October 2011 Parish Notes - Salem Lutheran Church and School

Salem Ev. Lutheran Church & School
14940 62nd Street North
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
651-439-7831
Visit our Website at www.salemlutheran.org
October, 2011
Core Values
Have you had any home projects that needed to be completed? The
deadbolt on our front door stopped working a few weeks ago. The key
wouldn’t turn any more when we put it in the lock. I called the company to find out what I should do. They said, “Take it to Home Depot or
Lowes and have them reset the lock.” I removed it from the door, took
it to the store, and the man who helped me came back with the core
of the lock in pieces and said, “I’m really sorry! It just exploded when I
pulled it out!” That experience reminded me how valuable it is to have
the right tools and expertise to get a job done.
Earlier this year, Salem adopted a Mission Statement and a set of Core
Values that guide us and our ministry. The first core value we adopted
was this: God’s Word and Sacraments (Lord’s Supper and Baptism)
are the Means of Grace God uses to transform people and strengthen
faith. Salem commits to clear Biblical teaching and the preaching of
God’s Word to bring people to Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15
-16; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29).
This core value provides us with the perfect tools to accomplish our
mission. We can’t get anything done on our own. We need to use the
right tools, and God has provided them with his Word and Sacraments.
Now, we can offer forgiveness of sins, because God’s Word promises
it. We can wash away sin, because Baptism is that wonderful washing
of renewal and regeneration in the Holy Spirit. We can have personal
assurance that our sins are forgiven, because we receive Jesus’ body
and blood at the Lord’s Table. We have all the right tools to get our
work done, thanks to these incredible means of grace!
To God alone the glory! Pastor Jon Brohn
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Actions accomplished at the September 20,
Council Meeting
We did not get minutes from the meeting in time for
printing, so they will be highlighted next month.
Mission Festival
Picnic
Sunday, October 2nd
following 10:30 service
Fellowship will provide…
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Brats and
Beverage
Please bring a dish to pass.
Activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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Financial Update…
Weekly Offerings
Aug 28
Sept 4
Sept 11
Sept 19
EFT Offerings
$10,179.60
$10,915.62
$11,513.22
$10,015.06
$ 2,024.50
$1,106.00 Missions
$1,763.00 Missions
$ 561.50 Missions
$ 822.00 Missions
$ 120.00 Missions
Offerings needed to meet the
‘11-’12 budget each week
$13,611.53 & $1,250.00 Missions
Each man should give what he has decided in
his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for
God loves a cheerful giver.
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
Please use separate checks for offerings other than current &
missions. Thanks!
“TIME FOR EVERYTHING”
Do you find yourself running from one
place to another trying to squeeze everything in?
Do you feel guilty when
you try to relax?
Do you have regrets because you didn’t do something
and now it is too late?
In October and November we will have four special
Bible Classes on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. Two
will be in October and two will be in November.
We will be reflecting on “Time for God, Time for
Family, Time for Church and Time for Neighbors.”
You are invited to join us. Please sign up at the
bulletin board in the narthex so enough material will
be available.
Pastor Birkholz
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Women’s Guild
Women’s Guild will have their first fall meeting
on Thursday, October 6. We meet at 1:15 pm in
the Fellowship hall the first Thursday of each
month. All ladies of the congregation are invited
to attend. Plan to join us!
Altar Guild Update
Remember to contact the church office if you want
to place flowers on the altar!
Shirley Plahn & Heather Yanta are the October Crew.
We need someone to be part of our November Altar Crew. If
you are interested in being a part of our group, contact the
church office for more information!
Monday Night Services
If you are away for the weekend and would like to worship during the week, we have an arrangement with Christ in North St.
Paul, who offer Monday Night Services at 7 pm, every Monday,
all year round. If you use your offering envelope from Salem,
they will send it back to us.
