The weekly E-newsletter for

Salem United Methodist Church

140 N. Penn St.

Manheim, PA 17545

717.665.2331

Pastor John Laughlin

November 7, 2025

Charge Conference – November 17^th

Salem’s Charge Conference will be held on Monday, November 17^th at 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Salem UMC. This is when the Church Council meets with the District Superintendent. During this annual meeting, attendees will hear about the state of the Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

It’s Time to order Christmas Poinsettias!

due Nov. 23

Use the order form and place in the Church Secretary’s Mailbox. Order Forms are at the Welcome Center. Poinsettias are in “memory of” and in “honor off” our loved ones and will decorate our sanctuary. Pick up your poinsettia after the Christmas Eve Service.

Contact Gina with any questions.

Help Wanted ~ Part-time Office Assistant

We are looking to hire a part-time office assistant for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Duties include some computer work, photocopying, and basic clerical work. If you are interested please contact Karen Potter or Pastor John through the church office.

We have a NEW Blessing Box! The new box will store more items for our community. It is used quite heavily, and we can put more items out each week for those in need of a meal or two. The box sits at the North Entrance behind the sound board (door #5) and the food is available to anyone in need. The popular items listed below can be dropped off at the Welcome Center and will be added to the Blessing Box.

· Large cans of Beefaroni and Ravioli and Dinty Moore's Stew

· Large cans of tuna and chicken

· Cans of Hearty Soups and Spam

· Plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly

· Family size boxes of Macaroni and Cheese

· Spaghetti (1 lb. box) and cans of spaghetti sauce

Special Envelope Collection for the Month of November

Manheim Central Food Pantry

The Manheim Central Food Pantry is a community outreach under the guidance of the Manheim Ministerium. It relies on both food and monetary donations from our community. Approximately 350 clients are served once a month. The Pantry distributes fresh produce, meat, eggs, milk and numerous staples. For further information, please visit the website at www.manheimcentralfoodpantry.org.

IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS!

Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift‍-‍filled shoeboxes.

Please return filled boxes by Sunday, November 16^th.

Thank you!

Sock Drive for Clay Street Shelter

This November, the Ages and Stages Sunday School Class is collecting dark socks for the Clay Street Shelter. As the winter months approach, a simple pair of warm socks can make a big difference. Help us keep feet warm and spirits lifted this season by donating today! A box will be in the welcome center during the month of November. Please see Barb Yoder with any questions.

Total collected – 181 pair

(Oct. 26^th – 41 pair & Nov. 2^nd – 140 pair)

Thank-offering Boxes

United Women in Faith

On November 23, 2025 the United Women in Faith will be bringing their Thank-offering Boxes to the worship service. The money that is given is used for emergencies throughout the world. Some of you give coins each day to say thank you to God for how He has blessed you. Some of you give a check to say Thank You. All the money is a blessing as it helps someone else. Thank you for helping with this project. Please see Barb Yoder with any questions.

Building Community One Question at a Time

A good conversation comes down to being a good listener. Listen carefully and ask follow-up questions: Try asking:

What was your favorite show to watch when you were a child?

Let the other person ask you the same questions back and answer them joyfully. Have fun while getting to know others a little better.

A Plea for Help

Meals on Wheels of Manheim - we provide nutritious, freshly prepared meals at a reasonable cost to those who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves.

If you are interested in cooking or being a helper for Meals on Wheels they could use you! Please reach out to Lois Wells at 717-665-6492 for questions and to volunteer.

Looking for Praise Team Singers

If you love to sing, enjoy contemporary worship music, and want to be part of a supportive and fun team, we would love to hear from you! Whether you’ve sung in a choir, performed in musicals, or simply love making a joyful noise, this could be a great opportunity to serve. If you’re interested or have questions, please speak with Pastor John.

Save the Dates!

Did you know there are only 7 Sundays until December 25th!!

December 7 - Wrestling with Grace Advent Coffee Time at 10:00 am

December 14 - Children's Christmas Celebration at 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

December 21 - Corsair Blue Jazz Christmas Concert at 3:00 pm

Wrestling with Grace - December 7

The Wrestling with Grace Class invites everyone to join us for our 4th Annual All-Age Sunday school time in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 7th, following the church service. Refreshments, activities, singing and fellowship are all on the menu.

We are also asking for you to collect some items for residents of Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community and our Salem shut-ins. There is a box in the Narthex for your donations.

Salem Handyman Service

If you have the ability and desire to help, please reach out to Doug Winters at 717- 665-9190.

If you have a need for services, please call the church and dial

ext 7.

Give to Salem

Our Salem Church Family Prayer List

Samantha Enck

Shannon Gornick

Jim Yoder

Derick & Megan Landis

Mark Blankenship

Family & Friends of Isaiah Martin

Harry Sparks & Family

Greg & Barb Steffy

Dick Keller

Rick Stief

Marie & John

John Weaver

Tammy Buffington

Shannon Rose

Harry Cassel

Ed Lull

Don Knight

Renee Troutman

Dottie Swarr

Please keep the church office informed on how the people on the prayer list are doing and if anyone else needs to be added.

Weekly Bulletin

The weekly bulletin is now uploaded to our website. If you'd like to view it, click here.

Sermon Recordings

If you miss a Sunday and would like to hear the sermon, you can go to our church website “https://salemmanheim.org/media/” and find them under the home tab.

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Our entire worship service, including the Children's Message, is live-streamed and recorded. By entering the sanctuary or allowing your child to participate, you consent to being filmed. Those wishing to avoid the camera may sit in back half of the Sanctuary. Salem United Methodist Church of Manheim is not responsible for any unauthorized use of recordings by outside parties.