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Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Volume 40 Issue #6
June 2016
THE MONARCH
“SALEM CONNECTIVENESS” FEATURED IN
LIVING LUTHERAN MAGAZINE
Inside This Issue:
2016 Synod Assembly
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The following article highlighting some of Salem’s outreach activities to the
Delaware-Maryland Synod, Catonsville, and the world recently appeared as
a Synod insert in the June issue of the Living Lutheran
Salem at Oriole Park
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Stewardship Emphasis
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HOS Founders Day
Celebration
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At Salem Lutheran Church, connectedness with other organizations and
congregations is a way of life. The
Rev. David Asendorf serves as chair of our synod’s candidacy committee,
serves on the Forward in Faith Campaign Action Team, and is vice president of the food pantry and resource center in Catonsville. In 2015, the
congregation gave $67,400 in mission support, the fifth highest amount in
the synod.
Many members of the congregation are also deeply connected to ministries of their community, our synod and the wider church, including Vicky
Whetstone and Melanie Gibbons, who work for Lutheran World Relief.
Guy Davis serves on the Estonian-Finnish Task Force; Steve and Sally
Kopp are familiar faces as volunteers; and Pat Krenzke serves as president
of the Lazarus Caucus, which supports the local homeless shelter. The congregation provides significant support to global ministries, including the
Tanzania Task Force and the ELCA Malaria Campaign, where they were
the top contributor in our synod. Salem provides office space for the Rev.
Gerry Rickel, who serves
St. Dysmas, our synod’s
congregation inside the
Maryland Correctional
System, and their building
is used throughout the
week by eight different 12
-step groups, eight Girl
Scout troops, and other
community nonprofit organizations.
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Salem’s New Web
Calendar
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New Sanctuary Altar
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Youth Room Painting
Project
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Points Of Interest
 Summer Worship Hours
 Church Council Highlights
 Youth News
 At-A-Glance Salem Activity
Calendar
 Worship Schedule
 Special Events
 Attendance/Treasurer’s Report
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The congregation also provides support to new and renewing congregations in our synod. They have a
relationship spanning more than 15 years with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in East Baltimore,
helping parish nurses who have provided healthy lunches and snacks for its summer camp in past
years and with a recent potluck that raised $3,500 for its “Life Happens Here” campaign. Salem is also
connected to Church on the Square, our partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, with annual financial support.
When asked about these deep and wide levels of connectedness, Asendorf said, “God has called Salem
to share its abundant blessings with those in need and the wider church. We strive to answer that call,
always seeing it as a holy privilege to serve.”
Salem has begun its summer worship schedule.
Please make a note of our new worship times.
Saturday Evening—5 p.m.
Sunday Morning (Early) - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning (Late) - 10:30 a.m.
There is no Sunday School or Adult Forum during the summer. The last day for the Summer Schedule is
Sunday September 11th (Catonsville Crafts and Arts Festival). The regular schedule begins again on Sunday
September 18th, 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Rally Day is Sunday September 18th.
NEW NURSERY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Lois Grempler has assumed leadership of the Nursery Committee. Lois agreed to fill the position of
Chairperson, which was recently vacated by Laura Jahn.
Lois is responsible for oversight and staffing of the nursery during our late service on Sunday mornings, which presently meets at 10:30 a.m. and will resume to 11 a.m. in September. Additionally, Lois is
responsible for oversight of the nursery supplies and room maintenance.
Lois may be reached via telephone at 410-760-9151, or email at londonlo@yahoo.com
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The Council Corner
CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
The following topics were reviewed and discussed during the May 17th meeting of the Church
Council:
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Approved $8,500 for re-carpeting. The Council also approved $6,000 for painting the Narthex.
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Christy Hensler-Davis agreed to lead the New Photo Directory project.
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The Council approved a motion to allow Memorial expenditures for up to $750 for future worship
life items (e.g., altar linens) without Council approval.
·
Reviewed the Finance Budget Committee Report. The Council will further look at historical giving
trends and establish a staffing plan that addresses the decline in volunteers.
The Salem church council will not meet during the months of June, July or August. The church council
will resume its regular meeting schedule on September 20th.
FAIR TRADE WEEKEND - JULY 2ND AND 3RD
It’s the weekend we highlight the self-evident truths proclaimed
in our Declaration of Independence: that all are “…created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness.”
Imagine being able to plant a larger tract of land or buy improved
farm implements. Our support of Fair Trade helps promote the
economic and social independence of hard-working small scale
framers in many of the countries of the developing world, such
as these women in Haiti.