If you want to reach our Pastors…
Pastor Birkholz can be reached at home, 651-430-2391
by e-mail revmlbirkholz@hotmail.com
Pastor Brohn can be reached at home, 715-381-1120
by e-mail jbrohn@salemlutheran.org
The Pastors’ Church Office Phone Number is 651-439-5465.
New Broadcast times from the Cable Company: We
have received new broadcast times for our worship service.
The times on Channel 18 are:
Monday – 1 & 7 pm Tuesday – 7 am
Wednesday – 4 & 10 pm Thursday – 10 am
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Please keep our members who
are serving in the military in
your prayers. Brandon Marth,
David Zolldan, and William
Hansen, Jr.
Committee Meeting Day
The Council decided to streamline operations and have all committee Meetings on the Tuesday prior to their council meeting.
All of the Committees will have their meetings on
Tuesday, October 11, at 6:30 pm
If you would like to be a part of a committee or have an issue to
bring up at a meeting, this would be the time to do so.
Keep Saving Campbell soup labels and
General Mills Box Tops for education for
our school. Thanks!
Parish Nurse Fund
We currently have $8,092.19 in the Parish Nurse Fund. It
costs about $500 a month for the Parish Nurse’s services. We
rely solely on donations to support the parish nurse program.
You can donate to the fund by marking your envelope for that
purpose. Thank you for your support so far!
Parish Notes Available
Online and via Email.
The Parish Notes monthly newsletter is now available through
the website and email. To sign up to receive the monthly email,
go to
http://www.salemlutheran.org/newsletter
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Communication Improvement
If you haven't been receiving the parish notes via email
already, now is the time to sign up. To do so, go to
salemlutheran.org, click “newsletters” in the menu, and
enter your name and email address on the right.
If you are on Facebook, you can also "like” Salem's
page, the link is on the bottom of the website. Thanks!
COUPON BOX
Do you clip coupons and have coupons you don’t use, or get a
Sunday paper with coupons you don’t use?
Salem now has a coupon box located near the food shelf where
you can drop off any or all of your coupons, coupon booklets,
coupons received in the mail or even coupons printed from the
internet, if you think someone else may be able to use it, please
bring it in.
We would encourage EVERY coupon!
There is no need to have your coupons clipped ahead of time before bringing them in, but if you have the time and are willing to
cut them out, that is also appreciated.
SCRIP
The Scrip ordering schedule is every second and fourth Monday
of the month. Orders should be in no later than noon. Orders
can be picked up in the school office or other arrangements can
be made by contacting Dee or Jennifer. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jennifer Agen at 651-430-9991/651
-246-6373 or Dee Kane at 651-738-1733/651-248-3772. Thank
you for supporting our church and school through this wonderful program! New families to Salem—contact us to see how
you can use SCRIP to help with your tuition payments!
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Salem Kids Closet
The Salem Kids Closet will be held
October 24—28.
We are now accepting any clothing or
show donations you may have. We
are also looking for winter jackets
and boots.
This service is truly a blessing to
many families in our congregation and
school. It would not be possible
without the help of volunteers.
Please consider donating some of
your time to help sort and hang
clothes on Sunday, October 23. We
will also need help taking things down on Friday, October 28.
Any items left after Friday, will be donated to Christian
Life Ministries.
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by who is going to
make meals for the next few days with a recent challenge? Maybe illness, a new baby,
death in the family? Please let Debbie
or one the Pastors know, or call Janet
Rider 651-439-0584
(RidersUSA@comcast.net). We have
We are still collecting cans for recycling by the garage.
The money raised is used to help fund our athletic department. Thank you for bringing in your cans for us!
