CENTRAL AFRICA MEDICAL MISSION SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER: A copy of the September CAMM Newsletter can be found on the hallway cabinet by the Christian greeting cards. Our newsletter this month is written by CAMM Executive Director, Kate Wood. She talks about her transition into the Executive Director role and the change that it is bringing to her and her family, as well as the clinic staff in Zambia and Malawi. Prior CAMM Newsletters can be found in the orange binder that is also located by the Christian greeting cards. Please note: Malawi is once again accepting pill bottles. Monetary donations can be sent to: WELS Gift Processing, N16 W23377 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188 with checks made out to CENTRAL AFRICA MEDICAL MISSION. Please continue to pray for CAMM and the people we serve in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia. Any questions about CAMM can be directed to Kathy Grill, CAMM Contact Woman for the WELS Lake Superior Circuit.
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE: who is interested in learning more about Salem, please give contact information to Pastor Doletzky.
AUDIO LOOP: There is an audio loop installed. For all those who use hearing aids, please set them to the “T” setting for T-coil or telephone.
Hymns for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Green), October 11, Service of Word and Sacrament
Hymns: 580-203-(382, 313)-494 Psalm 118
COMMUNION WARE
Communion Ware Set up (Oct) – Nancy Juhl
Communion Ware Clean-up (Oct) – Joan Maatta
CLEANING SCHEDULE
(Oct 4th – Oct 10th) (Oct 11th – Oct 17th)
Vacuuming – Kjell Johnson The Cadeaus
Dusting – OPEN Alyssa Sovey
Sweeping – Kjell Johnson The Cadeaus
Restrooms – Alice Herbst Alyssa Sovey
COUNTERS
Oct 4th – Steve Cadeau
Oct 11th – Todd Chouinard
MOWING
Oct 4th – Oct 10th: Steve Cadeau
Oct 11th – Oct 17th: Ken Evans
USHERS
(8:00) Mark Juhl, Wayne Brukardt
(10:30) Todd Meerstein, Matthew Meerstein
Next Sunday, Oct 11th
(8:00) Dewey Klein, Dale Klein
(10:30) Ken Evans, John Solis, Hunter Solis
THIS WEEK AT SALEM (Oct 4th – Oct 11th)
Today 8:00 am Worship
9:15 am Bible Study
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
Reformation Choir practice after late service
Tues 6:00 pm Council Meeting
Wed 4:30 pm Catechism Class 4:30-5:40pm
Sat LWMS Fall Rally @ Zion, Peshtigo WI
Sunday, Oct 11th
8:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion
9:15 am Bible Study
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship w/Holy Communion
Reformation Choir practice after late service
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