It’s better than fireworks! Celebrate Independence Day by stopping by the Fair Trade cart in the
narthex before and after worship services on Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd.
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THE 2016 DELAWARE-MARYLAND SYNOD ASSEMBLY
The 2016 Delaware-Maryland Synod Assembly
was held in Ocean City Maryland from June 2nd
through the afternoon of June 4th.
Salem sent four delegates: Nancy Asendorf, Guy
Davis, Christy Hensler-Davis and Jim Kempton
along with Pastor Asendorf, Pastor Dentry and Pastor Emeritus Whetstone.
There were over 570 delegates and visitors to the three-day assembly. The big story was the election
of a new bishop. The Rev. Bill Gohl, currently pastor of Epiphany Lutheran Church in northeast Baltimore, was elected on the fifth ballot by a vote of 227 -225. There was much gratitude for Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane’s prophetic, forward-looking, and mission-minded voice leadership. Bishop Gohl
assumes the office in September.
Here are some other highlights of the Assembly:
·
The Noisy Change offering for ELCA World Hunger raised $22,000. Salem contributed $1,000
·
The Forward in Faith Capital Campaign, which you will be hearing more about, has already raised
1.6 of its 2.5 million dollar goal
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A resolution regarding Justice for the Holy Land Through Responsible Investment, which calls for
the Synod to divest from companies that profit from human rights violations passed
·
The Assembly voted to donate $10,000 in matching funds to Mar-Lu-Ridge in both 2016 and 2017
·
We heard about the new venture between the Gettysburg and Philadelphia seminaries which
should result in a merger of the two historic places of learning by the fall of 2017
One of the highlights of every Synod Assembly is our wonderful
worship. On the final day of the assembly the service included the Rite of
Ordination for Bernard Anthony Barber. Bernard, who did a brief twomonth internship at Salem, was presented for ordination by Pastor Asendorf. It was a happy day for the newly minted Pastor Barber, his wife
Marie and their family.
We look forward to the future with much hope. In the words of Bishop
Herz-Lane, “the very breath of God enters our lives every day, bringing
new beginnings.”
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SALEM CELEBRATES SUMMER
Salem welcomes Summer with its annual reception
on the lawn which will be held, Sunday, June 19th
after each of the Sunday morning worship services.
This time of fellowship allows worshipers that attend either the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. worship services the opportunity to see each other and visit
while enjoying old-fashioned lemonade and a variety of sweet treats provided by the Christian Fellowship Committee.
The event will be held rain or shine, if permitting the event will be held outside on the lawn adjacent
to the church parking lot. If inclement weather, the event will be held in the narthex vestibule.
Plan to join us and celebrate summer.
SALEM AT ORIOLE PARK
On Sunday June 26th, Salem has planned an outing to Camden
Yards to watch the Baltimore Orioles play the Tampa Rays. Game
time is 1:35 p.m. Those who attend can take advantage of an
Orioles T-shirt give-away, and fans (14 and under) can stay
after the game to enjoy “Kids Run the Bases” activity.
In early June, Billie Jo Kreps and Janet Van Sant will
be distributing tickets in the narthex after the Sunday service to
those who have ordered and paid for tickets. Please contact Billie
Jo or Janet if you need to make other arrangements for getting
the pre-paid tickets.
The game isn't over til it's over. - Yogi Berra
SALEM PLAYERS NEWS
The May production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka was a huge success. All six performances were sold
out shows and the show received two, wonderful newspaper reviews. Special thanks to all who contributed, on and off stage, and as our wonderful audience!
Our next production is Bully For You Teddy by Orbie Shively. Auditions will be held in August and
performances will run October 21-23 and and October 28-30, 2016.
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Stewardship Monthly Emphasis
CARING FOR THE EARTH
By James Icardi
The goal of Stewardship Committee is to better understand what it means to be stewards of God’s gifts
and to communicate with people and help them to decide the best ways that they can contribute to the
church, whether that means with finances, time or talent or a combination. People make their own
decisions based upon their gratitude for all that God has given them and their personal life stage and
situation. Each month, from February through November, Stewardship will feature varying Committees and groups working in a specific area of the church. In June we focus on Caring For The Earth. A
bulletin insert will also be provided the third Sunday of the same month that may be used to indicate
your interest in making a commitment to serve in the featured area.
