This year the Conference has chosen to have multi-church events to better facilitate the time of the District Superintendent.  We will have a Charge Conference with Mt. Hermon, Anuatt, Licking, Raymondville, and Houston.   We will host the event at 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon September 12th.  You may be wondering what a Charge Conference is.  Good question.  It is the Annual Event of each United Methodist Church for the sole purpose of setting the pastor’s salary and electing administration for the next year.  The District Superintendent takes this opportunity to share thoughts for the coming year as we seek to bring the Good News of Jesus to our community and world. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Wonderful Wednesday is a fun (and tasty) ministry that brings all kinds of folks together.  Jann Craig, would like you to know that Team One is cooking this week and (hang on to your chef hats) they are practicing their singing.

Come for the meal and fellowship, stay for the Mid-Week Re-charge worship!  See you there!

Hi all!  Here’s the latest news digest.

To download, right-click on this link: SUMC_NewsDigest_20100901 (or copy this link into your browser address:http://www.salemmoumc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SUMC_NewsDigest_20100901.pdf) then “Save target/file As..”

If you know someone that doesn’t have a computer, you may print a copy, pick up a copy at Wonderful Wednesday or at the church office, and take it to them.  Enjoy!

Thursday, September 9th, the Salem United Methodist Church, 801 E Scenic Rivers Blvd, in affiliation with the Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a support group meeting at the church beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Anyone who is a family member, friend, or caregiver to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease is welcome to come and learn more about the disease, care options, and experience mutual support from others dealing with the devastating disease. Each meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact Rose Kinerk at 573-729-6818.

A while back, we were asked to help out with the Fall Book Fair at the Upper Elementary School.  Well, folks, you pulled together and God has blessed your efforts!  Mrs. Ball at the Library there called to let us know that our church was so generous last fall that they don’t need money for the Fall Book Fair!   How awesome is that?!

Don’t get too comfortable – there’s still a great need in our community.  The Spring Book Fair and January school supply drive is coming fast and your support will be needed.   Thanks again to all who contributed to this outreach.   God is GREAT!

If you’ve been thinking that you’d like to be involved in a Bible study with some great folks, now is your chance!

• Starting September 12th, the Discovery Class will begin a study on the Book of Hebrews.  Books will be provided.

• Starting September 14th, the Women’s Fall Bible Study group will begin a class on “The Sacred Echo.”   Books are still available and are only $13.  Please contact Carol Walter to sign up!

These are great opportunities to deepen your understanding and be with others in their growth.  Sign up now!

A celebration of Bob Maledy’s life will be held at 1:00pm this Sunday in the Sanctuary.  The family will welcome church family beginning at 11:30 in the library and the public visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00.  The family requests rather than sending  flowers memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church or to the Salem Public Library. There will be no public graveside service.  Thanks to everyone for their prayers and support.

Here ya go, folks!  Here’s the News you may have missed.  Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to download: SUMC_NewsDigest_20100825 (You may also pick up a paper copy at the office or at the Wonderful Wednesday meal!

NOTE: If you know somebody that would like a copy, but can’t get it for some reason YOU CAN HELP!  You can print them or take them a copy OR let us know so we can make arrangements. Thanks!

Your Salem UMC Trustees have been busy and wanted you to know what all the work’s been about, so…

• New windows installed. Don’t you think it gives the church a much more modern look?
• New insulated dropped ceilings have been installed in four rooms of the education wing.  This will help how much the A/C runs – more comfy!

In the works:

• We’re going to put a new ceiling in the UMW room and the two bathrooms that are next to the U.M.W. rooms and the Fellowship Hall.
• We’re going to fix is the slow hot water in all four restrooms in the original building – the two by the Sanctuary and the two by the UMW room & Fellowship hall.  It’s a long way from the water heater, so we’ve purchased mini- heaters to be installed under the sink. This will make the hot water at the sink in about three seconds rather than three minutes as it does now. (Cool.. uh Hot!)

Lobby coffee tables: Thanks to all that provided input – both positive and concerns. We can make a much better plan if we hear about the issues you’ve seen at other churches. Always better to learn from others’ mistakes!  So, after much consideration, we are going forward with the refreshment/welcome area. One of the compelling reasons is because the present refreshment/ welcome area is nowhere close to either worship area. A newcomer is unlikely to search for where it is at present.  If  our mission is to reach the un-churched, we must be open to their needs. We hope this will be a step in the right direction. It will be all of our job to help the new comers to use the new refreshment/ welcome area. I know we will do well at that.

Thank You,   John M. (trustees@salemmoumc.com)

One of the outreach and support ministries that Salem UMC participates in is the Festival of Sharing. It’s a powerful way that you can impact the lives of people through the region.

Festival of Sharing workers

Thank you to so much to the person/persons who left the baby items at the South Entrance displays, they will be put to good use.   Both Displays have some kits that have been started and only need couple items to finish. More than one person can fill a kit.  You can also get a list of kit contents at www.umocm.com/festival.htm.

Everything is greatly appreciated.  Thanks a million, Bonnie Graves