MARCH 8, 2015

Our Purpose...
To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and
supportive environment, proclaim the standards of Gods truth,
duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty
and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Welcome! We are glad youre here! We invite
you to seek out the folks wearing the Ask Me
badge. Through them you will find information
about the ministries of Salem Heights Church
and how to become involved. Please fill out a
Visitor Card and drop it in one of the offering
boxes as you leave or scan this code to go directly to our website
and fill out a visitor card. We have an excellent nursery and
programs for children newborn through high school. Any of the
ushers will be happy to direct you to the proper classroom. If
you feel more comfortable having your infant with you during
the service, the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for
parents with small children. There is a private room for nursing
mothers across the hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair,
changing table and portable crib. For your convenience, it also
includes a monitor to enable you to still hear and view the
service.

Sunday Worship
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Info & News

Spring/Summer Church Softball
Today is the last day of formal registration for this years church
softball. This will take place before and after each service in the
foyer. At this point there is a waiting list for both the mens and
coed teams. All returning players should pay their fee today, if
possible. If you have any questions pelase contact Greg Nolz at
503.428.8663, hillhouse04@msn.com or on Facebook.

Greenskeeper Ministry
Thank you to all who helped with our landscape clean up day!
Your efforts make the church grounds welcoming to those who
are here throughout the week and on Sunday mornings. Thank
you for being willing to serve the church body in this way.

Food Closet
Please see todays insert for food closet needs. Those items that are
in bold font are of high priority.
Thank you for serving the
community and the church body in this way.

2015 Church Directories

The 2015 church directories are completed. They are available in
the racks and on the tables at the exit doors. Pick one up today!
There will be more directories printed in the weeks to come.

Marriage Conference
Mark your calendars! As part of our 2015 Summer Series, Salem
Heights will be hosting our first ever marriage conference. Join us
for What Did You Expect? with Paul Tripp on July 10th & 11th.
Check the church website for more information or call the church
office with questions.

Easter Egg Hunt

Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is quickly approaching! Childrens
Ministries needs your help in several different ways. See todays
bulletin insert for more information on those needs. Simply drop
the bulletin insert in any of our offering boxes after you have filled
it out. Tubs will be available at each entrance to drop off donated,
wrapped candy and plastic eggs.

Mens Breakfast
Men, mark your calendars for April 11 at 7:00am. Come and join
in the gathering of other men who desire to grow in their
relationship with the Lord. There will be great food, worship and
Gods Word.
Watch the bulletin and your email for more
information.

This Weeks Events

TODAY
7:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.

Mens Growth Groups

Prayer - Room 205
The Cross Road Sunday School
Worship Services
Small Groups

THIS WEEK
MONDAY
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
6:00 a.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
4:00 p.m.

The Most Excellent Way

Club Rocksalt
Fundamentals of the Faith
Mens Growth Group
Small Groups
Womens Discipleship
MidHigh Cause
Womens Discipleship
Womens Noon Discipleship
Mens Noon Growth Groups
Cause Worship Team Practice
Worship Team Practice
High School Cause
Logos
Mens Growth Group
College Group
Careers Group
Foster Parent Night Out

Important Upcoming Events

Lords Supper, March 15, 6:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 10:00 a.m.
Easter Drama, April 4, 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Easter Drama, April 5, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Mens Breakfast, April 11, 7:00 a.m., Chapel

Feed Salem
Mark your calendars. On April 25 we will once again participate in
Feed Salem to provide food boxes for families in need. Be
watching the bulletin and your email for more information.

Giving Update
THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH
The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the
generous giving of Gods people. You will notice that we do not
pass the offering plate; however, there are offering boxes in the
back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out
of compulsion. We believe from the Word of God that the Spirit
of God will lead people towards giving back to God of their first
fruits. ...God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7) and we know
He blesses those who take His Word seriously in every regard.
Thank you for prayerfully supporting Salem Heights financially as
we desire to reach the lost and disciple the Saints.
March 2015

MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $22,952

$107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

March Weekly Need

Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $21,400

$22,952

Week 2 $21,400

Week 3 $21,400

Week 4 $21,400

Week 5 $21,400

Fiscal Year to Date +/-

-$66,174
BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $9,695

How Can I Serve?

Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the
body of Salem Heights Church.

Tuesday evening Club RockSalt groups are in

great need of volunteers! If this is an area in
which you would like to serve, please contact
Russ Libby at 503.588.0403.

There is a great need for faithful, available and

teachable servants to minister to our CAUSE students. Our
desire is for students to be discipled in their love of God, love
for others and heart to reach the world for Christ. If this is a
passion of yours, contact Tim Saffeels at 503.588.0403 for
more information on being involved.