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News from our Parish Nurse…
The cold and flu season is coming upon us. It’s time to start
thinking how we can prevent colds and flu. The best way to prevent spread of disease is through good old fashioned hand washing. Always wash up after you sneeze. Hand washing for at least
30 seconds under warm water with an antibacterial soap will kill
the cold and flu germs. Cover your cough and sneezes. Avoid
touching your face. Be prepared by having tissues and hand sanitizer handy to use. Daily clean and disinfect any surfaces that
might have been touched. Stay home when you aren't feeling
well. The Center for Disease control recommends you stay
home at least 24 hours after a fever subsides (without the use of
Tylenol or ibuprophen to bring the fever down). Getting immunized can help fight against flu. This year’s 2011-2012 vaccine
will protect against H3N2, and influenza B and the H1N1 virus of
2009. If shots aren’t for you, live intranasal influenza vaccines in
the form of nasal spray are available. They can be used by
healthy people from age 2-49 years old. Be aware, younger children under the age of 9, may need a second dose. Please talk
with your doctor. Some people do not like the idea of mercury
included in with vaccines. If you want to avoid this preservative
ask your doctor for the "thermisol free" vaccine. Please also
keep in mind to get proper rest, nutrition, avoid stress, exercise,
and drink plenty of fluids. Your body is an amazing gift from
God. Some disease and illnesses can be avoided by having a
great immune system, which come from taking care of one's
self. Be advised that if you do get sick with the flu there are antiviral drugs (Tamiflu and Relenza) you can take with a doctor's
prescription. It is important to take these drugs within the first
day or two of the virus. These drugs shorten the length of the
illness. Stay well!
Dana Mattingly, RN
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Ladies’ Night Out
All women of the congregation are invited for a Ladies’
Night Out. This is a great opportunity to get to know
the women of our congregation. It will be held every
4th Monday of each month. At Acapulco’s Restaurant,
located in Stillwater, at 6:30 pm This is also a great time
to take advantage of our SCRIP Program—$25 gift
cards for Acapulco are available any time and the great
part is $7.50 can go towards your child’s tuition or tuition assistance! If you have questions about SCRIP, contact Jennifer Agen or Dee Kane (their phone numbers
are listed in the SCRIP article on page 6). If you have
any questions about the Ladies; Night Out, contact Patricia Goplen at 715-441-6878.
We hope you will be able to join us!
Interested in visiting shut-ins? We had a meeting scheduled
in August for those already visiting and anyone interested in getting involved. That meeting had to be postponed and has been
rescheduled for Saturday October 15th from 10AM to 11AM.
College Student Picture Board The Caring Committee is in the
process of updating the college student board if your child is done
with college, please take their picture from the board. If your
child is not on the board yet and is in college, please bring in a
picture with their name, school and major so we can put it on the
board. Thanks for your help!
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School News
Enrollment
We are currently at 32 students in preschool.
Kindergarten- 8th grade enrollment is currently at 125.
Rosetta Stone
The 7th and 8th grade have started the Rosetta Stone program. I really think it is going
to be a good addition to our Spanish Curriculum. Rosetta Stone is
an online program that the students work with twice a week. It
has been very well received by the 7th and 8th graders. I have
heard a student say that it is challenging but at the same time
fun.
Sports
We are fielding a soccer team and two volleyball teams. Justin
Krause and Pastor Brohn will be coaching soccer. Deb Hansen will
be coaching B team volleyball while Mrs. Collins coaches A team
volleyball. The season got underway this past Tuesday against
Cross of Christ. All Salem teams were victorious. On Thursday
we played against Christ, N.S.P. The soccer team tied with a score
of 1-1. The volleyball teams both lost 0-2. Good luck the rest of
the season.
Habits of the Heart
As of right now, we have 4 people interested in the Habits of the
Heart program. We look forward to starting this program in the
next month. A big thanks to the people who are willing to volunteer their time for the Salem students.
Terra Nova
We will begin doing our standardized testing starting September
26. The test will take about two weeks. The 3rd-8th grade will
participate in the test taking. We decided to do the test in the
fall rather than the spring. We feel it is more valuable to see
where the kids need help earlier in the year. It also curbs teachers teaching toward a test.
The year is off to a great start!!