The Guardians of Eden was established to raise awareness of and responsibility towards maintaining and improving the Earth and environment that has
been granted to us by God. Past projects have included: two boat trips
through the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for both 4th and 5th graders in Sunday School, a collection of used sneakers to send for recycling to Nike, and a
tour of a Chesapeake Bay friendly yard and garden, as well as a book display
in the Narthex on the topic of the environment. Salem Church has adopted
environmentally friendly practices and we encourage the theme of recycling,
reusing and reducing.
The GOE has also maintained an active presence at the Delaware-Maryland
synod Assembly. The committee participates in Marketplace every year. In
the past several years we have donated items for a Maryland basket, which
we raffeled off to make money for the Marketplace charities. One year we
even had salads at Marketplace to encourage healthy eating. One of the
newer projects has been to maintain a bulletin board in the hallway between the two restrooms on the first floor. Articles center around current
environmental topics.
Salem hopes to continue and to build interest in the important topic of the
environment so that future generations will inherit a beautiful Earth.
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SALEM MADE A GREAT DEAL OF NOISE!
The Social Ministry Committee wishes to thank
everyone who participated in the Noisy Change
Offering Campaign during the month of May, especially the efforts of Salem’s Sunday School children
who made the most noise in the collection of
change.
Salem collected $714 in loose change –the church will round this amount up to a total $1,000 donation—in support of the ELCA World Hunger Campaign. The campaign is aimed at targeting the root
causes of hunger and poverty, and include programs that improve the health of our brothers and
sisters around the world.
ARTS COMMITTEE SEEKING CERAMIC
DONATIONS FOR ITS MOSAIC PROJECT
Save the Date
GOD’S WORK OUR HANDS
The Arts Committee is URGENTLY seeking
ceramic items that are pink, purple or orange for
the Mosaic Mural project.
Please bring your items to church and place in the
container in the narthex. Thank you so very much
in advance for your contributions!
Please mark your calendars and plan to join
Salem members and friends in the ELCA’s
annual day of service, God’s Work Our Hands on
Saturday, September 10th , starting at 9 a.m.
We will have a variety of activities for everyone
to assist with that also helps our community.
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SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALEM SUMMER DRAMA CAMP 2016
The Salem Summer Drama Camp returns for another season. This year we will combine groups and have one camp
that runs from Monday, July 11th through Friday, August 5th.
Space is still available for campers and no previous drama
experience is necessary. This camp is open for children
aged 6 through 13. (Some previous campers who have
turned 13 may wish to serve as camp counselors in training
in return for volunteer service hours).
Campers need not commit to all 4 weeks, however the final
week when we perform the show for parents and friends
would most likely be important to attend. Campers are
asked to note on their registration forms the dates the
camper will not be able to attend due to vacations or other commitments.
The following are the main details pertinent to the running of this camp:

We will meet from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. daily
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Just like last year, extended child care is available for $2 per child until 5 p.m. daily
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We will provide daily snacks and soft drinks, but you should bring your own lunch- refrigerator and
microwave are still available
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We will learn basic theatre and singing techniques
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We will enjoy both inside and outside games (weather permitting)
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We will provide each camper with a music book and costume piece that will be used during the
show
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We will meet in our air-conditioned hall just off of our main parking lot
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Weekly fees are $85 per person with family discounts available.
We will perform the final musical for families and friends on the evenings of August 4th and 5th.
As always, the performance is free of charge.
Registration is required along with a $25.00 deposit. Registration forms are available on the literature
table in the church narthex or through the church office. Payment is due in full on the first day of
camp. Please contact Don Schwartz at (410) 292-1323, with questions, or if you desire more information.
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June 2016
THE HOS ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION DEDICATES PORTRAIT
Salem’s original church building was dedicated in June of 1850. In honor of this event Historical Old
Salem celebrates its annual Founders Day event on the first Sunday of June. On June 5th, in lieu of a
formal ceremony, Historical Old Salem members and friends presented a program entitled, “Dedication
of the Portrait.” This program focused on Gustav Lurman (1809-1866), an important person who
played a vital role in the early years of the congregation.
Historical Old Salem member and Chairman of the Salem
Archives Committee, Judy LeGath, gave a presentation
about Lurman that included information on his considerable contributions to Salem in its beginning and first year
as well as information about him as a successful Baltimore merchant and summer resident of Catonsville. The
Lurman summer estate, called Farmlands, was located
on the site of the current Catonsville High School. Additionally, an official portrait of Lurman was dedicated
during this presentation.
