Lebanon Lutheran Co-op Contact Information: Old Salem Sunday

FE B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 NE WS L E T T E RPAGE 1Salem Evangelical Lutheran ChurchPlaced on National Register of Historic Places 2010 andthe historic site list of the Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic 2017https://lebanonlutherans.org/congregatiSunday Worship . . 9:00 a.m.Coffee Hour .10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:15 a.m.Office . .717-272-6151Email .salemlebanon119@gmail.comPastor Ierien .Cell: 717-679-1058Pastor Bob Ierien’sEmail .rbierien@gmail.comPastor Smith. .Cell: 717-679-4614Pastor Kristal Smith’sEmail .kardsmith@comcast.netSunday LiturgiesFebruary 2, 2020Presentation of our LordMalachi 3:1-4Psalm 84Hebrews 2:14-18Luke 2:22-40WE ENCOURAGE YOUTO CALL (OR EMAIL!)THE CHURCH OFFICEIF . Vicar Davis.Cell: 717- 926-5132Vicar Jessica Davis’sEmail.jdavis@uls.eduLebanon Lutheran Co-opContact Information: February 9, 2020Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyOffice: 53 Chestnut StLebanon, PA 17042;Ph: 717-273-3001;Email: llcm1483@gmail.comWeb: ld Salem SundayIsaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]Psalm 112:1-9 [10]1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]Matthew 5:13-20Inside this issue:February 16, 2020Sixth Sunday after EpiphanyFrom the Pastor2Cooperative Ministry3Birthdays, Finances, Etc.4Salem Community5Lutherans in Mission6Salem’s History7Salem Salutations8Transfiguration of our LordOpportunities to Learn9Exodus 24:12-18Psalm 2; Psalm 99 (alternate)2 Peter 1:16-21Matthew 17:1-9Worship Assistants10February Calendar11WLBR Broadcast SundayDeuteronomy 30:15-20Psalm 119:1-81 Corinthians 3:1-9Matthew 5:21-37February 23, 2020 You or a loved one is inneed of prayer.You or a family member is illor hospitalized.You have returned homefrom the hospital.You are homebound eitherpermanently or temporarilyand desire communion.There’s a new baby.A family member dies.You have moved, are incollege or are in the service.You would like one of thepastors to visit you.You wish to add or remove aname from the prayer list.You have an announcementfor the bulletin or newsletter.Help us provide good pastoralcare by keeping us informed.Thank you!!!Collection for LebanonCounty ChristianMinistries:Salem will be collectingcoats, any size: children’s,men’s and women’s.There is also a need forblankets: twin, full andqueen size.A box is in the lobby for yourdonations.

FE B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 NE WS L E T T E RPAGE 2Lebanon LutheranCooperative MinistryDear friends in Christ,The impending arrival of February on the calendar has many of us thinking of Valentine’sDay. While the story of Saint Valentine being martyred for marrying Christian couples in secretis dubious at best (it’s much more likely that he was martyred for trying to convert the Romanemperor to Christianity), Valentine’s Day is a good time to think about relationships. It’s also agood time to think about one of my favorite topics, stewardship.What does Valentine’s Day have to do with stewardship? Well, as much (or as little) as wewant it to. At its worst, Valentine’s Day is about a plastic, artificial sense of romantic love.People in romantic relationships (especially men) are pressured to be romantic and find theperfect gift, and people who are not in romantic relationships are made to feel inferior orignored. It’s easy to understand why a lot of people want nothing at all to do with a “holiday”like that.At its best, though, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for us to stop and reflect on all of ourrelationships, romantic and non-romantic, current and past. It’s an opportunity to stop andgive thanks for the gifts of relationships: spouses, partners, friends, family, coworkers,neighbors. All of these relationships, even the ones that have been broken or ended, are giftsfrom God, who created us to be in community with one another. Stewarding our relationshipsbegins with giving thanks for them.It’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we tend and care for those relationships. In hisbook Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman theorizes that people express and receive love infive ways (words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch)and that expressing love in a way that speaks to the “love language” of the person we love iskey to maintaining a healthy relationship. While Chapman is writing primarily for couples inromantic relationships, the underlying foundation of his work is true for all relationships: ourrelationships benefit when we think carefully about how we maintain them and when we takeaction to nurture them. This tending and nurturing of our relationships is also a key part ofstewarding them as gifts from God.So, this February, I hope you’ll take some time to reflect on the relationships in your life, togive thanks for them, and to tend and nurture them. In the words of the apostle Paul,“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another withmutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit,serve the Lord.” (Romans 12:9-11)Yours in Christ,Pastor Bob