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Pioneer News
The Pioneers will have one meeting on October 5,
from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Plan to join us on Sunday, October 16, following
the 10:30 am Service, for Fall Fun Day at the
Schaefer property. We will start out with a lunch
and then spend the afternoon enjoying fun and fellowship. There will be hammerschlagen, horseshoes,
Bocce, Board Races and much more!
Everyone is invited to join us!
What will your legacy be? When the Lord calls you home to
heaven, what impact will you leave behind? A part of your legacy is
shaped through your will and your beneficiary designations. Did you
know your government provides you with some tax-advantaged ways
for you to remember the Lord’s work—advantages that can increase
your charitable gift by up to 50 percent. Leaving a gift for ministry can
leave a gospel legacy that will enable others to hear God’s promises of
love and forgiveness—a legacy with eternal implications. Won’t you
join us Sunday morning, October 16 as Pastor Mike Hatzung from the
WELS Ministry of Christian Giving shows us how we can leave a lasting legacy?
What kind of estate steward are you? When the Lord calls
you home to heaven, do really know how your estate will be distributed? The typical beneficiaries of estate plans are family, charity, and the
government. You get to pick two of the three to receive the lion’s
share. Which two do you prefer? If you would like to learn more about
charitable gifting vehicles that decrease taxes and increase gifts to fund
ministry, please join us Sunday morning, October 16. Pastor Mike
Hatzung will serve as our presenter. He works as a WELS Christian
giving counselor and will work with you in a free, confidential, and
gospel-based way.
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Worship Helpers
Ushers
Oct 1
Oct 2
Oct 8
Oct 9
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 29
Oct 30
October, 2011
8:00 am
Swanson Family
Plattner Team
Bjurstrom Family
Knefelkamp Team
Lake Family
Crowder Team
Lillo Family
Plattner Team
Gruetzmacher Family
Knefelkamp Team
Vestrymen
Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
8:00 am
T Kopel
T Kopel
T Gruetzmacher
V Crowder
10:30 am
Loss Team
Koester Team
Wohlers Team
Raleigh Team
Koester Team
10:30 am
J Wohlers
J Wohlers
J Beaudry
G Galler
Communion Helpers
Oct 8 K Lillo
Oct 22 T Gruetzmacher
Greeters
8 am
10:30 am
Our greeter program has been suspended for a bit while the Worship Committee and the Evangelism Committee review how to
change it around a little. Hopefully we will have folks greeting again
very soon.
Video Taping Crew
Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
Quentin Johnson
Gary LeMay & Judy Zolldan
Mark & Nancee Prchal
Joe Covelli
Quentin Johnson
Thanks For All Your Help!
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October 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
8 am Men’s Bible
at Gorman’s
5 pm Worship
2
Mission Festival
3
4
8 am Worship
9:15 am Education
Hour
10:30 am Worship
Mission Fest Picnic
9
10 am Bible Support Group
10
8 am Communion
9:15 am Education
Hour
10:30 am Communion
16 8 am Worship
9:15 am Education
Hour
10:30 am Worship
Noon Pioneer Fall
Fun Day at Schaefer
Property
23 8 am Communion
9:15 am Education
Hour
10:30 am Communion
Quarterly Voters Mtg
Noon Packer/Viking
Event in Gym
30
Reformation
11
12
10 am Bible Support Group
SCRIP Orders
are Due!
6:30 pm Council
Committee Mtgs
17
1 pm & 7 pm
Deferred Giving
Meetings
24
SCRIP Orders
are Due!
7 pm Pioneer Council
Ladies Night Out!