According to Judy, Salem recently discovered that a descendant of Lurman, Annie Jenkins, had a portrait of him in oil paint. She allowed Salem to photograph it and create a copy on canvas. “This was tremendously exciting, as up until this point we never had an image of Lurman” according to Judy.
Following the program, a reception with refreshments was offered in which guests had an opportunity
to tour the Historical Old Salem church building and get a closer look at the portrait.
Sharon Stanton, President of the Board of Directors for Historical Old Salem, was thankful to all who
were able to attend, “We were especially honored to have four Lurman descendants attend as well”
stated Sharon.
The portrait will be hung at Old Salem.
Photos: (above right) Judy LeGath presents discussion entitled “Dedication of the Portrait” at Historical Old Salem in
Catonsville.; (left to right) The Lurman descendents standing
with the framed portrait of Gustav Lurman: Joan Hoblitzell,
Cassandra Naylor, Wesley Finnerty and Annie Jenkins.
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SALEM INTRODUCES ITS NEW WEB-BASED CALENDAR
Salem has moved to a Google web-based calendar. This allows the entire calendar to be viewed directly
from Salem’s web site at http://www.salem-catonsville.org/Site/calendar-2.htm.
This is a view-only version so any new events need to be posted by Robin Schaefer, Salem’s Office Manager. The new calendar allows the schedule of future events to be available 24/7. However, this availability means that committee heads and other organizers MUST let Robin know if there are any changes
from regularly scheduled meetings.
For example, some committees do not meet during the summer, but if Robin is not aware of the schedule change, the calendar will continue to show the recurring meeting. This may cause someone to show
up for a meeting that isn’t being held or may prevent a meeting from being scheduled for the meeting
room. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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NEW ALTAR IN CHANCEL OF THE SANCTUARY
Our pastors team have long-yearned for the option of being able to celebrate the sacrament of Holy
Communion while facing the congregation. Since 2010, various proposed solutions were offered regarding relocation of the existing marble altar in the chancel area of the sanctuary. However, these solutions were prohibitive due to the substantial cost and potential risk of damage to the front marble
panel veneers.
Since the evolution of the Saturday evening worship service in 2014, Salem’s Pastors have utilized a
smaller table for communion on which the pastors prepare the sacraments while facing the congregation. This smaller table worked reasonably well as distribution of sacraments during the Saturday
evening service is offered via intinction, However, Pastor David Asendorf still wondered if another solution might be viable for Sunday morning services. Surprisingly, a solution presented itself during the
performance of this year’s Palm Sunday music cantata, “Once Upon A Tree,” in which the congregation
participated in communion mid-way through the performance.
According to Pastor Dave, “Seeing the small table used in the Palm Sunday cantata made me think we
could build a similar free standing table.” Pastor Dave immediately sought the assistance of Lowell Rau
to construct a prototype. The new altar is purposely designed to be solid but portable, in order to
accommodate its removal during both the Christmas and Easter seasons in which chancel area accommodates the flower gardens and additional decorations. The portable altar is also intentionally designed to frame the existing altar without drawing attention away from the mosaic veneers in the existing marble altar. These in obtrusive solutions were offered by Arts Committee chair, Char Brooks, and
Pastor Emeritus Ed Whetstone. “We’re now on our third iteration of the table,” states Pastor Dave.
On March 25th, the final version of the movable altar was approved for use by the Worship Life Committee. The Altar Guild is in process of ordering a specially made fair linen for the new altar that will fit
the top without hanging over the sides. This new linen is expected to arrive by the end of July.
“To date, there have been rave reviews from the congregation
and Pastor Ann and I really appreciate being able to face the
congregation signifying that God is our midst,” states Pastor
Dave.
SUPPORT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH BRIGHTVIEW ASSISTED LIVING
Salem’s Health Resources Committee invites individuals to visit and possibly participate in some
community outreach program offerings by Brightview Rolling Hills Assisted Living community. These
programs are free and open to all family members and care-givers. There is a family and friends support group that meets the 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for individuals with
loved ones with memory-related diagnosis. For more information about this and other free program
offerings please see the schedules available in the Parish Nurse office.
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BE A WILLING WITNESS
SALEM BOOK GROUP
When we love someone, we want to give back – to our families or to the Lord. Most of us give during our lifetimes. However, we often don’t think about what we can give when we
leave this life and go on to our true Home.
