FEBRUARY 22, 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.

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Info & News

2015 Missions Trips
Monthly preparation meetings begin soon for each of our 2015
mission trips. If you have submitted an application form and are
planning on traveling with any one of our trips this summer, plan to
join us for these monthly meetings. Mark your calendar for March
1 from 4:00pm-5:45pm. Individual team leaders will send out
details for their specific missions. Be watching your email inboxes
for further information.
2015 Mid-High Retreat
The 2015 Cause Mid-High Retreat is coming up February 27 March 1 at Camp Tadmor. Registration is currently available online
and payments can be processed online through Paypal. To register,
go to salemheightschurch.org and click on the rotating marquee
screen. Paper registrations and payment can also be dropped in any
of our offering boxes. Questions?? Contact Tim Saffeels at
503.588.0403.
Mexico Building Trip
The Mexico Building team leaves on February 28. They will be
heading to Texcoco, Mexico to help complete the roof on the
church we partner with for summer missions. As they prepare to
leave, they would welcome prayer partners. Prayer cards listing
specific prayer needs for the trip are available in the Welcome
Center. Pick one up today!
Spring/ Summer Church Softball
Registration for church softball begins today. Registration will
continue March 1 and March 8 in the church foyer before and after
each service. Returning and new players must register and pay
their $50 league fee during this time period in order to be eligible to
play. Space for new players is extremely limited and there may be
a waiting list, so plan ahead now. Contact Greg Nolz at
503.428.8663, hillhouse04@msn.com or through Facebook if you
have questions.
Baby Basket Donations
As our church welcomes new little ones, we love being able to bless
the families with Congratulations baby baskets. This ministry is
generously supplied with donations from the church body. At this
time, we are in need of baby accessories such as bottles, pacifiers,
bibs, small toys, blankets, lotions, snack containers and even small
stuffed animals. If you would like to donate any of these items,
they need to be new (no used items). Donations can be dropped off
at the church office throughout the week.
Mission Trip Prayer Opportunities
There are several different families/groups heading out to the
mission field in the next few weeks. Prayer cards (and more
information) are available in the welcome center for each group.
Stop by the table and pick yours up today! The groups covet your
prayers as they go and share the Gospel.

This Weeks Events

TODAY
7:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.

Mens Growth Groups

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

THIS WEEK
MONDAY
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:30 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.

The Most Excellent Way

Club Rocksalt
Fundamentals of the Faith
Mens Growth Group
Small Groups
Womens Discipleship
MidHigh Cause
Womens Discipleship
Womens Noon Discipleship
Mens Noon Growth Groups
Cause Worship Team Practice
Worship Team Practice
High School Cause
Logos
Mens Growth Group
College Group
Careers Group

Important Upcoming Events

Mid High Cause Retreat, February 27 - March 1, Camp Tadmor

Mexico Building Trip, February 28 - March 9
Missions Preparation Meetings, March 1, 4:00 p.m.
Womens Simply Pray, March 4, 11:45 a.m., Room 205
Moms and Tots, March 6, 9:30 a.m., Gym
Foster Parent Night Out, March 14, 4:00 p.m.

2015 Church Directories

The 2015 church directories are completed. The first print batch is
available in the welcome center. Pick one up today! There will be
more directories printed in the weeks to come.

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.
February 2015

MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $71,733

$107,000

MONTHLY NEED WEEK = BUDGET

February Weekly Need

Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $26,750

$22,630

Week 2 $26,750

$27,174

Week 3 $26,750

$21,929

Week 4 $26,750

Fiscal Year to Date +/-

-$61,550
BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $9,295

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.

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.

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

Gina Weigand

Director of Ministries

Community Connection

Office Staff

Scott Hunter

Rick Smith

Christa Kahili

Facilities Manager

Community Care

Office Staff

AJ Acker

Jay Duffus

Connie Libby

Music Ministry

Mens Biblical
Counseling

Office Staff

Tim Saffeels

Laura Chica

Jenn Elliott

Director of Student
Ministries

Womens Biblical
Counseling

Office Staff

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 16
Luke 3:17-22
Johns Crowd
Presented by
Pastor Justin Greene
February 22, 2015

George Truett said, Nearly two thousand years ago He

came to this world, and His spirit has made an impact
deeper than that of any other personality that has ever
touched this world. His spirit pervades all the realms of
life. His spirit pervades literature and government and law
and religion and art and music. All the spheres and
realms of life have been influenced by Christ and
Christianity. What if He had not come? Where would the
world be, at this moment, if Christ had not come?1
Thankfully, we do not have to answer that question.
Instead, in Luke chapter 3 Christ is presented to the world
and has been shaping it ever since.

REMEMBER THIS

THE CROWD
The crowd around John:

They Expected Judgment.

Notice the terms:
 Winnowing Fork
 Wheat
 Chaff
 Fire

Scripture speaks of 7 judgments yet to come (back of

notes).
The crowds today:
Question of Judgment

Religious Truth

 They Wanted Justice.

John,

who was a champion for change, would end

up in chains.

When

bad things happen to good people, our

thoughts turn from a possible future to a present
frustration.

The crowds today:

Question of Justice

Emotional Truth

 They Needed Jesus.

Jesus baptism was not because of His sin, but to be
identified with us.

He is our representative, our substitute.

The crowd today:

Question of Jesus

Spiritual Truth

WRAP

Jesus Changes the Paradigm.

We

no longer need to fear judgment; we no longer

need to live without hope of justice. Fear and
helplessness are replaced with faith.

1Holman

New Testament Commentary, Max Anders, 2000 B & H Publishing Group,

Nashville, TN.
2Basic Theology, Charles C. Ryrie, 1986, 1999 by Charles C. Ryrie