31
8 am Worship
9:15 am Education
Hour
10:30 am Worship
5
18
10 am Bible Support Group
10 am Bible Support Group
Salem Kids Closet
6:30 am Men’s Bib St
9 am Mom’s Bible St
9:15 am Chapel
5:15 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Sr Choir
7 pm YES Meeting
7:30 pm Men’s Chorus
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26
6
7
6:30 am Men’s Bib St
9 am Mom’s Bible St
5:15 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Sr Choir
7 pm YES Meeting
7:30 pm Men’s Chorus
8
1:15 pm Women’s
Guild
7 pm Prison Ministry
7 pm Handbells
13
5 pm Communion
14
7 pm Prison Ministry
7 pm Handbells
7 pm Time for
Everything
20
6:30 am Men’s Bib St
1:15 pm Chapel
NO Confirmation
6:30 pm Sr Choir
7 pm YES Meeting
7:30 pm Men’s Chorus
6:30 pm Church
Council
25
6:30 am Men’s Bib St
9:15 am Chapel
5:15 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Pioneer Mtg
6:30 pm Sr Choir
7 pm YES Meeting
7:30 pm Men’s Chorus
5 pm Rehearsal
15 Salisbury/Wisner
Wedding 2 pm
10 am Shut in Visiting Meeting
5 pm Worship
Contemporary
21
7 pm Prison Ministry
7 pm Handbells
22
5 pm Communion
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Teacher's Conference
27
7 pm Prison Ministry
7 pm Handbells
7 pm Time for
Everything
October 24-28 in the Narthex
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29
5 pm Worship
THE
PARENTLINK
October 2011
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FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
WATCH YOUR WORDS! HELP KIDS
STAND UP AGAINST PROFANITY
Compared to other sins, cursing might seem tame. But Scripture takes a strong stand
against sins of the tongue. God makes it clear that obscenities and impurities have
no place coming out of the mouths of Christ-followers. Unfortunately, Christian kids
often struggle just as much with their words as their unchurched peers do. Infractions range from the ubiquitous and casual use of the f-word to rude, suggestive, and
vicious references about other people. ―Profane‖ means ―to treat something sacred
with abuse, irreverence, or contempt.‖ So when kids use the f-word, they treat something sacred (the act of intercourse) with contempt. Try these approaches to tackle
profanity:
THE VIEW

When Gallup researchers asked
13- to 17-year-olds to rank a
long list of ―serious behaviors,‖
kids said using profanity in public was the least serious offense
of all.

The Center for Media and Public Affairs found that profanity is
used every six minutes on network TV shows, every three
minutes in movies, and every
two minutes on premium cable
shows.

To combat high-tech gossip,
some schools are punishing students for what they post on the
Internet after school hours.
• Ask kids to keep a running tally of the number of profanities they hear during
one day at school or one night of TV-watching. Have them report back; then ask
them if they were surprised by what they learned.
• Tell kids the truth. Research shows that people who curse are respected less in our
society and have fewer deep relationships. Cursing also can cause other people to
stumble and violates our calling to love our neighbors as ourselves.
• Challenge kids to use only “prayer” words. If they wouldn’t use the word in conversation with God, then it isn’t appropriate in any other context. Give kids alternative
attention-grabbing words that can substitute for profanity.
TIPS >>>
Media editor and screenwriter Bryan
Belknap offers these insights into language:

Cursing is akin to unbelief because
it denies Jesus’ presence in all things,
at all times. Why is speech that’s
unacceptable for Jesus okay for us?

It’s impossible to unconditionally
love someone using foul language.
Cursing does nothing to communicate
grace.

Cursing violates the spirit of humility. Words are a barometer of character and can show an unwillingness to
submit to authority.
Cursing undermines integrity.
When kids use swear words in
certain situations but not others,
they’re teaching themselves to
play fast-and-loose with their morals.
PONDER THIS
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The broader culture still labels foul
-talkers as ill-educated, uncreative,
and lacking in self-control. Initial
impressions of people who cuss don’t
include happiness, intelligence, or
Christianity.

What do your own words say
about your character, your values,
and your relationship with God?

What sins of the tongue are the
most challenging for you? for your
teenagers?