Through our wills – or through beneficiary designations of
our IRAs, life insurance policies, and many other ways – we
can leave gifts not only to our loved ones, but also to sustain
Salem and other Lutheran ministries we love. There are
many ways you can continue to make a difference in the
world after you are gone. How do you want to be remembered? How can you leave a legacy to help strengthen those
Christian organizations that support your values?
Our Synod has an ELCA Regional Gift Planner, Alice Benson,
who is a free resource to help you explore ways to support
family and ministries through your planning. She doesn’t sell
anything, and is glad to answer any questions you have about
ways to leave gifts to ministries in your will or other plans.
You can email her alice.benson@elca.org, call her 301-9636570 (Gaithersburg), or arrange a no obligation visit to talk
about these matters in complete confidence.
Please don’t put this off any longer. The world needs our
willing witness.
The Salem Book Group met on June
13th to discuss The Wright Brothers by
David McCullough. The group is now
in summer hiatus until September.
The next two books
to be discussed will
be Roots of Steel by
Deborah Rudacille,
a novel based on the
Sparrows Point steel
mills (September)
and Balzac and the
Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie
(October)
The Salem Book
Group will next
meet on Monday,
September 12th.
in The Upper Room
at 7:30 p.m.
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION
You’re invited to take a 12-day Tour of Italy and Germany for
the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The trip will be
September 25th to October 6th, 2017. We will see the ancient ruins, splendid architecture and magnificent art of Rome,
Florence and Venice. Then we will cross the Alps to Germany where
we will follow Luther’s steps through the storied places of our
Reformation Heritage. The cost of $3,789 includes airfare from
DC, first class hotels, breakfast daily and most dinners, comprehensive sightseeing, porterage and entrance fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges. The tour is hosted by Pastor Ed and Vicky Whetstone and
Pastor Dave and Nancy Asendorf. For a detailed brochure and further information, contact Pastor Ed
Whetstone at (410) 788-5475 or edward-victoria@verizon.net. The deadline for registration is June
15th, 2017.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
4TH MONDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Bible study group meets Monday, June 27th at
1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Katie Luther Room. We will
be discussing the Parable of the Weeds (Tares) from
13th chapter of Matthew.
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR COMES TO AN END
The last day of Sunday School was a blast! The Guardians of
Eden helped the children create watershed projects. Using
spray water bottles it literally was a blast!
Thank you for educating us on how we affect God’s creation
and for the time you took to teach the children.
Several children had near-perfect attendance this year! We also wish to thank all of our teachers:
Christie Lassen, Jen McDivitt, Lisette Jones, Lisa Yerkey, Julie Kempton, Janice Ryden-Thompson, Jules
and Jeff Rasmussen, and all of those who helped out with Confirmation classes.
Mark your calendars for RALLY DAY, which will be Sunday, September 18th! Our theme for next year
is “God is awesome!” Come and join us for an awesome beginning to a new year of learning! New stories, new songs and a fantastic time!!
SALEM FAMILY PICNIC
All who attended the family picnic had a great time! The children were attentive to the talks on
Colonial life and the life of Benjamin Banneker. They also had a fun time doing colonial chores!
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SIGN-UP FOR CONFIRMATION CAMP
AT MAR-LU-RIDGE
Mar-Lu-Ridge has a limited number of spaces
available for Confirmation Camp. Be sure to go
to the camp’s website and sign up for Confirmation Camp July 17th through July 22nd as soon as
possible.
http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/camp/
registration-forms/
YOUTH IN SERVICE
Service activities give our youth members hands-on experience serving their neighbors as well as giving them a chance to know about service organizations in their community. It also gives them an understanding of service as the heart of our mission as Jesus' disciples.
We have two Service Activity dates planned for our youth members:
We will be working at First Fruit's Farms on July 27th in Freeland, Maryland.
First Fruits Farm, Inc. is a non-profit ministry dedicated to growing fresh vegetables and fruit to held feed hungry people in the community. Since 2004, on
nearly 200 acres of beautiful farmland and with the help of thousands of volunteers, the farm has provided nearly 10 million pounds of fresh produce to various shelters and food banks. Salem has room for 10 kids and 2 adults. We will
be harvesting produce and delivering produce to a local non-profit shelter.
Second, we have plans to work at Paul's Place on August 18th. Paul’s Place is
located in the heart of Washington Village/Pigtown, just west of downtown Baltimore. Since 1982, the organization has offered assistance to community
members in need providing hot meals, an emergency food pantry, shower and
laundry facilities, and a clothing bank, as well as programs relating to Education
and Job Readiness and Health and Wellness. Salem has room for 10 kids and 2
adults. We will assist with various Paul's Place programs as needed.
