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Pastor’s Column
An Image of Woman Wisdom
from the St. John’s Bible
O come,Wisdom from on high,
embracing all things far and nigh:
in strength and beauty come and stay;
teach us your will and guide our way.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.
Inside
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Pastor’s Page
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Community News
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Worship/Education
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Serve/Steward
6-7
Jonathan Adams
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In Our Prayers
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Celebrations
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ELCA/SWPA News
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Council Notes &
Correspondence
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I have always wanted to know more, to
understand more… about everything. I have
sought to know the hearts and minds of human
beings. Why we are who we are. I have sought to
understand what motivates our thoughts and
actions, both good and bad. I have sought to
know the nature and heart of God—to understand
why God created us and this world, what God
wants us to do and be, what motivates God to
love, forgive us, and renew us in the face of our
rebelliousness and sinfulness.
I have sought to increase knowledge and
understanding of these things—God, human
nature and the world—through books, school,
retreats, bible studies, life experiences, travel,
and countless discussions with teachers, friends,
family, strangers, colleagues, church members,
and more. I believed (hoped) that increased
knowledge and understanding would make me a
person of deep wisdom. Hmm…..
The book of Proverbs talks a lot about wisdom.
Chapters 8 and 9 are some of the most profound
teachings about wisdom in the Bible. A voice
identified as Woman Wisdom calls out to the
people, exhorting them/us to listen up and pay
attention to “knowledge.” Yet, she isn’t referring
to knowledge and understanding acquired
through academia or even life experience. Here
Woman Wisdom is speaking about a moral,
emotional and spiritual intelligence. In Proverbs
9:10, she says, “The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy
One is understanding.”
This is not a call to be afraid of God or to live in
terror of God. Rather, Woman Wisdom is calling
us to live in awe, in love of God—the Creator,
Savior, and Sustainer of all things, of all life.
Woman Wisdom calls us to walk humbly with the
Lord who saves us with self-giving love and
grace. Woman Wisdom calls us to see within our
very depths what life is like when we walk away
from or apart from God and what life is like when
we walk with God. The wise man or woman walks
with God.
Seeking knowledge and understanding of the
world and its mysteries is a fine and noble pursuit.
Yet, I think true wisdom comes not from how
much “book or life-learning” we can acquire. True
wisdom comes from knowing and understanding
that God is at the center of all things, God is the
source of all life. In God, we have our being; we
move, live, and breathe by the power and will of
the Holy One. I think when we perceive that
Emmanuel is indeed by our side, we can move,
live, and breathe more securely and more joyfully
amidst life’s daily challenges and trials, worries
and fears.
I have learned a lot in 40 years. (At least, enough
to realize I know less today than I did yesterday or
last week or ten years ago. LOL) In all sincerity, I
truly believe what has made me a wiser person,
what makes us wiser people, is simply this:
knowing and understanding that our lives are
more of all that is good –more grace, compassion,
light, faith, hope, love—walking with God than
they are walking away or apart from God. I have
lived both ways. And I have come to prefer the
former to the latter. How about you???
Peace be with you as you walk with God in
wisdom,
Pastor Kara
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We Are Gathered
Sunday at
Keystone State Park
Come join us Sunday, June 12, 9:30
am for this Special Outdoor Worship at
Keystone State Park. Worship will be
followed by a picnic lunch, games and
fellowship. Hot dogs, hamburgers and
drinks will be provided. Please bring a
covered dish to share, and a chair.
“Songs of Summer” Talent
Show Sunday June 26, 2 pm
in Newhouse Hall
Come and enjoy an afternoon of your
favorite summer music from all eras and
genres. Be swept away to the days
spent relaxing on the beach, the
leisurely stroll with your sweetheart and
those endless summer nights.
The focus of this worship is the unique
nature of our planet, the amazing
mystery of life on our planet, and the
bond we have with Earth as our
precious home.
Earth refers to the fragile green blue
planet, that chunk of stardust in the
solar system we now call home. Earth
is also the domain that is filled with
God’s glory, the living presence of God
that appeared on Sinai, in the
tabernacle, and that now permeates
Earth itself (Isaiah 6:3). God’s same
glory is revealed in the Word made
flesh from the Earth and born on planet
Earth (John 1:14).
The address is 1150 Keystone Park
Road, Derry, PA 15627, Pavilion 1.
Please follow the signs.
