E-News August 21, 2020

Sisters and brothers,
As always, new information is included in this post so please read the entire post.
 
Here is the link for the Salem Pastor YouTube page. This Sunday's service will be available Sunday morning. If you are unable to connect to any services on your computer let us know, and we can make a DVD or CD for you. You can also view previous services on this page. Online services and additional messages can be accessed via our website or Facebook.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2lR7-Re6vMQ092LxcLvyA
 
Additional Announcements
The September Newsletter will go out at the end of next week. If you have any information to include, please get it to Carrie no later than Monday, August 24 at 10:00am.
 
New Bible Study! Pastor Lee will be offering a Zoom bible study on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30pm beginning THIS TUESDAY, August 25. We will be using the book Such a Time as This, which looks at the book of Esther, and how Esther’s story of faith can help us in times of anxiety and fear. Use the link below. See you on Tuesday, August 25th!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84949535033?pwd=UlNMMllqSVRkYWgvNjZTQkF0VWZkUT09
 
Don't forget if you need pastoral care or anything else, the contact list is below. Please continue to communicate your needs to Pastor Lee and the Deacons.
 
Pastor Lee Saylor; 937-540-4533; [email protected]
Tom Hissong, Board Chair 937-931-3099; [email protected]
Randy Schaurer, Deacon Chair; 937-231-7627; [email protected]
  
We continue to gather via Zoom on Wednesday evenings to just say hi and connect. You are invited to join us using this link each Wednesday from about 7:00-8:00pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85143803031?pwd=MXlCZHI1S092TzIzbVk1M01Bb0dkZz09
Meeting ID: 851 4380 3031
Password: 022471
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,85143803031#,,#,022471# US (New York)
 
Carrie Smith is in the office from 9:00am-12:00noon, Monday-Friday. Don’t hesitate to call her if you need anything.
  
Salem Pandemic Quilt
Salem members and friends can help create a quilt to remember this time. The quilters will compile squares from members and friends representing this time in our lives. The square needs to be 10.5 inches with an additional inch border on all sides. The fabric does not have to be stitched. You can use markers, fabric paint or some other way to make a square to represent you or your family during this time. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Carol Shroyer.
 
Jane E. has a new address and phone number. Please contact the office for more information.
  
Educational Wing Custodian: We are looking to hire an Educational Wing Custodian. Please contact Diana Hanes if interested.
 
Offerings and tithes can still be mailed to the church or put in the church mailbox. Your offering supports the work of Salem in the community and world! 
 
Much continues to be sent out via One Call. If you are not on One Call, have changed your number, need to add a number, or know of someone who needs to be added, please respond to this email or call the church office at 937-836-6145.
 
If you have a prayer request you’d like to go through the prayer chain, please call Deacon Sue Wampler at 937-286-4590. If she cannot be reached, please call Pastor Lee at 937-540-4533.
 
Leadership continues to be in conversation about when worship can move back into the building. Until then, please extend grace, patience, and prayers; and find ways to continue to connect to your church family.
 
Sue Wampler continues to take items to St. Vincent. Please drop your donations off at the church. St. Vincent does not take stuffed animals.
 
We continue to partner with Fairview Church Food Pantry. Please consider bringing a food pantry donation to the church. Needed items include: canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, tuna/chicken helper, canned stew, canned beans, jelly, peanut butter, cornbread mix, mac & cheese, canned chili, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, evaporated milk, and cake or brownie mix.
 
Prayers
We offer prayers for teachers and students as school begins. Lighthouse Christian School began this week.
 
Shirley C., John E., Genevieve F., Norma H., Bonnie L., Leon & Waneta M.,
Phyllis W.
 
Long Term Needs: Elois C., Barbara C., Janet H., Bill L., Aaron M., Sam P., Chad P., Kasey S., Reta S.
 
Churches and more: Our district churches, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (Godiya Bitrus), Bethany Theological Seminary, for those struggling in various ways during this pandemic
 
Our shut-ins are grateful for letters and cards. Addresses can be found in our current directory or by emailing or calling Carrie in the office.