Announcements for the Week of August 16, 2026
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given by Dave & Laura Johson in celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary.
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.
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE: who is interested in learning more about Salem, please give contact information to Pastor Doletzky.
EVANGELISM THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Today we heard Jesus say, “Take heart! It is I! Do not be afraid.” (Matthew 14:27) No matter our fears, Jesus tells us not to be afraid. Even if our fear is that people might not be receptive to us telling them about their need for a Savior, we don’t need to be afraid. Jesus is with us. Jesus takes our fear away and gives us courage because we know, “if God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). So trust the Lord will bless your efforts to invite others to worship or share the good news with them.
BIBLE CLASS RESUMES TODAY!
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.
THOSE TO KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS: Bonnie Bushey, Mark Kuehn, Judy Hubert, Janice Lancour, 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.
THE CHRISTIAN FUNERAL OF LORRY FLATH: The Lord called Lorry Flath home on Sunday, August 9th. Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Home on Monday, August 17th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Her Christian funeral service will be here at Salem at 1:30 pm wit a meal to follow.
THE AUGUST Forward in Christ is available and ready to pick up and share.
THE NEW Meditations that begin at the end of August are available and on the counter in the hallway to be picked up and shared. What a great booklet for a daily 5-minute devotion and to help stay in the Word of our God and time in prayer.
CATECHISM RESUMES: Wednesday, September 9th will be the first Catechism Class of the new school year. Once again, class will be at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and go until 5:40 p.m. If you have a child who will begin 6th grade this fall, please contact Pastor so he can order a Catechism for your child.
SALEM SISTERS: The Sisters will be gathering at Linda Robinson’s house on August 18th at 6:30. We will continue with the next chapter in our book (you don’t have the book to come for the evening!) while enjoying each other’s company. All the ladies of Salem are invited. You can find Linda’s address in the directory. Please see Linda Robinson or Alyssa Sovey with any questions.
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS: We will resume Sunday School on Sunday, September 13th
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: We are planning our church picnic for Sunday, September 13 after late worship. Once again, we will be inviting the members from Grace to join us, and we invite people to bring their favorite pie(s).
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: Amanda Bruce 8/4; Finnely Isaacson 8/4; Ken Lineberger 8/7; Kjell Johnson 8/10; Laura Johnson 8/12; Lu Romin 8/12; Julie Chouinard 8/15; Phil Paustian 8/15; Mick Boutillier 8/16; Dave Mlostek 8/20; Sue Simson 8/21; Charlotte Micola 8/30; Ben Halase 8/31
BULLETINS from the previous two Sundays are available in the pamphlet holder on the table in the entryway.
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 Thirteen Sunday after Pentecost (Green), August 23, The Service of The Word – Hymns: 341-434-727 Psalm 31
CLEANING SCHEDULE
(Aug 16th – Aug 22nd) (Aug 23rd – Aug 29th)
Vacuuming – The Cadeaus Teresa Evans
Dusting – Alyssa Sovey OPEN
Sweeping – The Cadeaus Teresa Evans
Restrooms – Alyssa Sovey Matthew Meerstein
COMMUNION WARE
Communion Ware Set up (August) – Teresa Evans
Communion Ware Clean-up (August) – Kathy Grill
MOWING
Aug 16th – Aug 22nd : Todd Meerstein
Aug 23rd – Aug 29th: Kjell Johnson
COUNTERS
Aug 16th – Todd Chouinard
Aug 23rd – Brian Thorsen
USHERS
(8:00) Dewey Klein, Dale Klein
(10:30) Todd Chouinard, Luke Gilner
Next Sunday, Aug 23rd
(8:00) Andy Sivula, Carson Sovey
(10:30) Steve Cadeau, Dave Robinson
THIS WEEK AT SALEM (Aug 16th – Aug 23rd)
Today 8:00 am Worship
9:15 am Bible Study
10:30 am Worship
Mon 11:00 am Visitation 11-1:30 for Lorry Flath at Crawford Funeral Home
1:30 pm Funeral for Lorry Flath at Salem
Tues 6:30 pm Salem Sisters @ Linda Robinson’s house
Sunday, Aug 23rd
8:00 am Worship w/Holy Communion
9:15 am Bible Study
10:30 am Worship w/Holy Communion
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