See friends and
family of our
community share
their dance,
instrumental, and
singing talent.
Come and enjoy with your family.
Following the
presentation there
will be ice cream
sundae bar.
God
gathers us
into the
joy of
community!
If you would like to
participate in the
show please call or
text Ronna Yeager at
724-972-2266.
Lutheran Day at Kennywood is Coming
Mark your calendar, Monday July 18. The day will begin with morning prayer at
11:30 am in Pavilion 5. Tickets will be $22 and must be ordered by June 27. Checks
made payable to SWPA Synod and turned into the church office.
Women’s Circle Meeting Wednesday June 1, 12 pm, PIZZA PARTY! All the women of our congregation are invited
to come. We will discuss what kind of studies or visitation program that we can do. Any women who would like to
come but need a ride please call Donna Earnest at 724-834-5849.
Men’s Breakfast & Work Day Thursday June 2, 8:30 am at Wagon Wheel.
Donuts & Coffee Hour Immediately following worship Sunday June 5.
Pairs & Spares will be on the road in June. We are holding our annual picnic Wednesday June 29, 11:30 am, at
Newhouse Park in Delmont. Please bring your own drink. Questions, please contact Sharon Dietrich 724-523-0657.
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We Are Nourished
There are two big changes to this year’s
VBS that we are excited about! We have
changed to an evening VBS. No need
to worry about dinner because we will be
serving a kid-friendly meal for the whole
family at 5:30 pm.
Barnyard Roundup
Jesus Gathers Us Together
July 11 - 15, 2016
5:30 - 8:30 pm
At Barnyard Roundup, kids have fun
being kids as they explore the Bible,
make new friends, sing songs, and learn
how Jesus works through them in their
everyday lives. VBS takes kids out into
the fields to discover five Bible truths
that excite and challenge them. Farmers
of all ages learn that God gives them the
wisdom and the courage to step out in
faith as Jesus works through them—
whether they’re at school, playing with
friends, or helping out at home.
The second change is, Pastor Kara will
be leading adult VBS for ages 12 to 99.
It will provide a deeper understanding of
the same VBS bible accounts that the
children will be learning.
What a wonderful family activity! You
and your child can eat dinner together.
Then, on the way home, you can discuss
what you learned that evening and how
to put it to use in your daily life. Maybe
you will even learn some the those
memorable VBS songs that the kids sing
over and over.
God
feeds us
through
worship
&
learning!
Registration is open to children age 3
through adult.
We look forward to you joining us in the
fun this summer!
Worship
Weekly Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Worship at Wm Penn 2 pm
First Sunday of every month
Sunday in the Park Sunday June 12, 9:30 am
at Keystone State Park, 1150 Keystone Park Road,
Derry, PA 15627 in Pavilion 1. (see page 3)
Education
Sunday School Recessed for the Summer. Will
resume in September.
Tea ’n’ Talk Every Monday 9 am in Pastor’s office.
Weekly Bible study. Everyone is welcome!
Bible Study God’s Standard or Gold Standard: Studies
in Proverbs is held over for another session Tuesday
June 7, 6:30 - 8 pm.
Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging
Caregiver Support Group Meeting Wednesday, June 8,
1-3 pm, at the Troutman Building 1st Floor conference
room. Call the church office for more information.
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We Are Sent
Be Part of Barnyard Roundup VBS!
Jump into a VBS that's all about Jesus!
Welcome to Barnyard Roundup, where
Jesus gathers us together, picks us out,
calls us by name, and loves us now and
forever, no matter what! Every child will
hear the Good News that Jesus is with
us and abundantly provides for all our
needs.
As VBS staff you can live out the theme
“Jesus Gathers Us Together” as you
share the message and the fun with the
kids!
To volunteer you can register at
www.vbsmate.com/salemdelmont, use
the registration form provided in the
social hall, or call the church office.
Please be advised that due to state
regulations, 2 clearances are needed for
each adult volunteer before VBS begins.
To complete the child abuse clearance:
www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/
home. For the background clearance:
www.epatch.state.pa.us and click “New
record check volunteers only.” Please
forward a copy to the church office.
God
anoints us
to serve &
steward!
If you have any questions please contact
someone from the Christian Education
committee: Donna Carney, John or Beth
Lawrence, Sherry McQuaide, Kelly Otto,
or Doug Rosensteel.
