OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to Chris King and family in the death of his mother, Magdalene Lipchak King on February 8, 2016.
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to Blanche Brower & family in the death of her husband, Mervin Brower on February 20, 2016.
THE CHILDREN OF FUMC will be leading the worship service at the Genesis service today!
Important for Parents of our children:
CHOIR CHIDLREN be in the fellowship hall this Sunday at 8:00 am
All other Sunday school children be in the fellowship hall at 8:15 am
Children who are three and four : come to the fellowship hall with your parents at 8:30am. Parents will be needed to help with the three and four year olds.
NEW BULLETIN FORMAT: So we no longer have to keep up with bulletin inserts and to give us more space, we are trying a new format. Let us know what you think!
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS led by Pastor Bass. It will meet in room #212 and the topic is "Introducing the Bible." We will be reading and discussing a book with that title by William Barclay. Copies will be available in the classroom, or you can order online and even for your e-reader.
STEPHEN MINISTRY: Do you need a Stephen Minister? Would you like to be trained as one? Then contact Ken Beadling at (540) 404-0501 or Helen Moe at (540) 334-5585.
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday mornings at 10:00 (led by Pastor Bass) on the Book of Ruth.
The Wednesday evening Lenten Study has been cancelled for the remainder of Lent. Please join the Wednesday morning study at 10:00 a.m. in conference room 116 led by Pastor Bass.
EASTER LILIES:
If you wish to order a lily in memory/honor of a loved one, complete an order form (available in Narthex or church office). The cost is $12.00 and the deadline is Friday, March 18th.
SALEM AREA ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES is asking for donations of juice boxes (not sugary drinks) for their summer Read and Feed program, now through March 7th. Last year we spent over $14,000 to feed hungry elementary students in Salem and West Roanoke County during the 10 weeks of summer vacation. Donations will help our dollars go farther in this mission. Thank you for your ongoing support.
ONLINE GIVING? Did you know that you can give your offering/tithes online now? Go to our website at
http://www.fumcsalemva.org to click on the link and then follow instructions.
VOTE! It's that time of the year again to vote for the Best of Salem in the Roanoke Times. Just get on
sosalem.com and vote for Wesleyan Preschool as the Best Preschool in Salem. You can vote every day until March 8th.
UNITED METHODIST MEN will meet Monday February 29th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A light meal will be provided. Please sign up
on the podium outside the chapel if you plan to attend.
S.K.Y. TRIP (SENIORS KEEPING YOUNG): Join us on Saturday, March 19th for a matinee, comedy/drama, "Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes" at Attic Productions. The cost is $12.00 with dinner at Cracker Barrel. (On your own) See the SKY bulletin board for the sign-up sheet.
FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY is next Sunday, March 6th. We meet for a time of fellowship in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 for coffee and snacks. At 6:00 p.m.
join us in the Fellowship Hall for a play, "The Last Supper" and dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. (Lasagna, salad and dessert) Come and reflect on Lent, as
we reflect on Christ's last meal with his disciples.
EASTER EGG DONATIONS NEEDED: Plastic filled Easter eggs will be needed for the Spring Festival that will be held on Sunday, March 20th. Please
DO NOT use any candy containing peanuts or peanut butter. Designated boxes will be located throughout the church for filled eggs. Thank you for your
kindness!
ATTENDANCE: 2/21/16:
Genesis, 221/8:45, 96/11:00, 137/Total: 454
Monday, February 29
Boy Scouts/7pm/Scout room
AA /7pm/ 208
Tuesday, March 1
Bulletin Deadline, 12N
Presidential Primary Election
SKY Council Mtg/10am/116
Wednesday, March 2
Men's Bible Study/6:30am/116
Lenten Study/10am/116
Preschool Teacher Mtg/12:15/116
Girl Scouts/6pm/Scout room
Lenten Study/6:30pm/FH
Thursday, March 3
Small Group/10am/116
Resounding Joy/6:15pm
Sanctuary Choir/7:30pm
Friday, March 4
Preschool Closed for Parent Teacher Conferences
Kairos/5pm/FH
AA/8pm/ 208
Al Anon/8pm/116
Saturday, March 5
Blue & Gold Banquet
Sunday, March 6
Fellowship Sunday
