The Salem LIFE NEWSLETTER OF SALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SANDWICH, ILLINOIS

June 15, 2015 VOL. 42, NO. 6

“…pray for one another...” – James 5:16b

PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER

Dear Friend,

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7). I have three matters that I would like to share with you this month.

The first matter is our need for a new roof on the education wing of the church building. You may be aware that we have had some leaks over the past several years. After a number of repair attempts, it is now obvious that we are very much in need of a new roof. I am sure that you know the importance of having a good roof. Our property committee has gotten four bids. When the work has been approved, we will need to raise funds to pay for this project. We hope (and need) to do this work this year. More information about this will come to you soon.

The second matter is our prayer list. It will soon be divided into two parts: 1) people who are new to the prayer list, and 2) people who are in need of ongoing prayers. In our worship services sometimes we will be mentioning in prayer only the people new to the list and in other services we will be praying for everyone on the list. Please let someone in the church office know if you want someone added or deleted from the prayer list. Often in our worship services there is opportunity during the prayers to mention people’s names out loud or silently. Please feel free to do so. It is very important that we are praying for one another.

The third matter concerns the E.L.C.A. “God’s work – Our hands” work day. This is a day that the E.L.C.A. encourages congregations to do a work project in the community. The official day always falls on the Sunday of the fair, but we are free to choose another day. Do you know of a work project that we could do this year? Painting, yard work, minor home repairs are some possibilities. Do you know of a needy person who could use some work done?

Please let me know if you have any questions or ideas about any of these three matters. Thank you so much for all that you do for our congregation!

Your Friend in Christ,

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Serving Christ!

1022 North Main Street—PO Box 105; Sandwich, IL 60548 Phone: 815-786-9308

email: salemlc@comcast.net web site: wearesalemlutheran.org

Staff Administrative Staff Shelly Claxton salem-shelly@comcast.net Michele Farley salem-mickey@comcast.net Bookkeeper Karen Wesson salem-karen@comcast.net Traditional Worship Coordinator Nancy Rex salem-rex@comcast.net Director of Contemporary Worship Libby Welsch salem-libby@comcast.net Organists/Pianists Gloria Gilbertson Connie Hanson Maintenance Nancy Hayes

Staff Office Hours: TUES.—THURS: 9 am - 4 pm closed for lunch noon—1pm

Pastor Reverend Wayne Derber

Home phone: 815-570-2088 Cell phone: 815-508-3435

email: salem-pastor@comcast.net Office hours: MORNINGS TUES. - SAT.

or by appointment

DEATHS—Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of: - Elizabeth Webster, mother of George Webster, who died June 3 at Shabbona Nursing Home. - Jim Moore, Amanda (Lundeen) Moore’s father-in-law, who died on June 10.

BIRTHS: CONGRATULATIONS! - HUNTER ROBERT WUNDERLICH was born May 23 in Sandwich to Carle and Julie (Van Pelt) Wunderlich. Alan and Diane Van Pelt are the proud grandparents; Ruth Erickson and George and Joanne Van Pelt are the

great-grandparents. - LILLIAN ROSE ANDERSON was born May 27 in Wisconsin to Eric and Jennifer (Davis) Anderson. Jerry and Cheri Davis are the proud grandparents. - ELLA MAKENZIE HEINZEROTH was born June 6 in Rockford to Kyle and Alicia (Kuhn) Heinzeroth. Jim and Jerri Kuhn are the proud grandparents; Joni Knox is the great-grandmother.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Steve Guyer*, John Sperry*, Ben Burkett*, Irene Klotz*, Mick Kimmey*, Beverly Mayer*, Happy Bingham*, Ione Bennett*, Laura Allen*, Gloria Mikyska*, Jackie Cline*, Robert Abbey Jr.*, June Gorecki*, Linda Martin, Brian Lee, Donna Gary, Kay Glennon, Mike Drendel, Gloria Fry, Ethel Merkel, G.L. Hartman, Kathy Needo, Tom Hill, Shirley Guthmueller, Cecile Earnest, Claudia Krause, John Meek, Tanya Kimmey, Tom Wysoglad, Anna Wilkinson, Anna Kissel, Larry Lunn, Marty and Claudia Kux, Nancy Niles, Florence Gudmunson, Jeanine Buller, Shawn Gilley, Hans Fladung, Karl and Kandi Bingham, Mike Guzzardo, and all people serving in the military, especially:

