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OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to Mike Pennington and family in the deaths of his grandmothers, Maggie Pennington on January 22, 2016, Charlsie Kanode Smith on February 25, 2016, and his grandfather, Roy Andrew Pennington on February 15, 2016.
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to Mike Arthur and family in the death of his father, Bernard Arthur on February 29, 2016.
FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY is today! Meet for a coffee fellowship at 10:30 in the Fellowship Hall. At 6:00 p.m. join us for a play, "The Last Supper" with 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.
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. Please come to the 10:00 a.m. study with 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 due at the time of placing your order. The deadline is Friday, March 18th.
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.
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 S.K.Y. bulletin board for the sign-up sheet.
EASTER EGG DONATIONS NEEDED: Plastic filled Easter eggs are 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!
LOAF SUNDAY is next Sunday, March 13th. Please bring a loaf of bread to help support the Salem Food Pantry.
CIRCLE #5 will meet Tuesday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. in conference room 116. (Please note room change) The program will be, "A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial 2016 - Women at Work for Economic Justice and Empowerment." All UMW members are invited to attend. A light soup lunch will be served after the program.
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 follow instructions. This also gives you an online directory with current contact information. Contact Cindy Davis with questions.
MENTORS OF 6TH GRADERS: Please meet in the chapel on Sunday, March 13th at 10:15 a.m. for a short meeting.
SPRING FESTIVAL: Sunday, March 20th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Mark Fuller, the magician will be here. We will have an Easter Egg Hunt (please bring your own basket), crafts, and prizes.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Entrance doors (outside doors) are to be locked at all times when using the church for any meeting/gathering/practice. Doors should never be unlocked at any time. It is also highly recommended that a door monitor be stationed at the designated door to allow in members of your group. In addition, all lights should be turned off when leaving the church.
UMM CHICKEN BBQ: Tickets are on sale now for the annual UMM Chicken BBQ dinner that will be held on April 2, 2016. The cost is $8.00 and includes
½ chicken, baked beans, potato salad, and roll. Eat in or take out. Desserts are by Circle #5. (not included) Tickets are available from any UMM member or from the church office.
ATTENDANCE: 2/28/16:
Genesis, 258 / 8:45, 60 / 11:00, 152 / Total: 454
Monday, March 7
Stephen Ministry mtg/10am/116
Girl Scouts/6&7pm
Boy Scouts/7pm/SR
AA /7pm/ 208
Tuesday, March 8
Bulletin Deadline, 12N
Circle #5/10am/116
UDC/12N/FH
Cub Scouts/6pm/SR,FH
Cracked Pots/7pm/116
SAEM/7pm/112
Wednesday, March 9
Men's Bible Study/6:30am/116
Lenten Study/10am/116
Girl Scouts/6pm/SR
Circle #9/6:45pm/208
Thursday, March 10
Small Group/10am/116
Resounding Joy/6:15pm
Sanctuary Choir/7:30pm
Friday, March 11
Parliamentarian mtg/10am/116
AA/8pm/ 208
Al Anon/8pm/116
Sunday, March 13
Daylight Saving Time/2am
(move your clock ahead 1 hour)
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