MAY 3, 2015

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?

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.

Sunday Worship
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE SERIES
Part 25

Good Food, Bridegrooms and

Spiritual Growth
Luke 5:335:33-39

Presented by
Pastor Justin Greene
And they said to Him, The disciples of John often fast and offer
prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do the same, but Yours eat
and drink. Luke 5:33

Info & News

Marriage Conference
Registration for the Salem Heights Marriage Conference continues!
Go to the church website or call the church office to register. Make
sure to join us for What Did You Expect? with Paul Tripp on July
10 & 11, as part of our 2015 Summer Series.
Girls Night Out
Our last Girls Night Out of the year is less than one month away!
Mark your calendar for May 18 at 6:30 p.m., where you will get the
opportunity to attend Suspect Hollywood, a Mystery Theatre
Dessert. You wont want to miss this exciting event!
Welcome Luncheon
Our Welcome Luncheon was postponed due to our busy church
calendar and has been rescheduled for May 31. If you are new to
Salem Heights Church, this event is for you! This is a wonderful
opportunity to get to know our church staff, ask any questions you
may have and enjoy a delicious lunch!
Upcoming Mission Trips
Our summer mission trips are quickly approaching. Be sure to be
praying for our teams that will be launching in the coming weeks.
Arizona, June 18-28

Eastern Oregon, June 20-27

Mexico Team 1, July 16-24
Mexico Team 2, July 24-August 2

Vacation Bible School

Mark your calendar for our upcoming VBS this July 13-17. Our
theme is Zeros 2 Heroes, God taking ordinary people and making
them extraordinary through His power. This is an awesome event
from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for kids ages four through entering fifth grade.
Be looking for registration coming soon!
Summer Series
We will be enjoying our annual summer series in July. The theme
this summer is Family Matters, featuring well know authors and
speakers like:
Justin Greene July 5
Paul Tripp July 12
Phil Howard July 19
Donald Whitney July 26
You wont want to miss any of these exciting dates.

This Weeks Events

TODAY
7:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.
11:45 a. m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
6:00 a.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Mens Growth Groups

Prayer - Room 205
The Cross Road Sunday School
Worship Services
Missions Meetings
Small Groups

The Most Excellent Way

Club Rocksalt
Ministry Night
Womens Discipleship
Simply Pray
Mens Noon Growth Groups
Womens Noon Discipleship
Worship Team Practice
High School Cause
Logos
Mens Growth Group
The Cross Road College Group
Careers Group

Important Upcoming Events

Missions Preparation Meeting, May 3, 4:00 p.m.

Baptism Preparation Class, May 14, 7:00 p.m.
FPNO, May 16, 4:00 p.m.
Lords Supper & Baptisms, May 17, 6:00 p.m.
Final GNO, May 18, 6:45 p.m.
Welcome Luncheon, May 31, 1:00 p.m.

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.
April 2015

MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $107,846

$107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

March Weekly Need

Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750

$25,922

Week 2 $26,750

$35,204

Week 3 $26,750

$22,976

Week 4 $26,750

$23,744

Fiscal Year to Date +/-

-$45,952
BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $21,957

How Can I Serve?

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

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.

We are also looking for people who can

volunteer to fill in for the summer months in Sunday morning
teaching and childcare. If you would be available to fill the
gap until fall, either teaching grade school age kids, or helping
play with the little ones, please contact Russ Libby at
503.588.0403.

Pastors/Elders
Justin Greene
Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica

Lay Elders

Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Chuck Moore
Ted Ferry

Matt MacCollin
Pastor of Mens/College/Elder

Administration and Staff

Ron Groves

Jason Brownell

Julie Bernard

Administrator

High School Ministries

Womens Ministry

Russ Libby

Ed Reister
Community Connection

Gina Weigand

Director of Ministries

Scott Hunter

Jay Duffus

Facilities Manager

Mens Biblical
Counseling

AJ Acker
Music Ministry

Tim Saffeels

Office Staff

Christa Kahili
Office Staff

Laura Chica
Womens Biblical
Counseling

Connie Libby
Office Staff

Director of Student
Ministries

Missions
Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for
current active missionaries.
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

LUKE
Part 25
Luke 5:33-39
Good Food, Bridegrooms &
Spiritual Growth
Presented by
Pastor Justin Greene
May 3, 2015
In that profoundly moving book, Tolstoys War
and Peace, one of the most memorable
scenes describes the night at Russian
Headquarters when a messenger brought to
Koutouzow, the old Commander-in-Chief, the
first news of Napoleons retreat from Moscow.
After the years of terrific strain and agony to
which the soul of Russia had been subjected,
the tidings sounded incredible. The envoy
finished his report and then waited for orders in
silence. A Staff Officer was about to speak, but
Koutouzow checked him with his hand, and
tried to say something himself. Not a word
would come. Finally the old man turned away
to where the sacred images stood against the
wall. And then suddenly and unrestrainedly,
Great, God, he cried, my Lord and Creator!
Thou hast heard my prayer! Russia is saved!
And then he burst into tears.