FE B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 NE WS L E T T E RPAGE 3Lebanon LutheranCooperative MinistryAsh Wednesday - February 26Worship Service at Saint James, 7:00 pmFEBRUARY 6MEN’S BREAKFASTFEBRUARY 26ASH WEDNESDAY7:00PM SERVICE AT SAINT JAMESMidweek ServicesWednesday, March 4 at SalemWednesday, March 11 at HillWednesday, March 18 at Saint JamesWednesday, March 25 at SalemMEN’S BREAKFASTJoin us at Cedar Grill for breakfastand fellowship on the firstThursday of each month at 8:00am.The next breakfast is scheduled forTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020Wednesday, April 1 at Holy TrinitySoup and bread supper at 6:00 pm, followed by studyand worship service beginning at 6:45 pmPalm Sunday - April 5Joint Co-op Worship Service at Hill, 10:00 amMaundy Thursday - April 9Worship Service at Saint James, 7:00 pmTHANK YOU!Thank you for the cards, gifts,and well-wishes this Christmas season!We appreciate your generosity andare blessed to serve Christalongside you!- Pr. Bob, Pr. Kristal and Vicar JessHELP PROVIDE MEALS TO YOUR COMMUNITY!Members of the Co-op are welcome andencouraged to volunteer at all meals.FreeNoonMealFreeNoonMealGood Friday - April 10Worship Service at Salem, 7:00 pmEaster Sunrise - April 12 6:30 amWorship Service at Hill *weather permitting*Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter SundayWorship Service at Saint James, 8:45 amWorship Service at Salem, 9:00 amWorship Service at Hill, 10:30 amUpcoming Combined Worship:Palm Sunday—April 5th10am @ HillSalemFebruary19, 202010amto1:30pmChurch Office717-272-6151Co-op Picnic—August 3010am @ St. Cecelia’s Parish Ctr.SaintJamesFebruary15, 202010amto1:30pmChurch Office717-272-5563Reformation Sunday—October 2510am @ St. James

Birthdays, Finances, Etc.PAGE 4FE B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 NE WS L E T T E Rarch BIRTHDAYSEBRUARY andFeb7Wayne Miller1149 Hunters Chase LnLebanon17046Feb17Peggy Rickert234 E. Locust StreetLebanon17042Feb19Anne Smith202 S. Second StreetLebanon17042Feb23John WitmanBox 1008, 49 Oak Ln.Quentin17083Feb28Betty Blouch747 S. 3rd Ave.Lebanon17042Mar1Nancy PoustMar2Lucille ScheibSpang Crest 945 Duke St Rm 214Lebanon17042Mar17Marian Heffner70 Kindred PlaceAnnville17003Mar19Anthony Volpe41 Rosemont DriveMyerstown17067Mar31Darlene Engle451 Sand Hill Rd Rm 103Hershey17033Cornwall Mnr Health Ctr PO Box 125 Rm 120R Cornwall17016Happy Birthday wishes are extended to our members who are 80 years and older!March 8Lydia/RachelCirclewill be meetingFeb 6th, 2020 inFellowship Hall@ 7pmDo you knowwhat you passeach time youwalk throughthe lobby?Attendance for DecemberDateDECEMBERAverage AttendanceCurrentSunday Sch.Worship cancelled7920,847Other Income*5,206Benevolence2,003Total 1Worship(43,058)*Includes dividends & interest, memorials,parking & facility rent and 2/29675pm2395Sunday SchoolProgram12Remember to check out Salem’s Little Free LibraryChilly winter days are perfect for making a heartysoup or stew. Check out one of the cookbooksin the Little Free Library for a new recipe.Thank you for all your donations!