Emails have been sent to Youth Members families. Contact Miss Anita for more information
at phrogdiva@verizon.net.
I’M WITH THE BAND!
Salem is starting up a youth band this summer. If you know a
musical kid, please contact Miss Anita. The Youth Committee
is also looking for an inexpensive, used drum set.
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June 2016
Day 2 - Saturday, July 9th (all day)
 Paint, Paint, Paint
 Clean-up
YOUTH ROOM PAINTING PROJECT
My name is Eric Loewner. I am a
first-class Scout with Boy Scout
Troop 306 at Catonsville Presbyterian Church. I am also a confirmand and youth member here
at Salem. In effort to earn my
Religious Emblem for Scouts, I
am responsible for managing a
project at my home church. With
the help of Pastor Dave and Miss
Anita, we chose the project of cleaning, organizing
and repainting Salem’s Youth Room.
Day 3 - Sunday, July 10th (afternoon)
 Touch up work
 Continue clean up
 Move furniture back in
 Install fabric boards for “prayer wall” and
“memory wall”
The shelving can be constructed on a separate
day during the summer if need be.
First, I want to thank all the youth, along with Miss
Anita and Mr. Don, for their help in cleaning up and
organizing the youth room last month. We did a
great job taking responsibility and care of the
space. But now, it’s time to move on to the second
phase of the youth room project – PAINTING.
We have discussed how long it will take to accomplish the task as well as the best dates to get the job
done. We feel it’s at least a 2 to 3 day job. Given
Confirmation Camp commitments, the best week
for accomplishing this task is the first full week in
July. We are preparing to do work on Friday
July 8th, Saturday July 9th and possibly Sunday
July 10th.
Please let Miss Anita or me know by June
25th which days you are available to
help. More hands will make the job go
quicker.
Any drop cloths or old sheets you are willing to
donate would be appreciated. They can be
dropped off at any time to the youth room. We
are still in need of a new/new-to-us coffee
table. If you know of anyone getting rid of one,
or see a decent, inexpensive coffee table that can
be purchased (new or used), please let us know.
Thank you in advance for helping the youth
spruce up our room.
~Eric Loewner
Besides painting, there are other minor projects
UPCOMING EVENTS
that need to be done as well. We need to remove
some old speakers and equipment before the paintYouth Group Drop-Dates for Summer 2016
ing begins. Also youth group members discussed
recycling wood from the large wooden crates to
Wednesday, June 29th - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
make shelving for the room. If there are any adults
th
with carpentry skills that can help with this project Wednesday, July 13 - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
please contact me and let me know. Please see the
(Water guns and water balloons night)!
proposed work itinerary as follows:
Wednesday, June 27th - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10th - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Day 1 - Friday, July 8th (afternoon and evening)
 Prep work
 Dismantle wood crates
 Dismantle and remove old speakers/equipment
 Clean up walls/patch work
 Move furniture and toys/games
 Tape off trim, etc.
 Lay out drop cloths and set up supplies
Wednesday, August 26th - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Adult volunteers are needed to help supervise. If
you can assist please contact a member of the
Youth Committee or the Director of the Youth
Committee.
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June 2016
SALEM ACTIVITY CALENDAR
JUNE 2016 - JULY 2016
Sunday
19
JUNE
SUMMER HOURS
Monday
Wednesday
22
Thursday
20
21
Yoga-4 pm
Chair Yoga-5 pm Men’s Prayer
Stitchcrafters-10 am
Breakfast-7am
Church Council7 pm
LWR Quilting-1pm
Youth Drop-In7 pm
27
28
Worship-8:30/10:30 am
Salem Brass Rehearsal-7
pm
26
Tuesday
23
29
30
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Worship-5 pm
1
JULY
4th
Monday Bible
Breakfast-7am
Salem Brass Rehearsal-7 Study-1 pm & 7 pm
Yoga-4 pm
LWR Quilting-1pm
pm
2
FAIR TRADE
Art Mosaic Work Day
-9 am
Worship-5 pm
Vacation Bible School - Mobil Mar-Lu-Ridge at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
3
FAIR TRADE
4 INDEPENDENCE 5
DAY
Chair Yoga-5 pm
Communications
Salem Brass Rehearsal-7 Yoga-4 pm
Guardians of Eden- Committee-7 pm
pm
6:30 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Group
-7 pm
6
10
13
11
12
Worship-8:30/10:30 am Yoga-4 pm
Salem Brass Rehearsal-7
pm
7
8
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast-7am
LWR Quilting-1pm
Youth Drop-In7 pm
14
9
Art Mosaic Work Day
-9 am
Worship-5 pm
15
Chair Yoga-5pm Men’s Prayer
Breakfast-7am
LWR Quilting-1pm
16
Art Mosaic Work Day
-9 am
Property Committee10 am
Worship-5 pm
Salem Summer Drama Camp - Reformation Hall - Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
17
18
19
20
21
22
Worship-8:30/10:30 am Yoga-4 pm
Breakfast-7am
Salem Brass Rehearsal-7 Salem Book Grouppm
7:30 pm
LWR Quilting-1pm
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Art Mosaic Work Day
-9 am
Worship-5 pm
Salem Summer Drama Camp - Reformation Hall - Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Confirmation Camp - Mar-Lu-Ridge
We have a number of community support groups and scout troops who use our church facilities. In
order to accommodate all groups, please contact the church office at (410) 747-0720, before planning
any events or meetings at the church.
