DECEMBER 29, 2013

Our Purpose...

To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ, provide a safe and

supportive environment, proclaim the standards of God’s truth,

duplicate the Christian life in others, and celebrate the majesty

and works of Our Great God.

New to Salem Heights?

Welcome! We are glad you’re here! We invite you to

seek out the folks wearing the “Ask Me” badge.

Through them you will find information about the

ministries of Salem Heights Church and how to

become involved. Please fill out a Visitor Card and drop

it in one of the offering boxes as you leave or scan this

code to go directly to our website and fill out a visitor card. We have

an excellent nursery and programs for children newborn through high

school. Any of the ushers will be happy to direct you to the proper

classroom. If you feel more comfortable having your infant with you

during the service, the last row in the Auditorium will be reserved for

parents with small children. There is a private room for nursing

mothers across the hall from the Auditorium with a rocking chair,

changing table and portable crib. For your convenience, it also

includes a monitor to enable you to still hear and view the service.

Sunday Worship

“CHILDREN BE READY,

JESUS IS COMING!”

1 Peter 4:7-11

Presented by

Pastor Carl Chica

“The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and

sober spirit for the purpose of prayer”

1 Peter 4:7

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Many of you have inquired as to how you can help with the financial

needs of Pastor Ron and Lorna. A fund has been established in

Pastor Ron and Lorna’s name to help provide for medical and travel

expenses. If you are interested in helping in this way please send

your check written to "Schafer Medical Assistance Fund" c/o Mike

and Tammy Roberson to: 1099 Twin Hills Rd SE, Jefferson, OR

97352. Please note that this is not a tax deductible gift. You can also

find this information on our church website. If you have any further

questions, please call the church office.

Men’s Retreat 2014 Men, mark your calendars for January 17-19. Our annual Men’s Retreat will be taking place at Camp Tadmor! Sign ups continue today in the foyer and will be available through Sunday, January 12. The cost is $99 and our speaker will be Pastor Jim Cecy.

Important Upcoming Events

• High School Winter Retreat, Big Lake Youth Camp,

January 3-5

• Ministry Training, January 7, 6:30 pm

Info & News

2014 Church Directory We are including the 2014 church directory flyer again in this week’s bulletin. PLEASE NOTE: In the past, if your information had not changed, we did not ask you to fill out the flyer. This year, the church office staff is asking that you fill out this flyer - even if your information has not changed. If we do NOT receive a flyer with your information on it, we will assume you are no longer attending Salem Heights (or no longer wish to be part of the church directory) and will remove you from the list. Thank you for your understanding. As our church body grows and changes, we wish to stay as current as possible. Questions? Contact the church office at 503-588-0403 *If you have already filled out the 2014 Church Directory name update, you do not need to fill it out again.

Year End Giving As a reminder, year end giving must be received in the church office by 4 p.m. on December 31 or must be postmarked December 31 to receive tax credit for this calendar year.

Greenskeeper Ministry Please consider joining us Saturday,

January 4 from 9:00 to 12:00 noon for our

monthly spruce up of the church campus.

Please bring your garden carts, gloves,

rakes etc. for landscape maintenance. Questions? Please

contact Don Whitehurst @ 503.391.4987 or Scott Hunter @

503.930.2606.

Calendar of Events

TODAY

8:15 a.m. Prayer - Room 205

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

7:00 p.m. The Most Excellent Way

TUESDAY

New Year’s Eve Ministries Cancelled

WEDNESDAY

New Year’s Day Office Closed

FRIDAY

5:00 p.m. High School Winter Retreat

SATURDAY

9:oo a.m. Greenskeeper Work Day

IMPORTANT FUTURE EVENTS

Jan 13 GNO “Be Calm”

Jan 17-19 Men’s Retreat

Jan 21, 22 Women’s Discipleship resumes

join us for

Girls’ Night Out

With

Lindsy Brownell

(special speaker)

6:30 pm coffee shop opens

7:05 pm program starts

childcare provided

Giving Update

THE MINISTRY OF SALEM HEIGHTS CHURCH The ministry of Salem Heights Church is funded entirely by the generous giving of God’s people. You will notice that we do not pass the offering plate; however, there are offering boxes in the back of the auditorium. We have done this so no one gives out of compulsion. We believe from the Word of God that the Spirit of God will lead people towards giving back to God of their first fruits. “...God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7) and we know He blesses those who take His Word seriously in every regard. Thank you for prayerfully supporting Salem Heights financially as we desire to reach the lost and disciple the Saints.

(Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you do.)

December 2013 MONTHLY BUDGET NEEDED

TOTAL GIVING $101,249 $107,000

MONTHLY NEED ÷ WEEK = BUDGET

December Weekly Need Actual Giving Received

Week 1 $21,400 $22,700

Week 2 $21,400 $32,449

Week 3 $21,400 $22,680

Week 4 $21,400 $23,420

Fiscal Year to Date +/- -$23,096

BUILDING FUND

Current Balance $41,229

Given to Date This Fiscal Year $10,661

Week 5 $21,400 $

How Can I Serve?

