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"They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life." 1 Timothy 6:18-19 |
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Salem, we value SERVANTHOOD. We desire to serve God by caring for His children in our community, our state, our nation, and our world. |
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TAYLOR ELEMENTARY MURAL Through the help of an artist friend of The Matthew 25 Hub, the Taylor students have a mural in the gymnasium to remind them, in art, that they are gifts. To view a seven minute inspirational video of the mural go to the following link and click on “watch video”. http://web.mac.com/eeyatesmuralist/iWeb/eeyatesmuralist/Blog/Blog.html ______________________________________________________________ Coach Jim Jacobus says, “Let’s play ball!” ______________________________________________________________ Each of our followers wore a pedometer to measure their distance and were able to walk indoors at Salem on a measured path with pictures of the events. Some of our walkers walked at locations outside of Salem. We had some amazing distances and a grand total of 1,500.79 miles! Thank you all for making this project such a wonderful success. May 18, United Methodist churches will celebrate “Peace with Justice Sunday” by receiving a special offering. The offering enables the denomination’s voice in advocating for peace and justice at home and around the world. Peace with Justice Sunday is one of the six United Methodist Special Sundays with offering, is observed on the first Sunday after Pentecost. Peace with Justice Sunday gifts empower compassionate people to advocate for human rights, buy fair-trade products, care for the environment, demonstrate for important causes, eradicate poverty, feed the hungry, mediate conflict provide health care, seek affordable housing and model nonviolence. The Special Sunday offering funds global outreach through the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) and annual conference-related peace with justice ministries that transform lives. In Iowa the Board of Church & Society gives grants to ministries that meet the above guidelines. One of those ministries to receive a Grant was Matthew 25 Ministry Hub in Cedar Rapids. You can see one of the community projects at Taylor School where the Mural “You are a Gift” covers one long wall of the school gym. Other programs supported in Iowa include “Women at the Well” congregation and a restorative justice program in Rock Valley Iowa. KERNELS BASEBALL OUTING The annual baseball outing to see the Cedar Rapids Kernels is June 20th at 7:00 p.m. against the Quad City River Bandits. Cost of the tickets are $6.50 for seats behind home plate. The Kernels are better than expected this year and there is nothing like a night at the old ball park. Tickets usually go fast, see Pastor Don. BIKE AND BUILD RIDERS We will need lots of adults, so don’t be afraid to volunteer. A meeting of all volunteers will be held soon, please watch for a postcard if you’ve indicated that you can help. 1.) Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Mothers and Daughters— a girl’s first model of what it means to love and be loved is her mother; a woman’s first taste of what it really means ot experience an unconditional bond is when she has a daughter. The connection between a mother and daughter is timeless and a model for all other relationships. 2.) To Mother with Love—Edited by Kevin Osborn—Selfless, steadfast, unconditional; a mother’s love is unique. Though we can never thank our mothers enough for all the years they showered us with their special brand of love, we can pay tribute to them. This is a testimonial to the unceasing love, loyalty, and understanding a mother bestows in her children. 3.) Bible Promises to Treasure for Moms—Gary Wilde—Being a good mom requires more than a pure self-effort. It means relying on the one who gives us our life with the dawning of each new day. 4.) As Tall as My Heart (A Mother’s Treasure of Love—Marjorie Holmes, Whether Marjorie writes of the loss of your first tooth or a child’s spontaneous prayer of thankfulness, she affirms what all mothers know: “No matter how tall and strong he may become, or what heights he may attain—no child ever grows beyond the reach of his mother’s heart.” 5.) Mommy Dreams— Brenda Quinn—God shares your moments of maternal joy and confusion. He understands, and He offers help. This book will likely echo some of your reflections of motherhood. It will also respond with many words from God Himself about how He feels toward you and how His heart so closely resembles the heart of a mother. PRAYER ROOM MINISTRY
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