Clean language is the ultimate
counterculture rebellion. Even a 2year-old can say potty words. The
world notices and respects people
who refrain from using profanity. All
kids want to stand out from the crowd
and carve their own path as unique
individuals. Clean speech is one way
to do it. In fact, pure language might
become the new cool.

How might your family members
be able to hold one another accountable for how they speak?
GOING DEEPER
Expert Insights for Parents of Teenagers
By Jasper Rains
At SimplyYouthMinistry.com,
Jasper Rains offers suggestions
for ways that adults can use their
words wisely, especially in tricky
situations:
Clear the air. People-pleasers don’t
want to rock the boat. This is a major
way the enemy gets a foothold in relationships. We tend to bottle up our anger until we blow. If you don’t lovingly
confront an issue right away, it will
only fuel anger until you confront in
frustration.
Often, things that eventually become
major issues start with bad communication and continue to build. Put concerns
on the table as
soon as they happen. That clears up misunderstandings and opens the door to
speedy reconciliation.
Speak less. This may seem like a contradiction to the first point, but sometimes
when we’re stressed we tend to be too
confrontational. We want to put people in
their place. We often end up in arguments
that only contribute to the problem and
don’t preemptively lead us to healing.
Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing
at all. Prayerfully seek when it’s right to
confront and when it’s right to be silent.
something up as a ―prayer request,‖
talking to others about a frustrating
situation shouldn’t be your only step.
Instead, go to the source of the issue
rather than speaking behind other people’s backs.
A good rule is to share frustrations with
only one person, such as an accountability partner. This will help you release
some steam but will also give an opportunity for this person to hold you accountable to making things right while
they pray for the situation as a whole.
Stop gossiping. Even if you dress
RESOURCE
In Live Large, Be Different, Shine Bright (Simply
Youth Ministry), Doug Fields and Joshua Griffin
explore 12 contagious qualities for healthy relationships, including communication.
BIBLE FOCUS
The tongue is a small thing that makes
grand speeches. But a tiny spark can
set a great forest on fire. And the
tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole
world of wickedness, corrupting your
entire body. It can set your whole life on
fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.
James 3:5-6
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
MAINSTREAM MUSIC
CHRISTIAN MUSIC
MOVIE
Movie: The Three Musketeers
Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: A spirited young man
named d’Artagnan joins forces
with three Musketeers who have
rebelled against their order and
try to take down the evil forces
threatening their land.
THRICE
FAMILY FORCE 5
Background: This Orange County
band has never been labeled a Christian band, despite the fact that lead
singer Dustin Kensrue is a staunch
Christian and his lyrics are often
straight from the Bible. Their songs
deal with topics such as Peter’s dark
night of betrayal, Christ’s invitation
for us to take rest in him, and how
earth isn’t our real home. The music
is as deep and thoughtful as the lyrics. Kensrue recently became worship leader at the O.C. branch of
Mars Hill Church.
Background: This crunk band
incorporates punk, hardcore,
R&B, dance, electronica, funk,
and rap metal into party songs.
It’s as crazy as it sounds, but the
songs are hits. Three band members are brothers. They’ve been
criticized for using almost no
overt references to God or their
faith, though they do maintain
positive lyrics.
Our Take: Despite director Paul
W.S. Anderson’s history of the
Resident Evil movies, the action
here will likely be closer to the
recent Pirates of the Caribbean
films—epic action with a few
laughs, but nothing too offensive.
Albums: III (2011), Dance or
Die (2008), Business Up Front/
Party In the Back (2006)
Rating: PG-13
Albums: Major/Minor (2011), The
Alchemy Index (2007), Vheissu
(2005)
What Thrice Says: Regarding
where he gets inspiration, singer
Dustin Kensrue says, ―Definitely the
Bible; I draw from that a lot. Usually
not as the starting point for things,
but it is very much where I am rooted. I feel like it speaks to a lot of
things.… I’m constantly inspired
and challenged by reading it.‖
Explore: Check out Thrice on
Spotify or on their mySpace page at
www.myspace.com/thrice.
