AUGUST 17, 2014

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.

New to Salem Heights?

Sunday Worship

HEY, WHERE ARE

YOU GOING?

2 Corinthians 11:3

Presented by Pastor Justin Greene

But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds

will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3

Info & News

Important Upcoming Events

Baptisms and Lords Supper, Tonight, 6:00 p.m.

Make A Splash Womens Ministry Event, August 18, 7:00 p.m.

Picnics In The Park, August 30, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Small Group Fair, August 24 & August 31

Fall Kick Off, September 7, Concert With Michael Neale, 6:30 p.m.

Mens BBQ, September 13, 6:oo p.m.

This event is free to the public. Just bring a blanket and/or chairs. Activities will be held in the park next to the church.

Join us!

Saturday, August 30

5-8 PM

Picnics in the Park

Ladies, this special event is for you if you serve the women of our church in any of our ministries. Please join us for some summer fun and encouragement as we head into a new year of ministry.

Make A Splash Tomorrow Night!

7:00 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.

Room 200 (childcare provided)

Please join us as we meet in small

groups, study the Bible, and get to

know the Lord on a deeper level.

Whether youre a brand new

believer or someone who has

known the Lord for a lifetime, this ministry is meant for you! Sign

up for the Experiencing Growth Bible Study Series, where youll

experience a community of women who desire to grow in their

walks with the Lord and encourage each other along the way.

Registration table open today in the foyer! See your bulletin insert for more information.

Small Group Fair Small groups will be starting up soon. These groups are a great

way to connect and meet people here at Salem Heights. Join us on

August 24 and August 31 for our annual Small Group Fair. This is

an opportunity to meet the leaders, ask questions, look at

curriculum materials as well as sign up for one of our many groups.

Look for more details soon and plan to come!

Calendar of Events

TODAY

7:00 a.m. Man Alive/One Sent

8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

6:00 p.m. Lords Supper and Baptisms

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

7:00 p.m. Make a Splash Womens Ministry Event

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way

WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. Moms and Tots River Road Park

10:00 a.m. Womens Summer Bible Study

12:00 p.m. Man Alive Mens Bible Study

6:45 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal

MENs BARBECUE

September 13, 6PM

Questions? Call the church office at 503-588-0403.

Food & fellowship! Bring a Bible and a lawn chair.

Event will be held in the park behind the church.

Fall Kick Off Concert Event Featuring Artist

Michael Neale September 7th

Sunday Morning, 9AM & 11AM Sunday Evening, 6:30PM

This is a free concert and childcare is provided.

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.

Do you own a SmartPhone? Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church. You can also visit our website at www.salemheightschurch.org for more detailed information. Below are some areas in which you can immediately become involved:

August 2014 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $48,013 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

August Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $21,400 $25,401

Week 2 $21,400 $22,612

Week 3 $21,400 $

Week 4 $21,400 $

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$31,649

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $33,112

Week 5 $21,400 $

Many of you have enjoyed the fellowship time after our

monthly Lord's Supper services. There is currently a need

for someone to step forward and organize the dessert

donations for that monthly event. If you are interested in

helping or being the contact person for the monthly

fellowship time, please contact the church office at 503-

588-0403.

Do you enjoy serving others by preparing a meal? If you are not on the

church prayer list and would like to let us know that you are available for the

Mealtrain Ministry, please call the church office. We will add your name to

our list and check your availability as needs arise for meals.

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

Rick Smith Community Care

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

Jenn Elliott Office Staff

Study...Fellowship...Encourage...Grow...Belong

Begins September 23 Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-8:30pm

All 6 Discipleship Studies offered at this time Childrens activities through fifth grade

Begins September 24 Wednesday Noon study, 12:00-1:00pm

Experiencing Jesus (John) & Experiencing a Maturing Faith (James)

offered at this time No childcare provided

Begins September 24 Wednesday Mornings, 9:30-11:30am All 6 Discipleship Studies offered at this time

Childcare provided through Kindergarten

(Taken in consecutive order):

1. John - Experiencing Jesus

2. Galatians - Experiencing Freedom and Grace

3. James - Experiencing a Maturing Faith

Start here

After completing the third year, you may choose one of the following electives:

One Sent - Becoming His Heart + His Hands

Reflections -Experiencing Life as a Godly Woman

To Know His Name - Uncovering Who God is Through His Names

Register NOW in the lobby or online at www.salemheightschurch.org Questions? Contact the church office for further details.

Study...Fellowship...Encourage...Grow...Belong

Begins September 23 Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-8:30pm

All 6 Discipleship Studies offered at this time Childrens activities through fifth grade

Begins September 24 Wednesday Noon study, 12:00-1:00pm

Experiencing Jesus (John) & Experiencing a Maturing Faith (James)

offered at this time No childcare provided

Begins September 24 Wednesday Mornings, 9:30-11:30am All 6 Discipleship Studies offered at this time

Childcare provided through Kindergarten

(Taken in consecutive order):

1. John - Experiencing Jesus

2. Galatians - Experiencing Freedom and Grace

3. James - Experiencing a Maturing Faith

Start here

After completing the third year, you may choose one of the following electives:

One Sent - Becoming His Heart + His Hands

Reflections -Experiencing Life as a Godly Woman

To Know His Name - Uncovering Who God is Through His Names

Register NOW in the lobby or online at www.salemheightschurch.org Questions? Contact the church office for further details.

We are excited to be gearing up for this years FPNO beginning September 6!!!