PAGE 5Salem Community‘Soup-er’ Bowl SundaySunday, Feb 2The Lebanon County Choral Societywill be performing their spring concert atSalem Lutheran on Sunday, May 17 at3:00 pm. This concert will featureLeonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms.Any members of Salem Lutheran whomay want to join them this season areinvited to come to one or both of their"open" rehearsals on Monday, February 3and Monday, February 10 at HebronUnited Methodist Church, 451 E. WalnutStreet, Lebanon.The youth chorus (for grades 3-8)rehearses from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.The adult chorus (high school thru adults)rehearses from 7:30 to 9:15 pm.There is no audition required, and noobligation. If you have any questions,please contact Sean Hackett atadultchorusLCCS@gmail.com.FE B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 NE WS L E T T E Rwe will be taking a monetarycollection after worship to benefitLebanon County ChristianMinistriesBring your cash andlook for the soup pots!Because He himself was tested by what He suffered, He is able to help those who are being tested.-Hebrews 2:18Creating God, thank you for your daily presencein our community and throughout the world.Inspire leaders with your strength andwisdom, that all communities may be safe placesfor children, adults, seniors, infants, and youth.Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.Scout Sunday Feb 2nd!Need a laprobe or aprayer shawl?See KathyHaberkost!Salem Evangelical LutheranChurch Council Highlightsa Task Force will be appointed to develop a strategicvision with a report back in April a broken steam valve will be replaced and painting donein the main chapel—Property Committee handling spring clean-up date has been set for Sat. April 25thfrom 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with lunch being served tentative date of August 1st has been set for the congregation’s annual trip to Knoebel’s Grove Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor CliffEshbach will present a program at Hill Lutheranin regard to a trip to the Konde Diocese, which isscheduled for July of 2020The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11,2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. SOUP AND BREAD at Salem.We will host two of the LentenSoup Suppers prior to themid-week Lenten serviceson the following Wednesdays:March 4th and March 25thIf you are one of Salem's soup-ercooks and can help us by providing a crock pot of your favoritesoup, please sign up on the sheeton the bulletin board in the lobbyor contact the church office Not a soup maker?Donations for bread and papersupplies are also appreciated.Thank you!

PAGE 6Lutherans In MissionLutheran Mission TripsAll Lutheran Churches in Lebanon areencouraged to participate!!June 16-19 (Tue-Fri)FE B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 NE WS L E T T E RSAVETHEDATES!Local work sitessites! (Kirkenwald, WittleFarm, Union Canal Park, Habitat)June 21-27 (Sun-Sat)Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity,Franklin, WVYouth, couples, singles, parents,grandparents, grandchildren, friends—everyone is welcome!Please call any of the following folkswith your questions or to get forms:3Eventhe sparrowhas found a home,and the swallow anest where shemay lay her youngPsalm 84:3Jeannie Bucy, Salem Rep at 717-274-1476Denise McDaniels, Co-Chair 717- 628 -1461Heather Buffington, Co-Chair 717-926-3917Look in the parlor forAn information sheet andcommitment forms. 25 to commit to local / 50 to commit to WV HabitatDeadline to sign up is April 12(Easter Sun.)FREE NOON MEAL2020 datesfor Salem to serve are:February 19April 15June 17August 19October 21December 16Mark your calendar andlet us know you can help!We need will volunteersfor each date—thanks!!Salem will be selling membership renewalsFrom Feb 16th through Mar 29th