.
VIDEO GAME
What Family Force 5 Says:
Regarding the band’s Christian
image, singer Solomon Olds
says, ―They want Sandi Patty all
over again. They want Amy
Grant.… We want to make music
that is for God, but at the same
time, we want to make music
that people enjoy and that they’re
not turned off by.‖
Explore: Check out their videos
at www.youtube.com/watch?
v=zSkzHFUheXA.
Movie: Real Steel
Genre: Action, Drama
Synopsis: In this futuristic boxing
movie, Hugh Jackman is a
washed-up ex-fighter. He makes a
comeback as a trainer for a huge
battling robot—and draws close
to his estranged young son in the
process.
Our Take: The premise sounds
ridiculous, but this movie looks
like it has heart to accompany the
special effects.
For more media discussions and
ideas, go to
www.MinistryandMedia.com.
Batman: Arkham City—This is a sequel to one of the best games to come out in recent years. The first game was a
blast, with a wide-open world and gameplay that was a super-fun mixture of stealth and fighting. The female villains
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy wore skimpy outfits, so if they make a reappearance, that would be the biggest red flag
in an otherwise teenage-friendly game.
Dark Souls—This sequel to the cult hit Demon’s Souls will likely be very similar to that dark, violent action game.
The gimmick here is that the game is incredibly hard, and there are no places to save within levels; players die and go
all the way back to the beginning. This one isn’t for the kiddos.
OCTOBER 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1
2
Junior High
YES
9:15am to
10:15am
3
4
5
Senior High
YES
7:00pm to
8:30pm
6
7
8
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
TIMMI GLEWWE
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
AUDREY LEFTO
9
Junior High
YES
9:15am to
10:15am
10
11
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CHRIS ANDERSEN
AND
JENNA
MALCHOW
16
Junior High
YES
9:15am to
10:15am
17
23/30
24/31
MEA RETREAT
FOR SR. HIGH
Junior High
YES
9:15am to
10:15am
31ST– HAPPY
BIRTHDAY BEN
FISCHER AND
STEVEN
MONTGOMERY
18
12
Senior High
YES
7:00pm to
8:30pm
19
13
14
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
SAMANTHA
ARONSON AND
AUSTIN
STRUDTMANN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MATT SHERRARD
20
21
MEA RETREAT
FOR SR. HIGH
22
MEA RETREAT
FOR SR. HIGH
27
28
29
NO
RESERVATIONS
APPLEBEES
15
Senior High
YES
7:00pm to
8:30pm
Both Sundays,
the 23rd and
30th
25
26
Senior High
YES
7:00pm to
8:30pm
"Train a child
in the way he
should go, and
when he is old
he will not turn
from it."
Proverbs 22:6
Senior High YES is a night of Bible Study, Games, and fun in the YES Room at Salem. It runs from 7pm until about 8:30pm.
Bring friends and a willingness to dive into God’s Word!! There is also a sign-up sheet on the door in the YES Room for bringing snacks and drink. Please sign up for a date that you can help out. Thanks!!
Junior High YES is an hour long study of God’s Word as well as some games and fun activities. The Junior High will also be
doing skits every Sunday to get our Sunday school day going. Bring Friends. There is also a sign up sheet on the door for Drinks
and Snacks. Please sign up for a slot. Thanks!!
October 19th– NO RESERVATIONS is a fun way to spend our Senior High time together. We’ll meet at a local restaurant, order some food and discuss the topic of the day. Bring money for your meal. This month we will be meeting at Applebee’s. See
you there!!!
MEA Retreat– October 21st thru 23rd. For more information on this event, you can either contact Mr. Krause or check out
www.connectevents.org. That has all the information as well as registration. Thanks!!
Have a Blessed Month of October!!!