Kyrie Bells Recessed for
Summer
Christian Ed
Wednesday June 1, 6 pm
Salem Serves every Tuesday
5pm (except the first Tuesday)
Worship & Music Thursday June 2, 7:30 pm
Chancel Choir Final rehearsal is
Wednesday June 1, 7 pm.
Property
Saturday June 4, 10 am Work
Day, bring your tools. There are
many projects to be tackled painting, repairing drywall, fixing
leaks,mulching,weeding,checking
emergency equipment, etc. See
you there!
WELCA Board Meeting Monday
June 6, 6:30 pm. Please come
join us, we are looking for
suggestions for programs or
activities that would be of
interest. Also, Thank you to
Susan DeJaiffe for serving as our
delegate at the WELCA
convention. Finally, we had a
great time at the Hill’s Church
Spring Salad Luncheon.
Social Ministry
Tuesday June 14, 7 pm
Stewardship/Evangelism
Thursday June 16, 7pm
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One of Our Own…
Jonathan Adams
OnMay13,2016,Iclosedonechapterofmylife,preparedtobeginthenextone.
Morethan“justanotherFridaythe13th,”itmarkedthedaythatthirty-twoofmy
classmatesandIwalkedacrossthefrontstepsofGettysburgSeminary’sChurchofthe
AbidingPresenceasgraduatesoftheLutheranTheologicalSeminaryatGettysburg.
Withallthepompandcircumstanceyouwouldexpectfromagraduation
ceremonyintermingledwithachurchservice,IwasgivenmyMasterofDivinitydegree,
withhonorsinpreachingandchurchhistory.Assomeofyoumayknow,thisisthe
degreerequiredbymanymainlineprotestantdenominations(includingtheEvangelical
LutheranChurchinAmerica)inordertobeordainedasapastor.
ThejourneytowardordinationisonethatIsetoutonoverViveyearsago.Itwas
duringthewinterofmyjunioryearofcollegeatWestVirginiaUniversitythatIbeganto
considerwhatsortofgraduateschoolIwouldwanttogo:whetherIwantedtocontinue
myundergraduatestudiesingeographybygettingamastersinurbanplanning,or
maybeinsteadgotolawschool,orbusinessschool,orpossiblyevenseminary.Itwasin
themidstofthattimeofresearch,conversation,andprayer,thatmycampuspastor
MatthewRiegel(nowBishopoftheWestVirginia-WesternMarylandSynodofthe
ELCA)suggestedIattendaweekendretreatatGettysburgSeminary.
Ihadconsideredpastoralministrybefore,butIwentintothatvisitatGettysburg
assumingthattheonlypeoplewhowenttoseminarywere“pipeliners”comingstraight
fromsmallLutheranliberalartscollegeswithdegreesinreligion,philosophy,or
psychology.IcamehomeonSundayafternoonwiththerealizationthatGodcallsall
sortsofpeopletoservethechurchandtheworld,andthethoughtthatmaybeItoo,
wasoneofthosepeoplebeingcalled.
ThatinitialconversationwithPastorRiegel,andthetwodayretreatat
Gettysburglaunchedmetowardseminary,andtowardtheplacewhereIamtoday.But
forasmuchasthatwasapivotalwatershedexperienceindiscerningmysenseofcall,
tosaythatit’swheremypathbeganwouldbetodiscounttheexperiencesthatformed
myfaithlongbeforecollege.
IoweagreatamountofwhereIamtodaytothecultureoffaithwhichIgrewup
in.Surroundedbythefaithofmyparents,andthefaithofthiscongregation,Iwasable
tolearnthevalueoflivingtogetherincommunityaspeopleofGod.ThingslikePastor
Fredshakingmyheadasheprocessedtothebackofthechurchaftertheservice,or
beingabletohelpwithparkingfortheapplefestival,seeminglysmallandsimple
things,werepartofmefeelingwelcomeinthiscommunityoffaithandhelpingmeto
growtounderstandwhatitmeanstobeaChristian.
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Eachsummer,IwenttoCampLutherlynforaweek,often
subsidizedbythecampershipfundsofthiscongregation.
Lutherlyntaughtmesomuchaboutmyfaithandaboutbeing
myself.WhenIwashiredontothesummerstaffinhighschool,
thedrawbecamethatmuchstronger.Throughouthighschool,
college,andthestartofseminary,Ispentsevensummersonstaff.