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June 2016
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
June - July 2016
SPECIAL EVENTS
June - July 2016
Jun 18
Saturday Evening Worship
5 p.m., Holy Communion
June 18
Salem Supper Club - 6:30 p.m. at the residence
of Paul and Lynda Bell
Jun 19
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Holy Communion
with Healing
June 26
Salem at Orioles Park - 1:35 p.m.—Camden
Yards
Jun 25
Jun 26
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Jul 2
Jul 3
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Jul 9
Jul 10
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Jul 16
Jul 17
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
with Healing
WORSHIP SCHEDULE - CHARLESTOWN COMMUNITY - 2016
Jun
Monthly Worship—Brookside Classroom
11:30 a.m., Holy Communion (Pastor Asendorf and Pastor Dentry)
Jul
11:30 a.m., Holy Communion (Arch Deacon Wilson)
Aug
11:30 a.m., Holy Communion (Pastor Schmitt)
17
June 2016
Thank You
Thrivent Members
A big shout out to all of our Thrivent
members who have sent their
Thrivent Choice dollars to Salem.
18
June 2016
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
FROM OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
19
June 2016
ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR MAY 2016
April
Saturday
Evening
Week of
4/25-5/1
Sunday Service
Other
Specify
Weekly
Total
First
Second
69
153
222
Week of
5/2-5/8
12
88
148
248
Week of
5/9-5/15
14
100
140
254
Week of
5/16-5/22
7
66
112
185
Week of
5/23-5/29
22
48
158
228
Monthly
Totals
55
371
711
1137
*Week reflects Monday through Sunday
TREASURER REPORT
FOR MAY 2016
GENERAL FUND
Budget to Date
Beginning Balance
Expenses to Date
$225,846.67
$32,521.57
($217,852.48)
Receipts to Date
$219,897.01
Ending Balance
$34,566.10
SMART PHONE
QR CODE
AVAILABLE FOR GIVING
Salem allows offerings via your smart phone. Image
Salem’s QR code and you will be taken to the mobilefriendly version of Salem’s giving page where you can
make your gift via your bank account or credit card.
WIFI AT SALEM
The Technology Committee has installed
WiFi access throughout the church. This
free internet access is available to members and guests. Users may access either of our two
networks connections:
R.S.V.P.
Beginning Balance
$64,687.58
Receipts to Date
$19,128.16
Disbursements to Date
($2,524.96)
Balance in Fund
$81,290.78
SalemBethanyHall
SalemReformationHall
The password for both connections is SalemChurch.
If you have any questions about our network please
contact Technology Committee Chairperson, Amy
Pflug at amy.pflug@verizon.net.
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June 2016
PRAYERS
SALEM
PRAYER TREE
I enter this day with joy
knowing you are with me
every step of the way,
knowing there is a purpose
to each breath that I take,
knowing there is a hope
toward which I walk.
I enter this day with faith
knowing you are the strength
which I depend on,
knowing you are the love
that is all embracing,
knowing it is your peace
which calms my soul.
~John Birch
“Intercessory prayer can penetrate the hearts of those we
cannot open and shield those
we cannot guard and teach where we cannot
speak and comfort where our hearts have no
power to soothe. Prayer with its unseen hand,
can enter where we may not.” If you would like
to join the Salem Prayer Tree, please contact
Sue O’Connor via telephone at (410) 869-0242,
or via email at ssusie770@verizon.net.
