JANUARY 4, 2015

Welcome! We are glad you’re 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

Our Purpose...

To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and

supportive environment, proclaim the standards of God’s truth,

duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty

and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Sunday Worship

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Pastoral Thank You Our ministry here at Salem Heights is so blessed to have three wonderful pastors on staff! They would all like to express a sincere “Thank You” for the generous monetary gifts that were given to them for Christmas. They are so grateful for the support and love shown by our church body and want you to know how thankful they are for each one of you and the way that you care for them.

Ladies, please join us on January 7. This time is open to anyone who desires to set aside the hectic pace of life and “Simply Pray.” We will gather from 11:45AM to

12:45PM. Childcare is provided, but please bring a snack or lunch for your child.

Info & News

Today is the LAST Sunday to register for

Retreat and receive a sweatshirt! Visit our

table in the foyer between services to sign up.

Retreat will be held January 16-18, 2015 at Camp

Tadmor. David Delk, President of Man in the

Mirror Ministries returns to encourage us to be “A Man

Who Believes.”

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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.

All Servants Ministry Training Meeting Join us January 6 at 6:30pm for “Living Between,” an exciting training from video material by Paul Tripp. This

meeting is for ALL volunteers in ALL areas of ministry. We appreciate you and your service to our church body. For questions, please contact the church office.

Women's Discipleship is on Christmas

break from December 10 through

January 20. While we won't be meeting

together as groups, we all can stay

connected by connecting to the Lord in His Word. If you haven't

already, be thinking and praying about where in the Word you

might study over the break!

Men, our Growth Groups have wrapped up

for the Fall session. We are looking forward

to our Men's Retreat happening January 16 -

18. Sign ups will begin at Retreat for our

spring session. For more information contact Matt MacCollin.

TODAY

8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205

9:00 a.m. The Cross Roads Sunday School

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

6:00 p.m. Small Groups

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way

TUESDAY

6:30 p.m. All Servants Ministry Training

WEDNESDAY

11:45 p.m. Simply Pray

5:30 p.m. Worship Team Practice

THURSDAY

6:45 p.m. College Group

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. Moms & Tots Playgroup

This Week’s Events

• Men’s Retreat, January 16-18, Camp Tadmor

• FPNO January 24, 4:00 p.m.

• Newcomer’s Welcome Luncheon, January 25, 1:00 p.m.

• FPNO February 7, 4:00p.m.

• GNO February 9, 6:30 p.m.

Important Upcoming Events

Giving Update

THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of God’s 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.

December 2014 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $131,192 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED ÷ WEEK = BUDGET

December Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750 $30,785

Week 2 $26,750 $33,403

Week 3 $26,750 $24,709

Week 4 $26,750 $42,295

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$32,791

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $6,215

• 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.

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

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 Men’s/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 Men’s Biblical Counseling

Laura Chica Women’s Biblical Counseling

Julie Bernard Women’s Ministry

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

Jenn Elliott Office Staff

“NEW YEAR’S REST” Hebrews 4:1-16

Presented by

Pastor Matt MacCollin

January 4, 2015

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015. How was 2014? Was it

a peaceful, restful year? As we think about it, some of us

might affirm, yes it was peaceful. But for many of us, well

we are not sure true peace is even possible.

Two artists were once commissioned to paint a picture of

peace. The first drew his perception of what peace would

look like. He painted an ocean, still as a pond, mirroring in

its depths every line and curve of a sailboat floating quietly

by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light fluffy

clouds. And on the shore, children played in the shallows

and made castles in the sand. From his creative mind, that

is what peace would look like. The second artist’s picture, I

believe, was nearer to the truth. He depicted an ocean

scene of surf, pounding and bursting into towering clouds of

spray. The sky was black with the storm, and the surging

waves tossed and heaved. But far up on a rocky crag,

hidden in the cleft of a rock and sheltered from the wind,

sat a bird, safe and secure in her nest, looking out with a

serene and untroubled eye at all the turmoil beneath...

There are 361 days left of 2015 and God offers us His rest.

Let’s look into His perfect Word and see that there is good

news, we can have perfect rest in Jesus today.

Mankind’s Pattern

• Is seen throughout Scripture

• Israel in the desert reveals our negative pattern:

� A savior – Moses was sent by God...

� They believed and were set free from Egypt’s

bondage...

� Then they doubted God’s Word...

� Then they became anxious...

� Then they rebelled, resulting in no rest.

God’s Persuasion Against Our Pride

• Jesus is the true Savior sent by God.

� We believe and are set free from sin’s bondage.

� We must not doubt as they did.

� Our rest depends on His Word being true in our life.

� Our rest depends on His power, not our abilities.

Our Surrender, Jesus Christ’s Power

• Jesus now, today, is our Great High Priest.

� His Word reveals our heart and mind.

� We must come to our senses in the midst of fight or

flight.

� Be diligent to surrender.

� Confidently coming to His throne will bring rest.

NEW YEAR’S REST QUEST

• Will you commit to diligently surrender moment by

moment, running to His throne?

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2015

We are asking ALL families and individuals who wish to appear in the upcoming directory to complete this form with the information you want provided in the directory. We will NOT be carrying over any information from last year’s directory. If we do not receive a form from you we will assume you do not wish to be included in the directory. With the end of the year approaching, we also need to be certain we have updated information as we prepare to send out your annual giving statement. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please print all information clearly, especially with regard to your email address. Thank you!

Husband/Head of Household (if single) __________________ Wife ___________________ Children @ Home & Dates of Birth ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________ Zip ______________ Landline (_____) _________________________ Husband’s Cell Phone (____)____________ Husband’s Work Phone (____)_____________ Wife’s Cell Phone (____)________________ Wife’s Work Phone (____)________________ Husband’s E-Mail ______________________ Wife’s E-mail ___________________________

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2015

We are asking ALL families and individuals who wish to appear in the upcoming directory to complete this form with the information you want provided in the directory. We will NOT be carrying over any information from last year’s directory. If we do not receive a form from you we will assume you do not wish to be included in the directory. With the end of the year approaching, we also need to be certain we have updated information as we prepare to send out your annual giving statement. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please print all information clearly, especially with regard to your email address. Thank you!

Husband/Head of Household (if single) __________________ Wife ___________________ Children @ Home & Dates of Birth ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________ Zip ______________ Landline (_____) _________________________ Husband’s Cell Phone (____)____________ Husband’s Work Phone (____)_____________ Wife’s Cell Phone (____)________________ Wife’s Work Phone (____)________________ Husband’s E-Mail ______________________ Wife’s E-mail ___________________________

Do you play an instrument and would like to be a part of the music ministry? If you play keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums, we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out the information below and drop in an offering box. AJ will contact you.

Name _____________________________________________________

Instrument played __________________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________

Phone number(s) _____________________________

Do you play an instrument and would like to be a part of the music ministry? If you play keyboard, guitar, bass, or drums, we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out the information below and drop in an offering box. AJ will contact you.

Name _____________________________________________________

Instrument played __________________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________

Phone number(s) _____________________________