MAY 24, 2015

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.

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.

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Sunday Worship

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Presented by

Pastor Matt MacCollin

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting

nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will

be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful

and evil men. Luke 6:35

Greenskeeper Ministry The Greenskeeper Ministry will meet Saturday June 6 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Contact Don Whitehurst at 503.391.4987 or Scott Hunter at 503.930.2606 if you have questions or would like to help with the outside maintenance of the church grounds.

Baby Bottle Boomerang

This fun and far reaching fundraiser for Hope Pregnancy Center, is

up and running! Bottles are available for you to pick up and fill

with loose coins at each of the exit doors. Filled bottles are due back

to the church on Fathers Day, June 21. This is a wonderful way to

support women in making a healthy, life affirming choice.

Info & News

Marriage Conference

Registration for the Salem Heights Marriage Conference continues!

Go to the church website or call the church office to register. Make

sure to join us for What Did You Expect? with Paul Tripp on July

10 & 11 as part of our 2015 Summer Series.

Welcome Luncheon

Our Welcome Luncheon is coming next Sunday, May 31. If you are

new to Salem Heights Church, this event is for you! This is a

wonderful opportunity to get to know our church staff, ask any

questions you may have and enjoy a delicious lunch! Lunch begins

at 1:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

Registration is open for our upcoming VBS this July 13-17. Go to

the church website to register by clicking the banner for VBS. Our

theme is Zeros 2 Heroes, God taking ordinary people and making

them extraordinary through His power. This is an awesome event

from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for kids ages four through entering fifth grade.

Eastern Oregon Missions Donations

We are looking for clothing in good condition of all sizes to share

with the folks in Eastern Oregon during our June mission trips. We

are especially looking for new packs of socks and underwear of all

sizes. Please bring your donations to the church office. If you have

questions, contact Kate Denny at 503.569.5787.

Informational Haiti/Guatemala Mission Meeting

Are you interested in going to Haiti or Guatemala as part of Salem

Heights Church missions outreach? If so, we have an important

informational meeting on June 7 at 2:30pm in the Chapel. If you are

considering going on one of these upcoming trips or would like

information about a possible trip in the future, please plan to attend.

TODAY 8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

THIS WEEK MONDAY Church Office Closed - Memorial Day 7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way TUESDAY 6:45 p.m. Club Rocksalt 7:00 p.m. Middle School Cause WEDNESDAY 6:45 p.m. Worship Team Practice 7:00 p.m. High School Cause THURSDAY 6:45 p.m. The Cross Road College Group 7:00 p.m. Careers Group

This Weeks Events

CAUSE Senior Sunday, May 31, 9:00 a.m.

Welcome Luncheon, May 31, 1:00 p.m.

Haiti/Guatemala Informational Meeting, June 7, 2:30 p.m.

Missions Meeting, June 7, 4:00 p.m.

Arizona Mission Trip Departs, June 18

Eastern Oregon Mission Trips Depart, June 20

Important Upcoming Events

Upcoming Mission Trips

Our summer mission trips are quickly approaching. Be sure to be

praying for our teams that will be launching in the coming weeks.

Arizona, June 18-28

Eastern Oregon, June 20-27

Mexico Team 1, July 16-24

Mexico Team 2, July 24-August 2

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.

(Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you do.)

May 2015 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $80,515 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

May Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $21,400 $25,707

Week 2 $21,400 $19,957

Week 3 $21,400 $34,851

Week 4 $21,400

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$28,637

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $23,211

Week 5 $21,400

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

VBS is fast approaching! If you are interested in

volunteering for this high impact, fun filled event,

contact Russ Libby at 503.588.0403 or call the

church office.

We are also looking for people who can volunteer

to fill in for the summer months in Sunday morning teaching

and childcare. If you would be available please contact Russ

Libby at 503.588.0403.

How Can I Serve?

Missions

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

Pastors/Elders

Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Matt MacCollin Pastor of Mens/College/Elder

Lay Elders Chuck Moore Ted Ferry

Administration and Staff

Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.

Ron Groves Administrator

Russ Libby Director of Ministries

Scott Hunter Facilities Manager

AJ Acker Music Ministry

Tim Saffeels Director of Student Ministries

Jason Brownell High School Ministries

Ed Reister Community Connection

Jay Duffus Mens Biblical Counseling

Laura Chica Womens Biblical Counseling

Julie Bernard Womens Ministry

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

LUKE Part 28

Luke 6:27-36

This Just Isnt Natural

Presented by

Pastor Matt MacCollin

May 24, 2015

The American dream, when we consider all that is happening

around the world, isnt just American. The average person

anywhere in the world desires to have enough. They want to

be free from hunger. They want happiness. And boy, this one is

sure true also: They want to be free from enemies. So life,

liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a dream people on every

continent could be having today. This is why Luke 6:20-26 was

challenging last week. Warren Wiersbe puts it this way,

Like people today, many of them (the Jewish people)

thought that happiness came from having great

possessions, or holding an exalted position, or enjoying

the pleasures and popularity that money can buy.

Imagine how surprised they were when they heard

Jesus describe happiness in terms just the opposite of

what they expected! They discovered that what they

needed most was not a change in circumstances but

a change in their relationship to God and in their

outlook on life. Jesus was not teaching that poverty,

hunger, persecution, and tears were blessings in

themselves. If that were true, He would never have

done all He did to alleviate the sufferings of others.

Rather, Jesus was describing the inner attitudes we

must have if we are to experience the blessedness of

the Christian life.

So last week we saw Jesus proclaiming the attitude we must

have toward circumstances of life, which leads into this weeks

passage. It being just as challenging as we encounter the

attitude we must have toward difficult people. You may be

thinking, This just isnt natural, and youre right. So, lets look

into who Jesus calls us to be toward others, knowing His Spirit

wants to produce His attitude in us. For as we treat people as

Jesus treated people, we bring the Father glory.

JESUS EMPHASIZES HEARING

To you who are still listening, He knew what He was saying is difficult.

At this point in His sermon some have already tuned Jesus out.

We must remember that these are the words of Jesus. (This isnt natural.)

OUR SAVIOR THEN EMPHASIZES

Love is used six times in ten verses.

We must remember its the first fruit of the Spirit.

Love drives all the commandments. (This isnt natural.)

CHRISTS TREATMENT ALSO EMPHASIZES: BLESS, PRAY,

OFFER, DO GOOD, SHOW MERCY

For those who mistreat you.

Enemy = An actively hostile person toward you.

To people who hate you; curse you; strike you; take from you:

Remember these people are a lot like those who abused our

Savior.

He went to the cross for His enemies. (This isnt natural.)

ALSO REMEMBER JUDAS WAS IN THE CROWD

Jesus was speaking to His disciples.

Are you listening to what He is saying? (This isnt natural.)

Judas would witness Jesus live it all and still reject.

THE WHY OF IT? THE FATHER IS GLORIFIED!

Your reward will be great!

You are in the Family!

You will be like God as you head toward eternity! (This isnt natural.)

You will be used by God to rescue people as you show them

Gods mercy.