Itwasthroughthelongingtoreturntoserveonstaffevery
summerthatIVirstbegantounderstandwhatitmightfeelliketo
becalledbyGod.
Iambeyondgratefulforthewaysthatmyfriends,family,
andexperienceshaveledmetothispoint,havinggraduatedfrom
seminaryandhopefullyjustafewweeksawayfrombeing
ordainedasapastor.
Sowheredothingsgofromhere?
InFebruary,IwasassignedtoservemyVirstcallinthe
AlleghenySynod;ourneighborstotheEastandNorth,the
AlleghenySynodconsistsofover100congregationsinthe
mountainsandvalleysofBedford,Blair,Cambria,Centre,
ClearVield,Huntingdon,andSomersetCounties.TheirBishop,
MichaelRhyne,matchedmewithaparishthathefeltbestaligned
betweenmygiftsandtheirneeds.Overthepastfewmonths,I’ve
interviewedwiththeircallcommittee,preachedandledworship
ata“neutralsite”congregation,andinterviewedwiththechurch
council.Iwon’tbeabletosharethespeciVicsofthecongregation
atthispoint,butIcansaythateachstepofthewayhasbeenvery
positive,reinforcingthebishop’sjudgmentandtheworkofthe
HolySpiritinmatchingmewiththiscongregation.
OnMay21and22,Iwillgettomeetthecongregationasa
whole,andleadworshipbeforetheVinalvoteisconductedfor
themtocallmeastheirpastor.Assumingallgoeswell,Iwillbe
ordainedatthefestivalworshipserviceoftheAlleghenySynod
assembly,June3rdat7pmattheBlairCountyConventionCenter
inAltoona.Thisisanexcitingtime,butalsoatimeinwhichI
appreciateyourprayers.Forthosewhomaybeinterested,Iwill
letPastorKaraandBrendaknowassoonasIcan,sothatmore
detailscanbesharedasthey’reavailable.
Morethananything,Iwanttosaythankyou.Althoughthe
congregationhaschangedalotintheyearssinceIbeganSunday
schoolalmosttwodecadesago,therearestillsomanyfamiliar
facesthathavebeensupportiveofmethroughouttheyears.Even
thenewfacesarepartofinspiringmeandremindingmewhyI
feelcalledtoservethechurchandhelptheGospeltobespreadto
peoplenearandfar.Thankyousomuch,andmayGodblessallof
youasweheadintothesummermonths!
-Jonathan“Jono”Adams
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We Pray
Healing & Recovery:
Mary Jean Fisher
Nancy Jobe
Fred Ziringer
Mason Shearer
Randy Barker
Lisa Miller
RR Schmidt
Esther Stevens
Chaplain Tim Kraynak
Pastor Fred Heitzenroder
Joe Shafer
Judy Bowman
Jennifer Powell
Dee Yadrick
Jacob Schotter
Tony Frank
John & Judy Charley
Melissa Rugh
Carol Logan
Chrissy Dunbar
Mary Dibert
Wynne SanFelice
Hannah Lawrence
Mildred Allwine
6042 Triple Crown Circle
Greensburg, PA 15601
Please keep these people in your prayers and send them a card to let them
know their church family is thinking of them.
Don Sedlacko
Vern Adams
Mary Rivardo
Leonard Anderson
Christopher Dieck
Evelyn Painter
Bob & Rosemary McDermott
The Gillis Family
Jackie Colucci
Bob Thompson
With Sympathy to the Family of:
Military or Foreign Service:
Tim & Candice Cipullo, Kevin &
Nina
I cried to you for
help, O Lord my
God, and you
healed me.
Psalm 30:2
The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
enables us to journey in prayer
through every region of the world
and through every week of the
year affirming our solidarity with
Christians all over the world,
brothers and sisters living in
diverse situations, experiencing
diverse problems and sharing
diverse gifts. Throughout the
weeks of June, you are invited to
pray: Botswana, Zimbabwe,
Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa,
Swaziland, Angola, Mozambique,
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, &
Uruguay. O Lord, hear our prayer.
The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle is
a prayer ministry of the World
Council of Churches. For more
information and to read prayers
from Christian brothers and sisters
around the world go to
www.oikoumene.org/en/
resources/prayer-cycle.