I place my days in yours
I place my thoughts in yours, Lord
I place my thoughts in yours
I place my heart in yours, Lord
I place my heart in yours
I place my life in yours, Lord
I place my life in yours.
~David Adam
I place my hands in yours, Lord
I place my hands in yours
I place my will in yours, Lord
I place my will in yours
I place my days in yours, Lord
OFFICIAL ACTS
AT THE FONT
“We pray you...keep our children in the covenant of their baptism and enable their parents to rear them
in a life of faith and godliness.”
Lorelai Lynn Stevens - May 15, 2016
Charles Nash - May 29, 2016
Jack Nash - May 29, 2016
AT THE GRAVE
“For the assurance and hope of our faith and for the saints whom you have received into your eternal
joy, we thank you heavenly Father.”
Mary Jane Reichert - June 1, 2016
*Not a member of Salem
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June 2016
PARISH LEADERS
Archive Committee: Judy LeGath
Arts Committee: Charlotte Brooks
Child Protection Committee: Linda Fleischer
Children’s Ministry Committee: Sharon Stanton
Christian Fellowship Committee:
Darla Sando
Pam Wilsey
Communications Committee:
Guy Davis
Amy Porter
Evangelism Committee: Nick Mason
Finance Committee: Paul Timmel
Guardians of Eden: Norma Hensler-Davis
Health Resources:
Beth Rodgers
Lynda Bell
Historical Old Salem: Sharon Stanton
Memorial and Bequests: Paul W. Krabitz
Mutual Ministry (Pastor Asendorf): Julie Kempton
Nursery Committee: Lois Grempler
Personnel Committee: Scott Graham
Property: David Rau
Salem Players: Lisa Yerkey
Scholarship: Ed Orser
Social Ministry: Sherry Icardi
Stewardship Committee: James Icardi
Technology Support Committee:
Amy Pflug
Lisa Yerkey
Youth Ministry Committee: David Paton
Worship Life: Peggy Medicus
Altar Guild: Amy Porter
Prayer Tree Coordinator: Sue O’Connor
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June 2016
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Office
Telephone: (410) 747-0720
Pastor: David K. Asendorf
pastordave@salem-catonsville.org
Pastor Ann E. Dentry
pastorann@salem-catonsville.org
Pastor Emeritus: G. Edward Whetstone
edward-victoria@verizon.net
CHURCH COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
President: James Kempton
the4kemptons@verizon.net
Vice-President: Christy Hensler-Davis
chensler77@gmail.com
Secretary: Vicky Whetstone
edward-victoria@verizon.net
Financial Secretary: Beth Massey
Director of Youth and Young Adult
Ministry: Anita Lane
phrogdiva@verizon.net
eamasse@gmail.com
Treasurer: Sally Kopp
sally@kopp.us.com
Director of Children’s Ministry:
Elizabeth Rickel
lizrickel@salem-catonsville.org
Congregation Connector: Guy Davis
guyddavis@verizon.net
Director of Music: Mary Miller
marymiller359@gmail.com
CHURCH COUNCIL
Saturday Worship Musician:
Alex Tragert
alextragert@salem-catonsville.org
Office Manager: Robin Schaefer
robinschaefer@salem-catonsville.org
Carol Davis
David Douthat
David Fries
Judy LeGath
Mary Caroll-Mason
Ben Massey
Thad Shepherd
Carolyn Vasold
Mary Kay Willing
Sexton: Lirije Alaj
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AND CONTRIBUTING STAFF
Committee Co-Chairs
Guy Davis
Amy Porter
Committee Members
Karen Amy
Aaron Koos
Mary Carroll-Mason
Sandy McNair
Carolyn Moore
Bethann Snyder
Contributing Writers
Edward Whetstone
Contributing
Photographers
Guy Davis
Sherry Icardi
Larry Kohlenstein
NEXT MONARCH PUBLICATION
July 17, 2016
(Article submission deadline is
Monday, July 11, 2016
If you are interested in participating on
the Communications Committee, or
contributing as a ad-hoc writer or
photographer, please contact either of
our committee chair-persons.
Proofreading
Lois Grempler
Sue O’Connor
Ike Porter
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June 2016
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church strives to be a Christcentered, caring community experiencing God’s grace and
sharing God’s goodness with all people.
905 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228-4517
T: (410) 747-0720
office@salem-catonsville.org
We are on the Web!
www.salem-catonsville.org
www.facebook.com/salemlutheranchurch.catonsville
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
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www.elca.org
http://demdsynod.org/
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