To-day the envoy of the Gospel is charged with

tidings more moving and more wonderful by
far. If this message is fantasy, there is no hope
for humanity anywhere. If this is true, the whole
world is saved.1
Our consideration today ... what will this truth do if it gets
inside you?

KEY WORDS

Fasting Not mentioned in the Pentateuch

Implied in Leviticus 16:31

First mentioned in Judges 20

Gained prominence in exile

Purpose of fasting was clarity

Bridegroom This word is thick with Old Testament imagery.

Picture of God coming in His Kingdom (Jer. 3:14-20;
31:31-33; Is. 54:1-5; 62:1-11)

 Taken Away (v. 35) Literally lifted off (passive)

There will again be a day when fasting is appropriate ...
though not prescribed.

Key: The presence of the Bridegroom marks a new phase.

Same family

Same history

Same personalities

Radically different relationship ...

THE PARABLE

Parable = To lay alongside (for illustration)

Jesus gave them a picture to highlight four realities:

1. This new phase will pull away from the old.

2. This new phase will look different from the old.

3. This new phase will fill in a way that stretches.

The Spirit of God and the word of God will fill up and
expand the child of God.

If you are not flexible you will break!

4. In this new phase ... some will not participate, because they
like things the way they were.

THE WRAP

1James

S. Stewart, Heralds of God, 1946 by Hodder Headline PLC.

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to

know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning
childrens ministry is in need of several Sunday school
teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything
you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on
these children. Commitments range from occasional
volunteers to real relationship building year long options.
Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service),
Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,
Toddlers
Name
Phone
Email

If you desire to share Christ with people who are hungry to

know God, this is the place for you! Our Sunday morning
childrens ministry is in need of several Sunday school
teachers and substitutes. We provide you with everything
you need each week, to come prepared and ready to love on
these children. Commitments range from occasional
volunteers to real relationship building year long options.
Areas of need. . . First Grade (Second Service),
Fourth grade (First Service), 4 year olds, 2 year olds,
Toddlers
Name
Phone
Email

Girls Night Out &

Picture Perfect Productions Presents

Suspect Hollywood

Suspect Hollywood
(A Mystery Theater Dessert)

(A Mystery Theater Dessert)

5.18.2015
Salem Heights Church, free event,
childcare provided.
Doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7pm.

Girls Night Out &

Picture Perfect Productions Presents

Suspect Hollywood

Suspect Hollywood
(A Mystery Theater Dessert)

(A Mystery Theater Dessert)

5.18.2015
Salem Heights Church, free event,
childcare provided.
Doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7pm.

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WHO:
WHEN:
WHERE:
COST:

PAUL TRIPP

PAUL TRIPP

In person at Salem Heights Church

In person at Salem Heights Church

Singles & Couples

Friday, July 10, 7PM - 9:15PM
Saturday, July 11, 9AM - 12:15PM
Salem Heights Church
$10 per person
Registration begins April 15
(Space is limited; register early! Visit the church
website at www.salemheightschurch.org to register.)

WHO:
WHEN:
WHERE:
COST:

Singles & Couples

Friday, July 10, 7PM - 9:15PM
Saturday, July 11, 9AM - 12:15PM
Salem Heights Church
$10 per person
Registration begins April 15
(Space is limited; register early! Visit the church
website at www.salemheightschurch.org to register.)

**Childcare provided for children 3 years and under

Cost: $5 per child for the weekend

**Childcare provided for children 3 years and under

Cost: $5 per child for the weekend

Who is Paul Tripp?

Paul Tripp is the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life in Fort
Worth, Texas and is president of Paul Tripp Ministries. He has written
fifteen books including How People Change. Paul has a Master of
Divinity from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry
in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Who is Paul Tripp?

Paul Tripp is the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life in Fort
Worth, Texas and is president of Paul Tripp Ministries. He has written
fifteen books including How People Change. Paul has a Master of
Divinity from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry
in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.

What can I expect at this conference?

It wont take long for you to be disappointed in marriage. But as Paul
David Tripp explains, we buy into the delusion that our biggest problem
is outside of us. We blame our spouse. We blame our circumstances.
We rarely take seriously the nature of our own sin What Did You
Expect? challenges you to look into the mirror of Gods Word and see
yourself with clarity.

What can I expect at this conference?

It wont take long for you to be disappointed in marriage. But as Paul
David Tripp explains, we buy into the delusion that our biggest problem
is outside of us. We blame our spouse. We blame our circumstances.
We rarely take seriously the nature of our own sin What Did You
Expect? challenges you to look into the mirror of Gods Word and see
yourself with clarity.

This conference is part of our July series Family Matters.

This conference is part of our July series Family Matters.