Joseph Kimmey*, Brian Chester, Stephen Clark, Matt Claxton, Michelle Cunz, C.J. Goodin, Jesse Hayden, Chris King, David Minton, Tyler Pellegrini, Colin Stahl, and Joel Watson

*indicates Salem members

Dear Salem Community,

Deep and dear thanks for all you did to help us with my mom’s memorial service. I also know over the years after she moved to Wisconsin you kept in touch. Thank you! Thank you Pastor Wayne for being willing to work with Pastor Sandy around the service. It was beautiful. You are a true servant. Gentle. And the women in the kitchen. There are no words!!! My mom knew so many of you if not all of you.

Thank you for work of hands and heart. I truly wish I could fill this card with all the love and thankfulness I have in my heart but it’s too little! Yet God is Big, Grace is Big and (I believe) we are all One. Thank you. Peace, Lou (Lou Ann Hjort Gallagher)

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS: The June 9th council meeting opened with devotions. Pastor Wayne gave his report. The minutes of the previous council meeting were approved.

For old business, the council: 1) discussed possibilities for the ELCA “God’s work. Our hands” work day, 2) approved Cintas doing repair work (as required by code) on our interior sprinkler system at a cost of $1,120; 3) discussed the possibility of additional lighting for the front of the church; 4) referred to the

finance committee the need for an additional check signer; and 5) discussed the need of a new roof on the education wing of the church building.

For new business, due to continued problems with Santanna Energy’s billing system, the council recommended to the property committee switching from Santanna Energy back to Nicor Gas.

Three thank you letters were read. The calendar and worship attendance were reviewed. Reports from committees were given.

The financial report was approved. For last month the General Fund had an offering income of $15,730 and expenses of $18,349 and the Capital Fund had an offering income of $5,582 and expenses of $6,191. The meeting was adjourned.

JUNE MEMORY VERSE (6th Commandment):

“You shall not commit adultery.” - Exodus 20:14

JULY MEMORY VERSE (7th Commandment):

“You shall not steal.” - Exodus 20:15

Getting to know your Congregation Council members…..

Throughout 2015 we will profile one of Salem’s Cong regation Council members in each issue of the Salem LIFE.

WALT FARLEY Walt Farley grew up in Ottawa Illinois. After graduating from North Central College in 1964, he and his bride, Michele (Mickey), came to Sandwich where Walt began his teaching career. They became Salem members shortly afterward. Walt’s professional career went from teaching junior high math to banking (28 years) and then back to teaching middle school until retirement. His passion since childhood has been running. He has shared that passion with many young people through years of coaching and mentoring. At Salem Walt has served a number of terms on the Congregation Council through the years. He has worked on nearly all of the standing committees at one time or another. His current responsibilities include the Worship Committee and the Mission Committee. He has also served on the Northern Illinois Synod Council and is currently a member of the Synod Stewardship Committee.

Walt and Mickey have been married for nearly 52 years. They are the parents of two children, both of whom were baptized, confirmed and married here at Salem. Now grandchildren are following that pattern. They feel blessed to share their love of Salem Lutheran Church with their family.

Featuring Salem’s Standing Committees…...

What do our committees do? Who is on the committee s? We will feature a different committee each month to help keep members informed about the various areas of congregational ministry.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE

The Worship Committee oversees the very important ministry of worship at Salem Lutheran Church. Eleven faithful committee members meet at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month (with occasional exceptions) to help plan Salem’s worship services and to provide support for Salem’s worship coordinators. These members are Sharon Adkins, Pastor Derber, Michele Farley, Walt Farley, Donna Fraley, Bob Harpster, Sandy Martens, Pam Pescitelli, Nancy Rex, John Sperry and Libby Welsch. Nancy Rex prepares agendas and facilitates meetings.