Pastors/Elders
Justin Greene
Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica

Lay Elders

Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Chuck Moore
Ted Ferry

Matt MacCollin
Pastor of Mens/College/Elder

Administration and Staff

Ron Groves

Jason Brownell

Julie Bernard

Administrator

High School Ministries

Womens Ministry

Russ Libby

Ed Reister

Gina Weigand

Director of Ministries

Community Connection

Office Staff

Scott Hunter

Rick Smith

Christa Kahili

Facilities Manager

Community Care

Office Staff

AJ Acker

Jay Duffus

Connie Libby

Music Ministry

Mens Biblical
Counseling

Office Staff

Tim Saffeels

Laura Chica

Jenn Elliott

Director of Student
Ministries

Womens Biblical
Counseling

Office Staff

Missions
Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for
current active missionaries.
Salem Heights Church
375 Madrona Ave. S.
Salem, OR 97302
503-588-0403
fax: 503-588-5338
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services:

9 & 11 a.m.
Message CDs are available in

the Registration Area for $4.

Please visit the desk in the
southwest corner to order
and pick-up your CDs.
You can also check the
website for our podcast.
info@salemheightschurch.org
www.salemheightschurch.org

LUKE
Part 18
Luke 4:14-30

The Trail from Testimony to

Ticked Off!
Presented by
Pastor Justin Greene
March 8, 2015

The Christian community does not live from itself and

for itself, but from the sovereignty of the risen Lord
and for the coming sovereignty of him who has
conquered death and is bringing life, righteousness,
and the kingdom of God. Jurgen Moltmann
Who is Jesus, and what does he want with me? This
is the question that keeps coming up as we study the
Gospel of Luke. From the opening lines of his book,
Luke has been showing us Jesus. We have heard the
news of his virgin birth, witnessed his baptism as the
beloved Son, seen his struggle with Satan, and
listened to his preaching of the gospel. As we look
and listen, we are confronted with his claims. Luke
wants us to know for sure that Jesus is the Christ. But

do we believe that he is the God and Savior he

claimed to be? And if he is, are we willing to follow
him? These are questions we cannot avoid; we are
compelled to ask them again and again: Who is
Jesus, and what does he want with me?1

BACKDROP

Synagogues Came into existence as a result of Babylonian

Captivity.

They followed a pattern Singing

(Law
Prophets) then teaching.

then

reading

Jesus was active in ministry for about one year when this
event took place.

His fame went from a rumor to a roar.

NOTE THIS!

Notice their Recognition of the Truth... They Testified.

The Poor

Good News

The Captive

The Blind

Set Free

Received Sight

The Oppressed

Lifted Up

Key: The Good News is consistently attached to freedom

from effects of the Fall.

Notice

their Response to the Truth... They were in

Turmoil!

Key: Christians consistently want God to do in us what He is

doing in other places.

 Notice their Rejection of the Truth... They were Ticked

Off!

Consider Elijah and Elisha:

In both situations the nation left its roots.

In both situations the answer to their need was rejected

because of packaging.

In both situations blessing happened, just out of reach,

but in their view.

Key: God was not active among His people because His
people did not care.

WRAP
Lets follow their trail.

Have you testified?

Have you felt the turmoil?
Recognition of the truth without a right response will lead to
rejection... Dont leave ticked!

1Philip

Ryken

Graham Ryken, Luke, Volume 1:

Chapters 1-12, 2009 by Philip Graham

Easter Donations/Easter Volunteers Needed!

We are beginning to prepare for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Would
you consider donating individually wrapped, smaller pieces of candy
to be stuffed in plastic Easter eggs? You can drop your donations
off in the labeled buckets by the main entry doors.
We will also need volunteers to stuff Easter eggs and to help the
day of the hunt. If you are interested in helping this year, please
check one or both of the boxes below and place this form in one of
our offering boxes.
Name____________________ Phone Number___________
Email ___________________________________________
Under age 18

Over age 18

03/31/2015 Stuff Eggs 6-9PM

04/04/2015 Easter Egg Hunt 10am-12pm

Easter Donations/Easter Volunteers Needed!

We are beginning to prepare for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Would
you consider donating individually wrapped, smaller pieces of candy
to be stuffed in plastic Easter eggs? You can drop your donations
off in the labeled buckets by the main entry doors.
We will also need volunteers to stuff Easter eggs and to help the
day of the hunt. If you are interested in helping this year, please
check one or both of the boxes below and place this form in one of
our offering boxes.
Name____________________ Phone Number___________
Email ___________________________________________
Under age 18

Over age 18

03/31/2015 Stuff Eggs 6-9PM

04/04/2015 Easter Egg Hunt 10am-12pm