Do you own a SmartPhone? Scan the coded icon below to view opportunities to serve the body of Salem Heights Church. You can also visit our website at www.salemheightschurch.org for more detailed information. Below are some areas in which you can immediately become involved:

• We need help during 1st or 2nd service caring for tiny

tots, ages infant through 2 years. Interested? Contact the church office.

• We have immediate need of substitute teachers for our

Sunday School staff. If you are interested and would love to spend some time with children, please contact Russ Libby or Ron Groves through the church office.

Pastors/Elders

Justin Greene Senior Pastor/Elder

Carl Chica Pastor of Family Life/Elder

Matt MacCollin Pastor of Men’s/College/Elder

Lay Elders Chuck Moore Ted Ferry

Ministers

Staff

Gina Weigand Office Staff

Connie Libby Office Staff

Christa Kahili Office Staff

Jenn Elliott Office Staff

Scott Hunter Facilities Manager

Julie Bernard Women’s Ministry

Missions

Salem Heights Church 375 Madrona Ave. S.

Salem, OR 97302

503-588-0403 fax: 503-588-5338

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services:

9 & 11 a.m.

Message CDs are available in the Registration Area for $4.

Please visit the desk in the southwest corner to order and

pick-up your CDs. You can also check the website

for our podcast.

info@salemheightschurch.org

Please see our Mission Boards in the foyer for current active missionaries.

AJ Acker Music Ministry

Tim Saffeels Mid High Ministries

Ron Groves Administrator Jason Brownell High school Ministries

Russ Libby Director of Ministries

CHURCH DIRECTORY 2014

WE ARE ASKING THAT ALL FAMILIES WHO DESIRE THEIR NAME TO BE

PLACED IN THE DIRECTORY PROVIDE THIS FORM. If you appeared in last year’s directory, please indicate any changes to your information or give us confirmation that all information remains the same. If we do not receive a form for you, we will assume you no longer attend or do not wish to have your information in the directory. With the end of the year approaching, we also need to be certain we have updated information as we prepare to send out your annual giving statement. THANK YOU!

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“CHILDREN BE READY, JESUS IS COMING!”

1 Peter 4:7-11

Presented by Pastor Carl Chica

December 29, 2013

Introduction

Jesus is coming? I thought that baby Jesus just arrived! Our time celebrating the coming of the promised Messiah at Christmas quickly transitions into the spring and a time of remembering the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Both events are at the foundation of what we believe as faithful children of God. We have been saved by our heavenly Father by placing our faith in the finished work of Christ. Praise Him! Did you know that these two key events were mentioned in the Scriptures we call the Old Testament repeatedly? Time and time again the Scriptures declared the coming of Christ the Messiah. One scholar sites that of the 23,210 verses in the Old Testament, 6,641 contain predictions pertaining to future events with a highlight on the first coming of the Messiah. In the New Testament, we find that out of 7,914 verses there are 1,711 verses that contain predictions regarding the end times and Second Coming of Christ.1

The highlight of future promises is the return of our Savior Jesus. This next great event is known as the “End” of what we know now and the “Beginning” of His earthly reign. Children of God be ready! Jesus is coming!

THE END OF THINGS IS NEAR… The End (tel’-os)

• The word refers to that which is consummated, or a goal that is achieved , or a completion of a program or goal.

• In this passage it is describing the sovereign plan of God as

coming to a completion .

• Christ is coming for the Father’s children and the end of our time on this earth is coming to an end.

Is Near (eng-id’-zo)

• This term implies being near and at any time. • From this term we get the world imminency.

• The return of the Lord is “imminent” or can happen at any

time .

• All prophecies that precede the return of Christ have been fulfilled .

HOW ARE WE TO BE READY? Be of sound judgment and sober spirit…

• Do not be swept away by emotions and passions . • We must maintain an eternal perspective on life.

• Our time here on earth is temporary .

• He is returning for us and this anticipation should inspire

the pursuit of holiness . The purpose of prayer • When we have an eternal perspective we will be devoted to

interaction with our Father who loves us. • If we are swept away by emotions and passions we will not

experience the communion we find with our Father through prayer.

Fervent in your love for one another … • Fervent means to be stretched out or be strained . • This type of love for others will cost us something.

Love covers a multitude of sins. • As ones who have been forgiven much we should be ready to

forgive insults and unkindness against us.

Be hospitable to one another … • Dictionary definition – The friendly and generous reception

and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. • Love of strangers

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. • Every single believer receives a spiritual gift upon salvation.

• This gift is described as a “grace gift .”

• It is not earned and is supernatural .

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. Do you believe that Jesus can return at any time ?

2. What distractions exist in your life that takes your focus away from being ready?

3. What needs to continue to change in your life?

4. Are you available to serve the Father and love others?