Susan Franke
Wm Penn Sr.Ctr & Personal Care
1024 Walton Road
Jeannette, PA 15644
Doris Piper
Weatherwood Manor
896 Weatherwood Manor
Greensburg, PA 15601
Carol Anderson
Wm Penn Sr.Ctr. & Personal Care
1024 Walton Road Jeannette, PA 15644
Hoppy Jobe
1542 Beaver Run Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Jane Piper
251 Aurora Street
Delmont, PA 15626
Walter Bush
447 Manor Road
Delmont, PA 15626
Frannie Kramer
1013 General Forbes Road
Jeannette, PA 15644
Earl Rupert
2032 Plainfield Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32968
Vera DeFrances
Wm Penn Care Center
2020 Ader Road
Jeannette, PA 15644
Mary Lou Lingafelt
Golden Heights Personal Care
3522 Harrison City/Trafford Road
Irwin , PA 15642
Richard Sarver
1305 Beaver Run Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Kathy DelBaggio
31 Buena Vista Drive
Delmont, PA 15626
Violet Mays
3096 Route 819
Slickville, PA 15684
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Betty Visnick
164 S. Greengate Road
Apt. 112
Greensburg, PA 153601
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We Celebrate
Our Graduates of 2016
High School
Rachel Lasser - North Hills High School
Will attend Indiana University of
Pennsylvania. Daughter of Bob Lasser.
Kaylee Fong -
Our Confirmands
Blairsville High School
Will attend the University of
Pittsburgh in Johntown.
Granddaughter of Tom & Katie Brinker.
College
Jonathan
Adams -
Bryan Koval -
Hannah
Rosensteel -
Kelly Yeager -
Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Gettysburg with a Masters of Divinity.
Grandson of Enola Erdley.
George Washington University with a
PhD in Higher Education Administration.
Son of Martha Koval
Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an
Associate’s in Graphic Design.
Daughter of Doug & Brenda Rosensteel.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville with
a Master’s in Accounting, MAcc.
Daughter of Ronna Yeager.
Happy Birthday
1
2
2
4
4
4
8
Heidi Neumann & Madison Rugh
Confirmed May 15
Rachel Sekora
Virginia Deaunovich
Rodger Durstine
Nancy Farrell
Beth Lawrence
Ronald Wallace
Andy Ogrodnik
Happy Anniversary
10 Sandy Blazek
13 Lisa McGill
17 Zoey Brown
18 Ruth Ann Bartos
18 Mary Jean Fisher
22 Sandra Feather
5
18
23
26
Frank & Jennifer (Feather) Naccarato
Ronald & Rebecca Wallace
Joseph & Janine (Feather) Howcroft
Ralph & Sandra Feather
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Beyond Our Walls
Stories Of Faith In Action
Home away from home
The seeds of Parroquia Emaús, a new
congregation in Racine, Wis., were planted 15
years ago when its partner, Emmaus Evangelical
Lutheran Church, started after-school and
summer camp ministries for children in the
congregation’s inner-city neighborhood.
Participants came from largely working-poor
families where 80 percent of the children live at or
below the poverty line.
When pastor and mission developer Jhon Freddy
Correa was called to start Parroquia Emaús, he
built up the new faith community through
Emmaus’ existing ministries. Through their
children, parents became involved with Correa’s
home Bible studies and prayer groups. Over time,
people asked for a more formal worship
experience, so Correa organized all-Spanish
services on Sundays after Emmaus held its
morning worship.
These services are important to the largely Latino
new start because some Latinos felt rejected in
Racine, Correa said. At Parroquia Emaús,
“Latinos feel included—they feel like family,” he
said. “They feel God’s love, mercy and
forgiveness. They feel listened to. Some felt
rejected [in their community] but now feel at
home.”
As part of its ministry, Parroquia Emaús partners
with two local colleges to provide courses for the
Latino community. The results are paying off.
More than 70 community members worked
through Parroquia Emaús to complete the GED
exam. And the neighborhood ministries for
children continue. About 30 children are enrolled
in the after-school program. About 30 children
attend the congregation’s ve-week summer
camp.
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Emmaus’ pastor, Mary Janz, said the new
congregation “has been a huge asset to
Emmaus Lutheran. The kids of Parroquia
Emaús bring a lot of life. The parents are
people of strong faith—to hear their stories is
inspirational.”