FPNO provides local foster parents a much needed night off. It also gives us a chance to live out Christ by serving the children and families one Saturday a month from 4-8pm.

There will be mandatory training for new servants at DHS Child Welfare Offices. Time and date TBA.

Would you prayerfully consider serving these local foster families? If you are interested, please fill out this form and drop it in the offering box.

Name:_____________________________________________Phone: __________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________

For more information please contact Shawn & Molly Barnes at (503)302-4617 or Email: mjb6171@gmail.com

We are excited to be gearing up for this years FPNO beginning September 6!!!

FPNO provides local foster parents a much needed night off. It also gives us a chance to live out Christ by serving the children and families one Saturday a month from 4-8pm.

There will be mandatory training for new servants at DHS Child Welfare Offices. Time and date TBA.

Would you prayerfully consider serving these local foster families? If you are interested, please fill out this form and drop it in the offering box.

Name:_____________________________________________Phone: __________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________

For more information please contact Shawn & Molly Barnes at (503)302-4617 or Email: mjb6171@gmail.com

Retired? Homeschooled? Stay-at-Home Mom?

We are in need of 5-6 people to work in childcare during Womens

Discipleship. These are paid positions. Must be available

to work Wednesdays from 8:45 AM to 12PM. Volunteers

also welcome. If you would like to work with children and

want to earn some extra money, WE WANT YOU! Just complete the information below and drop in any offering box.

For questions, please contact Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.

Name _______________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

Retired? Homeschooled? Stay-at-Home Mom?

We are in need of 5-6 people to work in childcare during Womens

Discipleship. These are paid positions. Must be available

to work Wednesdays from 8:45 AM to 12PM. Volunteers

also welcome. If you would like to work with children and

want to earn some extra money, WE WANT YOU! Just complete the information below and drop in any offering box.

For questions, please contact Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.

Name _______________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

Childrens Ministry Volunteers Sunday Mornings

Do you love children? We are looking for 12-15 volunteers to help in the Infant

Nursery through 5th Grade. We have an immediate need for one volunteer

every week during first service and two every week during second service.

If you would be interested in serving our children in this way, please complete

the information below and drop in any offering box. If you have questions,

please contact Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.

Name _______________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

Childrens Ministry Volunteers Sunday Mornings

Do you love children? We are looking for 12-15 volunteers to help in the Infant

Nursery through 5th Grade. We have an immediate need for one volunteer

every week during first service and two every week during second service.

If you would be interested in serving our children in this way, please complete

the information below and drop in any offering box. If you have questions,

please contact Russ Libby at 503-588-0403.

Name _______________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

HEY, WHERE ARE YOU

GOING? 2 Corinthians 11:3

Presented by

Pastor Justin Greene

August 17, 2014

In The Great Evangelical Recession, John Dickerson makes

some shocking observations.

Scott Miller always recited his AWANA Bible memory

verses with uncanny speed. The boy had a way with

Scripture. He attended Christian school and was raised by

evangelical parents who have been faithful in their thirty-

five-year marriage. They took him to church every Sunday

morning. And Sunday night. And Wednesday.

Scott, now thirty, doesnt believe in God anymore. The last

time he set foot in a church building was for a wedding,

two years ago. He doesnt think the Bible is believable or

reliable or relatable to his life.

Chances are, you know a Scott of your own a young

evangelical prodigal. Scott is one of about 260,000

evangelical young people who walk away from

Christianity every year. Hes one of the roughly two in

three evangelical 20-somethings who abandon the faith

by age thirty.1

These findings align with many of our own personal

experiences as evangelicals, and yet we are surprised to

learn the reality that the movement is weakening and may

be dying.

We are failing to make new disciples. We are losing folks

from every generation. Our existing disciples are not

generally reproductive in their living or transformed in their

thinking. And we are losing six or seven out of every ten

evangelical teens.

Somewhere along the way, our focus on programs and

techniques, dollars, ministry size, and perhaps even

powerful worship distracted us from the basics. Jesus did

not tell Peter to build a building or a program, not a

production or an organization. His words were simple, and

they are the heart of the ... solution.2

Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you truly love me? He

answered, Yes, Lord, you know that I love you. Jesus said,

Take care of my sheep. ~ John 21

BACKDROP

Paul was preaching to disillusioned Corinthian believers.

They didnt like authoritative preaching.

They didnt like the Jesus of the Bible.

They didnt want a Holy Spirit that would lead them to

holiness, brokenness or service.

They didnt want a gospel that penetrated hard

hearts, saved from hell, and transferred their

allegiance to a new King.

...They were carnal.

A VERY REAL FEAR

1. Paul was afraid they would be deceived.

Satan didnt start with outright denial...

He led them to question the process.

He led them to question the purpose of the provision.

He led them to question Gods perspective.

Four Questions for the Church-Leaver

(Modified from Why We Love the Church)

1. Are you leaving the church or the faith?

2. Are you inconsistent or (big word) duplicitous?

3. Are you making an idol out of authenticity?

4. Are you repeating the mistakes of a previous generation?

2. Paul was afraid they would lose their devotion.

Sincere = Genuine... without wax

Pure = Made of only one thing ... unmixed, undiluted

A sincere, pure faith focuses on the Good News of

Christ.

By choosing their own way, Adam and Eve ran from the

presence of God rather than to it.

KEY

1The Great Evangelical Recession, John S. Dickerson, 2013 by John S. Dickerson,

Published by Baker Books 2The Great Evangelical Recession, John S. Dickerson, 2013 by John S. Dickerson,

Published by Baker Books