Responsibilities of committee members include the coordination of all worship personnel – musicians, ushers, readers, acolytes, worship leaders, communion servers, media technicians and altar committee. They review past worship services and recommend plans for future services including seasonal midweek services as well as the regular schedule of Sunday worship services. They work in cooperation with all of Salem’s other committees in “Serving Christ” at Salem Lutheran Church.

Anyone interested in being a part of the Worship Committee should speak to any of the above named committee members.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS SYNOD ASSEMBLY—Pastor Wayne, along with lay delegates Sharon Adkins and Walt Farley, will represent Salem at the Twenty-eighth Annual Assembly of the Northern Illinois Synod, ELCA on June 19-20 at Augustana College, Rock Island. Please keep them and the whole assembly in your prayers as they make important decisions about the work of the church. Reminder: they will be delivering our in-kind offering of personal care items. Anything you wish to add must be at Salem no later than Thursday, June 18.

FUNERAL LUNCH COORDINATOR

Salem’s Member Support Committee is still seeking a volunteer to serve as the coordinator for funeral luncheons. This is one of the most important services that the congregation offers to bereaved families. It is a great comfort to them to be able to gather at the church to share a meal and conversation following the death of a loved one. There is no guarantee as to how often these services would be needed, but during the past several years there has been an average of only two luncheons per year.

The responsibilities of a coordinator would be to: 1) serve as the contact person for the family; 2) order

food as necessary from local grocery stores; 3) call volunteers to help in the kitchen (usually 4-5 people); 4) call members to donate prepared dishes (usually 10-12); 5) arrange for set up of tables

and chairs; 6) be present at the church two hours before the time of the funeral to coordinate kitchen

and dining room tasks.

Be assured that the coordinator is just that. He/she would not have to DO all of the tasks—just make the arrangements. For instance, a calling committee could be arranged to help with calling. A responsible substitute could be asked to be present on the day of the luncheon. Please prayerfully consider this important ministry. Contact Laura Caupert (815-786-8955) or the church office to volunteer or to have questions answered.

COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP FEAST— The June feast is set for Tuesday, June 23, 4:30—6:00 pm at Somonauk Baptist Church. ALL ARE WELCOME. THERE IS NO COST. Salem is asked to provide vegetables. If you have signed-up to provide veggies, please deliver them to the host church around 4:00 pm on feast day.

The Green Team’s next road walk is scheduled for Saturday morning, June 27. We will meet at Prairie View School at 8:30 am. Walkers of ALL ages are welcome. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants and work gloves. Safety vests and bags are provided.

WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDS is a monthly forum for believers from area churches and friends to learn about a topic of mutual interest. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month, 9:00-10:00 am at the Federated Church of Sandwich. There is no cost, and you do not have to sign up. Just come when the topic interests you. The program for July 1 is “ What Is a Refugee & What Can We Do About It?” by Rev. Steve Mindrup.

Our June date for volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva will be Tuesday, June 23, 9:00 am—12 noon. Volunteers will meet at Salem at 8:00 am to carpool. Please contact the church office ASAP if you plan to go and have not already signed-up. Please see Walt Farley if you have questions. The next opportunity will be Thursday, July 16.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK— Valley West Hospital has recently begun a new program that seeks to partner with churches and other organizations in our area. This program is called “Community Health Network.” This program offers non-medical help to our members after they have left the hospital or during other times of illness. It also offers educational programs on ways to stay healthy. More details will follow about this program. For now, we are in need of volunteers who would be willing to provide help to other Salem members after hospitalization. We are also in need of someone to coordinate this effort. Please see Pastor Wayne if you are interested or have any questions. GREETERS NEEDED—Can you smile, be friendly and welcoming on Sunday mornings? THEN WE NEED YOU! It’s time to reinstate greeters at the parking lot door for Sunday worship services. If you'd like to help, please sign up on the clipboard in the narthex. Then just come to church 15-20 minutes before your assigned service and be welcoming to folks as they arrive for church. It’s easy. It’s fun. Please volunteer.