We are lifting up Faith Works throughout June
at Salem Lutheran. Faith Works seeds your
prayers and generous support for caring
Lutheran ministry organizations: Bethesda
Children’s Home, Camp Agape, Gettysburg
Seminary, Glad Run Lutheran Services,
Lutheran SeniorLife, Lutheran Service
Society, Lutheran University Center,
Lutherlyn, Synod Mission Support & Thiel
College. We will take a special collection on
Sunday, June 26 for these ministries. This is
your opportunity to give generously and
support the Lutheran ministries that serve our
families and communities.
For more information check the synod bulletin
board in the social hall or contact the church
office 724-468-4189.
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Council Notes
At the May 2016 Council meeting, Council
discussed providing a Memorial log focused on
all memorials to date. The log is planned to be
located in the Social Room’s Library.
Baptism of Austin Thompson, grandson of
Anne and Bob Thompson will be Sunday May
22nd. Pastor Randy Gullickson will preside on
May 22nd. Pastor Dennis Orsen will preside on
May 29th. Emergency Pastoral Care coverage
will be provided by Pastor Bob Schaeffer and
Pastor Wayne Gillespie. Contact Brenda at the
office for Pastoral Care. In evening hours,
contact Paul Bush or Robin Evans.
Salem still needs (2) representatives for the
2016 Synod Assembly.
Doug Rosensteel gave an update to Council
on the Finance Committee’s activities.
Council approved Lenten coin Folder proceeds
to be given to the World Day of Prayer.
Council is in progress of developing job
descriptions for the various volunteer
positions.
Work continues on a Salem Child protection
policy update. Worship and Music Committee
is evaluating hosting the Uganda Children’s
choir in the future.
Sunday Worship in the Park is on June
2016, followed by a Parish picnic.
12th,
Please email reports to Clay
claybop@aol.com or Brenda
office@salemdelmont.org.
Deadline for
the July
Lamplighter
is Friday
June 17.
If you know someone who would like to receive a copy of the Lamplighter please call the office.
Stewardship principle of the month “Sacrifice proportionately.”
by: Enola Erdley
“Give until it hurts.”
We’ve heard that again and again from earnest fund raisers trying to pull in
dollars for cancer, scouting, the college of your choice and on and on. But what
does that mean to us as Christians in the 21st century world? In the Old Testament tithing is laid out as part of the law. We are told to give from
the top 10% to support the church. Sure there are the good things that accrue to
those who give as commanded, Remember the widow who was ready to bake a
final meal with her last provisions so that she and her son might face death. But
when she obeyed Elijah and made a meal for him, her provisions never ran out. “…gave according to
their means, and even
beyond their means.”
2 Corinthians 8:3
But in the New Testament we learn of a new paradigm. We see a God who gives to us the ultimate sacrifice of a
Son who dies to take on the sins of a broken world. No longer are we asked to give to satisfy some ancient law. Rather, we are to give in joyful response to the one who gave all for us. No one sets any given percentage.
Rather, we look to the example of the Father who gave us a Son. God isn’t keeping score. Rather He asks that
like the widow who offered two copper pennies, we sacrifice what was first given us and trust in The Lord. As a
church giving back what was first given us, we can feed a hungry world, clothe the naked, teach those yearning
to learn, and provide a warm and welcome place for the widow, the orphan, the stranger. All of this and more
happens when we support the church. It’s what we’re about and we can’t do it without sacrifices of the people
of God.
Thank You Salem People:
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Lenten Pig Fund. We collected $831.06 to be given to world
hunger. That is 27.7 pigs that will be purchased! Well done good and faithful stewards!
Thank you Pastor Kara, Friends & Family from Jonathan Adams, for all of the prayers and support during his
time in seminary.
Thank you from Mary Lou Lingafelt, to everyone who signs and sends the home bound cards. She really enjoys
them!
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Salem Lutheran Church
301 E Pittsburgh Street
Delmont, PA 15626
www.salemdelmont.org
724-468-4189
office@salemdelmont.org
Save the Date
June 5
Recognition of Graduates
June 12
Sunday Worship at Keystone Park 9:30 am
July 11-15
Family Dinner 5:30 pm
VBS 6:30 pm
July 18
Lutheran Day @ Kennywood
August 7
Outdoor Baptismal Festival 9:30 am
September 11
Rally Day 10:45 am
Merry Mixer at Newhouse Park
September 24
End of Summer Bonfire 6 pm
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storytelling and funny sound effects, Holy Moly
animated episodes give kids the opportunity to
retell the story in their own words. Kids who fieldtested Holy Moly videos agree: "These videos are
hilarious!” For ages 3 to 10.