LIKE TO SING? CONSIDER JOINING THE PRAISE TEAM. Salem’s Praise Team is inviting anyone who would like to join them to contact Connie Hanson (815-498-3666). The group practices on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. MUSICAL TALENT WELCOME AT SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES Any individuals or groups who would like to share their instrumental or vocal musical talents during summer worship services are encouraged to speak to either of our worship coordinators, Nancy Rex or Libby Welsch.

DON’T FORGET USED GYM SHOE COLLECTION THROUGH JUNE 30 - The DeKalb County Health Department is collecting gently used gym shoes for DeKalb County school children. Shoes will be furnished to school children of ALL AGES, so adult sizes for teenagers can be used as well as children’s sizes. Look for a collection box at the top of the parking lot stairway throughout the month of June.

Intergenerational Learning Circles

Educational/Entertaining Activities for ALL Ages

Each Sunday Morning Following Summer Worship

June 21: “Intergenerational Understanding” - Reminiscing for Seniors; Experiences for Youth June 28 : Make-Your-Own Craft with Libby and/or Candy with Pat July 5: Holiday Break July 12 Garden Walk & Treasure Hunt on Salem grounds following Outdoor Worship (not to be confused with the Fellowship Committee’s Annual Garden Walk) July 19 “Stump the Pastor” - Bring your questions! July 26: Vacation Bible School Highlights and Youth Gathering Report August 2: Ice Cream Social hosted by the Worship Committee August 9: Wet & Wild Family Water Fun on Salem’s lawn hosted by Christian Education Committee August 16: Rally Day August 23: Back to Regular Worship and Education Hour Schedule

Come walk or ride with us on Independence Day!

Once again we have entered a float in the 4 th of July parade in Sandwich. What a fun way to reach out to our community and le t them know who we are!

Can you join us?

We need help putting the float together on Friday e vening, July 3 rd at 6:00 pm

AND

We need walkers and /or riders to join us on Parade Day July 4 th starting around 9:00 am.

Please sign up on the clipboard in the narthex or s ee Kurt Mattson, Pastor Wayne or Jan Dunn for more details.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• JULY 11: GARDEN WALK—meet at Salem at 2:00 pm

• JULY 12: OUTDOOR WORSHIP—GOSPEL SERVICE

• JULY 15—18: ELCA YOUTH GATHERING in Detroit

• JULY 19: 4th ANNUAL SOFTBALL GAME & PICNIC—3:00 pm at Sannauk Forest Preserve—Fun for ALL ages! Meat & bu ns will be

provided. Please bring balls, bats & gloves p lus a dish to pass & beverages.

COMING IN

Congratulations to all of Salem’s graduates.

CHELSEA KIMMEY—college graduate

SAMANTHA KIMMEY—Monmouth College

JARED KLOTZ, PHD—Southern Illinois University

VICTORIA RUPPERT—South Dakota State University

CAITLYN THOMAS—Iowa State University

AUSTIN KEE—Plano High School

JONATHAN MARTIN—Sandwich Community High School

VANESSA VANDERMEER—Somonauk High School

JACOB MITCHELL—Sandwich Middle School

LEVI MOORE—Sandwich Middle School

SAMUEL BROOKS—Somonauk Middle School

On Sunday, June 7

Jacob Hunter Mitchell

affirmed his baptismal vows through the

Affirmation of Baptism

(Rite of Confirmation).

We invite you, the community of believers,

to hold Jacob in your prayers.

Pictured at left are Ron Cunz, Jake Mitchell, Pastor Wayne Derber and Steve Guyer. Ron and Steve assist with the confirmation program.

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NOW THROUGH AUGUST 9

9:00 am Worship

10:00 am Coffee Fellowship

10:15 am Intergenerational

Learning Circle

SUNDAY, JULY 12

OUTDOOR GOSPEL WORSHIP SERVICE

(weather permitting)